Library Happenings column
Readers will explore the night this summer as the Manville Public Library presents “Dream Big Read!” as its summer reading program.
This free program will be held Mondays from 10:30-11:15 a.m. through Aug. 13 for children going into kindergarten through eighth grade.
For information, call the library at 908-722-9722.
Summer hours and schedule: The library will be closed on Saturdays through Sept. 1 and resume Saturday hours on Sept. 8. The library will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
June display case: On display for the month is one-of-a-kind fast car collection by Joe Kavalesky.
If you have a hobby or collection that you would like to exhibit in the display case, call Barbara 908-722-9722.
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 July 9. For information, call Beverly Ball at 908-722-3057.
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.
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.
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 next meeting will be Wednesday, June 27, 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.
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.
Library hours: The library will be closed Saturdays through Sept. 1. 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.

