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. Registration opens Monday.
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.
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.
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 will 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.
Museum passes: Do you want to get out of sun and roam a cool museum? Go online www.sclsnj.org and reserve your free museum pass.
The SCLS Museum Pass Program at Manville Library is limited to passes to the Guggenheim Museum in Manhattan, and the Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton Township.
Passes must be returned to the branch from which they were checked out. Please return pass promptly; another customer may have a reservation for the pass.
A library card must be in good standing (that is, not expired, with no fines over $20).
The late fee for all passes is $20 per day.
Senior discussion: On the first Thursday of every month, Joe Patero leads senior citizens in local discussion in the Community Room. They next meet today, Thursday, Sept. 4, at noon.
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, Sept. 24, 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.

