Swanton Public Library

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 device with internet, your library card, and for some 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 device such as a Nook, Kindle, iPad, or others, please visit our detailed instructions page to learn more about how to borrow eBooks and other digital media.

Calendar view of events this month.

Tuesday, May 1 – Registration for June 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 June 5, 12 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and again from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Monday, May 21 at 7:00 pm – Swanton Public Library Board of Trustees regular monthly meeting. Open to the public.

Tuesdays, May 22 and 29 at 10:30 am – Storytime. Weekly classes offered at Swanton Library for children ages 6 months to 5 years.  Children will learn all about bugs and other creepy-crawlies through stories, music, and crafts.  Free. No registration required.

Wednesdays, May 23 and 30 at 4:00 pm – Storytime. Weekly classes offered at Swanton Library for children ages 1 to 5 years.  Children will learn all about bugs and other creepy-crawlies through stories, music, and crafts.  Free. No registration required.

Thursday, May 24 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm – Teen Books-to-Movies Chat. The book selection for the chat is Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan. Pick up the book at the front desk and attend the chat for food, friends, and fun!

Thursday, May 24 at 6:30 pm – Make an Origami Gift Box for all ages. Lucille Smith, art teacher, will teach a beginning origami class, demonstrating how to fold an origami box. Participants should bring at least two sheets of paper, heavier magazine pages, greeting card paper, or card stock. Any size over 5”x5” is fine. Everyone is welcome to attend. Kids nine and under will need adult supervision. No registration needed.