Community Bridge to Wellness is back! Join us at the library with Bonnie (from Ananda Yoga) for Gentle Yoga on Wednesdays @ 6pm starting August 5th through September 23rd. These classes are open to all ages and levels, and are open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Beginners are welcome! Please bring your own mat. These classes are brought to you by the Sussex County Health Coalition. Join us for our 2nd annual Besties Brunch on Saturday, August 22nd from 10am-1pm as we pamper ourselves and introduce you to local businesses that offer wellness & personal products: Arbonne & Loft Pilates-health & wellness products - pilates class; Gambrell F.I.T-stretch therapy; Grit & Grace-permanent jewelry; Little Wagon Produce-fresh fruit-flowers-honey; ThistleStop Cottage Bakery-sourdough - baked goods - gluten free options; UnPlugged Forest-sound bath - eucalyptus; Juice Plus+ - plant nutrition- certified health coach. MENU: Peachy Mocktails, Fresh Garden Salad w/Chicken Salad, Peach Cobbler with Ice Cream. THIS EVENT IS FULL! Join us on Saturdays @ 10am starting September 19th through November 7th (excluding October 10th) for grief support sessions to discuss how to handle the grief you may be experiencing. Each session will focus on listening and empathy. The facilitators will guide you to find comfort and adapt to life after loss. These sessions will be facilitated by Community Health Workers Latoya Harris and Kaytra MacDonald. Registration is preferred. These sessions are brought to you by a grant from The Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium.

Join us at the library with Bonnie (from Ananda Yoga) for Gentle Yoga on Wednesdays @ 6pm starting August 5th through September 23rd. These classes are open to all ages and levels, and are open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Beginners are welcome! Please bring your own mat. These classes are brought to you by the Sussex County Health Coalition. Join us to celebrate "The End of The Summer Reading Celebration" on Thursday, August 20th from 6-8pm. We will draw tickets and announce our winners. Light refreshments will be served. Registrations are required. Please call 302-337-7401 ext. 101 or online: delawarelibraries.libcal.com/calendar/bridgeville. If registering online. please put the number of people attending in the NOTES REGISTRATION FORM.

Join Ms. Hilary on Tuesdays @10am in July for stories, songs, and rhymes about the Summer Reading Program theme "Unearth a Story". All ages are welcome! She would love to have you! "Little Acorns" Music & Movement will be held on Wednesdays @ 9am in the library with Ms. Hilary. Enjoy dancing, swaying, or just observing at this time of movement, rhythm, and fun. Ms. Hilary will model some songs, rhymes, finger plays, and bounces to use at home. Join Ms. Hilary for Kids Craft Days for the Summer Reading Program. They will be held on Wednesdays in July @ 10am. All ages are welcome! The crafts are: July 29th - Dino eyes. Bring your child to the library on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month @11am to read to these sweet dogs, Oliver and Penny. The goal of the Literacy Education Assistance Pups (L.E.A.P.) is to improve the literacy skills of children and grow their enthusiasm for reading. Children in grades 1 through 6 are invited to join us at the library with Bonnie (from Ananda Yoga) for a "Calm Child Yoga" on 3 separate Saturdays (August 1st, 8th and 15th) from 12-1pm. Bonnie is a yoga therapist and instructor who can help your child improve their focus, concentration, and listening skills for the upcoming school year. Registration is required. Children under the age of 10 must be supervised by their parent. These are 3 separate classes, so be sure to specify if you want to be on all three lists (for online, you must go to each date and register). Please bring your own mat. "Little Acorns" Music & Movement will be held on Wednesday, August 5th and Wednesday, August 12th @ 9am in the library. Join Ms. Hilary for Kids Craft Days for the Summer Reading Program. They will be held on Wednesday, August 5th and Wednesday, August 12th @ 10am. The crafts are: August 5th -Air Dry Clay Prints; August 12th-Dino Dirt Cups. All ages are welcome! Read to the L.E.A.P. Dogs on Tuesday, August 11th and Tuesday, August 25th @ 11am.

Join us on Monday, August 3rd @ 2pm for a fun cardio drumming class. PACE Your Life will be hosting "Drums Alive", suitable for all abilities and free to attend. It will be held on a first come-first served basis for up to 32 people. All equipment needed will be provided and you have an option to stand or sit.  Join us at the library with Bonnie (from Ananda Yoga) for Gentle Yoga on Wednesdays @ 6pm starting August 5th through September 23rd. These classes are open to all ages and levels, and are open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Beginners are welcome! Please bring your own mat. These classes are brought to you by the Sussex County Health Coalition. Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 3-4pm at the library for BINGO! It's FREE to attend with FREE prizes. We will play at least six games of regular bingo for $5 Walmart Gift Cards. Up to two cards per person. Repeat winners will receive alternate prize. Refreshments will be provided by the Bridgeville Library. Players must be 18 yrs. or older. ---Adult Craft Night is FULL---Join us on Tuesday, August 4th from 6-8pm to make a 13" wreath of your choice. We have various ribbons and burlap for a base, and a variety of decorations for your personalized creations. Registration is required. call 302-337-7401 ext. 101 or delawarelibraries.libcal.com/calendar/bridgeville. Join us on Wednesday, September 9th from 11am-1pm as we discuss our book selection “Still Life in Blood” with the author Crystal Heidel and enjoy a variety of local cuisine. registration is required. Please call 302-337-7401 ext. 101 or online: delawarelibraries.libcal.com/calendar/bridgeville. This book is only available in print.

Tweens and Teens (ages 10-17). You are invited to join Ms. Hilary every Tuesday, anytime from 12-3pm at the library. She will have fun crafts to make and snacks. Bring your friends and enjoy your summertime together! Want to learn a new way to communicate? Join us on Thursday, August 13th @ 10am for "Land & Soil in the Ecosystem". A Delaware Farm Bureau representative will be at the library to introduce their connection to agriculture and teach a “Land and Soil in the Ecosystem” lesson. The students will then plant seeds and learn how to care for them at home. Registration is required. Join Delaware hydrogeologists on Thursday, August 27th @ 11am to learn about Delaware’s Geology and geologic history. Students will also spend time discussing and looking at some of the fossils of Delaware and the MidAtlantic region. Registration is required.