Library Happenings for week of Jan. 26
The Gordon James Band, playing jazz, Latin and world beat music, will perform on Tuesday, Feb. 7, from 7-8:30 p.m. The concert is free and the public is invited. Light refreshments will be served.
This program is made possible, in part, by funds from the N.J. State Council on the Arts in the Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment of Arts, and is administered by the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission through the State, County Partnership Local Program.
Display case: Alison Tuday’s magnificent “Starlight” treasures are featured in January. If 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.
Chess class: Starting Jan. 5, the library has started a chess class in the Quiet Room on Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. The class is open to all ages.
Hungry Readers Book Club: The club meets from noon to 1 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. All are welcome. Call Beverly Ball at 908-722-3057.
Gifts for the library: If you have new books, DVDs and CDs that you no longer need, please consider donating them to the library. In addition, monetary contributions are accepted. Your donations are IRS tax deductible. Due to budget cuts, donations are needed and appreciated. In advance, the library thanks everyone for their generosity.
Books for sale: The library has ongoing book sale of a variety of children’s, juvenile non-fiction, biography, fiction, non-fiction, mystery, science fiction and more. Hardcover books sell for 50 cents, softcover 25 cents or by the bag for $2. VHS tapes are three for $1.
Crochet and Knitting Club Too: The club meets the last Wednesday fo the month at 6:15 p.m. in the Community Room. Bring yarn and needles. All welcome whether novice or experienced.
Cost of copies: Due to the cost of ink cartridges, the library Board of Trustees has raised the price of copies, effective Jan. 1. All black-and-white copies are 25 cents per copy. Color copies are 50 cents.
Library hours: 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.