Board Report From the January 26 meeting of the Swanton Library Board of Trustees: At the organizational meeting, trustees: - Elected officers for 2026.
- Scheduled library closings and board meeting dates for 2026-January 2027.
- Resolved to serve the citizens of Fulton and Lucas Counties.
At the regular meeting, trustees: - Adopted the 2026 budget.
- Amended the weather closing policy.
- Heard reports on the status of various capital projects.
- The next meeting is at 6:30 pm on Monday, February 16. The public is welcome; enter at the side door by the parking lot to attend.
The Board of Trustees acknowledges the following gift with gratitude: - A donation from John Slaninka
Swanton Public Library Board of Trustees
Tom Zimmerman, President
Heather Wegener, Secretary
Joey Braden
Brooke Chinni
Mona Dyke
Colin McQuade
Kevin Young
Marian Veld, Director
Kelly Truckor, Fiscal Officer Adult Book Clubs - Gretchen’s Book Club: The local book club will meet at 5:30 pm on Thursday, February 12. The title, How the Penguins Saved Veronica by Hazel Prior, is available at the front desk for anyone who wants to join in.
- Sara’s Book Club: Saturdays, February 7 and 21 at 10:30 am. Bring any book you have read or are reading to discuss.
- Book Discussion Club: Monday, February 23 at 6:00 pm to discuss The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X and Alex Haley. Copies are available at the front desk.
| Ongoing Opportunities - Chair Yoga – Mondays at 4:30 pm. Physical therapist Dawn Seigneur will lead a class in chair yoga. Classes are $5.00 per person.
- Dungeons & Dragons Club – Tuesdays, February 3, 10, and 17 at 4:30 pm. Please bring a fifth edition third-level character sheet if possible. New players, please register online.
- D&D Workshop – Tuesday, February 24 at 4:30 pm. Work on character creation, miniature painting, and more.
- Color Me Calm – Tuesday, February 10 at 1:30 pm. Adults, come and color your stress away while listening to music and enjoying coffee or tea. All supplies provided.
- Fiber Arts Fiends – Wednesdays, February 4 and 18 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Fiber artists of all levels are invited to join.
- Writers’ Group – Thursdays, February 5 and 19 at 6:00 pm. Join freelance author Nathan Jacobs and other writers to discuss your work. All skill levels welcome!
- Seam Rippers Sewing Club – Tuesday, February 17 from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. Bring your current sewing project. Packed lunches are welcome!
- ChessNuts – Wednesdays at 5:00 pm. Adults of all skill levels are welcome to play chess.
- Swanton Historical Society – Fridays at 10:00 am. Anyone interested in volunteering or joining, asking questions, or just wanting to chat with the members is welcome!
Library Hours
Mondays & Tuesdays: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Wednesdays & Thursdays: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Fridays: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Saturdays: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Sundays: CLOSED
The Pageturner is sponsored and funded by the Friends of the Swanton Public Library. Visit http://www.facebook.com/FOSPL for more information. The Swanton Public Library does not endorse all views expressed in programs held at the library. |
