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SPL Anniversary Celebration!

Come celebrate the 90th anniversary of SPL with us! On August 28, 1935, the first meeting of the Swanton School District Public Library Board of Trustees was held. This year on Thursday, August 28, enjoy light refreshments from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm while perusing some old photos and memorabilia of our area in our display case. Then come join us anytime between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm for a cookout on the lawn! Enjoy grilled burgers, hot dogs, and more, and choose anything you’d like from our Used Media Sale for free! 

Cardmaking: At the Fair 

In honor of the upcoming Fulton County Fair, Anna Geis will be here at 5:30 pm on Thursday, August 21 to show participants how to make three different cards with a fair theme. Class fee is $7/person for three cards; all supplies are provided. Please register online or call by August 20.

Did You Know? SPL has lockers located by the front door that can be accessed anytime, even after hours. Fill out the online form on our website or call us to schedule a pickup.

The library will be closed for the Corn Festival on Saturday, August 9.

Friends of the Library 2025 Used Books / Media Sale
August 8 to 30

Join us on Friday, August 8 for the first day of this summer’s extended used books/media sale! The sale will be open during regular library hours from August 8 through August 30. All types of reading and media available! Make a donation for your selections. Proceeds benefit library programs. 

NOW ACCEPTING DONATIONS! Accepted: clean, readable fiction and nonfiction, coffee table books, DVDs, and CDs in playable condition. Not accepted: damaged items, computer books, encyclopedias, condensed books, digital/burned copies, magazines, or textbooks. 

All noncash donations are tax-deductible. Please bring your donations to the library during open hours by Monday, August 4.

Senior Assistance with Val Edwards

Confused about Social Security? Medicare? Look no further! Val Edwards from the Fulton County Senior Center will be here on Thursday, August 21 from 10:00 am to noon to help walk you through questions about topics such as Medicare, senior assistance programs, insurance, and more! Call Val at the Senior Center at 419-337-9299 to schedule an appointment. This is a free service provided by FCSC and is by appointment only.