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Main Street Messenger What's happening at the Swansea Free Public Library |
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Nature and Mindfulness Journaling
Monday, June 1 and June 8, 10:30 AM
Swansea Free Public Library
Relax and unwind with a session of journaling about nature.
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 American Treasures with Steven Puleo
Saturday, June 6, 10:30 AM at Swansea Free Public Library The Swansea Public Library and Martin House Farm proudly announce a 250th Presentation. Renowned historian Stephen Puleo discusses his book American Treasures which charts the little-known journeys of the documentary history of American democracy: the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Gettysburg Address. Guests are invited to visit Martin House after this lecture, located at 22 Stoney Hill Road at Route 6. Thank you to the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for sharing this opportunity. |
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Community Baby Shower
Saturday, June 13 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM This free event supports new and expecting families and caregivers with educational resources, community support and baby items (while supplies last.) Thank you to the towns of Swansea, Somerset, Seekonk and the City of Fall River for their support. |
Mahjong Tournament
Saturday, June 13 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM at Swansea Community Center, 260 Ocean Grove Avenue All level of players are welcome. An entry fee of $30 includes lunch and a drink. Please make check out to the Friends of the Swansea Free Public Library. The deadline to register is Saturday, June 6. |
Children's Program Room Dedication
Saturday, June 13 at 3:00 PM We are proud to dedicate the Children's Program Room to the memory of longtime former children's librarian Frances "Mrs. M" Mazurak. Please join us. |
Learn to Fish Wednesday, June 24, 6:00 PM at Swansea Dam MassWildlife hosts this learn-to-fish event at the Swansea Dam. Instructors are on site to help you reel in your first catch! Family Fun for all ages.Equipment and bait provided, though attendees are encouraged to bring their own gear if they have it. Registration is required.
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Summer Jam Thursday, June 25 at 10:30 AM Join Miss Rhonda of Backyard Band Jams, Miss Carol of the Swansea Public Library and Miss Jocelyn of PACE for a music and movement session. We will sing, dance, play with musical instruments and more! This program is supported by PACE. Registration is required.
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Introducing The Ledger by Steven Manchester Thursday, June 25 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM As a follow-up to his award-winning novel, The Menu, national bestselling author, Steven Manchester, releases The Ledger! Life is a menu of choices. We hope to choose well and live a good life. What if we did not choose so well? Learn about Steve's process for writing The Ledger and inspiration for the second installment of his popular Menu series. Steven Manchester is the author of seven national bestsellers. His work has appeared on NBC's Today Show & CBS's The Early Show; in Billboard and People Magazines. He is the winner of the 2021 Los Angeles Book Festival, 2023 Paris Book Festival, 2025 New York Book Festival, and 2026 London Book Festival. |
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