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.
Friends of the Library 2016 Used Books / Media Sale
September 8, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
September 9-10: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Library Children’s Room
Join us on September 8 for Family Night, the first evening of the book sale! Have a free caricature done by local cartoonist Don Lee, participate in a paper airplane contest, attend a storytime for children, and get the first choice at our sale. Light refreshments will also be served. Fun for all ages!
Time to bring in your donations – the annual FOSPL Used Book/Media sale is in early September this summer! The library accepts clean, readable fiction and nonfiction, coffee table books, VHS tapes, DVDs, and CDs in playable condition. We do not accept damaged items, computer books, encyclopedias, condensed books (e.g. Readers’ Digest books), digital/burned copies, magazines, or textbooks. All noncash donations are tax-deductible and are accepted at the front desk during library hours.
Swanton Library's youth department will begin a new Monday afternoon class this summer! Music and movement are tied together with literacy in this new family series. Sing, dance, play instruments, and read! The focus is on preschool and early grades, but the entire family is welcome. Free!
Kids: Sign up to read for 500 minutes during June and July (toddlers can sign up to do an activity sheet instead) and get a free book, free pizza, and more! Any age up through fifth grade can participate. Kids can also join us every week starting Monday, June 6, with the all-ages ice cream party! Preschoolers will attend at 10:30 am on Tuesdays; grades 3-5 on Wednesdays; and grades K-2 on Thursdays. Look for visits from the zoo (with real animals!), games, and more!