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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 14:  Rare and antique books line the shelves at Chetham Library, which was founded in 1653, making it the oldest public libary in the English speaking world on February 14, 2011 in Manchester, England. Chetham's Library, which was established under the Will of Humphrey Chetham (1580-1653) and is the oldest surviving public library in Britain. Humphrey Chetham's Will stipulated that the Library should be 'for the use of schollars and others well affected', and instructed the librarian 'to require nothing of any man that cometh into the library'.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 14: Rare and antique books line the shelves at Chetham Library, which was founded in 1653, making it the oldest public libary in the English speaking world on February 14, 2011 in Manchester, England. Chetham’s Library, which was established under the Will of Humphrey Chetham (1580-1653) and is the oldest surviving public library in Britain. Humphrey Chetham’s Will stipulated that the Library should be ‘for the use of schollars and others well affected’, and instructed the librarian ‘to require nothing of any man that cometh into the library’.
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Finds for frugal shoppers

Nonesuch treasures Littleton Antiques & Such, an antiques- and decorative-gift store, is hosting a “Too Much Such Sale” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Monday. The store carries inventory from more than 10 antiques dealers. 2677 W. Alamo Ave., Littleton, 303-797-0326

Got the need to read? The Presidents Day Mega Book Sale continues from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Sunday and wraps up 9 a.m. to noon Monday. Thousands of used books have been donated by Recycle That and Snow Lion Books. No book is priced over $3. Proceeds will fund school libraries in Kenya and a children’s organization in Nepal, under the direction of Scope International and the AMA Foundation. Admission is a suggested $2 or nonperishable food donation for the Food Bank of the Rockies. 9360 Federal Blvd.,

Heads up, mod squad Nicholsworth, a home-furniture resale store, recently acquired the inventory of furnishings and accessories from three estates. Items date from 1920s to midcentury modern. Shoppers can bring a nickel to trade for Nicholsworth ReDollars. All nickels will be donated to Habitat for Humanity. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Southwest Plaza Mall, 8501 W. Bowles Ave., 303-984-5108,

Mining for a bargain Arthur Lakes Library at the Colorado School of Mines is holding its annual Book Sale Monday through Friday. Along with technical and nontechnical books, you’ll find maps, reports and government publications. Monday prices are $10 for hardcovers, $5 for softcovers and $2 for maps. Prices are reduced each day. Cash or in- state checks accepted. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. 1400 Illinois St., Golden,

Free days this week: Today: Denver Zoo, denverzoo ; Monday: Denver Botanic Gardens, .

Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post

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