LEWES PUBLIC LIBRARY
January 2023 | E-Newsletter
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Please mark your calendar -
Monday, January 2, 2023
in observance of New Year's Day
and
Monday, January 16, 2023 in honor of
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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Meet our Volunteer of the Month: Wendy McConnell
Not sure how long I have been volunteering, but I started in the old library. I volunteered first in the children’s room and then moved to transit.
My experience with libraries had always been checking out books, reading magazines and doing research. It was when I started volunteering that I realized how much more goes on there. I had no idea of the variety of items the library offers for checkout - much more than just books. And with all the programs offered, groups to join, workshops to participate in and much more, the Lewes library is truly a community treasure.
My favorite moment is actually lots of moments. It’s those times when another volunteer or staff member recommends a book they read and loved or heard about. I love being part of a community of book lovers.
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Kids & Family
All programs are FREE
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Under the Microscope (Ages 5 - 12)
Thursday, January 5 | 5:30 PM | In-person
Come explore something new each month with our digital microscopes. We'll take a closer look at Beach Things, Money, Plant Life, Fabrics, Insects, and more. Come take a closer look at what's around your world!
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Homeschool Connection | Vision Boards
Tuesday, January 10 | 1:00 PM | In-person
Get inspired for the New Year by creating a Vision Board. We'll talk about the goals we want to achieve in our home, family, and school life, and get creative by putting together a piece of art that will inspire us all year long!
Homeschool Connection is our monthly program for K - 5th grade homeschool students.
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Tools for Tots | Potty Training
Tuesday, January 17 | 11:00 AM | In-person
Back by popular demand! Potty talk permitted! Let’s reduce anxiety and overwhelm around this stinky topic! Pediatric therapist will provide family education on developmentally-appropriate expectations and strategies for positive, successful potty training. Make and take supplies to create a visual timer will be provided.
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Baby Friday (For Infants 0 - 18 months and their caregivers)
Friday, January 20 | 10:30 AM | In-person
Drop in for some early literacy and developmental play time with our friends from Child Inspired. 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. Professional occupational therapists from Child Inspired will be on hand to answer questions and connect you with resources. Stay for 10 minutes, or the whole hour.
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Preschool Story Time
Tuesdays | 10:30 AM
Enjoy books, music, and fingerplays for preschoolers.
No registration required.
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Babies and Toddlers Story Time
Wednesdays | 10:30 AM
Enjoy books, music, and fingerplays for babies and toddlers.
No registration required.
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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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Tween Lego Hangout (Ages 8-12)
Tuesday, January 10 and January 24 | 4:30 PM | In-person
Drop in and build for fun. Stay for 10 minutes, or the whole 2 hours. Come on your own, or bring a friend. We're just hanging out, building with LEGOs.
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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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Magic: The Gathering
Tuesday, January 3 and January 17
6:00 PM | In-person
Magic: The Gathering is a fantasy tabletop card game open to teens 12 and up. It meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday in the Quiet Room.
Please bring your own Magic card deck. If you do not have one, you can borrow one from the club.
Registration is requested.
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Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Thursday, January 5 | 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. TAB helps in the planning and execution of quarterly fundraisers, the annual teen job fair, and other larger-scaled library programs and events.
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VEX Robotics
Wednesday, January 11 and January 25
4:30 PM | In-person
This program is reserved for teens that applied, then were interviewed and selected by library staff.
Teens work together to build a robot.
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Girls Who Code | Building Sisterhood & Making an Impact
Wednesdays beginning January 11 | 6:00 PM | In-person
A completely free plug-and-play curriculum and resources to encourage girls’ participation in STEM as they prepare for college and careers. Girls build important life skills as they join a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models and learn how to use computer science to positively impact their community.
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Teen Art Series
Thursday, January 12 | 6:00 PM | In-person
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. Registration is required for participation.
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SAT Practice Testing for High School Students
Monday, January 16 | 10:00 AM | In-person
SAT Practice testing hosted by Sylvan Learning Center of Lewes. Tests take approximately 3 hours to complete.
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Stuff You Want to Know | Homemade Lotion
Thursday, January 19 | 6:00 PM | In-person
ROOTS Youth Development Program will teach teens how to make a homemade lotion out of goat's milk.
Learn the benefits of goat's milk and how it heals the skin, is packed with vitamins, helps prevent aging skin, soothes bug bites, and protects the skin. Teens will learn the benefits of making products themselves and which ingredients to look out for as they can harm our bodies and the earth.
Teens will choose from a selection of essential oils to add to their lotion to leave their skin feeling fresh and smelling good! Teens will have the opportunity to bring home a small sample.
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Teen Movie Night | Maverick (2022)
Friday, January 20 | 6:00 PM | In-person
Top Gun: Maverick is a 2022 American action drama film directed by Joseph Kosinski. It is the sequel to the 1986 film Top Gun and the second installment in the Top Gun film series.
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Junk Journals
Thursday, January 26 | 5:30 PM | In-person
Learn how to make your own one-of-a-kind junk journal. All supplies to get started will be supplied. Junk journaling is a creative and relaxing hobby that you can continue to build on for years.
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The Breakfast Club | A Book Club for High Schoolers
Saturday, January 28 | 10:00 AM | In-person
For high school-aged teens. You must be 14+ to join this book club. A full coffee bar and breakfast foods will be available for participants. Teens are welcome to bring a breakfast treat/pastry to share with friends. Books are available for checkout at the main circulation desk. Come pick up your copy while supplies last!
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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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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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Cooks & Books presents Dr. Becky Campbell and Dr. Krystal Hohn | The Health Babes' Guide to Balancing Hormones
Wednesday, January 11 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
Join us for an online conversation with Dr. Becky Campbell and Dr. Krystal Hohn, authors of The Health Babes’ Guide to Balancing Hormones: A Detailed Plan with Recipes to Support Mood, Energy Levels, Sleep, Libido and More. This fundamental resource manual explains the various ways your hormones can affect your body and what you can do to balance them for a happier and healthier lifestyle. As board-certified physicians of natural medicine, Campbell and Hohn will tell you all of the ways you can get your hormone levels under control with delicious, nutrient-dense recipes, meal plans, and instructions on correct calorie intake.
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Conversation with Jill Shalvis | The Backup Plan
Tuesday, January 17 | 7:00 PM ET | Online
Join us for a conversation with Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author of The Backup Plan: A Novel, the third book in The Sunrise Cove Series. Shalvis returns to Sunrise Cove with a heartwarming tale of three people who are bought together when they’re bequeathed an old Wild West inn that has the potential to pull their lives apart, but instead turns into the gift of a lifetime.
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Conversation with Joyce Chopra | Lady Director
Thursday, January 19 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
Join us online for a conversation with Joyce Chopra, author of Lady Director: Adventures in Hollywood, Television and Beyond, an intimate account of a seminal filmmaker's development--as a creator and as a woman--both in art and in life. She shares stories of her bruising encounters with Harvey Weinstein and Sydney Pollack, her experience directing Diane Keaton, Treat Williams, and a host of other actors, as well as her deep friendships with Gene Wilder, Arthur Miller, and Laura Dern. Along with the successes and failures of her career, she provides an intimate view of a woman’s struggle to balance the responsibilities and rewards of motherhood and marriage with a steadfast commitment to personal creative achievement.
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BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS
All are welcome to join!
Registration required.
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AAUW NOTABLE BOOKS DISCUSSION
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Thursday, January 5, 2023 | 10:00 AM | In-person
An intimate, heart wrenching portrait of one small hospital that reveals the magnitude of America's health care crises.
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Sunday, January 8 | 1:30 PM ET | Online & In-person
Please note: new meeting day and time
The story of a second chance, the reawakening of love between Anne Elliot and Captain Frederick Wentworth, whom eight years earlier she had been persuaded not to marry.
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Monday, January 9 | 6:30 PM ET | In-person
Share your love of cooking and trying new recipes. Every month, the group meets to try the dishes they made from a cookbook the group selects and discuss the recipes.
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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, January 24 | 6:00 PM ET | Online & In-person
National Book Award-winner Jesmyn Ward takes James Baldwin's 1963 examination of race in America, The Fire Next Time, as a jumping off point for this groundbreaking collection of essays and poems about race from the most important voices of her generation and our time.
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LEWES PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB
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Thursday, January 26 | 4:00 PM ET | In-person
From New York Times and internationally bestselling author Isabel Allende, an exquisitely crafted love story and multigenerational epic that sweeps from San Francisco in the present-day to Poland and the United States during the Second World War.
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NATURAL SELECTIONS BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
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Please note: no meeting in January.
Wednesday, February 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.
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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 January 2 or January 16
Be prepared to put your brain in high gear for a stimulating, comfortable atmosphere of reasoned interaction.
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Topical Seminars | The God Equation
Wednesday, January 11 | 3:00 PM ET | In-Person
The Lewes Public Library has a unique program for those seeking an intellectually challenging discussion about a wide variety of topics - Topical Seminars. Topical Seminars is a monthly series of seminars based upon essays whose topics include philosophy, the arts and literature, science, politics, economics communications, and much more. Participants are asked to read an essay chosen by the facilitation team and then submit a written response in advance of each session. The group then meets the second Wednesday of the month at 3:00 PM for a lively discussion on the posted piece and on the participants’ responses to it.
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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.
These groups are made possible by the support of Roy Fitzgerald and Jennie Keith.
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English Conversation Group
Tuesdays | 10:00 AM ET | Online
No meeting January 3
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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Italian Conversation Group
Wednesday, January 4 and January 18 | 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, January 27 | 10:30 AM ET | In-person | Germinal
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, Kanopy.
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ACTIVITY GROUPS, LECTURES,
AND WORKSHOPS
Registration required.
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Sussex Bird Club | For the Love of Birds - Central America
Sunday, January 8 | 2:00 PM ET | In-person and Online
Central America is blessed with a very large number of bird species thanks to its diverse habitat with oceans on both east and west sides and a tall mountain chain running down its center. Please join us for a program by Bill Fintel featuring birding in Belize, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Panama. Bill, and his wife Sally, have birded all of these countries several times.
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Needlepoint Group (Third Monday of every month)
No meeting in January or February
March 20 | 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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Mah Jongg
Mondays | 1:00 PM ET | In-person
No session on January 2
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. Attendees are strongly encouraged to wear a mask.
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Poetry Free Write
Mondays | 3:00 PM ET | In-person
No meeting on January 2 or January 16
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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Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group
Tuesdays | 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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Archaeological Society of Delaware | Before the Dutch
Thursday, January 12 | 7:00 PM ET | In-person
The Archaeological Society of Delaware invites everyone to join us and hear about recent studies in Sussex County history and prehistory. This month archaeologist Dr. Edward Otter will discuss what life was like for the people living in the Lewes area before the coming of Europeans. Interpretations are based on historic documents and archaeological research in the region.
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Science and Society | The Science Breakthroughs of 2022
Tuesday, January 17 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
Each year Science magazine selects a scientific advance as the Breakthrough of the Year, along with nine other advances the magazine’s editors and writers considered especially important. Join us for a conversation with Science’s News Editor, Tim Appenzeller, who will discuss the magazine’s picks for 2022. It will be a tour through some of the hottest areas of research.
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Sussex County Genealogical Society | Researching at Nabb Center: Holdings of Local Materials & Other Areas
Saturday, January 21 | 10:00 AM ET | In-person and Online
Join the Sussex County Genealogical Society (SCGS) in-person in the library or online for a presentation on the Nabb Research Center by Aaron Horner. The Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture at Salisbury University is a humanities research laboratory for university students that also fulfills the historical resource needs of a variety of community researchers. Founded in 1982, it was endowed in 1998 by Edward H. Nabb, an attorney and philanthropist from Cambridge, Maryland and renamed in his honor.
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MONEY SCHOOL CLASSES
Registration required. Walk-ins welcome, as space allows.
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Retirement Bootcamp | Retirement Success
Tuesday, January 10 | 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? This retirement planning seminar is designed to educate those who are nearing retirement or who have recently retired
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Retirement Bootcamp | Savvy Social Security
Tuesday, January 17 | 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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Retirement Bootcamp | Retirement Investment
Thursday, January 26 | 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. We will cover the importance of basic strategies to invest successfully to and through your retirement.
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Friends of the
Lewes Public Library
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Wednesday, January 18 | 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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Friends Mystery Book Sale Sale
Friday, January 13 | 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Saturday, January 14 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Love a good Mystery? Come visit the Friends of the Lewes Public Library Mystery Book Sale! More than 1,500 mystery, thriller, and suspense novels will be sorted by author and priced at 1/2 off internet prices.
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Lewes Public Library t-shirts!
See how the Friends of the Lewes Public Library supports the library's collections and programs with the Just Between Friends Shop. You can purchase new and used books, and start your new year with all kinds of swag to choose from including the new LPL stylish tshirt that comes in both short and long sleeve styles.
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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 t o determine whether we can accept the items.
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January 6 and January 20 | 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: help with iPad and Kindle eMedia; email setup; help with laptops and phones.
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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Teleservices and Job/Career Help at the Library
Tuesdays and Wednesdays | In-person at the library
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | No appointment necessary
a trained staff person is available to help with:
- ASSIST application process
- Applying for food benefits
- Medicaid
- Long-term nursing care
- Childcare
- Home energy assistance
- Learn about DHSS agencies
- Referrals to partner organizations
- Help with resumes and job applications
- Help with Delaware JobLink and other job application websites
- Unemployment assistance
- Connecting with resources on expungement
- Connecting to homeless shelters
- Making connection for rehab assistance
- and more!
Services are free, confidential, and available to everyone. More information here. _____________________________________________
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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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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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OSHER Lifelong Learning Institute
Thursday, January 5 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | In-person
Library Lobby
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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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