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SUMMARY:Clear Space Theatre presents Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday and Thursday\, 7:30pm\nBeautiful: The Carole King Musical\nWord & Music by Carole King\, Gerry Goffin\, Barry Mann\, and Cynthia Weil\, Book by Douglas McGrath \nCarole King is the voice of a generation – but before she was a hit-maker and a household name\, she was a spunky\, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. Her journey is the ride of a lifetime\, a trailblazing saga filled with such unforgettable anthems as “You’ve Got a Friend\,” “One Fine Day\,” “Up on the Roof\,” “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling\,” “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow\,” “So Far Away\,” and “Natural Woman.” Don’t miss the Delaware premiere of this Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical phenomenon! \n“It instantly joins the ranks of irresistible jukebox tuners Jersey Boys and Mamma Mia” – Huffington Post\n“✫✫✫✫ … strikes genuine grace notes … timeless.” – New York Post \nPresenting Sponsor: Fred Mitzner \nAll info & pics from the website: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical – Clear Space Theatre
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SUMMARY:BOOK AHEAD for craft classes at South Coastal Library
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nThis 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.  \n\nMonday\, August 4th\, 2:30-4pm \nGet Crafty! \n\nUnleash your creativity with the South Coastal Library. Bring your friends\, or make new ones\, in a relaxing and fun DIY crafting program. Registration is helpful but also feel free to just drop in anytime between 2:30 pm – 4 pm. Ages 18+. No library card is needed to attend events. Projects range in difficulty and time commitment. \nDIY Stations (while supplies last): \n\nAdult or Teen Coloring Station\nAssorted Leftover Crafts\n\n\nWednesday August 6th\, 2-4pm \nAcrylic Painting Class for Beginners: Sandpipers\n\nJoin us for a free and fun acrylic painting for beginners’ class with local artist\, Barbarann Fagely. Ages 18+. All materials are provided. Registration is limited and required for all attendees. You may register in person\, by phone or online below. \n\nThursday\, August 21st\, 2-4pm \nMacramé Mug Rug Craft for Adults\n\nJoin us for a free and easy macramé craft with Artist Beth Deeley. Make your own “mug rug” which is a functional and stylish coaster for your warm or cold beverage!  Macramé can be defined as “a coarse lace or fringe made by knotting threads or cords in a geometrical pattern … the art of tying knots in patterns” (Merriam-Webster\, 2022).  All materials are provided. Funded by the Friends of the South Coastal Library. \nRegistration is limited and required. You may register in-person\, by phone or online. (302-858-5518) \n\n2:00pm – 3:30pm\, Tuesday\, September 2\, 2025\n2:00pm – 3:30pm\, Friday\, September 5\, 2025\n2:00pm – 3:30pm\, Monday\, September 8\, 2025 \nGranny Square Crocheting Class | Fall Pumpkin\n\nJoin us for a free and fun granny square crocheting series. This class is intended for users with some crocheting experience. Mary Beth Leonard will walk you through the art of making a granny square. Participants will make two granny squares and use those squares to make a stylish autumn foam pumpkin. All materials are provided. However\, we do recommend you bring a crocheting needle that you are familiar and comfortable with using to the class (we have some available just in case). Class one will be on Tuesday\, September 2 at 2:00 pm in the afternoon. The second class will be on Friday\, September 5 @ 2:00 pm\, followed by a final class on Monday\, September 8 @ 2 pm. The ability to attend all three classes is required as they do build off one another. Ages 18+.  \nRegistration is limited and required. You may register in-person\, by phone or online below. (302)858-5518 \n\nMonday\, September 29th\, 2-3:30pm \nMonday\, October 27th\, 2-3:30pm \nMakerspace Mondays! | Ages 18+\n\nJoin us this autumn on select Mondays each month for a fun and free Makerspace Monday! Make your own customized t-shirts\, water bottles\, signs & more using our Cricut Machine! We take a step back and let you create whatever inspires you! We are there to help guide you through using the Cricut and to answer your questions\, but what you create is ultimately up to you. \nNot familiar with the Cricut? Watch this short video! Look at some of the creations we have made over the years below! You will need to provide your project base (examples: t-shirts\, wooden sign\, canvas\, card-stock\, etc.) and any specialty vinyl or colored vinyl (basic vinyl colors available at no cost) — We will then use Cricut Design Space to help find you the image you would like to adhere on to the base. And don’t worry we have trained staff to help you operate the Cricut machine and press. \nWe will also have some DIY crafting stations for you to enjoy as well. All materials provided. Whether you decide to use the Cricut to make a customized project\, you simply color\, or you make your own DIY project consider this your monthly chance to let your creativity blossom\, unwind and meet new artistic people! \nNo registration needed\, just stop by! Cricut on a first come\, first serve basis. Patrons may be limited to thirty minutes using the Cricut if others are waiting. We will see you there! \n\n\n\n\nFriday\, October 10th\, 10:30am – 12:30pm \nJewelry Making Class for Beginners\n\nJoin Ria for a fun and beginner’s level jewelry making class at the library. We will be making a fun and stylish bracelet. Free\, and open to patrons 18+. This project may require use of common jewelry making tools which are provided. Registration is required. You may register online below\, in-person or by phone. (302)858-5518.  \n\nMonday\, October 20th\, 4-5:30pm \nSpooktacular Crafts for Adults & Teens\n\nJoin us at the South Coastal Library for a howling fun time! Bring a friend\, your kids (Ages 12+) or come alone from 4:00 – 5:30 pm and enjoy making some frightastic crafts with us! Ages 12+ welcome. Registration is appreciated but optional. Costumes encouraged but optional as well! Choose between several fun DIY Halloween Art/Craft projects (while supplies last): \n\nFelt Bat Halloween Wooden Sign (Ages 18+)\nHalloween Spider Wreath Craft  (Ages 18+)\nSpooky Potion Bottles or Glass Jars (Ages 12+)\nHalloween Coloring Pages for Teens & Adults\nOther fun projects for Teens and Adults TBA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, December 1st\, 3:30-5pm \nHoliday Wrapping Paper Swap & Craft Event\n\nGet into the holiday spirit with us at the library! Join us for our first holiday wrapping paper exchange! Out with the old\, and in with the (like) new! Instead of buying wrapping paper this year and throwing away your old patterns\, drop off your gently used or like-new wrapping paper\, bows\, and gift bags to us and exchange them for others that people have dropped-off. A great eco-friendly and budget friendly option this holiday season! The exchange is open to ages 18+\, and is free. Items dropped off to the library become property of the library to use at their discretion and/or to facilitate this exchange program. \nWe will also several adult-themed holiday crafts for patrons to choose from\, a holiday jigsaw puzzle\, and festive holiday music. No registration is needed. Just drop by!  \nCrafting Stations: \n\nPom-Pom Christmas Tree\nMacrame Tree Tassel Craft\nReindeer Greeting Card\nSea Glass Wooden Ornament Station\n& More!\n\n\n\nMonday\, December 8th\, 2-3pm \nDecoupaged Oyster Shell Trinket Dish Craft\n\nJoin us at the library for a free\, fun\, and easy craft for adults. Jenell Hartle will teach you how to decoupage oyster shells into a unique trinket dish! Participants are welcome to bring decorative tissue papers or thin scrapbooking papers to use as well as their own oyster shells – however we will also furnish all supplies needed. Registration is very limited and required. Ages 18+. Patrons may register by phone\, in-person\, or online below.  \n\n\n\nT
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LOCATION:South Coastal Library\, 43 Kent Ave\, Bethany Beach\, DE\, 19930
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SUMMARY:COMPUTER HELP at Sussex Co. Libraries
DESCRIPTION:From registering online for programs to figuring out our own PC\, our local libraries can help with SO many of the problems we face.\n\nGeorgetown Public Library: Thursdays\, 10:30am – 11:30am\, and 5pm-6pm\, COMPUTER BASICS: Come learn the basics of how to use a computer\, or come prepared with advance questions of your own. This will be a mixture of prepared training as well as a chance to ask questions and get drop in computer help from a certified Computer Instructor. This project was funded by a grant from AARP. Registration is required. Register by calling 302-856-7958 OR register online (click this link to go to the library calendar\, click on the class on Thursdays\, 5pm to see the page where you register)\nLaurel Public Library\, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7pm\, Jack’s Tech Talk: Technology assistance for patrons. Appointments are required.  Call 302-875-3184 or stop by the library to sign up.\nLewes Public Library\, free technology assistance the first and third Friday of each month from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on a drop-in basis. A staff member is available to assist with a variety of common technology questions. Topics include (but are not limited to): digital books\, email\, internet\, Microsoft Word and Excel\, texting\, and digital photos. Guests may bring their own devices such as e-readers\, tablets\, phones and computers—or utilize the library’s PC computers. No appointment is necessary\, and assistance is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Participants are encouraged to bring relevant usernames\, passwords\, and login information. All ages are welcome. For more information\, call the library at 302-645-2733 or visit lewes.lib.de.us.\n\nCLICK TO VIEW ALL “TECH HELP” OPTIONS AT SUSSEX CO. LIBRARIES
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