Events/Calendar

Help develop your child's love of reading with great stories, songs, games, and fun!Join us for a storytime that encourages the development of pre-reading skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays.  Enjoy a fun and simple craft at the end!  Story Time participation al...read more

Join us on Monday and Wednesday mornings for Geri-Fit! This 45 minute evidence based strength training exercise class is for older adults.  There is no dancing or aerobics, work out at your own pace and most of the exercises are performed seated in chairs with light weights.  Registration ...read more

Help develop your child's love of reading with great stories, songs, games, and fun!Stories, crafts, games and more!For children in grades K-2. A parent or caregiver must remain in the Library during the program. Registration is for the entire program series, which begins on September 25th and e...read more

Help develop your child's love of reading with great stories, songs, games, and fun!These 20-30 minute story times are full of books, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children from 6 months to 3 years old. Children and their grown-ups are encouraged engage with the books and songs and to active...read more

Join us for a fun night of adult crafts with lots of laughs!   This month's craft will feature creating a pumpkin from recycled materials. These pumpkins will last throughout your fall holidays and will make wonderful decorations around your home or on your holiday table.Registration i...read more

Join us on Monday and Wednesday mornings for Geri-Fit! This 45 minute evidence based strength training exercise class is for older adults.  There is no dancing or aerobics, work out at your own pace and most of the exercises are performed seated in chairs with light weights.  Registration ...read more

An unlikely female duo of con artists cooperate to beguile and deceive rich men for money. Hilarity ensues as a worldly and sophisticated schemer tries to induct her lowbrow and inexperienced counterpart into the upper leagues of feminine deception. Rated PG-13.  94 minutes.

Help develop your child's love of reading with great stories, songs, games, and fun!Join us for a storytime that encourages the development of pre-reading skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays.  Enjoy a fun and simple craft at the end!  Story Time participation al...read more

Join us on Monday and Wednesday mornings for Geri-Fit! This 45 minute evidence based strength training exercise class is for older adults.  There is no dancing or aerobics, work out at your own pace and most of the exercises are performed seated in chairs with light weights.  Registration ...read more

Help develop your child's love of reading with great stories, songs, games, and fun!Stories, crafts, games and more!For children in grades K-2. A parent or caregiver must remain in the Library during the program. Registration is for the entire program series, which begins on September 25th and e...read more

Help develop your child's love of reading with great stories, songs, games, and fun!These 20-30 minute story times are full of books, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children from 6 months to 3 years old. Children and their grown-ups are encouraged engage with the books and songs and to active...read more

This 1-hour interactive lecture presented by Donna Atkins, "The Life Story Lady" is designed to inspire those researching their lineage to take the next step: to write their own story and that of their ancestors. 

Build something creative each month with the Library's LEGOs.For Kids in Grades K-6.  Registration is required.  You must register for each LEGO Club meeting.Spotswood residents ONLY may register at any time. Residents of all neighboring communities may sign up beginning two weeks befo...read more

We invite beginners and experienced stitchers to join us.  While our focus will be on counted cross stitch, all stitchers are welcome.  Bring your own project.  There is a $5.00 fee to use the Library's supplies.

A family-friendly viewing of the 2019 live-action release of Aladdin.  Kids will have the opportunity to make an Aladdin-themed craft.  Please register any child that would like to participate.A street rat pursues the princess of Agrabah with the help of a powerful genie who can grant him ...read more

Join us on Monday and Wednesday mornings for Geri-Fit! This 45 minute evidence based strength training exercise class is for older adults.  There is no dancing or aerobics, work out at your own pace and most of the exercises are performed seated in chairs with light weights.  Registration ...read more

Stop by the Just for the Health of It! table for free health and wellness information.

After a freak accident during a worldwide blackout, struggling musician Jack Malik wakes to discover that he is the only person in the world to remember The Beatles. Using this newfound benefit to his advantage, Jack begins plagiarising the work of the legendary band to launch his career to supersta...read more

Join us each month as we learn to create some easy, snack foods and desserts.  Let's have fun while we learn about food!For kids in Grades 4-8.  Registration is required.Please list any food allergies at the time of registration.

Meeting

Do you feel rushed when you are speaking with your doctor? Have you ever left the doctor’s office feeling confused or overwhelmed? Are you ever uncomfortable talking with your doctor about issues pertaining to your health? Do you feel uncertain about the medications you have been prescrib...read more

Help develop your child's love of reading with great stories, songs, games, and fun!Join us for a storytime that encourages the development of pre-reading skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays.  Enjoy a fun and simple craft at the end!  Story Time participation al...read more

Join us on Monday and Wednesday mornings for Geri-Fit! This 45 minute evidence based strength training exercise class is for older adults.  There is no dancing or aerobics, work out at your own pace and most of the exercises are performed seated in chairs with light weights.  Registration ...read more

Help develop your child's love of reading with great stories, songs, games, and fun!Stories, crafts, games and more!For children in grades K-2. A parent or caregiver must remain in the Library during the program. Registration is for the entire program series, which begins on September 25th and e...read more

Help develop your child's love of reading with great stories, songs, games, and fun!These 20-30 minute story times are full of books, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children from 6 months to 3 years old. Children and their grown-ups are encouraged engage with the books and songs and to active...read more

Laurel & Hardy.  Lucy & Ricky.  Martin & Lewis.Join us as we remember Famous Comedy Duos and how their comedic timing, personal relationships and physical comedy made us laugh out loud!

The Spotswood Public Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7 pm. Meetings are open to the public. 

We invite beginners and experienced stitchers to join us.  While our focus will be on counted cross stitch, all stitchers are welcome.  Bring your own project.  There is a $5.00 fee to use the Library's supplies.

Come and meet some of Spotswood's finest and explore the cars and trucks that help them serve our community! We'll have vehicles from the police department, EMS and Public Works!Then join us inside the library for the Fall Festival also happening that day from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm!

Join the Friends of the Library for Fall Fun! There will be refreshments, a fall photo booth, and you can make your own Halloween mask. Pumpkins will be available to decorate for $5 each. 

Stop by the library to learn: What is lead poisoning? How is lead poisoning diagnosed? What are the symptoms for lead poisoning? How is lead poisoning treated? Can you guess what has lead in it? (interactive game – opposite side has explanation) Ways to protect your child from lead poisoningBr...read more

Join us on Monday and Wednesday mornings for Geri-Fit! This 45 minute evidence based strength training exercise class is for older adults.  There is no dancing or aerobics, work out at your own pace and most of the exercises are performed seated in chairs with light weights.  Registration ...read more

The tragic and controversial story of Cameron Todd Willingham, who was executed in Texas for killing his three children after scientific evidence and expert testimony that bolstered his claims of innocence were suppressed. 127 minutes.  Rated R.

Halloween is coming!  We'll use our imaginations to create spooky Halloween crafts.For kids in Grades 3-6.  Registration is required.

It's never too early to start planning!  Learn steps to take when financial planning for college and strategies that could potentially reduce the cost of a four-year degree.This program will be held over two nights: Monday, October 21 and Monday, October 28.  Both dates meet at 6:30 pm...read more

Stop by the library to learn: What is lead poisoning? How is lead poisoning diagnosed? What are the symptoms for lead poisoning? How is lead poisoning treated? Can you guess what has lead in it? (interactive game – opposite side has explanation) Ways to protect your child from lead poisoningBr...read more

Help develop your child's love of reading with great stories, songs, games, and fun!Join us for a storytime that encourages the development of pre-reading skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays.  Enjoy a fun and simple craft at the end!  Story Time participation al...read more

Stop by the library to learn: What is lead poisoning? How is lead poisoning diagnosed? What are the symptoms for lead poisoning? How is lead poisoning treated? Can you guess what has lead in it? (interactive game – opposite side has explanation) Ways to protect your child from lead poisoningBr...read more

Join us on Monday and Wednesday mornings for Geri-Fit! This 45 minute evidence based strength training exercise class is for older adults.  There is no dancing or aerobics, work out at your own pace and most of the exercises are performed seated in chairs with light weights.  Registration ...read more

Help develop your child's love of reading with great stories, songs, games, and fun!Stories, crafts, games and more!For children in grades K-2. A parent or caregiver must remain in the Library during the program. Registration is for the entire program series, which begins on September 25th and e...read more

Stop by the library to learn: What is lead poisoning? How is lead poisoning diagnosed? What are the symptoms for lead poisoning? How is lead poisoning treated? Can you guess what has lead in it? (interactive game – opposite side has explanation) Ways to protect your child from lead poisoningBr...read more

Help develop your child's love of reading with great stories, songs, games, and fun!These 20-30 minute story times are full of books, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children from 6 months to 3 years old. Children and their grown-ups are encouraged engage with the books and songs and to active...read more

You can help your community! Thousands of temporary census jobs are available. Census results determine the number of seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives as well as how funds are spent on roads, schools and hospitals. Interested in finding out more about getting a temporary job...read more

Come read to Xara, a registered therapy dog.Reading to a dog is a wonderful opportunity for a child to increase confidence and fluency while reading, gain a positive outlook on reading, and motivate your child to continue to love to read.*You are registering for the 6:30-6:45pm time slot.  Plea...read more

Come read to Xara, a registered therapy dog.Reading to a dog is a wonderful opportunity for a child to increase confidence and fluency while reading, gain a positive outlook on reading, and motivate your child to continue to love to read.You are registering for the 6:45pm-7pm time slot.  Please...read more

Come read to Xara, a registered therapy dog.Reading to a dog is a wonderful opportunity for a child to increase confidence and fluency while reading, gain a positive outlook on reading, and motivate your child to continue to love to read.You are registering for the 7pm-7:15pm time slot.  Please...read more

Come read to Xara, a registered therapy dog.Reading to a dog is a wonderful opportunity for a child to increase confidence and fluency while reading, gain a positive outlook on reading, and motivate your child to continue to love to read.You have selected the 7:15-7:30pm time slot.  Please reme...read more

Stop by the library to learn: What is lead poisoning? How is lead poisoning diagnosed? What are the symptoms for lead poisoning? How is lead poisoning treated? Can you guess what has lead in it? (interactive game – opposite side has explanation) Ways to protect your child from lead poisoningBr...read more

We invite beginners and experienced stitchers to join us.  While our focus will be on counted cross stitch, all stitchers are welcome.  Bring your own project.  There is a $5.00 fee to use the Library's supplies.

Kevin Woyce traces the strange history of Halloween, from Old World harvest festivals to our modern family holiday. The hour long slideshow covers the origins of the Jack-o'lantern, Orson Welles' 1938 "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast, the first monster movies, hau...read more

Join us on Monday and Wednesday mornings for Geri-Fit! This 45 minute evidence based strength training exercise class is for older adults.  There is no dancing or aerobics, work out at your own pace and most of the exercises are performed seated in chairs with light weights.  Registration ...read more

A restaurant owner and an architect begin having dreams about each other due to a magical spell from an enchanted fountain, but they only have a seven-day window to meet in the real world before the spell expires. 93 minutes.  No Rating.

It's never too early to start planning!  Learn steps to take when financial planning for college and strategies that could potentially reduce the cost of a four-year degree.This program will be held over two nights: Monday, October 21 and Monday, October 28.  Both dates meet at 6:30 pm...read more

Help develop your child's love of reading with great stories, songs, games, and fun!Join us for a storytime that encourages the development of pre-reading skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays.  Enjoy a fun and simple craft at the end!  Story Time participation al...read more

Join us on Monday and Wednesday mornings for Geri-Fit! This 45 minute evidence based strength training exercise class is for older adults.  There is no dancing or aerobics, work out at your own pace and most of the exercises are performed seated in chairs with light weights.  Registration ...read more

Help develop your child's love of reading with great stories, songs, games, and fun!Stories, crafts, games and more!For children in grades K-2. A parent or caregiver must remain in the Library during the program. Registration is for the entire program series, which begins on September 25th and e...read more

Help develop your child's love of reading with great stories, songs, games, and fun!These 20-30 minute story times are full of books, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children from 6 months to 3 years old. Children and their grown-ups are encouraged engage with the books and songs and to active...read more