April is National Poetry Month and the Swanton Public Library is putting together a community-generated Poetry Compilation. All are encouraged to use the theme of…
Exciting news: the Swanton Public Library is now offering Kanopy to our patrons! What is Kanopy you ask? Kanopy is an online video streaming platform…
Christmas is less than four weeks away (yes, I KNOW), and if you are anything like us you like to a.) receive from, and b.) give books…
Every November, writers all over the world sign up for NaNoWriMo and take the next step in their writing journey: writing a novel in just…
This month’s Library Book Club pick is The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah From Goodreads: With courage, grace and powerful insight, bestselling author Kristin Hannah captures…
In recent times we have prided ourselves on the positively beautiful book displays our librarian, Barb, has crafted since she joined us a little while…
Back when every single item was meticulously cataloged on index cards (physically!), the issue of sloppy penmanship was not just annoying but debilitating to the profession. Enter…
What you need: A glue gun, preferably with a variable heat setting. Chopsticks. (15″ cooking chopsticks are best, but not necessary.) Acrylic paint and brushes.…
We have left behind our former Integrated Library System (ILS) LibraryWorld and have joing VOKAL the Vermont Organization of Koha Automated Libraries! That was very…
The Swanton Public Library is a central community hub for the town and village – an honor, but also a concern during a public health…
How Rory Thorne Destroyed the Multiverse By K. Eason Reviewed by Rebecca Rupp Imagine The Princess Bride – but with fairies, multiple planets, political plots, and social…
A selection of new books, but come visit to check out everything that’s new on the shelves! – the Librarians The Ruin of Kings by…
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead (based on a shamefully true story) is about a reform school for boys in the 1960s where the laws…
Hoo boy! Summer is not officially over but, yeah, it’s over. We know the school year can be difficult, so we’re trying to regularize our…
by G. Willow Wilson A gorgeous fantasy set in the 15th century in Moorish Spain where, after decades of war, the Sultan of Granada is…
Monday, May 27th Decoration: 1pm – 2:15pm Parade starts at 2:30pm Join the parade! Bring your bike to the Swanton Central School parking lot so…
May 21, All Day Library staff are going goth! Stop into the Library to see your favorite (and we ARE your favorites, right?) librarians dressed…
Local worm and compost expert Bob Engstrom will be visiting us for a fun, hands-on program that will keep kids and parents actively engaged and…
Come to the Library to make gifts for Mom! We’ll be creating cards and ADORABLE little origami figures that will melt literally anyone’s heart. Downstairs,…
These ARE the droids you’re looking for! May the force be with all who join us for Star Wars themed crafts and games as we…
The public is welcome to learn about the struggle migrant farmworkers in Addison County and throughout the state. Migrant Justice is a grassroots farmworker-led organization…
We’re going to make some pretty things, specifically earrings and necklaces. This is a great skill to learn, useful for gift-giving or self-idolizing.
Make some fun and festive creations for your ears, neck, and wrists March 9th from 12 – 2pm. Timo will guide you in creating beautiful…
A cool new program is coming to the Swanton Public Library: Intro to Dungeons & Dragons! This event is open to children and adults (12+…
VACANCY Library Trustee The Swanton Public Library has announced a vacant Trustee position on its Library Board of Trustees. The Trustees are responsible…
Swanton Public Library Board of Trustees May 24, 2017 The financial meeting of the Swanton Public Library Board of Trustees was held on Wednesday,…
Swanton Public Library Board of Trustees AGENDA Wednesday, June 14, 2017 7 PM at the Swanton Public Library Welcome to all and…