Board Report At the Monday, December 15 Swanton Library Board of Trustees meeting: - Trustees passed a temporary 2026 budget.
- The interior lighting project has begun; in January some days the library will open at noon to accommodate the work. Exterior lighting will also be added.
- The 3D printer policy passed the Board’s approval; once procedures are finalized, patrons can request print jobs beginning sometime in January.
- The Board chose a new health insurance provider for employees.
- A company to perform maintenance on the elevator was approved.
- The next meeting is at 6:30 pm on Monday, January 26, a change from the regular date due to the holiday. The public is welcome to attend.
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 again at 5:30 pm on January 8. The title, 11/22/63 by Stephen King, is available at the front desk for anyone who wants to join the discussion.
- Sara’s Book Club: Saturdays, January 10 and 24 at 10:30 am. Bring any book you have read or are reading to discuss.
- Book Discussion Club: Join the library book club on Monday, January 26 at 6:00 pm to discuss Three Days in January: Dwight Eisenhower’s Final Mission by Bret Baier. Copies are available at the front desk.
The Pageturner is sponsored and funded by the Friends of the Swanton Public Library. Visit http://www.facebook.com/FOSPL for more information. | 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, January 6, 13, and 20 at 4:30 pm. Please bring a fifth edition third-level character sheet if possible. New players, please register online.
- D&D Workshop – Tuesday, January 27 at 4:30 pm. Work on character creation, miniature painting, and more.
- Color Me Calm – Tuesday, January 13 at 1:30 pm. Adults, please come and color your stress away while listening to music and enjoying coffee or tea. All supplies provided.
- Fiber Arts Fiends – Wednesdays, January 7 and 21 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Fiber artists of all levels are invited to join.
- Writers’ Group – Thursdays, January 8 and 22 at 6:00 pm. Join freelance author Nathan Jacobs and other writers to discuss your work. All skill levels welcome!
- Seam Rippers Sewing Club – Check our website for January’s date!
- Bible Study – Wednesdays at 12:30 pm. Adults are welcome to join.
- 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 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 library will be closed on January 1 and January 19 for the holidays. The Swanton Public Library does not endorse all views expressed in programs held at the library. |
