SL Libraries plan events
Sunday, July 11th, 2010
Community Virtual Library Book Fair
July 7- August 31, 2010 In July and August Community Virtual Library celebrates the book! Book Fair events for next week: July 11th @ 6pm SLT - Dulcie Mills talking about self publishing at the Henry James House.http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island%20International/216/34/33
July 14th @ 6pm SLT - Rae Larkham talking about authoring/writing
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/111/109/33
July 15th @ 6 PM SLT - HollyJean Allen leads our second summer book club discussion. The book for this session is: A Year of Cats and Dogs by Margaret Hawkins - an offbeat and delightful tale of a midlife anti-crisis. Join us by the pool on Info Island for this book discussion!http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/28/184/33 During the CVL Book Fair please enjoy the following displays:
The Book Path
Info Island
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/110/105/33
Throughout Info Island on the paths that interlace the sim you will find "book linkers" (objects made to look like books that link you to complete text versions of the book on the Internet) on the paths. Right click on a book that interests you and click on "Buy." You can buy as many books as you like for Zero Lindens. You can also modify (reshape) the books you buy to make them smaller (more like a book). Each book is one prim and all have been decorated nicely by volunteers
Info Island
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/68/91/33
Displays on selected topics in the history of the "book". Peace ParkSacred Textshttp://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/147/166/33Find the sacred texts linked to books placed around Peace Park, CVL's religious resource area. These books will link you to the sacred texts of many world religions: Judaism, Confucianism, Christian, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Taosim, and more.
The Flying Book Tour
Imagination Island
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/118/180/25
Hop aboard the Flying Book on Imagination Island and take a tour up in the clouds learning about some classic children's books and authors. Please stow all luggage under the book jacket and enjoy the flight!
Info Island International
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island%20International/216/34/33World literature resources and historic resources arranged by genre. Come visit the CVL's literature collection and browse great reading by topic as well as by ethnic, language and geographical groupings. A special exhibit just for the book fair on publishing is located inside the Henry James House building. Learn about publishing markets, agents, self-publishing and more using these great resources. Other Community Virtual Library Events: The Library Art Gallery invites you to the opening of an exhibition of paintings and sculpture by Aethan Blaisdale.
The event will occur on July 10 from 5:00 to 6:30pm SLT at the Art Gallery http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/35/62/33
Timo Dumpling and Galia Beck, Gallery Managers, will be your hosts and you will meet the charming and talented artist. Public Libraries in Second Life will meet at 6 p.m. SLT Sunday, July 11, for discussion on the topic of "Innovations in Teen Services: how to keep them once they are in the door." The meeting will be at the Olathe Public Library. All are welcome. For more information contact Leeorie Alter.http://slurl.com/secondlife/Cybrary%20City%20II/200/125/22 ACRL in SL Program - ALA IslandJuly 13th at 6 PM SLT Brielle Coronet, a RL Medical Librarian will discuss her IRB approved
research study which explores the potential uses of traditional and
emerging technology platforms, such as Second Life to improve health
literacy. The project offers health information through educational,
interactive quizzes to increase knowledge and awareness about stroke, heart
attack and common medical terms.SLurl: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/ALA%20Island/56/191/28 Alexandrian Free Library: (Caledon, Winterfell, Steelhead, New Toulouse, New Babbage, Amatsu Shima, West of Ireland, Deadwood & Al Andalus) Library Events for July 7 through July 13, 2010.
Continuing Exhibits:
Caledon Library "Bookbinding and What It Might Lead To" A Book Arts exhibit curated by Incunable Sorbet
Sat 2010-04-03 - Tue 2010-10-05
Where: Whitehorn Library, Caledon Victoria City
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Victoria%20City/55/202/23
Cajun, Creole, and Zydeco Musical Traditions
Wed 2010-4-21 - Thur 2010-9-30
Where: Toussaint L'Ouverture Community Library
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/New%20Toulouse/71/98/30
The Origins of Modern Photography
Wed 2010-04-28 - Sun 2010-08-01
Where: Steelhead Public Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Steelhead/123/184/24
The Celtic Cross
Tues 2010-06-22 - Tue 2010-07-27
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/171/26
Events of the Week:
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CALEDON LIBRARY
Sherlock Holmes Discussion - The Speckled Band
Wednesday, 7 July, 2010
6:00pm - 7:00pm SLT
Where: Caledon Library Meeting Rooms, Caledon Victoria City
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Victoria%20City/155/118/23
A discussion of Arthur Conan Doyle's story "The Speckled Band." The discussion will be lead by Kghia Gherardi
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WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
Miss Marian Dragovar with Cats of Myth
Wednesday, 7 July, 2010
7:00pm - 8:00pm SLT
Where: WOI Library http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29
Join Marian for stories of famous, and less known, cats of myths and legends.
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WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
More Tales of Robin Hood with Caledonia Skytower!
Thursday, 8 July, 2010
7:00pm - 8:00pm SLT
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29
Hmmmm! Robin has promised to help Alan A Dale wed his beloved Ellen. He's off to meet a Friar who might assist in the marriage with no care of punishment from the Church. Ah! A renegade like Robin of the Greenwood himself! What adventures await Jolly Robin as he goes off to meet the irrepressible Tuck! Stories presented in Voice.
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WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
"To Kill A Mockingbird" Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, 11 July, 2010
2:00pm - 3:00pm SLT
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29
Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize winning novel "To Kill A Mockingbird" was published exactly 50 years ago today. The novel is renowned for its warmth and humor, despite dealing with serious issues of rape and racial inequality. The narrator's father, Atticus Finch, has served as a moral hero for many readers and as a model of integrity for lawyers. One critic explained the novel's impact by writing, "In the twentieth century, To Kill a Mockingbird is probably the most widely read book dealing with race in America, and its protagonist, Atticus Finch, the most enduring fictional image of racial heroism." Join Caledonia Skytower and Elder Priestman as they share a selection from this moving and beloved book. Presented live in Voice.
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WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
The Water Horse (pt 2) with Caledonia Skytower
Monday, 12 July, 2010
7:00pm - 8:00pm SLT
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29
More adventures from Dick King Smith (author of "Babe the Gallant") as Kirstie and Angus try and accomodate the rapidly growing creature they saved from the beach . . . and who they have named "Crusoe." Presented live in voice.
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WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
WOI DEADLINERS - Writers Group Meet Downstairs
Tuesday, 13 July 2010
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM SLT
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center - Downstairs annex
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29
Join Gracee Andel (Ellen Anthony in RL) as she writes to meet her next deadline. Misery loves company, so meet with her in the lower level of the WOI Library.
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WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
Enchanting Tales with Elegia Underwood
Tuesday, 13 July 2010
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM SLT
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center - Downstairs annex
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29
The Dragoness Storyteller graces us with more of her memorable tales.
