Giving Tuesday
Support Swampscott Library programs with a gift today. Your gift is greatly appreciated! Thank you!
Holiday Bulb Sale–New Items
New Items now trending in our Holiday 2025 Bulb Sale–Look for new items marked with a red New Item banner on the top left of the picture. Support library programming today! Sale ends December 5th–please place your order today! Go to http://SwampscottLibraryFriends.fpfundraising.com to […]
2025 Holiday Bulb Sale
The Bulb Sale is on! Support our programming at the Swampscott Public Library. Go to http://SwampscottLibraryFriends.fpfundraising.com to stock up on beautiful holiday bulbs! Bulbs make great gifts!
Thanksgiving Indoor Farmers Market November 23rd
Support the Friends of the Library and have some fun, at the Thanksgiving Indoor Farmers Market. It’s the last market of the year. Come to the Swampscott High School November 23rd between 10am and 1pm. Enjoy homemade treats and buy local gifts from your favorite vendors. Stop by the Friends of the Library table too–to […]
2025 Fall Bulb Sale
The Fall Bulb Sale is now live! Support the programming at the Swampscott Public Library, and much more today. Go to http://SwampscottLibraryFriends.fpfundraising.com to scoop up beautiful fall bulbs! Bulbs make great holiday gifts!
Book Sale & Swampscott PorchFest 2025–September 20th
Have a blast at PorchFest and visit the Friends of the Swampscott Library for our Bag & Book Sale too! The book sale is Saturday, September 20th from noon to 3pm–then stay longer to enjoy the music which goes on to 6pm. https://www.swampscottma.gov/home/news/porchfest-2025
PorchFest September 20th and Book Sale!
Join the whole town Saturday, September 20th for PorchFest from noon to 6pm. It’s a fabulous way to wind through our lovely town, enjoying the music and while you’re exploring stop by our Book & Bag Sale. We’ll be joining the kick-off at Linscott Park at noon–and our book sale only runs until 3pm–so […]
The Friends sponsor many Swampscott Library events
Kids seem to adore Bluey! Did you know the Friends donated the funds to purchase the Bluey costume for the Swampscott Library? The Friends help sponsor numerous popular library events. Join your neighbors for some fun–https://swampscottlibrary.org/events/. Hope to see you at the library!
Lee Golomb Cadiff Teen Poetry Contest
On Saturday, April 26th winners were announced for the annual Lee Golomb Cadiff Teen Poetry Contest. The Friends assist in making this highly popular event a success. The students from Swampscott grades 5-12 love the experience–and the fabulous prizes too! We love their creativity! Thank you all for another great year.
Free Library–funded by the Friends
Get a book! Join your neighbors and friends in sharing the spirit of generosity at our Little Free Library. Two Little Free Libraries were funded by the Friends and built as a Scouting Eagle project by Stephen Whipple. You’ll find these little treasures at Fisherman’s Beach and Linscott Park. So get a book or give […]