Upcoming Events!

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Swarthmore Library Book Discussion Group

The Reader by Bernhard Schlink
December 8th

State of Wonder by Ann Patchett
Thursday, January 12th
2:00 PM

Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell
Thursday, February 9th
2:00 PM

Ruth by Elizabeth Gaskell
Thursday, March 8th
2:00 PM

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell
Thursday, April 12th
2:00 PM

Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell
Thursday, May 10th
2:00 PM

Please contact the library if you would like a copy of the book.

Swarthmore Library Movie Discussion Group

REEL TIME: Swarthmore Library Movie Discussion Group

Tuesdays, December 13, January 17, February 14, March 13, April 10, May 15, June 12

2:00 pm

Enjoy watching movies on our large screen with a state of the art speaker system! Each month we will feature an independent or international film followed by group discussion. Check at the library for each month’s movie selection. For more information call the library office at 610-543-0436 or email swarthmore@delcolibraries.org.

Adult Programs– 2012

All about Library eBooks and Free Downloads
Wednesday, January 11th
2:00 pm

If you just received an eReader or are new to downloading ebooks and audiobooks, this program is for you! Learn how to download free ebooks and more from the Delaware County Library System website. David Belanger, Director of the Delaware County Library System, will demonstrate how to access the world of free downloads from the library’s website. This program is compatible with Nook, Sony, Kobo, Android, iPad, iPhone and Kindle etc.

Participants are welcome to bring their devices to the program.

Veterans Benefits Information Session
Wednesday, January 25th
2:00 pm

Ralph W. Galati, Veterans Liaison at the Delaware County Department of Veterans Affairs, will provide an overview of current benefits for Veterans including county, state and federal programs. Benefits to be discussed will include VA healthcare, education benefits, tax relief programs, pension, and survivor benefits. Eligibility requirements and issues will also be reviewed, and the program will conclude with a question and answer session. This program will be beneficial to Veterans, survivors and dependents, as well as active duty service members (including National Guard and Reserves) who may soon be discharged.

Scandinavian Mysteries and Authors
Wednesday, February 29th
2:00 pm

Are you a Steig Larsson fan? Or are you looking for new mystery authors? Learn about what makes Nordic mysteries so compelling, and all about authors from Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland and Finland.

Around the World in 18 Years:
A Book Discussion with Elizabeth Welsh
Tuesday, March 20th
2:00 pm

Join former Swarthmorean Elizabeth Welsh for a lively discussion of her book Around the World in 18 Years. This book is comprised of a journal that the author kept during her eighteen trips with the environmental organization Earth Watch, to such places as France, Gibraltar, Red Square, Madagascar and many others.

Registration is required for these free programs. Please sign up in the library, call the library office at
610-543-0436, email swarthmore@delcolibraries.org or use the Eventkeeper program at www.delcolibraries.org.

All programs are free and open to the public. Please register at the library,
call 610-543-0436, or email swarthmore@delcolibraries.org.

Swarthmore Public Library Book and Bake Sale

Thursday, April 25	9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Friday, April 26	9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 27	9:00 am to 2:00 pm ($5 Bag Sale)
Non-Profit Free Choice	Saturday April 27, 2:00 - 3:00 pm*

Stock up on used books and homemade baked goods at very reasonable prices!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Swarthmore Public Library, all proceeds benefit the library

*Bring a letter from your charitable or educational organization or an official ID and choose as many books as you like free of charge on Saturday, April 27th from 2:00 - 3:00 pm only.

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