Library Happenings column
Nutritional therapist Carole Goldstein will dispel common food myths at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Manville Public Library. The program is free, but registration is asked by calling 908-722-9722 or going to www.sclsnj.org.
The library will host professional singer Patricia Shih on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 2 p.m. She will tell what it takes to make music for a living and will describe what it’s like to work in the professional world. She will also offer performance coaching to teens who wish to sing for her. Registration is required and limited to 20 participants. Register on line or at the library.
Hours: The library will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martn Luther King Jr. Day. 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.
Friends are sought: Manville Public Library is looking for community members who would like to join the Friends of the Manville Library Committee.
This committee will promote the library’s programs and collections, raise funds for special library projects and encouraging a lifelong love of reading and learning. Call Barbara Forbes at 908-722-9722.
Storytime: New registration has begun. Children must be 3 ½ by Aug. 31, 2013. Stories and songs will be followed by age-appropriate crafts. Sessions on Jan. 14, 21 and 28. Registration is required on line or at the library.
Paper making: Manville teens are invited to learn how to produce handmade paper from recycled materials Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 3:30 p.m.
Scrap printer paper will be turned into colorful, unique 8-by-9-inch sheets of paper suitable for greeting cards, personal wrapping paper or scrapbooking.
Registration is required and limited to 20 participants. Register online at www.somerset.lib.nj.us, or you can register in person, or by telephone at 908-722-9722.
Display case: Do you have a hobby or collection that you would like to exhibit in the display case at the library? Call Barbara at 908-722-9722.
Tabletop gaming: Students in grade 6 and older are invited on Saturday, Jan. 25, from noon to 3 p.m. Bring a friend and play classic board games, like Clue or Risk, or new favorites like Ticket to Ride or Zombies.
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Graphic Novel Book Club: On Thursday, Jan. 16, from 6-7 p.m. in the Community Room the group will discuss Neil Gaiman’s Sanman series, focusing on Peludes & Nocturnes. All adults are welcome. Sign up if you plan on attending.
Craft night: All ages are invited Thursday, Jan. 16, to attend from 5:45-7:45 p.m. in the Community Room. Register online.
Lego Club: Use your imagination building with Legos on Thursday, Jan. 16, from 4:15-4:45 p.m. All ages are welcome. You can bring your Legos or use ones the library will provide.
Chess classes: The library offers free classes for all ages. Call Henry at 908-458-5324 to schedule a class. All are welcome. Register on line or at the library.
Crochet Club: Join the club from 6-7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29, in the Community Room. Experienced or not, you will be welcomed. Bring your own needles and yarn.
Go online: For information about library programs or to register, visit www.sclsnj.org.
Book sale: Buy donated and surplus books to support the library. Hardcover books cost 50 cents, softcovers 25 cents or by the bag for $2.
Circulation policy: As of Oct. 1, any library items that used to circulate for 28 days will now circulate for 21 days.
Should there be more than four holds on the title/item, the system will automatically circulate it for 14 days instead.
At the same time, the number that any item can be renewed is increasing from twice to three times. If there are holds on the item, it won’t be able to be renewed. Call library for further information.