LIBRARY CORNER: Week of April 7

   April is National Poetry Month. Children are asked to submit their entries to the library. A reception for the children’s winners will be held Tuesday, April 12, from 6:30–8 p.m. in the Community Room. The adults’ poetry workshop will be held Tuesday, April 19, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Poet John Trause will read in open microphone format on Tuesday, April 26, from 6:30–8 p.m. Join us and bring your poems.
   

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   April display: Featured this month in the display case is the “Little Pet Shop” collection from sisters Marina and Yekaterina Saburova. It is a beautiful and very colorful display.
   

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   Displays needed: Do you have a hobby or collection that you would like to exhibit in the display case at the entrance to the library? Call Barbara at 908-722-9722.
   

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   Books for sale: The library is selling hard cover books for 50 cents, soft-covers for 25 cents, or by the bag for $2.
   

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   Craft Kids: Thursday, April 14, from 3:30 to 4 p.m. Open to all K-8th graders. Please sign up in advance.
   

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   Chess Club: The club meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. All ages are welcome.
   

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   Crochet And Knitting Club: Meets Wednesday, April 27, at 6:15 p.m. in the Community Room. Bring your yarn, needles and join us. All are welcome whether you are a novice or experienced.
   

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   Hungry Readers Book Club: The club meets the second Monday of each month (next session is April 11) from noon to 1 p.m. All are welcome. Call Beverly Ball at 908 -722-3057.
   

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   Tax help for seniors: AARP volunteers will be available to prepare senior citizens’ income tax forms for free at the Manville Public Library.
   The library only provides the Community Room.
   Available slots are on April 7 and 14 from noon to 5 p.m. Call Tax Help for Seniors for an appointment and information at 908-541-5710.
   

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   Library hours: The library will be closed on April 22 and 23 for observance of Easter. Regular hours will resume on May 2. General hours are: Monday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday, noon-8 p.m.; Wednesday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thursday, noon-8 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.