iPad/iPhone Photography, Part 3 of 3

Professional photographer Tom Kennedy will teach you how to take great photos using your iPhone/iPad. Topics include composition, adjusting camera settings on devices, lighting, editing, saving & sharing photos.Session 1: Tu. April 9, 10 am - 12 pm in librarySession 2:......More

Professional photographer Tom Kennedy will teach you how to take great photos using your iPhone/iPad. Topics include composition, adjusting camera settings on devices, lighting, editing, saving & sharing photos.Session 1: Tu. April 9, 10 am - 12 pm in librarySession 2: Tu. April 16, 10 am - 12 pm (guided photo-taking session nearby--location TBA)Session 3: Tu. April 23, 10 am - 12 pm in libraryIn-person class only. You must attend all 3 sessions. Free, preregistration required (register once on April 9th date for all 3 sessions.)NOTE: If you already took this class in April or November of 2023, you may call Bernadette at 302-858-5518 to be placed on the waiting list.

Meeting Room A & B (Combined), South Coastal Public Library

Step Back in Time Book Club | Historical Fiction

Love historical fiction? This book club is for you! Have questions, ask Kristin, Assistant Director at the library. This month we will be reading The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Richardson. Group meets quarterly.Future dates:July 9 @ 2 pm | Book to be chosen ......More

Love historical fiction? This book club is for you! Have questions, ask Kristin, Assistant Director at the library. This month we will be reading The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Richardson. Group meets quarterly.Future dates:July 9 @ 2 pm | Book to be chosen by the group at April Meeting October 8 @ 2 pm | Book TBARegistration is appreciated but not required.

Meeting Room A & B (Combined), South Coastal Public Library

PAWS for Reading

Well-trained teams of dogs & owners provide a supportive and fun way for kids to gain confidence in reading aloud! Children read for 15 minutes and may bring their own book if they wish. Ages 5 . Must call to register. (302) 858-5518

Children's Room, South Coastal Public Library

Yin Yang Yoga Series

Join Sarah Schaber, RYT-500 certified yoga instructor, for a free 1-hour yin yang yoga class, part of a three-class series at the library. Participants should be able to attend all 3 sessions, as they build off one another. This yoga series will combine active movements......More

Join Sarah Schaber, RYT-500 certified yoga instructor, for a free 1-hour yin yang yoga class, part of a three-class series at the library. Participants should be able to attend all 3 sessions, as they build off one another. This yoga series will combine active movements and postures with longer held passive stretches to energize the body and focus the mind while also creating a sense of balance and harmony within. Please bring a yoga mat or towel from home. The instructor also recommends two 4-inch-deep foam yoga blocks. Advanced registration is encouraged as it guarantees your spot in the class. We do have a few walk in spots each class for those that prefer to just drop-in (first come, first serve as space permits). We hope to see you there!Looking for more yoga resources? Check out our catalog!Looking for an easier yoga class? Try our Gentle Flow Yoga with Sarah! This library program is designed to supplement library materials and services that promote community-based health literacy and to foster fitness and healthy habits within individuals.

Meeting Room A & B (Combined), South Coastal Public Library

Yin Yang Yoga Series

Join Sarah Schaber, RYT-500 certified yoga instructor, for a free 1-hour yin yang yoga class, part of a three-class series at the library. Participants should be able to attend all 3 sessions, as they build off one another. This yoga series will combine active movements......More

Join Sarah Schaber, RYT-500 certified yoga instructor, for a free 1-hour yin yang yoga class, part of a three-class series at the library. Participants should be able to attend all 3 sessions, as they build off one another. This yoga series will combine active movements and postures with longer held passive stretches to energize the body and focus the mind while also creating a sense of balance and harmony within. Please bring a yoga mat or towel from home. The instructor also recommends two 4-inch-deep foam yoga blocks. Advanced registration is encouraged as it guarantees your spot in the class. We do have a few walk in spots each class for those that prefer to just drop-in (first come, first serve as space permits). We hope to see you there!Looking for more yoga resources? Check out our catalog!Looking for an easier yoga class? Try our Gentle Flow Yoga with Sarah! This library program is designed to supplement library materials and services that promote community-based health literacy and to foster fitness and healthy habits within individuals.

Meeting Room A & B (Combined), South Coastal Public Library

Yin Yang Yoga Series

Join Sarah Schaber, RYT-500 certified yoga instructor, for a free 1-hour yin yang yoga class, part of a three-class series at the library. Participants should be able to attend all 3 sessions, as they build off one another. This yoga series will combine active movements......More

Join Sarah Schaber, RYT-500 certified yoga instructor, for a free 1-hour yin yang yoga class, part of a three-class series at the library. Participants should be able to attend all 3 sessions, as they build off one another. This yoga series will combine active movements and postures with longer held passive stretches to energize the body and focus the mind while also creating a sense of balance and harmony within. Please bring a yoga mat or towel from home. The instructor also recommends two 4-inch-deep foam yoga blocks. Advanced registration is encouraged as it guarantees your spot in the class. We do have a few walk in spots each class for those that prefer to just drop-in (first come, first serve as space permits). We hope to see you there!Looking for more yoga resources? Check out our catalog!Looking for an easier yoga class? Try our Gentle Flow Yoga with Sarah! This library program is designed to supplement library materials and services that promote community-based health literacy and to foster fitness and healthy habits within individuals.

Meeting Room A & B (Combined), South Coastal Public Library

New Zealand Pen Pal Program--Every Day!

New Zealand Pen Pal Program--Every Day!Thanks to a partnership between South Coastal Library, Kent County Library, and Wellington City Libraries, you can now have the opportunity to connect with a New Zealander! This is a fun way to learn about another country and make ......More

New Zealand Pen Pal Program--Every Day!Thanks to a partnership between South Coastal Library, Kent County Library, and Wellington City Libraries, you can now have the opportunity to connect with a New Zealander! This is a fun way to learn about another country and make a new friend. We handle all the international postage - you bring in and pick up your letters at the library.How to sign up:Fill out a registration form. Registration forms are available at the library and online. Click here to register online. Parental permission and signature is needed for anyone to participate under the age of 18. Please register all persons under 18 in person at the library.Wait! After you are registered, library staff will work to match you with your New Zealand pen pal! Please be patient.Get matched! You will be notified with the full name of your pen pal and some basic information. Please use their full name when addressing envelopes!How the program works:Write your letter and drop it off at your library. Be sure to address it clearly!When your letter arrives from New Zealand, you'll be notified! Just stop in to the library to pick it up!Respond to your pen pal and write another letter! Drop it off again and we'll send it to New Zealand for you! Your return letter will come back to us, just as before.We will be sending and receiving monthly packages of letters! Continue your correspondence with your pen pal each month!We encourage participants to use caution when/if including personal information in their letters.

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Story Time Adventure w/ Beach Bugs

Join us on a trail adventure with Beach Bugs! We'll discover learn about bugs, creatures, and plant life! You can expect a short trail tromp to celebrate Earth Day! For more information on Beach Bugs, check out @BEACHBUGS302 on Instagram đđ This will be a destination ......More

Join us on a trail adventure with Beach Bugs! We'll discover learn about bugs, creatures, and plant life! You can expect a short trail tromp to celebrate Earth Day! For more information on Beach Bugs, check out @BEACHBUGS302 on Instagram đđ This will be a destination program at the Prickly Pear Trail. For ages 2-5 (infant siblings welcome)Please register the child ages 2-5 as space is limited. Parents do not need to register themselves.

Meeting Room A & B (Combined), South Coastal Public Library

Jane Austen: Her Life and Times

Join us for a lecture celebrating National Literature Month! This lecture, presented by Trish Chambers, will introduce us to the cultural and societal expectations of English Society during the time of Jane Austen's life and literary career. We will learn how Jane Aust......More

Join us for a lecture celebrating National Literature Month! This lecture, presented by Trish Chambers, will introduce us to the cultural and societal expectations of English Society during the time of Jane Austen's life and literary career. We will learn how Jane Austen portrayed English society in her six major works, how the personalities of her heroines developed over her writing career and how her own life experiences are reflected in her writing. Performed in Period Costume.Registration is appreciated but walk in's are also welcomed.

Meeting Room A & B (Combined), South Coastal Public Library

Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild Free Writes

Through an agreement between South Coastal Library and the Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild (RBWG), the RBWG will host a weekly FreeWrite on Thursdays at South Coastal Library. A FreeWrite is an informal gathering of writers of ALL skill levels who practice creative writing......More

Through an agreement between South Coastal Library and the Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild (RBWG), the RBWG will host a weekly FreeWrite on Thursdays at South Coastal Library. A FreeWrite is an informal gathering of writers of ALL skill levels who practice creative writing in a friendly and nurturing atmosphere. Itâs an opportunity to have fun with writing and explore different genres with other writing enthusiasts. Each FreeWrite is facilitated by a RBWG member with experience in teaching, writing and/or leading such groups. Participants write brief prose, songs, poetry, and fiction. Some participants use the time to brainstorm ideas for their own novel or to begin or continue short story writing. Writing prompts are designed to focus on particular writing aspect e.g., the use of sensory details, using strong verbs, writing dialogue, etc. FreeWrites are open to anyone in the local community (age 18 ). While these are sponsored by the RBWG, attendees do not have to be members to participate.The FreeWrite facilitator is Paul McFarlane. On occasion, a substitute facilitator may lead the group. If you have questions please call the library. 302-858-5518Registration is appreciated but walk ins are always welcome. Learn more about the RBWG at: http://www.rehobothbeachwritersguild.com/

Meeting Room B, South Coastal Public Library

Gettysburg's Lost Love Story: Lecture & Book Signing

Join us at South Coastal Library for a free lecture by author and licensed Battlefield Guide at Gettysburg National Military Park, Jeffrey J. Harding, on the lives and secret relationship between Civil War Union General, John Reynolds, and Kate Hewitt. We will learn abo......More

Join us at South Coastal Library for a free lecture by author and licensed Battlefield Guide at Gettysburg National Military Park, Jeffrey J. Harding, on the lives and secret relationship between Civil War Union General, John Reynolds, and Kate Hewitt. We will learn about the lives of both John and Kate, their relationship, and Kate's life following the tragic death of Reynolds at the Battle of Gettysburg. We will also learn more about the author's research and his book: Gettyburg's lost love story : the ill-fated romance of General John Reynolds and Kate HewittThe author will be available for a book signing following the lecture for people who have pre-purchased his book. It is available online at stores such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble, as well as at some local book stores. Registration is very much appreciated.

Meeting Room A & B (Combined), South Coastal Public Library

Frog Chorus Concert w/ Abbotts Mill Nature Center

Let's read about Frog and Toad's adventures as they discover what it means to have a friend and be part of a community! Meet live frog and toad. Learn about the frogs that live in habitats near you and listen to their calls. Become a frog so you can join the frog chorus......More

Let's read about Frog and Toad's adventures as they discover what it means to have a friend and be part of a community! Meet live frog and toad. Learn about the frogs that live in habitats near you and listen to their calls. Become a frog so you can join the frog chorus and take home your own froggy-gami!Please register for this program. Registration for this event will open 4 weeks prior.

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Medicare Basics in Retirement

Join us at the library for a free educational talk on Medicare. Joseph Cisco, President of CAISE Benefits, and educator with the DE Money School, will discuss different plans and options with Medicare enrollment. You will learn about Medicare changes, difference between......More

Join us at the library for a free educational talk on Medicare. Joseph Cisco, President of CAISE Benefits, and educator with the DE Money School, will discuss different plans and options with Medicare enrollment. You will learn about Medicare changes, difference between observation and admittance, and helping you understand all the letters (A, B, C, and D) and Plans (G, and N). Weâll discuss the time frame for signing up for Medicare, penalties, and the importance of reviewing your prescriptions during Open Enrollment.Sponsored by the Money School, part of the Delaware Community Reinvestment Action Council.Registration is appreciated.

Meeting Room A & B (Combined), South Coastal Public Library

Cooking by the Book: NEW DATE

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM 4/16 TO 4/26Cooking by the Book!Join us once a month for a cookbook book club at the library!Each month, participants will make a recipe from the chosen cookbook (voted by members of the group) and then will bring in the dish to sh......More

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM 4/16 TO 4/26Cooking by the Book!Join us once a month for a cookbook book club at the library!Each month, participants will make a recipe from the chosen cookbook (voted by members of the group) and then will bring in the dish to share with the group.Participants are encouraged to discuss cooking, recipes and how to improve them, and the book itself. This club is also a great way for you to meet members of your community and to try new foods!This month, we will be cooking from Dashing Dish by Katie Farrell.Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the circulation desk while supplies last. A reference copy will be available upon request if no other copies are available. Participants are encouraged to bring their own Tuppaware to take leftovers to go.For ages 18 & up, please.Please be advised that the food prepared here may contain these ingredients: milk, eggs, wheat, soybean, peanuts, tree nuts, and other common food allergens.

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Engineer Early Grab & Go STEM Kits

South Coastal Library is proud to offer Grab & Go Stem Kits for children and tweens courtesy of Engineer Early. Featuring a unique theme each month. Kits available for pick-up at the circulation desk while supplies last.Clouds - Look up at the clouds in the sky! Whether......More

South Coastal Library is proud to offer Grab & Go Stem Kits for children and tweens courtesy of Engineer Early. Featuring a unique theme each month. Kits available for pick-up at the circulation desk while supplies last.Clouds - Look up at the clouds in the sky! Whether big and puffy or low and gray, learn about different clouds and then get ready to conduct an observational weather experiment with clouds, make a cloud identifier, and then get crafty while you make cloud art.

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Checkers, Puzzles & Coloring Stations | Every Day!

Love playing checkers with friends? Want to relax and put together a puzzle? Need some alone time to color and unwind? Stop into the library and enjoy these activities on your own schedule. Available every day the library is open!

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Gentle Flow Yoga

Join Sarah Schaber, RYT-500 certified yoga instructor, for a free 1-hour gentle flow class. Ideal for beginners, seniors, and anyone looking for a slower flow practice. All skill levels welcome. We will learn breathing techniques, postures, and exercises to promote fle......More

Join Sarah Schaber, RYT-500 certified yoga instructor, for a free 1-hour gentle flow class. Ideal for beginners, seniors, and anyone looking for a slower flow practice. All skill levels welcome. We will learn breathing techniques, postures, and exercises to promote flexibility and strength, balance, and relaxation. Please bring a yoga mat or towel from home. The instructor also recommends 4-inch-deep foam yoga blocks. If you are unable to get onto the floor easily, do not worry, we will provide chairs. There are options for all! Registration guarantees your spot in the class. Walk-in's accepted first-come, first-serve as space permits.Looking for more yoga resources? Check out our catalog!

Meeting Room A & B (Combined), South Coastal Public Library

Disaster Ready Preparedness Series

Join us at South Coastal Library for a 4-part free preparedness series (Part 3 & 4, dates TBA). You may attend all 4 sessions, or pick and choose with sessions you wish to attend. Our speakers for the series are: Pat Heineman, MS, University of Delaware Center for Disab......More

Join us at South Coastal Library for a 4-part free preparedness series (Part 3 & 4, dates TBA). You may attend all 4 sessions, or pick and choose with sessions you wish to attend. Our speakers for the series are: Pat Heineman, MS, University of Delaware Center for Disabilities Studies and DEMA partner Pat Young, Library Assistant, Milton Public Library and Chair, Delaware Libraries and Disasters InitiativeWhile we do not like to think about emergencies and disasters, they happen frequently. Hurricanes, power outages, tornadoes, earthquakes and pandemics are probably just some that come to mind. Whether your neighborhood has flooded from recent rainstorms or trees are down on your property from high winds or a hurricane, feeling unsafe and facing possible losses can be very stressful. This 4-part series will provide a wide range of information and resources that will help you be better prepared for what may come.April 30, 2024 | Part 1: Preparing for Emergencies and Disasters: Taking Priority Steps to Increase Readiness and ResilienceWhatâs involved in preparing for emergencies and disasters? And why should I do anything to prepare? These questions and more will be discussed during this interactive presentation. Participants will learn about the importance of personal risk analysis, the important differences between preparing to shelter in place vs. evacuating and resources and information to assemble a personal âgo-bagâ and a personal kit for sheltering in place. All participants will receive a go-bag that they can fill at home.May 9, 2024 | Part 2: Communication is Key in Preparing for Emergencies and DisastersWhere do you turn for information when emergencies and disasters are near? And who do you communicate with before, during and after those events? Reliable information is critically important when personal safety is at risk. This presentation will introduce participants to Smart911 and the Delaware Emergency Notification System (DENS) â both vital resources to stay informed. Resources will also include tools to help participants communicate with family, friends, and neighbors as events unfold and in the aftermath of emergencies and disasters.

Meeting Room B, South Coastal Public Library

Donations Intake

A team of skilled volunteers will be available in the library lobby to recieve donations of materials. We are happy to accept most âgently usedâ items, except for the following:Encyclopedias, condensed books, magazines, VHS/cassette tapesDamaged or insect-infested items......More

A team of skilled volunteers will be available in the library lobby to recieve donations of materials. We are happy to accept most âgently usedâ items, except for the following:Encyclopedias, condensed books, magazines, VHS/cassette tapesDamaged or insect-infested itemsMildewed or smoke-filled materialsMaterials that are older than 10 yearsDue to COVID-19 we are only accepting materials on Tuesdays from 2-4 pm. Please stop by our library lobby during this time.

Lobby, South Coastal Public Library

Washi Tape Bookmarks

Join Kristin for a fun and easy Washi Tape Bookmark class. Participants will make 2 washi-tape bookmarks and all materials are provided. Registration is required. Please note: Craft classes are extremely popular at the library. If you cannot attend the class, please can......More

Join Kristin for a fun and easy Washi Tape Bookmark class. Participants will make 2 washi-tape bookmarks and all materials are provided. Registration is required. Please note: Craft classes are extremely popular at the library. If you cannot attend the class, please cancel your registration using the link provided in your email or give us a call as soon as possible so others on the waitlist may attend the program. If you are wait-listed, please check your email frequently, as cancellations could move you into the class.This program is designed to empower community members to tap into creativity, artistic literacy, and expression while also creating opportunity for positive social interaction, idea exchange and relaxation. Social activities such as crafts also have been shown to slow cognitive decline as we age and can assist seniors with concentration and dexterity. You are eligible to attend three art/craft classes per quarter (March - May 2024). Please note: Due to extreme demand, you may only attend each of these classes once a year. - Watercolor Art Classes - Acrylic Art Classes - Jewelry Making - Flower Arranging If you register for one of these high demand craft classes, and you have already attended that particular class in 2023, your registration will be cancelled.

Meeting Room A, South Coastal Public Library

New Zealand Pen Pal Program--Every Day!

New Zealand Pen Pal Program--Every Day!Thanks to a partnership between South Coastal Library, Kent County Library, and Wellington City Libraries, you can now have the opportunity to connect with a New Zealander! This is a fun way to learn about another country and make ......More

New Zealand Pen Pal Program--Every Day!Thanks to a partnership between South Coastal Library, Kent County Library, and Wellington City Libraries, you can now have the opportunity to connect with a New Zealander! This is a fun way to learn about another country and make a new friend. We handle all the international postage - you bring in and pick up your letters at the library.How to sign up:Fill out a registration form. Registration forms are available at the library and online. Click here to register online. Parental permission and signature is needed for anyone to participate under the age of 18. Please register all persons under 18 in person at the library.Wait! After you are registered, library staff will work to match you with your New Zealand pen pal! Please be patient.Get matched! You will be notified with the full name of your pen pal and some basic information. Please use their full name when addressing envelopes!How the program works:Write your letter and drop it off at your library. Be sure to address it clearly!When your letter arrives from New Zealand, you'll be notified! Just stop in to the library to pick it up!Respond to your pen pal and write another letter! Drop it off again and we'll send it to New Zealand for you! Your return letter will come back to us, just as before.We will be sending and receiving monthly packages of letters! Continue your correspondence with your pen pal each month!We encourage participants to use caution when/if including personal information in their letters.

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Grab & Go Craft Kits for Ages 10 - 17

Youth ages 10 â 17 can stop by the South Coastal Library to pick up a free craft kit. Free, available all month while supplies last. Youth must pick up kits themselves.

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Story Time at Donna's Goat Farm | Infant - Age 5

Story Time with goats? Yes, please! We are excited to partner with Donna's Goat Farm to bring another outdoor storytime experience. This will be held at their farm. Address: 35717 Farm House Lane, Frankford, DEPlease bring a blanket to sit on. In order to better prepare......More

Story Time with goats? Yes, please! We are excited to partner with Donna's Goat Farm to bring another outdoor storytime experience. This will be held at their farm. Address: 35717 Farm House Lane, Frankford, DEPlease bring a blanket to sit on. In order to better prepare for you, we ask that you please register for this program.In the event of a cancelation due to inclement weather or very wet ground, you'll receive an email letting you know the day beforehand. Thank you!

Donna's Goat Farm, South Coastal Public Library

Let's Talk Books!

Calling all book fans! Join us for a fun informal book club! Let us celebrate reading by sharing with others what we are currently reading, recent favorites, and books we can't wait to read next! This is a fun way to meet others in your community, enjoy a snack, and get......More

Calling all book fans! Join us for a fun informal book club! Let us celebrate reading by sharing with others what we are currently reading, recent favorites, and books we can't wait to read next! This is a fun way to meet others in your community, enjoy a snack, and get new reading ideas. Light snacks provided. Ages 18 . Registration is appreciated, but not required.

Meeting Room B, South Coastal Public Library

Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild Free Writes

Through an agreement between South Coastal Library and the Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild (RBWG), the RBWG will host a weekly FreeWrite on Thursdays at South Coastal Library. A FreeWrite is an informal gathering of writers of ALL skill levels who practice creative writing......More

Through an agreement between South Coastal Library and the Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild (RBWG), the RBWG will host a weekly FreeWrite on Thursdays at South Coastal Library. A FreeWrite is an informal gathering of writers of ALL skill levels who practice creative writing in a friendly and nurturing atmosphere. Itâs an opportunity to have fun with writing and explore different genres with other writing enthusiasts. Each FreeWrite is facilitated by a RBWG member with experience in teaching, writing and/or leading such groups. Participants write brief prose, songs, poetry, and fiction. Some participants use the time to brainstorm ideas for their own novel or to begin or continue short story writing. Writing prompts are designed to focus on particular writing aspect e.g., the use of sensory details, using strong verbs, writing dialogue, etc. FreeWrites are open to anyone in the local community (age 18 ). While these are sponsored by the RBWG, attendees do not have to be members to participate.The FreeWrite facilitator is Paul McFarlane. On occasion, a substitute facilitator may lead the group. If you have questions please call the library. 302-858-5518Registration is appreciated but walk ins are always welcome. Learn more about the RBWG at: http://www.rehobothbeachwritersguild.com/

Meeting Room B, South Coastal Public Library

Framed Spring Yarn Craft

Spring is here! Join Rachel for a fun and easy yarn craft. Participants can choose between making either a bunny OR a duckling. Please indicate which you intend on choosing in the notes field. All materials are provided. For ages 18 & up, please.Registration is required......More

Spring is here! Join Rachel for a fun and easy yarn craft. Participants can choose between making either a bunny OR a duckling. Please indicate which you intend on choosing in the notes field. All materials are provided. For ages 18 & up, please.Registration is required. You may register in-person, via phone, or online. (302)858-5518Good news! No more quotas on craft & art events! Attend as you wish, but please remember to cancel to allow others to attend. If you are wait-listed, please check your email frequently, as cancellations could move you into the class. If you do not cancel your registration and do not attend, you may be placed on a waiting list for future art classes for a period of time. This program was selected to empower community members to tap into creativity, artistic literacy, and expression while also creating opportunity for positive social interaction, idea exchange and relaxation. Social activities such as crafts also have been shown to slow cognitive decline as we age and can assist seniors with concentration and dexterity.

Meeting Room A & B (Combined), South Coastal Public Library