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Board Report
At the Monday, October 28 Swanton Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, trustees:
- Approved a quote to begin work on replacing the building’s gutters.
- Discussed updating the building’s lighting; a call for bids for the project will be posted in the coming weeks.
- Discussed upgrading the library’s wiring and computer equipment.
- Updated the bereavement leave policy.
- The next regular Board of Trustees meeting is scheduled for 7:00 pm on Monday, November 18. The public is welcome to attend.
The Board of Trustees acknowledges the following gifts with gratitude:
- Memorials for Linda Slaninka from: Benjamin Lang, Gary & Gail Phipps, Suzanne Soltvedt, and Tom & Deb Zimmerman
- Donations from Hope Network
- Candy donations for Hoopla from Gretchen Gore, Peggy Green, Marla Kusz, Tim Stelzer, Roseann Taylor, and many anonymous donors
Swanton Public Library Board of Trustees
Tom Zimmerman, President
Dan McQuade, Vice President
Heather Wegener, Secretary
Brooke Chinni
Mona Dyke
Kevin Young
Marian Veld, Director
Kelly Truckor, Fiscal Officer
Free Digital Resources from SPL!
- Freegal Music+: Access to hundreds of thousands of songs and unlimited streaming. Download the app to create playlists and more!
- Comics Plus: Access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga. Download the app to start reading!
- Fiero Code: Helps teach coding and designing websites, apps, and video games through games, challenges (with prizes!), and more.
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Ongoing Opportunities
- Chair Yoga – Mondays at 4:30 pm. Physical therapist Dawn Seigneur will be here to lead a class in chair yoga. Classes are $5.00 per person. Registration is not required.
- Dungeons & Dragons Club – Tuesdays, November 5, 12, and 26 at 5:00 pm. Please bring a 5th edition third-level character sheet if possible; pre-generated characters will also be available. New players, please register online.
- Fiber Arts Fiends – Wednesday, November 13 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Fiber artists of all levels invited to join! A special Medicare Patrol speaker will attend – check the front for details.
- Writers’ Group – Thursdays, November 7 and 21 at 6:00 pm. Join freelance author Nathan Jacobs and other writers to discuss your work. All skill levels welcome!
- Seam Rippers Sewing Group – Wednesday, November 13 from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. Bring your current sewing project. Packed lunches welcome!
- ChessNuts – Wednesdays at 5:00 pm. Adults of all skill levels welcome.
- Swanton Historical Society – Fridays at 10:00 am. Anyone interested in volunteering or joining is welcome!
Adult Book Clubs
- Gretchen’s Book Club: Join our local book club at 5:30 pm on Thursday, November 14 to discuss the speculative thriller Dark Matter by Blake Crouch, about a man who awakens in a world different from the reality he thought he knew.
- BYOB Club: BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) and join us for a lively book discussion at 6:00 pm on Monday, November 18. We will discuss The Housemaid’s Secret by Freida McFadden.
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.
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