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THE VPL GAZETTE
Stop in for the Friends of the Library ongoing book sale in our lobby.
Racks are refilled daily!
Page 1 April 2023
Edition 6
Vinelandpubliclibrary.org
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Holiday Hours: We will be closed on
Friday, April 7th & Saturday April 8th 2023
The Vineland Public Library would like to thank
all library volunteers. We appreciate all the hard
work and time you put into helping us grow. We
will continue to become better because of your
hard work, determination and commitment.
**Sherry Anderson
Look on pages 11 & 12 for volunteer opportunities
Credits:
Executive Editor: Dr. Luis F. Amberths Jr.
Creative Director: Melissa Vanes
Content Coordinator: Melinda Devonshire
Graphic Artist/ Contributor : Lexi Rodriguez
Support Staff: Janice Girone, Natalie Lucena,
For inquiries or to ask about putting something
into The VPL Gazette, please email:
vplgazette@vinelandpubliclibrary.org
VPL Board of Trustees
With heartfelt appreciation, the Vineland Public Library would like to thank our Board
of Trustees for all they do for the library.
The public is encouraged to attend our Board of Trustees Meetings!
VPL Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule
April 26th, 2023
May 24th, 2023
June 28th, 2023
July 26th, 2023
August 23, 2023
September 27, 2023
October 25th, 2023
November 15th, 2023
December 20th or 27th, 2023*
Wednesdays at 5:30pm on the following dates
*check for date confirmation at the Library
***
President--Michael M. Mainiero
Vice President--Jaclyn Mongelluzzo
Secretary--Devon Land
Treasurer-- Anthony Lombardo
Christa Dickenson
Suzette DeMarchi
Janice Brunet-Girone
Makema Edwards-Douglas
Gina Randazzo-Dawkins
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Books, audiobooks & movies are available in our library or online at
HooplaDigital.com.
Rain Man--DVDE 4125
Movies
Autism is a World---DVD 616.858 Aut
The Other Sister--Hoopla
A Mother's Courage--Hoopla
Autism America--Hoopla
Nonfiction Books
Autism Heroes--616.858
Uniquely Human--618.928 Pria
Living with Autism--YA 616.858 Atw
Autism Adulthood--616.858 Sen
Parents Guide to Autism--Hoopla
Young Adult Fiction
On the Spectrum--YA FIC Gold
Al Copone series--YA FIC Choldenko
Things I Should Have Known-
YA FIC LaZebnik
Since We're Friends--JE Sha
My Brother Charlie--JE Pee
Children's Books
Different Like Me--J 618.928 Eld
Some Kids Have Autism--J 618.92 Rus
Marcelo in the Real World-
YA FIC Stork
Anything but Typical--Hoopla
Autismn Awareness Month!
Horror
Thriller
Missing person
Psychological
suspense
Plot twists
Romance
Heartfelt
Rom-com
Hate to Love
Great banter
Historical
Fiction
Christian fiction
Romance
1800s
Rom-com
Thriller
A cold case
Family trauma
An abandoned
mansion
Dark secrets
Blind Date with a Book
Reviews!
Enjoy our patron reviews from the Blind Date with a Book Display.
"The book talked about important and
good subjects such as love,
forgiveness, equality, and justice.
However, I think the book was a little
too descriptive when describing the
main character's married life."
"Riley Sager always puts his own
crazy twist on a story! Once the first
shocker came, I was hooked! I don't
know how he managed to tie it all
together, but he did!"
"Very cute also very spicy! Loved
how the characters were
understanding of each others
traumas."
"This book was incredible! I was
sort of skeptical at first, but once I
started reading I couldn't stop!
Amazing!!"
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Adult Library Free Events
Mon., April 3rd -- Adult Evening Book Club from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.**
Tues. April 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th PRAC of Southern New Jersey Senior
Dance Class from 10am-11am.
Tues., March 7th --Chapter 1 Book Club from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.**
Mon., April 10th--Cozy Mystery Book Club from 5:30-6:30 p.m.**
Tues., April 11th --Services for Veterans from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Tues., April 11th --Afternoon Tea and Coloring from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.**
Thurs., April 20th --NJ Writers Society Gathering from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.-
Sat., April 15th --Virtual Trivia. **
Fri., April 21st --Tai Chi Class from 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.**.
Wed., April 26th --Afternoon Adult Book Club from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.-**
Teen's Library Free Events
Teen Programs & Games ages 13-18
Wednesdays from 4:00-6:00 pm
April 19th--Teen Movie-Making
Program
Vineland Library Teen Room
April 12th--Game Program
April 26th--Trivia Game
Please bring either a phone or
tablet. If you don't have a device, we
have a limited supply you can
borrow.
Play card & board games
April 5th--Teen Club Meeting
& Games!
Teens will make a short movie
based on the topic "Living at the
Library."
** Indicates an event sponsored by the Friends of the Vineland Public Library.
Children's Library Free Events
Preschool Story Time
Tuesday, April 22nd
10:30-11:30a.m.
Ages 5 & up.
If you missed the Hello Kitty &
Friends party at last year's
FanCon, we are doing it again!
Celebrate all things Hello Kitty!!
Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers
are invited to Preschool Story Time.
Enjoy stories, songs, activities and/or a
craft.
Children ages 3 & younger and
their caregivers are invited to
Baby/Toddler Story Time. Enjoy
stories, songs, and other fun
activities.
Fido & Friends
Mario Kart Tournament
Thursday, April 13th.
5:30-7p.m.
Bring your Nintendo Switch and
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game for a
Mario Kart Tournament! We will
play in groups of 8, scoring points to
see who will come out on top and
win prizes! For ages 8-16.
Wednesdays: April 5th, 12th, 19th
10-10:45a.m.
Baby/Toddler Story Time
Thursdays: April 6th, 13th, 20th
10-10:30a.m.
Thursday, April 6th
4-5:30 p.m.
Children and teens ages 6 and
older are invited to sharpen their
reading skills during a visit from
Fido and Friends Assisted Therapy
Group teams. Books will be
available for children to choose
from for their reading session or
they may bring a book from home
to read.
Wetlands Turtles Program
Tuesday, April 4th
6-7p.m.
Meet a variety of turtles that are native
to NJ, as well as explore various
hands-on turtle artifacts. Learn about
the Diamondback Terrapin
Conservation Project and get some
quality time with live adult terrapins.
This program is funded by the
Monarch Family Success Center.
Book Discussion
Thursday, April 20th
6-7p.m.
Ages 9 & up
Come and discuss the graphic novel I
Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912
adapted by Georgia Ball from the
Lauren Tarshis novel. Registration is
required, as space is limited. Each
child who registers will receive a free
copy of the book, while supplies last.
Books are funded through a
Community Development Block Grant
through the City of Vineland.
Hello Kitty Party
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Monarch Family Success Center located at 1038 E. Chestnut Avenue; Suite
235 Vineland opened its doors in July 2008. Funded by NJ Department of
Children and Families and supported by Inspira Health. Our mission is to
focus on prevention by strengthening families and neighborhoods, enriching
the lives of children, reducing isolation and promoting community
connections. We do this by providing integrated, locally based services to
all Vineland residents which includes but not limited to employed,
unemployed, transitioning and undocumented families/individuals. Some
services are provided by the FSC, and many are the collaborative effort of
community agencies. We serve individuals seeking leadership opportunities,
community involvement, development of parenting and financial skills. We
serve families seeking family fun activities within their community. There is
no fee associated with our services and no guidelines to qualify.
The Family Success Center Team consists of a Site Director, two Family
Partners, and one Resource and Community Volunteer Specialist. Families
and staff can work together in the goal setting process to resolve or diminish
a variety of challenges that are identified by the families.
During the 2021-2022 contract year the Monarch Family Success Center
was able to serve over 400 unduplicated families, over 1,300 individuals
were linked and referred to services, more than 1000 individuals were
provided with an assortment of life skills classes covering cooking, making
legal decisions, managing stress and family bonding activities. Some of the
best events are those centered around families, friends and their children
enjoying craft creations, movie time or community dinners. It gives
community members a chance to relax and enjoy cherished time together
and get to know their neighbors.
The center has a comforting, homelike atmosphere where everyone is
welcome and greeted with a friendly smile. Hours of operation are Monday-
Thursday 8am-4:00pm with events happening on a variety of evenings.
Follow us on Facebook to see what is happening month to month.
Thursday, April 27, 5:30-
6:30pm
Children's Event Room
Ages 5 & up
Come meet local author Gina Panzino
Lyman as she introduces her book Have a
Little Faith, which is about her daughter
with Down Syndrome. Copies of her
books will be available for sale.
Children's books are $12. She will also
have copies of Raising Faith, available for
$15. Both books are paperbacks. Cash
and credit cards are accepted.
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**Monarch Family Success Center partners with the library to fund
multiple family programs throughout the year.
VPL Author visits!
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Ronnie's adoption fee is sponsored by RK Subaru! His adoption includes
spaying/neutering, microchipping, and up-to-date vaccines. Not ready to
adopt but willing to foster?
Ronnie
Meet Ronnie. This playful pup is always
ready for some fun and adventure. With a
wagging tail and boundless energy, Ronnie is
the life of the party. Whether he's playing fetch
in the park, going for a run, or just lounging in
the sun, this dog knows how to have a good
time. He's also an expert cuddler and loves
nothing more than snuggling up with his
favorite person for a well-deserved nap. So if
you're looking for a faithful companion who
will keep you laughing and smiling, look no
further than Ronnie!
SJRAS Events, Events, Events!
As the weather warms up, we’re ready to get back to our fun events!
South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter already has a lineup available for
our upcoming events! Visit our website, sjras.org and look under the
“events” tab for more information. Or, scan this nifty QR Code that will
take you right there!
Kitten Shower at the library!! Monday, April 10th--5-6:30pm.
- Sidelines Beef & Beer: April 1st 7pm-10pm.
- Monthly Pack Walk: Third Saturday of every month 10am at
Parvin State Park
- Step for a Pet 2023: April 23rd 10am-2pm at Parvin State Park
- Plant, Bake, & Yard Sale: May 6th 8am-2pm at SJRAS 1244 N Delsea Dr.
- Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic (1st. one of the year!): May 13th 9am-12pm at
SJRAS 1244 N Delsea Dr.
Precious Olga is currently in a foster
home, and she is still waiting to be
adopted. If you are interested in Olga,
please submit an application.
here: https://bit.ly/3RCysPP or on our
website, sjras.or
Tilly
Tilly recently raised a litter of kittens in a
foster home and is now back at the shelter,
ready to be pampered and doted on. Tilly has
been bouncing all over, between giving birth in
a foster home, then back at the shelter, then
out to a rescue, and now Tilly is back with us
at SJRAS. She's friendly and curious and
would love a home to call her very own. Come
meet her today!
Good news! Our three pets from last month’s edition have all left the
shelter. Our canine snuggle bug Leon has been adopted, as well as
the handsome hunk Michael!
Since Tilly is a long-term resident, she has a reduced adoption fee of only
$50 which includes spaying/neutering, microchipping, and up-to-date vaccines.
Not ready to adopt but willing to foster? Submit the foster questionnaire here:
https://bit.ly/3RQOtS0. Ready to adopt? Apply here: https://bit.ly/3RCysPP
by South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter March Longest Resident Update!
Look on page 12 for Volunteer opportunities at SJRAS!
Submit the foster questionaire here, https://bit.ly/3RQOtS0
Ready to adopt apply here: https://bit.ly/3RCysPP
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Dog Walkers
Do you love dogs and enjoy being outdoors? Then we have the perfect
opportunity for you! The South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter is looking
for dog walkers to help give our furry friends the exercise and socialization
they deserve.
As a dog walker, you'll not only be giving our dogs a chance to stretch
their legs, but you'll also be helping them become more comfortable around
people, making them better candidates for adoption. And let's not forget the
benefits for you! Taking a break from your day-to-day routine and spending
time with a happy pup can be a great way to reduce stress and get some
fresh air. So, if you're ready to make a difference in the lives of some
adorable dogs and have a fun time doing it, sign up to be a dog walker at
the South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter today!
Kitten Season is Just Around the Corner Get ready to purr on over
to SJRAS because it's kitten season! While the arrival of spring brings
sunshine and flowers, it also marks the start of a furry frenzy as feline
babies are born left and right. But with all the cuteness comes a
serious challenge for animal shelters.
The South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter is no exception and
needs your help to care for all the new arrivals. Luckily, you don't have
to be a cat person to lend a paw.
You can volunteer at the shelter and help get these kittens ready for
their forever homes. If you're feeling extra generous, you can even
become a foster parent and open your home to these little rascals.
Imagine the joy of watching them grow and develop, and the
satisfaction of knowing that you're making a difference in their lives. So,
don't leave these kittens hangin’! Join us in giving them the care they
need and deserve by volunteering or fostering for South Jersey
Regional Animal Shelter.
You can do so at tinyurl.com/sjrasvolunteer, or by visiting our website
sjras.org and filling out our volunteer application.
Volunteer at SJRAS
Q. How do flowers kiss
you?
A. With tu-lips
Volunteer Month
Welcome to the Pun Patch
The Friends of Vineland Library are a group of volunteers who,
through fundraising, provide financial support to the Library for
programs, library materials, and supplies. Our Friends are people of all
ages and walks of life who believe our Library is essential to our
community. If you want to become a Friend of the Library, you can call
the Library for more information.
If you are looking to volunteer, here a few places you can go!
Be a Friends of the Library Volunteer
Other volunteer opportunities can be found around your community at
hospitals, schools, food banks, homeless shelters, women's shelters,
nursing homes, veterans' homes and churches.
Start your own food, clothing, or backpack drives to donate to
various organizations. Volunteer your help to a neighbor in need. There
are many things people can do that may not seem like much but it is a
big difference to someone who needs it.
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Landis Theatre
Sat. Apr. 1st--8-10 pm Rock Kandy: The 80’s Experience
Fri. Apr. 7th--8-10pm Reagan Years: 80’s Tribute Band
Sat. Apr. 15th--8-10pm Awaken: Tribute to YES
Sat. Apr 22nd--8-10pm E5C4P3: Journey Tribute
Fri. Apr.. 28th--8-10pm RAEL: The Music of Genesis
Sat. Apr. 29th--8-10pm Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Show
Sun. Apr. 30th--7pm Miss Tri-City Pageant 2023
Happening Around Vineland
Sun. Apri. 23rd-- starting 11 am at
W Landis & BLVD. Heading toward
Gittone Stadium where there will be
a rally at 12pm.
Parade for Isiah Pacheco's
Super Bowl Win!
Vineland Historical & Antiquarian Society event!
Vineland Historical and
Antiquarian Society
108 S. 7th St., PO Box 35,
Vineland, NJ 08362, US
(856) 691-1111
Display cases
April 2023 Art Exhibit
Disney 100th Anniversary Celebration (foyer)
by Melissa Vanes
Family Cross Stitch and other Handwork by
Judy Suhmann, Laura Morris, and the late
Billie Vetro.
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Slow cooker ham is juicy and delicious with this no-fuss recipe
that's perfect for holiday meals. The only ingredients you need
are brown sugar and a bone-in picnic ham.
Prep Time:--5 mins
Cook Time:--8 hrs
Total Time:--8 hrs 5 mins
Ingredients
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 (8 pound) cured, bone-in picnic ham
Directions
Spread about 1 1/2 cups of brown sugar on the bottom of a
slow cooker.
Place ham on the brown sugar with the flat side facing down;
you might have to trim it a little to make it fit.
Use your hands to rub the remaining brown sugar onto the
ham.
Cover, and cook on Low for 8 hours.
Tips
If you are using a spiral-cut ham, you'll want to cut the cooking
time by about half as a spiral-cut will dry out faster.
You can add a 6-ounce can pineapple juice or crushed pineapple
and a few pinches of ground cloves in Step 2, if desired.
Easy Slow Cooker Ham from Allrecipes.com
Recipe by Patricia Anderson
Updated on March 15, 2023
The History of Our Silliest Holiday
Taco Bell announced it would purchase and rename the Liberty Bell . Burger
King pledged to roll out a left-handed burger. But perhaps no one takes April
Fool’s jokes more seriously than the BBC, which has pranked listeners for
decades with reports of record spaghetti crops and planetary alignments that
lessened Earth’s gravity, allowing people to levitate. Where did this impish
impulse come from?
There are many theories about how our modern April Fool’s Day came into
existence1. It roughly coincides with the Vernal Equinox and may have developed
during the switch from the Julian calendar (beginning April 1st) to our Gregorian
calendar – those who stuck to the old New Year were seen as foolish. In addition,
the ancient Romans had a robust sense of humor and celebrated a holiday called
Hilaria. The festival involved dressing up as neighbors or prominent citizens to
mock them.
The modern custom of pranking our friends seems to date back at least to the
18th century when England and Scotland celebrated the tradition over two days. It
began with “Hunting the Gowk” – sending people on phony errands. The next day,
dubbed “Tailie Day,” was dedicated to pranks on others’ derrieres – “kick me”
signs or pin-the-tail type games. While some of these customs might not be quite
appropriate in the modern workplace, we can still strive to lighten the mood
through verbal “gotcha”s, like punning.
.
Are you sure you want to borrow all those books? You don’t want to overdue it.
We both have to visit the library today. Dewey go together?
In The Pun Also Rises [808.7 POL], John Pollack takes a not-too-serious look at
how puns have influenced language and why such wordplay matters. In ancient
times, cultures the world over used puns to enlighten and challenge readers
(such as the prominent wordplay in the Hebrew Bible) or to test their wit against
rivals (sometimes with deadly consequences, such as in traditional Hawaiian
challenges). Even Egyptian hieroglyphs employed punning through the
increasingly clever use of picture combinations to express loftier ideas.
Pollack notes that our modern English language is rife with homophones that
lend themselves to endless punning. Such wordplay encourages creativity and
better neural connections in both children and adults. So, this April Fool’s Day, we
encourage you to treat your-shelf with a hilarious, pun-filled read. Here are a few
suggestions for the youngest of readers to the oldest:
Mr. Putney’s Quacking Dog by Jon Agee [JE AGE]
Punished! by David Lubar [J FIC LUBAR]
Callahan’s Legacy by Spider Robinson [Audio download]
https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/april-fools-day
https://www.history.com/news/9-zany-april-fools-day-hoaxes
by Kim Koering
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Spotlight on World Book Encyclopedia:
Need a reliable source for your research paper? Tired of chasing
Wikipedia footnote links to out-of-date or non-operational webpages? There’s
another option: WorldBookOnline.com!
Gone are the days of heavy, multivolume encyclopedias lining entire
library shelves…and falling out of date each passing year. World Book Online
provides up-to-date, reliable resources for all your research needs. Find
atlases and interactive maps or links to New Jersey and US government
websites. Read newspapers from all over the world. Peruse articles on
famous people or discover facts about animals and the natural world. You
can also discover art, architecture, inventions, and more.
Vineland Public Library cardholders can access this encyclopedia for
free. Go to VinelandLibrary.org. Scroll down to Research and click the green
banner, then “Click Here.” The link will bring you to WorldBookOnline.com.
You’ll need to type in your library card number. Once you’ve entered the
site, you can choose the level of research appropriate for you: Discover (for
grades 5+), Advanced (for grades 9+), or Timelines (for grades 5+).
Then check out the Research and Resources tab at the top left of the page.
You’ll find an extensive menu to get you started.
Click on something – for example, Pathfinders. Then choose a subject
matter, like Architecture. You’ll find a list of dozens of articles based on
famous architects, kinds of buildings, parts of buildings, style of architecture.
After choosing an article, you can also find “Related Information” by clicking
the tab at the top left of the page. World Book will take you to a list of
suggested articles related to your topic.
Pro tip: if you’d like to save articles, you can create a “project” – a folder
where you can save all your research for easy access. To do this, you’ll need to
create a free account with a username and password. There are also icons for
emailing and printing articles.
This is a fantastic resource for children and teens, whether they’re working
on research papers or just curious to learn more about a topic. It’s also great
for lifelong learners. Check out some of the fun features like “Today in History”
or the weekly news quiz.
by Kim Koering
The South Jersey Holocaust Coalition invites everyone to hear author,
Seth Stern, on his book on growing up in the Vineland area where
thousands of survivors of the Holocaust chose South Jersey to begin a new
life in farming. Starting small, with relentless perseverance, they welcomed
an opportunity for a new life, a quiet life, after the turmoil of their previous
years. Many had very little knowledge or the skills for what they were about
to embark. But they became successful - not only in supporting their
families and friends, but also in enriching the culture and community
throughout South Jersey.
There are many success stories. Their children and grandchildren,
many still living in the area, reminisce about growing up on the chicken
farms, and although special to many, there were also attitudes which they
were forced to confront, and at times tolerate. Eventually, many men and
women who started out as chicken farmers became community leaders in
retail, law, and medicine, with the next generations following their leads.
Stern uses interviews with refugee farmers and their children. The oral
histories and archival records bear witness to the trauma, grief, and the
desire to insulate their children from past realities. Speaking Yiddish to
Chickens dives into those memories, shines a light on a community of
survivors - survivors many times over.
An All-Virtual book presentation by Seth Stern will be presented on:
Thursday, April 20, 2023
from 4:30 to 6:00pm.
The event is free, and sponsored by The South Jersey Holocaust Coalition
and The Jewish Federation of Cumberland, Salem, and Gloucester Counties.
Registration by April 19th, 2023 is required at
A virtual event for the book Speaking Yiddish to Chickens
By Seth Stern
Seth Stern, a graduate of Harvard Law School, Harvard Kennedy
School and Cornell University, is an assistant managing editor at
Bloomberg BNA and former reporter for Bloomberg News,
Congressional Quarterly, and The Christian Science Monitor. He is
the c-author of "Justice Brenna: Liberal Champion.
www.HolocaustCoalition.com or email: HolocaustCoalition@gmail.com
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Choose from comedy to horror
to children's to documentary to
DIY to so much more!
Please take a look
at our new BAM
boxes: Book & movie
in 1 box!
note: fines are $2.00 a day per item per card.
cases with 5-9 discs count as 2 dvds. cases
with more than 10 count as 4 dvds
Borrow up to 8 dvds per library card!
as an added bonus you can
also check out 1 Binge box
with 4 themed movies inside!
MOVIE NIGHT
SCHEDULE A
Fun for the Mind
