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Vineland Public Library News - October 2023

Schools and Libraries

September 19, 2023

From: Vineland Public Library

The Vineland Public Library for the month of October:

- Supportive Services for Veterans
- Afternoon Book Club
- Game Day
- Tai Chi
- Afternoon Tea and Coloring
- Book Bingo
- Chapter 1 Book Club
- Cozy Mystery Book Club
- Evening Adult Book Club
- Free Resume Workshop
- Going Graphic Book Club
- In the Skies Book Club
- Office on Aging
- PRAC Senior Strength, Balance and Stability Class
- Social Worker at the Library
- Southwest Council Program
- 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, October 10 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, October 25, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. in the Community Event Room with a discussion of Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart. 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 – 3:30 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, October 27 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, October 10, 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, October 5 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: 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 Daisy Jones & the Six 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, October 3, 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.

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 1st floor Community Event Room, on Monday, October 9, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., the group will be discussing Wicked Fix by Sarah Graves. 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. 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 at Vineland Public Library

Join the Vineland Public Library’s Evening Adult Book Club! The October meeting is Monday, October 2, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Community Event Room with a discussion of Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. 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.

Free Resume Workshop at Vineland Public Library

Are you looking for a job? Do you need help writing a resume? Are you interested in learning what potential employers look for in job candidates?  If so, the Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Avenue, has the program for you! Local Business Specialist Bob Marino will host a free resume workshop on Wednesday, October 18 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. in the library’s Community Event Room (located on the first floor).

This workshop, sponsored by the Friends of Vineland Public Library, will include tips on how to build an effective resume, a review of different resume formats, and information on how to format a cover letter. Please bring a resume or draft if you have one. Registration is required for this free event, and space is limited to 20 people. Please call the Information Desk at 856-794-4244 ext. 4243 to register.

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 for Adult Readers 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 Frankenstein by Junji Ito!

This free book club is for adults ages 18 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 first meeting will take place in the library’s Doris Tripp Memorial Room on Wednesday, October 18, 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.

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 A Psalm for the Wild- Built by Becky Chambers!

This free book club is for adults ages 18 and older who are interested in lighter fantasy fiction. The October meeting will take place in the library’s Teen Room on Thursday, October 12, 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.