Graphic Novels for Grown-Ups Book Club
for ages 16+ and all adults who like to read graphic novels
This month's selection is:
Mouse Guard: Fall 1152 by David Petersen
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Graphic Novels for Grown-Ups Book Club
for ages 16+ and all adults who like to read graphic novels
This month's selection is:
The Hobbit (Graphic Novel) adapted by Charles Dixon
An illustrated edition of the enchanting prequel to The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit--the classic fantasy that inspired Peter Jackson's major motion picture trilogy
Graphic Novels for Grown-Ups Book Club
for ages 16+ and all adults who like to read graphic novels
This month's selection is:
Fun Home by Alison Bechdel
A fresh and brilliantly told memoir from a cult favorite comic artist, marked by gothic twists, a family funeral home, sexual angst, and great books.
YA for Grown Ups Book Club
For ages 16+ and all adults who like to read young adult literature
This month's selection is:
Summer Bird Blue by Akemi Dawn Bowman
A stunning novel about a mixed race teen who struggles to find her way back to her love of music in the wake of her sister’s death.
Fly Me to the Moon
Apollo 11 landed on the Moon almost exactly 50 years ago (July 20th 1969).
Join Roger Menard from the Astronomical Society of Southern New England (ASSNE) as he discussed the event that changed what we know about the moon. Menard will answer questions like: Where did the Moon come from? Why is the Moon so large in our night sky? What is the Man in the Moon?, and Why do we always see only one side of the Moon? Along the way we will discuss facts and myths related to the Moon!
Swansea Sleuths Mystery Book Club
Our mystery book club meets the first Wednesday of each month, July is the second Wednesday. We enjoy all kinds of mystery and crime books from cozy to historical to modern thrillers.
This month's selection: Gone Gull by Donna Andrews
Gone Gull brings readers yet another knee-slapping adventure filled with New York Times bestselling author Donna Andrews’ cast of wacky characters.
If you would like to participate, order a copy and join us!
Past Times Book Club
Our historical fiction book club meets the first Wednesday of each month, July is the second Wednesday.
This month's selection: Sold on a Monday by Kristina McMorris
Knights Landing Public Info Session
An informational session about the lottery for the 4 affordable duplex homes being built at Knights Landing in Swansea. These homes will be sold at affordable prices to households with incomes at or below 80% of the area median income. Applications and info packets are available at the Library.
Brown Bag Book Club
This fiction book club meets the third Friday of each month (unless otherwise noted). We bring our lunch and discuss all types of fiction.
German language classes
The Swansea Free Public Library is pleased to announce the start of German language classes with Christel Amaral.
Learn a new and exciting language including basic words and phrases. Learn how to order food and drinks, tell time and ask for directions. Learn all about German Culture and History. This language conversation group is great for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. This class is open to all levels of experience.
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