http://www.noblenet.org/swampscott Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:28:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en STORYBOOK FUN September 15 to December 10. Mondays at 1:15 P.M. Wednesdays at 10:15 A.M. A new story time program that is perfect for groups of siblings or friends. This activity consists of stories, songs and finger plays and action rhymes designed to encourage early literacy. Librarians will present 20 ... http://www.noblenet.org/swampscott/childrens/fall-programs/ September is Library Card Sign-up Month! Any child who signs up for a library card during the month of September will receive a welcome certificate and sticker. In addition we will hang up an apple on the window with his or her name. Children must apply in person in ... http://www.noblenet.org/swampscott/childrens/library-card-sign-up-month/ The Swampscott Public Library’s Chorover Author Series begins another season on Wednesday evening, September 10th at 7:00pm with author Tom Perrotta. Tom will be reading from his latest work, The Abstinence Teacher, which will be newly released in paperback. Tom is the author of five previous works of fiction: ... http://www.noblenet.org/swampscott/adult-programs/tom-perrotta-september-10th/ Photo copyright: Jason Stemple The library is going to host another family night on Wednesday evening September 17th beginning at 6:00pm. We will feature Jane Yolen, an author for all ages. Ms. Yolen has written many children’s books, for example, Owl Moon, How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight, and Baby Bear’s ... http://www.noblenet.org/swampscott/adult-programs/family-night-with-jane-yolen/ The Friends of the Swampscott Public Library will have a preview night and reception to kick off the annual book sale on Friday, September 19th at 6:30pm at the library. Patrons may view the available books and purchase up to 10 books during the preview. There will be ... http://www.noblenet.org/swampscott/adult-programs/book-sale-gala/ The annual Friends of the Library Book Sale will run from Saturday, September 20th through Saturday, September 27th during library hours. We are asking for volunteers to assist with set-up, the book sale gala, and to work at the book sale itself. It can be as little as ... http://www.noblenet.org/swampscott/adult-programs/friends-annual-book-sale/ Book Group The September selection of the adult book club will be The Abstinence Teacher by Tom Perrotta. We will meet on Tuesday, September 23rd at 7:00pm. Knitting Club Join the Needlers a knitting group at the Swampscott Public Library. This group meets on the first and third Tuesday of every month ... http://www.noblenet.org/swampscott/adult-programs/ongoing-groups-meeting-in-january/ BOOKS WITH BITE @ YOUR LIBRARY DURING TEEN READ WEEK OCTOBER 2008 Teen Read Week is a nation-wide program sponsored by the American Library Association. This year’s theme is Books with Bite @ your library! To celebrate, we will have programs and contests October 6th – October 18th. Programs open to ... http://www.noblenet.org/swampscott/teenscene/teen-read-week-programs/ We have Reading Reward certificates for all children who registered for our summer reading program. If you were unable to attend the party please stop by the Children's Room to pick up your certificate and a special treat! http://www.noblenet.org/swampscott/childrens/summer-reading-certificates/ Registration has begun for the Summer Reading Rewards Party! The party will be held on Thursday, July 31 at 2:00 p.m. We will be entertained by Dondo the Clown and enjoy a fabulous ice cream smorgasbord. All registered readers are invited, but please R.S.V.P. soon so you ... http://www.noblenet.org/swampscott/childrens/childrens-summer-reading-party/