LEWES PUBLIC LIBRARY
October 2021 | E-Newsletter
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Kids & Family
All programs are FREE.
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Tuesday, September 28 | 10:30 A.M.
Help us celebrate the upcoming Coast Day with a special shark themed preschooler story time!
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Tuesdays, October 5, 19 and 26 | 10:30 A.M.
Enjoy books, music, and fingerplays for preschoolers.
Wednesdays October 6, 13, 20 and 27 | 10:30 A.M.
Enjoy books, music, and fingerplays for babies and toddlers.
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Conversation with Jill Twiss | Major Makes History
Wednesday, October 6 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
Join us for an online conversation with Emmy-winning New York Times bestselling author Jill Twiss, author of Major Makes History: From the Shelter to the White House, the tale of President Biden’s friendship with Major, the first shelter dog in the White House.
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Tuesday, October 12, 2021 | 10:30 A.M.
Come learn about fire safety with us. We'll learn to Stop, Drop & Roll, and watch a real Lewes Fire Department firefighter get dressed in his or her gear. Please bring a blanket or chairs to sit in on.
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Tuesday, October 12 | 1:00 P.M.
Join Delaware Sea Grant as we investigate aquatic animal adaptations! The session will begin with an introduction to Delaware’s aquatic habitats and how plants and animals survive in these amazing environments. Participants will then rotate through stations and make observations about different animal adaptations. Participants will also get an up close look at some live animals found in the Delaware Bay.
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Wednesday, October 13, 20, 26 and November 2 | 11:00 A.M
Join us for family-child workshops to explore and promote healthy development. While caregivers enjoy a brief presentation by a member of Child Inspired’s therapy team and are encouraged to voice concerns or share experiences, children are invited to participate in a hands-on, developmentally-appropriate activity conducted by one of Child Inspired’s child educators. All workshops are approximately 60 minutes long, outdoors on the Lewes Library fenced patio.
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Wednesday, October 27 | 6:30 P.M.
Join us on in our backyard for a family-friendly evening of not-too-scary ghost stories and a costume parade around the fire pit. The Lewes Historical Society will be on hand to tell the tales. Wear your Halloween costume, and bring chairs or a blanket to sit on.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please register just the children attending. We will have some treat bags to send home with you, and we want to make enough.
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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 30 | 6:30 P.M.
Thursday, October 28 | 6:30 P.M.
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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Dungeons and Dragons
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 Book Club Distribution | Burn our Bodies Down
Tuesday, October 5 | 10:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Teen Book Club Discussion | Burn our Bodies Down
Friday, October 29 | 5:30 P.M.
In the spirit of Halloween, our October YA Book Club choice is Burn Our Bodies Down by Rory Power.
This is a teen book club strictly reserved for teens ages 13-18.
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Wednesdays beginning October 6 | 6:30 P.M.
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 will work on several projects using Scratch and Python programming, animations, chatbots, and so much more.
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Saturday, October 7 | 10:00 A.M.
The Lewes Public Library started its Roots & Shoots Chapter in 2019. There are currently 16 active teenaged members. Our mission is to foster respect and compassion for all living things; inspire individuals to take action to make the world a place that is more sustainable, more environmentally sound, and a better world to live in.
Participation in R&S club meetings and programs qualifies for community service hours.
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Saturday, October 9 | 10:00 A.M.
Roots & Shoots club will meet at the Lewes Beach Dairy Queen at 10 AM sharp for our monthly beach clean. All necessary materials for this project will be supplied. Participation in this beach clean qualifies you for service hours. Parents will need to meet at Dairy Queen at 11 AM for pick up.
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Tuesday, October 12 | 1:00 - 3:00 P.M.
Join your homeschool friends at the library for a social hour. Play board games, Wii games, cards, listen to music, socialize and have snacks, and just chill out and catch up with some of your friends. Bring snacks to share with your friends if you'd like.
This program is STRICTLY reserved for middle and high school students.
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Thursday, October 14 | 6:30 P.M.
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. Registration required.
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Saturday, October 16 | 12:00 P.M.
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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Thursday, October 21 | 6:00 P.M.
The Thing (1982) | Horror/Sci-Fi | 1 hr. 49 min.
In the spirit of Halloween, the October Teen Throwback Thursday Movie showing is "The Thing." This film is rated R. More information about this movie and its rating may be found here. This showing is for teens ages 13-18.
Registration required.
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Saturday, October 30 | 12:00 P.M.
Lewes Public Library invites all teens to its 3rd Annual Teen Pumpkin Decorating Contest. A vote will take place at the end of the program to determine this year's winner. The winner will receive an award and prize!
Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome to join. Registration 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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Monday, September 27 | 5:00 PM ET | 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 | 5:00 PM ET | 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 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
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Conversation with Jill Twiss | Major Makes History
Wednesday, October 6 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
Join us for an online conversation with Emmy-winning New York Times bestselling author Jill Twiss, author of Major Makes History: From the Shelter to the White House, the tale of President Biden’s friendship with Major, the first shelter dog in the White House.
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Thursday, October 7 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
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Wednesday, October 11 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
Join us for a conversation with Jack Clemons, author of The Outliers, a combination of mystery and historical fiction set in Lewes, Delaware. A lawman with bleak eyes stalks a ne’er-do-well with a rakish smile through a quiet waterfront town in Delaware, near the turn of the last century.
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Tuesday, October 12 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
Join us for a conversation with local historian Kevin McGonegal, author Wicked Wilmington, Delaware, featuring tales of Wilmington's infamous past. Joining Kevin is Dr. David Young, Executive Director of Delaware Historical Society.
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Wednesday, October 13 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
Join us for a conversation with Richard Chizmar about his latest novel, Chasing the Boogeyman, a clever, terrifying, and heartrending work of metafiction that is the ultimate marriage between horror fiction and true crime.
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Thursday, October 14 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
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Wednesday, October 20 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
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Thursday, October 21 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
In collaboration with the History Book Festival, join us for a talk with talk with Howard W. French, author of Born in Blackness: Africa, Africans, and the Making of the Modern World, 1471 to the Second World War, an offering of the 2021 virtual History Book Festival. Revealing the central yet intentionally obliterated role of Africa in the creation of modernity, this book vitally reframes our understanding of world history.
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Monday, October 25 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
Join us for an online conversation with Delaware native and paranormal historian Josh Hitchens as he talks about his latest book, Haunted History of Delaware, a spooky road trip through the First State.
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Tuesday, October 26 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
Join us for an online conversation with Ericka Sanchez, author of ¡Buen Provecho!: Traditional Mexican Flavors from My Cocina to Yours, a collection of over 100 Mexican recipes with a unique spin, delivering the authentic flavors everyone craves, but swapping in easy-to-find, healthful ingredients families will love.
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Thursday, October 28 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
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Wednesday, November 3 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
Join us for a conversation with Neil Lanctot, author of The Approaching Storm: Roosevelt, Wilson, Addams, and Their Clash Over America's Future, the fascinating story of how the three most influential American progressives of the early twentieth century split over America’s response to World War I.
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Thursday, November 4 | 7:00 PM ET | Online
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BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS
All are welcome to join!
Registration required.
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BOOK & FILM DISCUSSION GROUP
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Tuesday, September 28 | 6:00 PM ET | Online & In-person
Join us in-person or online for a discussion about The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGhee. One of today’s most insightful and influential thinkers offers a powerful exploration of inequality and the lesson that generations of Americans have failed to learn: Racism has a cost for everyone—not just for people of color.
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Tuesday, October 26 | 6:00 PM ET | Online & In-person
Drawing on newly uncovered military records and dozens of original interviews with surviving members of the 320th and their families, Hervieux tells the story of these heroic men charged with an extraordinary mission, whose contributions to one of the most celebrated events in modern history have been overlooked.
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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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Natural Selections | Eager by Ben Goldfarb
Wednesday, October 6 | 5:00 PM ET | Online & In-Person
Goldfarb shares the powerful story about one of the world's most influential species. He explains how North America was colonized, how our landscapes have changed over the centuries, and how beavers can help us fight drought, flooding, wildfire, extinction, and the ravages of climate change.
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Wednesday, November 3 | 5:00 PM ET | Online & In-Person
Wohlleben shares his deep love of woods and forests and explains the amazing processes of life, death, and regeneration he has observed in the woodland and the amazing scientific processes behind the wonders of which we are blissfully unaware.
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AAUW NOTABLE BOOKS DISCUSSION
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Thursday, October 7 | 10:00 AM | In-person
This historical psychological novel set during The Troubles in Northern Ireland follows an 18-year-old girl who is harassed by an older married man known as the "milkman".
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Thursday, November 4 | 10:00 AM | In-person
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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Thursday, October 14 | 4:00 PM ET | Online
A supernatural thriller set in South Carolina in the '90s about a women's book club that must protect its suburban community from a mysterious stranger who turns out to be a real monster.
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LEWES PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB
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Thursday, October 28 | 4:00 PM ET | In-person
Monsieur Perdu calls himself a literary apothecary. From his floating bookstore in a barge on the Seine, he prescribes novels for the hardships of life. Using his intuitive feel for the exact book a reader needs, Perdu mends broken hearts and souls.
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Not Sure What to Read Next?
The library subscribes to a service called BookLetters that offers a wide variety of reading list choices for adults, children, and young adults. There are lists you can view online and lists you can choose to have emailed directly to your inbox!
Sign up for the Library’s BookLetters newsletters by email.
Let us inspire you with our Book Lists for Adults, including print and digital titles! We’re adding book lists regularly, so check it out.
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DISCUSSION GROUPS
Join us for any or all of the stimulating,
interactive groups that will keep you thinking.
Registration required.
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Food for Thought
Mondays | 1:30 PM ET | Online & In-Person
Be prepared to put your brain in high gear for a stimulating, comfortable atmosphere of reasoned interaction.
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Wednesday, October 13 | 3:00 PM ET | In-Person
Join us for a monthly series of seminars featuring a lively discussion around chosen essays.
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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 | 10:00 AM ET | Online
Join English as a Second Language speakers to improve your English listening and speaking skills, increase your vocabulary, and practice pronunciation. NOTE: basic conversational English ability is required. Group is open to anyone aged 16+.
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Parliamo Italiano | Italian Conversation Group
Wednesday, October 6 and October 20 | 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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Friday, September 24 | 10:30 AM ET | 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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Poetry FreeWrite
Mondays | 3:00 PM ET | In-person
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, October 12 and 26 | 10:00 AM ET | In-person
This support group is for those caring for someone with Alzheimer's or other type of dementia. The group is facilitated by Ruth Pryor, an Alzheimer's Association volunteer.
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FreeWrite!
Wednesdays | 6:00 PM ET | In-person
FreeWrite! is an weekly informal gathering of writers of ALL skill levels who meet to practice their writing in a friendly and nurturing atmosphere. The goal of the FreeWrites is to provide a place and an opportunity for people to have fun with their writing, to explore different genres, and to do this in the company of other writing enthusiasts.
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Tuesday, October 5 | 2:00 PM ET | Online
Join us for a conversation with Professor John Schmidt on the future of the Colorado River. The river is a critical lifeline for much of the southwest, supplying water to farms, power generators, and cities as far away as Los Angeles. But it is in trouble. A warming climate has reduced river flows,
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Thursday, October 7 | 1:00 PM ET | In-person
In this workshop facilitated by local artist Rita Healey, participants will needle felt a small eyeglass case, phone case, or change purse. Some sewing required. New to felting? Don't worry - it's easy!
Class size is limited to 10 people so registration is required.
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Thursday, October 14 | 6:00 PM ET | In-Person
La Guardia was the first Italian-American elected to Congress and to the mayoralty of NYC during a time when hyphenated Americans were regarded with hostility and discriminated against. How did La Guardia’s ethnicity shape his values, character, and rise to power? Join us for a presentation by Jo-Ann Vega.
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Monday, October 18 | 10:00 AM ET | In-Person
Join others with an interest in needlepoint. Bring a current project to work on.
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Tuesday, October 19 | 10:00 AM ET | Online & In-Person
This workshop is designed for Senior Citizens addressing basic cyber awareness, securing social media/email accounts, using security features such as multi-factor authentication, and how to handle scam calls/contacts with Do’s and Don’ts.
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Wednesday, October 20 | 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.
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KidLit Writers (Third Thursday of every month)
Thursday, October 21 | 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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Saturday, October 23 | 1:00 PM ET | In-Person
USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) was built at the former Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, and destined to become the most decorated battleship in the history of the United States Navy.
Captain Walter M. Urban, Jr. USNR (Ret.), former Public Affairs Officer in the US Navy Reserve, will present on what is was like to go to sea in this majestic warship.
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MONEY SCHOOL CLASSES
Registration required.
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Thursday, October 7 | 3:00 PM ET | 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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Thursday, October 7 | 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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Thursday, October 14 | 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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Monday, October 18 | 12:00 PM ET | 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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Wednesday, October 20 | 1:00 PM ET | Online
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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Wednesday, October 27 | 5:00 PM ET | In-Person
In this Money School workshop, learn the six steps to legacy planning for the generations.
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Friday, October 29 | 10:00 AM ET | 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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PERFORMANCES AND READINGS
Join us for engaging readings and outstanding live performances!
Registration required.
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Sunday, October 3 | 6:30 P.M. | Online
The Lewes Public Library's 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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Friday, October 15 | 7:00 PM ET | In-Person
The Lewes Public Library Spoken Word Society and Shakespeare Festival presents Simona Giurgea performing Simone Weil’s “The Iliad or the Poem of Force.” Simona Giurgea, actor and senior lecturer in the University Theater at Colgate University, will give a dramatic portrayal of Simone Weil, followed by a talk back with Giurgea, then a reception sponsored by the online journal ATTENTION.
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Saturday, October 16 | 4:00 PM ET | In-Person
Join us for a discussion of Simone Weil’s “The Iliad or the Poem of Force” by renowned Weil scholar Dr. E. Jane Doering and actor and lecturer Simona Giurgea. Following the conversation moderated by Ron Collins, there will be a reception sponsored by the online journal ATTENTION.
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Saturday, October 23 | 7:00 P.M. | In-Person
The Lewes Public Library Spoken Word Society and Shakespeare Festival present a live performance of Gravediggers, the tale of two men digging a grave in the context of the worldwide pandemic. Humor, suspense, pathos, and a surprise ending make for a powerful evening of reader's theatre.
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Saturday, October 30 | 7:00 P.M. | In-Person
The Lewes Public Library Spoken Word Society and Shakespeare Festival present a reading of Mary Shelley’s “Transformation" by Dr. James Keegan. First published in The Keepsake in 1831, this macabre, sinister, and supernatural tale is a masterpiece of Gothic writing.
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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.
Tuesdays | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET | In-person at the library
No appointment necessary
A Social Worker from DHSS Community Partner Support Unit is available to help with:
- 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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Get Your BeachORIGINALS Dining Cards from the Friends!
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. Thank you for your support!
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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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