LEWES PUBLIC LIBRARY
January 2022 | E-Newsletter
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Please note Winter Holiday Closings:
Closed Friday and Saturday,
December 24 and 25, 2021
Closed Saturday, January 1, 2022
Monday, January 17, 2022
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Meet our Volunteer of the Month | Sandy Ahn
I began volunteering at the Lewes Public Library in January of 2012 and have assisted with Transit, Pre-opening, Circulation Desk, Book Sale, and other volunteer opportunities, as needed.
My previous experience with volunteering at a small library, in Pennsylvania, couldn’t be any more different, as it was primarily a place to borrow books and do research. The Lewes Public Library is a true hub of the community, providing a multitude of services, and shared experiences, all while promoting literacy and a love for reading for every age.
My favorite volunteer moment was a few years ago at the Lewes Public Library Community Carnival. I was able to combine my volunteer responsibilities at the library with my other passion, animal rescue. As a volunteer for the Delaware Humane Association, I was able to introduce both children and adults, to a few of our adoptable dogs. The dogs loved the attention and all the extra treats!
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OPERATION GRATITUDE
Stop by the library anytime before December 31, 2021 to write a thank you that will be sent to Operation Gratitude for distribution overseas and at home.
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Whimsical Masterpieces: Pastel Workshop Artists
Lobby Display, throughout December
View the Whimsical Masterpieces: Pastel Workshop Artists exhibit on display in our lobby during Library hours.This series is a partnership with Delaware Division of the Arts and Lifetime Arts to offer creative aging workshops designed to enrich the lives of older adults (55+) by providing intentional social engagement and focus on building art-making skills over time.
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Kids & Family
All programs are FREE.
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Touch a Truck Tuesdays
Tuesdays through April | 10:30 AM
Until we can meet inside for Story Time again, we'll gather outside in the library's backyard to get an up-close look at some of the trucks and vehicles in our community, and talk to the people who drive them. No registration required.
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Homeschool Connection | Science Fair 101
Tuesday, January 11 | 1:00 PM
Have you ever wanted to participate in a Science Fair? We'll have all the information you need to get started, and some fun experiments to play with to get you inspired. We'll talk about what you need to prepare for the Sussex County Science Fair in March at the DelTech Owens Campus.
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Brown Paper Packages Tied Up with Strings
Through Thursday, December 23
Check out a mystery library book to unwrap at home this holiday season! Stop by before Christmas for your mystery book!
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Stop by the kids' room to check out our I Spy display. Find everything and win a prize!
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Winter Walk
Wednesdays | 10:30 AM
Meet us every Wednesday at the Library Patio to enjoy the Winter Walk on the library grounds for some outdoor, physical fun!
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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
The Imagination Library provides FREE books by mail for children ages birth up to 5, throughout Delaware, to develop the habit of reading, and to develop the library habit, too!
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Teens
All programs are FREE
NOTE: Teen programs are for ages 12 – 18 and
registration is required.
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Girls Who Code | Building Sisterhood and Making An Impact
Wednesdays through March 9 | 6:30 PM
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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Dr. Jane Goodall’s Message of Hope
Tuesday, January 4 | 5:00 PM ET | Online & In-person
After the pre-recorded interview, a panel of Jane Goodall Roots & Shoots members will answer questions from the audience about the Library’s Program. Joining them will be Linda Berdine, who interviewed Dr. Goodall, and helped launch the Lewes Library Roots & Shoots initiative.
Copies of the book with a special bookplate signed by Dr. Goodall will be available for sale only at the event by Browseabout Books.
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Teen Cuisine | Building Confidence in the Kitchen
Tuesdays, January 4 - February 8 | 6:30 PM
Join your friends at the Lewes Public Library for a six-week interactive cooking class, Teen Cuisine. Teen Cuisine is an in-person nutrition class that will teach teens easy, inexpensive, and nutritious meal planning and preparation. Nutrition educator from the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, Mary Edwards, will cook a different healthy meal each session with inexpensive foods that you probably already have in your pantry. Teens will learn kitchen safety and sanitation all while enjoying a hot and healthy meal!
Participants are encouraged to attend each week in order to cover all topics of useful information.
Supplies are limited so registration is required.
This program is strictly reserved for teens ages 13-17.
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TAB | Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Thursday, January 6 | 6:30 PM
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
Saturdays | 12:00 PM
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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Chess Club
Saturday, January 8 | 12:00 PM
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. Details.
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Teen Art Series
Thursday, January 13 | 6:30 PM
The Teen Art Series will introduce a variety of art forms including drawing, painting, and mixed media projects.
Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome to join. All materials will be supplied. Space and supplies are limited so registration is required.
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The Writer's Room and The Troupe
January 18 through March 26 | 6:30 PM
The Writer’s Room and The Troupe is a new program of the Lewes Public Library Spoken Word Society and Shakespeare Festival. Young (high school and college) writers and actors work together to create and develop performance pieces specifically for actors in The Troupe.
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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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Dr. Jane Goodall’s Message of Hope
Tuesday, January 4 | 5:00 PM ET | Online & In-person
After the pre-recorded interview, a panel of Jane Goodall Roots & Shoots members will answer questions from the audience about the Library’s Program. Joining them will be Linda Berdine, who interviewed Dr. Goodall, and helped launch the Lewes Library Roots & Shoots initiative.
Copies of the book with a special bookplate signed by Dr. Goodall will be available for sale only at the event by Browseabout Books.
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Cooks & Books Presents Donna Hay | One Pan Perfect
Tuesday, January 11 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
Join us for an online conversation with Donna Hay, author of One Pan Perfect, her new cookbook featuring over 120 recipes for simple, easy, no-fuss deliciousness which only need one pot, pan, tray or bowl.
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Conversation with William F. Crandell | Let’s Say Jack Kennedy Killed the Girl
Thursday, January 20 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
Join us online for a conversation with Milton, DE based William F. Crandell, award-winning author of Let’s Say Jack Kennedy Killed the Girl, Book 1 in The Jack Griffin Detective Series.
In this hard-boiled adventure we find a young senator Kennedy’s personal and political future at risk when he’s set up to take the fall for a ghastly murder. Working against time, bureaucratic red tape, his own personal demons, and individuals who want him out of the way, Detective Jack Griffin must identify the real killer, assuming he survives long enough.
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Conversation with Kerri Maher | The Paris Bookseller
Tuesday, January 25 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
Join us online for a conversation with Kerri Maher, author of The Paris Bookseller, a dramatic story of how a humble bookseller fought against incredible odds to bring one of the most important books of the 20th century to the world. Joining Kerri is Elise Hooper, author of The Other Alcott and Learning to See, as well as Angels of the Pacific (to be released March 8, 2022).
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Conversation with A.E. Rooks | The Black Joke
Wednesday, January 26 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
Join us for a conversation with A.E. Rooks, author of The Black Joke: The True Story of One Ship's Battle Against the Slave Trade, a groundbreaking history of the most famous member of the British Royal Navy’s anti-slavery squadron, and the long fight to end the transatlantic slave trade. Rooks' conversation partner will be J. Marlena Edwards, Assistant Professor of History, African American Studies, and African Studies at Penn State.
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Lives in the Law | Jeffrey S. Sutton: The Essential Scalia
Thursday, January 27 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
Join us for a conversation with Jeffrey S. Sutton, editor of The Essential Scalia: On the Constitution, the Courts, and the Rule of Law, the definitive collection of his opinions, speeches, and articles on the most essential and vexing legal questions, with an intimate foreword by Justice Elena Kagan. Ronald Collins, a retired law professor and the Library’s first Distinguished Lecturer, will host the session, which is meant for laypersons and specialists alike.
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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, December 28 | 6:00 PM ET | Online & In-person
In a text that resembles a memoir, a prose poem, and an album of verbal snapshots, a writer from a mixed racial background chronicles her journey and battle to understand her racial identity.
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Tuesday, January 25 | 6:00 PM ET | Online & In-person
In her searing collection of essays, Mikki Kendall takes aim at the legitimacy of the modern feminist movement, arguing that it has chronically failed to address the needs of all but a few women.
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Monday, January 3 | 5:00 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.
Stop by the Circulation Desk to choose a recipe from this month's cookbook.
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NATURAL SELECTIONS BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
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Wednesday, January 5 | 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.
In The Hidden Life of Trees Peter 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
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AAUW NOTABLE BOOKS DISCUSSION
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Thursday, January 6, 2022 | 10:00 AM | In-person
Based on the extraordinary life of National Book Award-winning author Louise Erdrich’s grandfather who worked as a night watchman and carried the fight against Native dispossession from rural North Dakota all the way to Washington, D.C., this powerful novel explores themes of love and death with lightness and gravity and unfolds with the elegant prose, sly humor, and depth of feeling of a master craftsman.
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NEW! BROWSEABOUT BOOK CLUB
The library is pleased to now host this group, celebrating its 25th year discussing works of literary fiction, poetry, non-fiction, and a range of genres.
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Monday, January 24 | 3:30 PM ET | Online & In-person
The long-awaited follow-up to the Pulitzer Prize-winning The Sympathizer, this book tells the story of "the man of two minds" as he comes as a refugee to France and turns his hand to capitalism. |
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LEWES PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB
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Thursday, January 27 | 4:00 PM ET | In-person
A charming, poignant novel about a crime that never took place, a would-be bank robber who disappears into thin air, and eight extremely anxious strangers who find they have more in common than they ever imagined.
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EVENING BOOK CLUB | no meeting in January or February
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Thursday, March 10 | 6:30 PM ET | Online
An exhilarating novel set at the glittering intersection of two seemingly disparate events—the exposure of a massive criminal enterprise and the mysterious disappearance of a woman from a ship at sea.
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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 January 17
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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Topical Essays: The Creative Process
Wednesday, January 12 | 3:00 PM ET | In-Person
Join us for a monthly series of seminars featuring a lively discussion around chosen essays.
This month Jud Sharp, author and illustrator of The Shadows We Share, a new book of poetry and drawings, will join us to discuss this piece and his creative process.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE CONVERSATION GROUPS
Interested in improving your foreign language skills? You're not the only one!
NOTE: these are not traditional classes — there is no language teacher. Instead, it is a group of people who already speak some of the language, or who have studied it, or who are now taking classes elsewhere. Groups are informal and friendly, and there is no pressure to participate.
Registration required.
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English Conversation Group
Tuesdays | 10:00 AM ET | Online
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, January 5 and 19 | 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. The video/DVD is available at the library's Circulation Desk to borrow for one week.
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ACTIVITY GROUPS, LECTURES,
AND WORKSHOPS
Registration required.
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Poetry FreeWrite
No meetings in January or February.
Weekly meetings will resume in-person on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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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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Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group
Tuesdays, January 4 and 18 | 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.
Registration is not required.
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Sea Purls Chapter of the Knitting Guild (First Monday of every month)
Wednesday, January 5 | 10:00 AM ET | In-person
Join members of the Sea Purls Chapter of the Knitting Guild to show and share current projects and get help with knitting. There also may be a short lesson on knitting skills. All are welcome. New and inexperienced knitters can receive lessons during the meeting.
No registration is required.
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Craft Club | Zentangle Doodling with Mixed Media
Thursday, January 6 | 1:00 PM ET | In-person
In this workshop facilitated by local artist Rita Healey, participants will learn the basic principles and designs of Zentangle, which inspires and prompts meditative drawing.
Class size is limited to 8 people so registration is required.
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Sunday, January 9 | 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time | Online & In-person
As part of the local birding community, we are quite familiar with the hot spots of Sussex and Kent Counties. But what about the great birding spots just over the border in Maryland? Wouldn’t it be nice to learn about some new locations to bird watch?
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D.A.U.G. Delmarva Apple Users Group (Third Wednesday of every month)
Wednesday, January 19 | 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.
No registration is required.
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KidLit Writers (Third Thursday of every month)
Thursday, January 20 | 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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Needlepoint Group (Third Monday of every month)
no meeting in January or February
Monday, March 21 | 10:00 AM ET | 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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Charitable Giving
Wednesday, January 5 | 10:00 AM ET | In-person
In this Money School Class, learn about charitable giving.
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Life After Work | How to Create a Good Life in Retirement
Wednesday, January 5 | 12:00 PM ET | In-person
This enlightening Money School class will get you thinking about your next phase of life and what you need to do to prepare for it.
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Retirement Bootcamp | Retirement Planning
Thursday, January 20 | 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.
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Health Care Planning
Wednesday, January 26 | 12:00 PM ET | 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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Retirement Bootcamp | Savvy Social Security
Thursday, January 27 | 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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PERFORMANCES AND READINGS
Join us for engaging readings and outstanding live performances!
Registration required.
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Lunchtime Story Readings for Adults
Sunday, January 23 | 12:30 PM | Online
The Lewes Public Library Shakespeare Festival is pleased to present Lunchtime Readings by Suzanne Savoy.
Bring your lunch - or just a cup of joe - to this half-hour short-story reading by a guest reader followed by a brief chat. Note: these stories are intended for adults due to material and language.
Registration is required.
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Drop in Tech Help (First and Third Friday of Every Month)
January 7 and January 21 | 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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JOB & CAREER: Job Seeker Resources
Schedule a FREE 30 minute phone consultation! An Employment/Career Advisor will call you at the appointed time to discuss any questions you have regarding career and related needs.
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ACCESS TO SOCIAL SERVICES
Services are free, confidential, and available to everyone.
Tuesdays | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET | In-person at the library
No appointment necessary
A Social Worker from DHSS Community Partner Support Unit is available to help with:
- ASSIST application process
- Applying for food benefits
- Medicaid
- Long-Term nursing care
- Childcare
- Home energy assistance
- Referrals to partner organizations
- Employment & training
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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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Lewes Public Library Friends Board Meeting
Wednesday, January 19 | 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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NEED A LAST MINUTE GIFT IDEA? THE FRIENDS CAN HELP!
Check out the NEW Lewes themed socks and hats for sale in the Friends Shop inside the library. Designed by Friends volunteers and library 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.
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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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