Library News & Events February 1 - 14, 2012
Community Virtual Library
Wednesday, 1 February 2012
7pm-8pm
“Secrets of the Magic Ring”(pt 2) with Faerie Maven
When Paul finds a box stuckin the hole dug for his backyard swimming pool, the only thing he knows forcertain is he has to get it out. He isshocked by the sudden arrival of a strange boy named Henry who demands Paulhand over his newfound treasure. (pt 2 story in voice). Contact: Faerie Maven
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Thursday, 2 February 2012
7pm-8pm
Groundhog Day – Paladin ofthe Lost Hour with Shandon Loring
Like a wind crying endlesslythrough the universe, time carries away the names and deeds of conquerors andcommoners alike. And all that we were, all that remains, is in the memories ofthose who cared we came this way for a brief moment.
We all know the movieGroundhog Day about a weird time loop thingie. Tonight I'll present a story byHarlan Ellison called 'Paladin of the Lost Hour'. A story also about a strangeoccurrence in time. And oh yeah, it was a Twilight Zone episode. Story invoice. Contact: Shandon Loring
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Sunday, 5 February 2012
6 PM SLT
Coexist Discussion Group
Peace Park on Info Island
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/163/169/23 Topic: Chinese Astrology: Year of the Dragon! The Chinese astrological calendar is based on the lunar cycles and follows a 12 year cycle. Each year has an animal symbol assigned to it, these are known as the zodiac symbols. Although the history of the Chinese zodiac goes back thousands of years it is still a prominent part of today's Chinese culture. Let's talk about the history, legend, symbolism and meaning behind Chinese astrology.We'll provide a notecard with information on the 12 animals and the meanings of each, so we can discuss personalities in relation to Chinese astrology.
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Monday, 6 February 2012
7pm-8pm
“Sweetness at the bottom ofthe Pie” (pt 1) with Caledonia Skytower
Welcometo the world of author Alan Bradley's Flavia de Luce! It is the summer of1950–and at the once-grand mansion of Buckshaw, youngFlavia, an aspiring chemist with a passion for poison, is intrigued by a seriesof inexplicable events: A dead bird is found on the doorstep, a postage stampbizarrely pinned to its beak. Then, hours later, Flavia finds a man lying inthe cucumber patch. For Flavia, who is both appalled and delighted, life beginsin earnest when murder comes to Buckshaw. “I wish I could say I was afraid, butI wasn’t. Quite the contrary. This was by far the most interesting thing thathad ever happened to me in my entire life.” Story in voice. Contact: Caledonia Skytower
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Tuesday, 7 February 2012
7pm-8pm
Seanchai Library celebrates200 years of Charles Dickens
Jointhe folks at Seanchai Library for excerpts from the works of CharlesDickens. There will be birthday cake tocelebrate this august occassion! Contact: DerryMcMahon
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Wednesday,8 February 2012
7pm-8pm
Secretsof the Magic Ring (pt 3) with Faerie Maven
WhenPaul finds a box stuck in the hole dug for his backyard swimming pool, the onlything he knows for certain is he has to get it out. He is shocked by the sudden arrival of astrange boy named Henry who demands Paul hand over his newfound treasure. (pt 3story in voice). Contact: FaerieMaven-Pralou
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Thursday,9 February 2012
7pm-8pm
Swordsfrom the Sea with Shandon Loring
Vikings,pirates, heroes, rogues, and explorers . . . all have heard the siren call ofthe sea, and master storyteller Harold Lamb chronicled some of their mostdaring exploits. A treasure trove of adventure. Stories in voice. Contact:Shandon Loring
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Sunday,12 February 2012
2pm– 3pm
TeaTime with Jane Austen and Caledonia Skytower
Caledonia shares selections fromthe writings of Jane Austen. This week:beginning "Pride and Prejudice" (1813) Guests are invited to take teadownstairs in the library and cozy up next to the fire.
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Sunday, 12 February 2012
4 PM SLT
Auditorium - Info Island
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Sunday, 12 February 2012
6 PM SLT
Coexist Discussion Group
Peace Park on Info Island
Western Astrology: The roots of Western astrology date back to ancient Mesopotamia (2300 BC). From there, perhaps as early as 600 BC, astrology made its way into ancient Greece. Today astrology is taken seriously by some and is incredulous to others. Do you think the alignment of the stars on the date of your birth can affect your life or your personality?
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Monday,13 February 2012
7pm-8pm
“Sweetnessat the Bottom of the Pie” with CaledoniaSkytower
Meetauthor Alan Bradley's girl detective, who possesses a deceptive adult appeal.It is the summer of 1950–and at the once-grand mansion of Buckshaw,young Flavia, an aspiring chemist with a passion for poison, is intrigued by aseries of inexplicable events: A dead bird is found on the doorstep, a postagestamp bizarrely pinned to its beak. Then, hours later, Flavia finds a man lyingin the cucumber patch. For Flavia, whois both appalled and delighted, life begins in earnest when murder comes toBuckshaw. Story in voice. Contact: CaledoniaSkytower
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Tuesday,14 February 2012
7pm– 8pm
HappyValentine’s Day with Derry and Bear
It’sValentine’s Day, so join Derry and Bear forstories of love, hearts, flowers, chocolates, and whatever else makes up a goodValentine’s Day; we’ll try not to get too mushy. Stories in voice. Contact: DerryMcMahon
Alexandrian Free Library: (Caledon, Winterfell, Steelhead, New Toulouse, New Babbage, Amatsu Shima, Seanchai, Deadwood & Al Andalus) Library Events for February 1 through February 7, 2012.
Continuing Exhibits:
Events of the Week:
----------------------------------------- SEANCHAI LIBRARY Secrets of the Magic Ring (pt. 2) with Faerie Maven Wednesday, 1 February, 2012 7:00pm - 8:00pm SLT Where: Seanchai Library http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28Description: When Paul finds a box stuck in the hole dug for his backyard swimming pool, the only thing he knows for certain is he has to get it out. He is shocked by the sudden arrival of a strange boy named Henry who demands Paul hand over his newfound treasure. (pt. 2 story in voice) ----------------------------------------- SEANCHAI LIBRARY Groundhog Day - Paladin of the Lost Hour with Shandon Loring Thursday, 2 February, 2012 7:00pm - 8:00pm SLT Where: Seanchai Library http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28 Description: Like a wind crying endlessly through the universe, time carries away the names and deeds of conquerors and commoners alike. And all that we were, all that remains is in the memories of those who cared we came this way for a brief moment. We all know the movie Groundhog Day about a weird time loop thingie. Tonight I'll present a story by Harlan Ellison called 'Paladin of the Lost Hour'. A story also about a strange occurence in time. And oh yeah, it was a Twilight Zone episode. Story in voice.
----------------------------------------- SEANCHAI LIBRARY Part I: The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie Monday, 6 February, 2012 7:00pm - 8:00pm SLT Where: Seanchai Library http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28 Description: Meet author Alan Bradley's girl detective, who possesses a deceptive adult appeal. It is the summer of 1950–and at the once-grand mansion of Buckshaw, young Flavia, an aspiring chemist with a passion for poison, is intrigued by a series of inexplicable events: A dead bird is found on the doorstep, a postage stamp bizarrely pinned to its beak. Then, hours later, Flavia finds a man lying in the cucumber patch. For Flavia, who is both appalled and delighted, life begins in earnest when murder comes to Buckshaw. Story in voice with Caledonia Skytower. ----------------------------------------- SEANCHAI LIBRARY Seanchai Celebrates 200 Years of Charles Dickens Tuesday, 7 February, 2012 7:00pm - 8:00pm SLT Where: Seanchai Library http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28 Description: Join the folks at Seanchai Library for excerpts from the works of Charles Dickens. There will be birthday cake to celebrate this august occassion! CALEDON LIBRARY Voices from the Civil War Wednesday, 25 January, 2012 4:00pm - 5:00pm SLT Where: Caledon Library Meeting Room, Caledon Victoria City. http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Victoria%20City/155/118/23 Description: This is the 150-year anniversary of the American Civil War. Historians continue to tell its story, but at the bottom of the historians’ accounts are the voices of the men and women who experienced it first hand.Soldiers, nurses, slaves, and mothers all expressed the tragedies and triumphs of war, regardless of where their loyalties resided. Through letters, diaries, essays and excerpts, the Voices from the Civil War series will explore many of these voices and will help us gain insight into one of the defining events in American history.We’ll meet to discuss a contemporary account of the war, and what it tells us about the war and the people who lived through it. This month we'll talk about how Civil War soldiers fed themselves, and what they ate
Library News & Events - Jan 27 - Feb 2
Community Virtual Library
Friday, 27 January 2012
January is a Salute to Books for monthly TX950 party. Come to celebrate the books we've loved to read!
Come dressed as your favorite fictional character. There will be prizes for the best costumes. And a couple of other surprises...dancing and conversation start at 5:30 pm SLT January 27. Come to the Infopub for the teleport.
And thank you again for another great month for CVL Volunteers!
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Sunday, 29 January 2012
2pm-3pm
Tea Time with Jane Austen
Caledonia shares selections fromthe writings of Jane Austen. This week: more from "Sense andSensibility" (1811) Guests are invited to take tea downstairs in thelibrary and cozy up next to the fire. Stories in voice. Contact: Caledonia Skytower
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Sunday, 29 January 2012
6PM SLT
Peace Park, Info Island
Coexist Discussion Group - This Sunday we end our discussions on gratitude, please join us!
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Monday, 30 January 2012
7pm-8pm
“Sweetness at the bottom ofthe Pie” (pt 1) with Caledonia Skytower
Welcometo the world of author Alan Bradley's Flavia de Luce! It is the summer of1950–and at the once-grand mansion of Buckshaw, youngFlavia, an aspiring chemist with a passion for poison, is intrigued by a seriesof inexplicable events: A dead bird is found on the doorstep, a postage stampbizarrely pinned to its beak. Then, hours later, Flavia finds a man lying inthe cucumber patch. For Flavia, who is both appalled and delighted, life beginsin earnest when murder comes to Buckshaw. “I wish I could say I was afraid, butI wasn’t. Quite the contrary. This was by far the most interesting thing thathad ever happened to me in my entire life.” Story in voice. Contact: CaledoniaSkytower
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Tuesday, 31 January 2012
7pm-8pm
“The Eyes of Kid Midas” (pt2) with Gyro Muggins
"The Eyes of KidMidas" by Neal Shusterman.
Kevin, a shrimpy 7th graderon a school camping trip, decides to sneak out at night to climb the legendary Divine Peak. With the school bully, Bertram, harassing himall the way they both reach the top and find ... a pair of sunglasses. Kevin's glasses have been broken byBertram. He puts on the sunglasses andamazingly, he can see clearly. During ascuffle back at the base of the mountain, Bertram inexplicably follows Kevin'sadvice to "go jump in the lake." Various other things happen, all related to random comments made byKevin. Find out what causes all of theseevents when Gyro shares this story in voice! (pt 2) Contact: DerryMcMahon
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Wednesday, 1 February 2012
7pm-8pm
“Secrets of the Magic Ring”(pt 2) with Faerie Maven
When Paul finds a box stuckin the hole dug for his backyard swimming pool, the only thing he knows forcertain is he has to get it out. He isshocked by the sudden arrival of a strange boy named Henry who demands Paulhand over his newfound treasure. (pt 2 story in voice). Contact: Faerie Maven
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Thursday, 2 February 2012
7pm-8pm
Groundhog Day – Paladin ofthe Lost Hour with Shandon Loring
Like a wind crying endlesslythrough the universe, time carries away the names and deeds of conquerors andcommoners alike. And all that we were, all that remains, is in the memories ofthose who cared we came this way for a brief moment.
We all know the movieGroundhog Day about a weird time loop thingie. Tonight I'll present a story byHarlan Ellison called 'Paladin of the Lost Hour'. A story also about a strangeoccurrence in time. And oh yeah, it was a Twilight Zone episode. Story invoice. Contact: Shandon Loring
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Alexandrian Free Library: (Caledon, Winterfell, Steelhead, New Toulouse, New Babbage, Amatsu Shima, Seanchai, Deadwood & Al Andalus) Library Events for January 25 through January 31, 2012.
Continuing Exhibits:
Events of the Week:
----------------------------------------- SEANCHAI LIBRARY Voices from the Civil War Wednesday, 25 January, 2012 4:00pm - 5:00pm SLT Where: Caledon Library Meeting Room, Caledon Victoria City. http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Victoria%20City/155/118/23Description: This is the 150-year anniversary of the American Civil War. Historians continue to tell its story, but at the bottom of the historians’ accounts are the voices of the men and women who experienced it first hand.Soldiers, nurses, slaves, and mothers all expressed the tragedies and triumphs of war, regardless of where their loyalties resided. Through letters, diaries, essays and excerpts, the Voices from the Civil War series will explore many of these voices and will help us gain insight into one of the defining events in American history.We’ll meet to discuss a contemporary account of the war, and what it tells us about the war and the people who lived through it. This month we'll talk about how Civil War soldiers fed themselves, and what they ate ----------------------------------------- SEANCHAI LIBRARY Secrets of the Magic Ring (pt. 1) with Faerie Maven Wednesday, 25 January, 2012 7:00pm - 8:00pm SLT Where: Seanchai Library http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28Description: When Paul finds a box stuck in the hole dug for his backyard swimming pool, the only thing he knows for certain is he has to get it out. He is shocked by the sudden arrival of a strange boy named Henry who demands Paul hand over his newfound treasure. (story in voice) ----------------------------------------- SEANCHAI LIBRARY Ghost Stories of Hawai’i with Shandon Loring Thursday, 26 January, 2012 7:00pm - 8:00pm SLT Where: Seanchai Library http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28Description: Hawai'i's ghost tales are captured in one word - Obake. Meaning strange, frightening creature. Blending Polynesian, Asian, American, and European traditions, the Obake of modern Hawai'i embody a fascinating collection of supernatural belief and lore that permeate today's island life. Stories in voice. TONIGHT: -From Out of the Sea at Mokuleia -Ghosts of a Plantation Camp ----------------------------------------- SEANCHAI LIBRARY A Dance With Dragons - Book Discussion Saturday, 28 January, 2012 2:00pm - 3:00pm SLT Where: Winterfell Library http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Winterfell%20Anodyne/110/29/26Description: Saturday Jan 28th -1pm SLT - Book Discussion - A Dance with Dragons (published in 2011) is the fifth of seven planned novels in the epic fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire by American author George R. R. Martin. - If you are a fan of Mr Martin’s work, please join us! ----------------------------------------- SEANCHAI LIBRARY Tea Time with Jane Austen Sunday, 29 January, 2012 2:00pm - 3:00pm SLT Where: Seanchai Library http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28Description: Caledonia continues with selections from the writings of Jane Austen. This week: more from "Sense and Sensibility" (1811) Guests are invited to take tea downstairs in the library and cozy up next to the fire. ----------------------------------------- SEANCHAI LIBRARY Part I: The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie Monday, 30 January, 2012 7:00pm - 8:00pm SLT Where: Seanchai Library http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28Description: Welcome to the world of author Alan Bradley's Flavia de Luce! It is the summer of 1950–and at the once-grand mansion of Buckshaw, young Flavia, an aspiring chemist with a passion for poison, is intrigued by a series of inexplicable events: A dead bird is found on the doorstep, a postage stamp bizarrely pinned to its beak. Then, hours later, Flavia finds a man lying in the cucumber patch. For Flavia, who is both appalled and delighted, life begins in earnest when murder comes to Buckshaw. “I wish I could say I was afraid, but I wasn’t. Quite the contrary. This was by far the most interesting thing that had ever happened to me in my entire life.” ----------------------------------------- DES - SHINMACHI THEATER Metamorphosis Tuesday, 31 January, 2012 5:00pm - 6:00pm SLT Where: DeS - Shinmachi District Theater http://slurl.com/secondlife/Winterfell%20Reverie/112/26/29Description: Join the Shinmachi Performers as they ask the question: Do you know what happens when you sleep? They present an alternative version of reality...or is it? Kevin, a shrimpy 7th grader on a school camping trip, decides to sneak out at night to climb the legendary Divine Peak. With the school bully, Bertram, harassing him all the way they both reach the top and find ... a pair of sunglasses. Kevin's glasses have been broken by Bertram. He puts on the sunglasses and amazingly, he can see clearly. During a scuffle back at the base of the mountain, Bertram inexplicably follows Kevin's advice to "go jump in the lake." Various other things happen, all related to random comments made by Kevin. Find out what causes all of these events when Gyro shares this story in voice!
(pt 2)
CALEDON LIBRARY Voices from the Civil War Wednesday, 25 January, 2012 4:00pm - 5:00pm SLT Where: Caledon Library Meeting Room, Caledon Victoria City. http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Victoria%20City/155/118/23Description: This is the 150-year anniversary of the American Civil War. Historians continue to tell its story, but at the bottom of the historians’ accounts are the voices of the men and women who experienced it first hand.Soldiers, nurses, slaves, and mothers all expressed the tragedies and triumphs of war, regardless of where their loyalties resided. Through letters, diaries, essays and excerpts, the Voices from the Civil War series will explore many of these voices and will help us gain insight into one of the defining events in American history.We’ll meet to discuss a contemporary account of the war, and what it tells us about the war and the people who lived through it. This month we'll talk about how Civil War soldiers fed themselves, and what they ate |
posted Dec 1, 2011 8:43 PM by D A
Community Virtual Library
Friday, 2 December, 2011
8pm-9pm
Wine Stories at the WineLibrary!
Where: The Wine Library
Join Derry McMahon &Bear Silvershade on Friday, Dec 2nd at 8pm for a touch of the grape. Stories about wine, good times, fine women,handsome men, and more! Pour yourself aglass of your favorite wine to enjoy along with the stories. Stories in voice. Contact: Derryor Hyacinth
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Sunday, December 4, 2011 - 6:00 PM SLT
The Coexist Discussion Group meets every Sunday at 6 PM SLT. Our weekly topics are ones we feel are relevant to both our real life and second life. Last week we began a discussion of a new book - Virtually you: the dangerous powers of the e-personality, by Elias Aboujaoude.
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Monday, 5 December, 2011
7pm-8pm
“The Life and Adventures ofSanta Claus” with Caledonia Skytower
L. Frank Baum's history ofthe man in the red suit: from his discovery as an orphaned baby to hisestablishment as a maker of toys and the "Children's Saint." Written in 1902, the adventures are full ofthe same inventive whimsy that made Baum's Oz Books popular. Presented Live in Voice by CaledoniaSkytower. Contact: DerryMcMahon
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Tuesday, 6 December 2011
7pm-8pm
“Celia and the Fairies” (pt 1) with Faerie Maven
When Celia Lovejoy's parentsannounce that her grandmother is coming to live with them, Celia is delighted.Now while her parents work at their toy company, she can spend time with Grammyinstead of going to bossy Paul's house. When her grandmother tells storiesabout the fairies living in the woods behind Celia's house, her parents arequick to dismiss it. "Just a lot of nonsense," says her father with awave of his hand. Her mother reminds her that a ten-year-old girl is too old tobelieve in magic. But if there are no fairies, how to explain the glimmers oflight she sees from her balcony at night? And why does she dream of a fairygirl begging for help? All of the answers are in the woods, if only Celia is braveenough to find out. Story in voice. Contact: Derry McMahon
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Wednesday, 7 December 2011
7pm-8pm
“Simeon’s Gift” with GinaPralou
“Simeon’s Gift” by JuliaAndrews and Emma Walton Hamilton
There once lived a humblemusician named Simeon. Longing to be worthy of the beautiful Sorrel's love, hesets off on a quest for knowledge. His journey brings many discoveries, but thevast tapestry of sounds and ideas he encounters becomes overwhelming . . . and,dispirited, Simeon turns for home. Alone in the grace of nature, he experiencesa series of wondrous events that lead him to the discovery of his true self andthe glorious gift he has to offer. Story offered in voice. Contact: DerryMcMahon
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Thursday, 8 December 2011
7pm-8pm
“An Irish Country Christmas”with Shandon Loring
Barry Laverty, MD, islooking forward to his first Christmas in the cozy village of Ballybucklebo.Along with his senior partner, Dr. O'Reilly, they have their hands full dealingwith seasonal coughs and colds, and bringing tidings of comfort and joy totheir patients and the town. They even find time to play Santa Claus to astruggling single mother with a sick child and not enough money in the bank.Snow is rare in Ulster,and so are miracles, but that doesn't mean they never happen!
Tonight's story is anexcerpt from the rollicking novel "An Irish Country Christmas" byPatrick Taylor. ISBN:978-0-7653-2072-8. Storiesin Voice. Contact: DerryMcMahon
Alexandrian Free Library: (Caledon, Winterfell, Steelhead, New Toulouse, New Babbage, Amatsu Shima, Seanchai, Deadwood & Al Andalus) Library Events for November 30 through December 6, 2011.
Continuing Exhibits:
Authors in the Aether: an exhibit at the Caledon Library
Mon 2011-08-01 - Tue 2012-08-01
Where: Caledon Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Victoria%20City/55/202/23
Events of the Week:
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SEANCHAI LIBRARY
Scenes from Macbeth for St. Andrew’s Day
Wednesday, 30 November, 2011
7:00pm - 8:00pm SLT
Where: Seanchai Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28
Description:
The Seanchai Library celebrates St Andrew's Day (patron Saint of Scotland) with a twist, presenting selections from Shakespeare's The Tragedy of MacBeth (generally known simply as Macbeth). While inspired by accounts from Scottish history in Holinshed's Chronicles (1587), which would have been know to Shakespeare in his day, the events of the story actually have little relationship to their actual historical counterparts. MacBeth is less about scotland and more a study of ambition, fate, and consequences. It is Shakespeare's shortest tragedy, and is considered by many critics to be his most economically and tightly woven tale. Selections from MacBeth will be presented in voice by Kayden Oconnell and Caledonia Skytower.
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SEANCHAI LIBRARY
The Homecoming - A Christmas Story with Shandon Loring
Thursday, 1 December, 2011
7:00pm - 8:30pm SLT
Where: Seanchai Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28
Description:
It is remembered in my family that on Christmas Eve of 1933 my father was late arriving home. That, along with the love he and my mother bestowed upon their eight redheaded offspring, is fact. The rest is fiction. Story in voice.
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SEANCHAI LIBRARY
Hawaiian Stories with Lani Ka Mehameha
Thursday, 1 December, 2011
9:00pm - 10:00pm SLT
Where: Seanchai Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28
Description:
"Tales of Old Hawai'i"
Beginning with the arrival of Captain James Cook in 1778, time and circumstance have inexorably worn on the powerful Hawaiian civilization. The 'Honolulu Star-Bulletin' in 1969 began a weekly column titled "Tales of Old Hawaii" to enrich both the haole and the kamaaina's knowledge of Hawaii. Stories in voice.
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SEANCHAI LIBRARY
Wine Stories at the Wine Library!
Friday, 2 December, 2011
8:00pm - 9:00pm SLT
Where: The Wine Library
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cybrary%20City%20II/166/159/22
Description:
Join Derry McMahon & Bear Silvershade on Friday, Dec 2nd at 8pm for a touch of the grape. Stories about wine, good times, fine women, handsome men, and more! Pour yourself a glass of your favorite wine to enjoy along with the stories.
Stories in voice.
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DES - SHINMACHI THEATER
An Old Man and His Dog
Monday, 5 December, 2011
5:00pm - 5:30pm SLT
Where: Yukaku Ryurin Stage
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Aosagi/111/79/22
Description:
Join the Shinmachi Players as they present a heartwarming story as winter begins to chill our bodies.
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SEANCHAI LIBRARY
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus with Caledonia Skytower
Monday, 5December, 2011
7:00pm - 8:00pm SLT
Where: Seanchai Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28
Description:
L. Frank Baum's history of the man in the red suit: from his discovery as an orphaned baby to his establishment as a maker of toys and the "Children's Saint." Written in 1902, the adventures are full of the same inventive whimsy that made Baum's Oz Books popular.
Presented Live in Voice by Caledonia Skytower
----------------------------------------- SEANCHAI LIBRARY “Celia and the Faeries” (pt. 1) with Faerie Maven Tuesday, 6 December, 2011 7:00pm - 8:00pm SLT Where: Seanchai Library http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28Description: When Celia Lovejoy's parents announce that her grandmother is coming to live with them, Celia is delighted. Now while her parents work at their toy company, she can spend time with Grammy instead of going to bossy Paul's house. When her grandmother tells stories about the fairies living in the woods behind Celia's house, her parents are quick to dismiss it. "Just a lot of nonsense," says her father with a wave of his hand. Her mother reminds her that a ten-year-old girl is too old to believe in magic. But if there are no fairies, how to explain the glimmers of light she sees from her balcony at night? And why does she dream of a fairy girl begging for help? All of the answers are in the woods, if only Celia is brave enough to find out. Story in voice. Virtual Ability
An inspirational speech to get people with disabilities motivated in the right direction. To follow with a discussion of what motivates others in the audience to keep going and possibly give others ideas on ways they can be inspired to keep going.
PRESENTER BIO:
Timm Short, Timothy A Carey away from Second Life, has a degree in computer programming and another in math / computer science. He runs a social networking website educating and advocating for people with disabilities. www.DisabilityVoice.com Tim has been in SL since 2007 where he has the SL group DisabilityVoice. Tim has also been involved on and off with Virtual Ability and helping people with disabilities on SL. Also, Tim, among others, was involved with the original beginnings of The Hope Village, soon to be The Bright Hope Community Nonprofit. Tim is now one of the directors of the Village and Bright Hope Community. |
posted Nov 27, 2011 10:32 PM by D A
Community Virtual Library
Library News & Events Nov 25 - Dec 1
Reference News:
At the suggestion of one of our creative reference volunteers, we have just upgraded on-line services in the Reference Area on Info Island by replacing the bank of monitors on the east wall with a single large-screen viewer. People who are using a SL viewer that supports Media On A Prim (MOAP) can display web resources on the screen for easy viewing and for sharing with others in the area. Those without MOAP can access the same resources through their browsers. All of the resources in the old monitors are in the new system plus (1) a collection of instructional SL video tutorials and (2) on-line language translation services. The language translators should prove useful as Google's Translation API, which supports most translators in SL viewers and HUDs, becomes unavailable on December 1. The system also gives users the option of entering a URL of their choice.
To use the new online reference system, click on either the "Display on Screen" or "Display in Browser" button to enter the menu system. You may also need to click the screen to refresh it.
Events:
Sunday, 27 November, 2011
Noon-1pm
Steampunk Stories at Fruit Islands
Where: The Art SculptureGarden in Fruit Islands
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Mango/40/90/31
Join the Seanchai crowd for two fine Steampunk stories. "The Guilt Child" concerns machines and books, and young girlswith brave hearts. The other features a brave young lad in the old West. Caledonia, Derry, Bear, Crap and Gyro will bring these tales to life at Fruit Islands! Come in your best Steampunk finery - there will be a dance following,with DJ Derry spinning Steampunk music!
Story in voice, music on the stream. Contact: DerryMcMahon
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Sunday, November 27, 2011 - 6:00 PM SLT
Book Discussion: Virtually you: the dangerous powers of the e-personality, by Elias Aboujaoude.
The Coexist Discussion Group meets every Sunday at 6 PM SLT. Our weekly topics are ones we feel are relevant to both our real life and second life. Notecards are available each month in the signs at Peace Park and the Reference Center. We don't normally do book discussions, but this one is so topical for all of us that we couldn't resist! This advance notice should give everyone who is interested time to find a copy and read the book.
Please join us any Sunday, but especially November 27, 2011 for a discussion of:
Virtually you: the dangerous powers of the e-personality, by Elias Aboujaoude. It is getting good reviews.
Read more at: http://www.amazon.com/Virtually-You-Dangerous-Powers-Personality/dp/0393070646.
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Monday, 28 November, 2011
7pm-8pm
The Life and Adventures ofSanta Claus with Caledonia Skytower
Where: Seanchai Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28
L. Frank Baum's history of the man in the redsuit: from his discovery as an orphaned baby to his establishment as a maker oftoys and the "Children's Saint." Written in 1902, the adventures arefull of the same inventive whimsy that made Baum's Oz Books popular. Story in voice. Contact: DerryMcMahon
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Tuesday, 29 November, 2011
7pm-8pm
First Nations Tales at Seanchai
Where: Seanchai Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28
Seanchai presents a samplingof stories from the indigenous populations of the Americas. "Corn Plume and Bean Maiden" alongwith other stories of the three sisters with Derry. Bear brings tales of Coyote. Lilia brings some surprises. Contact: Derry McMahon
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Wednesday, 30 November, 2011
7pm-8pm
A Tribute to St. Andrew’s Day and MacBeth! With Caledoniaand Kayden
Where: Seanchai Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28
The Seanchai Library celebrates St Andrew's Day (patron Saint of Scotland) witha twist, presenting selections from Shakespeare's The Tragedy of MacBeth (generallyknown simply as Macbeth). While inspired by accounts from Scottish history in Holinshed's Chronicles(1587), which would have been know to Shakespeare in his day, the events of thestory actually have little relationship to their actual historicalcounterparts. MacBeth is lessabout scotlandand more a study of ambition, fate, and consequences. It is Shakespeare'sshortest tragedy, and is considered by many critics to be his most economicallyand tightly woven tale. Selections from MacBeth will bepresented in voice by Kayden Oconnell and Caledonia Skytower. Contact: Derry McMahon
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Thursday, 1 December, 2011
7pm-8pm
The Homecoming: A ChristmasStory with Shandon Loring
Where: Seanchai Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28
It is remembered in myfamily that on Christmas Eve of 1933 my father was late arriving home. That,along with the love he and my mother bestowed upon their eight redheadedoffspring, is fact. The rest is fiction. Story in voice. Contact: DerryMcMahon
Virtual Ability
Living with a Guide Dog
Presented by: Amaya Summers and/or SusanSchneiderResident
Tuesday, November 29, 3 pm SLT
The Sojourner Auditorium, Virtual Ability Island
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Virtual%20Ability/54/170/23
Amaya will be talking about living with a guide dog. Shewill describe Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind and what they areabout.
PRESENTER BIO: Amaya Summers was born legally blind and partially deaf, and has had theservices of a guide dog for 13 years. Her current guide dog Felice has been working for her for 4 1/2 yearsnow. Amaya runs the Centering Place, a collection of mental health self-helpand peer support resources in Second Life.
Presentation will be in both voice and text.
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A Personal Perspective on Animal AssistedTherapy
Or...On the Other End of the Leash
November is National Family Caregiver's Month! Pets areoften an important member of families, and the intentional use of canines canhelp those who need care achieve their potential and improve quality of life.Dr. Debra Sellers, Kansas State University, will share her personal experiencesas an animal assisted therapist and volunteer and outline the differencesbetween the two. She'll discuss specific intervention techniques and sharesuccess stories, as well as efforts that didn't go quite as planned. Hear aboutthe joys and sorrows of working as a member of a human-animal team, and learnhow that team has changed. Come prepared to engage in discussion and askquestions.
As a complement to the presentation, attendees are invitedto tour The LiveAbility House and earn L$250 Lindens by providing feedback onthe experience. Come and celebrate national Family Caregiver's Month with us onNovember 28, 5pm SLT at: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Morrill/40/198/25
Thynka Little
Cooperative Extension |
posted Nov 17, 2011 7:57 PM by D A
Community Virtual Library
Friday, 18 November 2011
8pm-9pm
Two Agatha Christie Mysteries atMystery Manor!
Where: Mystery Manor
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/195/164/33
Two AgathaChristie Mysteries! Join the SeanchaiLibrary team for a double helping of Agatha Christie tonight. First up the men present: Hercule Poirot and"Four and Twenty Blackbirds"; then the ladies have their turn as MissMarple investigates "The Case of the Perfect Maid". 8pm at Mystery Manor, in voice. Contact: Derry,Leeorie or Hyacinth
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Coexist Discussion Group
Sunday, November 20, 2011 – 6:00 PM SLT
Food, cooking, holidays and you - what is your survival plan for the holidays? Do you cook but not partake? Do you give in and work it off in January? Is it not a problem (lucky you!)?
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/162/170/23
**ADVANCE NOTICE**
Coexist Discussion Group
Sunday, November 27, 2011 - 6:00 PM SLT
Book Discussion: Virtually you: the dangerous powers of the e-personality, by Elias Aboujaoude.
The Coexist Discussion Group meets every Sunday at 6 PM SLT. Our weekly topics are ones we feel are relevant to both our real life and second life. Notecards are available each month in the signs at Peace Park and the Reference Center. We don't normally do book discussions, but this one is so topical for all of us that we couldn't resist! This advance notice should give everyone who is interested time to find a copy and read the book.
Please join us any Sunday, but especially November 27, 2011 for a discussion of:
Virtually you: the dangerous powers of the e-personality, by Elias Aboujaoude. It is getting good reviews.
Read more at: http://www.amazon.com/Virtually-You-Dangerous-Powers-Personality/dp/0393070646.
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Monday, 21 November, 2011
7pm - 8pm
Caledonia Skytower with StuartLittle (pt 2)
Where: Seanchai Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28
Stuart'sfriend Margalo flees when she is warned that one of Snowbell's friends intendsto eat her, and Stuart strikes out to find her and bring her home. A friendlydentist, who is also the owner of the boat Stuart had raced in Central Park, gives him use of a gasoline-powered modelcar, and Stuart departs to see the country. He works for a while as asubstitute teacher and comes to the town of Ames Crossing, where he meets a girl namedHarriet Ames who is no taller than he is. They go on one date, and then Stuartleaves town. As the book ends, he has not yet found Margalo, but feelsconfident he will do so.
Presented Livein Voice, by Caledonia Skytower. Contact: DerryMcMahon
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Tuesday, 22 November, 2011
7pm - 8pm
Kayden Oconnell with “The Windows of Brimnes”
Where: Seanchai Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28
Description:
Bill Holm's travel storiesfrom Iceland-- "The Windows of Brimnes".
Poet, musician, wit, andpolemicist Bill Holm repairs to his Icelandic cottage to reflect on the United Statesand what it might learn from the land of his ancestral roots. Holm captures Iceland’s warmth and genuinecommunity, its secularism, pacifism, and love of nature, poetry, andmusic. Story in voice. Contact: DerryMcMahon
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Wednesday, 23 November, 2011
6.30pm - 7pm
“Alice’sRestaurant” with Shandon Loring
Where: Seanchai Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28
The iconicsong about Arlo Guthrie's Thanksgiving garbage caper, brought to life byShandon Loring, complete with the Group W bench and the 27 8x10 color glossyphotographs.
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Wednesday, 23 November, 2011
7pm - 8pm
Thanksgiving Stories at Seanchai
Where: Seanchai Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28
Tomorrow is the AmericanThanksgiving holiday, so tonight join the Seanchai Library folks for grand,funny, witty, bittersweet tales of the Thanksgiving holiday, and of food! A modest buffet will be available. Stories in voice, between mouthfuls. Contact: DerryMcMahon
Alexandrian Free Library: (Caledon, Winterfell, Steelhead, New Toulouse, New Babbage, Amatsu Shima, Seanchai, Deadwood & Al Andalus) Library Events for November 16 through November 22, 2011, with an addition for November 23.
Continuing Exhibits:
Authors in the Aether: an exhibit at the Caledon Library
Mon 2011-08-01 - Tue 2012-08-01
Where: Caledon Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Victoria%20City/55/202/23
Events of the Week:
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SEANCHAI LIBRARY
“Peace Like a River” with Kayden Oconnell
Wednesday, 16 November, 2011
7:00pm - 8:00pm SLT
Where: Seanchai Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28
Description:
Leif Enger's "Peace Like a River"
Here's a quote from The Christian Science Monitor: "Enger has written a book that's boldly romantic and unabashedly appealing, a collage of legends from sources sacred and profane -- from the Old Testament to the Old West, from the Gospels to police dramas."
Reading in open voice.
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SEANCHAI LIBRARY
AN IRISH WIFE with Shandon Loring
Thursday, 17 November, 2011
7:00pm - 8:00pm SLT
Where: Seanchai Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28
Description:
Gentle, poignant, charming, droll, tragic, triumphant, wise, and unforgettable! From modern Irish storyteller Frank Delaney comes "Ireland: A Novel". Tonight we will share some stories of long ago Ireland and the romance and blessedness of having an Irish wife. Story in voice.
As you probably know, no one can write a poem. There’s no such act as writing a poem. That’s not how poems are made. Oh, yes, there’s the physical business of pen, ink, and paper—but that isn’t whence the poem comes. Nor may you send out and fetch a poem from where it’s been living. No, like it or like it not, you have to wait for a poem to arrive.
The people we call “poets,” by which I mean true, real poets—they’re merely very keen listeners who’ve learned to recognize when a poem’s dropping by. Then they copy down what the poem’s telling them in their heads. After that, they tidy up the writing, ask their wives, sisters, or daughters to look it over for them, and so the poem’s finished, next to be seen on the pages of some august publication in the Northern Hemisphere where they pay you minus tuppence per line and hope you don’t visit them naked roaring for more cash.
The thing about true poets is—they never have to wait. Some people are born lucky. They long to eat a hazelnut, and next thing a man walks past their front door with a bag of nuts and he offers them one. Or a woman who likes the fruit called “mango” stands at her window, and below in the street she sees a dark and handsome stranger who holds up his hand and offers her the only mango this side of Rangoon.
Poets are like that with poems. No sooner do they listen out than a poem swoops down, whispers something to the top of their heads, and they feel it flowing down into their brain, down along their arms, into their fingers, and out onto the page in black letters.
And poems are like angels. They visit often, but you’ve to be watching out for them, and you’ve to believe in them to benefit from their gifts. Ireland has a great many poets because we’ve a quiet country here, with empty fields and silent lanes, where it’s very easy to hear poems when they come by. But where did full poetry start here—I mean, that wasn’t religious or prayers? Well, according to my friend the Storyteller, it was all typically Irish. It started because of a husband, his foreign wife, and a lawsuit…
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DES - SHINMACHI THEATER
The Life of Wu Ming
Monday, 21 November, 2011
5:00pm - 5:30pm SLT
Where: Yukaku Ryurin Stage
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Aosagi/111/79/22
Description:
Join the Shinmachi players as they tell the story of the monk Wu-Ming who, despite being a bit dense, or perhaps because of it, seems to unwittingly and accidentally serve the function of a great teacher.
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AETHER SALON
Æther Salon - Victuals!
Sunday, 20 November, 2011
7:00pm - 8:00pm SLT
Where: Aether Salon HQ
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Babbage%20Palisade/254/60/106 and http://slurl.com/secondlife/Academy%20of%20Industry/2/56/106
Description:
What's that bubbling in the pot on the stove? SCIENCE! Kitchen technology took great strides in the Victorian era, thanks in part to discoveries by Louis Pasteur, Gale Borden, George B. Simpson and many other inventive and scientific minds. Learn about surprising changes in food preparation of yesteryear - and how you can bring a bit of vintage techniques into your kitchen of today.
Salon presenter Ceejay Writer practices what she preaches. In her First Life, she grows and preserves foods to last through the winter months. She is a self-taught herbalist with extensive herb and tea gardens, an organic vegetable gardener and forest forager. Besides traditional canning, she enjoys figuring out new uses for her beloved dehydrator. Most of her favored food preparation methods pre-date her own birth
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SEANCHAI LIBRARY
Stuart Little (Pt. 2) with Caledonia Skytower
Monday, 21 November, 2011
7:00pm - 8:00pm SLT
Where: Seanchai Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28
Description:
Stuart's friend Margalo flees when she is warned that one of Snowbell's friends intends to eat her, and Stuart strikes out to find her and bring her home. A friendly dentist, who is also the owner of the boat Stuart had raced in Central Park, gives him use of a gasoline-powered model car, and Stuart departs to see the country. He works for a while as a substitute teacher and comes to the town of Ames Crossing, where he meets a girl named Harriet Ames who is no taller than he is. They go on one date, and then Stuart leaves town. As the book ends, he has not yet found Margalo, but feels confident he will do so.
Presented Live in Voice, by Caledonia Skytower.
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SEANCHAI LIBRARY
Kayden Oconnell with “The Windows of Brimnes”
Tuesday, 22 November, 2011
7:00pm - 8:00pm SLT
Where: Seanchai Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28
Description:
Bill Holm's travel stories from Iceland -- "The Windows of Brimnes".
Poet, musician, wit, and polemicist Bill Holm repairs to his Icelandic cottage to reflect on the United States and what it might learn from the land of his ancestral roots. Holm captures Iceland’s warmth and genuine community, its secularism, pacifism, and love of nature, poetry, and music. Story in voice.
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CALEDON LIBRARY
Voices from the Civil War: A Discussion Series at the Caledon Library
Wednesday, 23 November, 2011
4:00pm - 5:00pm SLT
Where: Caledon Library Meeting Room
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Victoria%20City/155/118/23
Description:
This is the 150-year anniversary of the American Civil War. Historians continue to tell its story, but at the bottom of the historians’ accounts are the voices of the men and women who experienced it first hand.Soldiers, nurses, slaves, and mothers all expressed the tragedies and triumphs of war, regardless of where their loyalties resided. Through letters, diaries, essays and excerpts, the Voices from the Civil War series will explore many of these voices and will help us gain insight into one of the defining events in American history. On the 4th Wednesday of each month we’ll meet to discuss a contemporary account of the war, and what it tells us about the war and the people who lived through it.
This month our text for discussion is The Wound-Dresser by Walt Whitman |
posted Nov 14, 2011 4:37 PM by D A
Community Virtual Library
Sunday, November 13, 2011 – 6:00 PM SLT
Food Issues - In the first weeks of November we'll discuss food and the issues surrounding food. Please join us!
Healthy versus disordered eating, Part 1: What is unhealthy eating? Is obesity an eating disorder or genetic? What causes anorexia and buliema and can they be overcome?
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/162/170/23
Don't forget--After the Thanksgiving (US) holiday, we will switch tracks with a book discussion-- "Virtually you: the dangerous powers of the e-personality", by Elias Aboujaoude on Nov. 27th at 6 PM SLT.
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Monday, 14 November, 2011
7pm - 8pm
“Stuart Little” (pt 1) with Caledonia Skytower
Where: Seanchai Library http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28
E. B. White's classic firstchildren's book - Stuart Little is no ordinary mouse. Born in a family of humans, he lives in New York City with hisparents, his older brother George, and Snowbell the cat. Though he's shy and thoughtful, he's also atrue lover of adventure!
Presented Live in Voice, by Caledonia Skytower.
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Other Worlds Bookclub
Join library students from the University of Western Ontario on Tuesdays from 4PM - 5PM SLT at Ways With Words for a four-part book club series on the theme of Other Worlds. We will explore the worlds of Harry Potter, Middle Earth, Wonderland and Narnia.
This Tuesday, November 8, we will be exploring Narnia.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/47/199/23
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Tuesday, 15 November, 2011
7pm - 8pm
Asimov’s “Tales of the BlackWidowers” with Bear Silvershade
Where: Seanchai Library http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28
Did you know Isaac Asimovwrote mysteries as well as about robots? Now is your chance to see another sideof the great science fiction writer as Bear Silvershade delves into The Talesof the Black Widowers.
The Black Widowers werebased on a literary dining club Asimov belonged to known as the Trap DoorSpiders. (Members of the Widowers were based on real-life Spiders, some of themfamous writers in their own right.)
Six club members meet once amonth at a private room at the Milano restaurant in New York. Each one takes turn to act as hostfor the evening and brings along a guest for the occasion. The guest may be afriend, relative or colleague from work (women are not allowed at theirmeetings, though they are very welcome at Seanchai) and after the main course,guest goes on the grill and is asked to justify his existence… and the mysterysolving begins. Stories in voice. Contact: DerryMcMahon
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Wednesday, 16 November, 2011
7pm - 8pm
“Peace Like a River” withKayden Oconnell
Where: Seanchai Library http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28
Leif Enger's "PeaceLike a River"
From The Christian ScienceMonitor: "Enger has written a book that's boldly romantic and unabashedlyappealing, a collage of legends from sources sacred and profane -- from the OldTestament to the Old West, from the Gospels to police dramas."
Reading in open voice. Contact: DerryMcMahon
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November events at Mystery Manor
The Sherlock Holmes exhibit continues at Mystery Manor.
Mystery Discussion - Mysteries. Period.
Lludmila Loves a Mystery!
Thursday, Nov. 17, 5pm SLT
Mystery Manor: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/195/164/33
Lludmila loves a mystery! And she'd love to chat with you about
mysteries. Please join us for the monthly discussion on mysteries at
Mystery Manor. This month we discuss historical mysteries (Mysteries.
Period). If you've ever wanted some recommendations for what to read
next, or wondered why we like historical mysteries, the date is
Thursday, November 17, 5pm SLT for Mysteries. Period. Costumes not
necessary, but always so much fun.
Contact: Lludmila Mirrikh
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Thursday, 17 November, 2011
7pm - 8pm
“An Irish Wife” with ShandonLoring
Where: Seanchai Library http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28
Gentle, poignant, charming,droll, tragic, triumphant, wise, and unforgettable! From modern Irishstoryteller Frank Delaney comes "Ireland: A Novel". Tonight wewill share some stories of long ago Ireland and the romance andblessedness of having an Irish wife. Story in voice.
As you probably know, no onecan write a poem. There’s no such act as writing a poem. That’s not how poemsare made. Oh, yes, there’s the physical business of pen, ink, and paper—butthat isn’t whence the poem comes. Nor may you send out and fetch a poem fromwhere it’s been living. No, like it or like it not, you have to wait for a poemto arrive.
The people we call “poets,” by which I mean true, realpoets—they’re merely very keen listeners who’ve learned to recognize when apoem’s dropping by. Then they copy down what the poem’s telling them in theirheads. After that, they tidy up the writing, ask their wives, sisters, ordaughters to look it over for them, and so the poem’s finished, next to be seenon the pages of some august publication in the Northern Hemisphere where theypay you minus tuppence per line and hope you don’t visit them naked roaring formore cash.
The thing about true poets is—they never have to wait.Some people are born lucky. They long to eat a hazelnut, and next thing a manwalks past their front door with a bag of nuts and he offers them one. Or awoman who likes the fruit called “mango” stands at her window, and below in thestreet she sees a dark and handsome stranger who holds up his hand and offers herthe only mango this side of Rangoon.
Poets are like that with poems. No sooner do they listenout than a poem swoops down, whispers something to the top of their heads, andthey feel it flowing down into their brain, down along their arms, into theirfingers, and out onto the page in black letters.
And poems are like angels. They visit often, but you’veto be watching out for them, and you’ve to believe in them to benefit fromtheir gifts. Irelandhas a great many poets because we’ve a quiet country here, with empty fieldsand silent lanes, where it’s very easy to hear poems when they come by. Butwhere did full poetry start here—I mean, that wasn’t religious or prayers?Well, according to my friend the Storyteller, it was all typically Irish. Itstarted because of a husband, his foreign wife, and a lawsuit…Story invoice. Contact: DerryMcMahon
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UNCP SL Library
Please join the Mary Livermore Library in Second Life for our Book
Club Series Native American Storytelling Night on November 17th at 12
pm SLT. The Library will present stories by and about Native
Americans in voice, and all attendees are invited to read short
stories or poetry by or about Native Americans as well. Our Book Club
event will be held in our Second Life library reading room located at
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Dotoorak/220/207/401/.
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Alexandrian Free Library: (Caledon, Winterfell, Steelhead, New Toulouse, New Babbage, Amatsu Shima, Seanchai, Deadwood & Al Andalus) Library Events for November 9 through November 15, 2011.
Continuing Exhibits:
Authors in the Aether: an exhibit at the Caledon Library
Mon 2011-08-01 - Tue 2012-08-01
Where: Caledon Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Victoria%20City/55/202/23
Events of the Week:
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SEANCHAI LIBRARY
“All Summer In A Day” with Gyro Muggins
Wednesday, 9 November, 2011
7:00pm - 8:00pm SLT
Where: Seanchai Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28
Description:
This story by Ray Bradbury is about a class of school children on Venus, which in this tale is a jungle world of constant torrential rainstorms, where the sun is only visible for one hour every seven years. Such an occurrence is imminent. One of the children, Margot, had moved to Venus from Earth five years before the story takes place, and she is the only one in her class to remember sunshine. She has become frail and miserable there, and almost has a nervous breakdown from the anxiety of living with the relentless rain. Join us to hear what happens when the sun comes out. Story in voice.
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SEANCHAI LIBRARY
RIP VAN WINKLE with Shandon Loring
Thursday, 10 November, 2011
7:00pm - 8:00pm SLT
Where: Seanchai Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28
Description:
Rip Van Winkle - Diedrich Knickerbocker
A man who sleeps for twenty years in the Catskill Mountains wakes to a much-changed world. "As they ascended, Rip every now and then heard long rolling peals, like distant thunder, that seemed to issue out of a deep ravine..."
followed by stories from Little People - Ron Quinn
Tales of little people living in and around the haunting hills of the Catskill Mountains.
Introduction
Voices in the Forest
Little Girl Lost
The Old House
The Old Tree
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DES - SHINMACHI THEATER
The Life of Wu Ming
Monday, 14 November, 2011
5:00pm - 5:30pm SLT
Where: DeS - Shinmachi Theater
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Winterfell%20Ebonshire/221/89/27
Description:
Join the Shinmachi players as they tell the story of the monk Wu-Ming who, despite being a bit dense, or perhaps because of it, seems to unwittingly and accidentally serve the function of a great bodhisattva.
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SEANCHAI LIBRARY
Stuart Little (Pt. 1) with Caledonia Skytower
Monday, 14 November, 2011
7:00pm - 8:00pm SLT
Where: Seanchai Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28
Description:
E. B. White's classic first children's book - Stuart Little is no ordinary mouse. Born in a family of humans, he lives in New York City with his parents, his older brother George, and Snowbell the cat. Though he's shy and thoughtful, he's also a true lover of adventure!
Presented Live in Voice, by Caledonia Skytower.
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SEANCHAI LIBRARY
Asimov’s “Tales of the Black Widowers” with Bear Silvershade
Tuesday, 15 November, 2011
7:00pm - 7:30pm SLT
Where: Seanchai Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28
Description:
Did you know Isaac Asimov wrote mysteries as well as about robots? Now is your chance to see another side of the great science fiction writer as Bear Silvershade delves into The Tales of the Black Widowers.
The Black Widowers were based on a literary dining club Asimov belonged to known as the Trap Door Spiders. (Members of the Widowers were based on real-life Spiders, some of them famous writers in their own right.) |
posted Jul 26, 2011 10:16 AM by D A
Community Virtual Library
Exhibits:
Fantasy Destinations Exhibit
Date: March 3rd thru March 31st
Location:
LIS Student Union
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/146/90/34
Desc-ription:
An exhibit showcasing an exciting array of fantasy destinations, highlighting
Magical Kingdoms, Kid Fantasy, Dark & Mysterious Realms, and Science Fiction
Adventures.
Contact Names: Dawn Greymist and Zoo Foodiboo
Events:
Date: March 19th, 3-4pm SLT
“Places to Play:” A CVL Travelogue
tour
Join us in a guided tour of fun places in SL: Chesea’s diner
and
bowling alley; Movie Theater and bumper cars @ Vitae and the
Celestial
Game Tower. Tour presented in text. Meeting location is the
CVL
Auditorium, Info Island
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/87/148/23
Saturday, 19 March & Sunday, 20 March
Various times
Seanchai Library at StoryFest!
Where: Branwen Arts Center:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Bran/68/99/24
(Main Landing Zone)
Join the Seanchai Library (and many others) at StoryFest to celebrate World
Storytelling Day!
See the blog for the schedule and more details:
http://storyfestsl2011.blogspot.com/
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Coexist Discussion Group
Sunday – March 20 at 6 PM SLT
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/162/170/23
Do you sometimes feel nervous or afraid – public speaking? Tests? Job stress?
Ernest will lead tonight’s discussion about how you can make your anxieties work
for you!
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Monday, 21 March, 2011
7pm – 8pm
Conclusion: “The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle” with
Caledonia Skytower
Where: Seanchai Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28
Description:
A young adult historical fiction novel by the American author
Avi that was published in 1990. It takes place during the transatlantic crossing
of a ship from England to America in the 19th century. The book chronicles the
evolution of the title character as she is pushed outside of her naive existence
and learns about life aboard a ship. The novel was well received and won several
awards, including as a Newberry Honor book. Presented live in voice by Caledonia
Skytower.
Contact: Derry McMahon
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Library Tour
CVL InfoIsland
Wednesday, March 22nd @ 5 pm SLT
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/119/105/23
A guided tour of the Community Virtual Library Info Island. The tour will
last about one hour.
For more information contact Mucaro India in-world or at
indiamucaro@gmail.com
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Tuesday, 22 March, 2011
7pm – 8pm
Issac Asimov’s ‘Robbie’ with Bear Silvershade
Where: Seanchai Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28
Description:
Having a robot in the house is the latest craze, and the
Weston family basks in the glory and prestige of owning Robbie, who they put to
work as the perfect nanny for their daughter. But as the fad fades and
anti-robot sentiment begins to grow, Gloria’s mother begins to fear not Robbie,
but the opinions of the neighbours. Gloria, however, is not going to give up on
her loyal robot friend so easily. First published in Sept. 1940 as Strange
Playfellow, Robbie was the first of Isaac Asimov’s positronic robot stories to
be published. Story in voice.
Contact: Derry McMahon
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Wednesday, 23 March, 2011
7pm-8pm
Seanchai Library Anniversary – Stories Galore!
Where: Seanchai Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28
Description:
Join the Seanchai Library as they celebrate their third year
of storytelling! From the beginnings in West of Ireland, to our present home on
Imagination Island, it has been a grand ride. Come celebrate with us!! Stories
of all types will be offered, and there will be cake and champagne. Stories in
voice, as always. Contact: Derry McMahon
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Thursday, 24 March, 2011
7pm-8pm
The Tale of Tam Lin, the Faery Knight, with Shandon Loring
Where: Seanchai Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28
Description:
Faery mischief, romance and enchantment all rolled into one.
Dim the lights, gather around the hearth and imagine that you can hear the
tinkling bells of faery bridles. Story in voice.
Contact: Derry McMahon
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Alexandrian Free Library: (Caledon,
Winterfell, Steelhead, New Toulouse, New Babbage, Amatsu Shima, Seanchai,
Deadwood & Al Andalus) Library Events for March 16 through March 22,
2011.
Continuing Exhibits:
To Move in Measure, an exhibit on Social Dance,
curated by Miss Leslie Weston
Mon 2010-11-01 – Fri 2011-07-01
Where:
Whitehorn Library, Caledon Victoria City
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Victoria%20City/55/202/23
Celebrating Mardi Gras
Fri 2011-02-04 – Sat 2011-04-02
Where: Toussaint
L’Ouverture Community Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/New%20Toulouse/58/95/30
Events of the
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SEANCHAI LIBRARY
“The Quiet Man” with Caledonia
Skytower
Wednesday 16 March, 2011
7:00pm – 8:00pm SLT
Where: Seanchai
Library on Imagination Island
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28
Join us for the quintessential St. Patrick’s Day story….”The Quiet Man” made
famous in the movie with Maureen O’Hara and John Wayne. Let our Caledonia get
you ready for St. Patrick’s Day.
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SEANCHAI
LIBRARY
Legends & Stories of Ireland with Shandon Loring
Thursday, 17
March, 2011
7:00pm – 8:00pm SLT
Where: Seanchai Library on Imagination
Island
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28
Bar room legends, fireside fables, and nebulous folk tales gathered in the
1800’s by Samuel Lover and brought to life tonight by Shandon Loring. Stories in
Live Voice.
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SEANCHAI LIBRARY
Seanchai Lilbrary at
Storyfest
Saturday, 19 March, 2011 and Sunday, 20 March, 2011
Various
times
Where: Branwen Arts Center
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Bran/68/99/24
Join the Seanchai Library at StoryFest! Two days of stories and similar
events to celebrate World Storytelling Day.
See the blog for more details:
http://storyfestsl2011.blogspot.com/
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SEANCHAI
LIBRARY
Conclusion: “The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle” with Caledonia
Skytower
Monday, 21 March, 2011
7:00pm – 8:00pm SLT
Where: Seanchai
Library on Imagination Island
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28
A young adult historical fiction novel by the American author Avi that was
published in 1990. It takes place during the transatlantic crossing of a ship
from England to America in the 19th century. The book chronicles the evolution
of the title character as she is pushed outside of her naive existence and
learns about life aboard a ship. The novel was well received and won several
awards, including as a Newberry Honor book. Presented Live in Voice by Caledonia
Skytower.
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SEANCHAI LIBRARY
Issac Asimov’s ‘Robbie’ with
Bear Silvershade
Tuesday, 22 March, 2011
7:00pm – 8:00pm SLT
Where:
Seanchai Library on Imagination Island
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28
Having a robot in the house is the latest craze, and the Weston family basks
in the glory and prestige of owning Robbie, who they put to work as the perfect
nanny for their daughter. But as the fad fades and anti-robot sentiment begins
to grow, Gloria’s mother begins to fear not Robbie, but the opinions of the
neighbours. Gloria, however, is not going to give up on her loyal robot friend
so easily. First published in Sept. 1940 as Strange Playfellow, Robbie was the
first of Isaac Asimov’s positronic robot stories to be published. Story in
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