Feb 27-Mar 6

The Friends of the Swansea Public Library are happy to announce their first annual membership drive to be held Saturday, February 27 through Saturday, March 6. Hours are 10 a.m. until 5 p.m Monday through Saturdays.
On Saturdays February 27th and March 6th, members of the friends will be at the Swansea library from 10 until 2 to answer questions, welcome prospective members and offer refreshments to all library patrons. The latest newsletter will be distributed. All new memberships received by February 27th will be entered in a drawing. Four winners will each receive a book of Swansea history.
The group will also hold a midwinter book sale on February 27th to kick off this membership drive.
Annual dues start at $10 for an individual, $25 for a family. All dues and donations are tax deductible. Show your support for the wonderful Swansea Library by becoming a member of the Friends. The Friends of the library have been an active source of support for the library for over 7 years. They sponsor book sales, the May plant sale, help with and provide refreshments for all children programs, present informative and exciting programs, and purchase items to improve patron services and participation.
"Whether you are joining friends as a new member, or renewing your membership, you are helping to keep our library the vital part of the community it has become. All contributions to Friends of the Library remain with the library and all contributions are tax deductible," states Friends president Carol Gafford.
Through fundraising efforts, the Friends have sponsored several programs including the annual Halloween Talk, the presentation by cookbook author David Leite, the New Moon movie party and many children's programs and events. They have also purchased new computers and printers, the beautiful outdoor sign for the library, cd storage cabinets, dvd holders, a cd cleaning machine, special programming, and children and youth service events.
"Your membership and support mean so much to our public library," states member Judy Ward.
The Friends welcome new and returning members and invite their participation in the new year. For more information, contact the library at 508-674-9609.

Feb 25

The Swansea Independent Baseball League will hold player registration sessions for the 2010 playing season for boys and girls of ages 4 through 12 years on Thursday, Feb. 25, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Swansea School Administration Building located at the intersection of Main Street, Gardner's Neck Road and Hortonville Road (across the street from the Swansea Dam). Players born on or between May 1, 1997, and April 30, 2006, will be eligible to compete in the SIBL this year. All registrants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian; must present proof of birth; and must pay the league's player registration fees. Swansea residents as well as non-Swansea residents are welcome to enroll. Registration can also be completed online through the league's Web site at www.sibl.net. All questions concerning the SIBL should be directed to Hadad at 401-241-2332 or 1st Vice President Michael Cooper at 508-822-8337.

Feb 27

The Friends of the Swansea Public Library present a midwinter $5 Bag Book Sale on Saturday February 27, 2010 from 10:00AM-1:00 PM at the Swansea Public Library, 69 Main Street in historic Swansea. Stop by the library for a cup of coffee or tea and stock up on your reading for the next 6 weeks of winter.
The Library has a wonderful collection of books, video's and dvd's. As we dream of Spring and plan our gardens, there is still time to do some winter reading.
Shake off the winter blues with a great bargain! Right here on Main St!
The Friends of the Swansea Public Library will begin their membership drive at the Book Sale. Stop by the table and consider signing up and helping the Library and the community. We hope to see you!
For more information, please contact the library at 508-674-9609.

Mar 1

The Swansea Public Library announces the start of the Flowers and Showers Story Hour sessions for children ages 2 1/2 to 5. Sign-ups are being held now through March 10th either by phone or email. Three sessions will be offered starting with the Monday program beginning on March 1, 2010 at 10:30 am and 1:00pm. The Wednesday program starts March 3rd at 10:30am. Story hours fill up fast so contact the library today to sign up.
The six week Flowers and Showers themed program ends on April 12th for Monday session and April 14th for Wednesday session. Come join the fun with Ms. Carol as the library celebrates March and April with stories, poems and crafts in the Blue Sea and Junior rooms. In March we will celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday, St. Patrick's day, the first days of Spring and all things flowers. April has us in the midst of the rainy season, celebrating Earth Day, Arbor Day, welcoming the Easter Bunny and starting our garden.
The place to be is Main St in Swansea on Monday and Wednesday mornings. Space is limited so contact the library today! All children who attend Story Hour must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent, or caregiver.

Mar 1

The Friends of the Swansea Public Library will be holding their monthly meeting on Monday March 1, 2010 at 6:30 PM at the library on Main St. The public is invited to attend. The Friends will be working on the membership campaign for 2010, the May Plant Sale and other programs for 2010. Refreshments will be served.
The Friends of the Library are a nonprofit group whose purpose is to support and enhance the programs and services of the Swansea Public Library. With funds raised from membership dues and various fundraisers, the Friends are able to support the library and the Swansea community by providing adult and youth programs throughout the year, including museum passes to Roger Williams Park Zoo, Plimoth Plantation, and the Providence Children?fs Museum, purchase equipment and furniture and provide the library with the Reference Databases.
Become a member of the Friends. Pick up a membership form at the library or print one from website, www.swansealibrary.org. Join today and help build a community and create the future.

Mar 4

On Thursday March 4th, The Friends of the Swansea Public Library invites families to a special evening with Kiki Latimer, author of the children's book, Islands of Hope. Ms. Latimer will talk about her book, which refers to the island country of Haiti and to Rhode Island and also provide an intimate look at life in Haiti. The talk will start at 7PM at the Swansea Public Library and will be followed by a book signing. Refreshments will be served.
Kiki Latimer is a grandmother and children's author from Rhode Island. She is the chairperson for St Joseph's Haiti Committee and travels to Haiti. She graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a B.A. in the Oral Communication of Literature, Psychology, and Philosophy. She is involved in the Rhode Island storytelling community as a coach. As a writer, poet, and photographer, her focus is often on the fascinating intersection of people, nature, and language. It was with this vision that she homeschooled her four children.
Sign up today to hear a message of hope and heart in Haiti.
For more information, please contact the library at 508-674-9609.

Mar 5, 6

The Swansea Little League will be having baseball sign-ups for the 2010 season for all children ages 5-16 at the little league clubhouse located on the Swansea Little League Complex which connects to Milford Rd and Rt 6 GAR Hwy in Swansea. Sign ups will be Friday, March 5th, 2010 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, March 6th, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
For more information, please visit the Swansea Little League website.

Mar 13
Mar 27
Apr 3

The Swansea Independent Baseball League has announced its schedules for player tryout sessions for the 2010 season. The SIBL will hold tryouts for the American League (11- and 12-year-old players) of its Bronco Division on Saturday, March 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Inside the Zone Baseball Club located at 390 Airport Road in Fall River. Boys and girls born on or between May 1, 1997, and April 30, 1999, will be eligible to attend these tryouts.
Tryouts for the National League (9- and 10-year-olds) of the Bronco Division will be staged Saturday, March 13, from 2 to 5 p.m., also at the Inside the Zone Baseball Club. Boys and girls born on or between May 1, 1999, and April 30, 2001, will be eligible to participate in these tryouts.
Tryouts for the Mustang Division (7- and 8-year-olds) will be hosted Saturday, March 13, from 5 to 8 p.m., also at Inside the Zone Baseball Club. Boys and girls born on or between May 1, 2001, and April 30, 2003, will be eligible to attend these tryouts.
Tryouts for the SIBL's Pinto Division (5- and 6-year-olds) will be conducted Saturday, March 27, outdoors starting at 9 a.m. at the Nike Site Playing Complex in Swansea. Boys and girls born on or between May 1, 2003, and April 30, 2005, will be eligible to attend these tryouts.
Tryouts for the Instructional Division (4-year-olds) have been scheduled for Saturday, April 3, outdoors starting at 9 a.m. at the Nike Site Playing Complex. Boys and girls born on or between May 1, 2005, and April 30, 2006, will be permitted to participate in these tryouts.
All questions concerning the SIBL and its 2010 tryouts should be directed either to Hadad (401-241-2332) or 1st Vice President Mike Cooper (508-822-8739)

Mar 27

Swansea Little League will hold try-outs on Saturday, March 27th at the Swansea Little League Complex
TRY-OUT SCHEDULE:
11-12's @9:00AM-10:30AM-(only if not on major team last year)
10's @11:00AM -12:30PM-(field 1 & 2)
8-9's @1:00PM-2:30PM-(field 1 & 2)
6-7's @ 1:00PM-2:30PM-(field 3 & 4)
5 year olds will be placed on a team.
13's and any new players 14-16 @11:00AM on upper senior field

Thursday nights
Ongoing

35+ Basketball League
Looking for men, 35 or older to participate in 10 week session, on Thursday nights, from 7-10pm, at St. Louis de France Church Hall, Buffington St., Swansea, MA. Signups will be limited to just 12-16 participants. Court is perfect for 4on4 games. Cost is $60/10 weeks. All proceeds to benefit St. Louis de France Church. Depending on interest, additional sessions will follow. Send email to bball@jamesraposa.com for signup info.

Monday nights
Ongoing

Boy's Book Group - The library is calling all boys in junior high and high school to come and join our new book club! If you are boy in this age group, and enjoy reading science fiction & general fiction this book group is just for you! The group will meet once a month, Monday nights from 6:30-7:30 PM. The boy's first book will be ?gArtemis Fowl?h by Eoin Colfer, and the first meeting is February 8th. This is an opportunity to discuss the books you like with friends, enjoy snacks, and have fun. Space is limited so call the library to sign up (508) 674-9609.

Ongoing

Your open door is hope! Become a foster parent.
Dare Family Services is seeking caring families to provide foster care for area children.  To find out how you can help, call 508-802-9515 or visit www.darefamily.org.

Ongoing

Do you love to read? Now is the time to think about joining the new Book discussion group, the Main Street Readers with facilitator Tom Ward. For more information, sign up at the library or call Carol at 508-674-9609. The Main Street Readers will be read general fiction and non fiction and the first book will be distributed at this meeting. Come and bring a friend.
For further information contact the library at 508-674-9609

Ongoing
Mondays

Monday night is drop in scrapbooking night at the library. Bring your summer pictures and start a new hobby by creating works of art in paper. We have plenty of experienced scrapbookers to help you get started.
For further information contact the library at 508-674-9609

Ongoing
Tuesdays

The Swansea News Hounds continue to meet every Tuesday morning at 10:30 AM to read local, state and regional news. Consider joining us as we discuss the relevant events in today's world.
For further information contact the library at 508-674-9609