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Main Street Messenger What's happening at the Swansea Free Public Library |
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 Summer is coming, isn't it? June is a busy month here, as you can see below. There are also a few great community events happening in June! Enjoy two events in one at the Animal Shelter's Yard Sale and the Swansea Health Fair, happening Sunday, June 22 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Town Hall Annex, 68 Stevens Road. While you pick up some great bargains, enjoy meeting community health partners, playing games for the kids and music. Please note we are closed for staff training on Friday, June 13, but we open again on Saturday the 14th. Hope to see you soon! Jocelyn Tavares, Library Director |
 Wednesday, June 18 at 6:00 PM at the Swansea Dam The Swansea Free Public Library invites you to a session with Mass Wildlife's Angler Education Program's fishing events for beginners. Learn to set up your rod, tie knots, cast, and identify fish. Events are free, family friendly, and open to all skill levels. No fishing license is required. Bring your own fishing equipment or borrow ours. Limited gear and bait will be provided. Event pre-registration is encouraged. Please contact the library at 508-674-9609, option 3. |
 A Matter of Perspective on the Origin of King Philip's War: Conversation and Bus Tour Saturday, June 21 at Case Jr. High School, 195 Main Street, Doors open at 10:00 AM Join us for a conversation about the origin of King Philip's War, with a companion bus tour of local sites where the war occurred in and around Swansea, Massachusetts. The day's events are: 10:00 -10:30 AM: Doors open and display of Pokanoket artifacts (free) 10:30 – Noon: Tribal Historian Strong Turtle, Pokanoket Tribe/Pokanoket Nation, and Eric Schultz, co-author of King Philip's War: The History and Legacy of America's Forgotten Conflict, will discuss the causes and early course of the war at the Joseph Case Junior High School media room in Swansea, MA. (free) Registration Required Noon – 2:00 PM: Lunch on your own in Swansea Sponsored by The Swansea Free Public Library, Swansea Cultural Council, Bristol Hist. & Preservation Society, Sowams Heritage Area, Old Colony History Museum & KPW350. |
Spring Story Time
Tuesdays at 11:00 AM June 3 - 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 Friday, June 20 2:00 - 4:30 PM Drop in after school to build with lego, make crafts and play games. |
Pokemon Bingo
Saturday, June 14 at 11:00 AM 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 PM - 6:00 PM June 4: Rainy Season June 18: Watermelon & Fireworks, Summer in Japan Anime fans are invited to join in on discussions of Japanese culture/pop culture, watch Anime and more! |
Monster Squad
Saturday, June 21 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Monster Squad celebrates Halloween in the summer with its first Summerween party. Enjoy games and snacks and bring your favorite summer or Halloween treat. |
T(w)een Advisory Board
Saturday, July 19 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM 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. |
 Teen Book Groups Saturday, June 28 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Graphic Novels 2:00 - 3:00 PM: Fiction Join us to discuss some of your favorite graphic novels and books about summer with other teens. Come to one of the discussions or both of them. Open to ages 13 - 17. |
German Language Class
Monday, June 2 at 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM 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 PM 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 PM - 4:00 PM 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 Wednesday, June 4 at Noon at Christ Church's Hall 57 Main Street Moving to the temporary library starting June 11 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 AM 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 PM 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. |
Fabulous Friday Book Clubs for every interest Friday, June 27 Brown Bag Book Club at 1:00 for fiction lovers Past Times at 2:00 for historical fiction lovers Agatha Society at 3:00 for cozy mystery lovers |
Tea Time Health Talks June's meeting TBA |
Waiting for The Tenant? It's one of the most requested titles in the SAILS Network. While you wait for your copy, try these titles:  Just the Nicest Coupleby Mary Kubica Identity by Nora Roberts The September House by Carissa Orlando |
Battleship Cove 5 Water Street, Fall River Pass Admits 2 Adults and 3 Children at $3 each Battleship Cove is a war memorial and historic military museum located in Fall River, Massachusetts. It is home to five National Historic Landmark ships, and other craft, including the USS Massachusetts, USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., USS Lionfish, Hiddensee, and two PT boats. Their collection of aircraft includes two Bell helicopters that saw combat in the Vietnam War—the Bell UH-1 “Huey” Iroquois and the Bell AH-1 Cobra—as well as two of the first drone unmanned aerial vehicles used by the military. In addition to exhibits focused on military history, the Maritime Museum presents the history of the RMS Titanic and the famous Fall River Line. |
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