Libraries in second life this week
The Sci-Fi & Fantasy Portal’s regular 1st. Sat. of the month Film Discussion ~~
Film Discussion: Saturday, June 6th. at 1 pm
Film Title: STAR TREK
Director: J.J. Abrams
http://slurl.com/secondlife.com/Info%20Island/210/94/33
Hosts: Symmetry Munro and Hawk Lightcloud
We’re discussing the recently released STAR TREK film by Director J.J. Abrams which shows the original crew as young adults developing the skills necessary to be pioneers in space.
You see their personal development into people who can take on the task of going where no humans had gone before and function there on their own.
Whether you’ve already seen the film, or will by June 6th, or are just curious about it, you’re welcome to participate in the lively discussion.
Come join us at CAL’s Sustainable Living Library in Second Life!
Solar Electricity (PV) 101 – June 6 Workshop
Saturday, 6 June, at 10 a.m. SLT, The CAL Sustainable Living Library (SLurl: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Emerald%20City/123/62/26) will present a workshop on the basics of solar electricity. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about alternative sources of energy for the home and work place. The workshop, presented by Philip Friendman, will be an open-ended discussion, so bring your questions!
Phil has been working in photovoltaic design, installation, and renewable energy education since 2003. He holds a Masters Degree in adult education and training from Colorado State University and electronics technology certification from Front Range Community College. He has worked in the field and in front of a computer with PV installs, technical support, and design and consultation. Now he is primarily consulting on PV design work and solar site analysis. Phil is also an online instructor for Solar Energy International in Carbondale, Colorado and is helping with developing new course curriculum. Find more information on SEI at http://www.solarenergy.org/ and http://www.solarproservices.com/
For more information contact Victoria Petersen petersen.victoria@gmail.com or Eileen Dumas edumas8@gmail.com
In-world? IM Plautia Corvale or Ariell Enoch for a TP!
Alexandrian Free Library: (Caledon, Winterfell, Steelhead, New Toulouse, New Babbage, Amatsu Shima, West of Ireland, Steeltopia, Deadwood, Al Andalus & Constantinople) Library Events for June 3 – June 9 2009
Continuing Exhibits:
19th Century Literary Influences on Steampunk, an exhibit at the Steelhead Public Library
MAR 15 to JUN 13, 2009
Where: the Steelhead Public Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Steelhead/123/184/25
Caledon Library 19th Century Spiritualism Exhibit, curated by Mica Braun
May 1st to July 17th, 2009
Where: The Jack and Elaine Whitehorn Memorial Library, Caledon Victoria City
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Victoria%20City/59/196/23
Events of the Week:
Winterfell Library – Aianna’s Fireside Tales
Wednesday, 03 June, 2009
6:00pm – 7:00pm SLT
Bard’s Bonfire, Winterfell Taure En Lor http://slurl.com/secondlife/Winterfell/21/222/23
“Here is where the dragon roams, The faerie plays, the gnome hides. Across the centuries, from far to home, Here is where the magic abides!”
Aianna continues to read from the short stories of Charles de Lint
June 3rd – Romano Drom – Charles de Lint
June 17th – The Sacred Fire -Charles de Lint
July 1st – Winter Was Hard – Charles de Lint
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WOI – Caledonia Skytower & Shandon Loring with Ancient Tales
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
6:00pm – 7:00pm SLT
To Limani
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Locus%20Amoenus/48/155/24
Two Storytellers, and great stories set in the Ancient World including “The Lady Or The Tiger.”
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WOI – The Time Machine with Lilia Quinnell
Wednesday, 03 June, 2009
7:00pm – 8:00pm SLT
West of Ireland Library & Cultural Center, West of Ireland
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29
Have you ever wanted to travel to the future? Have you ever wondered what life would be like then? Join us as Lilia reads H.G. Wells classic novella The Time Machine. (part two)
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WOI – Mongan’s Frenzy with Shandon Loring
Thursday, 04 June 4, 2009
7:00pm – 8:00pm SLT
West of Ireland Library & Cultural Center, West of Ireland
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29
The abbot of the Monastery of Moville sent word to the story-tellers of Ireland that when they were in his neighbourhood they should call at the monastery, for he wished to collect and write down the stories which were in danger of being forgotten. “These things also must he told,” said he. In particular he wished to gather tales which told of the deeds that had been done before the Gospel came to Ireland. “For,” said he, “there are very good tales among those ones, and it would be a pity if the people who come after us should be ignorant of what happened long ago, and of the deeds of their fathers.” So, whenever a story-teller chanced in that neighbourhood he was directed to the monastery, and there he received a welcome and his fill of all that is good for man.
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WOI – Shandon Loring, Storyteller
Saturday, June 6, 2009
11:00am – 12:00pm SLT
S.S. Galaxy
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Galaxy%20MID/123/60/26
Join Shandon for great Irish stories, famous hero tales, lovely fairy tales and much more.
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Winterfell Library Book Discussion
Saturday, 06 June, 2009
1:00pm – 3:00pm SLT
Winterfell Library – http://slurl.com/secondlife/winterfell/130/190/25
WINTER IS COMING
Winterfell Library May 2nd 2009 1-2pm SLT
http://slurl.com/secondlife/winterfell/130/190/25
Join us to talk about the fourth book in the critically acclaimed and series A song for Fire and Ice; A Feast of Crows.
Plot introduction: A Feast for Crows is set in a fictitious world reminiscent of Medieval Europe (primarily on a continent called Westeros), except for the fact that in this world, seasons can last for years, occasionally decades.
Plot summary: A Feast for Crows picks up the tale where A Storm of Swords left off and runs simultaneously with events in the following novel, A Dance with Dragons. The War of the Five Kings seems to be winding down.
Due to complexities that arose during the writing process, A Feast for Crows only includes some of the POV characters from the past novels, as well as some new characters who appear only briefly. The remaining characters will return in A Dance with Dragons, the fifth book.
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WOI – Caledonia Skytower and Select Stories from Peter Pan
Sunday, June 07, 2009
6:00pm – 7:00pm SLT
MagicLand
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Bracket/176/40/34
Selected adventures featuring himself, the boy who would not grow up, and Wendy, John, and Michael Darling as they share adventures in the Neverland with the Lost Boys, The Pirates, and the notorious Captain Hook!
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Story Session at the Falling Anvil
June 07, 2009
5:00pm – 8:00pm SLT
The Falling Anvil, Caledon Tamrannoch
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Tamrannoch/229/107/22
Sponsored by the Caledon Library, the Clan of Seafarers and Storytellers, and the Storytelling Guild
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WOI – The Tale of Despereaux with Caledonia Skytower
Monday, 08 June, 2009
7:00pm – 8:00pm SLT
West of Ireland Library & Cultural Center, West of Ireland
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29
THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX by Kate DiCamillo Concludes with “Book the Fourth: Recalled to the Light” were the fates of our hero and those whom we have met intertwine for the conclusion of this great adventure!
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Caledon Library Folklore lecture by Afsaneh Metaluna
Tuesday, 09 June, 2009
4:30pm – 5:30pm SLT
Tinyville Library, Caledon Tanglewood, http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Tanglewood/23/214/23/
Folklorist Afsenah Metaluna will guide us in a new exploration each month; with illustrative stories and her own commentary she’ll expose to our understanding some facet of the rich and varied folklore of the British Isles. These lectures will feature brave heroics and wonder tales from the Celtic regions, Welsh lore including the tales of Arthur and Merlin, stories of the wise and the uncanny from Scotland, and folklore from England comprised of local legends that combine references to beliefs and customs and aspects of daily life, particularly rural life as well as the English ballads and broadsides, which have a strong tradition of their own.
Schedule of Lectures
Each of these dates, 4:30pm SLT
June 9th, July 7th, Aug 4th, Sept 1, Oct 13, Nov 10
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WOI -Dandelion Wine Stories with Gyro Muggins
7:00pm – 8:00pm SLT
West of Ireland Library & Cultural Center, West of Ireland http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/157/29
Dandelion Wine, by Ray Bradbury, offers many lovely mini stories, join Gyro this time for: Lime-Vanilla Ice Cream Then Someday The Wax Witch