Community Virtual Library

Upcoming Library Events!

Abbey — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:14:27 +0000

The Sci-fi & Fantasy Portal hosts an encore Film Discussion on Avatar

on Saturday, Feb. 6, at 1 pm at the Portal

We’ll meet inside the Portal, main floor level toward the back right-
hand side.

http://slurl.com/secondlife.com/Info%20Island/210/94/33

This landmark places you on Portal grounds near the wedge-shaped
Teleportal device for getting into the Portal building.

Click on the Teleportal, then click Teleport.

Avatar ~ Winner of national and international awards for drama,
directing, production.

It’s a complex story incorporating humankind’s history of clashes
between technological and non-technological peoples.

It’s a story of caring, bringing one’s actions in line with one’s
beliefs.

You’re welcome to come in whatever avatar form you wish….except that
the inside of the Portal is a bit too small for most dragons.

Open Meeting at RezLibris Office
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Cybrary%20City/150/151/26
Sunday, February 7, at 3 pm SLT. All SL editors, journalists,
writers, photographers, or others who would be interested in working
on an online library/education-related publication are invited to
attend (no library background necessary but library knowledge a
plus). We will be discussing future options for RezLibris Magazine,
the magazine for librarians in Second Lifehttp://rezlibris.com.
For further information or any questions prior to attending, please
contact Dulcie Mills

Alexandrian Free Library: (Caledon, Winterfell, Steelhead, New Toulouse, New Babbage, Amatsu Shima, West of Ireland, Steeltopia, Deadwood, Al Andalus & Constantinople) Library Events for February 3 through 9, 2010.

Continuing Exhibits:

Caledon Library: From Oxcarts to Gondolas: the travel albums of Isabella Stewart Gardner
2009-07-14 to 2010-04-01
HG Wells Memorial Library, Caledon Wellsian,
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Wellsian/225/236/23

Deadwood Memorial Library – Drawn from the Past: Deadwood Role-play Characters Inspired by Real History
2009-09-26 – 2010-02-28
Deadwood Memorial Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Phoenix%20pass/124/148/651/

Taking Flight: The Wright Brothers & Beyond
2009-12-01 – 2010-02-28
Jules Verne Wharf, Caledon Mayfair
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Mayfair/31/168/23

To Move in Measure – An exhibit on 19th century Social Dance, at the Whitehorn Library, curated by Mis Leslie Weston
2009-12-21 – 2010-03-24
Whitehorn Library, Caledon Victoria City
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Victoria%20City/55/202/23

Traditional Tunes: The Musical Instruments of Ireland
2010-01-10 – 2010-04-01
Where:
West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

New Exhibits:

None.

Events of the Week:

—————————————–
WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
Jules Verne’s “Around the World in 90 Days” with Onyx Plutonian
Wednesday, 3 February 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 Onyx for the continuing adventures of Phileas Fogg, and his French valet Passepartout as they attempt to circle the globe in 80 days. Mr. Fogg is a rather persnickety lad, with peculiar habits, making the journey all the more fun for those of us who do not have to be travelling with him. The plan is: London to Egypt (by train and boat), Egypt to Bombay (by boat), Bombay to Calcutta (by train), Calcutta to Hong Kong (by boat), Hong Kong to Yokohama (by boat), Yokohama to San Francisco (by boat), San Francisco to NY (by train), and NY to London (by boat and train). All of this has a substantial monetary bet riding on it…will they win?? Come ready for adventure, story told in a rumbly tigery voice!

—————————————–
WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
Shandon Loring with “Algonquin Legends of New England”
Thursday, 4 February 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

Many assorted tales from New England Indian tribes…
“When Glooskap came to the camp, which was at Ogumkegeak, now called Liverpool, he found no one. But there lay the birch-bark dish of Martin, and from it he learned that Win-pe and the families had been gone for seven years, along a road guarded by wicked and horrible beings, placed by Win-pe to prevent the Great Master from finding him.” Read live in voice.

—————————————–
Monday, 8 February, 2010

WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
Caledonia Skytower and “Adventures with Pooh Bear”
Monday, 8 February 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

Caledonia shares selected Adventures of Pooh Bear and the denizens of the Hundred Acre Wood: Rabbit, Piglet, Kanga, Roo, Eeyore, and Tigger too! Read live in Voice.

—————————————–
CALEDON LIBRARY
By Whitman, Biweekly!
Tuesday, 9 February, 2010
4:00PM to 5:00PM SLT
Caledon Library, Caledon Victoria City
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Victoria%20City/160/117/23

A Discussion led by Dame Kghia Gherardi of the works of Walt Whitman By Whitman, Biweekly! Alternate Tuesdays at 4pm SLT Caledon Library, on the Hub in Victoria City
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Victoria%20City/160/117/23
Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass is one of the works at the foundations of American poetry. Its expansive attempt to capture the spirit and landscape of the 19th century United States has influenced an entire culture’s self-concept, and its rich language continues to inspire readers today as it has for the century and a half of its existence.

“By Whitman, Biweekly” will provide an opportunity to look closely at this beloved work. Each time we’ll spend an hour discussing its context and examining the poetry of the 1855 first edition. The series will also give those who love Leaves of Grass, and those who would like to learn more, an opportunity to explore Whitman’s vigorous and heartfelt poetry together.

Schedule:
Feb 9 & 23
March 9 & 23
April 6 & 20

—————————————–
WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
An Evening with Charles deLint and Aoife Lorefield
Tuesday, 9 February 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

An evening of Charles deLint .. one of the best contemporary writers of fantasy, deLint’s stories are playful, wistful, and powerful. Stories read in voice.

Author Peter May speaks on his new book “Virtually Dead”

Abbey — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:36:49 +0000

The Mystery Manor group produced an author talk January 31st with Peter May speaking on his new novel, “Virtually Dead”. The book takes place in Second Life where the main character’s avatar is being threatened and avatars are being murdered – in both Second Life and in real life. It’s a thriller that shows us some of the interesting sides of Second Life that we don’t usually see over here in the Info Islands and the library-related sims. Peter set up a detective agency, the Flick Faulds Detective Agency, while researching this book.

Peter May is the award-winning author of several standalone novels and two series:
The China Thrillers, featuring Beijing detective Li Yan and American forensic pathologist Margaret Campbell; and The Enzo Files, featuring Scottish forensic scientist Enzo MacLeod, which is set in France. He is the creator of three major television drama series and garnered more than 1000 credits in 15 years as scriptwriter and script editor on prime-time British television drama, before quitting television to concentrate on his first love, writing novels. Born and raised in Scotland he now lives in France.
For more information, links to Peter’s videos, and his books, see his home page: http://www.petermay.co.uk/

Upcoming Library Events!

Abbey — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:21:53 +0000

CVL/AVL library tours:

Info Island: Friday, January 29th @ 2pm SLT http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/110/37/33

Info Island: International Saturday, January 30th @ 2pm SLT http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island%20International/120/225/33

Rachelville: Wednesday, February 3rd @ 4 pm SLT http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/116/186/26

Sustainable Living Library

The Sustainable Living Library will host TWO Open Houses this month at the library. We’ll be giving tours of our new building, talking about sustainability, and networking!

Open House I

Thursday, 28 January

7pm SLT/PST

SLurl: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Etopia%20Prime/60/159/25 – Sustainable Living Library at Etopia Prime.

Open House II

Sunday, 31 January

1pm SLT/PST

SLurl: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Etopia%20Prime/60/159/25 – Sustainable Living Library at Etopia Prime.

Before the days of the event, please email either Victoria or Eileen with questions. After you arrive in-world, feel free to IM either Plautia Corvale or Ariell Enoch for a TP to the library. This is the start of a great new year. We have workshops, parties, tours of SL planned. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Victoria / Plautia Corvale

petersen.victoria@gmail.com

Eileen / Ariell Enoch

edumas8@gmail.com

Announcing the Publication of “This Book is Overdue! Librarians and Cybrarians Can Save Us All
by Marilyn Johnson (SL Marilena Basevi) on February 2 — which features a
chapter on Second Life librarians….

It’s a Harper book (from HarperCollins)…

amazon is selling it at

http://www.amazon.com/This-Book-Overdue-Librarians-Cybrarians/dp/0061431605/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1235049998&sr=1-1

Other outlets are linked on Marilyn’s website http://www.marilynjohnson.net

The Sci-fi & Fantasy Portal will have two meetings

on Wednesday, Jan. 27th.–at 1 pm AND at 6:30 pm .

These times are so people in Western Europe and North / South America
can come.

Meetings at hours for Australia, New Zealand, and Asia will happen
within two weeks.

If there are people in Africa and the Middle East who are interested,
please tell me what day & time is best.

We’ll meet at the Portal on Info Island. INSIDE the Portal building.

http://slurl.com/secondlife.com/Info%20Island/210/94/33

will land you on the grounds of the Portal. Click on the
standing, wedge-shape “Teleport” box

to teleport up to the entrance. Walk through the door toward the
back, slightly to the right side.

We are looking for input regarding:

1) programs & events people would like to see at the Portal,

2) days & times that people prefer,

3) preference for events & discussions inside the Portal or up on the
Sky Platform,

4) new ideas for displays.

The events for Mystery Manor:

Tuesday, January 26, 7pm SLT Book talk with Maxito Ricardo, “Chasing
the
Devil’s Tail” by David Fulmer, Mystery Manor, Info Island

Sunday, January 31, 12 noon, at Info Island Auditorium, Author Peter
May
speaks about his latest book, “Virtually Dead”, set in Second Life.
International thriller writer Peter May will appear in SL as his
avatar
Flick Faulds. Peter May set up the Flick Faulds Detective Agency to
research his book and will talk about the book and his research.

Ongoing exhibit at Mystery Manor is about Tony Hillerman, Southwestern
Mystery writer.

Continuing Exhibits:

Caledon Library: From Oxcarts to Gondolas: the travel albums of Isabella Stewart Gardner
2009-07-14 to 2010-02-03
HG Wells Memorial Library, Caledon Wellsian,
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Wellsian/225/236/23

Deadwood Memorial Library – Drawn From the Past: Deadwood Roleplay Characters Inspired by Real History
2009-09-26 – 2010-02-28
Deadwood Memorial Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Phoenix%20pass/124/148/651/

Les Chroniques de la Fee Verte: An Exhibit by Elric Anatine.
2009-11-01 – 2010-02-01
Toussaint L’Ouverture Community Library Second Floor
http://slurl.com/secondlife/New%20Toulouse/64/87/34

Taking Flight: The Wright Brothers & Beyond
2009-12-01 – 2010-02-28
Jules Verne Wharf, Caledon Mayfair
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Mayfair/31/168/23

Traditional Tunes: The Musical Instruments of Ireland
2010-01-10 – 2010-04-01
Where:
West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Events of the Week:

—————————————–
WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
Jules Verne’s “Around the World in 90 Days” with Onyx Plutonian
Wednesday, 27 January 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

Jules Verne’s career as a novelist began in 1863, when he struck a new vein in fiction—stories that combined popular science and exploration. In Around the World in Eighty Days, Phileas Fogg rashly bets his companions £20,000 that he can travel around the entire globe in just eighty days—and he is determined not to lose. Breaking the well-established routine of his daily life, the reserved Englishman immediately sets off for Dover, accompanied by his hot- blooded French manservant, Passepartout. Traveling by train, steamship, sailboat, sledge, and even elephant, they must overcome storms, kidnappings, natural disasters, Sioux attacks, and the dogged Inspector Fix of Scotland Yard to win the extraordinary wager. Combining exploration, adventure, and a thrilling race against time, Around the World in Eighty Days gripped audiences upon its publication and remains hugely popular to this day. Part 1 tonight, read in voice.

—————————————–
WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
Shandon Loring with “The Canterville Ghost”
Thursday, 28 January 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

“The Canterville Ghost” by Oscar Wilde is a parody featuring a dramatic spirit named Sir Simon and an American ambassador named Mr. Hiram B. Otis. When Mr. Otis learns his castle is haunted he succeeds in victimizing the ghost and disregarding age-old British traditions. An amusing twist on a traditional gothic horror tale. Story read in voice.

—————————————–
STEELHEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Alice In Wonderland Readings and Ball
Friday, January 29 2010
Readings begin at 6:00PM SLT, ball at 7:00PM
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Steelhead/125/208/25

Please join us at the Steelhead Public Library as Riven Homewood and friends read passages from Alice In Wonderland and Through The Looking Glass. Following the readings, we will go through the looking glass ourselves and dance in a fantastic setting inspired by Lewis Carrol’s masterpieces.

—————————————–
WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY @ FRUIT ISLANDS
Shandon Loring with Beowulf
Sunday, 31 January 2010
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM SLT
Fruit Islands – Slurl will be sent with notices

ONCE upon a time, in the far north of what is now called Europe, there was a kingdom known as Geatsland. It was a harsh country, with high mountains and narrow valleys, and a long seacoast with many harbors and inlets, and the men who lived there were famous for their bravery, on both sea and land. They were tall like the trees of their forests, and each man had the strength of ten. There were foes, too, to be dealt with. The great caves along the coast were inhabited by all manner of evil monsters that lived partly in the sea and partly upon the land, huge serpents with scales of brass

In the Old English epic poem Beowulf, a hero of the Geats, battles three antagonists: Grendel, Grendel’s mother, and later, after Beowulf has become king, a final battle with an unnamed dragon.
Join us for a very special and exciting presentation of Beowulf presented in Live Voice by Shandon Loring. If you have not experienced Beowulf before, it is time you did. If you have, it was not like this. You don’t dare miss this one!

Grendel’s coming, Grendel comes… And you can’t run!

—————————————–
WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
A Tribute to Robert Burns in Poetry, Prose and Dance
Sunday, 31 January 2010
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM SLT
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Join the West of Ireland Storytellers Caledonia Skytower and Shandon Loring and our friend Corwyn Allen as they pay tribute to Scotland’s fine writer: Robbie Burns. There will be readings in the Auld Scots as well as in English, and lovely ladies (Marian and Derry) dancing the Highland Fling. Readings in voice.

—————————————–
WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
“A Cricket in Times Square” with Caledonia Skytower
Monday, 1 February 2010
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM SLT
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Magic! Music! A miracle occurs and the newsstand is saved! But will our friend the Cricket be content with fame and celebrity in New York City? Find out as the story of a country cricket in the Big Apple concludes. Read live in Voice.

—————————————–
WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
Imbolc/Candlemas Celebration with Aoife Lorefield
Tuesday, 2 February 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

A celebration of the ancient Irish holiday of Imbolc (also known as Candlemas), with legends and traditions of the day.

Upcoming Library Events!

Abbey — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:51:31 +0000

Looking for something to do indoors during these cold, wet winter
weeks?

See the Golden Globe winning AVATAR at a theater,
then come to the Sci-fi & Fantasy Portal on Info Island and discuss it
with us.

Sunday’s Golden Globe Award named AVATAR as the Best Drama of the
Year . So it’s a lot more than just a well-done animated film.

Date : Sunday, January 24th at 1 pm on our Sky Platform where we can
use Voice.

http://slurl.com/secondlife.com/Into%20Island/198/107/501

Director James Cameron wrote an 80-page script in 1994, but “…had to
wait for technology to catch up with his vision for the film…”.

Paul Frommer assisted in the filming. Entirely new technologies were
used to turn human actors into onscreen avatars. More than a thousand
people worked on the production of this film.

The film is an action-adventure, journey of self-discovery, has
elements of Hindu concepts, the selflessness that love inspires, and
what we’d like to think we humans can be.

When we humans reach outer space, will we treat Indigenous Peoples
better than we have here on Earth?

In the year 2154, humans must answer that question in the face of
extraordinary technologies .

Into your favorite search engine, enter avatar + film to find a lot
of interesting links ( including a comprehensive wiki).

Continuing Exhibits:

Deadwood Memorial Library – Drawn From the Past: Deadwood Role-play Characters Inspired by Real History
2009-09-26 – 2010-02-28
Deadwood Memorial Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Phoenix%20pass/124/148/651/

Les Chroniques de la Fee Verte: An Exhibit by Elric Anatine.
2009-11-01 – 2010-02-01
Toussaint L’Ouverture Community Library Second Floor
http://slurl.com/secondlife/New%20Toulouse/64/87/34

Taking Flight: The Wright Brothers & Beyond
2009-12-01 – 2010-02-28
Jules Verne Wharf, Caledon Mayfair
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Mayfair/31/168/23

Traditional Tunes: The Musical Instruments of Ireland
2010-01-10 – 2010-03-31
West of Ireland Library & Cultural Center
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Events of the Week:

—————————————–
WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
Miss Marian and the “Little People”
Wednesday, 20 January, 2010
7:00PM to 8:00PM SLT
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Discover a world of curiosities; fairy queens, mischievous brownies, pixies, sylvan elves and magic. Miss Marian Dragovar tells an assortment of tales about the wee folk, sure to be a feast for your imagination. Stories in voice.

—————————————–
WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
Captain Kidd’s Treasure Tales with Shandon Loring
Thursday, 21 January, 2010
7:00PM to 8:00PM SLT
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Buried Riches – Captain Kidd is the most ubiquitous gentleman in history. His earnings in the gentle craft of piracy were frugally husbanded by him, and he has reportedly left numerous pots of money in holes in the ground all along the eastern seaboard, from Coney Island to Key West. The belief in these large deposits of gold has caused reckless expenditure of actual wealth in attempts to recover doubloons and guineas by those seeking to get something for nothing. Despite the hardships of the search and infrequent reward, interest in the subject is now and then revived by reports of the discovery—usually by a farmer ploughing near the shore—of an iron kettle with a handful of gold and silver coins in it. In sea superstitions the apparition of Captain Kidd’s boat is sometimes confused with that of the Flying Dutchman. Even ashore there are reports of the appearance of demons and headless men, and whispers of spirits guarding sea caves and heavy chests full of treasure. Tonight join us for stories of Captain Kidd and more pirate and treasure tales from the eastern U.S. Stories in voice.

—————————————–
WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
“The Cricket in Times Square” (Pt 2) with Caledonia Skytower
Monday, 25 January, 2010
7:00PM to 8:00PM SLT
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

The story continues as Chester learns about life in the Big Apple and makes both animal and human friends. But there is something special about this cricket . . . something lucky. But when will that magic, which the Chinese wiseman predicted, finally emerge? Read live in Voice.

—————————————–
CALEDON LIBRARY
By Whitman, Biweekly!
Tuesday, 26 January, 2010
4:00PM to 5:00PM SLT
Caledon Library, Caledon Victoria City
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Victoria%20City/160/117/23

Schedule:
Jan 26
Feb 9 & 23
March 9 & 23
April 6 & 20

—————————————–
WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
St. Brigid’s Day with Aoife Lorefield
Tuesday, 26 January, 2010
7:00PM to 8:00PM SLT
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

The first of February is Brigid’s Day, known as Embolic or Candlemas, and tonight is devoted to her. I’ll share legends and traditions about her from Ireland and Scotland, as well as moderns poems and essays. All stories and legends read in voice

Upcoming Library Events!

Abbey — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:56:56 +0000

The Sci-fi & Fantasy Portal presents our January Meet The Author event

on Saturday, January 16th. at 1 pm .

Glenn Manewell ( Tristan Merriman in SL ) will read from his novel,
THE FLOWER SELLER.

Then he’ll open for discussion with the audience.

In The Flower Seller, a man owns a small, excellent quality flower shop
and leads a quiet life until the day a terrified woman and child rush into his shop asking
for “The Flower Seller”.

The Thugs chasing them can be seen lurking outside.

Certainly they can’t be stopped, or can they?

That’s when things get really, really interesting.

The landmark to our Sky Platform over the Sci-fi & Fantasy Portal,
where we can use Voice, is ….

http://slurl.com/secondlife.com/Info%20Island/198/107/501

There is also a teleport device on Portal grounds with a board next to
it will directions for use.

We welcome people to come, listen, and participate in a lively
discussion.

Continuing Exhibits:

Les Chroniques de la Fee Verte: An Exhibit by Elric Anatine.
2009-11-01 – 2010-02-01
Toussaint L’Ouverture Community Library Second Floor
http://slurl.com/secondlife/New%20Toulouse/64/87/34

Taking Flight: The Wright Brothers & Beyond
2009-12-01 – 2010-02-28
Jules Verne Wharf, Caledon Mayfair
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Mayfair/31/168/23

To Move in Meaure – An exhibit on 19th century Social Dance, at the Whitehorn Library, curated by Mis Leslie Weston
2009-12-21 – 2010-03-24
Whitehorn Library, Caledon Victoria City
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Victoria%20City/55/202/23

Traditional Tunes: The Musical Instruments of Ireland
2010-01-10 – 2010-03-31
West of Ireland Library & Cultural Center
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Events of the Week:

—————————————–
WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
Crap Mariner and 100 Word Stories
Wednesday, 13 January, 2010
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM SLT
West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Our buddy Crap Mariner returns with his 100 Word Stories. Always irreverent, usually funny, often thought provoking, and absolutely unlike any of our other presenters. Crap will read his stories in voice. Read more from Crap on his blog: http://firstlife.isfullofcrap.com/ or from the 100 Word Stories site itself: http://podcasting.isfullofcrap.com/

—————————————–
WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
Tales from Beside the Fire with Shandon Loring
Thursday, 14 January, 2010
7:00PM to 8:00PM SLT
West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Tonight’s Stories:
Paudyeen O’Kelly and the Weasel
The Well of D’Yerree-in-Dowan
Leam O’Rooney’s Burial
The Hags of the Long Teeth
A Collection of Irish Gaelic Folk Stories told in voice.
Gaelic folk-stories are, as a living form of literature, by this time pretty nearly a thing of the past. Happily though a large harvest has been reaped from that crop which grew so luxuriantly years ago. Until quite recently there existed in our midst millions of men and women who, when their day’s work was over, sought and found mental recreation in a domain to which few of us who read books are permitted to enter. Man, all the world over, when he is tired of the actualities of life, seeks to unbend his mind with the creations of fancy.

—————————————–
CALEDON LIBRARY
Exhibit Opening – To Move in Measure
Sunday, 17 January, 2010
1:00pm to 3:00PM SLT
Whitehorn Library, Caledon Victoria City —
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Victoria%20City/59/196/23

Exhibit Opening and Conversation with the Curator Using primary sources from the John M. Ward Collection at The Houghton Library, Harvard University, this exhibit, curated by Miss Leslie Weston, provides a glimpse into the social dance world of the 19th century. Waltzes, polkas, schottisches! Come see how it was really done. The 19th century was a period of immense change in the ballrooms of Europe and America.

Dance orchestras were no longer the prerogative of royal courts, and dance became a vital social pastime of all classes. Complicated choreographed group dances gave way to intimate couple dances, and asin Second Life, a good deal of courting activity moved into the social dance arena. The John M. Ward Collection of social dance provides a superior opportunity to view some of the many aspects of social dance during this period, from the dances themselves, to the instruction, choreography, venues, musicians, and music. If you have ever wondered about the reality of dance in Almack’s Assembly Rooms, Jane Austen, or Madame Bovary, this exhibit is for you.

—————————————–
WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
Dubhna the Welsh Storyteller!
Sunday, 17 January, 2010
1:00PM to 2:00PM SLT
West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Dubhna brings us tales of the ancient saints from Wales, England, and Scotland! Very interesting stories about very interesting men and women! Stories in voice.

—————————————–
AETHER SALON
Children! Aether Salon
Sunday, 17 January, 2010
2:00pm to 3:30pm SLT
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

Those little darlings. The heirs to your throne. Washed and in their jammies, your children are true blessings. You pause. Is that smoke you smell? You hear giggling and footsteps racing up to the nursery. Getting up from your easy chair you discover the little darlings have been playing with incendiaries again. Oh, the joys of parenthood! What was it like to be a Victorian child? What is it like to play a child in Babbage? Miss Saffia Widdershins, Miss Myrtil Igaly, and Master Jimmy Branagh will show us the reality of childhood as well as the challenges (and rewards) of role playing a child in the Streamlands. So, no matter if you are a parent or childfree, you (okay, most of you) were most certainly once a child. Join us on January 17 to relive those lost years. Jed, Viv & Sera Aether Salon of Babbage (http://aethersalon.blogspot.com)

—————————————–
WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
Caledonia Skytower with “A Cricket in Times Square”
Monday, 18 January, 2010
7:00PM to 8:00PM SLT
West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

George Selden’s delightful adventure of transformation. A Cricket named Chester arrives quite unexpectedly and quite amazingly in a newsstand in New York’s Grand Central Station. How did he get there? And who are the friends he makes as his great adventure begins. Read live in Voice.

—————————————–
WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
Open Mic: Satires! Hosted by Aoife Lorefield
Tuesday, 19 January, 2010
7:00 to 8:00PM SLT
West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

The ancient Irish bards were trained in satire, which they used to maintain the standards of their society. A bardic satire could raise welts, and Irish writers ever since have been known for their skill in this genre. Tonight, bring your best satiric writing to share, and Aoife will have a few examples from the great satirists in her pocket. Stories in voice, but Aoife will read yours, if you cannot do voice.

Upcoming Library Events!

Abbey — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 02:04:03 +0000

Human Trafficking Exhibit & Experience Info Island
Opening January 11th at 6 PM SLThttp://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/130/110/33

This multi-media exhibit will allow visitors to learn about the dark
underworld where people are bought and sold, living lives as abused
and dehumanized slaves. The United Nations Inter-Agency Project on Human
Trafficking reports that this criminal activity is second only to drug
trafficking. No region of the world, no race, no gender, no age group
is beyond the reach of traffickers. This exhibit serves to provide
information about human trafficking, but also places the visitor inside this world
to experience a small sampling of the hardships faced by victims.

Continuing Exhibits:

Les Chroniques de la Fee Verte: An Exhibit by Elric Anatine.
2009-11-01 – 2010-02-01
Toussaint L’Ouverture Community Library Second Floor
http://slurl.com/secondlife/New%20Toulouse/64/87/34

West of Ireland – Newgrange
2009-11-10 – 2010-01-09
West of Ireland Library & Cultural Center
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Taking Flight: The Wright Brothers & Beyond
2009-12-01 – 2010-02-28
Jules Verne Wharf, Caledon Mayfair
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Mayfair/31/168/23

New Exhibits:

Traditional Tunes: The Musical Instruments of Ireland
2010-01-10 – 2010-03-31
West of Ireland Library & Cultural Center
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Events of the Week:

—————————————–
WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
Onyx Plutonian with Sherlock Holmes’ “The Adventure of the Three Students”
Wednesday, 6 January, 2010
7:00 to 8:00 PM SLT
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Our newest storyteller brings this Sherlock Holmes story, where a professor at a top university seeks Holmes’ help with a possible case of cheating in a valuable scholarship exam. Story read live in voice.

—————————————–
WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
IRELAND – an epic novel of history and storytelling with Shandon Loring
Thursday, 7 January, 2010
7:00 to 8:00 PM SLT
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

In the winter of 1951, a storyteller, the last practitioner of an honored, centuries-old tradition, arrives at the home of the nine-year-old Ronan O’Mara in the Irish countryside. For three wonderful evenings, the old gentleman enthralls his assembled audience with narratives of foolish kings, fabled saints, and Ireland’s enduring accomplishments. These nights change young Ronan forever, setting him on a years-long pursuit of the elusive, itinerant storyteller and the glorious tales that are no less than the saga of his tenacious and extraordinary isle.
‘Ireland – a novel’ is the work from Frank Delaney, Shandon will share some portions of this marvelous novel with you in voice.

—————————————–
CALEDON LIBRARY
Wind in the Willows All-day Listening Party
Saturday, 9 January, 2010
Where: Tinyville Library, Tinyville, Caledon Tanglewood

A full day of Wind in the Willows Sponsored by the Caledon Library and produced by Radio Riel. If you can’t join us in-world, tune in at http://music.radioriel.org

http://librivox.org/thewind-in-the-willows-by-kenneth-grahame-solo/

—————————————–
WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
New Exhibit Opening: Traditional Tunes: The Musical Instruments of Ireland
Sunday, 10 January, 2010
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM SLT
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Join us for stories and music from Rosslyn Guardian (a harpist in both worlds) and Elder Priestman (who plays a variety of instruments). Stories and music live in voice.

—————————————–
WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
Caledonia Skytower with “The Magician’s Elephant” (part 3)
Monday, 11 January, 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

Will Peter Augustus Duchene find his little sister Adele? Does she truly still live? Or is the amazing portent of the elephant and all the other disheartened and disenfranchised characters of the story come together just to be further disappointed? Find out as THE MAGICIAN’S ELEPHANT concludes. Read live in Voice.

—————————————–
CALEDON LIBRARY
By Whitman, Biweekly!
Tuesday, 12 January, 2010
4:00PM to 5:00PM SLT
Caledon Library, Caledon Victoria City
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Victoria%20City/160/117/23

A Discussion led by Dame Kghia Gerardo of the works of Walt Whitman By Whitman, Biweekly! Alternate Tuesdays at 4pm SLT Caledon Library, on the Hub in Victoria City
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Victoria%20City/160/117/23
Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass is one of the works at the foundations of American poetry. Its expansive attempt to capture the spirit and landscape of the 19th century United States has influenced an entire culture’s self-concept, and its rich language continues to inspire readers today as it has for the century and a half of its existence.

Schedule:
Jan 12 & 26
Feb 9 & 23
March 9 & 23
April 6 & 20

—————————————–
WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
Aoife Lorefield with Writers on Writing
Tuesday, 12 January, 2010
7:00PM to 8:00PM SLT
Where: West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Selections from some of her favorite writers on writing itself … why they do it, how they do it, and what advice they have for us, as well as the joys, frustrations, despair and triumph of the writing life. Presentation live in voice.

Abbey — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:46:39 +0000

January 11 – 21, 2010
Opening Event January 11 at 6 PM SLT
Human Trafficking Exhibit and Experience
Info Island

On the evening of January 11th, Alliance Virtual Library opens the Human Trafficking Exhibit and Experience. This multi-media exhibit will allow visitors to learn about the dark underworld where people are bought and sold, living lives as abused and dehumanized slaves. The United Nations Inter-Agency Project on Human Trafficking reports that this criminal activity is second only to drug trafficking. No region of the world, no race, no gender, no age group is beyond the reach of traffickers. This exhibit serves to provide information about human trafficking, but also places the visitor inside this world to experience a small sampling of the hardships faced by victims.

Coming soon to this location:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/130/110/33

Women’s Studies Collection

Rocky — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:34:49 +0000

The Women’s Studies collection on the second floor of the AVL-West Library building on Info Island is a small treasure chest of resources on the struggles and accomplishments of women around the world in attaining equality, education and improved lives.

The collection offers resources on the history of women in society as well as links to Internet websites for and about women of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Links to resources on women in the arts, military and government are also provided.

The collection, originally developed by Cat Galileo, is now managed and updated by snow Scarmon. Stop by, take a look and gain a better understanding of the struggles and advances of women in society.

COLLECTION: Women’s Studies
LOCATION: 2nd floor, AVL-West Building, Info Island
SLURL: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/86/53/41
MANAGERS: snow Scarmon

Upcoming Library Events!

Abbey — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 03:30:33 +0000

The Sci-Fi & Fantasy Portal on Info Island will discuss the film ~
“Avatar” ~ on January 2nd. 2010 at 1 pm.

This film has received excellent reviews from print and television
news media. It features a human who enters a virtual world and
confronts those trying to destroy that world. It’s filmed and shown
in 3-D.

The author, director, producer, and actors have been involved in many,
many other excellent sci-fi and other films.

http://slurl.com/secondlife.com/Info%20Island/198/107/501 is the
landmark for our Sky Platform where we can use Voice and Chat.

Type Avatar into your favorite search engine to find web links to
information. The Wiki will give you information about the plot,
author, director, actors, and background of where the ideas came from.

—————————————————————————————

Continuing Exhibits:

Caledon Library: From Oxcarts to Gondolas: the travel albums of Isabella Stewart Gardner
2009-07-14 to 2010-01-03
HG Wells Memorial Library, Caledon Wellsian,
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Wellsian/225/236/23

Les Chroniques de la Fee Verte: An Exhibit by Elric Anatine.
2009-11-01 – 2010-02-01
Toussaint L’Ouverture Community Library Second Floor
http://slurl.com/secondlife/New%20Toulouse/64/87/34

West of Ireland – Newgrange
2009-11-10 – 2009-02-28
West of Ireland Library & Cultural Center
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Taking Flight: The Wright Brothers & Beyond
2009-12-01 – 2010-02-01
Jules Verne Wharf, Caledon Mayfair
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Mayfair/31/168/23

Events of the Week:

—————————————–
WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
Stories with Rosslyn Guardian and Derry McMahon
Wednesday, 30 December, 2009
7:00PM to 8:00PM SLT
West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Rosslyn will treat us to another of her wonderful stories, perfect for the season; and if there is time, Derry will have a few lovely stories to share. So join us! All stories in voice and to benefit Project Children.

—————————————–
WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
Caledonia Skytower with “The Magician’s Elephant” (pt 2)
Monday, 4 January, 2010
7:00PM to 8:00PM SLT
West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Peter Augustus Duchene can hardly dare to believe what he learned in the fortuneteller’s tent. At every turn he is challenged . . .”What if? Why not? Could it be?” Join Caledonia for Peter’s journey. Read live in Voice and to benefit Project Children.

—————————————–
WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
Aoife Lorefield with Andrea Barret’s “Rare Bird”
Tuesday, 5 January, 2010
7:00PM to 8:00PM SLT
West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Andrea Barret’s short story “Rare Bird” from her collection Ship Fever. Set in the late 1700’s in England, “Rare Bird” weaves natural science, small birds, and the lives of women into a tale about finding the life we are meant for. Read live in voice and to benefit Project Children.

Upcoming Library Events!

Abbey — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:21:57 +0000

Continuing Exhibits:

Deadwood Memorial Library – Drawn From the Past: Deadwood Role-play Characters Inspired by Real History
2009-09-26 – 2009-12-31
Deadwood Memorial Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Phoenix%20pass/124/148/651/

Les Chroniques de la Fee Verte: An Exhibit by Elric Anatine.
2009-11-01 – 2010-02-01
Toussaint L’Ouverture Community Library Second Floor
http://slurl.com/secondlife/New%20Toulouse/64/87/34

West of Ireland – Newgrange
2009-11-10 – 2009-12-31
West of Ireland Library & Cultural Center
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Taking Flight: The Wright Brothers & Beyond
2009-12-01 – 2010-2-1
Jules Verne Wharf, Caledon Mayfair
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Mayfair/31/168/23

New Exhibits:

Events of the Week:

—————————————–
STEELHEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Wednesday, 23 December, 2009
5:00PM TO 8:00PM SLT
Steelhead Holiday Story Festival
Steelhead Public Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Steelhead/125/208/25

—————————————–
WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
The Night Before (the night before) Christmas with the WOI Storytellers
Wednesday, 23 December, 2009
7:00PM to 8:00PM SLT
West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Join the WOI Storytellers as they bring variations of Clement C. Moore’s “A Visit from St. Nicholas” (commonly referred to as ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’). Bring one along to read yourself! We already have librarians, lawyers, soldiers, the Beatles and many more, so join us for a good laugh.

—————————————–
WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
The Life and Times of Santa Claus with Caledonia Skytower
Thursday, 24 December, 2009
4:00PM to 5:00PM SLT
West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

From the immortal pen of author L.Frank Baum, Caledonia will read excerpts from his treatise on the equally immortal Claus including how Claus made the first toy, how he first traveled with reindeer, and how the first Christmas Tree came to be. Share with your dear ones both in world and out. Read live in voice.

—————————————–
ALEXANDRIAN FREE LIBRARY
Friday, 25 December, 2009

A very merry Christmas to you and yours, from the Alexandrian Free Library

—————————————–
WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
Caledonia Skytower with The Magician’s Elephant
Monday, 28 December, 2009
7:00PM to 8:00PM SLT
West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Kate DiCamillo’s new book about a boy and an Elephant and a seemingly impossible dream. From the author of THE TALES OF DESPERAUX comes a story about trusting the unexpected – and making the extraordinary come true. Read live in Voice.

—————————————–
WEST OF IRELAND LIBRARY
Wintry Poetry with Aoife Lorefield
Tuesday, 29 December, 2009
7:00PM to 8:00PM SLT
West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29

Join Aoife for lovely poems of winter!