Borough library opens as county system branch on Sept. 5
The library will be closed until Wednesday, Sept. 5, when it will reopen 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.
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.
Indoor concert: The Plum Run String Band will play in concert on Tuesday, Sept. 11, from 7-8:30 p.m. The acoustic band plays traditional and contemporary bluegrass music. Light refreshments will be served.
Movie night: “The Three Stooges,” starring the Farrelly Brothers, will be shown for free at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19.
Display case: If you have a hobby or collection that you would like to exhibit, call Barbara at 908-722-9722.
Kids’ craft: Free program on Thursday, Sept. 20, 3:30-4 p.m. Registration is required.
Story time: Registration begins Wednesday, Sept. 5, and runs to Sept. 28. The first session will start on Wednesday, Oct. 3, from 1-2 p.m. Children must be 3½ by Aug. 31st.
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.
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.
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. 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, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 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.

