OverDrive

Enjoy eBooks and Audiobooks Anytime, Anywhere with Vineland Public Library

Vineland Public Library is proud to offer you best-selling and classic eBooks and audiobooks available 24/7 from the library’s digital collection. You can browse the collection, borrow with your library card, and enjoy on your computer, tablet, smartphone or eReader device.

With hundreds of popular fiction and non-fiction titles to choose from, this collection is guaranteed to have something for everyone. You can enjoy best-selling novels, well-known classics, self-improvement guides, and much more all on your own time, wherever you may be.

For more information, please call the library at 856-794-4244 ext. 4243.

All areas of the library are accessible to people with disabilities. Visit the library’s web page www.vinelandlibrary.org, or call (856) 794-4244, to learn more about library displays, services and programs.

Tea and Coloring

Afternoon Tea and Coloring at Vineland Public Library

Join Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Avenue, for a relaxing afternoon of tea and coloring. Coloring is not just for kids anymore! Studies have shown that coloring helps adults de-stress, generates wellness, and stimulates brain areas related to motor skills and creativity. This event will be held on Tuesday, December 13, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the library’s Community Event Room, located on the first floor. Tea, coffee, and supplies will be provided. This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Vineland Public Library. Registration is required. To register, please call the Adult Services Department at 856-794-4244 ext. 4243.

All areas of the library are accessible to people with disabilities. Visit the library’s web page www.vinelandlibrary.org, or call (856) 794-4244, to learn more about library displays, services and programs.

Hoopla

Vineland Public Library Now Offering Hoopla!

Launched at the Vineland Public Library in September 2022, Hoopla is a digital service for our library users that gives immediate access to movies and TV shows, full music albums, eBooks, Audiobooks, comics, and graphic novels. ALL of this content is available through one easy-to-use mobile app or the website. The platform is simple, intuitive, and free to our patrons with NO WAITING for titles. The collection contains more than 1,000,000 titles and is growing every day! Hoopla is funded by The Friends of the Vineland Public Library.

Content borrowed through Hoopla is available for immediate streaming on a computer or mobile device. On the digital app, content can be temporarily downloaded for offline use (yes, you can watch movies and listen to audiobooks while you are traveling!). Hoopla’s eReader, Action View, is interactive, allowing a comic book to be read panel by panel. Hoopla even has a Kid’s Mode setting, allowing young people access to content geared towards ages 12 and under. Visit the Vineland Public Library to get started using this fantastic service today! Once you’re registered, you can check out four items on your Hoopla account per month. They automatically return at the end of their borrowing period and there are never any fines.

Hoopla is free for all Vineland Library card holders. Residents of Vineland can get a free library card by showing photo ID, proof of residence, and completing a short form at the Circulation Desk. For more information, please call (856) 794-4244 ext. 4243.

All areas of the library are accessible to people with disabilities. Visit the library’s web page at vinelandlibrary.org, or call (856) 794-4244 to learn more about library displays, services and programs. Regular library hours are Monday-Thursday (9-7:30); Friday (9-5); Saturday (10-2); closed Sunday.

Afternoon Book Club

Afternoon Adult Book Club at Vineland Public Library

Join the Vineland Public Library’s Afternoon Adult Book Club! The next meeting is Wednesday, December 14, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. in the Community Event Room with a discussion of Beartown by Fredrik Backman. For help in obtaining a copy of this book and to register, stop in or call (856) 794-4244, ext. 4243. Be sure to say you want the book for the Afternoon Book Club. The Vineland Public Library is located at 1058 E. Landis Avenue.

All areas of the library are accessible to people with disabilities. Visit the library’s web page www.vinelandlibrary.org, or call (856) 794-4244, to learn more about library displays, services and programs.

Angel Tree

Angels at the Vineland Public Library

If you are looking for a way to share the spirit of the holiday, Vineland Public Library can help. The library is again sponsoring an Angel Tree for the 2022 holiday season. In lieu of decorations, paper angels adorn the holiday tree. Each angel represents a local child, whose family is in need, and lists the gender and age of the child. Area residents are encouraged to select an angel from the tree and purchase an appropriate toy or gift item. The unwrapped gifts are to be brought to the library along with the paper angel by Monday, December 19. The gifts will then be wrapped and distributed to the families in time for holiday giving. The library is also accepting donations of gift boxes, wrapping paper, tape and bows. Please stop by the library and choose your angel. For more information, call the library at (856) 794-4244.

All areas of the library are accessible to people with disabilities. Visit the library’s web page www.vinelandlibrary.org, or call (856) 794-4244, to learn more about library displays, services and programs.

Chapter 1 Book Club

Chapter 1: A Book Club for Avid Adult Readers at Vineland Public Library

Join the Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Avenue, for the Chapter 1 Book Club with a discussion of One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid!

This free book club is for adults ages 18 and older and will take place in the library’s Community Event Room on Tuesday, December 6, from 6:00-7:00 pm. For help in obtaining a copy of the book and to register, stop in or call (856) 794-4244, ext. 4243. Be sure to say you want the book for the Chapter 1 Book Club. Books will be available at the Information Desk three weeks before the scheduled meeting. They are due on the day of the meeting so no fines accrue.

All areas of the library are accessible to people with disabilities. Visit the library’s web page www.vinelandlibrary.org, or call (856) 794-4244, to learn more about library displays, services and programs.

Christmas on the Ave.

Vineland Public Library to Participate in Olde Fashioned Christmas on the Ave.

The City of Vineland will host a Christmas celebration on Landis Avenue this holiday season. The event, “Olde Fashioned Christmas on the Ave.” will take place on Friday, December 2 from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 3 from 11:00 – 7:00 p.m. In addition to caroling, shopping, and carriage rides, the Vineland Public Library will also be present at the event. Library staff and volunteers will be available to provide library information, card applications and craft projects, while supplies last. Be sure to stop Landis Avenue by for this festive event!

All areas of the library are accessible to people with disabilities. Visit the library’s web page www.vinelandlibrary.org, or call (856) 794-4244, to learn more about library displays, services and programs.

Cozy Mystery Book Club

Cozy Mystery Book Club at Vineland Public Library!

Called cozies for short, cozy mysteries are a sub-genre of crime and mystery books that are lighter on the violence and sexual content. If you’re a fan of cozies, we’d love to have you join the Vineland Public Library’s Cozy Mystery Book Club. Often there is a special treat served in theme with the reading selection. In the 1^st floor Community Event Room, on Monday, December 12, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., the group will be discussing A Holiday Yarn by Sally Goldenbaum. For help in obtaining a copy of this book, and to register, please visit the Information Desk or call (856) 794-4244, ext. 4243. Please be sure to say your request is for the Cozy Mystery Book Club. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Vineland Public Library. The Vineland Public Library is located at 1058 E. Landis Avenue.

All areas of the library are accessible to people with disabilities. Visit the library’s web page www.vinelandlibrary.org, or call (856) 794-4244, to learn more about library displays, services and programs.

Evening Adult Book Club

Evening Adult Book Club at Vineland Public Library

Join the Vineland Public Library’s new Evening Adult Book Club! The December meeting is Monday, December 5, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Community Event Room with a discussion of Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. For help in obtaining a copy of this book and to register, stop in or call (856) 794-4244, ext. 4243. Be sure to say you want the book for the Evening Adult Book Club. The Vineland Public Library is located at 1058 E. Landis Avenue.

All areas of the library are accessible to people with disabilities. Visit the library’s web page www.vinelandlibrary.org, or call (856) 794-4244, to learn more about library displays, services and programs.

Holiday Hours

Vineland Public Library December 2022 Holiday Hours

The Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Avenue, announces the following hours in December:

- Saturday, December 3- The library will be closed.

- Saturday, December 24- The library will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve.

- Monday, December 26- The library will be closed in observance of Christmas.

All areas of the library are accessible to people with disabilities. Visit the library’s web page www.vinelandlibrary.org, or call (856) 794-4244, to learn more about library displays, services and programs.

Office on Aging

Cumberland County Office on Aging and Disability at Vineland Public Library

During the month of December, the Cumberland County Office on Aging and Disability Services will provide assistance at the Vineland Public Library, located at 1058 E. Landis Avenue.  Staff from the Office on Aging and Disability Services will be on hand to perform intakes and assist seniors.

This free service will take place in the Public Office, located on the second floor of the library, from 9:30 – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday. Registration is not required. Additional dates will be announced.

All areas of the library are accessible to people with disabilities. Visit the library’s web page www.vinelandlibrary.org, or call (856) 794-4244, to learn more about library displays, services and programs.

PRAC Senior Dance Class

PRAC of Southern New Jersey Hosts Senior Dance Class at Vineland Public Library

During the month of December, P.R.A.C. of Southern New Jersey will host free senior dance classes at the Vineland Public Library, located at 1058 E. Landis Avenue. Part of SAIL, Stay Active and Independent for Life, these classes will help participants build strength, improve balance, and stay active. Experienced, skilled instructors will provide exercises that have been tested with older adults, and the program will also help participants meet new people and make great friends!

This free service will take place in the library’s Community Event Room, located on the first floor, every Tuesday from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Registration is required. For more information and to register, please contact P.R.A.C. of Southern New Jersey at 856-213-6693. This program is funded by Title III of the Older Americans Act & the Cumberland County Office on Aging and Disabled.

All areas of the library are accessible to people with disabilities. Visit the library’s web page www.vinelandlibrary.org, or call (856) 794-4244, to learn more about library displays, services and programs.

Supportive Services for Veterans

Supportive Services for Veteran Families at Vineland Public Library

Supportive Services for Veterans and Families will be available at the Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Avenue, on Tuesday, December 13 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Attendees will learn about the valuable resources available to veterans and their families. Registration is not required. Walk-ins welcome!

All areas of the library are accessible to people with disabilities. Visit the library’s web page www.vinelandlibrary.org, or call (856) 794-4244, to learn more about library displays, services and programs.

Writers Society

Writers Society Gathering at Vineland Public Library

If you have an interest in writing, join the New Jersey Writers Society gathering at Vineland Public Library, Thursday, December 15 from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. There will be in-depth discussion and writing critiques. The meeting will be held in the Community Event Room on the 1st floor. Everyone is free to attend with registration requested. Call 856-794-4244 ext. 4243 to let us know you’re joining. Walk-ins are also welcome.

All areas of the library are accessible to people with disabilities. Visit the library’s web page www.vinelandlibrary.org, or call (856) 794-4244, to learn more about library displays, services and programs.