iPad & Apple Users Group

iPad, iPhone and other Apple device users of all skills levels are welcome to attend to discuss new features, tips, and ask questions about Apple devices. Learn from each other and meet new people in your community. Registration is required, and opens 3 weeks prior to e......More

iPad, iPhone and other Apple device users of all skills levels are welcome to attend to discuss new features, tips, and ask questions about Apple devices. Learn from each other and meet new people in your community. Registration is required, and opens 3 weeks prior to event. Before registering, please think about what you want to learn to do on your Apple devices.This program is designed to increase technology and digital literacy for residents and visitors of Bethany Beach while promoting library electronic resources and services.

Meeting Room A & B (Combined), 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

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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Bugs Story Time | Infant - Age 5

Join us for Story Time at South Coastal Library! This is a great opportunity to engage your child in early literacy practices as well as get to know other families in the area.Registration is not required.

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

Bugs Story Time | Infant - Age 5

Join us for Story Time at South Coastal Library! This is a great opportunity to engage your child in early literacy practices as well as get to know other families in the area.Registration is not required.

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

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.Butterflies - Flutter into the diverse world of bu......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.Butterflies - Flutter into the diverse world of butterflies as we learn about and experiment with their habitats, diet, and life cycle.

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South Coastal Library Closed

The library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Please return materials in outside book drop.

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

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

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 at James Farm

We are excited to be back at the Preserve for another Story Time! We will all meet at the parking lot promptly at 10:30am and walk to the bay together for our Story Time. This outdoor storytime is best suited for ages 2-4 however, we always welcome older and younger sib......More

We are excited to be back at the Preserve for another Story Time! We will all meet at the parking lot promptly at 10:30am and walk to the bay together for our Story Time. This outdoor storytime is best suited for ages 2-4 however, we always welcome older and younger siblings. Please register so we can notify you via email with any cancellations due to inclement weather.

James Farm Ecological Preserve, South Coastal Public Library

Cooking Demo: America Eats

Join Chef Charles Oppman for a fun and free cooking demonstration series featuring foods from each region of the U.S. He will demo how to make 3 - 6 regional inspired dishes. Free and open to all. Handouts are available digitally and will be added below. Every effort wi......More

Join Chef Charles Oppman for a fun and free cooking demonstration series featuring foods from each region of the U.S. He will demo how to make 3 - 6 regional inspired dishes. Free and open to all. Handouts are available digitally and will be added below. Every effort will be made to add these recipes prior to the demo. Schedule:Feb. 12, 2024 | Southern Dishes Mar. 4, 2024 | Midwest Cuisine April 15, 2024 | Southwest FoodsMay 29, 2024 | New England FavoritesRegistration is appreciated. This program is designed to teach patrons valuable cooking skills in a fun and upbeat environment while covering topics such as nutrition, food prep, kitchen safety, cultural foods, and budgeting. Recipes will be added closer to the event. Please check back. Please feel free to download and print as needed. Recipes are from Chef Charles Oppman and have been uploaded by South Coastal Library for your convenience.

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

Spotlight Delaware Listening Session: South Coastal Region

Join us at South Coastal Library for a Spotlight Delaware Listening Session. Spotlight Delaware is a project of the Local Journalism Initiative, a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening democracy and communities by strengthening local journalism in Delaware.......More

Join us at South Coastal Library for a Spotlight Delaware Listening Session. Spotlight Delaware is a project of the Local Journalism Initiative, a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening democracy and communities by strengthening local journalism in Delaware. Spotlight DE wants to build the future of local news to serve all DE communities. They are starting with âlistening sessionsââwhere/what are the stories you care about, why are they important, how are they sharedâand how can we make an impact together?Please join the group for a very special roundtable discussion to have local input as part of this statewide project. This is in partnership with Delaware Libraries. Participants receive a gift card as a thank-you. Registration required. Ages 18 .

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

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