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Main Street Messenger What's happening at the Swansea Free Public Library |
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 Dear Swansea, August is light on legal holidays, but there is plenty to celebrate during the eighth month. August 9th is Book Lovers Day, a day we should all celebrate! If you are left handed, then August 13 celebrates you - Left Handers' Day. Be sure to make time to chill on August 15, which is Relaxation Day. Poetry has its own day on August 18 (it gets its own month in April). Did you know that August 22 is Be an Angel Day? Share kindness! And probably my favorite of all the days is August 26, National Dog Day. No coincidence that we say "dog days of August." No matter how you celebrate August, it will go fast. Stop in to pick up summer reading assignments, cool off and have some fun! Hope to see you soon! Jocelyn Tavares, Library Director |
 July 7 - August 30 For Kids up to Age 17 Summer Reading is back! Come in to the library to register and pick up your Reading Dragons summer reading packets. The theme, Level Up At Your Library, is based around puzzles and games. Kids of all ages can keep track of their reading or complete a learning activity for chances to win a prize. Grab your reading dragons tracker to earn your own dragon cards. Snag a book bingo and try to get 5 in a row for a sweet treat. Visit the library to find dragons in our scavenger hunt. Activities will be added throughout the summer. For more information, visit https://www.swansealibrary.org/. Every summer we Read For a Cause. This year we are reading for our ocean friends! A donation will be made to The Cousteau Society, The Ocean Conservancy and The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy. Special thanks to Bay Coast Bank for sponsoring our summer reading program and our Reading for A Cause! |
Story Time on the Farm Tuesdays at 9:30 August 5th, 12th & 19th Stony Creek Farm, 1210 Wilbur Avenue Enjoy stories, games and animals with Ms. Carol. |
Story Time at the Beach Wednesdays at 9:30 August 6 & 13 Swansea Town Beach Enjoy stories, games and fresh salt air with Ms. Carol. Bring blankets or lawn chairs to enjoy sun, sand and books. It takes place on the front lawn of the Beach House with free parking in the Beach House Lot. Weather permitting. |
Free Fun Fridays
Friday, August 8 & 15 2:00 - 4:30 PM Beat the heat and join us for lego, crafts and games! Free Fun Fridays meet on the second and third Fridays of the month |
Anime Club Open to ages 11 - 17 August 6: Cats in Japan August 20: Beach Episode 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Anime fans are invited to join in for games, food and fun! |
Monster Squad Saturday, August 9 1:00 - 3:00 Celebrate Au-ghost with an investigation of spirits from beyond. Check out some ghost hunting gear and swap ghost stories, too! Crafts and snacks to follow. |
T(w)een Advisory Board
Saturday, August 16 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. |
Preteen & Teen Craft Club
Mondays in August, 2:30 - 4:00 Join us to create a book themed craft each week. August 4: Wand from Harry Potter August 11: Star Wars Droid August 18: Captain America Shield August 25: Dragon craft from Percy Jackson |
Teen Book Club Saturday, August 23 1:00 - 2:00
This month's theme is *MYSTERY*. Read a YA novel or graphic novel with some mystery and discuss with other teens!Open to ages 13-17. Snacks provided. |
German Language Class on hiatus for the summer 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 Every Wednesday at Noon Moving to the temporary library for the summer 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
Friday, August 15 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, August 29 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 Thursday, August 21 at 2:30 PM Join us for our monthly lecture series with Swansea's public health nurses. They will discuss how to prepare for a hurricane and staying safe during the storm. |
Waiting for Don't Let Him In? It's the most requested title in the SAILS Network. While you wait for your copy, try these titles:  The Three Mrs. Wrightsby Linda Keir A Twisted Love Story by Samantha Downing The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine |
New! Swansea Town Beach Pass Reserve This Pass to Park for Free at Swansea Town Beach Contact the library at (508) 674-9609, option 3, to reserve the Town Beach pass. Please note that this pass is for Swansea residents only. |
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