Library Honors Volunteer Hope Tyler 

Pictured: Rep. Ruth Briggs King, Hope Tyler, Sen. Gary Simpson (in the background, volunteer Holmes Russell and on the left side, staff member Terry Mezger) 

  The Lewes Public Library honored longtime volunteer, Hope Tyler, at their annual Volunteer Appreciation Party. Hope has volunteered at the Library in many capacities since 1992. On hand to honor Hope and the approximately 100 other Library volunteers were Library board and staff members, community leaders, Senator Gary Simpson and Representative Ruth Briggs King. Hope was honored with Legislative Proclamations from the Delaware State Senate, sponsored by Sen. Gary Simpson and Sen. Joe Booth, and from the Delaware State House of Representatives, sponsored by Rep. Ruth Briggs King.

From 1992 to 1998 Hope was Secretary of the Board of Directors for the Friends of the Lewes Public Library.  From 1998 to 2002 she served as President of the Friends’ Board.  While volunteering with the Friends, she carried out the project of the library’s publication and sales of Barbara Mitchell’s book “Cornstalks and Cannonballs”, which relates how the citizens of Lewes outwitted the British Navy during the War of 1812.  Hope worked tirelessly to distribute these books to Delaware elementary schools to enhance students’ appreciation of Delaware history.
Hope has been invaluable in the “back room” of the library, helping with five of the library’s annual appeals and scheduling the use of the library’s lobby display case for community groups.  She always has been willing to take on any task to benefit the library, no matter how great or small.  Hope is a treasured and valued friend of the Lewes Public Library.
The Library annually honors a long-time volunteer who has provided valuable service to the Library. Past honorees include Ruth Macintire, Anna Jane Mercer and Myra Ware.

The Friends of Lewes Public Library Prepare for Annual Spring Book Sale on Sat, April 11, 9:00AM - 3:00PM

Carolyn Marshall, Carole Woodyard and Karen Fischer holding the new Friends of the Lewes Library book bags which will be on sale during the annual spring book sale

Remember to mark your calendars for the annual Easter weekend spring book sale at the Lewes Public Library on Saturday, April 11th.  The Friends’ BOOK SALE is open from 9:00AM to 3:00PM in the Second Floor Meeting rooms of the Lewes Public Library on Kings Highway and Adams Street.   The book sale is free and open to the public.

There is a PREVIEW NIGHT scheduled for Thursday, April 9th, from 5:00 to 7:00PM for Friends’ members.   Please bring your invitation postcard with you for admittance.   For individuals who are not members, you may sign up to become a member prior to the Preview Night in order to attend this event.   There will be membership forms available at the Lewes Library during regular business hours or you can sign up that evening.   Preview Night requires membership. Book lovers will find many bargains among thousands of hardcover and paperback books for sale including fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, art, music, science-fiction and mysteries.  

The Friends of the Lewes Public Library will be selling a new waterproof canvas book bag.   The cost of this bag   will be $10.00 for Friends’ members and nonmembers will be able to purchase a bag for $15.00.   The ever popular Biblio Bistro will be open on Saturday serving a continental breakfast and hotdogs for lunch.   All proceeds benefit the Lewes Public Library.   For additional information, please call the library at 645-4633 during business hours.

Lewes Public  Library Annual Appeal Update

Through the month of January, the Lewes Public Library has received close to $37, 000 towards its Annual Appeal goal of $48,000. “During these unpredictable economic times, we feel very blessed and are very fortunate to have received over 75% of our goal so far”, said LPL Board President Ed Zygmonski. “However, the Appeal is still shy of its target of $48,000. With current income reductions from the County and other sources, the Annual Appeal provides an opportunity for ongoing community support throughout the fiscal year.”

Chrys Dudbridge, Director of the Lewes Library, reported that the library saw a 21% increase in circulation during the month of December over the same period last year. The Lewes Public Library continually ranks among the busiest libraries in southern Delaware, second only behind Dover in total circulation for both Kent and Sussex counties. “As patron usage increases, donations for collections, endowment and facility expenditures are always welcome and needed to continue to provide a high level of library services to our community. Job searching, computer access, books, DVDs, informational programs and more provide valuable resources for individuals to use during tough economic times,” said Ms. Dudbridge.

The LPL Board of Trustees is asking for your continued support of our library. There is still time to send in your donation. There are a number of ways to pledge your support online to the library including access through the library website at www.leweslibrary.org. You may also support the library as a “Cause” through your Facebook account, or you may select to donate to the Lewes Public Library through the Network for Good at http://www.networkforgood.org/.

The Board urges those who can support the library to send their tax-deductible donation today. For those who would like to mail their donation, please make your check payable to the Lewes Public Library, 111 Adams Avenue, Lewes, DE 19958. You can call the library for further details at 645-4633.

Seen standing outside of the library by the Annual Appeal sign are Board President Ed Zygmonski, Secretary Cindy Albright, Treasurer Beckie Healey and Vice-President Dr. Eric Hale.

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