The Swampscott Public Library offers a variety of book clubs and special groups for adults to enjoy! If you have any questions, please contact the Library at swacirc@noblenet.org or call us at 781-596-8867.
BOOK CLUBS
Dinner Detectives
The Dinner Detectives is the library’s mystery book group. We discuss mysteries related to a different topic each month. You bring your chosen book and we provide snacks and discussion! The group meets on the first Tuesday of the month @ 5 pm.
Next meeting: Tuesday, September 3 at 5pm
Topic: Stay out of the woods!
Themed Reads
Themed Reads is a year-long book group in which you read a book of your choice that corresponds to each month’s assigned theme. The group meets on the second Monday of the month @ 4pm.
Next meeting: Monday, September 9 at 4pm
Theme: Adventure
Tea and Books
Interested in a daytime book club at the library? Our afternoon book club meets on the third Tuesday of the month @ 1 pm. New members welcome!
Next meeting: Tuesday, September 17 at 1pm
Title: The Wharton Plot by Mariah Fredericks
Popular Titles
We pick a popular book to read and discuss. Please stop by the library to pick up a copy (while supplies last). This group meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month @ 7pm.
Next meeting: Tuesday, September 27 at 7pm
Title: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
S.U.R.E. Diversity
The new Swampscott Unites, Respects, Embraces Diversity (S.U.R.E.) book group meets on the third Monday of the month @ 5pm.
Next meeting: Monday, September 16 at 5pm in the Raymond Room
Title: The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henriquez
Special Groups
Fiber Friends
Join the Fiber Friends, a crafting group at the Swampscott Public Library. This group meets every Wednesday from 1 to 3pm. All are welcome!
Red Rock Ramblers
The Ukulele Group meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. All levels of experience welcome!
Lou Gallo History Buffs
Enjoy chatting about local history and reminiscing about earlier times? The Lou Gallo History Buffs meet on the second Monday of the month @ 10am in the Raymond Room. All are welcome!