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Main Street Messenger What's happening at the Swansea Free Public Library |
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Dear Swansea, Thank you all for making our summer so incredibly fun and busy! It's hard to believe that school is starting this week and cooler weather is around the corner. I know we should expect late heat in the fall, but I am ready for hot drinks, blankets and my book. And just a reminder, the library is closed Monday, September 7 for the Labor Day holiday. Happy Labor Day to all! Hope to see you in the library! Jocelyn, Library Director |
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Learn to use with watercolors with teacher and local artist Robin Q. Franczyk. Robin encourages all levels of artists to take this class and bring home a painting of your creation. All supplies are included in the class. This is a free class, but registration is required and class size is limited. We kindly ask that participants sign up for one class in the series to allow others to attend. To register for one of the sessions: |
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Wednesday, September 16 at 6:30 PM Join us for a presentation by Michael Blanding of his book, The Gospel According to Hobby Lobby: Inside a Billionaire Family’s Quest to Craft a Christian Nation. As Christian nationalism has surged into the mainstream of American politics in the last decade, no family has been more influential than the Greens, owners of the Hobby Lobby chain of big box craft stores. And yet, their story has been largely untold. Michael Blanding is a Boston-based investigative journalist and author of In Shakespeare’s Shadow and the New York Times bestseller, The Map Thief. A former senior writer at Boston Magazine and senior fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School, his work has appeared in The New York Times, WIRED, Slate, Smithsonian, The Boston Globe, and other publications. Visit his website at www.michaelblanding.com. |
Thursday, September 3, 10 & 24 at 10:30 AM Join Ms. Meghann for stories, movement, rhythm and music. Best for children under 3. |
Saturday, September 12 at 11:00 AM at the Christ Church Harvest Festival, 57 Main Street Pokémon Bingo returns this fall with a session at the Christ Church Harvest Festival. |
Saturday, September 12 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Join the Squad as we investigate Among Us, the beloved video game featuring no-arms little space dudes who may not all be what they seem. Learn about the game, its history, and more. Craft and snacks to follow.
Open to ages 6-12 |
Every Monday beginning September 14 at 4:00 PM Wear your old clothes and join us for messy crafts and fun! Children ages 2 and up are welcome to join. |
Thursday, September 17 at 10:30 AM Join Miss Rhonda of Backyard Band Jams for a music and movement session. We will sing, dance, play with musical instruments and more! |
Saturday, September 26 at 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM at the Animal Shelter, 68 Stevens Road Practice your reading to the animals at the Swansea Animal Shelter. Call the library to reserve your slot at 10:00 or 10:30. |
Tuesday mornings at 9:30 AM at Stony Creek Farm, 1210 Wilbur Avenue Storytime continues at the Farm through September. The last farm story time is October 6. |
Wednesdays at 10:30 AM, beginning September 16. Share stories and a craft on Wednesday mornings. |
Every Thursday beginning September 17 at 4:00 PM Join Ms. Marybeth for stories and a craft. Children ages 2 and up welcome to join. |
Wednesdays, September 2 & 16 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM Hang out and chill at the library and make some art. Meet some new people, express yourself, and have snacks in a relaxed environment.
Open to ages 11 - 17. |
Teen Book Club: Mystery Masquerade Saturday, September 5 at 1:00 PM Open to ages 13-17. Welcome to the Teen Book Club Mystery Masquerade, a place of intrigue and secrets, where no one is quite what they seem… Read a mystery book, comic, manga, etc. and talk about it with fellow teens! Snacks and tea will be available, too. Masquerade ball attire is not required, but certainly welcome. |
Wednesdays, September 9 & 23 at 4:00 PM AGES 12-17 Learn how to play the tabletop game Dungeons & Dragons. Foster a collaborative, imaginative environment with your party. Work on social and creative skills while having fun! Please note: a second campaign will be starting later this fall. |
Saturday, September 19 at 1:00 PM The Swansea Free Public Library is looking for positive, responsible volunteers to help choose books for our teen collection, colab on program ideas, make displays, and more! Let's make the Swansea Free Public Library even better! |
Mondays at 2:00 PM Everyone has a story to tell. Learn how to transform your life experiences into interesting and compelling reading. |
Mondays at 3:00 PM Learn the German language with Christel Amaral. She will introduce basic words, phrases, German culture and more. This language conversation group is great for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. This class is open to all levels of experience. |
The Tuesday Club: Genealogy Tuesdays at Noon Join us for research, discussion and work on family projects. Open to beginners and experienced family historians alike. Whether you are just starting out or have hit a brick wall, our group can help. New Members are always welcome! |
Tuesdays at 2:00 PM Join our adult gaming group! Stop in and play a board game or card games. We have games available or bring your own. It's a great way to meet new people! |
Every Thursday at 10:00 AM NEW Group starting Tuesday evenings on September 8 at 6:00 PM. Instructional sessions will be every second and fourth Tuesday, starting the 8th. The group meets every week for open play. Two options to learn and play Mahjong! Join the group that fits your schedule. The library has everything you need to get started, or just meet new people to play with. |
Thursdays at Noon Relax and knit with old friends and make new friends. |
Join one or all of our book discussions! Light refreshments served. Swansea Sleuths: First Wednesday at 6:00 PM Mystery book group Murder Ink: First Wednesday at 7:00 PM True crime book group |
This month: Friday, September 11 at 1:00 PM Bring a project and work alongside your fellow quilters. Quilter Diana Preble will be available to help with any questions. Note: The group usually meets the first Friday of the month. |
Monday, September 14 at 10:30 AM Spend the morning with us to pause, relax and share experiences and ideas inspired by nature, music, poetry and art. A great way to start the week. This Month's topic: Animals I Have Known |
Reel Reads: Fiction to Film Friday, September 18 at 2:00 PM - 5:00 Compare the Lin-Manuel Miranda's stage production of Hamilton to the biographical inspiration: Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow. |
Board of Health Tea Talks Wednesday, September 30 at 1:30 PM Somerset/Swansea Public Health Nurse Desiree will be at the library to give us an update on the flu season, as well as provide the flu shot to those who would like one. Register here. And please bring photo ID and insurance card, but *those with no insurance are also welcome!* |
Fabulous Friday Book Clubs Join us for one or all of our Friday book discussions. Light refreshments served. Brown Bag: Fourth Friday at 1:00 PM Adult Fiction book group Past Times: Fourth Friday at 2:00 PM Historical Fiction book group Agatha Society: Fourth Friday at 3:00 PM Cozy mysteries book group |
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