| March 2010 Events
For more information or to register for these programs, call the Children's Department at (856) 794-4244, ext. 4246.
The
Children's Department schedules many programs for children during
the year. Click on the above links or scroll down to see what the
Children's Department has planned for this month. All events are free.
Registration is required where noted.
All Ages Tuckers’
Tales production of Trickster Tales at the Vineland Public Library
The New Jersey Theatre Alliance and the Vineland Public Library will present Tuckers’ Tales production of Trickster Tales on Tuesday, March 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. This performance is part of The Stages Festival and Family Week at the Theatre, an annual statewide event that provides discounted and free theatre performances, workshops and events for families throughout the month of March. This performance will be free to children and their families. The trail to trickery can be a slippery road indeed! Sometimes the trickster fools his prey, and sometimes the tale (or is that “tail”?) gets turned. See four very amusing trickster stories from around the world. The Stages Festival – which includes the 13th annual Family Week at the Theatre (March 6 – 14) – is a statewide event offering free and discounted tickets to attendees of all ages at the state’s professional theatres, as well as in non-traditional venues like libraries, schools, senior centers and museums. The program was developed to encourage families to attend professional theatre together by making the experience affordable, accessible and exciting. All across the state, patrons will receive free and discounted tickets to over 100 performances and special events, including free classes, workshops and backstage tours. Since its inception in 1998, the program has served over 75,000 people. The New Jersey Theatre Alliance encourages our audiences to bring not only children, but grandparents, aunts and uncles, friends, caregivers and more in their theatre parties. To receive a full schedule of events for The Stages Festival and Family Week at the Theatre please visit www.familyweek.com. Registration is required for this program. For more information, or to register, call the Vineland Public Library at (856) 794-4244, ext. 4246. The New Jersey Theatre Alliance is the only state-wide service organization for professional theatres; it provides a wide variety of programs and services for the state’s professional theatres and the audiences who enjoy them. The Stages Festival, including Family Week at the Theatre, is a co-sponsored project of The New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional
support has been provided by The F.M. Kirby Foundation, The Geraldine
R. Dodge Foundation, The George Ohl, Jr. Foundation, The Blanche and
Irving Laurie Foundation, The New Jersey Division of the Deaf and
Hard of Hearing, Johnson & Johnson, McCarter & English Attorneys
at Law, The Prudential Foundation and WNYC. Beyond the Stage programming
is made possible by the support of Bank of America. Discover Jersey
Arts is our media partner. Visit www.JerseyArts.com
for more information about other arts programming happening around
the Garden State.
Children ages 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult
at all times in the library.
Vineland
Library Teen Club hosts Family Video Game Night Play Wii Bowling and/or other Wii Sports games. Participants will be placed on teams for a friendly competition. Play board games with the teens while you wait for your turn on the Wii! Registration is required for this free program, as space is limited. Children ages 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult at all times in the library. Grades K and up Homeschoolers invited to Game Day at the Vineland Public Library Do you homeschool your children? Would you like to meet and interact with other local families who do the same? The Vineland Public Library invites local homeschoolers to a Game Day at the library on Friday, March 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Children’s Department. Homeschooled children are invited to bring their favorite board games to play. Parents may enjoy the opportunity to socialize and share ideas with other parents who homeschool. Parents will also learn what resources the library provides for families who homeschool. Registration is requested for this free program. Children ages 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult at all times in the library. Vineland Public Library provides Story Time for babies Babies ages 6-23 months and their parents or caregivers are invited to Baby Story Time, Fridays, March 5, 12 and 19 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in the Children's Department. Babies will enjoy simple stories, nursery rhymes and songs, and will have one-on-one reading time with their parent or caregiver during the story time. Registration is requested for this free program. Toddlers learn to love books @ your library® Two-year-old children and their parents or caregivers are invited to the Vineland Public Library for Toddler Time Tuesdays, March 9, 16 and 23 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in the Children's Department. The story time features books, songs, fingerplays and other activities to get toddlers excited about reading. Registration
is requested for this free program. Ages 3 to 5 Preschoolers listen to stories, make crafts at Vineland Library story time Children ages 3 to 5 and their parents or caregivers are invited to Preschool Story Time at the Vineland Public Library. Join library staff for stories and crafts on Wednesdays, March 10, 17 and 24 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. in the Children’s Department. Registration is required for this free program, as space is limited. Craft supplies are provided by The Friends of the Vineland Public Library.
Children ages 6 to 8 can participate in a discussion of Skippyjon Jones by Judy Schachner on Tuesday, March 16, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Children’s Department at the Vineland Public Library. Enjoy the adventures of Skippyjon Jones, a large-eared Siamese kitten who fantasizes about being a heroic Chihuahua. Registration is required for the book discussion. Participants will receive a free copy of the book to be discussed when they register in person. Books are available in the Children’s Department. Registrants must attend the book discussion if they pick up a book! Funding for the giveaway books is provided by The Friends of the Vineland Public Library. Children ages 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult at all times in the library. Vineland Library starts Pokémon Club Children and teens ages 7 and up are invited to participate in a new Pokémon Club at the Vineland Public Library on Saturday, March 27 from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Children’s Department. Join Library Assistant Juni Ruiz for a discussion of all things Pokémon. Participants are invited to bring their Nintendo DS handhelds, Pokémon games, trading cards, and anything else related to Pokémon. Registration is required for this free program. Children ages 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult at all times in the library. Children ages 9 & up play Harry Potter game at Vineland Library Children ages 9 and up who have read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling are invited to play the Harry Potter Trivia Game at the Vineland Public Library. Join library staff for Harry Potter Game Night, Tuesday, March 30 from 6 to 7 p.m., from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Children’s Department. Participants MUST have read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Registration is required for this program, as space is limited.
Children ages 9 & up discuss Matilda at the Vineland Library Children ages 9 and up are invited to participate in a discussion of Matilda by Roald Dahl, on Thursday, March 25 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Children’s Department at the Vineland Public Library. Matilda applies her untapped mental powers to try and rid her school of the evil, child-hating headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, and restore her nice teacher, Miss Honey, to financial security. Registration is required for the book discussion. Participants will receive a free copy of the book to be discussed when they register in person. Registrants must attend the book discussion if they pick up a book! Funding for the giveaway books is made possible by The Friends of the Vineland Public Library. The library has
limited funding for books for our discussions. If your child is not
interested in the book or is unable to finish it before the night of
the discussion, please return the book in good condition so that another
child may join the discussion. If you have comments or suggestions, e-mail Head of Children's/Young Adult Services Helen Cowan Margiotti The
Vineland Public Library is located at 1058 E. Landis Ave. Vineland,
NJ 08360.
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