Adults

It’s all about family—the woodwind family

The Pillod Park StoryWalk® has a new book to read! Beginning December 9, Bear Stays Up for Christmas by Karma Wilson is available to enjoy.

StoryWalk is a wonderful way for adults and their children to combine literacy skills and healthy exercise as they walk around the path to each of the 20 reading stations while enjoying the beauty of Pilliod Park. StoryWalk is a free activity for all and is accessible during normal park hours. Bring your walking shoes, your reading glasses, your scarfs and hats and coats, and enjoy StoryWalk at Pilliod Park!

A World of Music and Stories with The Storytellers
Saturday, December 2 at 1:00 pm
in the Swanton High Auditorium

Part of the Christmas in Swanton celebration! Interactive stories, beautiful music, audience participation, and hands-on fun with musical instruments from many parts of the world. Family fun for all ages! Learn more about The Storytellers.

Sponsored by FOSPL

The Pillod Park StoryWalk® has a new book to read! Beginning August 5, Bob & Rob & Corn on the Cob by Todd McQueen is available, in honor of the upcoming Corn Fest!

StoryWalk is a wonderful way for adults and their children to combine literacy skills and healthy exercise as they walk around the path to each of the 20 reading stations while enjoying the beauty of Pilliod Park. StoryWalk is a free activity for all and is accessible during normal park hours. Bring your walking shoes, your reading glasses, and enjoy StoryWalk at Pilliod Park!

The Pillod Park StoryWalk®, which kicked off on April 12, 2017, has a new book to read! Beginning June 2, Lola at the Library by Anna McQuinn is available. This book is slightly shorter than the number of posts, but don't worry! There will be something to new to read every post. 

The Pilliod Park StoryWalk® was initiated to great success with roughly 150 visitors to the Swanton Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting and Easter Egg Hunt kickoff during National Library Week. Candy-filled plastic eggs and gummy worms were available to attendees and media coverage included local newspapers and NBC Channel 24. Swanton Village Council also made a proclamation in recognition and support of National Library Week during their regular meeting of the same week.

Our library is pleased to announce the arrival of a 3D printer, on loan to us through the Northwest Regional Library System for the month of April. To learn more about this exciting growing technology, join Colin Doolittle, Professor of Engineering at Northwest State Community College, at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, April 11. There will be examples of printed objects, 3D printer books to browse, and a sign-up sheet to request your very own 3D print. A nominal fee may apply. Call, come in, or visit our website to register.

Swanton Public Library, in collaboration with the Swanton Village Council, is proud to announce the inaugural StoryWalk at Pilliod Park, a Village of Swanton park. To celebrate this initiative and in conjunction of National Library Week 2017, the Library and Village Council would like to invite everyone to join us as we kick off the inaugural StoryWalk with an Easter Egg Hunt on Wednesday April 12, 2017 at 4:15 p.m.

Do you want to write but are not sure how to get started? Are you a writer who is interested in input on your work? If this sounds right up your alley, look for a writers’ group coming this April. Local freelance author Nathan Jacobs will lead the group, which will meet from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, April 6. Attendees should bring works in progress or finished stories to share, and be prepared to participate in discussions about tools to help improve writing skills. Nathan is a freelance journalist that has written for the gaming industry and other magazines.

All-Star Animals
Saturday, December 3 at 1:00 pm
All ages—families welcome!

As part of the Christmas in Swanton celebration, join the Toledo Zoo in the Swanton High School Auditorium and meet some amazing animals! Many of the animals at the zoo have their own ‘superpowers’: adaptations that help them survive. The zoo will also bring its traveling touch tank so you can get up close and personal with some of the residents. Free for the whole family! This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Swanton Public Library.