MANVILLE: Library Happenings column for week of Oct. 20

   The library is having a special book sale through Saturday. All sale books that you can put in a bag will cost just $1. Come in and see what is available.

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   Flu shots: Somerset County nurses will give flu shots to adults 18 years and older in the Community Room on Friday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to noon. The cost is $10 for residents and $15 for non-residents and are free to those 65 and older and have Medicare Part B. Please bring a Medicare card.
   Free tetanus, diptheria and pertussis (Tdap) vaccination will also be available for adults ages 19 and older. To schedule an appointment or questions, call 908-725-9355, ext. 0.

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   Diabetes seminar and screening: The library will offer a free diabetes seminar and screening sponsored by the Somerset Medical Center today, Thursday, Oct. 13, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Community Room. No registration is required.

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   October display case: Watercolor paintings from the collection of Rosemary Zangara are featured this month in the display cases at the entrance to the library.

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   Hungry Readers Book Club: The club meets from noon to 1 p.m. on the second Monday of each month; the next meeting will be Monday, Nov. 14. All are welcome. Call Beverly Ball at 908-722-3057.

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   Displays needed: Do you have a hobby or collection that you would like to exhibit in the display case at the entrance to the library? Call Barbara at 908-722-9722.

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   Gifts for the library: If you have new books, DVDs and CDs that you no longer need, please consider donating them to the library. In addition, monetary contributions are accepted. Your donations are IRS tax deductible. Due to budget cuts, donations are needed and appreciated. In advance, the library thanks everyone for their generosity.

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   Books for sale: The library has ongoing book sale of a variety of children’s, juvenile non-fiction, biography, fiction, non-fiction, mystery, science fiction and more. Hardcover books sell for 50 cents, soft cover 25 cents or by the bag for $2. VHS tapes are three for $1.

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   Kids’ Craft Club: Will meet today, Thursday, Oct. 20, from 3:30–4 p.m. The club is open to children in grades kindergarten to 5th grade. Registration is required. There is no cost to participate.

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   Crochet and Knitting Club Too: The next meeting is Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 6:15 p.m. in the Community Room. Bring your yarn and needles and join us. All are welcome, whether you are a novice or experienced.

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   Library hours: General hours are Monday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday, noon-8 p.m.; Wednesday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thursday, noon-8 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.