Library visits up 35% amid staffing squeeze

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Library Visits Surge 35% Amid Staffing Shortage

Library Director Jonathan Nichols told the Board of Library Trustees on Sept. 16 that visits to the town's public library rose 35% over the past year, along with checkouts and program attendance. Keeping enough staff on hand to serve them is the harder part, and trustees discussed setting standardized rates for on-call staff coverage.

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Swampscott Volleyball Battles Archrival Marblehead Tonight

Swampscott High's volleyball team plays archrival Marblehead High tonight, Sept. 17, at 5:30 p.m. at Marblehead High School.

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Cultural Council Grant Applications Due Oct. 15

The Swampscott Cultural Council is accepting grant applications through Oct. 15 to support local artists, cultural organizations, and community programs.

Swampscott Tides

Senior Center Offers High-Dose Flu Shots Sept. 24

High-dose flu vaccines will be available to Swampscott seniors on Sept. 24 at the Swampscott Senior Center.

Swampscott Tides

Swampscott Field Hockey Falls 7-0 to St. Mary's

St. Mary's defeated Swampscott 7-0 in field hockey on Sept. 16 at Manning Field, earning St. Mary's its first win of the season.

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Swampscott Farmers Market Returns Sunday

The Swampscott Farmers Market returns Sunday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Town Hall lawn.

Town of Swampscott

Shakespeare Program Returns to Swampscott Library Saturday

Julie and Bryan Butters present the free program "Daring Women and Compelling Villains: Why We Still Fall for Shakespeare Today" at Swampscott Public Library on Sept. 19, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., with performances from Romeo and Juliet, Richard III, and As You Like It.

Seaside Swampscott

Obituary: Constance Callahan, 78, Funeral Set for Monday

Constance (Connie) Ann Callahan, 78, died at home on Sept. 15 after a 23-year struggle with Parkinson's disease. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, Sept. 21, at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, followed by burial at Waterside Cemetery.

Murphy Funeral Home - Salem

UUCGL Hosts Thursday Morning Meditation Online

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn holds its weekly online meditation today, Sept. 17, from 8:30 to 9:10 a.m., led by Rev. Chris Scheller; open to beginners and nonmembers.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn