Library Happenings column
Tax help: AARP volunteers will be available to prepare senior citizens income tax forms for free at the Manville Public Library until April 10. The library only provides the Community Room. An appointment must be made by calling Tax Help for Seniors at 908-541-5710.
* * *
Movies at the library: Enjoy popcorn while viewing free movies in the Community Room. See:
• Disney’s “Frozen” (rated PG-13) on Friday, April 4, at 3:30 p.m.
• ”Saving Mr. Banks,” rated PG-13, on Saturday, April 5, from 2-4:15 p.m. in the Community Room.
• ”Saving Mr. Banks” will be reshown on Wednesday, April 9, from 6-8 p.m.
* * *
Poetry program: Manville Library will participate in National Poetry Month on Tuesday, April 22, by offering two workshops presented by Ed Smith, director.
A children’s poetry workshop will be held from 3:30-4:30 p.m. An adult workshop will be held from 6:30-7:30. Both will be in the Community Room. There will also be a poetry contest open to school children and adults. Winners will be invited to read their poems on Tuesday, April 29, at 6:30 p.m. at the library.
* * *
Storytime: We will share a seasonal story, songs, followed by an age-appropriate craft. The sessions will be held from 11 a.m.-noon on Tuesdays, April 8, 15 and 22, in the Community Room. Children must be 3 ½ by August 31, 2013. Registration is required online or at the library.
* * *
Service project: Help make cards to cheer people in local hospitals and nursing homes. Use your talents and creativity on Monday, April 14, from 3:30-4:15 p.m. in the Community Room. The library provides materials.
* * *
Marriage workshop: Speaker Denise Yosafat will present 10 things you can do to re-energize your marriage on Monday, April 21, at 6:45 p.m. in the Community Room. Workshop is free. Please register on line. Feel free to come by yourself or with your spouse.
* * *
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.
* * *
Graphic Novel Book Club: The group next meets Thursday, March 27, from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Community Room. All adults are welcome. Sign up online or in person if you plan on attending.
* * *
Craft night: All ages are invited Thursday, April 17, to attend from 5:45-7:45 p.m. in the Community Room. All ages can make a craft to take home. Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own glue gun. Register online.
* * *
Lego Club: Use your imagination creating Lego buildings, vehicles and more on Friday, April 18, at 3:30 p.m. in the community room. All ages are welcome. Please register online or at the library.
* * *
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.
* * *
Schedule: 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.
* * *
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, April 30, 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.

