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Swoyersville Little Library shows borough cares for neighbors
Swoyersville is a small borough 5 miles from Wilkes-Barre. "We don't even have a stoplight," says Grace Conner, lifetime resident and founder of the Swoyersville Little Library. Conner set the library up as her Girl Scouts Gold Award project to give children easy access to books. She received so many donations at the start of the project, including a large one from Scholastic, that she could donate books to every elementary school classroom and fill the library's shelves. That was over six years ago, and what was supposed to be a self-sustaining project has become a community resource that Conner still happily maintains. The Little Library is a testament to the residents' care for the town and neighbors, further supported by the Parks and Recreation Board's efforts to host community events and revitalize the parks.
Mid-twentieth century homes
Single-family homes line the streets of Swoyersville, sitting on trimmed lawns that stop at sidewalks. Many yards are decorated with trees, bushes and flowers. While there are a variety of architectural styles, bilevels and Foursquares with dormer windows are common in the neighborhood. Most homes in the neighborhood were built in the mid-twentieth century and cost between $125,000 and $275,000. Newer construction can go for upwards of $400,000.
Gambrel-style rooflines in Swoyersville are a common sight to see.
This ranch-style home in Swoyersville offers a lower level garage.
This Swoyersville home features a gambrel-style roof.
Residents in Swoyersville get views of the Moosic Mountains wwhile enjoying the suburbs.
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"A bar on every corner”
Swoyersville offers plenty of options for residents to grab a bite to eat. “There’s a bar on every corner,” Conner says. Slocum Street Sports Bar features classic American food, or people can visit Lemon Drop Cafe for a cup of coffee and a salad. Locals get groceries at Gerrity’s Supermarket, less than 1 mile outside the neighborhood. People can cross the Susquehanna River and drive 6 miles to visit Walmart. Lowe's and several fast-food restaurants are within 4 miles of the neighborhood.
Lemon Drop Cafe in Swoyersville is a brunch and lunch hotspot.
Lemon Drop Cafe is on Church Street in Swoyersville and is always a popular spot for lunch.
Shopping near Swoyersville, including Gerrity's Supermarket, can be found in Luzerne.
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Preparing students for life after Wyoming Valley West
Students in the area attend schools in the Wyoming Valley West School District. They can start at Dana Street Elementary Center, which earns a C-plus from Niche. Next, students move to Wyoming Valley West Middle School, rated C-plus, before earning their diplomas from Wyoming Valley West Senior High School, which scored a B-plus. Students at the high school are eligible to enroll full-time or part-time in the West Side Career and Technology Center, which prepares students who want to enter the workforce after graduation.
Swoyersville is 4 miles from Kings College, a private Catholic college in Wilkes-Barre. It offers 41 undergraduate majors and nine graduate programs.
Parks and Recreations Board revitalizing parks
Whether attending a community event or spending time outside, the Swoyersville parks are a defining part of the borough. “People utilize the parks more than you’d think,” Conner says. Eugene A. Malley Park is a baseball field next to Tripp Street Community Park, featuring a playground with an accessible swing. Loveland Park features a jungle gym for kids to climb and a basketball court That's ideal for a quick pickup game.
The Parks and Recreation Board started planning community events and fundraisers for revitalizing the parks in 2021. One of these fundraisers is the Flamingo Flocking Fundraiser, where people can donate money to put fake flamingos on a friend’s lawn. “It’s fun to see the yards and say, ‘the neighbor down the street got flocked,’” Conner says. In addition to their fundraising efforts, Luzerne County awarded the board a portion of a grant dedicated to county maintenance.
The well-maintained Andrew Barilla Jr. Park features numerous basketball courts.
Eugene A. Mullay Park on Tripp Street is a great place for children to play in Swoyersville.
Children can play all day on the playground at Loveland Park in Swoyersville.
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First annual Wing Fling
In 2023, Swoyersville hosted the first Wing Fling, where restaurants around the area cooked their best chicken wings to be judged. While this event started as a one-day celebration, it will return in 2024 as a weekend-long competition with live music and vendor booths.
The Parks and Recreation Board organizes seasonal events throughout the year, including the Snowflake Scavenger Hunt. Swoyersville partners with the neighboring Forty Fort to hide paper snowflakes across the two boroughs.
Route 8 carries residents to local boroughs
The Luzerne County Transportation Authority (LCTA) has a bus route that carries Swoyersville residents between neighboring boroughs and includes stops at Aldi and Kings College. LCTA offers a rideshare program for people who need more direct transportation. Passengers must schedule their trips a day in advance to use the rideshare. The neighborhood is near US Route 11, eventually connecting with Interstate 476 and leading to Philadelphia. Swoyersville is 13 miles from Wilkes-Barre International Airport, which flies into popular US destinations and connects to international flights.
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