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Main Street Messenger What's happening at the Swansea Free Public Library |
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 Happy Warmer Weather Swansea! May is Star Wars month at the library. Come in and pick up crafts and activities for your little jedis. We also have free comic books, courtesy of Free Comic Book Day and Game King in Fall River. They are available while supplies last! One easy way to show support of libraries is to share your love of libraries through the Empowered by Libraries campaign. It will be shared by the MBLC to our state and federal officials. Lastly, we wish you all a safe and happy Memorial Day. While we will be closed that day, you can use our digital library 24-7. Hope to see you soon! Jocelyn Tavares, Library Director |
Email Made Easy Thursday, May 8 at 6:30
Create an email account, feel comfortable using it and keeping it safe. |
Digital Discovery: Your Android Phone Tuesday, May 20 at 6:30
After this session, you will feel comfortable operating your Android smartphone and keeping it safe. |
Windows 11 Tutor Thursday, May 22 at 6:30
Make your life easier by understanding your computer better. Learn about how the Windows 11 Operating System works. |
Spring Story Time
Tuesdays at 11:00 May 6 - June 17 Enjoy stories, crafts and candy bingo with Ms. Carol. Story time will be outside in the church yard for good weather. It will meet inside for inclement weather. |
Free Fun Friday Fridays, May 9 & May 16 2:00 - 4:30 Drop in on the 2nd and 3rd Fridays of the month to build with lego, make crafts and play games. |
Pokemon Bingo
Saturday, May 10 at 11:00 Play Pokemon Bingo to win cards and candy. We will play outside if the weather is nice! |
Anime Club Open to ages 11 - 17 Second and Fourth Wednesdays of the Month 4:00 - 6:00 May 14: Cubee Craft May 28: Godzilla Trailer-a-Thon Anime fans are invited to join in on discussions of Japanese culture/pop culture, watch Anime and more! |
Monster Squad
Saturday, May 24 1:00 - 3:00 Monster Squad investigates the lore and hidden history around Stonehenge. |
T(w)een Advisory Board
Saturday, May 31 1:00 - 3:00 Students in grades 6 - 12 who want to give their advice in shaping the teen book collections, help with teen programming and library events, make displays and meet new friends are invited to join us for this meeting. |
German Language Classes
Every Monday at 3:00 - 4:00 (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 History
Every Tuesday, Noon - 2:00 Join us each week to research, discuss and work on family projects. Open to beginners and family historians alike. |
Board Game Bonanza
Every Tuesday, 2:00 - 4:00 Join us in playing a variety of board games! This new gaming group is meant to be a place to relax and meet new people. Bring your own games, or play the library ones. |
Swansea Card Makers Every Wednesday at Noon at Christ Church's Hall 57 Main Street Make two cards each week, as well as other paper crafts, with our craft leaders Bonnie and Jean. All supplies are provided. |
MahJong
Every Thursday at 10:00 You are invited to join in a game of mahjong. Open to players of all levels to learn in a relaxed environment. Please register to let us know you are coming! |
Swansea Purls
Every Thursday Noon - 2:00 Join our library knitting group to get help with your knitting project and meet new people in a carefree environment. |
Swansea Quilters
First Friday of the month 1:00 - 3:00 Open to quilters of all levels. For beginners, quilter Diane Preble will cover the basics of quilting to help get started. For experienced quilters, bring in a project you are working on. Tools and sewing machine provided. |
An Invitation to Tranquility Monday, May 12 at 10:30 This meeting is at Christ Church, 57 Main Street. Nan Szhener and Kathy Becker lead a discussion of ideas inspired by poetry, nature and art. This group meets the second Monday of each month. May's theme is Labyrinths. |
Tea Time Health Talks
Thursday, May 29 at 2:00 Join us for our monthly lecture series with Swansea's public health nurses. May's discussion is focused on Mental Health Awareness. Learn what you can do to feel your best. |
Waiting for The Let Them Theory? It's the most requested title in the SAILS Network. While you wait for your copy, try these titles:  Atomic Habits by James Clear Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty Daring Greatly by Brene Brown |
Audubon Nature Center & Aquarium 1401 Hope Street, Bristol RI Pass Admits 2 Adults and 4 Children The Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium is home to a natural history museum offering interactive exhibits that explore local habitats and wildlife. Discover creatures that live in a tidepool, observe marine life from Narragansett Bay, visit with Common Raven Zach, and peek inside a 33-foot life-size model of a North Atlantic Right Whale. Enjoy the ADA-certified walking trails through upland meadows to a ΒΌ mile boardwalk through fresh and saltwater marshes to a majestic view of Narragansett Bay. |
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