Feb 11

The Friends of the Swansea Public Library membership drive begins on February 11 and goes through St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th. Be part of the magic that is the Swansea Public Library. Become a member today and get a free bag of books at the book sale. All Friends receive their first bag free. Pick up a membership form at the library or print one from the website, www.swansealibrary.org. Join today and help build our library community.
For more information, please contact the library at 508-674-9609 or at friendsofthespl@swansealibrary.org.

Feb 11

The Friends of the Swansea Public Library present a midwinter $5 Bag Book Sale on Saturday February 11, 2012 from 10:00AM-1:00 PM at the Swansea Public Library, 69 Main Street in historic Swansea. Stop by the library for a cup of coffee or tea and stock up on your reading for the next few weeks of winter.
We are accepting donations of books, videos, dvds, games and puzzles.
For more information, please contact the library at 508-674-9609 or at friendsofthespl@swansealibrary.org.

Ongoing
Tuesdays

The Swansea News Hounds will meet every Tuesday morning at 10:30 AM to read local, state and regional news. Consider joining us as we discuss the relevant events in today's world.
For more information contact the library at 508-674-9609.

Ongoing

The Main Street Readers Book Club are looking for new members. They read a mix of general fiction, literature and non- fiction. The Main Street Readers meet the second Thursday of each month at 7:00PM. Come and bring a friend.
For more information contact the library at 508-674-9609.

Ongoing

The Swansea Public Library is pleased to offer beginning quilting classes with teacher Kathy Anderson. Classes begin Thursday October 6th from 12noon to 2pm and will continue weekly through December 22, 2011.
Come join us for a beginner course in hand quilting.  Explore this highly portable hobby that you will be able to do wherever you are--at the children’s practices, in the waiting room at the doctor’s office, in the car and while watching T.V.  We will start with a session on fabric and buying supplies, including where to shop for quality materials.  We will make a small wallhanging highlighting six important techniques--straight seams, bias seams, curved seams, set-in seams, applique and english paper piecing.  We will also learn to hand quilt our finished quilt top. At the end of class we will have a Quilt Show for the public in the library.
Bring your lunch and join us for a relaxing afternoon working with needle, thread and fabric!
For more information contact Carol at the the library at 508-674-9609 or visit us at www.swansealibrary.org

Ongoing

The Junior Friends will hold regular meetings on the third Thursday of each month. The Junior Friends help plan projects, volunteer time and service to the library, and work in partnership with the Friends of the Swansea Public Library. If you are a student in grades 7-12 (ages 12-17) and are interested in being a Junior Friend, please come to the meeting or stop by the library and pick up an application at the front desk.
For more information contact the library at 508-674-9609.

Ongoing

The Swansea Public Library is seeking donations of LEGOs, gently used toys and craft materials. If so, then bring them to the Swansea Public Library! Carol Gafford, the Youth Services Librarian and adult program/outreach coordinator at the library will soon be starting a LEGO Club, a program for all ages, which will meet monthly. A different theme will be picked for each meeting and club members can (literally) build on that theme. The creations made by the teams will be on display at the library for all to view. When the library has enough LEGO bricks on hand the Club will begin! Donated LEGOs can be dropped off at the circulation desk during regular library hours.
We are always looking for new toys for the children's room so consider donating toys, puzzles or games to the library. We are accepting craft materials which can be anything from construction paper and crayons to stamping, scrapbooking and any kind of craft kits. And as always, thank you for all your help in making the Swansea Public Library a great community resource.
For more information, call Carol at 508-674-9609 or send an email to carol.gafford@sailsinc.org

Ongoing

Fall Story Hour programs are in progress. Several programs will be offered on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Space is limited so stop by the library or call today at 508-674-9609. Fall story hour sessions will last through the week of Halloween and will conclude with a costume contest and Halloween party. Please remember that all children who attend Story Hour must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent, or caregiver.
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Ongoing

Give a child a chance! Become a foster parent.
Dare Family Services is seeking caring families to provide foster care for area children. While helping a child, you will receive excellent training, 24 hour support and a tax free stipend toward the child's care. For more information, please call 508-802-9515.