Library Happenings column
Singer-songwriter Patricia Shih brings a multi-media presentation, "Songbirds: Women in Folk," to the Manville Public Library at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27.
Ms. Shih will highlight five women — Ronnie Gilbert of the Weavers, Joan Baez, Judy Collins, Joni Mitchell and Mary Travers of Peter, Paul and Mary — who are all giants in folk music and influenced generations of contemporary artists.
Combining projected photos, recorded narration and music Ms. Shih brings the era of the "folk boom" of the 1950s to 1970s into listeners’ hearts and minds. Some song samples will be original recordings from the artists themselves, but Ms. Shih sings full versions of these artists’ most beloved songs live.
She invites her audiences to sing with her in a lively presentation that is spirited and touches on history, biography and music.
Registration begins Sept. 1. Register online at www.sclsnj.org by clicking on "Events," then "Manville," then the event on the calendar. Or register in person at library.
After-school café: If you are a Manville student in grades 5 through 12, you are invited to the first study break of the year at the library on Tuesday, Sept. 16. At 3:30 p.m. the teen services librarian will serve a special snack and beverages in the Community Room.Kids will also hear about events to be offered at the library this autumn, including during Banned Books Week from Sept. 21 to 27.
Another study break will be held Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 3:30 p.m. Snacks and beverages will be served.
Teen craft: Manville students in grades 5-12 are invited to make dreamcatchers at the library on Thursday, Oct. 16, at 3:30 p.m.
According to Ojibwe myth, dreamcatchers were hung near the beds of sleeping children to filter out bad dreams. They willo be made to celebrate "Teen Read Week: Turn Dreams into Reality @ Your Library." No registration is necessary.
More on this program, and other programs at Manville Public Library, is available online at http://www.sclsnj.org by clicking on "Events", then "Manville", then on a specific event on the calendar.
Knight challenge: Kids are invited to take the challenge of skills leading to being named a knight in an interactive game for children age 5 and older at the Kingdom of M (also known as the Manville Public Library) to play "Knight Life" today, Thursday, Aug. 28, at 4 p.m.
The series of challenges on the Path to Knighthood will take place outside the library and will include various physical activities.
Registration has begun. Register online at http://www.sclsnj.org by clicking on "Events,"then "Manville," then the event on the calendar; or register in person at the library.
Senior discussion: On the first Thursday of every month, Joe Patero leads senior citizens in local discussion in the Community Room. They next meet Thursday, Sept. 4, at noon.
Children’s programs: "Baby Time" in the Children’s Department, led by Ruth Bielanski, on Friday, Aug. 29, from 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Storytime: Share a seasonal story, songs, followed by an age-appropriate craft. The sessions will be held from 11 a.m.-noon on Tuesdays in the Community Room. Children must be 3 ½ by Aug. 31, 2013. Registration is required online or at the library.
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.
Go online: For information about library programs or to register, visit www.sclsnj.org.