LEWES PUBLIC LIBRARY
May 2022 | E-Newsletter
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Please note the Lewes Public Library is
CLOSED
Monday, May 30, 2022 in honor of Memorial Day.
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Meet our Volunteer(s) of the Month
Sandy and Harry Davies
We have been volunteers since February 2011.
Since becoming volunteers we have been able to see how the library works from many facets and we have done several different jobs while volunteering.
Our favorite moment is ongoing. We love the interaction with the many people who are vital in the everyday workings of the library. When we come in we are usually greeted by Kristen (Assistant Director) and we enjoy following the many running successes of her son. Then Lea (Director) usually arrives and she is always positive and upbeat and she always says good morning to us. Lea is perfect for her role. We cannot leave out the how much we enjoy the time with both Tracy (Volunteer Coordinator) and Heather (Operations Manager) and the constant give and take between the four of us. - Harry and Sandy
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Kids & Family
All programs are FREE.
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Storywalk at the Overfalls
Now through June 5, Canalfront Park
Take a walk through Canalfront Park in Lewes while you read Caldecott Award winning author/illustratior Brian Floca's picture book, Lightship. Start at the entrance to the park located by the ball fields parking lot and end at The Overfalls.
Enter the library's prize pack raffle at the end of the StoryWalk.
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StoryTime on the Patio
Starting Tuesday, May 3
Tuesdays - Preschool | 10:30 AM
Wednesdays - Baby and Toddlers | 10:30 AM
Enjoy books, music, and fingerplays for preschoolers on our patio outside the kids' wing.
No registration required.
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Tools for Tots | Dig, Carry & Pull
Tuesday, May 3 | 11:00 AM
Spring is a great time of the year to get outside and get those muscles moving! From freshening up flower beds to planting beautiful gardens, kids can join in the fun while calming their bodies through ‘Heavy Work’ play. Our Dig, Carry & Pull workshop will give children the opportunity to plant something they can tend to and nurture throughout the Summer. Caregivers will learn the benefits of ‘Heavy Work’ play for their wiggly worms and a wheelbarrow full of ideas.
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Homeschool Connection | Planting with Lewes In Bloom
Tuesday, May 10 | 1:00 PM
Come help plant the Children's Learning Garden with our friends from Lewes in Bloom. |
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Tools for Tots: Testy Tantrums & Moody Meltdowns
Wednesday, May 11 | 11:00 AM
Did you ever wonder if there is a difference between a Tantrum and a Meltdown? The answer might surprise you! Our Testy Tantrums & Moody Meltdowns workshop will give parents and caregivers the upper hand on supporting children through difficult behaviors. Learn the differences between tantrums vs. meltdowns, and the strategies to use when faced with these challenges. Children will love creating a ‘weighted worm friend’ they can take home to help calm BIG feelings.
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Tools for Tots | Picky Eaters: Encouraging Exploration of Seasonal Foods
Tuesday, May 17 | 11:00 AM
After a long cold Winter, Spring gives us a warm welcome to many things such as longer days, warmer weather, and delicious seasonal foods. Many people enjoy the variety of fresh fruits and veggies that become available during this time of year. However, picky eaters often miss out on enjoying these fresh flavors. Our Picky Eaters workshop will offer parents and caregivers creative ideas for introducing some Springtime favorites to finicky eaters. Children will enjoy exploring new foods through creative play!
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1st Annual Homeschool Curriculum Sale
Thursday, May 19 | 2:00 PM
Planning for the next school year? Looking for curriculum, books, and other educational resources? Need some materials for summer learning? Then don't miss this sale! New and used educational materials for pre-school to middle school age children will be on sale at the Lewes Public Library.
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StoryWalk Event and Book Signing with Author Brian Floca
Saturday, May 21 | 11:30 AM | Canalfront Park
Join us in Canalfront Park to meet Caldecott Award winning author, Brian Floca, while he leads us through the artistic and research process he went through in creating his picture book Lightship. Browseabout Books will be on hand for book sales.The StoryWalk at The Overfalls will remain installed through June 5.
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Tools for Tots | Boom, Shake, Move - Developing Language with Music
Tuesday, May 25 | 11:00 AM
Calling all Rock Stars! Boom, Shake, Move is a workshop created to teach the benefits of integrating music into language development. Parents and caregivers will learn tips and tools for expanding language through songs and sounds that promote growing language skills. Children will love creating their very own musical instrument to add to their next concert!
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Story Time at the Historic Lewes Farmer's Market
Saturdays | 10:00 AM | In-person
May 28 - August 27
Located at Johnson & Dupont Avenues in Lewes.
No registration required.
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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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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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Arbor Day Tree Planting | Trees for Jane
Saturday, April 30 | 9:00 AM | In-person
Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots Club and the City of Lewes have partnered to plant 25 native trees in George HP Smith Park! All trees will be supplied.
Please bring your own gloves and shovel.
This program is reserved for teenagers and their families.
One family per tree. Registration is required.
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Anime & Chill
Tuesdays | 3:00 PM | In-person
Every Tuesday from 3 PM to 5 PM come by the Teen Tech Suite to watch your favorite anime shows. Light refreshments will be served to participating teens.
Walk-ins welcome. | No registration is required. | Details.
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Magic: The Gathering
Tuesdays | 6:00 PM | In-person
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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Teen Cuisine | Building Confidence in the Kitchen
Tuesdays, through May 17 | 6:00 PM | In-person
Join your friends at the Lewes Public Library for a six-week interactive cooking class, Teen Cuisine. Teen Cuisine is an in-person nutrition class that will teach teens easy, inexpensive, and nutritious meal planning and preparation. Teens will learn kitchen safety and sanitation all while enjoying a hot and healthy meal!
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Chess Club
Wednesdays, May 4 and May 18 | 6:00 PM | In-person
Chess Club meets twice a month in the Teen Program 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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Girls Who Code | Building Sisterhood and Making An Impact
Wednesdays, May 4, May 11 and May 25 | 6:30 PM | In-person
NOTE: No class on May 18
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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Dungeons and Dragons
Saturdays | 12:00 PM | In-person
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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Teen Art Series
Thursday, May 12 | 6:30 PM | In-person
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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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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Lives in the Law | Christopher Finan: How Free Speech Saved Democracy
Wednesday, April 27 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
This series brings together noted figures in the world of law – lawyers, professors, scholars, historians, journalists, and activists – to join in dialogue about law and its significance, past and present. Join us for a conversation with Christopher M. Finan, author of How Free Speech Saved Democracy: The Untold History of How the First Amendment Became an Essential Tool for Securing Liberty and Social Justice.
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Conversation with Alan A. Winter | Sins of the Father
Thursday, May 5 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
Join us for a conversation with Alan A. Winter, author of Sins of the Fathers: A Novel. This sequel to Wolf, about Hitler’s rise to power, tells the dramatic true story of the foolish prime minister that undermined the coup to topple the regime, delivered Czechoslovakia to Hitler, saved the Führer’s life, and paved the road to World War II.
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Conversation with Congressman Jamie Raskin | Unthinkable | SOLD OUT
Saturday, May 7 | 5:00 PM ET | In-person
Join us for a very special event with Congressman Jamie Raskin as he discusses his #1 New York Times bestselling memoir, Unthinkable: Trauma, Truth and the Trials of American Democracy, with Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester. In this searing memoir, Congressman Jamie Raskin tells the story of the forty-five days at the start of 2021 that permanently changed his life—and his family’s—as he confronted the painful loss of his son to suicide, lived through the violent insurrection in our nation’s Capitol, and led the impeachment effort to hold President Trump accountable for inciting the political violence.
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Conversation with Laura Thompson | Heiresses
Monday, May 9 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
Join us for a conversation with New York Times bestselling author Laura Thompson on her latest release, Heiresses: The Lives of the Million Dollar Babies, a fascinating look at the lives of heiresses throughout history and the often tragic truth beneath the gilded surface.
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Cooks and Books Presents Dikla Levy Frances | Baking Science
Thursday, May 12 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
Join us for an online conversation with Dikla Levy Frances, author of Baking Science: Foolproof Formulas to Create the Best Cakes, Pies, Cookies, Breads and More, the scientifically guaranteed guide to better baked goods.
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Conversation with Peter Heller | The Guide: A Novel
Monday, May 16 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
Join us for an online conversation with Peter Heller, author of The Guide: A Novel, a follow up to The River. This is a heart-racing thriller about a young man who is hired by an elite fishing lodge in Colorado, where he uncovers a plot of shocking menace amid the natural beauty of sun-drenched streams and forests. Joining him in conversation is author Michael Koryta.
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Cooks and Books Presents Kathy Hunt | Luscious, Tender, Juicy
Tuesday, May 17 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
Join us for an online conversation and cooking demonstration with Kathy Hunt, author of Luscious, Tender, Juicy: Recipes for Perfect Texture in Dinners, Desserts, and More, a compilation of cooking methods for mastering the perfect, satisfying texture each and every time.
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Conversation with Lynne Cox | Tales of Al: The Water Rescue Dog
Tuesday, May 24 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
Join us for a conversation with Lynne Cox, author of Tales of Al: The Water Rescue Dog, the moving, inspiring story of Al, the ungainly, unruly, irresistible Newfoundland puppy who grows up to become a daring rescue dog—part of Italy’s elite, highly specialized corps of water rescue dogs who swoop out of helicopters and save lives.
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Conversation with Kolbie Blume | Stunning Watercolor Wednesday, May 25 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
Join us for a conversation with Kolbie Blume, author of Stunning Watercolor Seascapes: Master the Art of Painting Oceans, Rivers, Lakes and More.
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BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS
All are welcome to join!
Registration required.
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Monday, May 2 | 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, Kosher Style: over 100 Jewish recipes for the modern cook by Amy Rosen.
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NATURAL SELECTIONS BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
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Wednesday, May 4 | 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.
Virtually all theories of how humans have become such a distinctive species focus on evolution. Here, Michael Tomasello proposes a complementary theory of human uniqueness, focused on development. Building on the seminal ideas of Vygotsky, his data-driven model explains how those things that make us most human are constructed during the first years of a child's life.
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AAUW NOTABLE BOOKS DISCUSSION
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Thursday, May 5 | 10:00 AM | In-person
Journalist Adam Higginbotham's definitive, years-in-the-making account of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster--and a powerful investigation into how propaganda, secrecy, and myth have obscured the true story of one of the twentieth century's greatest disasters.
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Thursday, May 12 | 6:30 PM ET | Online
This best-selling novel is about the Vignes twin sisters, inseparable as children, who ultimately choose to live in two very different worlds, one black and one white.
Weaving together multiple strands and generations of this family, from the Deep South to California, from the 1950s to the 1990s, author Brit Bennett produces a story that is at once a riveting, emotional family story and a brilliant exploration of the American history of passing.
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Monday, May 23 | 3:30 PM ET | Online
Author Isabel Allende is a Chilean and American writer. Allende's novels are often based upon her personal experience and historical events and pay homage to the lives of women, while weaving together elements of myth and realism.
For this meeting, read either book.
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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, May 24 | 6:00 PM ET | Online & In-person
Having grown up in a household with a Polish, Jewish mother and an African-American father, author James McBride is well-acquainted with the tension that exists for bi-racial individuals.
He discusses this tension, along with the pervasive racism that exists between all sides of the race issue. Juxtaposed with his story is the story of his mother, which adds a brilliant depth to this moving piece.
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LEWES PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB
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Thursday, May 26 | 4:00 PM ET | In-person
This best seller is a profoundly moving novel about two neighboring families in a suburban town, the friendship between their children, a tragedy that reverberates over four decades, the daily intimacies of marriage, and the power of forgiveness.
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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
NOTE: no meeting May 30
Be prepared to put your brain in high gear for a stimulating, comfortable atmosphere of reasoned interaction.
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Topical Essays: Social Media
Wednesday, May 11 | 3:30 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. Participants are asked to read an essay chosen by the facilitation team and then submit a written response in advance of each session. In the group meeting, we have a lively discussion on the posted piece and on the participants’ responses to it.
This month's topic is Social Media and discusses the article "Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid" by Jonathan Haidt.
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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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Wednesdays | 6:00 PM ET | In-person
Through May 4
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
NOTE: this group will go on summer hiatus beginning June 7
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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English as a Second Language | Clases de inglés
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 9:00 AM ET | Online
June 2 - July 28
The library is offering free online classes this summer in English as a Second Language (ESL). ESL helps non-English or limited English speakers (age 16+) survive in an English speaking community by providing communication skills and necessary cultural knowledge. For more information, call Greg Hitz at 301-275-0250.
La biblioteca pública de Lewes ofrece clases gratuitas de inglés este verano a través del zoom. Para obtener más información, llame a Greg Hitz 301-275-0250..
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Parliamo Italiano | Italian Conversation Group
Wednesday, May 4 and May 18 | 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. This video is available to borrow through the library's digital service, Hoopla.
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ACTIVITY GROUPS, LECTURES,
AND WORKSHOPS
Registration required.
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Delaware Valley Chapter of the National Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association Workshops
Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body:
Tips from the Latest Research
Thursday, April 28 | 10:00 AM ET | In-Person
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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
NOTE: no meeting on May 30
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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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 | The Universal Timekeeper: Reconstructing History Atom by Atom
Tuesday, May 3 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
By utilizing the basic building blocks of matter as imperturbable little clocks, we are now able to reconstruct in quantitative detail a remarkable range of human and natural events. From detecting art forgeries to dating archeological sites, and from laying out a detailed history of human diet and the Earth's climate to revealing the events surrounding the origin of life, of the Solar System and of the Universe itself, atoms provide us with a precise chronology from the beginning of time to the moment humans emerge to contemplate such questions.
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Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group
Tuesdays, May 10 and May 24 | 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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Sussex Bird Club | Slower, Lower Birding
Sunday, May 15 | 2:00 PM ET | In-person & Online
Join The Sussex Bird Club for a presentation by Chris Bennet on Slower, Lower Birding: exploring the lesser-known birding sites of Kent and Sussex Counties.
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Needlepoint Group (Third Monday of every month)
Monday, May 16 | 10:00 AM ET | In-Person
Join others with an interest in needlepoint. Bring a current project to work on. Registration is not required. Walk-ins are welcome.
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D.A.U.G. - Delmarva Apple Users Group (Third Wednesday of every month)
Wednesday, May 18 | 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.
Registration is not required. Walk-ins are welcome.
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KidLit Writers (Third Thursday of every month)
Thursday, May 19 | 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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DIY Natural Clean Household Products
Thursday, May 26 | 1:00 PM ET | In-Person
Cleaning is important to keep bacteria from multiplying, however, chemical cleaners cause health issues and environmental issues; causing us (and our families) to be exposed to them, in multiple ways, every time we use them! If you are looking for ways to avoid commercial products but you still want to keep your home clean and sanitary, this simple DIY natural cleaning lesson can be the answer!
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Whimsical Masterpieces: Pastel Opening Reception
Thursday, May 26 | 5:00 PM ET | In-Person
This is the culminating event for participants in the Whimsical Masterpieces: Pastel workshop series. The library will recognize the participants and reveal their artwork to the public, where it will be displayed for the month of June.
The public is welcome to join the celebration. Light refreshments will be served.
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MONEY SCHOOL CLASSES
Registration required.
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Four Stages of Taxes in Retirement
Wednesday, May 4 | 12:00 PM ET | In-person
Retirees often don’t understand how taxes work in retirement. But they’re keenly concerned about the size of their tax bill each year. Also, tax planning changes through the four stages of retirement. It’s harder than you think and it needs careful planning. Learn what’s involved in creating a retirement tax strategy.
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Managing Taxes in Retirement
Thursday, May 5 | 5:00 PM ET | In-person
This class examines various tax issues related to retirees. We will discuss how Social Security benefits are taxed, Medicare premiums, RMD's (Required Minimum Distributions), charitable giving and other tax-related items.
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Eight Common Estate Planning Mistakes
Tuesday, May 10 | 5:00 PM ET | In-person
This class covers common estate planning mistakes and how you can avoid them. Uncover some of the common myths about estate planning and learn suggestions on how to optimize your financial future and legacy for your benefit and the benefit of your loved ones.
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What you Need to Know about Retirement
Thursday, May 12 | 6:00 PM ET | In-person
People are hurting their retirements by making costly decisions about Social Security. Do you have these questions about your Social Security benefits?
- Will Social Security be there for me?
- How much can I expect to receive?
- When should I apply for Social Security?
- How can I maximize my benefits?
- Will Social Security be enough to live on in retirement?
Join us for this Money School class to get all your Social Security questions answered!
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Understanding Annuities
Tuesday, May 17 | 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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The Value of Working with a Fiduciary Advisor
Wednesday, May 25 | 1:00 PM ET | In-person
The word “fiduciary” means the adviser in question has an obligation to be honest and act in good faith. That may mean recommending an investment that won't earn them anything if it's helpful to you. During this Money School seminar we will explain how working with a fiduciary financial adviser provides you with peace of mind regarding your investments.
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PERFORMANCES AND READINGS
Join us for engaging readings and outstanding live performances!
Registration required.
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Lunchtime Story Readings for Adults by Suzanne Savoy
Sunday, May 1 | 12:30 PM ET | 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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The Music School of Delaware Presents Composition with Andrew Dickenson
Friday, May 20 | 7:00 PM ET | Online
Join us by the fireplace for a special event featuring guitarist and composer Andrew Dickenson. Andrew will walk through the compositional process he uses when writing new pieces. He also will address how nature influences his work, including his recently composed woodwind quintet, Blue Ridge Ballades, which premiered in Milford, DE on April 1, 2022.
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Drop in Tech Help (First and Third Friday of Every Month)
May 6 and May 20 | 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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Library Meeting Rooms
Meeting rooms in the library are available for use by outside groups at normal capacity and normal fee rate, as outlined on our website under Meeting Room Descriptions.
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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, May 18 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM ET | In-person in the library lobby
No appointment necessary
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FREE HIV Testing
Thursday, May 19 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET
No appointment or registration necessary
CAMP Rehoboth is offering FREE HIV home test kits at the library. Take your test at home in privacy and get results in just 15 minutes. This is a confidential service.
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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, May 18 | 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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Beach Reads Fiction Sale!
Sale Days are:
Friday, May 20 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM AND
Saturday, May 21 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Need something to read on the beach this summer? Come visit the Friends of the Lewes Public Library Beach Reads Fiction Sale! A large assortment of adult fiction, mysteries, sci-fi / fantasy, and young children's books will be available and priced at ½ off internet prices.
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The Friends of the Lewes Public Library Cotton Throw
Beautifully designed exclusively for the Friends, combining the rich color and detail of fine tapestry with the softness of 100% machine washable cotton, this 48” x 68” coverlet, made in the USA, depicts the history of the Lewes Public Library. The throw features beautiful renderings of the locations where the library has been located throughout its history.
Thanks to local artists, Gerilyn Gordon Gaskill, Sonia Hunt, Ron MacArthur and Diane Weber, it makes a great gift and is sure to be a favorite family heirloom for years to come. Available exclusively at Just Between Friends located in the Lewes Public Library.
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Ready for the Spring?
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.
Before bringing in your donations, please review our Book Donation Policy to determine whether we can accept the items. |
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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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