LEWES PUBLIC LIBRARY
December 2022 | E-Newsletter
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Please mark your calendar -
The Lewes Public Library is closed:
Friday, December 2 until 1:00 PM for a special event
Friday, December 9 until 1:00 PM for staff training
Saturday, December 24 and Monday, December 26
in observance of Christmas
and Monday, January 2, 2023
in observance of New Year's Day
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Meet our Volunteer of the Month: Barb Pearsall
I have been a volunteer at the library since 2019.
I had always thought that a library was, well, a library … carrying fiction and non-fiction books, and a place to do research. That thought changed with Lewes Library which is tailored to our unique population in addition to its’ normal activities. I love our huge travel and local writers sections and our other language section for adults and children. I also never realized that there was such a network of libraries for sharing books and resources.
I really don’t have a specific favorite volunteer moment. Each time I can help a patron find a book or another item in the library is a favorite moment for me. What I also like is that I have been able to meet so many wonderful people including volunteers and patrons.
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Table in the Lobby - Underwriter's Endowment Fund
Monday, December 5 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | In-person
Representatives from the library's Underwriters Endowment Fund will have a table in the lobby. They will provide information and answer questions.
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Kids & Family
All programs are FREE
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Brown Paper Packages Tied Up with Strings
Check out a mystery library book to unwrap at home this holiday season! Starts December 1st.
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Under the Microscope (Ages 5 - 12)
Thursday, December 1 | 5:30 PM | In-person
Come explore something new each month with our digital microscopes. We'll take a closer look at Beach Things, Money, Plant Life, Fabrics, Insects, and more. Come take a closer look at what's around your world!
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Homeschool Connection | Open Board Game Day!
Tuesday, December 13 | 1:00 PM | In-person
Come enjoy the library's large collection of board games. Bring your friends & family to play or meet new friends.
Homeschool Connection is our monthly program for K - 5th grade homeschool students.
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Baby Friday (For Infants 0 - 18 months and their caregivers)
Friday, December 16 | 10:30 AM | In-person
Drop in for some early literacy and developmental play time with our friends from Child Inspired. Multiple play stations are set up in our programming room for you and your baby (0 - 18 months) to enjoy and interact with that will aid in cognitive, motor, and early literacy development. Professional occupational therapists from Child Inspired will be on hand to answer questions and connect you with resources. Stay for 10 minutes, or the whole hour.
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Tools for Tots | Wish List Winners
Tuesday, December 20 | 11:00 AM | In-person
Please join Child Inspired as we help you through the holidays with gift giving ideas for the children in your life. We will explore developmentally appropriate gift ideas for the little ones on your list. Come ready to PLAY as we share tips on selecting great children's toys this holiday season.
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MamaTot Fitness Stroller-Based Workout
Wednesday, December 21 | 11:00 AM | In-person
Workout with your stroller-aged kiddo(s) in tow at MamaTot's. Mama will receive an incredible workout while interacting with her child from the safety of their stroller. Water bottles and a yoga mat/towel are recommended.
No registration required.
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Preschool Story Time
Tuesdays | 10:30 AM
No Story Time on December 27
Enjoy books, music, and fingerplays for preschoolers.
No registration required.
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Babies and Toddlers Story Time
Wednesdays | 10:30 AM
No Story Time on December 28
Enjoy books, music, and fingerplays for babies and toddlers.
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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Tween Lego Hangout (Ages 8-12)
Tuesday, December 13 and December 27 | 4:30 PM | In-person
Drop in and build for fun. Stay for 10 minutes, or the whole 2 hours. Come on your own, or bring a friend. We're just hanging out, building with LEGOs.
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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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Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Thursday, December 1 | 6:00 PM | In-person
The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is the most influential component of Lewes Library's teen department. TAB decides on programs, movies, books, special events, guidelines, rules, collections, and all other matters involving the teen department. TAB helps in the planning and execution of quarterly fundraisers, the annual teen job fair, and other larger-scaled library programs and events.
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Magic: The Gathering
Tuesday, December 6 and December 20
6:00 PM | In-person
Magic: The Gathering is a fantasy tabletop card game open to teens 12 and up. It meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday in the Quiet Room.
Please bring your own Magic card deck. If you do not have one, you can borrow one from the club.
Registration is requested.
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Teen Art Series
Thursday, December 8 | 6:00 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. Registration is required for participation.
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VEX Robotics
Tuesday, December 14 and December 28
4:30 PM | In-person
This program is reserved for teens that applied, then were interviewed and selected by library staff.
Teens work together to build a robot.
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Chess Club
Wednesday, December 14 and December 28
6:00 PM | In-person
Chess Club meets every other week. 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.
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Stuff You Want to Know | Sewing
Thursday, December 15 | 6:00 PM | In-person
Teens will learn two basic stitches: Running Straight Stitch and Overcast Stitch.
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Dungeons and Dragons
Saturdays | 12:00 PM | In-person
No Meeting on December 24
Experience a fantasy world similar to Lord of the Rings: battle monsters, discover treasures, go on adventures! No previous experience 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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Launch Party with Ethan Joella | A Quiet Life
Tuesday, November 29 | 5:00 PM ET | In-person and Online
Join us in the library or online for a conversation with Ethan Joella, author of A Quiet Life: A Novel, an enormously powerful and life-affirming novel about three individuals whose lives intersect in unforeseen ways. Joining Ethan in conversation is Susan Kehoe, owner of Browseabout Books.
Set in a close-knit Pennsylvania suburb in the grip of winter, A Quiet Life follows three people grappling with loss and finding a tender wisdom in their grief. In this beautifully crafted and profoundly moving novel, three parallel narratives converge in poignant and unexpected ways, as each character bravely presses onward, trying to recover something they have lost. Emotionally riveting and infused with hope, A Quiet Life celebrates humanity in the midst of uncertainty.
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Science and Society | The First Peoples of the Americas
Tuesday, December 6 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
Many thousands of years ago, groups of people crossed what was then a land bridge between Siberia and Alaska. Who were they? When did they arrive? And how did these first arrivals spread throughout the Americas? Join us online for a talk by Jennifer Raff, whose best-selling new book Origin: A Genetic History of the Americas explores these questions through the lenses of genetics and archaeology, and discusses the ethical issues involved in studies that profoundly impact Indigenous peoples of the Americas.
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Conversation with Kitty Zeldis | Dressmakers of Prospect Heights
Tuesday, December 13 | 5:00 PM ET | In-person and Online
Join us in the library or online for a conversation with Kitty Zeldis, author of The Dressmakers of Prospect Heights: A Novel, a mesmerizing historical novel about three women in 1920s New York City and the secrets they hold. Joining Zadek in conversation is Evelyn Herschler from Seaside Jewish Community.
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BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS
All are welcome to join!
Registration required.
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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, November 29 | 6:00 PM ET | Online & In-person
One of the most prominent voices of her generation debuts with an extraordinarily powerful memoir: the story of a childhood defined by the looming absence of her incarcerated father.
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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Tuesday, December 27 | 6:00 PM ET | Online & In-person
Chicago, 1927. A recording session. Tensions rise between Ma Rainey (Viola Davis), her ambitious horn player (Chadwick Boseman), and the white management determined to control the legendary "Mother of the Blues." Based on Pulitzer Prize Winner August Wilson's play.
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LEWES PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB
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Thursday, December 1 | 4:00 PM ET | In-person
Note change in meeting date
A breathtaking story of five extraordinary women and their remarkable journey through the mountains of Kentucky and beyond in Depression-era America.
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Monday, December 5 | 6:30 PM ET | In-person
Share your love of cooking and trying new recipes. Every month, the group meets to try the dishes they made from a cookbook the group selects and discuss the recipes.
No registration required. Stop by the Circulation Desk to choose a recipe from this month's cookbook, Jacques Pépin Quick & Simple by Jacques Pépin.
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NATURAL SELECTIONS BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
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Wednesday, December 7 | 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.
A young field scientist and conservationist tracks the elusive Blakiston's Fish Owl in the forbidding reaches of eastern Russia.
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Thursday, December 8 | 6:30 PM ET | Online
A thrilling departure: a short, piercing, deeply moving novel about the death of Shakespeare's 11 year old son Hamnet--a name interchangeable with Hamlet in 15th century Britain--and the years leading up to the production of his great play. England, 1580.
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Tuesday, December 13 | 3:30 PM ET | Online & In-person
The library is pleased to host Browseabout Book Club, celebrating its 25th year, discusses works of literary fiction, poetry, non-fiction and a range of genres. Book lovers welcome any time during the season.
Franny Stone has always been a wanderer. By following the ocean's tides and the birds that soar above, she can forget the losses that have haunted her life. But when the wild she so loves begins to disappear, Franny can no longer wander without a destination. She arrives in remote Greenland with one purpose: to find the world's last flock of Arctic terns and follow them on their final migration.
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AAUW NOTABLE BOOKS DISCUSSION
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No Meeting in December
Thursday, January 5, 2023 | 10:00 AM | In-person
An intimate, heart wrenching portrait of one small hospital that reveals the magnitude of America's health care crises.
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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
No meeting on December 26
Be prepared to put your brain in high gear for a stimulating, comfortable atmosphere of reasoned interaction.
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Topical Seminars
Dostoyevsky's "The Grand Inquisitor" and Socrates's Myth of the Cave
Wednesday, December 14 | 3:00 PM ET | In-Person
The Lewes Public Library has a unique program for those seeking an intellectually challenging discussion about a wide variety of topics - Topical Seminars. Topical Seminars 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. The group then meets the second Wednesday of the month at 3:00 PM for a lively discussion on the posted piece and on the participants’ responses to it.
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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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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.
These groups are made possible by the support of Roy Fitzgerald and Jennie Keith.
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English Conversation Group
Tuesday, December 6 | 10:00 AM ET | Online
Please note: weekly Tuesday schedule will resume January 10, 2023
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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Italian Conversation Group
Wednesday, December 7 and December 21 | 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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Mah Jongg
Mondays | 1:00 PM ET | In-person
No meeting December 26
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. Attendees are strongly encouraged to wear a mask.
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Poetry Free Write
Mondays | 3:00 PM ET | In-person
No meeting December 26
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 | 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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Science and Society | The First Peoples of the Americas
Tuesday, December 6 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
Many thousands of years ago, groups of people crossed what was then a land bridge between Siberia and Alaska. Who were they? When did they arrive? And how did these first arrivals spread throughout the Americas? Join us online for a talk by Jennifer Raff, whose best-selling new book Origin: A Genetic History of the Americas explores these questions through the lenses of genetics and archaeology, and discusses the ethical issues involved in studies that profoundly impact Indigenous peoples of the Americas.
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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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Sussex County Genealogical Society | Show & Tell
Saturday, December 17 | 10:00 AM ET | In-person and Online
Join the Sussex County Genealogical Society (SCGS) members in-person in the library or online for a meeting where members share their past year successes by telling about breaking one of their brick walls or by bringing a family heirloom, photo, or artifact and explaining its significance for the group.
Non-members are welcome to attend and may request an invitation link by sending an email to SCGS no later than December 14. Members are encouraged to bring a dessert to share with the group. |
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Needlepoint Group (Third Monday of every month)
Monday, December 19 | 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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MONEY SCHOOL CLASSES
Registration required. Walk-ins welcome, as space allows.
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Year-End Planning: Strategies to Help You Save on Taxes and Get More Out of Your IRA
Wednesday, December 7 | 10:30 AM ET | In-person
The end of the year is a great time to take a look at your finances and make any necessary changes to ensure that you're taking advantage of all the tax breaks available to you. It's important to plan for the next year in order to max out your IRA contributions. This will help you save on taxes and get more out of your IRA. Additionally, by planning ahead, you can make sure that you're taking advantage of all the tax breaks available to you.
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Overview of Estate Planning and Elder Law
Thursday, December 8 | 1:00 PM ET | In-person
This overview of estate planning and elder law goes into detail about wills, power of attorney, advance healthcare directive, guardianship, trusts, and other topics related to estate planning.
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PERFORMANCES AND READINGS |
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Dickens and Christmas: A Christmas Carol in its Time and for Our Time
Wednesday, December 7 | 5:00 PM ET | In-Person
The most enduringly popular of all Dickens’s works, A Christmas Carol is a book that we all seem to have always known without ever quite knowing when we first met it. But what led Dickens to write it late in 1843? Why did it strike such a chord with its first Victorian readers? And what is it that makes it such a continuing presence in the holiday season all across the world? This talk, with Dr. Iain Crawford, will offer some answers to these questions and explore the Carol’s unmatched place in our lives and in Christmas.
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"A Christmas Carol" featuring Gerald Dickens
Friday, December 9 | 7:00 PM ET | In-Person
Gerald Dickens' performance of A Christmas Carol has received standing ovations all over the world. Using his own adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas tale, Gerald Dickens plays over 30 characters using vocal and physical talents to bring each scene vividly to life.
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Friends of the
Lewes Public Library
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Wednesday, December 14 | 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 Old & New Holiday Sale
Friday, December 9 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Saturday, December 10 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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The BeachORIGINALS dining card is back! Buy one entrée, get up to $15 off the second entrée (of equal or lesser value) at many of the area's most exceptional restaurants! Cards are available for sale from the Friends of the Lewes Public Library for $20.00 each (cash, check or credit card). You may purchase your card at the Friends Shop during operating hours or at the Circulation Desk when the Shop is closed. A portion of your card purchase will benefit the Lewes Public Library. More information about the card, including policies and restrictions, may be found here. Cards are good until April 30, 2023 and will be available at the Library until Saturday, December 10, 2022. |
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NEW - Lewes Public Library t-shirts!
See how the Friends of the Lewes Public Library supports the library's collections and programs with the Just Between Friends Shop. There you can purchase new and used books, and start your holiday shopping with lots of gifts to choose from including the new LPL stylish tshirt that comes in both short and long sleeve styles.
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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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December 16 only (no Drop-in on December 2) | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET | In-Person
Please note, no session on December 2
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: help with iPad and Kindle eMedia; email setup; help with laptops and phones.
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, as outlined on our website under Meeting Room Descriptions.
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Are you looking for health information?
A certified Consumer Health Information Specialist is here to help you!
Second and Fourth Thursday of Every Month
December 8 and December 22 | In-person at the library
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Drop-in
- No appointment necessary
- This service is free and confidential
- For information, please email Dana Ravyn at dana.ravyn@lib.de.us or call 302-645-2733
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Teleservices and Job/Career Help at the Library
Tuesdays and Wednesdays | In-person at the library
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | No appointment necessary
a trained staff person is available to help with:
- ASSIST application process
- Applying for food benefits
- Medicaid
- Long-term nursing care
- Childcare
- Home energy assistance
- Learn about DHSS agencies
- Referrals to partner organizations
- Help with resumes and job applications
- Help with Delaware JobLink and other job application websites
- Unemployment assistance
- Connecting with resources on expungement
- Connecting to homeless shelters
- Making connection for rehab assistance
- and more!
Services are free, confidential, and available to everyone. More information here. _____________________________________________
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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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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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Senior Medical Patrol
Wednesday, December 21 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | In-person
Library Lobby
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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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