MANVILLE: Library Happenings column, week of Feb. 14

   The library will be closed on Monday, Feb. 18, for Presidents’ Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday.
   Tax forms: The Manville Public Library has some New Jersey and federal tax forms available. Call 888-238-1233 for New Jersey forms the library does not have and 877-777-4778 for federal forms. Senior citizens may call Somerset County at 908-541-5710 to schedule an appointment for a free income tax service.
   Tax preparation: Qualifying senior citizens can have tax forms prepared on Feb. 14, 21, 26 and 28 from 11-5 p.m. Appointments needs to be made for this service. Senior citizens also may call 908-541-5710 to schedule an appointment for a free income tax preparation service.
   Change in fines: Effective Feb. 4, there were increases in most fines. The list is available at the Circulation Desk. Overdue fines go to 20 cents per day, up from 10 cents.
   Story time: Registration has begun. Children must be 3 ½ to 5 by Aug. 31, 2012. Story time will meet from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays, Feb. 20 and 27. Call the library for information.
   Display case: If you have a hobby or collection that you would like to exhibit, call Barbara at 908-722-9722.
   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 March 11. For information, call Beverly Ball at 908-722-3057.
   Chess classes: The library is offering free classes for all ages. Call the library to schedule one. All are welcome.
   Crochet Club: Come and join the club Wednesday, Feb. 20, in the Community Room. Experienced or not, you will be welcomed. Bring your own needles.
   Regular hours: Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
   Gifts for the library: If you have 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. At the present time, the library isn’t accepting books.
   Cost of copies: The price has been changed to 10 cents for black-and-white copies and 40 cents for color copies.
   The Manville library is now part of the Somerset County Library System. 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.