Library News

Introduction to Atriuum: SPL’s New Library System

Our new library system is live! Visit the catalog to create a login to manage your account online, including making reserves, renewing books, and more at

Job Opening at SPL

JOB OPENINGPAGE Job Description: The library page is responsible for sorting, organizing, and returning materials to the proper place on the…

SPL is Now Fine-Free! Plus DVD loan periods/limits

Swanton Library is joining many other libraries around Ohio and making our fine-free policy permanent! No overdue fines will be incurred for late items, and charges will only incur if an item is out…

Library is open to the public

Our doors are open again! Our new temporary hours are Monday through Thursday from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm and Friday from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. Currently we are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Reminder…

Library is open for curbside service

The library is open for curbside service! We're working on being able to open fully to the public, but in the meantime, you can request items and pick them up curbside. You can call us at 419-826-…

Library closed to the public until further notice

Hello, everyone! Due to community shutdowns and concerns over the spread of COVID-19, the Swanton Public Library will be closed to the public until further notice starting Saturday, March 14th. We…

StoryWalk's New Book Is Out!

The Pillod Park StoryWalk® has a new book to read! Backyard Fairies by Phoebe Wahl, in honor of the "fairy doors" visiting Swanton this summer, is available to enjoy. StoryWalk is a…

Lunar Family Night Photos

Check out photos from our lunar family night! Participates celebrated the 50th anniversary of the launch of the moon-landing mission Apollo 11. Stellar fun, food, games, crafts, caricatures by Don…

Summer Reading Begins!

Youth Summer Reading: Register to read for 500 minutes (8 hours, 20 minutes) between June 3 & July 26. Any age up through fifth grade can participate in the children’s…

JOB OPENING HAS BEEN FILLED

There are no open positions at this time.  

Halloween Film Fun!

It’s movie time! First, join us between 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Saturday, October 20 to watch select episodes of the creepy classic The Twilight Zone. Then, on Tuesday, October 30 – the eve of…

JOB OPPORTUNITY – PART-TIME LIBRARY ASSISTANT

Position: Library Assistant. 15 – 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekendsLibrary: Swanton Public LibraryLocation: Swanton…

StoryWalk Is Back!

The Pillod Park StoryWalk® has a new book to read! Good Morning Superman by Michael Dahl is available to enjoy. StoryWalk is a wonderful way for adults and their children to combine…

Second Annual Easter Egg Hunt for all ages

The Swanton Library is proud to announce our second annual Easter Egg Hunt! After a large response from the community last year, the library has invested more into this year’s egg hunt, with a…