Join us for our first movie of the month on Friday, September 11th @ 11am. It will be a Moment of Reflection 9/11 movie honoring Patriot Day. We will be showing National Geographic's "9/11 One Day in America". Free and open to the public.

Middle School and High School students: It’s never too early to plan for your future! What career paths or industries are you interested in? What are your biggest concerns about going to college? Perhaps we can help you...Join us at the Bridgeville Library for a College Fair on Saturday, October 3rd from 10am-2pm. The following colleges will be attending with educational information and representatives: Towson University, Wor-Wic Community College, and Washington College. Other colleges that could not attend, but will have information here: University of Baltimore, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, University of Pennsylvania, and Salisbury University. 

Community Bridge to Wellness is back! Gentle Yoga with Bonnie (from Ananda Yoga) on Wednesdays @ 6pm starting Aug. 5th -Sept. 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. Wednesday, Sept. 16th from 6-8pm, our Mental Health Vendor Fair is a journey to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health care and well-being with unique vendors that champion mental health. There will be door prizes every 30 minutes, and light refreshments. This is an important community event that provides valued local mental health resources and information to our residents. Participants or each family are invited to make a mini-terrarium. Registration is preferred. Saturdays @ 10am starting Sept. 19th through Nov. 7th (excluding Oct. 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. Join us on “Wellness Wednesdays” @ 8:30am from Sept. 16th-Nov. 4th in our meeting room for self-led exercise. You can choose between the following: a low-impact fitness video, light weight exercise equipment, or walking. The mental health benefits of regular exercise improves your mood, reduces stress, and protects long-term brain health. It can also improve sleep, and build a sense of personal achievement, pride and confidence in your daily life. This program is free and open to the public. Please use courtesy, cooperation, and respect during these sessions. Certified hypnotherapist Dolly Palmer will be at the library on Thursday, Sept. 24th @ 6pm for Healthy Habits Hypnosis: Motivation for Wellness and Balance. This is a workshop using the power of hypnosis to discover how to align your mind and body, so that positive routines feel less like effort and more natural. Registration is required. Visit our "Relaxation Zone" to take time to relax in a designated area, unplug from your device, meditate, and decompress on Wellness Wednesdays anytime from 10am-7pm. You deserve it! Please see each flyer to acknowledge the organizations supporting these programs. Thank you to all!!

Bring the family on Thursday, September 17th from 6-8pm to T.S. Smith Orchard Point Market (9045 Redden Rd., Bridgeville) to enjoy games, crafts, apple tastings, and a photo op area! Registration is required. If registering online, please put the number of people attending in the NOTES REGISTRATION FORM.

Join Ms. Hilary in September on Tuesdays @ 10am for stories, songs, and a themed craft about the A, B, C’s and 1, 2, 3's. All ages are welcome. The first Tuesday (Sept. 1st) it is held at the Seaford Chick-Fil-A. "Little Acorns" Music & Movement will be held on Wednesdays @ 9am in the library. This is a time for Ms. Hilary to model some songs, rhymes, finger plays, and bounces to use at home with your baby. This will encourage early learning to foster early literacy skills and to develop a lifelong love of books. Reading to your baby can support their social and emotional development. 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.

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 a grant from 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. 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. This book is only available in print. Do you need help researching your family history? The Bridgeville Library is offering two beginner genealogy workshops: Monday, September 14th from 10am-12pm or Monday, September 21st from 5:30-7:30pm. It will be a presentation with Alice Min. She will share an informational PowerPoint and you will take home a packet to help you get started on your genealogy. Registration is required.

The Fifth Annual IMPACT Festival for The Inspiring Project will be held on Saturday, September 12th at the Bridgeville Public Library. Join us for a fun-filled day of positivity and good vibes with numerous food and activities, an Adventure Park with 10+ inflatables, gaming, music, face painting, live juggling act by Guinness World Record winner Cascading Carlos at 1:30pm, a quarter auction at 11:00am (info below). Entry to the festival is free, with vendor and Adventure Park at a cost. Adventure Park admission 1/2 price after 1:00. The Impact Festival Quarter Auction will also take place on Saturday, September 12, and you’ll have the chance to win some incredible items; including luxury sunglasses, local business gift cards, Longaberger baskets, Michael Kors items, and MORE! All-In Paddle: $25; Additional Paddles: $5 each. Doors open at 10:00 AM and auction begins: 11:00 AM. With only 120 paddles available, we strongly recommend purchasing yours in advance. There is no guarantee paddles will be available the day of the event! To purchase your paddle, email: [email protected]. Payment accepted through Venmo, CashApp, or check. All proceeds benefit The Inspiring Project’s annual scholarships. Join Ms. Hilary on Thursday, September 10th @ 2pm to discuss 9/11 facts, first responders, neighbors helping neighbors, and communities coming together. Registration is required. Join Ms. Miranda for a fun interactive Book Club for ages 8-14 on Thursday, September 17th at 4pm. This month’s book is Restart by Gordon Korman. Several copies will be available in the library and it is also on the LIBBY, HOOPLA and Kindle Apps. Registration is preferred. Join Small Town Gaming for a FREE Play Day on Saturday, October 17th from 10am-2pm. Play all your favorite games on all your favorite consoles and meet new friends. A free lunch is provided.