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LEWES PUBLIC LIBRARY
March 2024 | E-Newsletter
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Important Calendar Note:
The library is CLOSED
Friday, March 8 for a staff retreat
and
Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30
for Spring Break.
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Meet our Volunteer of the Month: Leslie McDonald
I started at the old library and was on the Friends’ Board for a few years and I was active during site proposals for the new library. I started as a circulation volunteer in the new library back in 2018 and then moved on to transit. I have also helped to decorate the lobby display case for Volunteer Appreciation and helped with the displays for the Shakespeare events dressing the mannequins.
Since becoming a volunteer I realized that the Lewes Public Library is so much than books! It is a community resource for learning and a greater understanding of the scope of our services throughout the state libraries and school system.
One of my favorite moments has been working with Tracy to help set up displays.
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Start Up: Youth Entrepreneurs Workshop
Mondays, March 4, 11, and 18 | 6:00 PM | In-person
Want To Make Some Money This Summer?? Find out what it takes to get your own business started with our local financial and business experts.
A three-week program for kids ages 10 - 16, with an 18+ family member or friend. Must be able to attend all 3 programs. Space is limited.
Details and required registration.
This offering of Show Me the Money Month is generously supported by the InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc..
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Under the Microscope
Wednesday, March 6 | 5:30 PM | In-person
Come explore something new each month with our digital microscopes. Take a closer look at what's around your world!
For kids 5 - 12 years old.
Details.
Under the Microscope is generously sponsored by the M&T Bank Charitable Foundation.
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STEM Time with Sylvan | Fixing a Flood Zone
Thursday, March 7 | 5:30 PM | In-person
For kids 5 - 12 years old.
Students will build and program a floodgate to control water flow and prevent flooding and water erosion.
Details and required registration.
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Colorín Colorado - Spanish Story Time
Saturday, March 9 | 10:30 AM | In-person
Come to the library for Spanish story time! Explore and learn Spanish through books, songs, and activities. Immersion teaching-learning strategies engage participants and get them comfortable with the Spanish language.
Details.
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Homeschool Connection: Maker Space with Sylvan Learning of Lewes
Tuesday, March 12 | 1:00 PM | In-person
Focused on science themes, participants will use common materials to work on up to 3 experiments. The activities allow for a lot of freedom in assembling and choosing materials, so it is more of an exploratory experience than a "how-to" or structured direction.
For K - 5th Graders.
Details and required registration.
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02 4 U: Self Care for Caregivers of Children
Tuesday, March 12 | 6:30 PM | In-person
Put on your oxygen mask! Join us for a parent-centered wellness activity while the kids are entertained in the library.
Details and required registration.
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McAleer-Paulson School of Irish Dance
Thursday, March 14 | 6:00 PM | In-person
Get into the St. Patrick's Day spirit with this performance by local Irish Dancers from the McAleer-Paulson School of Irish Dance.
Details.
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Baby Friday
Friday, March 15 | 10:30 AM | In-person
Multiple play stations are set up in our programming room for you and your baby (0 - 18 months) to enjoy and interact with that will aid in cognitive, motor, and early literacy development.
For 0 - 18 Months
Details.
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Tools for Tots: | Sprouting Up: Strategies to Ease Outings to the Grocery Store
Tuesday, March 19 | 11:00 AM | In-person
Bright lights, squeaky carts, waiting in line, and sensory overload at every aisle turn! Join Child Inspired pediatric specialists to learn positive tips and strategies for turning these outings into fun weekly routines.
Details.
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Tweens for Ages 8 - 12 (3rd - 5th Grade) | |
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I Spy
Stop by the kids' room to check out our I Spy display. Find everything and win a prize. New challenges every month!
This program is made possible through the generous support of Baker Petroleum.
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Dolly Parton's
Imagination Library
Provides FREE books by mail for children ages birth up to 5, throughout Delaware.
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Note: Teen programs are for ages 12 - 18 and
registration is required. All programs are FREE.
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Safe Sitter Essentials with CPR
Saturday, March 2 | 10:00 AM | In-person
Safe Sitter® is designed to prepare students in grades 6 - 8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. The Instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises.
Limited space, registration is required.
Details and registration.
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Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Thursday, March 7 | 6:00 PM | In-person
The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is the most influential component of Lewes Library's teen department. TAB decides on programs, movies, books, special events, guidelines, rules, collections, and all other matters involving the teen department.
Details and registration.
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Homeschool Connection
Tuesday, March 12 | 1:00 PM | In-person
Play board games, video games, VR Goggles, socialize, have snacks, or just chill out with friends. Registration is required.
For 6 - 12 Graders.
Details and registration.
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Teen Game Night
Wednesday, March 13 and March 27
6:00 PM | In-person
Teens can choose from one of our many games in the library's game closet, or bring a game from home to teach their friends.
Details.
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Teen Art Series
Thursday, March 14 | 6:00 PM | In-person
The Teen Art Series will introduce a variety of art forms including drawing, painting, and mixed media projects.
Details and registration.
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Foreign Language Conversation Group for Teens
Saturday, March 16 | 12:00 PM | In-person
Join our vibrant teen French and Spanish conversation group! Whether you're a beginner or fluent speaker, come together with fellow teens to practice and improve your language skills in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Details and required registration.
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Teen Job Fair
Saturday, March 23 | 11:00 AM | In-person
Lewes Public Library invites you to its 7th annual Teen Job Fair!
Participating businesses include Funland, Rehoboth Kite & Toy, Thrashers, Chick-Fil-A, Jungle Jim's, Agave, Dairy Queen, So Del Concepts, Fins Hospitality Group, ROOTS Youth + Development Program, and MORE!!
For teens ages 14 - 19 ONLY.
Details.
This offering of Show Me the Money Month is generously supported by the InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc..
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Teen Movie Night | Ratatouille
Thursday, March 28 | 5:30 PM | In-person
Remy dreams of becoming a great chef, despite being a rat in a definitely rodent-phobic profession. He moves to Paris to follow his dream, and with the help of hapless garbage boy Linguini he puts his culinary skills to the test in the kitchen but he has to stay in hiding at the same time, with hilarious consequences. Remy eventually gets the chance to prove his culinary abilities to a great food critic but is the food good? A Pixar animation.
Details and registration.
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Dungeons and Dragons
Saturdays | 12:00 PM | In-person
No meeting on March 30
Experience a fantasy world similar to Lord of the Rings: battle monsters, discover treasures, go on adventures! No previous experience required.
Details.
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Programs especially for those born between 1980 - 1994.
All programs are FREE and, unless indicated otherwise,
you MUST REGISTER to receive instructions for joining the program.
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Cultivate and Create
Sow, Grow & Thrive
Saturday, March 1 | 12:00M | In-person
It's time to get your garden ready! Join us in this beginner workshop and discuss, orientation, companions, when to harvest, and the best practices that will ensure you enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Details and registration.
Fungi Fundamentals
Saturday, March 9 | 12:00M | In-person
Learn everything you need to know about growing oyster mushrooms in this demo hosted by ROOTS Community Iniative.
Details and registration.
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Align & Design - NEW!!
Saturdays, March 2 and March 9
10:30 AM ET | In-person
Free, gentle yin yoga followed by a creative, social workshop and coffee bar!
This class is reserved for millennials (born 1980-1994).
Details and registration.
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Pints and Pages: A Book Club for Millennials
Tuesday, March 26 | 6:30 PM ET | In-person
Copies of the current book will be available to check out at the Circulation Desk. Each month a local brewery will sponsor our event with new, seasonal brews.
This month's discussion is on Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come by Jessica Pan
This class is reserved for millennials (born 1980-1994).
Details and registration.
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Millennials - we want to hear from you!
We're looking for suggestions for new programs and you can have a say.
Please click here to fill out this 3-question survey which will help us better serve you!
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All programs are FREE and, unless indicated otherwise,
you MUST REGISTER to receive instructions for joining the program.
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Conversation with Dr. Coleen Murphy | How We Age, The Science of Longevity
Tuesday, March 5
5:00 PM Eastern Time | Online
Join us for a Science and Society lecture by Dr. Coleen Murphy, whose new book chronicles the history and current state of research on aging.
Details and registration.
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Conversation with Ronald Collins | Tragedy on Trial
Wednesday, March 13
5:00 PM Eastern Time | In-person and Online
Join us for a conversation with Ronald K. L. Collins whose new book reveals as never before the entire and shocking story of the 1955 trial of Emmett Till's murderers.
Details and registration.
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Conversation with Stephanie Dray | Becoming Madam Secretary
Sunday, March 24
1:00 PM Eastern Time | In-person
Join us for a conversation with Stephanie Dray on her captivating and dramatic new novel about American heroine Frances Perkins.
Details and registration.
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Conversation with Donald L. Miller | Masters of the Air
Thursday, March 28
5:00 PM Eastern Time | In-person and Online
Join for a presentation by Donald L. Miller on his deeply personal book of the American bomber boys in World War II who brought the war to Hitler’s doorstep, which was the inspiration for a major Apple TV+ series.
Details and registration.
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BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS
All are welcome to join!
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Not Sure What to Read Next?
BookLetters offers a wide variety of reading list choices for adults, children, and young adults. Sign up.
Let us inspire you with our Book Lists for Adults, including print and digital titles.
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DISCUSSION GROUPS
Join us for any or all of the stimulating,
interactive groups that keep you thinking.
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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.
Details and registration.
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Topical Seminars | Artificial Intelligence
Please note: No meeting in March
Wednesday, April 10 | 3:00 PM ET | In-Person
A monthly seminar series based upon essays with topics including philosophy, arts and literature, science, politics, economics, and communications. Participants read an essay, submit a written response in advance, then join a lively discussion on the posted pieces.
Details and registration.
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Great Decisions Discussion Series
Wednesdays, March 6 through May 8 | 5:00 PM ET | In-Person
Please note: No meetings on March 13 and April 24
The Foreign Policy Association’s Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. Groups throughout the U.S. read the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watch videos, and discuss the most critical global issues facing America today.
Details and registration.
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Socrates Café
Thursdays | 11:00 AM ET | Online & In-Person
A discussion group providing an opportunity for people from a variety of backgrounds to share their knowledge and experiences from a philosophical perspective. These meetings promote the sharing and exploration of ideas rather than debating the pros and cons of different viewpoints.
Details and registration.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE CONVERSATION GROUPS
NOTE: these are not traditional classes, but an informal and friendly group of people who already speak some of the language, have studied it, or are taking classes elsewhere.
Registration required.
These groups are made possible by the support of Roy Fitzgerald and Jennie Keith.
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ACTIVITY GROUPS
Registration may be required.
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Mah Jongg
Mondays | 1:00 PM ET | In-person
Open to experienced players who follow the National Mah Jongg League rules, and are able to sustain a fast-paced game.
Registration not required. Attendees are strongly encouraged to wear a mask.
Details.
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Poetry Free Write
Mondays
3:00 PM | In-person
Explore your writing passion! Writers at all levels are welcome and you do not need to be a member to attend.
Details.
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FreeWrite!
Wednesdays
6:00 PM
In-person
An informal gathering of writers of ALL skill levels to practice in a friendly and nurturing atmosphere.
Details.
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Art Free Write
Thursdays
2:30 PM | In-person
Participants will use various works by local artists as prompts to spark their own original poems, essays, or stories, which they can choose to share with the group.
Details.
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Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group
Tuesdays | 10:00 AM ET | In-person
A support group for those caring for someone with Alzheimer's or other type of dementia, facilitated by an Alzheimer's Association volunteer.
Details and registration.
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Adult Coloring Group
Tuesdays | 2:00 PM ET | In-person
Join us for meditative coloring and herbal tea. Great for stress relief and relaxation as well as socializing.
Details.
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In the Loop: Knitting and Crocheting Group
Thursdays | 3:00 PM ET | In-Person
Join a weekly casual gathering of enthusiasts by the fireplace to work on favorite projects and occasionally help each other.
Details.
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KidLit Writers' Group
Thursday, March 21 | 6:00 PM ET | Online & In-person
A critique group — not a class — for adults who would like to write for the children’s market. All children’s genres welcome!
Details and registration.
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Craft Club
no meeting in March
The Art of Sashiko Japanese Stitching
Thursday, April 11 | 1:00 PM ET | In-person
Join us in the library for a craft workshop by local artist Rita Healey on sashiko, which was used to mend, reinforce, and embellish fabric. Participants will pick a pattern and create their own sashiko.
Details and registration.
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LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS
Registration required.
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History Revival, Coastal Chronicles | The Fenwick Island Lighthouse
Saturday, February 24 | 5:00 PM ET | In-person & Online
Join us as Winnie Lewis (president of the New Friends of the Fenwick Island Lighthouse) and her daughter, Tracy Lewis, present the history of the Fenwick Island Lighthouse.
Details and registration.
This lecture is partially funded by the Delaware Humanities, a state program of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Oppenheimer: The Man, the Movie, and the Book
Friday, March 1 | 5:00 PM ET | In-person
Back by popular demand! Fred Dylla, a physicist who studied with several of Oppenheimer’s Manhattan Project colleagues, will discuss the impact of Oppenheimer on generations of scientists in the US, and his valiant attempts to put atomic weapons and energy under international controls.
Details and registration.
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Science and Society | The Science of Aging
Tuesday, March 5 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
What do we know about aging and longevity, and how do we know it? Join us for a Science and Society lecture by Dr. Coleen Murphy, whose new book, How We Age: The Science of Longevity, chronicles the history and current state of research on aging.
Details and registration.
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Sussex Bird Club | Seven Years Strong: Piping Plovers at Presque Isle State Park
Sunday, March 10 | 2:00 PM ET | Online & In-person
Every summer part of the beach at Cape Henlopen State Park is closed for breeding birds, including the piping plover. Join The Sussex Bird Club for a presentation by Mary Birdsong on the piping plover comeback on Lake Erie in Pennsylvania.
Details and registration.
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Sussex County Genealogical Society | Holdings of the Delaware Historical Society Research Library
Saturday, March 16 | 10:00 AM ET | Online & In-person
Join Sussex County Genealogical Society (SCGS) for the presentation "Holdings of the Delaware Historical Society Research Library" by Leigh Rifenburgh.
Details and registration.
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Fireside Chats | Missy Lehand's Secret Home Movies of the Roosevelts
Sunday, March 17 | 5:00 PM ET | In-person
Join us for a presentation by Fireside Chats host Paul Sparrow on the home movies of FDR's closest confidante, Marguerite "Missy" LeHand. These candid films were hidden from public view for many decades until her family donated them to the FDR Library in 2017, revealing a private side to the Roosevelts.
Details and registration.
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PERFORMANCES AND READINGS
Registration required.
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Tea for Three: Lady Bird, Pat & Betty
Saturday, March 2 | 5:00 PM ET | In-person
Just in time for Women's History month - a performance by Emmy Award-winning actress Elaine Bromka. What is it like for a woman when her husband becomes the President of the United States – and she is suddenly thrust into the spotlight?
Join us as Lady Bird, Pat and Betty explore the hopes, fears, quirks and loves of Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon and Betty Ford in what Mrs. Nixon called “the hardest unpaid job in the world.”
NOTE: this event is in the Lewes Elementary School Auditorium (820 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE).
Details and required registration.
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Lunchtime Story Readings for Adults
Sunday, March 10 | 12:30 PM ET | Online
Bring your lunch—or just a cup of joe—to this short-story reading by a professional actor or guest reader with a brief chat following.
Note: these stories are intended for adults due to thematic material and language.
Details and registration.
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Art in the A.M. | A Performance of Songs, Stories & Visual Art
Wednesday, March 13 | 10:00 AM ET | In-person
Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild (RBWG) presents Art in the A.M., a monthly show featuring visual artists, RBWG writers, and songs by musician Stuart Vining.
Details and registration.
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McAleer-Paulson School of Irish Dance
Thursday, March 14 | 6:00 PM | In-person
Get into the St. Patrick's Day spirit with this performance by local Irish Dancers from the McAleer-Paulson School of Irish Dance.
Details.
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Love Letters
Rescheduled! Saturday, March 16 | 5:00 PM ET | In-person
The Library’s Spoken Word Society is proud to present Cape May Stage’s Roy Steinberg and Marlena Lustik in a staged reading of Love Letters, a play by A.R. Gurney, which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Love Letters is a tender, tragi-comic, and nuanced examination of the shared nostalgia, missed opportunities, and deep closeness of two lifelong, complicated friends.
Details and required registration.
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MONEY SCHOOL CLASSES
Registration required. Walk-ins welcome, as space allows.
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Get Ahead this Tax Season: Tax Changes for 2023 & What It Means for Your
Wednesday, March 13 | 2:00 PM ET | In-person
Details and registration.
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Do More 24 Delaware is designed to be a fun and easy way for the entire community to impact philanthropy and be inspired to donate to nonprofits serving Delaware. It is a unique 24-hour giving event that showcases the amazing and vital work of nonprofit organizations serving our state.
The Friends of the Lewes Public Library are participating in this event. Please mark your calendars and register for more information by clicking HERE. Thank you!
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WHAT'S NEW AT THE LIBRARY | COME VISIT THE FRIENDS BOOK SHOP
See how the Friends of the Lewes Public Library supports the library's collections with the Just Between Friends Shop.
We Sell:
- NEW Children’s Books
- Quality Used Books
- Lewes Apparel and Items
- Tote Bags
- Video DVDs
- And more…
Proceeds are used for book and media purchases, special projects, and other Library needs.
Check out this video of the Shop and all we offer!
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BOOK DONATIONS
Friends accept up to 10 donated books per person. Please review our Book Donation Policy t o determine whether we can take the items.
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Drop in Tech Help
(First and Third Friday of Every Month)
March 1 and March 15 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET | In-Person
Drop in for help with technology. No appointments are required, and assistance is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Details
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Job/Career, Health, and Social Service Assistance at the Library
In-person at the library | No appointment necessary
Tuesdays and Wednesdays | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
A trained staff person is available in the library to help with a variety of employment, health, social service, and other needs.
Services are free, confidential, and available to everyone. More information here.
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JOB & CAREER: Job Seeker Resources
Looking for a job? Need a career change? This FREE program offers resources designed to help you be successful.
Schedule a FREE 30 minute phone consultation with an Employment/Career Advisor to discuss any questions you have regarding career and related needs.
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Humane Animal Partners Furry Friends Friday
Friday, March 1 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
On the first Friday of every month, representatives from the Humane Animal Partners will have a table in the lobby. They will provide information, answer questions, and have companion animals looking for a loving home.
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Delaware Hospice
Monday, March 4 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
A representative from Delaware Hospice will have a table in the lobby. They will provide information and answer questions.
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LITTLE FREE PANTRY
Located outside the library.
Take what you need, leave what you can.
Sponsored by the Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots program
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NOTARY SERVICES
The library provides notary service. Please call (302) 645-2733 during library business hours to make an appointment. There is a $5 per person fee.
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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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