The Swansea Free Public Library invites you to celebrate spring with a special program, on Thursday March 28th at 6:00 PM. Mary Martha Murphy returns with her program, All About Birds. Learn about the wonderful world of bird watching. This program will show you how to identify birds, use field guides and binoculars and share the best local places for bird watching.
It's the Swansea Free Public Library annual Peep Diorama Contest. Create a diorama based on a book. Use peeps marshmallow treats to create a scene from one of your favorite books in a shoe-box sized diorama. The finished diorama is due at the library by Friday April 12. Peep into your favorite book. Don't delay. Grab a "Peep" of the action!
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If you feel stressed out by clutter and want to clean up and clean out, this free workshop can help. Marilyn Cruickshank, a professional organizer and owner of Creative Simplicity, LLC will provide strategies and motivation to make small changes that will have a big impact to help you organize your Life! This program is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Fall River Public Library and the Swansea Free Public Library and will be held at the Fall River Public Library located at 104 North Main St., Fall River, MA.
This fiction book club meets the third Friday of each month. (earlier this month due to closing on Good Friday) We bring our lunch and discuss all types of fiction.
for ages 16+ and all adults who like to read young adult literature
This month's selection is:
The Friends of the Library are a volunteer organization dedicated to enhancing the Swansea Public Library's services to its patrons and encouraging community use of the library. Funded by annual dues and fundraising activities, the Friends support programs for all ages and provide materials and equipment not covered by the annual operating budget.
New Friends are always welcome!
This fiction book club meets the third Friday of each month. We bring our lunch and discuss all types of fiction.
This month's selection: The Dead Ringer by M.C. Beaton
Our historical fiction book club meets the first Wednesday of each month.
This month's selection: The Glass Ocean by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig and Karen White
Our mystery book club meets the first Wednesday of each month. We enjoy all kinds of mystery and crime books from cozy to historical to modern thrillers.
This month's selection: The Burning by Jane Casey
Join staff from Mass Audubon's Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary as we explore the wildlife around the Swansea area. The program starts with a talk and activities, then we will explore the Village Park Trails behind the Library. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Swansea Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Register online or call 508-223-3060
