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MANVILLE: News from the Manville Public Library, week of June 28

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.
   

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   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.

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   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.
   

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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 July 9. For information, call Beverly Ball at 908-722-3057.
   

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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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   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, 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.
   

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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: 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.