MANVILLE: Library Happenings column for week of Aug. 16

   The library will be closed on Saturdays through Sept. 1 and will resume Saturday hours on a date to be determined.
   The library will be closed from Friday, Aug. 24, to Sept. 4. When it reopens Sept. 5, it will be as a branch of the county library system. There will be new hours. The library will open at 10 a.m. every day except Sunday. It will close at 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
   At the present time, the Manville library cannot accept returned books from any Somerset County library until Sept. 5.
   Manville residents who have library card should not discard it. It will be your card to use at any library within the Somerset County system. You will not be issued a new card.
   If you do not have a Manville Public Library card, a new card will be issued starting Sept. 5.
   

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   August 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 that you would like to exhibit, call Barbara Forbes at 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 Sept. 10. 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, Aug. 22, 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.