Press Release February 5, 2009

Local Author Presents Book to Vineland Public Library

Local Author Helen Patricia Jones presented a copy of her first published book, He Wants – She Wants, to Vineland Public Library. Library Director Gloria Urban accepted the book on behalf of the library and congratulated Jones on her accomplishment. Jones has lived in Vineland since 1946 and said she wanted to present the book to an institution in her own town. She is a “big fan” of her local library and spends much time there.

Helen Patricia Jones moved to South Jersey after World War II and raised four Eagle Scout sons. She earned a B.A. in Vocal Music, taught Middle School Vocal Music courses and sang for many years in the chorus of the Opera Company of Philadelphia. He Wants – She Wants is a collect of short stories for long memories. The book illustrator is Cheryl Crews, a local artist and art educator.

Library material may be borrowed with a CLUES library card, available free of charge to all residents in Cumberland County. Regular library hours: Monday – Thursday 9-9; Friday – Saturday 9-5; Sunday 1-5. For information, please call the library at 794-4244.