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 at 5pm
Topic: Masterpiece Mystery
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, August 11, at 4pm
Theme: Read a book about a time in history you would like to know more about or historical fiction.
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, August 19 at 1pm
Title: “Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl” by Renee Rosen
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: No August meeting, see you in September!
S.U.R.E. Diversity
The S.U.R.E. (Swampscott Unites, Respects, Embraces Diversity) book group meets on the third Monday of the month @ 5pm.
Next meeting: Monday, August 18 at 5 pm in the Raymond Room.
Title: “The souls of Black folk“ by W.E.B. Du Bois
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!