Storytimes near BEAR PUBLIC LIBRARY

Bear Library

Welcome to Bear Library! Need assistance with housing, finances, applying for food benefits, Medicaid, nursing care, childcare, home energy assistance, unemployment, health insurance, mental health resources? A trained specialist is here to guide you every Thursday. Drop-in OR schedule an appointment: delawarelibraries.libcal.com/appointments

Computer Lab, Bear Library

A teleservices specialist is available every Thursday, ready to assist with a range of needs. No appointment required- Walk-ins are welcome! Patrons can rely on the specialist for assistance with: Job/career guidance and training Resume support Computer assistance Help with Delaware ASSIST applications (Medicaid, and SNAP benefits) Housing and food resources Information about DHSS agencies Referrals to partner organizations, and more! Stop by and say hello!

Meeting Room 3, Bear Library

Casual coloring get together. Drop in for a relaxing session of friendly chatting and easy creativity. Adults. Drop-in. Groups of five or more must call ahead to register.

Meeting Room 1A, Meeting Room 1B, Bear Library

Enjoy a fun story time that explores stories, music, languages, movement, and more! Sometimes we will even have special guests join us! Groups of five or more must call ahead to register. Tickets available at the Kid’s Desk 15 minutes before the program. Ages 2 .

The Den, Bear Library

Meet, talk, and play together with other families in the neighborhood! For children and their adult caregivers.

Classroom, Bear Library

The Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.) empowers teens to create and run impactful programs for the Bear community through the library. It’s a vibrant space where you can collaborate, brainstorm, and share ideas while receiving the library’s support to bring your visions to life. Here, you have the opportunity to express your thoughts, plan innovative programs, decide which materials should be available for teens, and connect with new friends while earning community service hours. As a member, you will also engage with the broader community by encouraging more teens to participate in library events. You can launch exciting campaigns and activities to spread the word about what the library has to offer. Additionally, you will help transform the Teen Area into a space that truly reflects the spirit of teens by choosing inspiring decorations, vibrant color themes, and creative ideas for book displays. Let’s make a lasting difference together! Ages 14 - 18 (13 year olds can choose to participate in TAB or PTAB)

Classroom, Bear Library

A collaborative form of storytelling in which you and the other players tell a story by role-playing your character with words and actions. The Game Master sets up the narrative and adjudicates the rules. New players and spectators are welcome. Registration is only required to play. Ages 18 .

Meeting Room 3, Bear Library

Test your memory with trivia and take photos with our photobooth. Plus-create art, play games or just lounge with friends. Ages 12

Meeting Room 2, Bear Library

Walk-in help with digital devices and services. Bring your smartphone, tablet, iPad, Kindle, or laptop and get hands-on help (as per NCC policies). Adults, no registration required.

Meeting Room 3, Bear Library

Bear Library welcomes ALL LEVELS for a knitting and crocheting circle. Adults. Drop-in.

Meeting Room 1A, Meeting Room 1B, Bear Library

Stories, Songs, and Fingerplays introduce babies to language and literacy. For ages birth to two years old with caregiver. Tickets available at the Kid’s Desk.

The Den, Bear Library

Meet, talk, and play together with other families in the neighborhood! For children and their adult caregivers.

The Den, Bear Library

Learn the history and science behind cyanotype print making and create your own piece of art using the power of the sun! Join us for this fun and educational family activity! For Families with Children ages 6 .

Meeting Room 1B, Bear Library

Walk-in help with digital devices and services. Bring your smartphone, tablet, iPad, Kindle, or laptop and get hands-on help (as per NCC policies). Adults, no registration required.

Meeting Room 2, Bear Library

Play the Pokemon™ and YU-GI-OH!™ trading card games with friends. Ages 11-17.

Meeting Room 1A, Bear Library

Unase a nuestro curso GRATUITO de seis sesones, quese ofreceen persona. Tambien, recibira un libro decocina y un certificado de participacion, una vez que complete la encuesta desalida. Aprenderas: · A comer sano y a cocinar por menos · Ahorrar dinero en la tienda decomestibles · Mantener la comida Segura · Ser activo · Prepararcomidas sabrosas y · Planear alimentos Adultos. Regístrate: gcastan@udel.edu o http://www.webneers.net/code?code=HLWIK

Computer Lab, Bear Library

GED and adult education through Delaware Center for Distance Adult Learning (DCDAL) by appointment. Must register in advance. Call 302-883-0420 or visit https://dcdal.org/

Classroom, Bear Library

A teleservices specialist is available, ready to assist with a range of needs. Assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis with no appointment required. Walk-ins are welcome! Patrons can rely on the specialist for assistance with: Employment guidance and training Resume support Assistance with Delaware ASSIST applications (Medicaid and SNAP benefits) Housing and food resources Computer assistance Financial coaching with StandByMe Learning about other DHSS agencies Referrals to partner organizations, and more! Stop by and say hello!

Meeting Room 2, Bear Library

Walk-in help with digital devices and services. Bring your smartphone, tablet, iPad, Kindle, or laptop and get hands-on help (as per NCC policies). Adults, no registration required.

Meeting Room 1A, Meeting Room 1B, Bear Library

Enjoy stories, music and movement. Tickets available 15 minutes before the program. 20 Tickets Available. Ages 2 . Groups of 5 or more must call ahead to register.

The Den, Bear Library

Meet, talk, and play together with other families in the neighborhood! For children and their adult caregivers.

Meeting Room 1A, Meeting Room 1B, Bear Library

Join us at the Bear library and meet some of Tori’s animal friends. Children and families.

Meeting Room 1A, Bear Library

Medicare can feel overwhelming, especially with the amount of information available today. This Medicare 101 educational workshop helps participants gain a better understanding of the different parts of Medicare, enrollment periods, and the coverage options available to them. Attendees will learn the differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans, how Medicare Supplement plans work, prescription drug coverage basics, and important cost considerations including deductibles, copays, and potential penalties. Topics include: · Understanding Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D · Enrollment timelines and avoiding late enrollment penalties · Medicare Supplement vs. Medicare Advantage plans · Prescription drug coverage basics · Doctor and hospital network considerations · Common mistakes people make when enrolling in Medicare · IRMAA (Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount) · Extra benefits that may be available through certain plans Older adults. Registration requested.

Meeting Room 3, Bear Library

Drop in to meet opponents, learn rules and strategy, practice sportsmanship, improve your game, or just have fun playing! All ages. All skill levels. Under age 7 with caregiver.

Meeting Room 1A, Meeting Room 1B, Bear Library

Get creative with your little one! Caregivers and children will share in creating a masterpiece alongside one another while enjoying stories, music and movement. Ages 1-5. Tickets will be available at the children’s desk 15 minutes before the program starts.

Meeting Room 3, Bear Library

A Matter of Balance (MOB) is specifically designed to reduce the fear of falling and improve activity levels among community-dwelling older adults. The program includes eight two-hour classes presented to a small group of 8-14 participants led by trained coaches. The program enables participants to reduce the fear of falling by learning to view falls as controllable, setting goals for increasing activity levels, making small changes to reduce fall risks at home, and exercise to increase strength and balance. The curriculum includes group discussions, mutual problem solving, role-play activities, exercise training, assertiveness training, and a few homework assignments. Participants learn about the importance of exercise in preventing falls and practice exercises to improve strength, coordination, and balance. Participants also conduct a home safety evaluation and learn to get up and down safely. Additional topics include home safety, assertiveness, developing positive strategies for change, reducing barriers to exercise, identifying physical risk factors for falls, personal action planners, recognizing misconceptions about falls, and moving from self-defeating to self-motivating thoughts. Older adults. Registration required.

The Den, Bear Library

Meet, talk, and play together with other families in the neighborhood! For children and their adult caregivers.

Classroom, Bear Library

Pre-Teen Chit Chat is an opportunity for pre-teens to hang out after school, meet new friends, and check out all the awesome resources our library has to offer. Pre-teens will get to decide how they want to spend their time during each lounge – playing games, making arts and crafts, or planning innovative programs. As members, they will also engage with the broader community by encouraging more pre-teens to participate in library events. You can launch exciting campaigns and activities to spread the word about what the library has to offer, while earning community service hours. It’s an important space for this developmental age group to be able to express themselves and decide what resources, programs, and experiences at the library suit their needs. They will also have opportunities to collaborate with the Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.) on projects. Ages 10 - 13 *(13 year olds have the option to join TAB instead, depending on which group better suits them)

Computer Lab, Bear Library

Computer classes for those just learning. Adults only. Space is limited, so registration required. Latecomers may only attend if class is not at full capacity.

Meeting Room 3, Bear Library

Join us for an informal book discussion in-person. Stop by or call the INFO Desk (302-838-3300) for each month’s selection. Adults.