LIBRARY HAPPENINGS: Week of July 12

   Free outdoor concert: Due South band will play new country music in concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 24.
   It performs songs by Brooks and Dunn, Dierks Bently and Sugarland. Bring a lawn chair.
   The program is made possible, in part, by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment of Arts, and is administered by the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission.
   Library cards: As the Manville library makes its transition into the county library system, new library cards will not be issued until September.
   Should you need a new card, you will need to go to the Bridgewater Library with proof of being a Manville resident. Bring such items as a driver’s license, tax bill or utility bill.
   Summer reading: The library presents “Dream Big — Read!” as its summer reading program.
   This free program will be held Mondays from 10:30 to 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: The library will be closed Saturdays through Sept. 1 and resume Saturday hours Sept. 8.

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   July display case: On display for the month is a one-of-a-kind fast car collection by Joe Kavalesky. If you have a hobby or collection you would like to exhibit, call Barbara at 908-722-9722.

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   Hungry Readers Book Club: The club meets from noon to 1 p.m. the second Monday of each month. The next meeting will be Aug. 13. 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 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 sales of a variety of children’s, juvenile nonfiction, biography, fiction, nonfiction, mystery, science fiction and more. Hardcover books sell for 50 cents, soft-cover 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, July 25, from 6:15 to 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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   Wednesday Movie Night: “The Vow” starring Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum, July 18 at 5:45 p.m.; free.

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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. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday, noon to 8 p.m.; Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday, noon to 8 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.