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Main Street Messenger What's happening at the Swansea Free Public Library |
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Dear Swansea, We celebrate National Library Week in April (in addition to National Poetry month, Earth Day and National Pet Day - among others). This year's theme is Find your Joy with honorary chair, librarian and Reading Rainbow host Mychal Threets. He celebrates the ability for everyone to find their own particular joy in the library - it is a place for everyone. Find your joy with us this April! Please note: The library is closed Friday, April 3 for Good Friday and Monday, April 20 for Patriots' Day. Stay tuned for more information on April Vacation events! See you soon! Jocelyn Tavares, Library Director |
 Saturday, April 4 at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMThe Swansea Library loves peeps! Play in the Children's Room guessing game. Give your best jellybean guesses to win Peeps Slippers or a Peeps stuffy. Winners will be contacted. Enter the Peep Diorama contest by creating a scene from your favorite book - with Peeps! Make it the size of a shoebox, and be sure to label it with your name, age and book title on the back. Vote on your favorite dioramas from Wednesday, April 1 - Saturday, April 4. There will be prizes for children aged 4 - 8, t(w)eens aged 9 - 15 and older aged 16 and up. Enjoy the Peep-a-Palooza on Saturday, April 4 to find out the diorama winners, play games, create crafts, play peep bingo and adopt a peep! |
Don't Be Afraid of Scams Monday, April 6 at 1:00 PM
Learn to spot scams and stay safe online. We will share the latest scam trends that are out there and raise your awareness of red flags to watch out for. Protect yourself with strategies and tips to keep you and your financial and private information secure. |
Intergenerational Poetry Slam
Friday, April 17 at 6:00 PM In celebration of National Poetry Month, join us for a night of creativity and art! Open to all ages. Poets are asked to bring one poem on which to be judged. Please keep in mind to bring a poem that is suitable for a general audience. |
Boston Party Tea Tasting Wednesday, April 22 at 6:00 PM
Reach back to Colonial times and sample teas from that age, and learn more information on the Boston Tea Party. This program is sponsored in part by the Swansea Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. |
Flowers & Showers Storytime Tuesdays, April 7 & April 14 at 10:30 AM |
Sunset Storytime Wednesday, April 8 at 5:00 PMJoin us for our newest storytime with Ms. Marybeth. Share stories and crafts before you settle for the night. Please register to join in. |
Toddler Storytime Thursdays April 2, 9, 16 & 30 at 10:30 AM Join Ms. Mary and Ms. Jocelyn for stories, songs, and learning games. Ages 3 and under. |
Pokemon Bingo Saturday, April 11 at 11:00 AMCome and play Pokémon BINGO for cards and candy. |
Free Fun Fridays Each Friday of the month from 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM First Friday: Arts & Crafts Second Friday: Games & Puzzles Third Friday in April is a special vacation project Fourth Friday: Book Bingo |
Rescue Reading Tails Saturday, April 25 at Animal Shelter 68 Stevens Rd. Kids aged 6 - 12 are invited to read to the shelter animals! Bring a book, or read one of ours. There is a with a limit of 4 readers per session, 2 at 10am and 2 at 10:30am. Please call or stop in to register for a spot. |
 Monster SquadSaturday, April 11 at 1:00 PM Monster Squad investigates the British passenger ship, the RMS Queen Mary, and its reputation as one of the most haunted places in the world, with up to 150 ghosts on board the ship! Crafts and snacks to follow, and open to kids aged 6 - 12. |
Teen Book Club Saturday, April 25 at 1:00 PM
This month's teen book club reads and discusses a book that has something to do with food. It can be a novel, graphic novel, or manga. Bring a snack based on your book and share with other teens. Open to ages 13 - 17. |
T(w)een Advisory Board Saturday, April 18 at 1:00 PMHelp us shape the library experience for teens. We are looking for positive, responsible volunteers to share their insight on making the library better! For more information, please contact Kaija Gallucci. |
Hangout And Do Art Club Wednesday, April 1 at 4:00 PM
Hang out and chill at the library and make some art. Meet some new people, chill, and have snacks in a relaxed environment. Open to ages 11 - 17. |
 German Language ClassesEvery Monday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (except Monday holidays) Learn conversational German and all about German culture and history. This class is open to all levels of experience. |
 The Tuesday Club: Research Family HistoryEvery Tuesday, Noon - 2:00 PM Join us each week to research, discuss and work on family projects. Open to beginners and family historians alike. |
 Main Street GamersEvery Tuesday, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Join us in playing a variety of board and card games! This gaming group is meant to be a place to relax and meet new people. Bring your own games, or play the library ones. |
Mahjong Thursdays at 10:00 AM Join us for a weekly gathering to play American Mah Jongg! The Library is excited to offer Mah Jongg sets, card tables, and an inviting space to learn and play each week. . |
Swansea Purls Thursdays from noon - 2:00 PM Join the Swansea Purls (the Library knitting group) for an afternoon of relaxing and knitting with friends. Whether you are just starting or have projects you're working on, stop in and check us out. |
NEW! Memoir Writing Monday, April 27 at 1:00 PM at the Council on Aging, 260 Ocean Grove Avenue In collaboration with the Swansea Council on Aging, librarian Carol Gafford and local author Nancy Chace will help you acquire the skills and confidence to write your life story. |
Swansea Library Quilters
Friday, April 10 at 1:00 PM All quilters are invited to work on their projects and meet other quilters. Diane Preble will be on hand to help with any questions. |
Invitation to Tranquility Monday, April 13 at 10:30
This monthly session invites all to find calm and peace in nature, art, music, poetry and more. |
Reel Reads: Fiction to Film Club
Wednesday, April 22 at 2:30 PM Compare the book to the movie every month with a book discussion at 2:30 and the film to follow at 3:00. All are invited to just watch the film as well! April showing: Death on the Nile |
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