MANVILLE: Library Happenings column, issue of March 28

   On the Easter holiday weekend, the Manville Public Library will be open on Friday and Saturday, March 29 and 30, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
   Tax forms: The library doesn’t have New Jersey tax forms. Call 888-238-1233 or use the state Department of Treasury website. The library has some federal forms; call 877-777-4778 for more.
   Tax preparation: Qualifying senior citizens can have income tax forms prepared. Appointments need to be made for this free service. Call 908-541-5710.
   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, April 3, 10, 17 and 24. Call the library for information.
   Kids’ crafts: Next free session is today, Thursday, April 18, at 3:30 p.m. for pupils in kindergarten to 5th grade. Please register.
   Hungry Readers Book Club: The club meets from noon to 1 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. The next meeting is April 8. 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: Join the club at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, in the Community Room. Experienced or not, you will be welcomed. Bring your own needles.
   Change in fines: As of Feb. 4, most fines have increased. The list is available at the Circulation Desk. Overdue fines went to 20 cents per day, up from 10 cents.
   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.
   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.