Gentle Yoga Flow

Join Sarah Schaber, RYT-500 certified yoga instructor, for a 1-hour free 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 1-hour free 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! Ages 18 please.Registration guarantees your spot in the class. If you are on the waiting list or didn't register, please know we gladly take a few walk-in's accepted first-come, first-serve as space permits. If you are registered and cannot attend, please cancel your registration via your email or give us a call to allow others the opportunity to attend.Looking for more yoga resources? Check out our catalog!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

Beginning Tai Chi and Qigong for Health - 6-Class Series

PLEASE NOTE: This is a free six class series and participants should attend plan to attend all six classes as they build off one another. We do offer single introductory classes for those individuals who cannot commit to all six classes. Registration is required, and yo......More

PLEASE NOTE: This is a free six class series and participants should attend plan to attend all six classes as they build off one another. We do offer single introductory classes for those individuals who cannot commit to all six classes. Registration is required, and you only need to register once for the entire series. You may register in-person, over the phone, or online below. Walk in's accepted as space allows. Join us at the South Coastal Library for a free Tai Chi and Qigong series with Ellen Provost, Certified Trainer with the International Tai Chi for Health Institute and the Delaware Silver Lotus Training Institute. Tai-Chi is a mind-body exercise consisting of fluid, slow, gentle movements. All skill levels are welcome and can be completed standing or seated. Ages 18 . Please wear comfortable, loose comfortable clothing and flat-soled shoes suitable for exercise to the class. Participants will be asked to sign a waiver by the instructor. 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

Donations Intake

A team of skilled volunteers will be available in the library lobby to receive donations of materials. We are happy to accept most “gently used” items, except for the following:MATERIALS THAT ARE OLDER THAN 10 YEARSEncyclopedias, condensed books, magazines, VHS/cassette......More

A team of skilled volunteers will be available in the library lobby to receive donations of materials. We are happy to accept most “gently used” items, except for the following:MATERIALS THAT ARE OLDER THAN 10 YEARSEncyclopedias, condensed books, magazines, VHS/cassette tapes, music CDs, & DVDsDamaged or insect-infested itemsMildewed or smoke-filled materialsWe 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.

South Coastal Public Library

Beginning Tai Chi and Qigong for Health - 6-Class Series

PLEASE NOTE: This is a free six class series and participants should attend plan to attend all six classes as they build off one another. We do offer single introductory classes for those individuals who cannot commit to all six classes. Registration is required, and yo......More

PLEASE NOTE: This is a free six class series and participants should attend plan to attend all six classes as they build off one another. We do offer single introductory classes for those individuals who cannot commit to all six classes. Registration is required, and you only need to register once for the entire series. You may register in-person, over the phone, or online below. Walk in's accepted as space allows. Join us at the South Coastal Library for a free Tai Chi and Qigong series with Ellen Provost, Certified Trainer with the International Tai Chi for Health Institute and the Delaware Silver Lotus Training Institute. Tai-Chi is a mind-body exercise consisting of fluid, slow, gentle movements. All skill levels are welcome and can be completed standing or seated. Ages 18 . Please wear comfortable, loose comfortable clothing and flat-soled shoes suitable for exercise to the class. Participants will be asked to sign a waiver by the instructor. 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

Crime Solvers!

Are you a true crime lover or an aspiring detective? Join us for a tabletop game where we use clues to solve fictional murders. For ages 18 . Free, all materials provided.

Meeting Room B, South Coastal Public Library

Beginning Tai Chi and Qigong for Health - 6-Class Series

PLEASE NOTE: This is a free six class series and participants should attend plan to attend all six classes as they build off one another. We do offer single introductory classes for those individuals who cannot commit to all six classes. Registration is required, and yo......More

PLEASE NOTE: This is a free six class series and participants should attend plan to attend all six classes as they build off one another. We do offer single introductory classes for those individuals who cannot commit to all six classes. Registration is required, and you only need to register once for the entire series. You may register in-person, over the phone, or online below. Walk in's accepted as space allows. Join us at the South Coastal Library for a free Tai Chi and Qigong series with Ellen Provost, Certified Trainer with the International Tai Chi for Health Institute and the Delaware Silver Lotus Training Institute. Tai-Chi is a mind-body exercise consisting of fluid, slow, gentle movements. All skill levels are welcome and can be completed standing or seated. Ages 18 . Please wear comfortable, loose comfortable clothing and flat-soled shoes suitable for exercise to the class. Participants will be asked to sign a waiver by the instructor. 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

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.New This Season: We’re excited to share that our S......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.New This Season: We’re excited to share that our STEM Kits will now be offered in a hybrid format. While all STEM supplies will continue to be included in each kit, printed materials will now be provided digitally via a downloadable link for families to print at home.Theme: ChemistryDive into the world of chemistry with a hands-on kit that turns topics like atoms, molecules, and the periodic table into exciting, kid-friendly discoveries! First, learn with an Intro to Chemistry booklet and then complete a mini experiment to explore solutions and mixtures. Then create molecule models and create artwork using acids and bases.

South Coastal Public Library

Beginning Tai Chi and Qigong for Health - 6-Class Series

PLEASE NOTE: This is a free six class series and participants should attend plan to attend all six classes as they build off one another. We do offer single introductory classes for those individuals who cannot commit to all six classes. Registration is required, and yo......More

PLEASE NOTE: This is a free six class series and participants should attend plan to attend all six classes as they build off one another. We do offer single introductory classes for those individuals who cannot commit to all six classes. Registration is required, and you only need to register once for the entire series. You may register in-person, over the phone, or online below. Walk in's accepted as space allows. Join us at the South Coastal Library for a free Tai Chi and Qigong series with Ellen Provost, Certified Trainer with the International Tai Chi for Health Institute and the Delaware Silver Lotus Training Institute. Tai-Chi is a mind-body exercise consisting of fluid, slow, gentle movements. All skill levels are welcome and can be completed standing or seated. Ages 18 . Please wear comfortable, loose comfortable clothing and flat-soled shoes suitable for exercise to the class. Participants will be asked to sign a waiver by the instructor. 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

Making it Easy: Learn about Probate and How to Avoid It 

Join us at the South Coastal Library for a free-three part presentation on estate planning. Whether you are considering updating your estate plan or creating your estate plan for the first time the process can seem daunting and overwhelming. Without the correct and rele......More

Join us at the South Coastal Library for a free-three part presentation on estate planning. Whether you are considering updating your estate plan or creating your estate plan for the first time the process can seem daunting and overwhelming. Without the correct and relevant information, what appears as “simple” might not be simple at all. This presentation is designed for attendees who want to learn about developing a comprehensive estate plan to protect themselves and those they love. DiPietro Law, LLC takes great pride in serving their close knit community and educating neighbors so that they feel empowered to make informed decisions. Attendees may attend all three sessions, or pick and choose which sessions best fit their interests and needs. No library card is required. Ages 18 please. In the second session, we will learn about probate, a legal process that our family or friends may need to navigate when we pass away. We’ll take time to learn about the process. We’ll also discuss proven strategies to avoid probate and reduce the burden for our trusted decision makers if we become incapacitated or pass away.Registration is appreciated.Session 1 | Tuesday, March 24 @ 10:15 am | Back to the Basics: Get to Know the Basic Elements of a Comprehensive Estate PlanSession 3 | Tuesday, April 7 @ 10:15 am | Protect What You’ve Got: Learn About Protecting Assets from the Threat of Long Term Care

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