Swanton Public Library

Welcome, Janelle Thomas

Swanton Public Library welcomes Director Janelle Thomas, who is replacing retiring Director Linda Slaninka. Janelle recently graduated with a Masters Degree in Library and Information Science from Wayne State University. Along with her experience as a library assistant for a rural community in southeastern Michigan, Janelle will bring her knowledge gained in public relations. Janelle looks forward to serving the Swanton community.

Swanton Library is now one of the member libraries of the Ohio eBook Project.  From there you can download audiobooks, eBooks, music, and more!  Download to a personal computer or mobile device and either read it/listen to it there, or then transfer to a compatible device and take it on the go.  You will need a computer or phone with internet, your library card, and for most devices, free software available for download on the site.  Please visit the Ohio eBook Project to learn more and start downloading! 

If you're using a Nook from Barnes & Noble, you can read our detailed instructions for downloading eBooks to a Nook. 

If you're using a Kindle from Amazon.com, you can read our detailed instructions for downloading eBooks to a Kindle.

Calendar view of events this month.

Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm starting January 23 – Free GED courses. Penta County Career Center offers free courses prepare for the GED (General Educational Development). For more information or to register, call them at 419-661-6555.

Tuesdays, January 31, February 7, and 14 at 10:30 am – Storytime. Weekly classes offered at Swanton Library for children ages 6 months to 5 years.  Children will learn about all kinds of birds through stories, music, and crafts.  Free.  No registration required.

Wednesdays, February 1, 8, and 15 at 3:30 pm – Storytime. Weekly classes for children ages 1 to 5 years.  Children will learn about all kinds of birds through stories, music, and crafts.  Free.  No registration required.

Wednesday, February 1 – Registration for March Every Citizen Online Basic Internet Classes at Swanton Public Library opens. Call 419-826-2760 or stop in the library to register. Classes will be held at the library on March 6, 13, and 20 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and again from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Thursday, February 2 at 7:00 pm – Adult book discussion led by Marty Kaback. This month's topic is Exile by Richard North Patterson.

Thursday, February 2 at 6:30 pm – BOLT meets at the library.