Community Virtual Library

Library News & Events August 20 -26

Abbey — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:41:18 +0000

August 25th – CVL Book Fair Publishing Discussion

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island%20International/205/50/33

Esther Grassian (SL: Alexandria Knight) and Diane Nahl (SL: Adra Letov) on professional publishing for librarians and educators.

August 26th – Community Virtual Library’s Coexist Discussion
6 PM SLT

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/160/167/33

To vent or not to vent? What is healthier? To vent, rant, rave and get it out of your system? Or to look on the bright side, give second and third chances, and keep smiling?

CVL Book Fair Exhibits:

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
A Look at the Book
Info Island

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/68/91/33

Displays on selected topics in the history of the book

Sacred Texts
Peace Park, Info Island

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/147/166/33

Find 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

(op 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!
Mystery in the Garden: an exhibit of flowers and books
Mystery Manor, Info Island
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/189/167/33(A display of mystery authors and books with garden or plant themes in a garden setting. Browse the flower garden and view the exhibit to learn about some authors and books for your summer murder mystery reading.)
Henry James House
Info Island International

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island%20International/216/34/33

World 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.
Genealogical Publishers
Genealogy Research Center, Info Island

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/170/209/33

Gutenberg Tower of Babel

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/159/124/33

A virtual display of links to book collections in various languages at gutenberg.org
Castle of Dreams

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/76/190/26

A large collection of children’s literature book linkers on the first and second floors of the castle. In front of the castle is a mushroom garden. Click on a mushroom and get a lettered building block.
Cybrary City II Public Library

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Cybrary%20City%20II/81/160/22

Over 100 book linkers which you can purchase for 0 Lindens.
Pathway to World Literature

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Cybrary%20City%20II/108/244/22

Resources on literature around the world featuring different language, ethnic and national groupings.

Smarter Money

Groovy Grand Opening of Smarter Money

Friday, Friday, Friday, August 27th, beginning at noon SLT:

Join in the groovy grand opening of Smarter Money Island (http://slurl.com/secondlife/Smarter%20Money/122/131/21/), which has been designed and built to help young adults (ages 16-29) learn more about saving and investing in fun, interactive ways. The island includes:

Prosperville, a retro village where you can shop, adopt a Nest Egg, and make wise saving and investing decisions to hatch it
Common Cents Diner (right next to the Humble Gas Station), where the Smarter Money set hangs out;
Fort Knox, a teasure trove of nuggets of information
First National Bank of What’s Happening Now, including the lavish Vault Cash Bar
Sands of Time Beach
“Advance Directly To” Boardwalk;
“Moovin’ Onup,” a real cash cow,
Dollar Guy, the lovable dancing dollar sign.

Smarter Money is a project of the Alliance Library System (http://www.alliancelibrarysystem.com/), located in East Peoria, Illinois. This project is funded by a grant from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation (http://www.finrafoundation.org/) through the “Smart Investing @ Your Library” initiative, in partnership with the American Library Association (http://www.ala.org).

HealthInfo Island

Brielle Coronet has been conducting a RL IRB approved study for Trinitas Reginoal Medical Center in Second Life which promotes improving health literacy about heart attack and stroke through interactive games. There are 7 exhibits housed around SL, including HealthInfo Island, Bradley U, Montclair State, Univ of Illinois College of Medicine and other sims and Brielle has presented to 9 venues in Second Life since March about this project.

For this work, she has been honored by the Medical Library Association Hospital Libraries Section and received their 2010 award for Research.

Main Exhibit
HealthInfo Island Exhibition Hall

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Healthinfo%20Island/18/25/22

Mini Traveling Sites:
1. Virtual e Business Park

http://slurl.com/secondlife/virtual%20e/175/138/22

#2 Montclair State University CHSSSouth

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Montclair%20State%20CHSSSouth/116/83/22

#3 Erudio Consortio New World Clinician Education

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Erudio%20Consortio/190/70/25

#4 Bradley University Library

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Bradley%20University/98/134/25

#5 Etopia Solar Eco Village

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Etopia%20Prime/65/167/26

Alexandrian Free Library: (Caledon, Winterfell, Steelhead, New Toulouse, New Babbage, Amatsu Shima, West of Ireland, Deadwood & Al Andalus)
Library Events for August 18 through 24, 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 – Mon 2010-08-30
Where: Steelhead Public Library

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Steelhead/123/184/24

Lughnasadh!
Sun 2010-08-01 – Tue 2010-08-31
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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WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
“The Wings of the Night” with Gyro Muggins
Wednesday, 18 August, 2010
7:00pm – 8:00pm SLT
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center

http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

The Wings of Night, by Lester del Rey (1942) On a routine cargo run from Mars to Earth, a space ship develops engine problems as the results of a bigoted crewmember’s actions. An emergency landing on the moon brings them good fortune, a surprising host and a lesson in racial tolerance. Story brought in voice by Gyro Muggins.
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WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
“Words Like Pale Stones” a Rewritten Fairy Tale with Shandon Loring
Thursday, 19 August, 2010
7:00pm – 8:00pm SLT
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center

http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Words Like Pale Stones by Nancy Kress A fairy tale demonstrating the magic of words and the power of knowledge. From the book “Black Thorn, White Rose” a collection of classic fairy tales rewritten for an adult audience. The story will be preceded by a brief history of the Rumplestilskin tale, including a special presentation of Tom Tit Tot, or as he is known in Ireland Trit-a-Trot
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WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
“Nim’s Island” with Caledonia Skytower (part 2)
Monday, 23 August, 2010
7:00pm – 8:00pm SLT
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center

http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

A girl. An iguana. An island. And e-mail. Meet Nim–a modern-day Robinson Crusoe! She can chop down bananas with a machete, climb tall palm trees, and start a fire with a piece of glass. So she’s not afraid when her scientist dad sails off to study plankton for three days, leaving her alone on their island. But when her father’s cell-phone calls stop coming and disaster seems near, Nim has to be stronger and braver than she’s ever been before. Presented Live in Voice.
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WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
“The Spell of the Yukon” with Gina Pralou
Tuesday, 24 August, 2010
7:00pm – 8:00pm SLT
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center

http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Robert Service’s Spell of the Yukon is a “goldmine” of classic Alaskan poetry – undulating whimsical rhymes that expertly blend historical reference with the beauty and humor of the landscape and the people – poems include The Shooting of Dan McGrew, The Cremation of Sam McGee, The Heart of the Sourdough, The Law of the Yukon, The Call of the Wild and more! All in voice, of course, the better to enjoy them!
Upcoming Events:
STEEHEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY
The September Project
For the third straight year, Steelhead Public Library will be participating in The September Project, a worldwide RL celebration of freedom and independence. During the month of September, we will be holding a series of readings, discussions, and other events about the novel To Kill A Mockingbird. Dates and times will be announced later, but we wanted to give everybody enough notice so they could read the book. All are invited to participate, and we invite other SL libraries to partner with us or create their own September Project events. For more information about The September Project, see http://theseptemberproject.org/connecting-the-world-one-library-at-a-time/

Library News & Events July 30 – August 5

Abbey — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:42:49 +0000

Community Virtual Library

Party at the Library Art Gallery on Saturday July 31 at 5:00pm SLT

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/34/64/33

We will be entertained by a DJ who knows the music we like, have another look at the magnificent paintings and sculptures by Aethan Blaisdale, enjoy refreshing snacks and champagne from the buffet and dance with old and new friends.

The Sci-fi & Fantasy Portal’s Meet the Author event presents accomplished writer– Rae Lori.
July 31st at 1 pm at the Portal.

Her novel, “The Eye of Alloria”, is set in a future where technology impacts humanity in so many ways, even to the core of what it is to be “human”.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/199/107/33 then use the TELEPORTAL sign. Click it to reach the entry of the Portal.
We gather at the back on the main floor to the right.

Visit these URLs for information about Rae Lori and her stories, including “The Eye of Alloria”~~
http://www.raelori.com/eyeofalloria http://www.scribd.com/doc/13093619/The-Eye-of-Alloria-by-Rae-Lori

http://raelori.com/bio.html

CVL Book Fair Events:

August 1st @ 6pm – Dulcie Mills talking about self publishing
Henry James House, Info Island International

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island%20International/205/50/33

CVL Book Fair Exhibits:

The Book Path
Info Island

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/110/105/33

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/68/91/33

Displays on selected topics in the history of the book

Sacred Texts
Peace Park, Info Island

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/147/166/33

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/118/180/25

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island%20International/216/34/33

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/170/209/33

Gutenberg Tower of Babel

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/159/124/33

A virtual display of links to book collections in various languages at gutenberg.org
Castle of Dreams

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/76/190/26

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Cybrary%20City%20II/81/160/22

Over 100 book linkers which you can purchase for 0 Lindens.
Pathway to World Literature

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Cybrary%20City%20II/108/244/22

Resources on literature around the world featuring different language, ethnic and national groupings.

Library News & Events – July 9 – 15, 2010

Abbey — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 06:10:04 +0000

Community Virtual Library

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

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/68/91/33

Displays on selected topics in the history of the “book”.

Peace Park
Sacred Texts

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/147/166/33

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!
Henry James House
Info Island International

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island%20International/216/34/33

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 Island
July 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.

Library News and Events July 2 – 8

Abbey — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:52:56 +0000

Community Virtual Library: Info Island, Info Island International, Imagination Island

CVL Book Fair
In July and August we celebrate books with events and exhibits! We’ve scheduled talks on publishing, author discussions, and a few surprises, so be sure to watch for more news soon!

Book Fair Opening Pool Party
July 7th at 6 PM SLT
Info Island

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/26/183/33

The CVL Book Fair (July-August) kicks off this week with a splash! Join us for a pool party on Info Island. The pool is here for the summer and stocked with great ideas for your summer reading. We can lounge poolside with our favorite drinks, hop in the hot tub, swim, splash, dance, and have a lot of fun! Please join us!

Alexandrian Free Library: (Caledon, Winterfell, Steelhead, New Toulouse, New Babbage, Amatsu Shima, West of Ireland, Deadwood & Al Andalus)
Library Events for June 30 through July 6, 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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WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
Miss Marion Dragovar with Unicorns and Magical Horses
Wednesday, 30 June, 2010
7:00pm – 8:00pm SLT
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center

http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Join Marion as she relates stories from around the world about the lovely (and sometimes dangerous) unicorns and magical horses.
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WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
The Knight’s Tale – Chaucer with Shandon Loring
Thursday, 1 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

The Knight’s Tale – Chaucer [Preview at http://bit.ly/bp0fpC] Two nephews, as close as brothers, wrongfully imprisoned. One beautiful woman. Brotherly love turned to jealous hatred. No mere duel can settle this dilemma. A mass judicial tournament ensures, the victor to claim the hand of the beautiful Emily. This story from Chaucer’s 14th Century Canterbury Tales is translated from Middle English for your enjoyment. The 2001 movie A Knight’s Tale starring Heath Ledger is based on this tale, and of course Shakespeare’s own “The Two Noble Kinsmen” is from this tale.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Canterbury_Tales

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WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
Aoife Lorefield with the Poetry of Ancient Ireland
Monday, 5 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

Tonight, we’ll visit ancient Ireland in poetry. Aoife Lorefield will read poems written in ancient and medieval times, and modern poems evoking the ancient tales. We’ll explore what poetry meant in those times, the sacred tradition known as filidecht. Live reading in voice, chat in voice or text … all are welcome!
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WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
WOI DEADLINERS – Writers Group Meet Downstairs
Tuesday, 29 June 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
Tuesday, 6 July, 2010
7pm – 8pm
WOI Caledonia Skytower with “The Water Horse” (pt. 1)
Where: WOI Library http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/171/26
Angus and Kirstie find the most amazing thing while combing the beach after a storm sweeps through their seaside Scottish home. It looks like a Mermaid’s Purse . . . but much larger. And there’s something, well . . . different about it! Come and find out what the children discover when this gnarly bit of flotsam actually hatches! Presented live in voice chat.

Paths to Virtual Treasure: Libraries in Virtual Worlds seeks program and poster proposals

Abbey — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:41:04 +0000

Paths to Virtual Treasure: Libraries in Virtual Worlds seeks program and poster proposals

The Community Virtual Library of Second Life and the School of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University invite librarians, library staff, vendors, graduate students, and developers to submit program proposals related to the topic of virtual worlds and libraries to be held in Second Life on October 13, 2010.

Proposals are due July 31, 2010.

The Paths to Virtual Treasure: Libraries and Virtual Worlds conference in Second Life will feature a variety of interactive, live online sessions. We are interested in a broad range of submissions that highlight current, evolving and future issues in library services in virtual worlds.

Proposal Submissions:
This conference accepts proposals for presentations delivered in two online formats:
1. A full-length 45-minute presentation (individual presenters or panel discussions)
2. A poster presentation
Submit your proposal to pvtreasures@gmail.com by July 31, 2010.
Please include the following information with your proposal: Your Name, Organization, Email address, daytime phone number, program title and description, program type, brief biographical information.
You will be notified by August 15, 2010 if your proposal has been accepted.

Presenters Are Expected To:
· Conduct your session in the virtual world of Second Life using voice or text
· Provide biographical and session information for the conference website by August 31, 2010
· Respond to questions from attendees
· Attend an orientation session for speaking in Second Life if needed

Thank you for considering submitting a proposal. If you have questions, please contact:
Rhonda Trueman/ Abbey Zenith, abbeyzen@gmail.com
Bill Sowers/Rocky Vallejo, sixsunflowers@gmail.com
Samantha Thompson/Hypatia Dejavu, hypatia.dejavu@gmail.com
Lori Bell/Lorelei Junot, lbell927@gmail.com

Community Virtual Library, a non-profit library organization operating within the virtual world, Second Life, serves a dual role as virtual public library to the residents of Second Life as well as a “learning lab” for instructors, students, librarians and others interested in a hands-on experience in acquiring the skills to create, teach and inform others in a virtual setting. Volunteers on the three core sims, Info Island, Info Island International and Imagination Island provide resources, reference services, classes and events open to all. Experienced volunteers also provide tours, workshops, discussions, lectures and educational opportunities. All of this plus regular social events creates an experience that gathers (or brings) people from around the world into a unique library community.

The School of Library and Information Science at San José State University (http://slisweb.sjsu.edu) offers a Master of Library and Information Science degree, which is fully accredited by the American Library Association. The School also offers a Master of Archives and Records Administration degree for students who are interested in pursuing a career in electronic records management. Additionally, the School partners with Queensland University of Technology to offer a doctoral program in Library and Information Science. The School is a recognized leader in making effective use of leading edge technologies for distance learning.

Library News & Events June 25 – July 1

Abbey — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:50:45 +0000

Community Virtual Library

TX950 Pool Party Friday 6/25 at 6 PM SLT

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/26/183/33

Splash down on Info Island Friday night for our summer pool party! Dancing, swimming, 80s music, sun and fun! Bring your virtual tanning oil, your shades, your zinc oxide, and your swimmies. Contest for this one will be a little different…one male and one female winning $500L for the most outrageous (funny, zany, crazy) bathing gear.

China Cafe

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island%20International/54/178/32

We will resume the China Cafe informal lecture/storytime this Sunday
June 27th 6am SLT. This week’s topic is regional cooking of Sichuan -
story of ma po dou fu
Please come join us early Sunday morning.

Alexandrian Free Library: (Caledon, Winterfell, Steelhead, New Toulouse, New Babbage, Amatsu Shima, West of Ireland, Deadwood & Al Andalus) Library Events for June 23 through June 29, 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
Poetic Ponderings – Poem of the Month Discussion
Wednesday, 23 June 2010
4:00pm – 5:00pm SLT
Where:Caledon Library, on the Hub in Victoria City

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Victoria%20City/160/117/23

A discussion of a new 19th century poem each month, led by Dame Kghia Gherardi.
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WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
Gyro Muggins with the conclusion of “The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet”
Wednesday, 23 June 2010
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM SLT
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center

http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Gryo Muggins will finish up this charming sci fi story. Join us (note the different time!) to find out what those scamps are up to, what the adults think about all of this, and be ready for a few suprises. Story in voice.
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WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
Sherlock Holmes Reading-”The Adventure of the Speckled Band”
Wednesday, 23 June 2010
7:00pm – 8:00pm SLT
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center

http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

The WOI Storytellers will present (in open voice) a reading of this story of twin sisters, a menacing step-father, an old ancestral estate, gypsies, a baboon, a cheetah, and…a speckled band.
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WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
King Arthur’s Knights of the Round Table with Shandon Loring
Thursday, 24 June 2010
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM SLT
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center

http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

King Arthur’s Knights of the Round Table [Preview at http://bit.ly/bdU90f] From the time the young Arthur pulls the fabled sword from the stone, he is torn between good and evil, jealousy and love for the beautiful Queen Guinevere. Here is all the drama and pageantry of clashing swords and lances, as the mighty struggle rages on. Tonight we encounter the White Knight, see the Round Table established, discover Merlin’s fate, experience Lancelot and Guinevere’s love, and follow our tale to the Last Battle. An epic journey, from beginning to end, told in voice.
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WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
Beatrix Potters’s Friends
Sunday, 27 June, 2010
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center

http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Derry McMahon, Elegia Underwood, and Caledonia Skytower share tales and letters of beloved author Beatrix Potter. Potter’s anthropomorphic animal characters reflected the people and circumstances she observed around her, and were meant as cautionary tales. Written between 1902 and 1944, these tales are not what we expect from children’s literature as they explore the brutal and sometimes violent consequences of selfish or ill-considered actions. Come listen and take home a free gift of the beautiful virtual book of “Peter Rabbit” created by ArthurConan Doyle of Undershaw Publishing. Presented Live in Voice.
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WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
Return to the Hundred Acre Wood – New Pooh Adventures! with Caledonia
Monday, 28 June, 2010
7:00pm – 8:00pm SLT
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center

http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

A Pleasant stroll through adventured from David Benedictus’ Milne Estate approved sequel to the classic tales of the bear of very little brain and the denizens of that glorious enchanted woodland. Presented live in voice chat.
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WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme…Stories of Herbs and Gardens and Nature.
Tuesday, 29 June 2010
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM SLT
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center

http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Join Derry McMahon for herbal tales. Bring a cup of chamomile tea and some rosemary shortbread cookies to enjoy while listening to these lovely stories. Stories in voice, so no cookies for the storyteller.
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WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
WOI DEADLINERS – Writers Group Meet Downstairs
Tuesday, 29 June 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.

Library News & Events June 18 – 24

Abbey — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:33:52 +0000

Community Virtual Library

Wednesday, June 23, 5 pm SLT- Creating Simple Tools. Abbey Zenith teaches how to add textures and scripts to objects to create a poster/sign that gives notecards, landmarks, etc.; creating a dropbox to gather information from others; adding hovertext to an object.
Location: CVL Learning Lab, Info Island

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/110/234/32

Alexandrian Free Library: (Caledon, Winterfell, Steelhead, New Toulouse, New Babbage, Amatsu Shima, West of Ireland, Deadwood & Al Andalus)
Library Events for June 16 through June 22, 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

Beltane
Thu 2010-05-17 – Mon 2010-06-21
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center

http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/171/26

New Exhibits:
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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WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet (pt 3) w Gyro
Wednesday, 16 June, 2010
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM SLT
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center

http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Join Gyro for the conclusion of this great sci fi story by Eleanor Cameron.
Ten year old David Topman finds an ad in the newspaper, “wanted: a small space ship about eight feet long, built by a boy, or two boys between the ages of eight and eleven. … no adult should be consulted in its construction … an adventure and a chance to do a good deed … Mr. Tycho Bass, 5 Thallo Street.”
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WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
King Arthur’s Knights of the Round Table with Shandon Loring
Thursday, 17 June 2010
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM SLT
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center

http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Passion and Pageantry!
With King Arthur at the head of the Round Table, the most gallant men of the realm fought to bring peace, to perform outstanding deeds of strength and bravery, to win honor. It is also a time of magic, of evil and witchcraft.
Tonight we take you from Arthur’s secret birth, through the Sword in the Stone, the Black Night, Excalibur!, And more…An epic journey, from beginning to end, told in two nights (in voice).
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WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
Dubhna Rhiadra and the Celtic Warriors
Sunday, 20 June 2010
1:00PM – 2:00PM SLT
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center

http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Join our favorite Welsh storyteller, Dubhna Rhiadra with tales of the famous Celtic warriors! Stories in voice.
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AETHER SALON
Photography! Aether Salon
Sunday, 20 June, 2010
2:00PM – 3:00PM SLT
Where: New Babbage Palisade & Academy of Industry
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Babbage%20Palisade/254/60/106 and

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Academy%20of%20Industry/2/56/106

They are worth 1,000 words, markers of history, and everyday documents that reveal great artistry – photographs, which became both a pastime and passion for the Victorian era. How better to document fairies in the garden, or explorations and new discoveries? What worlds are opened up within the viewfinder, and passed on to those at home in sepia tones and black and white? Capturing photographs is not an easy task, nor is transferring them to permanence on paper – it is a matter of craftsmanship and artistry. For the final Salon of the Spring Season, we are pleased to welcome master photographer PJ Trenton to the stage. Mr Trenton will lead us to an understanding of the art of the photograph and how it has changed through the years. Join us on Sunday, June 20 at 2 pm slt at the Aether Salon as we pose, light, and click our way in the last salon before summer break.

http://aethersalon.blogspot.com

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WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
Whiskey Tasting for Virtual Pioneers in WOI Library
Sunday, 20 June, 2010
5:00PM – 6:00PM SLT
Join the Virtual Pioneers in the West of Ireland Library, as Aoife Lorefield tells about the history of whiskey, the whiskey making process, the whiskey tasting process, and guides us through a tasting. BYOB. Aoife will provide note cards about 6 different whiskeys, and lovely stories of the ‘water of life’. Why not pour a wee dram of your own, and settle down at home to enjoy the presentation? Maybe even contribute to the discussion about your own favorite whiskey. Aoife will present in voice.
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WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
WOI “Ella Enchanted” (conclusion) with Caledonia Skytower
Monday 21 June 2010
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM SLT
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center

http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Ella has survived Finishing School. Ogres, Giants, and now she faces the greatest horror of all: Her Family! Her NEW family with a step mother and step sisters . . .all the while her friendship with Char blossoms and shows every sign of becoming more than “just friends.” Presented live in voice.
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WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
WOI DEADLINERS – Writers Group Meet Downstairs
Tuesday, 22 June 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
The Celtic Cross – Exhibit Opening & Stories
Tuesday 22 June 2010
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM SLT
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center

http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Join Derry McMahon as she opens the new exhibit on “The Celtic Cross” one of the most easily identified emblems of Ireland. We’ll talk a bit about the crosses, and provide other Irish tales.

Flag Days

Rocky — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:08:35 +0000

FLAG DAYS

During June the Special Display Room in the CVL-West Building on Info Island will feature a display on “Flags Around the World.” Links will be provided to sites with flag graphics and two vendors will be in the room offering some free flag textures. Stop by, enjoy the display and pick up some free textures. Here’s a SLURL to the location:

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/84/55/35

Community Virtual Library Summer Book Club

Abbey — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 07:36:04 +0000

Tuesday, June 9th, 6 PM SLT – CVL Book Discussion on Info Island
HollyJean Allen will lead a book discussion of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson. This is an exciting book plucked from the NYT best sellers list to start off a summer book discussion series. Everyone is welcome to attend and discuss the book, even if you haven’t read it….but it is a not-to-be-missed read! We’ll meet at Mystery Manor for this opening book club selection. See you there!

Library News & Events June 4 – June 10

Abbey — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 07:33:18 +0000

Community Virtual Library

Saturday, June 5, 6 pm SLT, Female avatar presentation and performance for the male socialized typist and vice versa. Katt Thomson on the finer points. Location: CVL Learning Lab, Info Island http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/110/234/32

Tuesday, June 9th, 6 PM SLT – CVL Book Discussion on Info Island
HollyJean Allen will lead a book discussion of “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” by Stieg Larsson. This is an exciting book plucked from the NYT best sellers list to start off a summer book discussion series. Everyone is welcome to attend and discuss the book, even if you haven’t read it….but it is a not-to-be-missed read!

Alexandrian Free Library: (Caledon, Winterfell, Steelhead, New Toulouse, New Babbage, Amatsu Shima, West of Ireland, Deadwood & Al Andalus) Library Events for June 2 through June 8, 2010
Continuing Exhibits:
Caledon Library “Bookbinding and What It Might Lead To” A Book Arts exhibit curated by Incunable Sorbet
Sat 2010-4-4 – Mon 2010-10-4
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
Toussaint L’Ouverture Community Library

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/New%20Toulouse/71/98/30

The Origins of Modern Photography
Wed 2010-04-28l – Sat 2010-07-31
Steelhead Public Library

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Steelhead/123/184/24

Beltane
Thu 2010-05-17 – Wed 2010-06-30
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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WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet w Gyro Muggins
Tuesday June 2, 2010
7pm to 8pm SLT
Where: WOI Library http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29
Join Gyro for part 1 of this great sci fi story by Eleanor Cameron. Ten year old David Topman finds an ad in the newspaper, “wanted: a small space ship about eight feet long, built by a boy, or two boys between the ages of eight and eleven. … no adult should be consulted in its construction … an adventure and a chance to do a good deed … Mr. Tycho Bass, 5 Thallo Street.” Story in voice.
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WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
A Wolf At The Door with Shandon Loring
Wednesday June 3, 1010
7pm – 8pm SLT
Where: WOI Library http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29
A WOLF AT THE DOOR Retold Fairy Tales from Award Winning Writers
[PREVIEW at http://bit.ly/cZfiJ4] Hundreds of years ago people both young and old liked to gather before the hearth and listen to marvelous stories on long, cold winter evenings. Fairy tales were scarier then, and the heroes and heroines were more interesting. Did you ever wonder how the dwarves felt after Snow White ditched them for the prince? Do you sometimes wish Cinderella hadn’t been so helpless and petite? Are you ready to hear the Giant’s point of view on Jack and his beanstalk? These new versions of classic fairy tales are NOT the fractured fairy-tale picture books. Irreverent, poetic, and thrillingly evil. Don’t miss this session! Stories in voice.
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WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
DEADLINERS – Writers Group Meet Downstairs
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
6pm – 7pm
Where: WOI Library (Downstairs) http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29
Join Gracee Andel (Ellen Anthony in RL) as she hunkers down to write for an hour to meet her next deadline.
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WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
St. Columba & Library Stories with Derry McMahon
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
7pm – 8pm
Where: WOI Library http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29
On the eve of his feast day, let us celebrate St. Columba, the patron saint of copyright,
with stories of libraries, books, stories and book clubs!