Senior Medicare Patrol 

Come and go event at the Greenwood Public Library on Tuesday, January 6 from 10am to 1 pm for seniors with questions about Medicare and Medicare Fraud. For more information call us at 302-855-1242.

This program is designed to increase Sussex County senior residents' understanding of Medicare, it's options, opportunities and fraud prevention in a welcoming environment.

Come to the Greenwood Public Library on Tuesday nights from 4-6pm for the opportunity to connect with other individuals through our Creative Connections programs. Each Tuesday of the month will feature a different area of creativity. 

*First Tuesday of the month: Fiber Friends- Bring your knitting, crocheting, embroidering, string art, beading or whatever you are working on.

*Second Tuesday of the month: Drawn Together- Bring your art, drawing, doodles, zentangle and create in a quiet, warm environment.

*Third Tuesday of the month: Game on!! -Bring your favorite game or choose one from our Library of Things and develop your strategy.!

*Fourth Tuesday of the month: Puzzled? So Are We?- Bring your own puzzle or choose one from our Library of Things and puzzle things out with friends.

For more information, call us at 302-855-1242.

Do you have what it takes to become a hero (or villain)? Teens will have two chances to Find out at the Greenwood Public Library in January.  Dungeons and Dragons Teen Sessions are happening Tuesday, January 6th at 4:30pm and Saturday, January 10th at 11am! Our resident Dungeon Master will guide players through a world of storytelling, adventure, combat, and imagination in this classic table top RPG.

Ages 12-17, space is limited first come first served. Call 302-855-1242 for more info.

This program is a fun way to encourage positive social interaction, teamwork, strategy and storytelling.

Ages 11+

For more info call 302-855-1242.

Join us with your little ones at the Greenwood Public Library on Thursdays at 10:30am for a fun morning of stories, songs, and crafts. Story Time is recommended for children ages 2-5.  For further questions, please call the library at (302) 855-1242.

Story time provides an opportunity for young children to learn important social, emotional, and intellectual skills that will prepare them for success in school.

Get together for a fun Friday afternoon to meet up with other homeschool friends. A simple craft or activity will be provided for kids, along with Legos, games, and puzzles while parents network, support each other, and browse our free homeschool collection for materials.  Meet at the Greenwood Public Library on the second Friday of each month from September to April from 2:00-3:30pm.  No registration is needed. For further questions, please call (302) 855-1242.

This program is designed to contribute to the cultural and recreational environment and encourage socialization.

Join us this holiday season for our Vinyl Listening Lounge. This group-led discussion fosters the love of music & appreciation of classic vinyl, featuring a chosen record or artist of the month. FREE. Adults (& Teens 12+)

Come vibe with us as we listen to Elton John's 1971 classic featuring his iconic single "Tiny Dancer" as well as "Levon" and other tracks. 

The discussion will focus on which tracks stand out to you, your favorite lyrics, rhythms, and melodies; why this album and its tracks continue to resonate with audiences of all ages; the artist's legacy; and the importance of discovering new music.

Bring your friends, your vinyl, your stories, & enjoy the vibe! Let the music take you back to the golden eras of rock 'n' roll! 🎸✨

For more information, call the library directly at 302-855-1242.

Kids of all ages are welcome to come and build together on Monday, January 12th from 4:00-5:00pm!  Legos, Duplos, Mega Blocks, Magna Tiles, wooden blocks, and cardboard blocks will be available to choose from. For further questions, please call the library at (302) 855-1242. 

This program is designed to encourage imaginative play and teamwork while contributing to a foundation for early mathematical concepts.

Participants come together once a month to discuss various types of books at the Greenwood Public Library. The book to be discussed on Tuesday, January 13 @ 1pm will be, The Inn at Rose Harbor, by Debbie Macomber. Pick up your copy at Greenwood Public Library.  No registration is required. For more information call us at 302-855-1242.

This program is designed to promote literacy, encourage critical thinking, foster social interaction, and promote diverse titles, ideologies and stories to the general public.

Join the Gentlemen and Scholars Book Club at Amity Coffee Roasters on Tuesday, January 13th at 5:30pm. This is a club for Gentlemen and Scholars ages 18+ to discuss books and the ideas within them.

This month we will be discussing "The Bomber Mafia" by Malcolm Gladwell. "The Bomber Mafia" tells the true story of idealistic strategists in the U.S. Army Air Corps, who believed in  developing daylight precision bombing to reduce civilian casualties during World War 2. Copies will be available at the library.

For more info call 302-855-1242.

 L.E.A.P. (Literacy Education Assistance Pups) Program – Read to the Dogs - is free and open to children of all ages. Come in to practice your reading and have a tail-waggin’ good time! L.E.A.P. sessions will be held at the Greenwood Library on the first and third Thursdays of the month. No registration is required; just come to the Greenwood Library any time between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m., choose a 4-legged, tail-wagging reading partner, and enjoy a good book together. Books are provided. For more information, call us at 302-855-1242.

This program is designed to foster a love of reading, promote the habit of reading, supplement formal education and improve social, motor and listening skills amongst our youngest patrons.

Join the adult campaign of Dungeons & Dragons at the Greenwood Public Library on Saturday, January 17 from 10:30am to 2:30 pm. Led by an experienced Dungeon Master, this program promises a fun time for all. Adults 18+. Inexperienced attendees welcome. Space is limited, first come first served. For more information, call us at 302-855-1242. 

This program is a fun way to encourage positive social interaction, teamwork, strategy and healthy competition.

Stop in one Thursday a month for FREE "no questions asked" Wellness & Health screenings for you and your family in proud partnership with HEALTH (Healthy, Engagement, Access, Learning, Teaching, Humanity) for All - University of Delaware's Healthy Communities Initiative. Empathetic support will be available on site for a variety of services, including:

For more information, contact the library at 302-855-1242 and visit https://sites.udel.edu/healthycommunities/healthforall/

Get together to read, talk about books, and do fun activities that go along with the books at Bookworm Buddies on Monday, January 26th from 4:00-5:00pm. Our monthly Bookworm Buddies is split up into different ages into groups. Please register all participating children. For further questions, please call the library at (302) 855-1242.

Butterflies (ages 6-8) will be diving into Leroy Ninker Saddles Up by Kate DiCamillo, followed by related activities.  Kids are encouraged to read (or listen to) the book before the program.  Copies of the book will be available at the Greenwood Public Library, and e-books and e-audiobooks are also available on Libby.

Caterpillars (ages 3-5) will have their own cowboys & cowgirls story time and craft followed by play time.

Little Wrigglers (ages 0-2) will have their own play area with their parents or caregivers.

This program provides an opportunity for young readers to develop literacy, critical thinking, and foster social interaction.

 

The Greenwood Public Library will be hosting a sourdough bread and starters on Tuesday, January 27 @ 4:30pm with Kelli Nuwer.  Learn what is involved with making your own sourdough bread and leave with your own starter to get you going on your own personal bread baking journey! Samples available for tasting. For more information, call us at 302-855-1242.

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.

Bring your best deck to the Greenwood Public Library on Tuesday, January 27th at 5pm to compete and trade with others in the Pokemon Trading Card Game! Inappropriate language and behavior will not be tolerated. Ages 10-17. For more information call 302-855-1242. No registration required.

This program is a fun way to encourage positive social interaction, teamwork, strategy and healthy competition

Quarterly public meeting of our local Friends of the Library group, where members will review previous meeting minutes, treasurer's reports, and discuss any new business. New members are always welcome and encouraged.

Anyone aged 18+ is eligible to join the Friends of the Greenwood Public Library, a non-profit organization whose mission is to support the Greenwood Public Library through outreach, advocacy, and volunteering.  For more info, please get in touch with 302-855-1242 or visit this link https://greenwood.lib.de.us/friends/. 

Bring your toddlers and preschoolers for a fun time with playdough and friends on Wednesday, January 28th from 10:30-11:30am. For further questions, please call the library at (302) 855-1242.

This program is designed to develop socialization and fine motor skills in young children that will prepare them for success in school.

On Wednesday, January 28th at 4pm Teens and tweens can come to the Greenwood Public Library to hang out and play all kinds of games! A Nintendo Switch will be available with several game options but please feel encouraged to bring your own games and controllers as well! Board games and a ping pong table will also be available. TCG's such as Magic: The Gathering, Yugioh, and Pokemon are encouraged as well. Inappropriate language and behavior will not be tolerated.

Ages 10+. For more information go to greenwood.lib.de.us or call 302-855-1242.

This program is a fun way to encourage positive social interaction, teamwork, strategy and healthy competition.

 

Feelings Rock is a music and movement-based class that is designed to help children ages NB-5 and their families navigate social emotional development.  Get ready to learn how to recognize, express and cope with emotions, engage in fun learning activities and promote a healthy body with movement!  We like to have fun with the use of sign language, rhythm sticks, shaker eggs, puppets, stories, instruments and so much more!

Classes are 30 minutes long and designed to keep the children fully engaged! 30 minutes of free play will follow the program. Please register each participating child aged newborn to 5 years old.  Adults need not register. For further questions, please call the library at (302) 855-1242.  This program provides an opportunity for young children to learn important social, emotional, and intellectual skills that will prepare them for success in school.