Kids & Family
All programs are FREE.
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Through September 6, 2021
Read a book while you walk through Stango Park. Start on the patio outside the kids' wing.
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Tuesdays, September 2021 | 10:30 A.M.
Enjoy books, music, and fingerplays for preschoolers.
Wednesdays | 10:30 A.M.
Enjoy books, music, and fingerplays for babies and toddlers.
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Mondays | 4:30 P.M.
No L.E.A.P. on Monday, September 6
By reading to a therapy dog, children are able to improve their reading skills in a unique and fun environment, where they forget their limitations and develop a “can-do” attitude.
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September 6-19, 2021 |
Read Buddy Bison's Yellowstone Adventure, by Ilona E. Holland, while you walk from the Lewes Public Library through Stango Park. Start on the Patio outside the King's Wing.
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Tuesday, September 14, 2021 | 1:00 P.M
Welcome back to the library! We're kicking off the homeschool year with a tour of the library and a scavenger hunt. This is a great opportunity for new homeschool families to connect with the library and other homeschooling families, and for older homeschool families to reconnect with their library skills. We'll review both our physical and digital resources and have some fun!
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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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Thursday, September 2, 2021 | 6:30 P.M. | In-person
Using a trove of never-before-seen footage, the film tells the story of Jane's early explorations and research in Tanzania, focusing on her groundbreaking field-work, her relationship with her cameraman and husband Hugo van Lawick, and the chimpanzees that were the subject of her study.
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Dungeons and Dragons
12:00 P.M. | 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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Thursday, September 9, 2021 | 6:30 P.M. | In-person
A monthly art series introducing a variety of art forms including drawing, painting, and mixed media projects.
Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome to join.
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Saturday, September 11, 2021 | 12:00 P.M. | In-person
Chess Club meets once 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.
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Sunday | September 12, 2021 | 1:15 P.M. | In-person
Have you ever wondered how actors perform big fights every night on stage without hurting themselves or each other? Join Brown Box Theatre Project in a practical exploration of violence on stage. Learn the basic tenets of creating exciting, realistic, and (most importantly) safe fight scenes. This overview of hand-to-hand combat will cover pushing, slapping, punching, and maybe even a hair pull or two.
THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR TEENS ONLY (ages 14 - 18).
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Thursday, September 16, 2021 | 7:00 P.M. | In-person
Sam finds himself trapped as a ghost and realizes his death was no accident. He must warn Molly about the danger she is in. But as a ghost he can not be seen or heard by the living, and so he tries to communicate with Molly through Oda Mae Brown, a psychic who didn't even realize her powers are real.
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Thursday, September 30, 2021 | 6:30 P.M. | In-person
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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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.
- 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, August 30, 2021 | 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time | Online and In-person
Join us either in-person or online for a conversation with NYT bestselling author and USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page. Page will discuss her latest book, Madam Speaker: Nancy Pelosi and the Lessons of Power, the definitive biography of Nancy Pelosi, the most powerful woman in American political history. There will be a book signing at the library following the event.
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Thursday, September 2, 2021 | 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time | Online
In the author’s first novel, Ailey Pearl Garfield, a young African American woman, seeks to come to terms with her identity by journeying through her family’s past, uncovering tales of generations of ancestors — Indigenous, Black, and White — in the Deep South. She discovers a legacy of oppression and resistance, bondage and independence, cruelty and resilience that is the story — and the song — of America itself.
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Tuesday, September 7, 2021 | 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time | Online
Join us for a conversation with Jacqueline Mitton, co-author of Vera Rubin: A Life, for a general overview of Rubin’s life story and her achievements. Vera Rubin, who died in 2016, was one of the most influential astronomers of her generation. Her groundbreaking work on how galaxies rotate was instrumental in convincing other astronomers and the public that dark matter exists in abundance in the universe.
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Wednesday, September 8, 2021 | 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time | Online
Join us for an online conversation with Charles Foster, author of Being a Human: Adventures in Forty Thousand Years of Consciousness, an immersive exploration of three pivotal moments in the evolution of human consciousness, asking what kinds of creatures humans were, are, and might yet be. Joining Foster in conversation is writer and biologist David George Haskell.
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Thursday, September 9, 2021 | 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time | Online
In collaboration with the History Book Festival, join us for a talk with Matt Siegel, author of The Secret History of Food: Strange but True Stories About the Origins of Everything We Eat, an offering of the 2021 virtual History Book Festival. Joining Siegel in conversation is Nancy Staisey, member of the Historic Lewes Farmers Market Advisory Board.
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Monday, September 13, 2021 | 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time | Online
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Tuesday, September 14, 2021 | 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time
Online
Join us for a conversation with founder of the Meat Mitch competition BBQ team and brand, Mitch Benjamin, to present on his new cookbook, BBQ Revolution: Innovative Barbecue Recipes from an All-Star Pitmaster. The book starts with his behind the scenes look at competition BBQ and smoking, then winds its way through chapters both classic and creative.
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Wednesday, September 15, 2021 | 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time
Online
Join us for a conversation with Tamara Winfrey-Harris, author of Dear Black Girl: Letters From Your Sisters on Stepping Into Your Power, which delivers pro-black, feminist, LGBTQ+ positive, and body positive messages for black women-to-be--and for the girl who still lives inside every black woman who still needs reminding sometimes that she is alright.
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Wednesday, September 22, 2021 | 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time | Online
Join us for a conversation with pioneering research psychologist David DeSteno, author of How God Works: The Science Behind the Benefits of Religion, an examination of religious practices and rituals are so beneficial to those who follow them — and to anyone, regardless of their faith (or lack thereof). Joining DeSteno is Christian Miller, Professor of Philosophy, Religion and Moral Ethics at Wake Forest University.
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Thursday, September 23, 2021 | 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time | Online
Many think of Alexander Graham Bell as the inventor of the telephone, but as the son of a deaf woman (and, later, husband to another), his goal in life from adolescence was to teach deaf students to speak.
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Monday, September 27, 2021 | 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time |
Online
Join us for an online conversation with Jillian Glenn, author of Easy Low-Cal Vegan Eats, effortless plant-based meals that taste downright indulgent. Glenn takes the guesswork out of eating healthier with 60 delectable recipes that will nourish your body and are guaranteed to leave you feeling full. Each generous serving clocks in at less than 400 calories, making it easy to maintain your health and shrink your waistline.
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Tuesday, September 28, 2021 | 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time |
Online
The Happy Sandwich: Scrumptious Sandwiches to Make You Smile, the cookbook every sandwich lover needs. Sandwiches: the ultimate comfort food with endless amazing combinations. But you won’t find a PB&J in this delicious collection. These are gourmet sandwiches with a twist, and every recipe makes it easy for busy people to come home after a long day to a satisfying, flavorful sandwich every time.
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Thursday, September 30, 2021 | 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time | Online
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BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS
All are welcome to join!
Registration required.
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NATURAL SELECTIONS BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
The Natural Selections Book Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month to discuss nature-themed books.
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Wednesday, September 1, 2021 | 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time
Online & In-Person
Nature’s Best Hope shows how homeowners everywhere can turn their yards into conservation corridors that provide wildlife habitats. Because this approach relies on the initiatives of private individuals, it is immune from the whims of government policy. If you’re concerned about doing something good for the environment, this is the blueprint you need.
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AAUW NOTABLE BOOKS DISCUSSION
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Thursday, September 2, 2021 | 10:00 A.M. | In-person
Newlyweds Celestial and Roy are the embodiment of both the American Dream and the New South. He is a young executive, and she is an artist on the brink of an exciting career. But as they settle into the routine of their life together, they are ripped apart by circumstances neither could have imagined. This stirring love story is is a masterpiece of storytelling, an intimate look deep into the souls of people who must reckon with the past while moving forward—with hope and pain—into the future.
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Thursday, August 12, 2021 | 6:30 P.M. Eastern Time | Online
1920s India: Perveen Mistry, Bombay's only female lawyer, is investigating a suspicious will on behalf of three Muslim widows living in full purdah when the case takes a turn toward the murderous. The author of the Agatha and Macavity Award–winning Rei Shimura novels brings us an atmospheric new historical mystery with a captivating heroine.
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LEWES PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB
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Thursday, September 23, 2021 | 4:000 P.M. Eastern Time | In-person
“In my reckless and undiscouraged youth,” Lillian Boxfish writes, “I worked in a walnut-paneled office thirteen floors above West Thirty-Fifth Street…”
A love letter to city life in all its guts and grandeur, Lillian Boxfish paints a portrait of a remarkable woman across the canvas of a changing America: from the Jazz Age to the onset of the AIDS epidemic; the Great Depression to the birth of hip-hop.
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BOOK & FILM DISCUSSION GROUP
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Tuesday, September 28, 2021 | 6:00 P.M. Eastern Time | Online and In-person
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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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Wednesday, September 8 | 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time | In-Person
Join us for a monthly series of seminars featuring a lively discussion around chosen essays.
This month's session reviews the philosopher Hannah Arendt's discourse on how political speech can destroy truth but cannot replace it. The article was written in 1967 and continues to be relevant today. Click here for instructions to participate.
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Food for Thought
Mondays | 1:30 P.M. Eastern Time | Online & In-Person
No meeting on September 6
Be prepared to put your brain in high gear for a stimulating, comfortable atmosphere of reasoned interaction.
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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 some, or who are now taking some classes elsewhere. Groups are informal and friendly, and there is no pressure to participate.
Registration required.
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English Conversation Group
Tuesdays, starting September 14, 2021 | 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time | 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, September 1 and September 15, 2021 | 1:30 P.M. Eastern Time | 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 P.M. Eastern Time | Online & In-person
Join Spanish speakers (18+) to improve your Spanish-speaking skills. Basic Spanish conversational ability is required.
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Friday, September 24, 2021 | 10:30 A.M. Eastern Time | In-person | Amélie
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.
The video/DVD is available at the library to borrow for one week.
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LECTURES
AND WORKSHOPS
Registration required.
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FreeWrite!
Wednesdays | 6:00 P.M. Eastern Time | 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.
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Tuesdays, September 7 - October 12, 2021 | 12:00 P.M. | In-person
The Savvy Caregiver is a six session educational program focused on providing instructional material for Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers.
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Craft Club | The Dice Man
Thursday, September 9, 2021 | 1:00 P.M. | In-person
Musician and artist John Cage relied upon, as he called them, "chance operations" to determine the outcome of his work. In this workshop facilitated by local artist Rita Healey, participants will create a face by combining the separate artistic tasks using dice. Each die will dictate the method used and help with creative decisions.
Class size is limited to 8 people
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Sunday, September 12, 2021 | 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time | Online and In-person
Shorebirds are one of those groups that birders, new and advanced alike, can find challenging. There are numerous species, their plumage characteristics can be subtle and variable, and viewing conditions may not always be ideal. Just like with any group, however, there are plenty of ways to make the process of identifying these birds easier and less overwhelming.
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Poetry FreeWrite
Mondays | 3:00 P.M. | In-person
no meeting on September 6
Weekly meeting of the Rehoboth Beach Writers' Guild Poetry Free Write. 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, September 14 and September 28, 2021 | 10:00 A.M. | 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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Wednesday, September 15, 2021 | 5:30 P.M. | 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.
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KidLit Writers (Third Thursday of every month)
Thursday, September 16, 2021 | 6:00 P.M. Eastern Time | 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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Friday, September 17, 2021 | 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time | Online & In-Person
On September 17, 1787, the Founding Fathers signed the most influential document in American history, the U.S. Constitution. Join us as we commemorate this historic day by comparing the Delaware Constitution to the United States Constitution. Delaware Supreme Court Justice Karen Valihura will provide opening remarks, then participate in a dialogue with retired Delaware Supreme Court Justice Randy J. Holland, moderated by Professor Ronald Collins.
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Monday, September 20, 2021 | 10:00 A.M. | 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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Thursday, September 2, 2021 | 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time | Online
Whether you plan to stop work all at once, or ease into retirement by working part-time, at some point you will need to arrange for multiple sources of income to replace your paycheck. Join us for an enlightening webinar that will get you thinking about your next phase of life and what you need to do to prepare for it.
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Tuesday, September 7, 2021 | 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time | In-person
Planning for retirement can be tricky, it's full of twists, turns and not nearly enough road signs. Wouldn't it be nice if you had a map, or maybe a checklist for planning a successful retirement? In this workshop, learn how to plan for a successful retirement.
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Wednesday, September 8, 2021 | 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time | In-person
In this Money School workshop, learn how to evaluate your portfolio to understand if you are ready for a recession.
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Friday, September 10, 2021 | 10:30 A.M. Eastern Time | In-person
Join us for an educational seminar by Joseph Cisco, President of CAISE Benefits, to help you understand your options when enrolling with Medicare and/or retiring.
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Monday, September 13, 2021 | 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time | Online
IRA planning is a complex process. The decisions baby boomers make now can have a tremendous impact on their overall retirement plan. Join us for this workshop to help better understand IRA planning.
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Tuesday, September 14, 2021 | 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time | In-person
Planning for retirement can be tricky, it's full of twists, turns and not nearly enough road signs. Wouldn't it be nice if you had a map, or maybe a checklist for planning a successful retirement? This detailed retirement investing seminar is designed to educate those who are nearing retirement or who have recently retired.
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Monday, September 20, 2021 | 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time | In-Person
In this Money School workshop, find out what baby boomers need to know about Medicare and long-term care.
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PERFORMANCES AND READINGS
Join us for engaging readings and outstanding live performances!
Registration required.
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Sunday, September 12, 2021 | 3:00 P.M. | In-Person
Receive a basic introduction to Shakespeare's play "Much Ado About Nothing" and then dive into specific text selections from the show. Kyler Taustin (Brown Box Theatre Project's' Executive Artistic Director) will then discuss Shakespeare's rhythm and meter and then encourage participants to perform the words themselves.
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Sunday, September 12, 2021 | 7:30 P.M. | In-Person
Upon their return from war, a group of soldiers are reminded that life and love are not so black and white. Trickery, jealousy, deceit, and masquerade each play a role in challenging Benedict and Beatrice’s scorn for love (and each other) as well as the seemingly unassailable love of Claudio and Hero. Through witty banter and dastardly deception, Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, Much Ado About Nothing debates the preconceived notion of how to love and the value of trust. Directed by Kyler Taustin.
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Saturday, September 18, 2021 | 4:00 P.M. | In-Person
Join us as Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Music Director Julien Benichou previews the Orchestra’s 2021 - 2022 season, the first time in the Orchestra’s 24-year history that it will perform all five regular season concerts in the Cape Region. Following remarks by Maestro Benichou, several of the Orchestra’s musicians will perform, closing out with a question-and-answer session.
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Drop in Tech Help (First and Third Friday of Every Month)
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.
NEW - Tuesdays | 11:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. | In-person at the library | No appointment necessary
A Social Worker from DHSS Community Partner Support Unit is available to help with:
- applying for food benefits
- Medicaid
- long-term nursing care
- childcare
- home energy assistance
- learning about other DHHS agencies
- referrals to partner organizations
- employment & training
- ASSIST application process
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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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Friends of the
Lewes Public Library
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Just Between Friends Shop
- Friends is now selling NEW children’s books, movies, music CDs, and paperback books in front of the Just Between Friends Shop located inside the 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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