LEWES PUBLIC LIBRARY
June 2022 | E-Newsletter
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Please note the Lewes Public Library is
CLOSED
Saturday, June 18, 2022 for staff development
and
Monday, June 20, 2022 in honor of Juneteenth
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Meet our Volunteer(s) of
the Month
Carol Lewis & Carol Woodcock
We began volunteering at the library about ten years ago. It was a perfect match, as we were both avid readers and active library patrons. Over the years we have watched the library expand its role as a community center offering programs for all age groups. When the new library was being built, there was some angst about leaving our cozy home, but now we realize how much more we are able to offer with the new building. During the pandemic it was inspiring for us to be able to come to the library and be part of the process of making books available to other patrons. How could any of us have made it through that period without books? One of the most important things about volunteering at the library is the people we come to know. The camaraderie and fellowship with the staff and volunteers surely makes this our “happy place”.
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Exhibition in the Library lobby by members of the Cape Artist Gallery. Works of art will be on view throughout the month of June during library hours.
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Exhibition in the large meeting room by participants in the Whimsical Masterpieces: Pastel Workshop series. Works of art will be on view throughout the month of June during library hours.
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The Library Needs Your Input! |
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Kids & Family
All programs are FREE.
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Storywalk at the Overfalls
Canalfront Park through the summer!
Take a walk through Canalfront Park in Lewes while you read Caldecott Award winning author/illustrator 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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Mondays starting June 13 through August 22
10:30 AM | In-person
Join us at the Children's Learning Garden for a few garden stories, and some time weeding, watering, and picking. Miss Jen will read the stories, and the volunteers with Lewes in Bloom will guide the kids through activities in the garden.
Please bring your own blanket or chair to sit on.
No registration required.
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StoryTime on the Patio
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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Story Time at the Historic Lewes Farmer's Market
Saturdays | 10:00 AM | In-person
Now through August 27
Located at Johnson & Dupont Avenues in Lewes.
No registration required.
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Kids Summer Reading Performances |
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Thursday, June 16 | 10:30 AM | In-person | Stango Park
Ran'D is the face of the new millennium magician. He wowed audiences with his brilliant presentation at the 44th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C as well as Capetown, South Africa. He has already read your mind and knows that you want to know more. Come see for yourself…
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Thursday, June 23 | 10:30 AM | In-person | Stango Park
Get ready to sing and dance with Nancy Curry of Makin' Music Delaware! Makin’ Music is a music and movement enrichment program that has won rave reviews from critics, parents, teachers, and kids alike. Young listeners are immediately engaged by the music, and are carried from song to song by infectious rhythms and energetic production.
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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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NEW! Monday Night Summer Movies (open to all ages)
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Luca
Monday, June 13 | 8:00 PM | In-person | Library Back Lawn
Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, is a coming-of-age story about one young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta, and endless scooter rides. Luca shares these adventures with his newfound best friend, but all the fun is threatened by a deeply held secret: he is a sea monster from another world just below the water's surface.
Bring your own lawn chair or blanket! No registration required. Details.
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Pirates of the Caribbean
Monday, June 27 | 8:00 PM | In-person | Library Back Lawn
Capt. Jack Sparrow arrives at Port Royal in the Caribbean without a ship or crew. His timing is inopportune, however, because later that evening the town is besieged by a pirate ship. The pirates kidnap the governor's daughter, Elizabeth, who's in possession of a valuable coin linked to a curse that has transformed the pirates into the undead. A gallant blacksmith in love with Elizabeth allies with Sparrow in pursuit of the pirates.
Bring your own lawn chair or blanket! No registration required. Details.
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Meet the Author & Book Signing with Mary Alice Monroe
Tuesday, June 21 | 1:00 PM | In-person
Meet Mary Alice Monroe, New York Times best-selling author of 27 books, including The Islanders. She will discuss her research and writing process for the book and sign copies for anyone who would like to purchase from Browseabout Books, who will be on hand at the event to handle sales. No registration required.
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What is Oceanography?
Tuesday, June 28 | 1:00 PM | In-person
Learn about the history of ocean exploration, the tools used in ocean research, and some of the amazing things researchers have discovered in and about the ocean. Participants will also explore stations representing the four branches of Oceanography, which include Biological Oceanography, Chemical Oceanography, Physical Oceanography, and Geological Oceanography.
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Teens
All programs are FREE
NOTE: Teen programs are for ages 12 – 18 and
registration is required.
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Girls Who Code | Building Sisterhood and Making An Impact
Wednesday, June 1 | 6:30 PM | In-person
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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Teen Book Club Distribution | We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
Tuesday, June 13 | 1:00 PM | In-person
Teens between the ages of 13 and 18-years-old can come by the library all week long to pick up their free copy of We Were Liars by E. Lockhart while supplies last. This giveaway is first-come, first-served.
This book is our YA summer book club choice voted on by Lewes teens.
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Summer Sports Series
Wednesdays | 4:00 PM | In-person
June 15: Flag Football
June 22: Soccer/Kickball
June 29: Whiffle Ball
Ages 10-16, come to the library every Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM all summer long for outdoor sports on the back lawn. Bring your own water bottle and remember to wear sneakers. Games vary each week.
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Teen Paint Night
Thursday, June 16 | 6:00 PM | In-person
Kicking off our first week of the summer reading challenge for teens! Join your Lewes Library friends on the patio for a paint night party. Learn how to use watercolors to paint beautiful beach waves and an ocean scene.
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Throwback Thursday
Teen Movie Night | Titanic
Thursday, June 23 | 8:00 PM | In-person
Titanic is an epic, action-packed romance set against the ill-fated maiden voyage of the R.M.S.
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Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots Lewes Beach Clean
Saturday, June 25 | 11:00 PM | In-person
Lewes Public Library's Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots club will meet at the Lewes Beach Dairy Queen at 11 AM sharp for our monthly beach cleanup. All of the necessary materials needed for this service will be supplied.
Participation in this beach clean qualifies you for community service hours.
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After Hours Teen Meetup
Thursday, June 30 | 8:00 PM | In-person
Play games in the library after hours! Sardines, manhunt, flashlight tag, and capture the flag. Teens will meet at the library at closing time for fun games inside and outside of the library. Registration required.
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Dungeons and Dragons
Saturdays | 12:00 PM | In-person
Note: No program on June 18
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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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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Thursday, June 9 | 5:00 PM ET | In-person and Online
Join us in the library or online for a conversation with Kathryn Schulz, author of Lost and Found, part memoir, part guidebook to living in a world that is simultaneously full of wonder and joy and wretchedness and suffering—a world that always demands both our gratitude and our grief. Joining her in conversation is Ethan Joella, author of A Little Hope.
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Conversation with Richard Bell | Stolen
Thursday, June 30 | 5:00 PM ET | In-Person and Online
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BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS
All are welcome to join!
Registration required.
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NATURAL SELECTIONS BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
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Wednesday, June 1 | 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.
Say "algae" and most people think of pond scum. What they don't know is that without algae, none of us would exist. There are as many algae on Earth as stars in the universe, and they have been essential to life on our planet for eons.
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AAUW NOTABLE BOOKS DISCUSSION
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Thursday, June 2 | 10:00 AM | In-person
A haunting debut story collection on friendship, mothers and daughters, and the deep-rooted truths of our homelands, centered on Latinas of indigenous descent that shines a new light on the American West.
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Monday, June 6 | 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.
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Thursday, June 9 | 6:30 PM ET | Online
After receiving a frantic letter from her newly-wed cousin begging for someone to save her from a mysterious doom, Noemi Taboada heads to High Place, a distant house in the Mexican countryside. For there are many secrets behind the walls of High Place. The family's once colossal wealth and faded mining empire kept them from prying eyes, but as Noemi digs deeper she unearths stories of violence and madness.
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This book club is on hiatus until the fall. Check back for the list of new titles, day, and time! |
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LEWES PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB
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Thursday, June 23 | 4:00 PM ET | In-person
When Amanda, the gorgeous wife of start-up millionaire Zach Grayson, is discovered dead at the bottom of the stairs in her stately Brooklyn brownstone, her husband is immediately fingered as the primary suspect. Zach calls Lizzie, his law school classmate, hoping their shared history will convince her to come to his aid. A former U.S. Attorney with no violent crime experience, Lizzie reluctantly agrees to represent him, though the two haven't seen each other in years. As she works to exonerate Zach, Lizzie is drawn into the privilege, passion, and excess churning beneath Park Slope, Brooklyn's idyllic, virtuous streets.
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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, June 28 | 6:00 PM ET | Online & In-person
In the waning days of the Civil War, brothers Prentiss and Landry, freed by the Emancipation Proclamation, seek refuge on the homestead of George Walker and his wife, Isabelle. The Walkers, wracked by the loss of their only son to the war, hire the brothers to work their farm, hoping through an unexpected friendship to stanch their grief.
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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 on June 20
Be prepared to put your brain in high gear for a stimulating, comfortable atmosphere of reasoned interaction.
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Socrates Café
Thursdays | 11:00 AM ET | Online & In-Person
Socrates Café is a discussion group for adults that provides an opportunity for people from a variety of backgrounds to share their knowledge and experiences from a philosophical perspective. These are open-invitation meetings that promote the sharing and exploration of ideas rather than debating the pros and cons of different viewpoints that impact our personal lives, our communities, and society at large. The goal is to learn from each other by exchanging thoughts and reflections, allowing us to journey beyond our personal limitations and to expand our horizons.
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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 as a Second Language | Clases de inglés
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 9:00 AM ET | Online
June 7 - 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+) succeed 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, June 1 and June 15 | 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
Friday, June 24 | 10:30 AM ET | In-person | Indochine
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
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 June 20
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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Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group
Tuesdays, June 7 and June 21 | 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 | Perseverance On Mars
Tuesday, June 7 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
On February 18, 2021, NASA’s Perseverance rover landed on the surface of Mars, after a 7-month journey and a nail-biting descent through the thin Martian atmosphere. Since then, it has been exploring Jezero crater, collecting rock samples, looking for signs of ancient life, and partnering with the Ingenuity helicopter, the first-ever drone to fly on another planet. Join us for a discussion with Dr. Kathryn Stack Morgan on what Perseverance has discovered so far, and how the findings extend our knowledge of Martian history, geology, and prospects for life..
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Needlepoint Group (Third Monday of every month)
No meeting in June
Next meeting on July 18 | 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, June 15 | 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, June 16 | 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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MONEY SCHOOL CLASSES
Registration required. Walk-ins welcome, as space allows.
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Medicare Basics In Retirement
Friday, June 10 | 10:30 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.
We will answer all of your questions regarding signing up for Medicare upon turning 65, retiring, or going on disability.
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Retirement Bootcamp: Retirement Success
Tuesday, June 14 | 5:00 PM ET | In-person
This retirement planning seminar is designed to educate those who are nearing retirement or who have recently retired. We will cover the importance and basic strategies to plan a successful retirement, maximize your social security benefit and position your portfolio to last. Our goal is to help make people aware of the challenges in retirement and teach them suitable ways to prepare and overcome them.
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Managing Healthcare Expenses in Retirement
Friday, June 17 | 10:00 AM ET | In-person
In this Money School workshop, find out what YOU need to know about Medicare and long-term care.
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Retirement Bootcamp: Savvy Social Security
Tuesday, June 21 | 5:00 PM ET | 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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The Value of Working With a Fiduciary Advisor
Monday, June 27 | 10:30 AM 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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Retirement Bootcamp: Retirement Investing
Tuesday, June 28 | 5:00 PM ET | In-person
Choosing investment strategies for retirement can be hard, especially with all the different types and strategies available to choose from. This detailed retirement investing seminar is designed to educate those who are nearing retirement or who have recently retired and need guidance on investing prudently. Our goal is to help make people aware of the investing challenges in retirement and teach them suitable ways to prepare and overcome them through prudent investment strategies.
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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, June 12 | 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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Drop in Tech Help (First and Third Friday of Every Month)
June 3 and June 17 | 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, 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 | In-person at the library | Check our website for hours
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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Easter Seals
Friday, June 10 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM ET | In-person in the library lobby
No appointment necessary
A representative from Easter Seals will be here with materials and information related to Caregiver Resources including their Respite Grant Program. All materials will be related to helping caregivers having what they need to make their life and their loved ones life more manageable.
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Senior Medicare Patrol
Wednesday, June 15 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM ET | In-person in the library lobby
No appointment necessary
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LITTLE FREE PANTRY
Located outside the library.
The Pantry is stocked with food, personal care, and paper items accessible to everyone all the time with no questions asked. Take what you need, leave what you can.
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Adult Blood Pressure Kit Includes:
- Monitor | Cuff
- User manual
- Blood pressure pamphlet
- Clear case and Batteries
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Friends of the
Lewes Public Library
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Tuesday, June 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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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 Summer?
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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