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LIBRARY HOURSMonday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Sunday: Closed

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(609) 823-4614eNEWSLETTER JUNE - JULY - AUGUST 2013

Ventnor Branch is Your Place at the Shore!The Atlantic County Library System/ Ventnor Branch is YOUR place to be at the shore this summer. In addition to our storytimes, movies, and craft fun we have programs for every member of the family.

Something for Everyone ...For adults, meet local authors at our Summer Authors Showcase for one night in July and August. For teens, we have a book discussion with adult books that teens would like. For kids, besides our big Saturday programs we have rearranged our space so that kids can pick out their favorite books in bins at their own height.

Something NEW: First Five Years Collection

Summer Reading Program Activities

A generous donation from one of our patrons has enabled us to create the First Five Years Collection at our branch. Books in this collection are divided by subject. The books are housed in tabletop bins which allow children to easily find their favorite books about Curious George or The Cat in the Hat as well as books by subject, whether it is dinosaurs, trucks, or growing up. Come in and try this innovation with your littlest reader.

• For adults we will be hosting psychotherapist James Villarreal on June 18 and 25. Mr. Villarreal will lead interactive discussions on the subject of dreams in a series we call Mining the Subconscious.

• On June 27, kids are invited to Digging for Chips. Pretend to be an archeologist & use your pick to free chocolate chips from their crust.

• Every Monday in July and the first two in August, kids and teens have a chance to win a prize for each book they read during Library Lotto.

• On August 1, kids 8 and older are invited to hear Paleontologist Dr. Matt Bannon talk about when dinosaurs roamed the earth. James Villarreal

This year’s Summer Reading Program (SRP) theme is “Dig Into Reading.” Many of our programs are open to all ages. We hope you will use your library card to scoop up some great books and discover a wealth of knowledge through stories, art and foods. Some events are listed here. You can see our complete calendar of events on our web site.

Subscribe to the Atlantic County Library System/Ventnor eNews electronic edition. Get this newsletter deliv-ered free by email. Visit our web page at /www.atlanticlibrary.org/branches/ventnor to sign up.

See our complete calendar of events at: www.atlanticlibrary.org

Teen Bash Coming June 22Learn to draw your favorite Japanese and American Manga characters with a lesson by Joe Del Beato. Discover the best pizza around at our pizza taste-off, then play pizza trivia and win a prize. Wind up the afternoon with a showing of a movie where MIB Agent Jay travels back to 1969 and works with a younger Agent Kay to stop the evil villain Boris from destroying the world in the future. Please call (609) 823-4614 to register.

More Activities for TeensAtlantic County Library System/Ventnor offers great teen programs as part of our Teen Advisory Board. Visit or call the library at (609) 823-4614 to register for these events.

On July 20, we will have a Manga book discussion with Japanese snacks.

On August 17, we are having a DIY making tie-dye t-shirts. Bring a 100% cotton prewashed white t-shirt. Following a tutorial in shelving teens will be expected to “adopt” a shelf as well as to help prepare some of the programs or create displays, depending upon what they would prefer to do.

A teen book discussion will be held bi-weekly on a new adult book appropriate for teens.

Gathering Wool Every ThursdayIf you like to knit or crochet, we have a knitting group called Gathering Wool. The group meets downstairs on Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. Open to adults. All levels of experience welcome.

Chat and meet your neighbors while you knit or stitch. Bring any project you are working on or come be inspired.

Book Discussion GroupThe Book Discussion group meets one Friday a month. If you are looking for a thought-provoking meeting about the latest in literature this is the group to join. Please call (609) 823-4614 for details.

• June 21: Tell the Wolves I’m Home by Carol Rifka Brunt• July 19: Eye of Irene by Phyliss Shanken• August 16: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

CALENDAR OF EVENTSJune, July & August 2013

For KidsTUESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE LIBRARYTuesdays, June 11-August 13, 1:30 pm

Suggested for ages 3-5.Registration required by the day before each session.

Early literacy fun in the library.Surprises include songs, rhymes, fingerplays &

of course, reading!

FATHER'S DAY CRAFTFriday, June 14, 3:30 pmSuggested for ages 6-10.

Registration required by 6/12.Make a felt mouse pad for Dad's special day.

READ, MAKE & TAKETuesdays, June 18-August 13, 11 am-3 pm

Suggested for ages 5 & older.Hang out, read something,

then make a craft that reflects the theme.

MAKE AN EDIBLE HOLIDAY DECORATIONWednesday, July 3, 3 pm

Suggested for ages 5 & older.Registration required by 7/1.

Make an edible 3" bald eagle for your barbecue table.

For Teens SUMMER TEEN ACTIVITIES AT THE LIBRARY

Saturday, June 22, 11 am Teen Bash—Draw manga with illustrator Joe Del Beato, enjoy a pizza taste-off, &

a movie about MIB Agents Jay & Kay. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation.

Saturday, July 20, 11 am: Get together with other manga readers & discuss your favorites.

Check out the newest manga. Refreshments.

Saturday, August 17, 11 am: Make a tie-dye T. Bring a 100% cotton prewashed white t-shirt.

Suggested for ages 12 & older.Registration required by the Thursday before each session.

ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION FOR TEENSSaturday, June 22, 2:30 pm: Tell the Wolves I'm Home

by Carol Rifka BruntSaturday, July 6, 2:30 pm: One Shot at Forever

by Chris BallardSaturday, July 20, 2:30 pm: The Aviator's Wife

by Melanie BenjaminSaturday, August 3, 2:30 pm: The Elementals

by Francesca Lia Block

Saturday, August 17, 2:30 pm: Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan

Suggested for ages 13 & older.Registration required by the Wednesday before each session.

What's new in adult literature that teens can enjoy?Refreshments!

COMIC DRAWINGSaturdays, July 6-August 17, 10-11:30 am

Suggested for ages 9-17.Registration required by the Thursday before each class.Marvel/DC Comic illustrator Joe Del Beato teaches you

how to draw your favorite anime & superhero characters.Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation.

For AdultsREAD & PLAY BABY

Thursdays, June 6-27, 9:30 amThursdays, July 11-25, 9:30 am

Thursdays, August 1-29, 9:30 amSuggested for parents or caregivers of children 6-42 months.

Please register at the beginning of each month.Enjoy some hang time at the library while the children

enjoy a mix of free play, stories, songs & rhymes.

GATHERING WOOLThursdays, June 6-August 29, 11 am-1 pm

(Except 7/4)Open to adults.

All levels of experience welcome.Chat & meet your neighbors while you knit or stitch.

Bring any project you are working on or come be inspired.

FREE JOB HELP SEMINARFriday, June 7,10 am

Open to adults.Registration required.

The Atlantic County One-Stop Career Center presents a seminar on free services to help you find a job.

Learn about the state's new online job search tool,jobs4jersey.com.

Whether you are looking for a job, exploring a new career, starting your own business, need training, or are a veteran,

jobs4jersey.com has specialized resources to meet your needs.

SUMMER'S HERE! GET YOUR BODY IN GEARWednesday, June 19, 6:30 pmSuggested for teens & adults.Registration required by 6/17.

Presented by Jennifer Waverka from Tilton Fitness.Wellness lecture, demos & healthy snacks.

ATLANTIC COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM/VENTNOR

BOOK DISCUSSIONFriday, June 21, 10 am: Tell the Wolves I'm Home

by Carol Rifka BruntFriday, July 19, 10 am: Eye of Irene by Phyliss Shanken

Friday, August 16, 10 am: Gone Girl by Gillian FlynnOpen to adults.

SUMMER AUTHORS SHOWCASEWednesdays, July 10 & August 14, 6:30 pm

Open to adults.Hear local authors discuss their most recent works.

For FamiliesMOVIE FOR A SATURDAY AFTERNOONSaturdays, July 6-August 17, 2-4 pm

Open to all.Get out of the heat & watch a family movie.

Call the library for titles or check the Calendar of Events atwww.atlanticlibrary.org for details.

(Movie selections subject to change without notice.)

Summer Reading ProgramDIG INTO READING for Kids

DIGGING FOR CHIPSThursday, June 27, 3 pm

Suggested for ages 5 & older.Registration required by 6/26.

Pretend to be an archeologist & use your pick to free chocolate chips from their crust.

LIBRARY LOTTOMondays, July 8-August 12, 9 am

Open to kids & teens.Fill out a chance for each book you read that week.

Drawings held on Mondays.

SOME ANIMALS DIG & SOME DON'TSaturday, July 27, 11 am

Suggested for ages 5 & older.Held in the Community Room behind the library.

In this live animal show, an instructor from the Cape May County Zoo shows us the adaptions of animals

that dig and those that do not dig.Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation.

DIG FOR CLUES IN A MYSTERYWednesday, July 31, 2 pmSuggested for ages 7-10.

Registration required by 7/29.Discussion of The Great Cake Mystery

by Alexander McCall-Smith.

DINOSAURS!Thursday, August 1, 3 pm

Suggested for ages 8 & older.Hear paleontologist Dr. Matt Bonnan of Richard Stockton College of New Jersey

talk about when dinosaurs roamed the earth & get to see some real dinosaur bones!

CAN YOU DIG IT?Saturday, August 10, 11 am

Open to all.Held in the Community Room behind the library.Don Dougherty of Classroom Adventure Stories performs a magical, interactive adventure tale.

GROUNDBREAKING READS for AdultsMINING THE SUBCONSCIOUSTuesday, June 18, 6-7:30 pm:

CAN DREAMS PREDICT THE FUTURE?Tuesday, June 25, 6-7:30 pm:

DREAMS ABOUT PEOPLE WE HAVE LOSTOpen to adults.

Interactive discussions with psychotherapist James Villarreal.

HOW DID SANDY CHANGE YOUR LIFE?Wednesday, July 24, 6:30 pm

Open to adults.Registration required by 7/22.

How did last year's storm change your life?Bring a personal object to help share the story.

Refreshments.

Atlantic County Executive Dennis LevinsonAtlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Frank D. Formica, Chairman

HOLIDAYCLOSINGS

ALL BRANCHES CLOSED:

INDEPENDENCE DAYThursday, July 4

For online program registrationor information on events held

at other Atlantic County Library System locations,

go to www.atlanticlibrary.organd click on

Calendar of Events.

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