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LEWES PUBLIC LIBRARY
November 2026 | E-Newsletter
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LIBRARY CLOSURE DATES:
Tuesday, November 3
Wednesday, November 11
Wednesday, November 25: closing at 2:00 PM
Thursday, November 26
Friday, November 27
Click here for a full calendar
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Meet our November
Volunteer of
the Month
Paul Sparrow
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I did my first Fireside Chat on March 12, 2023, so I guess that was my first volunteer effort.
Doing public programs has allowed me to see the important role the library plays in the community. With the hundreds of programs offered every year to a wide range of people is a remarkable achievement for a library in a community this size.
Hosting the SummerScape program "The Genius of Rogers and Hammerstein" with Tina Marie Casamento, with a huge crowd of people on a very hot evening, and everyone having such a great time in the new pavilion. I felt like a part of the history being made with that new space.
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L.E.A.P. - Read to the Dogs!
Mondays | 5:30 PM | In-person
Come read to the dogs at the library. Bring your own book or grab one of ours.
Details
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Preschool Story Time
Tuesdays | 10:30 AM | In-person | Details
No Story Time November 3
Baby & Toddlers Story Time
Wednesdays | 10:30 AM | In-person | Details
No Story Time November 11
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Snapology
Thursday, November 5 | 5:30 PM | In-person
Snapology builds critical thinking skills through fun and interactive play that uses children's imagination. Snapology builds teamwork, social skills, and creativity through an array of interactive STEM learning activities.
Details and registration
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Feelings Rock with Ms. Taylor
Saturday, November 7 | 10:30 AM | In-person
Feelings Rock is a music and movement-based class for newborns - age 5 designed to help preschoolers and their families navigate social emotional development. Have fun with sign language, puppets, musical instruments and more.
This program is partially funded by the support of the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency.
Details
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Spanish Story Time
Saturday, November 14 | 10:30 AM | In-person
Come to the library for Spanish story time! Explore and learn Spanish through books, songs, and activities.
Details
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Tools for Tots | Helping Hands
Tuesday, November 17 | 11:00 AM | In-person
Join us immediately after Children’s Story Time for family-child workshops to explore and promote healthy development. While caregivers enjoy a brief presentation by a member of Child Inspired’s therapy team, children are invited to participate in a hands-on, developmentally-appropriate activity conducted by one of Child Inspired’s child educators. No registration required.
This program is made possible through a generous donation from Beacon Pediatrics.
Details
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Baby Friday
Friday, November 20 | 10:00 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.
This program is made possible through a generous donation from Gallo Gives Foundation.
Details
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Family Art with Art Strong
Saturday, November 21 | 10:30 AM | In-person
For Families with Children Ages 0 - 14.
Art Strong will set up an art maker space for all ages including sensory play and art making. This is the perfect activity for family and friends with children in a range of ages. Activities may include sensory bins, water play, play dough, painting, collage, and 3D art.
This program is partially funded by the support of the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency.
Details and registration
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Note: Teen programs are for ages 13 - 19.
All programs are FREE.
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One on One Writing Help
In-person upon request
Need a little support with your college essay or scholarship writing? Figuring out where to start and what to write about can feel daunting, but never fear, writing help is here. Teens can sign up for one-on-one support with our Teen Services Librarian, a certified English Language Arts Educator, experienced teacher, and tutor. She will help you brainstorm, write, and revise your essay with confidence.
For ages 13 - 19
Details
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3rd Space Wednesdays for Teens
Wednesdays | 3:00 - 6:00 PM | In-person
No meeting November 11 and November 25
Not home. Not work/school. Just a place to feel welcome and be.
Tech Suite open for video games, music, movies, and friendship.
Teen Room available for board games, computers, and space to meet up with friends.
For ages 13 - 19
Details
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Dungeons and Dragons
Saturdays | 11:00 AM | In-person
Experience a fantasy world similar to Lord of the Rings: Battle monsters, discover treasures, and go on adventures! You can choose to become a blacksmith, open a tavern, or travel the land – do almost anything you want with just a pencil, dice, and a character sheet!
You must be 13+ to join.
Details
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Pumpkin Carving Contest
Thursday, October 29 | 6:00 PM | In-person
Join our Teen Pumpkin Carving Contest! Enjoy candy, snacks, and apple cider while you carve or paint your pumpkin masterpiece. Feel free to dress up and get in the holiday spirit!
Program for teens 13+.
Details and registration
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IMAZINE Workshop for Teens
Wednesday, November 4 | 6:00 PM | In-person
Join us for our IMAZINE workshop to work on your submissions for the 16th volume of Delaware's IMAZINE (pronounced “I’m-a-zeen”), an annual magazine showcasing creative writing, photography, paintings, drawings, illustrations, etc. Teens ages 12 to 19 who go to school or live in Delaware can submit as many pieces as they would like. Submissions are due on December 31, 2026.
All materials and refreshments will be provided.
Details and registration
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Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Thursday, November 5 | 6:00 PM | In-person
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 meetings qualifies for service hours.
Details
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Homeschool Meet Up for Teens
Tuesday, November 10 | 1:00 PM | In-person
Meet up with fellow homeschool teens for a social hour at the Lewes Public Library teen room.
Details
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Super Smash Bros. Tournament
Tuesday, November 10 | 4:00 PM | In-person
Battle it out to become the Super Smash Bros. champion! All equipment will be provided, as well as snacks.
Program for teens 13+.
Details and registration
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Teen Art Series
Tuesday, November 17 | 6:00 PM | In-person
Get creative! In this hands-on series, teens will create a different art project each class.
This program is reserved for teens 13+.
Registration is required.
This program is partially funded by the support of the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency.
Details and registration
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How to Pay for College with Stand By Me Next Gen
Tuesday, November 10 | 5:30 PM | In-person
Stand By Me Next Gen, a non-profit partnership between the United Way of Delaware and the State of Delaware, offers free assistance in helping Delaware families understand and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
This event includes a presentation on paying for college followed by a FAFSA Completion Workshop.
Details and registration
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Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots
Thursday, November 19 | 6:00 PM | In-person
Join our monthly Roots & Shoots meeting to brainstorm and plan ways we can make Lewes a better place. Our focus is on the environment, conservation, and giving back to the community.
Details and registration
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All programs are FREE. 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
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AAUW NOTABLE
BOOKS DISCUSSION
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The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
Thursday, November 5
10:00 AM | In-person
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Thanksgiving Dinner Edition
Monday, November 9
6:30 PM ET | In-person
Details
Stop by the Circulation Desk to sign up for your recipe
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NOT SURE WHAT TO READ NEXT?
The Library offers a wide variety of readers advisory newsletter choices for adults. These newsletters include the latest titles added to our collection in a variety of topics and formats. Keep checking for new newsletters!
Sign up for the Library’s readers advisory newsletters by email.
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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 4 Thought
Mondays | 1:30 PM ET | In-Person or Online
Be prepared to put your brain in high gear for a stimulating, comfortable atmosphere of reasoned interaction.
Details and registration
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Socrates Café
Thursdays | 11:00 AM ET | In-Person or Online
No meeting November 26
A discussion group providing an opportunity for people from a variety of backgrounds to share their knowledge and experiences from a philosophical perspective.
Details and registration
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Topical Seminars | Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena
Wednesday, November 18 | 3:00 PM | In-Person
A monthly series of seminars based upon essays whose topics include philosophy, the arts and literature, science, politics, economics, communications, and much more.
This month we will discuss unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAPs) and explore the science and psychological and sociological issues the possible existence of UAPs raise.
Details and registration
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE CONVERSATION GROUPS
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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. | | |
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Italian Conversation Group
Wednesdays, November 4 and 18
1:30 PM ET | Online
Details and registration
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ACTIVITY GROUPS
Registration may be required.
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Mah Jongg
Mondays | 1:00 PM | 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.
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
No meeting November 11 or 25
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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Dungeons & Dragons (for 18+)
Mondays | 5:30 PM | In-person
There is limited space in this group and drop ins are not allowed.
If you are interested, please complete this survey. For more information, email the library.
Details
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Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group
Tuesdays | 10:00 AM | In-person
No meeting November 3
A support group for those caring for someone with Alzheimer's or other type of dementia, facilitated by an Alzheimer's Association volunteer.
Details
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Adult Coloring Group
Tuesdays | 2:00 PM | In-person
No meeting November 3
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 | 2:00 - 5:00 PM | In-Person
No meeting November 26
Drop in to a weekly casual gathering of enthusiasts by the fireplace to work on favorite projects and occasionally help each other.
Details
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Saturday Chess Club
Saturdays | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | In-Person
Make your move and join us on Saturday mornings for community chess play! This welcoming, all‑ages group offers casual games for players of every level, from beginners to seasoned experts. All equipment is provided.
Details
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Millennial Game Night
Monday, November 16 | 6:30 PM | In-person
Enjoy an evening of tabletop games and Mr. P's pizza with friends. Whether you're a board game enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, this event is perfect for all millennials.
Details and registration
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The Procraftinators | A Crafting Club for Millennials
Tuesday, November 17 | 6:30 PM | In-person
A monthly craft club to help hold you accountable on completing your projects—or swoon in delight on the new addition of your ever growing project list. Come for accountability, stay for chatting, and leave with new friends (and hopefully progress made on your project…). Non-procrastinators are warmly welcomed.
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KidLit Writers' Group
Thursday, November 19 | 6:00 PM | In-person
This critique group — not a class — is for adults who would like to write for the children’s market. This group meets to give authors feedback on their work. All children’s genres welcome!
Details
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PACE Your LIFE | Chair Yoga
Monday, November 30 | 10:30 AM | In-person
Enjoy a restorative guided yoga session from the comfort of a chair. This class focuses on breathing and moving our bodies in a seated position, and is suitable for everyone including seniors and beginners.
For adults ages 55+
Details and registration
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LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS
Registration required.
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The Jewish-American Experience: A Celebration of 250 years
Wednesday, October 28 | 5:00 PM ET | In-person or Online
Join the library and Seaside Jewish Community for a panel presentation exploring the rich and enduring contributions of Jewish Americans to the history and development of Delaware and the Mid-Atlantic region.
Details and registration
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Thoughts on the 1776 Delaware Declaration of Rights
Sunday, November 1 | 4:00 PM ET | In-person or Online
The Library’s Distinguished Lecturer Ron Collins will join Delaware Supreme Court Justice Gary Traynor in conversation to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Delaware’s Declaration of Rights, which established the foundational civil liberties and governmental structures for the newly independent state.
Details and registration
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Writing Workshop | The Cinematic Novel
Saturday, November 7 | 11:00 AM ET | In-person
Join us in the library for a writing workshop with Peter Malone Elliott. This one-hour seminar will teach you how to harness the most powerful storytelling elements of film and television and infuse them into your novel to create a truly page-turning work of fiction, no matter its genre.
Details and registration
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Sussex Bird Club | Delaware Kestrel Partnership
Sunday, November 8 | 5:00 PM ET | In-person or Online
Biologist Rachel Yurchisin presents on the Delaware Kestrel Partnership, which was founded to study North America’s smallest falcon, the American Kestrel, and investigate their declining population.
Details and registration
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Fireside Chat | The Codebreakers, Part 2: The Cryptanalyst's Revenge
Sunday, November 8 | 5:00 PM ET | In-person or Online
Fireside Chat host Paul Sparrow and Science & Society's Fred Dylla will examine the American cryptologists working at "Station Hypo" in Hawaii who managed to break the Japanese codes and give the U.S. Navy the vital intelligence it needed to spring a trap and inflict devastating losses on the Japanese Imperial Navy in the Battle of Midway.
Details and registration
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How to Pay for College with Stand By Me Next Gen
Tuesday, November 10 | 5:30 PM | In-person
Stand By Me Next Gen, a non-profit partnership between the United Way of Delaware and the State of Delaware, offers free assistance in helping Delaware families understand and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
This event includes a presentation on paying for college followed by a FAFSA Completion Workshop.
Details and registration
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NEW! Ideas After Hours | Feeling Scene: Performance, Disguise, and Point of View in Two Scenes from Shakespeare
Friday, November 13 | 5:00 PM | In-person
Ideas After Hours: Where Curiosity Sparks Conversation is a new series held after the library closes. Enjoy an engaging presentation on a thought-provoking topic, then gather by the fireplace for refreshments and lively conversation inspired by what we've learned together.
William Shakespeare was first and foremost a man of the theatre—a playwright, actor, and sharer in one of the two great London acting companies of his day. As a result, his plays abound with moments of performance, moments in which characters, either by choice or out of necessity, perform something other than what they are. In this program Professors Anne Colwell and James Keegan will explore two such scenes.
Details and registration
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Journeys Through Journalism: On Race, Justice, & Press Freedom
Monday, November 16 | 5:00 PM ET | In-person or Online
Two new books, one about a reporter (In Bad Faith: Earl Caldwell and the Fight for a Free Press by Lee Levine) and the other by a reporter (Newsman: The Road from Route 2, Box 9 by Otis Sandord), address the question of journalism and racial justice.
Details and registration
Co-hosted by the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice and the ACLU of Delaware.
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Delaware Art Museum | Pyle and the Pre-Raphaelites
Tuesday, November 17 | 5:00 PM | In-person
Come and learn about Pyle and the Pre-Raphaelites, an exhibition that brings together two of the Delaware Art Museum's signature collections: the foundation collection of work by Howard Pyle, the artist who created an American illustration tradition, and Samuel Bancroft's collection of British Pre-Raphaelite art, which is the largest concentration of Pre-Raphaelite work outside of the United Kingdom.
Details and registration
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Science and Society | Are We Alone in the Universe?
Tuesday, November 17 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
Despite our ever-deepening understanding of the physical universe, we have yet to reach a consensus on the nature of time: does it flow like a river, carrying us along, or does it flow past us? What is the meaning of "now", the ever-shifting boundary between the future and the past?
In a lecture based on his new book, On Time: The Physics That Makes the Universe Tick, Jim Al-Khalili will change forever the way you think about the passage of time and your place within it.
Details and registration
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Sussex County Genealogical Society | Mystery Codes/Passenger Mystery Letters and Numbers
Saturday, November 21 | 10:00 AM ET | In-person or Online
What do those letters, numbers, stamps, and pencil marks mean on Immigration Passenger Manifests? In this presentation by Christine Cohen, learn if and when to contact the US National Archives or USCIS to get more genealogical information from these codes, as well as what insight you can learn about your ancestor's immigration experience based on these notations.
Details and registration
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PERFORMANCES AND READINGS
Registration required.
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Navy Band Northeast Presents: Rhode Island Sound
Saturday, October 24 | 4:00 PM | In-person
Enjoy a fall afternoon concert in the outdoor pavilion with popular music group Rhode Island Sound. An upbeat, toe-tapping show for all ages featuring rhythm and blues, classic rock, and pop tunes.
No registration required. Bring your own chair or borrow one of ours.
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Shakespeare, Poe & Fiends
Friday, October 30 | 6:00 PM | In-person
This favorite fall event features Delaware Shakespeare artists performing selections of scenes, prose, and poetry from Shakespeare, Edgar Allan Poe, and their Gothic contemporaries, plus musical selections interspersed. As always, the evening closes with a dramatic reading of Poe’s The Raven.
Details and registration
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An Evening with the Wilmington Ballet
Friday, November 6 | 7:00 PM | In-person
Led by the Wilmington Ballet Academy of the Dance alumnus and Executive Artistic Director Benjamin Sterling Cannon, this highly engaging evening celebrates dance through a rich, multicultural lens. Audiences will gain fascinating insight into the history of the art, the daily lifestyle and training of artists, and performance excerpts from an eclectic repertoire. It offers a rare, captivating bridge between foundational classical traditions and dynamic modern artistic expressions.
Details and registration
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Art in the A.M. | A Performance of Songs, Stories & Visual Art
Wednesday, November 11 | 10:00 AM | 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.
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New Light Theatre Presents The White Chip
Sunday, November 15 | 5:00 PM | In-person
Sean Daniels' critically acclaimed, honest, frenetic, and wildly theatrical play candidly chronicles a journey toward sobriety. Aiming to destigmatize substance use disorder, this funny, honest, and, ultimately, hopeful story illustrates the importance of recognizing our own true worth, prioritizing our connection to others, and learning to live with addiction while coming alive in recovery.
Details and registration
Co-hosted by New Light Theatre and atTAcK addiction
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Taxes in Transition: Smart Planning for Retirement and Relocation
Tuesday, November 17 | 5:00 PM | In-person
Details and registration
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Don't Leave It All to the Kids: Are You Spending Too Little in Retirement?
Thursday, November 19 | 10:00 AM | In-person
Details and registration
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BOOK DONATIONS
NOTE: The Friends accept up to 10 donated items at one time. Donations are restricted due to limited storage space and volunteer time required to process donations.
For details on what they accept, how many items they accept, and when they accept them, go here.
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Drop in Tech Help
(First and Third Friday of Every Month)
November 6 and 20 | 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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Table in the Lobby | Humane Animal Partners Furry Friends Friday
Friday, November 6 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
On the first Friday of the month, representatives from the Humane Animal Partners 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 Small Business Development Center Office Hours
In-person at the library | No appointment necessary
No Office Hours in November
Tuesday, December 1 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Delaware Small Business Development Center will hold drop-in office hours on the first Tuesday of the month from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the library, offering free support for local business owners, including answering entrepreneur and small business owners' questions and providing assistance.
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Career and Social Services at the library
In-person at the library | No appointment necessary
Tuesdays | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
No services on November 3
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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Lobby Exhibit | "A Cut Above" by Delaware White-Line Woodcut Guild
Exhibition in the Lobby Gallery by members of the Delaware White-Line Woodcut Guild.
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