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

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

Chix with Stix: Knitting and Crochet Club

Join Mary Beth Leonard for our next Chix with Stix meeting! This club is for those who enjoy crocheting, knitting and needleworking. All skill levels are welcome to attend. Make new friends, socialize, see what others are making, learn tips and tricks, and get inspirati......More

Join Mary Beth Leonard for our next Chix with Stix meeting! This club is for those who enjoy crocheting, knitting and needleworking. All skill levels are welcome to attend. Make new friends, socialize, see what others are making, learn tips and tricks, and get inspiration in this fun monthly group. We encourage you to bring your current project with you! Have leftover yarn? Feel free to bring some to the meeting to swap out with others! Registration is appreciated but not required. Ages 18 . Check out some of our knitting books for inspiration as well!The group will meet regularly on the 1st Monday of the month @ 10 am for most meetings. 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.

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

Protect What You’ve Got: Learn About Protecting Assets from the Threat of Long Term Care

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. Registration is appreciated.In the final session of this series we will learn about asset protection and long term care. Many are worried about the financial impact long term care may have on their life savings. This section will provide information about benefit programs available to assist with the cost of long term care and how your estate plan can be developed to protect assets – whether you are simply preparing for the possibility of a future long term care event, or you or a loved one are in need of care today.Session 1 | Tuesday, March 24 @ 10:15 am | Back to the Basics: Get to Know the Basic Elements of a Comprehensive Estate PlanSession 2 | Tuesday, March 31 @ 10:15 am | Making it Easy: Learn about Probate and How to Avoid It

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

Did They Do It? True Crime Club

April 8 @ 2 pmDid they Do It? True Crime ClubLocation: Meeting Room Walk through different true crime cases--both solved and unsolved--with Rachel and other true crime enthusiasts. Share theories, knowledge, memories, and more with others in a welcoming, nonjudgemental ......More

April 8 @ 2 pmDid they Do It? True Crime ClubLocation: Meeting Room Walk through different true crime cases--both solved and unsolved--with Rachel and other true crime enthusiasts. Share theories, knowledge, memories, and more with others in a welcoming, nonjudgemental environment.Each meeting will focus on a particular true crime case and a recommended book to accompany the case.Please note, you do not have to read the book to participate in the club. This month, we'll take a look at the murder of Bobbie Jo Stinnett.Suggested read: Murder in the Heartland by M. William Phelps. Registration is appreciated, but not required. Subscribe to our True Crime Club Newsletter for group announcements, reading recommendations, and other true crime related happenings at the library. For ages 18 & up, please.

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

Cybersecurity & Me, Part 4 of 5

Trevor Roe of Transient Cyber specializes in cyber security, and he will teach you how to protect your information, identity and devices in this free, 5-part series on Wed. evenings from 5:30 - 6:45 pm. Each session will begin with a presentation on a particular topic. ......More

Trevor Roe of Transient Cyber specializes in cyber security, and he will teach you how to protect your information, identity and devices in this free, 5-part series on Wed. evenings from 5:30 - 6:45 pm. Each session will begin with a presentation on a particular topic. Trevor and assistants will then provide 1-on-1 assistance as YOU apply what you've learned to your own devices in a hands-on session. In-person classes only.IMPORTANT: This series is for users who have some experience using their devices for email & browsing the internet. Bring your registered, fully-charged devices with you to each session, as well as any PINs or Logins you'll need (ie, Apple ID & Password, email login/password, lock screen PIN, etc.) For Windows, Apple, & Android devices.Topics include:Jan. 14: Personal Cybersecurity & Laptops (lock screen, security settings, password manager, etc.)Feb. 11: Personal Cybersecurity and the Internet (internet browser options & security settings, secure internet access, safe websites, etc.)Mar. 11: Personal Cybersecurity & My Accounts (email, updating & storing passwords, multi-factor authentication, etc.)Apr. 8: Personal Cybersecurity & My Files (file management & backups, storage options, Google Drive, OneDrive, iCloud.)May 13: Personal Cybersecurity & Social Media (information privacy, how to update/secure social media accounts, social media safe use tips) Registration is required for EACH session. All may attend the presentation and get a printed tips handout. The first 20 who register will ALSO have the opportunity to get assistance during the hands-on portion (20 students max.). Walks-ins accepted if space allows.

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

Cooking by the Book

Cooking 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 d......More

Cooking 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 Theme: Celebrity Cookbooks | Title TBDCopies 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 Tupperware to take leftovers to go.Also, in celebration of the holidays, we encourage participants to bring cookies to exchange with others.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.

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

History of the Indian River Inlet

For the last 200 years, the inlet has been shaped by both man-made and natural forces. Join a Delaware State Parks interpreter at the South Coastal Library to uncover the fight to pin the inlet in place, the struggle to span its gap, and the issues that led to the desig......More

For the last 200 years, the inlet has been shaped by both man-made and natural forces. Join a Delaware State Parks interpreter at the South Coastal Library to uncover the fight to pin the inlet in place, the struggle to span its gap, and the issues that led to the design of the current bridge. Ages 18 . Free, no library card needed. No registration needed.

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

Pop-up Book Sale

Stop by the library for a pop-up book sale!Find great books for great prices! Previous best sellers, cookbooks, beach reads, children's materials & more!Sponsored by the Friends of the South Coastal Library. Help support your local library!Happy Shopping!

Lobby, South Coastal Public Library

Gentle Yoga Flow

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!Looking for a more challenging class, try our vinyasa or Lunch Break Core yoga on select dates with Sarah! Registration is encouraged.

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