LEWES PUBLIC LIBRARY
March 2022 | E-Newsletter
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Do More 24 - Delaware's Giving Day on March 3 & 4
The Lewes Public Library is the heart of the Lewes community and its central resource for exploration, reflection, and learning, offering access to books and other circulating materials, classes, services, and programs, all of which are free of charge.
Help support us by participating in this year's Do More 24!
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Meet our Volunteer of the Month | Karen M. Fischer
After I retired from Winterthur in 2010, I began volunteering at the Lewes Public Library in 2011. I started off as a volunteer in transit and then moved to pre-opening and the Circulation Desk. I also have been a Board Member of the Friends of the Lewes Public Library, which I thoroughly enjoyed.
As a volunteer in 2011, we all worked in a very close space but still were able to accomplish so much for the library. With the new library building opening in 2016, it has been a wonderful asset to allow the library to offer so many activities for the community, promote great displays, access to numerous meeting rooms and computers, A Friends of the Lewes Public Library gift shop, and just a place to come to relax with a good book. Plus, I think many of the volunteers who had volunteered in the former library, just love the space that we now have to work in!
It is hard for me to actually pinpoint a favorite moment at the library. I guess it is the fact you meet some very interesting folks, great volunteers and staff, plus you have the ability to promote to the public what a great resource we have in Lewes for the public. Visit the library and enjoy!
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Kids & Family
All programs are FREE.
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Touch a Truck Tuesdays
Tuesdays through March | 10:30 AM
Until we can meet inside for Story Time again, we'll gather outside in the library's backyard to get an up-close look at some of the trucks and vehicles in our community, and talk to the people who drive them. No registration required.
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Homeschool Connection | Composting - Nature's Recyclers with R.O.O.T.S. Youth Development Program
Tuesday, March 8 | 1:00 PM
Learn what compost is, how we use it, and how it's made. Explore examples of different kinds of compost in different stages, and make your own origami compost bag to take home.
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Stop by the kids' room to check out our I Spy display. Find everything and win a prize! New challenges every month!
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Winter Walk
Wednesdays | 10:30 AM
Meet us every Wednesday at the Library Patio to enjoy the Winter Walk on the library grounds for some outdoor, physical fun!
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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
The Imagination Library provides FREE books by mail for children ages birth up to 5, throughout Delaware, to develop the habit of reading, and to develop the library habit, too!
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Teens
All programs are FREE
NOTE: Teen programs are for ages 12 – 18 and
registration is required.
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Girls Who Code | Building Sisterhood and Making An Impact
Wednesdays through March 9 | 6:30 PM
Girls Who Code club provides a completely free plug-and-play curriculum and resources to encourage girls’ participation in STEM as they prepare for college and careers. During a quarterly session, Girls Who Code work on several projects using Scratch and Python programming, animations, chatbots, and so much more.
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Magic: The Gathering
Every other Wednesday, March 2, March 16 and March 30 | 6:00 PM
Come to the Lewes Public Library to play Magic: The Gathering!
Bring your own Magic deck.
Space is limited each week. Ages 12 and up are welcome to play.
Registration is required.
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Dungeons and Dragons
Saturdays | 12:00 PM
Experience a fantasy world similar to Lord of the Rings: battle monsters; discover treasures; go on adventures! There is no previous experience required
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TAB | Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Thursday, March 3 | 6:30 PM
The Lewes Public Library's Teen Advisory Board is seeking new members. Join us for an open discussion about how we can make the Lewes Public Library a better place for teens. Participation in TAB and TAB meetings qualifies for community service hours.
This program is strictly reserved for teens ages 13-17.
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Chess Club
Wednesdays, March 9 and 23 | 6:00 PM
Chess Club meets twice a month in the Medium Room. Ages 12+ are welcome to join. Experienced players will be there to teach any person 12+ how to play.
Walk-ins welcome.
No registration is required. Details.
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Teen Art Series
Thursday, March 10 | 6:30 PM
The Teen Art Series will introduce a variety of art forms including drawing, painting, and mixed media projects.
Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome to join. All materials will be supplied. Space and supplies are limited so registration is required.
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Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots | Lewes Beach Clean-up
Saturday, March 19 | 11:00 AM
Lewes Public Library's Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots club will meet at the Lewes Beach Dairy Queen at 11 AM sharp for our monthly beach cleanup. All of the necessary materials needed for this service will be supplied.
Participation in this beach clean qualifies you for community service hours. Registration is required.
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Teen Job Fair Preparation Workshop
Tuesday, March 22 | 6:30 PM
To better prepare our teens for success at the 6th Annual Teen Job Fair, we are hosting a Job Fair Preparation Workshop. We will discuss job applications, work permits, Delaware employment laws, interview techniques, professional etiquette, dressing for success, banking, and more! Hard copied sample forms and other resources as well as information you will need for the workshop will be provided at the workshop. Participation in this workshop is not required for the job fair but is strongly encouraged.
Registration is required.
This program is strictly reserved for teenagers.
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Adults
- All programs are FREE
- Programs are offered either in-person, online, or hybrid (in-person and online). Each program indicates how it is offered.
- Unless indicated otherwise, you
MUST REGISTER to receive instructions for joining the program.
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Please scroll down for information on Author Events, Book Discussion Groups, Foreign Language Conversation Groups, Lectures and Workshops, Money School Classes, Performances, Discussion and Activity Groups, and more!
All adult programs are listed by category and date. For additional information or to register, just click on the program title or the details and registration link.
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AUTHOR EVENTS
Registration required.
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Monday, February 28 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
Join us for a conversation with New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Probst about her latest release, The Secret Love Letters of Olivia Moretti, an emotional novel about three estranged sisters venturing to the Amalfi Coast to follow clues about their mother’s past and a secret romance. Joining Jennifer in conversation is author Jenn McKinlay.
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Conversation with Amy Latta | Practice Makes Progress: My Creative Journal
Tuesday, March 15 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
Join us for a live, interaction online conversation with Amy Latta, author of Practice Makes Progress: My Creative Journal. Amy will demonstrate how to use this interactive guided journal and have a conversation with Mandy Graham, author of The Crafting Edit. Packed with bite-size guided exercises, inspirational quotes, bordered blank pages and personal stories from Amy’s life as a professional artist, this journal will empower you to embrace self-expression and to take new steps on your creative journey.
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Conversation with Derek Baxter | In Pursuit of Thomas Jefferson
Tuesday, March 22 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
Join us for a conversation with Derek Baxter, author of In Pursuit of Jefferson: Traveling through Europe with the Most Perplexing Founding Father. A debut that combines historical nonfiction with travel books, this is the story of an American on a journey through Europe, following the epic trail of Thomas Jefferson.
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BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS
All are welcome to join!
Registration required.
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NATURAL SELECTIONS BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
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Wednesday, March 2 | 5:00 PM ET | Online & In-person
The Natural Selections Book Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month to discuss nature-themed books.
The Age of Wood is a scholarly and scientific examination of the unrecognized role of trees in the planet's ecosystem reveals wood's unexpected influence on human evolution, civilization, and the global economy.
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AAUW NOTABLE BOOKS DISCUSSION
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Thursday, March 3 | 10:00 AM | In-person
A spellbinding story of survival in which an orphaned brother and sister confront the limits of human endurance and their own capacity for loyalty and forgiveness, as they fend for themselves on a remote fishing outpost in the late 1800s.
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Monday, March 7 | 6:30 PM ET | In-person
Share your love of cooking and trying new recipes. Every month, the group selects a cookbook and each participant chooses a recipe from it to prepare for the following month’s meeting. The group meets on the first Monday of the month to try the dishes made and discuss the recipes.
No registration required. Stop by the Circulation Desk to choose a recipe from this month's cookbook.
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Thursday, March 10 | 6:30 PM ET | Online
An exhilarating novel set at the glittering intersection of two seemingly disparate events—the exposure of a massive criminal enterprise and the mysterious disappearance of a woman from a ship at sea.
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Monday, March 21 | 3:30 PM ET | Online
England, 1580: The Black Death creeps across the land, an ever-present threat, infecting the healthy, the sick, the old and the young alike. The end of days is near, but life always goes on. Drawing on Maggie O'Farrell's long-term fascination with the little-known story behind Shakespeare's most enigmatic play, Hamnet is a luminous portrait of a marriage, at its heart the loss of a beloved child.
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BOOK & FILM DISCUSSION GROUP
Celebrating its 5th year, this group discusses classic and contemporary works of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and cinematic art.
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Tuesday, March 22 | 6:00 PM ET | Online & In-person
A deeply researched and transporting exploration of the legacy of slavery and its imprint on centuries of American history, How the Word Is Passed illustrates how some of our country’s most essential stories are hidden in plain view—whether in places we might drive by on our way to work, holidays such as Juneteenth, or entire neighborhoods like downtown Manhattan, where the brutal history of the trade in enslaved men, women, and children has been deeply imprinted.
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LEWES PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB
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Thursday, March 24 | 4:00 PM ET | In-person
Faithful is the story of a survivor, filled with emotion--from dark suffering to true happiness--a moving portrait of a young woman finding her way in the modern world.
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Not Sure What to Read Next?
The library subscribes to a service called BookLetters that offers a wide variety of reading list choices for adults, children, and young adults. There are lists you can view online and lists you can choose to have emailed directly to your inbox!
Sign up for the Library’s BookLetters newsletters by email.
Let us inspire you with our Book Lists for Adults, including print and digital titles! We’re adding book lists regularly, so check it out
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DISCUSSION GROUPS
Join us for any or all of the stimulating,
interactive groups that will keep you thinking.
Registration required.
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Food for Thought
Mondays | 1:30 PM ET | Online & In-Person
Be prepared to put your brain in high gear for a stimulating, comfortable atmosphere of reasoned interaction.
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Socrates Café
Thursdays | 11:00 AM ET | Online & In-Person
Socrates Café is a discussion group for adults that provides an opportunity for people from a variety of backgrounds to share their knowledge and experiences from a philosophical perspective. These are open-invitation meetings that promote the sharing and exploration of ideas rather than debating the pros and cons of different viewpoints that impact our personal lives, our communities, and society at large. The goal is to learn from each other by exchanging thoughts and reflections, allowing us to journey beyond our personal limitations and to expand our horizons.
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Topical Essays | What’s So Bad About Hate?
Wednesday, March 9 | 3:00 PM ET | In-Person
Topical Essays is a monthly series of seminars based upon essays whose topics include philosophy, the arts and literature, science, politics, economics communications, and much more.
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Wednesdays | 6:00 PM ET | In-person
March 9 - May 4 (no meeting on April 13)
The Foreign Policy Association’s Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. Groups throughout the U. S. read the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watch the DVD, and meet to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. Sessions will be moderated either by Nancy Powell or Philip Drouin.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE CONVERSATION GROUPS
Interested in improving your foreign language skills? You're not the only one!
NOTE: these are not traditional classes — there is no language teacher. Instead, it is a group of people who already speak some of the language, or who have studied it, or who are now taking classes elsewhere. Groups are informal and friendly, and there is no pressure to participate.
Registration required.
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English Conversation Group
Tuesdays | 10:00 AM ET | Online
Join English as a Second Language speakers to improve your English listening and speaking skills, increase your vocabulary, and practice pronunciation. NOTE: basic conversational English ability is required. Group is open to anyone aged 16+.
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Parliamo Italiano | Italian Conversation Group
Wednesday, March 2 and 16 | 1:30 PM ET | Online
Join Italian speakers (18+) to improve your Italian-speaking skills. Basic Italian conversational ability is required.
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Spanish Conversation Group
Thursdays | 2:00 PM ET | Online & In-person
Join Spanish speakers (18+) to improve your Spanish-speaking skills. Basic Spanish conversational ability is required.
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French Movie Club Discussion Group
Join us in person for a conversation on a French movie previously seen at home. Please note: basic French conversational ability is required. This group is for participants 18 years and older.
Registration is requested but not required. The video/DVD is available at the library's Circulation Desk to borrow for one week.
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ACTIVITY GROUPS, LECTURES,
AND WORKSHOPS
Registration required.
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Mah Jongg
Mondays | 1:00 PM ET | In-person
Open to interested Mah Jongg experienced players, who follow the National Mah Jongg League rules, and are able to sustain a fast-paced game. Players are expected to provide their own Mah Jongg cards, card tables, table coverings, and Mah Jongg sets.
Registration is not required.
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Poetry Free Write
Mondays | 3:00 ET | In-person
Weekly meeting of the Rehoboth Beach Writers' Guild Poetry FreeWrite. Explore your writing passion! Attending a Free Write is a fun, low commitment way to dip your toes into the writing pool. Writers at all levels are welcome; you do not need to be a member to attend.
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Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group
Tuesdays, March 1, 15, and 29 | 10:00 AM ET | In-person
This support group is for those caring for someone with Alzheimer's or other type of dementia. The group is facilitated by Ruth Pryor, an Alzheimer's Association volunteer.
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FreeWrite!
Wednesdays | 6:00 PM ET | In-person
FreeWrite! is an weekly informal gathering of writers of ALL skill levels who meet to practice their writing in a friendly and nurturing atmosphere. The goal of the FreeWrites is to provide a place and an opportunity for people to have fun with their writing, to explore different genres, and to do this in the company of other writing enthusiasts.
Registration is not required.
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Science and Society | Lone Survivors: Neanderthals, Denisovans, and Us
Tuesday, March 1 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
In the past decade, new studies of ancient DNA from fossils have shown that, until as recently as 40,000 years ago, our ancestors shared the planet with two close relatives, the Neanderthals and a mysterious group called the Denisovans. Both of those groups became extinct, but traces of their DNA remain in the genomes of modern humans. Join us for a discussion with Ann Gibbons about new research that has changed perceptions of the Neanderthals, shed new light on the mysterious Denisovans, and showed we were not alone on Earth until recently.
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Sea Purls Chapter of the Knitting Guild (First Wednesday of every month)
Wednesday, March 2 | 10:00 AM ET | In-person
Join members of the Sea Purls Chapter of the Knitting Guild to show and share current projects and get help with knitting. There also may be a short lesson on knitting skills. All are welcome. New and inexperienced knitters can receive lessons during the meeting.
No registration is required.
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Craft Club | Circle Weaving
Thursday, March 3 | 1:00 PM ET | In-person
Did you know you can weave without a tapestry loom, tabletop loom, or floor loom? In this workshop local artist Rita Healey will instruct how to dress (set up) a circle loom. Weaving in the round is so much fun! The group will use tapestry needles to work on each section. After finishing, the circle weaving is removed from the loom and the ends finished.
Class size is limited to 8 people so registration is required.
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Eat Smart & Moving More for Grandparents
Mondays, March 7 through April 18 | 10:00 AM ET | In-person
Please note: No class on April 4.
Can you help young children eat healthier and be more active even when you're on a tight budget? YES! Join this six-session course offered by the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, a service of the UD College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Receive a certificate and cookbook or recipe calendar for completing the series.
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Artificial Intelligence: Benefits and Biases Impacting Us All
Tuesday, March 8 | 5:00 PM ET | Online & In-person
Join us in the library or online for a laymen’s talk on the current and future state of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in everything we do. This talk will explore the upsides and downsides of AI and examine how individuals and businesses should be preparing for the fourth industrial revolution, the age of AI.
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Impressions of the Galapagos
Sunday, March 13 | 2:00 PM ET | Online
Join the Sussex Bird Club online for a presentation by retired wildlife biologist Jack Barclay on the Galapagos Islands, based on a trip he made there in January 2009. Organized as a daily travelogue, learn how to get around, where to go and what to see, and what it is like to visit this amazing place. Basic information about island formation and weather as they affect biological life on the islands will be covered.
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D.A.U.G. Delmarva Apple Users Group (Third Wednesday of every month)
Wednesday, March 16 | 5:30 PM ET | In-person
The Delmarva Apple Users Group (DAUG) is a non-profit association dedicated to helping its members achieve a better understanding of Apple products and their use.
No registration is required.
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KidLit Writers (Third Thursday of every month)
Thursday, March 17 | 6:00 PM ET | Online & In-Person
The KidLit Writers Group is a critique group for adult writers (18 and older) who would like to write for the children’s market. All children’s genres welcome.
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Needlepoint Group (Third Monday of every month)
Monday, March 21 | 10:00 AM ET | In-Person
Join others with an interest in needlepoint. Bring a current project to work on.
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MONEY SCHOOL CLASSES
Registration required.
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Savvy IRA Strategies for Baby Boomers
Wednesday, March 2 | 12:00 PM ET | In-person
IRA planning is a complex process. The decisions baby boomers make now can have a tremendous impact on their overall retirement plan.
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Understanding Annuities
Thursday, March 3 | 5:00 PM ET | In-person
Annuities are some of the most complex investment instruments ever created. This class presents an unbiased and educational look at how annuities work, the different types and features of annuities as well as the benefits and downsides to each.
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How Tax Planning Changes Through Four Stages of Retirement
Wednesday, March 9 | 1:00 PM ET | In-person
During this presentation learn how Tax Planning Changes Through Four Stages of Retirement. You have to know what your “after-tax” retirement savings picture looks like BEFORE retiring. You must plan how and when you will use taxable, tax-deferred, and tax-free assets to manage your income and tax brackets efficiently. Organize your assets for your family’s benefit—estate planning still matters!
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Savvy IRA Planning for Boomers: Strategies to Help You Save Taxes and Get More Out of your IRA
Tuesday, March 15 | 6:00 PM ET | In-person
Are you Baby Boomer? Do you have these Questions About Your IRA?
- Can I still contribute, and if so, how much?
- What type of IRA is right for me?
- When do I need to take withdrawals, and how much do I have to take?
- How are my IRA withdrawals taxed?
- What happens when I die?
- How do the new tax laws impact me?
- How can I minimize taxes?
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PERFORMANCES AND READINGS
Join us for engaging readings and outstanding live performances!
Registration required.
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An Angel with Flowers: Broadway Bound in 2017 BC [Before Covid-19]
Friday, February 25 | 7:00 PM | In-person
The Lewes Public Library's Spoken Work Society presents the premiere public reading of a brand new work, An Angel with Flowers; Broadway Bound in 2017 BC [Before Covid-19] by local playwright Jeffrey Dailey. This is a workshop performance, meaning Mr. Dailey is seeking commentary on the piece as he develops it for professional production. Following the reading, Mr. Dailey will be on hand to hear your commentary, speak on the creative process, and answer questions.
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Lunchtime Story Readings for Adults by Suzanne Savoy
Sunday, February 27 | 12:30 PM | Online
The Lewes Public Library's Spoken Word Society and Shakespeare Festival is pleased to present Lunchtime Story Readings by Suzanne Savoy. Bring your lunch—or just a cup of joe—to this half-hour short-story reading by actor Suzanne Savoy or a guest reader with a brief chat following. Note: these stories are intended for adults due to thematic material and language.
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Drop in Tech Help (First and Third Friday of Every Month)
March 4 and March 18 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET | In-Person
Members of the public are invited to drop in for help with technology. A staff member will be available to assist the public with common technology issues. Topics include, but are not limited to: iPad and Kindle help with eMedia; email setup; help with laptops and phones; etc.
No appointments are required and patrons will be assisted on a first-come, first-served basis.
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JOB & CAREER: Job Seeker Resources
Schedule a FREE 30 minute phone consultation! An Employment/Career Advisor will call you at the appointed time to discuss any questions you have regarding career and related needs.
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ACCESS TO SOCIAL SERVICES
Services are free, confidential, and available to everyone.
Tuesdays | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET | In-person at the library
No appointment necessary
A Social Worker from DHSS Community Partner Support Unit is available to help with:
- ASSIST application process
- Applying for food benefits
- Medicaid
- Long-Term nursing care
- Childcare
- Home energy assistance
- Referrals to partner organizations
- Employment & training
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SENIOR MEDICARE PATROL
Wednesday, March 16 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM ET | In-person in the library lobby
No appointment necessary
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LITTLE FREE PANTRY
Located outside the library.
The Pantry is stocked with food, personal care, and paper items accessible to everyone all the time with no questions asked. Take what you need, leave what you can.
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Adult Blood Pressure Kit Includes:
- Monitor | Cuff
- User manual
- Blood pressure pamphlet
- Clear case and Batteries
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Friends of the
Lewes Public Library
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Wednesday, March 16 | 5:30 PM
The Friends Board of Directors meets the third Wednesday of every month. This meeting is open to the public.
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Friends Cookbook Sale
Friday, March 4 | 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Saturday, March 5 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Love to cook and looking for some new recipes? Come visit the Friends of the Lewes Public Library Cookbook Sale! A large assortment of Cookbooks will be available and priced at ½ off internet prices. Admission is free and open to the public. All proceeds benefit the Lewes Public Library.
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Getting Ready for the Spring? The Friends can help
Check out our Lewes themed socks and hats for sale in the Friends Shop inside the library. Designed by Friends volunteers and staff, they make great gifts and their purchase helps support the Lewes Public Library.
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BOOK DONATIONS
Friends is able to accept up to 10 donated books per person. Due to volunteer and space limitations, this donation limit will be in effect for the near term. Thank you for understanding.
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The library is free to use, but running it is not. As an independent library, every year the Lewes Public Library must raise 50% of its annual operating budget.
If you value your local library and appreciate everything it does for your community, your friends, family, and neighbors, please consider supporting the library.
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