Book Clubs and Special Groups

Book Clubs and Special Groups

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


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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, November 5 at 5pm
Topic: The Queen of Crime (read any Agatha Christie novel)

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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, October 21 at 4pm
Theme: British Isles

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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, October 22 at 1pm
Title: “The magnificent lives of Marjorie Post”  by Allison Pataki

Note:  For October we will meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

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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, October 29 at 7pm
Title: TBA

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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, October 21 at 5pm in the Raymond Room
Title: “Can’t we talk about something more pleasant?”  by Roz Chast


Special Groups


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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!

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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!

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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!