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Vineland Public Library News - November 2023

Schools and Libraries

October 12, 2023

From: Vineland Public Library

Vineland Public Library for the month of November:

- Supportive Services for Veterans
- Afternoon Book Club
- Game Day
- Tai Chi
- Afternoon Tea and Coloring
- Book Bingo
- Chapter 1 Book Club
- Evening Adult Book Club
- Going Graphic Book Club
- Holiday Hours
- In the Skies Book Club
- Office on Aging
- PRAC Senior Strength, Balance and Stability Class
- Social Worker at the Library
- Virtual Trivia Program
- Writers Society

Supportive Services for Veteran Families at Vineland Public Library

America, home of the free because of the Brave…No Veteran should be without a place to call home. Veteran homelessness is a reality, for now. There is help. Let’s explore more….

Supportive Services for Veterans and Families will be available at the Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Avenue, on Tuesday, November 14 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! This program will take place in the Public Office, located on the second floor of the library.

If you can’t make the in-person meeting, please call Susan Stephens at 856-701-4746 or email [email protected]. Susan is the Senior Case Manager at Catholic Charities in the SSVF Program. Their mission is to end veteran homelessness with a federally funded program from the VA (SSVF – Supportive Services for Veteran Families), and, connect the Veteran with resources and benefits.

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.

Afternoon Adult Book Club at Vineland Public Library

Join the Vineland Public Library’s Afternoon Adult Book Club! The next meeting is Wednesday, November 15, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. in the Community Event Room with a discussion of Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami. For help in obtaining a copy of the book selection 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.

Game Day for Seniors at Vineland Public Library

Would you like to meet new people and have fun? Then be sure to join the Vineland Public Library for an afternoon of fun and games! Senior participants can choose from Scrabble, Yahtzee, or Uno and light refreshments will be available.

Senior Game Day will be held every Thursday from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the library’s Community Event Room. This free program is for seniors, and registration is required. For questions, and to register, please call the Information Desk at 856-794-4244 ext. 4243 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.

Free Tai Chi Class at Vineland Public Library

Sometimes referred to as “moving meditation,” Tai Chi (pronounced Tie-Chee) uses slow, deliberate movements to benefit health and balance. A free Tai Chi class is being held on Friday, November 17 from 11:00 – 11:45 a.m., in the Community Event Room of the Vineland Public Library. Taught by Morris Siegel, a member of the Yang Family Tai Chi Association and the United Fellowship of Martial Artists International, this class is designed for seniors but open to all adults ages 18 and over.  Class size is limited, and registration is required. Participants must also fill out a waiver to join the class. Call (856) 794-4244 ext. 4243 to reserve your spot today! The Vineland Public Library is located at 1058 E. Landis Avenue. This program is funded by the Friends of Vineland Public Library.

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.

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, November 7, 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.

Book Bingo for Adults at Vineland Public Library

Join Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Avenue, for free bingo games, light refreshments, fun and a chance to win books and other prizes! Book Bingo will take place on Thursday, November 2 from 6:00-7:00 pm in the library’s Community Event Room, located on the first floor. You will need to bring a device that connects to the internet to play (i.e. cell phone, tablet, laptop).

This program is for adults, ages 18+, and is limited to 20 participants. Registration is required. Call 856-794-4244 ext. 4243 to register. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Vineland Public Library.

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 for Popular BookTok Reads at Vineland Public Library

Join the Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Avenue, for the Chapter 1 Book Club with a discussion of This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone!

This free book club is for adults ages 18 and older and will take place in the library’s Community Event Room on Tuesday, November 14, 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.

Evening Adult Book Club at Vineland Public Library

Join the Vineland Public Library’s Evening Adult Book Club! The November meeting is Monday, November 6, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Community Event Room with a discussion of Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown. 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.

Going Graphic: Comic Book and Graphic Novel Book Club at

Vineland Public Library

Join the Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Avenue, for the Going Graphic Book Club with a discussion of the graphic novel Invincible Volume 1 by Kirkman, Walker and Crabtree!

This free book club is for anyone 14 and older who consider themselves graphic novel newcomers, manga maniacs, and comic aficionados wanting to explore familiar and new genres of comic books, manga, and everything in between. The November meeting will take place in the library’s Doris Tripp Memorial Room on Wednesday, November 15, from 5:30-6:30 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 Going Graphic 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. Please note some titles will only be available via Hoopla digital library.

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.

Vineland Public Library November 2023 Holiday Hours

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

- Tuesday, November 7, 2023 – The library will be open 9:00 – 5:00 p.m. for Election Day.

- Friday, November 10, 2023- Veteran’s Day (observed); The library will be open 9:00 – 5:00 p.m.

- Wednesday, November 22, 2023- The library will be open 9:00 – 5:00 p.m.

- Thursday, November 23, 2023 – The library will be closed for Thanksgiving.

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.

In the Skies: A Cozy Fantasy Book Club for Adult Readers at Vineland Public Library

Join the Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Avenue, for the In the Skies Book Club with a discussion of Vanessa Yu’s Magical Paris Tea Shop by Roselle Lim!

This free book club is for adults ages 18 and older who are interested in lighter fantasy fiction. The November meeting will take place in the library’s Teen Room on Thursday, November 9, from 5:30-6:30 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 In the Skies 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.

Cumberland County Office on Aging and Disability at Vineland Public Library

During the month of November, 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 Computer Lab, located on the first floor of the library, from 9:30 – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday. Participants must sign-in upon arrival. 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.