The library has reopened 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.
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.
This program is made possible, in part, by funds from the N.J. State Council on the Arts in the Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment of Arts, and is administered by the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission through the state, county partnership local program.
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, from 3:30-4 p.m. Registration is required.
Story time: Registration runs to Sept. 28. The first session will start on Wednesday, Oct. 3, from 1-2 p.m. Children must be 3 ½ 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. All are welcome.