MANVILLE: Library Happenings column, week of May 3

   Free concert: The public is invited to hear the Blawenberg Band in concertfrom 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15. 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.

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   Movie night: A free showing of “The Iron Lady,” starring Meryl Streep as former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 16.
   

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   Baseball card show: On Tuesday, May 22, bring your baseball cards and Library Director Ed Smith will do the rest. Sparkee, the Someret Patriots’ mascot, will be here for pictures, so bring your camera.
   

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   Holiday hours: The library will close Saturday, May 26, and Monday, May 28, to observe Memorial Day. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, May 29.
   

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   Display case: On display for the month of April was a superb collection of dolls by Gale Skirkanish and Christ the King School and art teacher Mrs. Minsavage. If you have a hobby or collection that you would like to exhibit in the display case, call Barbara Forbes at 908-722-9722.
   

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   Kids craft: Free event for students in grades K-5 on Thursday, May 17, from 3:30-4 p.m. Registration is required.
   

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   Chess class: The free class, which is open to all ages, will meet in the Quiet Room on Thursday nights from 6:30 to 8. All are welcome.
   

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   Hungry Readers Book Club: The club meets from noon to 1 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. The next meeting will be held May 14. For information, call Beverly Ball at 908-722-3057.
   

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   Gifts for the library: If you have new books, DVDs and CDs that you no longer need, consider donating them to the library. In addition, IRS tax-deductible monetary contributions are accepted. Due to budget cuts, donations are needed and appreciated. In advance, the library thanks everyone for their generosity.
   

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   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.
   

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   Crochet and Knitting Club Too: The next meeting will be Wednesday, May 30, from 6:15-8 p.m. in the Community Room. Bring your yarn and needles and join us. All are welcome, whether you are a novice or experienced.
   

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   Cost of copies: Due to the cost of ink cartridges, the library Board of Trustees has raised the price of copies. Black-and-white copies are 25 cents each. Color copies are 50 cents.
   

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   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.