The library has reopened as a branch of the county library system and has new hours. The library is open at 10 a.m. every day except Sunday. It closes at 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Manville residents who have a 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. New cards will be created for those who do not have one.
Display case: An interesting collection of elephants by Mary Kline. If you have a hoppy or collection that you would like to exhibit in the display case, call Barbrar at (908) 722-9722.
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Story time: Registration runs to Friday, Sept. 28. The first session will start on Wednesday, Oct. 3, from 1-2 p.m. Children must be 3½ by Aug. 31.
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 held on Oct. 8. For information, call Beverly Ball at (908) 722-3057.
Adult craft night: Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 6:15 p.m. Registration is required. Please bring a glue gun and scissors.
Chess classes: The library is offering free classes for all ages. Call the library to schedule one. All are welcome.
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. Donations are greatly appreciated.
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.

