LEWES PUBLIC LIBRARY
September 2023 | E-Newsletter
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Please note the Lewes Public Library is
CLOSED Monday, September 4 for Labor Day
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Meet our Volunteer of the Month: Dennis Storey
I have been a volunteer at the Lewes Library for twelve years.
The experience has changed how I view the library in several ways. I now see the library has programs and lending materials that appeal to a wide range of interests and ages. In addition every time I volunteer I see the high level of professionalism and caring from the staff. No job is too big or small for this group and they couple that with good humor and kindness.
Over the years I have made many friends at the library. The work has spilled over into my personal life. The volunteers that I work with weekly share meals, laughs, and all our ups and downs. Life can be joyous and painful and this group is there for each other for all of it. Walking through these doors twelve years ago connected me to a welcoming community and for that I am grateful.
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Garden Story Time Garden in the Children's Learning Garden with Lewes in Bloom
Mondays through August 28 | 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.
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L.E.A.P. Read to Dogs
Mondays through August 28 | 5:00 PM | In-person
Come read to the dogs at the library. Bring your own book, or grab one of ours.
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Saturdays through September 2 | 10:00 AM | In-person
Come join us for garden and market themed stories!
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through September 4 | In-person
Take a walk through Stango Park in Lewes while you read Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt. Start on the patio outside the Kids' Wing and follow the signs through the park in order.
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LENA Start
Mondays | 10:30 AM | In-person
September 11 through November 20
Help build your baby's brain! LENA Start is designed to engage families in learning how to increase conversation with their children during the first few years of life. For Caregivers and their Children 0 - 3.
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Preschool Story Time
Tuesdays | 10:30 AM | In-person
Babies and Toddlers Story Time
Wednesdays | 10:30 AM | In-person
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Under the Microscope
Wednesday, September 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.
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Homeschool Connection | LEGO Robotics with Sylvan Learning of Lewes
Wednesday, September 12 | 1:00 PM | In-person
This is an inquiry-based science program that uses STEM concepts to guide students through various life science, Earth science, and physical science concepts.
For K - 5th Graders.
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Baby Friday
Friday, September 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
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Colorín Colorado
Saturday, September 16 | 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.
For 0 - 18 Months.
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Tools for Tots | Wacky Weather on the Way! Preparing Kids for Seasonal Clothing Changes
Tuesday, September 19 | 11:00 AM | In-person
Transitions to different seasons and clothing changes can be a real struggle for young children. Join Child Inspired's pediatric occupational therapist to learn positive tips and strategies to support kids with these adjustments.
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Art Class for Kids
Wednesday, September 20 | 5:00 PM | In-person
For Grades K - 2nd.
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Barn Hill Preserve
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 | 5:30 PM | In-person
Meet five of Barn Hill Preserves smaller animal ambassadors and learn about their diets, habitat, social behaviors, and defenses. In this 45 minute presentation there will be time for questions and some interaction with the animals depending on the group size.
For Grades K - 2nd.
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Tweens for Ages 8 - 12 (3rd - 5th Grade)
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Art for Tweens
Wednesday, September 20 | 6:00 PM | In-person
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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
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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Teen Game Night
Wednesday, August 30 | 6:00 PM | In-person
Wednesday, September 13 | 6:00 PM | In-person
Wednesday, September 27 | 6:00 PM | In-person
Teens can choose from one of our many games in the library's game closet, or are welcome to bring a game from home to teach their friends.
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Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Thursday, September 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.
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Homeschool Connection
Tuesday, September 12 | 1:00 PM | In-person
Come to the library for an hour-long social with other homeschoolers. Play board games, video games, VR Goggles, socialize, have snacks, or just chill out with friends.
For 6 - 12 Graders
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Teen Art Series
Thursday, September 14 | 6:00 PM | In-person
The Teen Art Series will introduce a variety of art forms including drawing, painting, and mixed media projects.
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Throwback Thursday | My Cousin Vinny
Thursday, September 21 | 6:00 PM | In-person
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Thursday, September 28 | 6:00 PM | In-person
Stop by the main circulation desk to choose a recipe from The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook. Bring your dish to the library to share with your friends.
For teens ages 13 - 19.
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Dungeons and Dragons
Saturdays | 12:00 PM | In-person
Experience a fantasy world similar to Lord of the Rings: battle monsters, discover treasures, go on adventures! No previous experience required.
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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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Yoga for Millennials
Saturdays, September 9 and 23
10:00 AM ET | In-person
Grounded ROOTS Yoga will host FREE power yoga for millennials (born 1980 - 1996). This power/vinyasa yoga is for all experience levels.
This class is reserved for millennials (born 1980-1994).
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Pints and Pages: A Book Club for Millennials
Tuesday, September 19 | 6:30 PM ET | In-person
Copies of the current book will be available to check out at the main circulation desk. Each month a local brewery will sponsor our event with new, seasonal brews.
This class is reserved for millennials (born 1980-1994).
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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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BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS
All are welcome to join!
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NATURAL SELECTIONS BOOK CLUB |
Emily Dickinson’s Gardening Life: The Plants and Places That Inspired the Iconic Poet by Marta McDowell
Wednesday, September 6
5:00 PM ET
Online & In-person
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This month each member is invited to bring a favorite book to share with the group.
Thursday, September 7
10:00 AM ET | In-person
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Monday, September 11
6:30 PM ET | In-person
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PINTS & PAGES
for Millennials
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Tuesday, September 19
6:30 PM ET | In-person
This book club for Millennials (born 1980 - 1996) is sponsored by Dewey Beer Co.
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SDARJ BOOK &
FILM DISCUSSION GROUP
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Tuesday, September 26
6:00 PM ET | Online & In-person
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Thursday, September 28
4:00 PM ET
In-person
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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
No meeting on Monday, September 4
Be prepared to put your brain in high gear for a stimulating, comfortable atmosphere of reasoned interaction.
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Wednesday, September 13 | 3:00 PM ET | In-Person
A monthly series of seminars based upon essays with topics including philosophy, arts and literature, science, politics, economics, communications, and much more. Participants read an essay, submit a written response in advance, then join a lively discussion on the posted pieces.
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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.
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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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COMING THIS FALL
English Conversation Group
Check our website for more information
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Italian Conversation Group
Wednesday, September 2 and September 20
1:30 PM ET | Online
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Spanish Conversation Group
Thursdays | 2:00 PM ET | Online & In-person
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French Movie Club Discussion Group
10:30 AM ET | In-person
Friday, September 1
Friday, September 22
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ACTIVITY GROUPS
Registration may be required.
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Needlepoint Group (Third Monday of every month)
Monday, September 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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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.
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Italian Card Games
1st and 3rd Mondays | September 18
No games on September 4
1:00 PM ET | In-person
Interested in playing or learning to play Briscola or Scopa? Players need not know how to play - we will teach you! Players can bring their own cards and some cards will be provided.
Co-sponsored by The Italian-American Heritage Club of Sussex County.
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Poetry Free Write
Mondays | 3:00 PM ET | In-person
No meeting on Monday, September 4
Explore your writing passion! Writers at all levels are welcome and you do not need to be a member to attend.
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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.
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Adult Coloring Group
Tuesdays | 2:00 PM ET | In-person
Join us for meditative coloring accompanied by smooth jazz and herbal tea. Great for stress relief and relaxation as well as socializing.
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FreeWrite!
Wednesdays | 6:00 PM ET | In-person
An informal gathering of writers of ALL skill levels to practice in a friendly and nurturing atmosphere. Registration is not required.
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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.
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KidLit Writers' Group
Thursday, September 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!
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LOBBY EXHIBIT | Cape Artists' Gallery
View during library business hours through August 31.
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LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS
Registration required.
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The Sussex Bird Club | The Spectacle of Fall Songbird Migration
Sunday, September 10 | 2:00 PM ET | Online & In-person
Join this monthly meeting of The Sussex Bird Club for a presentation by Derek Stoner on fall songbird migration.
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Fireside Chats | Awakening the Spirit of America: FDR's Battle to Save Democracy from Fascism
Sunday, September 10 | 5:00 PM ET | In-person
Host Paul Sparrow will discuss the challenges President Franklin Roosevelt faced in convincing the American people Hitler posed an existential threat to democracy and freedom everywhere in the world, and that helping the allies survive was crucial to our own survival.
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Science and Society | Forming a Habitable World: Where Does the Water Come From?
Tuesday, September 12 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
Astronomer and astrobiologist Karen Meech will explore how Earth might have gotten its water and how we are using astronomy, chemistry, meteorite science, geology and geochemistry to explore this question.
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The Archaeological Society of Delaware | The Middle Woodland at Millsboro Pond
Thursday, September 14 | 7:00 PM ET | In-person
The Archaeological Society of Delaware invites everyone to a presentation by John W. Martin on the Middle Woodland at Millsboro Pond, Sussex County in Delaware, and what investigations have uncovered.
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Sussex County Genealogical Society | Tap Into Your Inner Private Eye
Saturday, September 16 | 10:00 AM ET | Online & In-person
Join the SCGS in-person at the library or online for a presentation by Lisa Louise Cooke on the techniques Private Investigators use to track down missing people, which may help you find elusive living relatives.
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Successful Components of Aging: Understanding and Planning
Tuesday, September 19 | 10:00 AM ET | In-person
Join us for coffee and doughnuts and learn about levels of care and cost for adults 55 and older, so they can keep their independence, maintain their physical and emotional well-being, and age in place.
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PERFORMANCES AND READINGS
Registration required.
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Lunchtime Story Readings for Adults
Sunday, September 10 | 12:30 PM ET | Online
Bring your lunch—or just a cup of joe—to this half-hour 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.
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Great Expectations featuring Gerald Dickens
Friday, September 22 | 7:00 PM ET | In-person
The Lewes Public Library Spoken Word Society presents Great Expectations, a one-man show performed by Gerald Dickens. His adaptation takes Pip from the lonely cold Kent marshes and follows his journey into the respectable world of London. Along the way we meet some of Dickens’s greatest characters: Miss Haversham, Estella, Herbert Pocket, Mr Jaggers, Wemmick and the Aged P.
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MONEY SCHOOL CLASSES
Registration required. Walk-ins welcome, as space allows.
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Retirement Bootcamp | Retirement Investing
Tuesday, August 29 | 5:00 PM ET | In-person
Eight Common Estate Planning Mistakes
Monday, September 18 | 5:00 PM ET | In-person
Medicare Basics in Retirement
Friday, September 22 | 10:30 AM ET | In-person
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EXCLUSIVE TO THIS SALE!
Anyone who purchases $75.00 of used books during this sale will receive a free Friends' tote bag, valued at $22.00.
Admission is free and proceeds benefit the Friends of the Lewes Public Library.
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Wednesday, September 20 | 5:30 PM | Open to the Public
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NEW in the Friends Shop: kids t-shirts!
The Friends supports the library's collections and programs with the Just Between Friends Shop. Purchase new and used books, and choose from all kinds of swag including a NEW selection of adorable book themed t-shirts for kids.
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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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(First and Third Friday of Every Month)
September 1 and September 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.
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Teleservices and Job/Career Help 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 to help with a variety of social service and other needs.
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JOB & CAREER: Job Seeker Resources
Schedule a FREE 30 minute phone consultation with a n Employment/Career Advisor to discuss any questions you have regarding career and related needs.
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COVID Vaccine Clinic in the Lobby
(Second Monday of every Month)
September 11 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
La Red Health Center is offering FREE COVID Bivalent boosters (Moderna or Pfizer) for anyone age 12 years and up. If you have not had a booster after September 2022 or it has been 2 months since your primary series, you are eligible for the new Bivalent booster. No appointment is necessary.
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Lobby Table | Fall Prevention Week
Monday, September 18 | 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
A representative from ChristianaCare will be here with materials and information related to Fall Prevention Week. All materials will be related to the basics of fall prevention for older adults.
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Lobby Table | Senior Medicare Patrol
Wednesday, September 20 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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LITTLE FREE PANTRY
Located outside the library.
Take what you need, leave what you can.
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NOTARY SERVICES
The library provides notary service Monday through Friday. Please call for 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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