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LEWES PUBLIC LIBRARY
February 2024 | E-Newsletter
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The Library is closed Monday, February 19
in observance of Presidents' Day
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
In case of inclement weather, please call the library, visit our website, or check our social media to make sure we are open.
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Meet our Volunteers of the Month:
Amy & Bill Hiller
I started at the Lewes Public Library 18 years ago. When I was in high school I started with a “page job”, and I have worked or volunteered in many different libraries. After moving to Lewes, I applied to be a volunteer at the Lewes Public Library and it was a wonderful decision. For many years, I worked at the circulation desk on Tuesday mornings. I particularly enjoyed shelving books. After the COVID reopening, I started taking care of the “New Books” shelves.
Over the years, I have been very impressed by the growing number of services the Lewes Public Library provides to the community. Libraries are no longer just places to borrow books! Amy
Having spent five years covering books in the back room of the library I’ve gotten to see how many material services the Lewes Public Library provides to the community such as distributing winter coats for children, powdered infant formula for new mothers, and snack packs for youngsters as well as satchels of books for discussion by the area’s many book clubs. Lewes would be a lesser place without the many services I see the library provide from week to week. Bill
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STEM Time with Sylvan
Thursday, February 1 | 5:30 PM | In-person
For kids 5 - 12 years old.
Students will build and code a robot meant to pull as much weight behind it as possible. They'll learn about friction and balanced vs unbalanced forces.
Details and required registration.
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Under the Microscope
Wednesday, February 7 | 5:30 PM | In-person
Come explore something new each month with our digital microscopes. Take a closer look at what's around your world!
For kids 5 - 12 years old.
Details.
Under the microscope is generously sponsored by the M&T Bank Charitable Foundation.
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Colorín Colorado
Saturday, February 10 | 10:30 AM | In-person
Come to the library for Spanish story time! Explore and learn Spanish through books, songs, and activities. Immersion teaching-learning strategies engage participants and get them comfortable with the Spanish language.
Details.
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Homeschool Connection: Candy Sushi
Tuesday, February 13 | 1:00 PM | In-person
Come make a box of candy sushi to give to your Valentine. Some allergens may be present.
For K - 5th Graders.
Details and required registration.
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02 4 U: Self Care for Caregivers of Children
Tuesday, February 13 | 6:30 PM | In-person
Put on your oxygen mask! Join us for a parent-centered wellness activity while the kids are entertained in the library.
Details and required registration.
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Tools for Tots: | Preparing Kids for Doctors Appointments
Tuesday, February 20 | 11:00 AM | In-person
Going to the doctor can be challenging (though necessary) part of a kid's development. Learn positive tips and strategies to prepare children and families for a lifetime of good preventative care.
Details.
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Baby Friday
Friday, February 23 | 10:30 AM | In-person
Multiple play stations are set up in our programming room for you and your baby (0 - 18 months) to enjoy and interact with that will aid in cognitive, motor, and early literacy development.
For 0 - 18 Months
Details.
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Friendship Bracelets
Thursday, February 29 | 6:00 PM | In-person
Join your friends at the library for a friendship bracelet workshop. We will learn how to make two different beginner style patterns: chevron and candy stripe. Learn new techniques and how to incorporate beads and charms. All materials will be supplied.
Details and required registration.
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I Spy
Stop by the kids' room to check out our I Spy display. Find everything and win a prize. New challenges every month!
This program is made possible through the generous support of Baker Petroleum.
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Dolly Parton's
Imagination Library
Provides FREE books by mail for children ages birth up to 5, throughout Delaware.
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Note: Teen programs are for ages 12 - 18 and
registration is required. All programs are FREE.
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Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Thursday, February 1 | 6:00 PM | In-person
The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is the most influential component of Lewes Library's teen department. TAB decides on programs, movies, books, special events, guidelines, rules, collections, and all other matters involving the teen department.
Details and registration.
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Teen Art Series
Thursday, February 8 | 6:00 PM | In-person
The Teen Art Series will introduce a variety of art forms including drawing, painting, and mixed media projects.
Details and registration.
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Valentine Bake Sale
Saturday, February 10 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | In-person
Swing by the library to pick up a special Valentine treat. All proceeds will go toward the library's teen creative writing and arts program.
Details and registration.
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The Breakfast Club - A Book Club for High Schoolers
Saturday, February 10 | 10:30 AM | In-person
This month's book is Circe by Madeline Miller.
This New York Times bestseller which re-imagines the life of Circe, formidable sorceress of The Odyssey.
Details and registration.
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Homeschool Connection
Tuesday, February 13 | 1:00 PM | In-person
Play board games, video games, VR Goggles, socialize, have snacks, or just chill out with friends. Registration is required.
For 6 - 12 Graders.
Details and registration.
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Teen Game Night
Wednesday, February 14 and February 28
6:00 PM | In-person
Teens can choose from one of our many games in the library's game closet, or bring a game from home to teach their friends.
Details.
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SAT Prep with Sylvan Learning Center
Monday, February 19 | 10:00 AM | In-person
SAT Practice testing hosted by Sylvan Learning Center of Lewes. Tests take approximately 3.5 hours to complete.
Details and registration.
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Throwback Thursday | Shrek (2001) - Teens picked it!
Thursday, February 24 | 5:30 PM | In-person
An embittered ogre named Shrek finds his home in the swamp overrun by fairy tale creatures banished by the obsessive ruler Lord Farquaad. With the help of Donkey, Shrek makes a pact with Farquaad to rescue Princess Fiona in exchange for regaining control of his swamp.
Details and registration.
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Emily Dickinson on Stage
Alternate Saturdays through April 20
12:00 PM | In-person
Poetry on Stage is a unique opportunity for adults and teens to study and discuss important poets and their work and to prepare a public performance based on their poetry. This year focuses on the work of Emily Dickinson (1830 – 1886) who revolutionized American poetry through her structural innovations and mastery of language.
Details and required registration.
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Dungeons and Dragons
Saturdays | 12:00 PM | In-person
Experience a fantasy world similar to Lord of the Rings: battle monsters, discover treasures, go on adventures! No previous experience required.
Details.
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Programs especially for those born between 1980 - 1994.
All programs are FREE and, unless indicated otherwise,
you MUST REGISTER to receive instructions for joining the program.
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Sushi Rolling 101 (for Millennials) - NEW!!
Tuesday, February 6
6:00 PM ET | In-person
Join us for a full sushi rolling tutorial. All materials will be supplied.
This class is reserved for millennials (born 1980-1994).
Details and registration.
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Align & Design - NEW!!
Saturday, February 10 and February 24
10:30 AM ET | In-person
Free, gentle yin yoga followed by a creative, social workshop and coffee bar! The February 10 class is filled with self-love and reflection.
This class is reserved for millennials (born 1980-1994).
Details and registration.
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Pints and Pages: A Book Club for Millennials
Tuesday, February 27 | 6:30 PM ET | In-person
Copies of the current book will be available to check out at the Circulation Desk. Each month a local brewery will sponsor our event with new, seasonal brews.
This month's discussion is on Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson
This class is reserved for millennials (born 1980-1994).
Details and registration.
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Millennials - we want to hear from you!
We're looking for suggestions for new programs and you can have a say.
Please click here to fill out this 3-question survey which will help us better serve you!
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All programs are FREE and, unless indicated otherwise,
you MUST REGISTER to receive instructions for joining the program.
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Conversation with Sadeqa Johnson | The House of Eve
Thursday, February 8 | 5:00 PM Eastern Time | In-person and Online
Join us in the library or online for a conversation with Sadeqa Johnson, author of The House of Eve. Set in 1950s Philadelphia and Washington, DC, this work of historical fiction explores what it means to be a woman and a mother, and how much one is willing to sacrifice to achieve her greatest goal.
Co-sponsored by the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice
Details and registration.
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BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS
All are welcome to join!
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Not Sure What to Read Next?
BookLetters offers a wide variety of reading list choices for adults, children, and young adults. Sign up.
Let us inspire you with our Book Lists for Adults, including print and digital titles.
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DISCUSSION GROUPS
Join us for any or all of the stimulating,
interactive groups that keep you thinking.
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Food for Thought
Mondays | 1:30 PM ET | Online & In-Person
No meeting on Monday, February 19
Be prepared to put your brain in high gear for a stimulating, comfortable atmosphere of reasoned interaction.
Details and registration.
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Topical Seminars | Artificial Intelligence
Wednesday, February 14 | 3:00 PM ET | In-Person
A monthly seminar series based upon essays with topics including philosophy, arts and literature, science, politics, economics, and communications. Participants read an essay, submit a written response in advance, then join a lively discussion on the posted pieces.
Details and registration.
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Socrates Café
Thursdays | 11:00 AM ET | Online & In-Person
A discussion group providing an opportunity for people from a variety of backgrounds to share their knowledge and experiences from a philosophical perspective. These meetings promote the sharing and exploration of ideas rather than debating the pros and cons of different viewpoints.
Details and registration.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE CONVERSATION GROUPS
NOTE: these are not traditional classes, but an informal and friendly group of people who already speak some of the language, have studied it, or are taking classes elsewhere.
Registration required.
These groups are made possible by the support of Roy Fitzgerald and Jennie Keith.
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ACTIVITY GROUPS
Registration may be required.
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Mah Jongg
Mondays | 1:00 PM ET | In-person
Open to experienced players who follow the National Mah Jongg League rules, and are able to sustain a fast-paced game.
Registration not required. Attendees are strongly encouraged to wear a mask.
Details.
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Poetry Free Write
Mondays
3:00 PM | In-person
No meeting on 2/19
Explore your writing passion! Writers at all levels are welcome and you do not need to be a member to attend.
Details.
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FreeWrite!
Wednesdays
6:00 PM
In-person
An informal gathering of writers of ALL skill levels to practice in a friendly and nurturing atmosphere.
Details.
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Art Free Write
Thurs, 2/1 and 2/15 2:30 PM | In-person
Participants will use various works by local artists as prompts to spark their own original poems, essays, or stories, which they can choose to share with the group.
Details.
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Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group
Tuesdays | 10:00 AM ET | In-person
A support group for those caring for someone with Alzheimer's or other type of dementia, facilitated by an Alzheimer's Association volunteer.
Details and registration.
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Adult Coloring Group
Tuesdays | 2:00 PM ET | In-person
Join us for meditative coloring and herbal tea. Great for stress relief and relaxation as well as socializing.
Details.
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Craft Club | Wrapped Beaded Bracelets
Thursday, February 8 | 1:00 PM ET | In-Person
Craft workshop offered by local artist Rita Healey. This month is experimenting with drawing faces. Class size is limited to 10 people.
Details and registration.
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In the Loop: Knitting and Crocheting Group
Thursdays | 2:00 PM ET | In-Person
Join a weekly casual gathering of enthusiasts by the fireplace to work on favorite projects and occasionally help each other.
Details.
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KidLit Writers' Group
Thursday, February 15 | 6:00 PM ET | Online & In-person
A critique group — not a class — for adults who would like to write for the children’s market. All children’s genres welcome!
Details and registration.
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LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS
Registration required.
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Healthy Living Workshop | How to Self Manage Chronic Disease
Tuesdays | 9:30 AM ET | In-person
thru February 20
The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services presents a 6-week series on the Delaware Chronic Condition Self-Management Program. Increase your knowledge about chronic health conditions including anxiety, arthritis, asthma, blood pressure, COPD, depression, emphysema, heart or kidney disease, obesity, and other physical or mental conditions.
Details and registration.
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Science and Society | Light, Life and Health: from Evolution to Laser Surgery
Tuesday, February 6 | 5:00 PM ET | Online
Life evolved under the sun, which powers 99% (not all!) of life on earth. Aside from eating photosynthetic plants and other animals big and small which eat them too, our long-term relationship with the sun is wonderfully complex, and somehow balanced in ways we barely understand. Join us online as Dr. Rox Anderson explains this relationship, including its impact on modern medicine.
Details and registration.
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Sussex Bird Club | Bird Atlases in the Age of eBird
Sunday, February 11 | 2:00 PM ET | Online & In-person
Join the Sussex Bird Club online or in-person to hear Gabriel Foley, Coordinator for the Maryland & DC Breeding Bird Atlas 3, discuss how bird atlasing has changed, how atlases and eBird work together, and how you can contribute.
Details and registration.
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Sussex County Genealogical Society | Research Planning for the Win
Saturday, February 17 | 10:00 AM ET | Online & In-person
Join online or in-person for a presentation by Diana Elder titled "Research Planning for the Win: Next Steps for Breaking Down a Brick Wall."
Details and registration.
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Emily Dickinson on Stage
Alternate Saturdays through April 20
12:00 PM | In-person
Poetry on Stage is a unique opportunity for adults and teens to study and discuss important poets and their work and to prepare a public performance based on their poetry. This year focuses on the work of Emily Dickinson (1830 – 1886) who revolutionized American poetry through her structural innovations and mastery of language.
Details and registration.
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Fireside Chats | Masters of the Air: FDR, RAF and the American Flyboys
Sunday, February 18 | 5:00 PM ET | Online & In-person
Join us in-person in the library or online for a presentation by Fireside Chats host Paul Sparrow. Learn the true story behind the hit Apple TV series Masters of the Air by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, the third part of the trilogy following Band of Brothers and The Pacific.
Details and registration.
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History Revival, Coastal Chronicles | The Fenwick Island Lighthouse
Saturday, February 24 | 5:00 PM ET | In-person & Online
Join us as Winnie Lewis (president of the New Friends of the Fenwick Island Lighthouse) and her daughter, Tracy Lewis, present the history of the Fenwick Island Lighthouse.
Details and registration.
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Oppenheimer: The Man, the Movie, and the Book
Friday, March 1 | 5:00 PM ET | In-person
Back by popular demand! Lewes resident, Fred Dylla, a physicist who studied with several of Oppenheimer’s Manhattan Project colleagues while he was a graduate student at MIT, will discuss the impact of Oppenheimer on generations of scientists in the US, and his valiant attempts to put atomic weapons and energy under international controls.
Details and registration.
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PERFORMANCES AND READINGS
Registration required.
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Lunchtime Story Readings for Adults
Sunday, February 11 | 12:30 PM ET | Online
Bring your lunch—or just a cup of joe—to this half-hour short-story reading by a professional actor or guest reader with a brief chat following.
Note: these stories are intended for adults due to thematic material and language.
Details and registration.
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Love Letters
Saturday, February 17 | 5:00 PM ET | In-person
The Lewes Public Library’s Spoken Word Society is proud to present Cape May Stage’s Roy Steinberg and Marlena Lutsik in a staged reading of Love Letters, a play by A.R. Gurney, which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Love Letters is a tender, tragi-comic, and nuanced examination of the shared nostalgia, missed opportunities, and deep closeness of two lifelong, complicated friends.
Details and registration.
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Tea for Three: Lady, Pat & Betty
Saturday, March 2 | 5:00 PM ET | In-person
Just in time for Women's History month - a performance by Emmy Award-winning actress Elaine Bromka. What is it like for a woman when her husband becomes the President of the United States – and she is suddenly thrust into the spotlight?
Join us as Lady Bird, Pat and Betty explore the hopes, fears, quirks and loves of Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon and Betty Ford in what Mrs. Nixon called “the hardest unpaid job in the world.”
NOTE: this event is in the Lewes Elementary School Auditorium (820 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE).
Details and required registration.
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MONEY SCHOOL CLASSES
Registration required. Walk-ins welcome, as space allows.
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Financial Fitness Checkup: Your Blueprint for Financial Health
Wednesday, February 21 | 1:00 PM ET | In-person
Details and registration.
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WHAT'S NEW AT THE LIBRARY | COME VISIT THE FRIENDS BOOK SHOP
See how the Friends of the Lewes Public Library supports the library's collections with the Just Between Friends Shop.
We Sell:
- NEW Children’s Books
- Quality Used Books
- Lewes Apparel and Items
- Tote Bags
- Video DVDs
- And more…
Proceeds are used for book and media purchases, special projects, and other Library needs.
Check out this video of the Shop and all we offer!
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BOOK DONATIONS
Friends accept up to 10 donated books per person. Please review our Book Donation Policy t o determine whether we can take the items.
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Drop in Tech Help
(First and Third Friday of Every Month)
February 2 and 16 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET | In-Person
Drop in for help with technology. No appointments are required, and assistance is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Details
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Job/Career, Health, and Social Service Assistance at the Library
In-person at the library | No appointment necessary
Tuesdays and Wednesdays | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
A trained staff person is available in the library to help with a variety of employment, health, social service, and other needs.
Services are free, confidential, and available to everyone. More information here.
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JOB & CAREER: Job Seeker Resources
Looking for a job? Need a career change? This FREE program offers resources designed to help you be successful.
Schedule a FREE 30 minute phone consultation with an Employment/Career Advisor to discuss any questions you have regarding career and related needs.
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Humane Animal Partners Furry Friends Friday
Friday, February 2 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
On the first Friday of every month, representatives from the Humane Animal Partners will have a table in the lobby. They will provide information, answer questions, and have companion animals looking for a loving home.
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LITTLE FREE PANTRY
Located outside the library.
Take what you need, leave what you can.
Sponsored by the Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots program
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NOTARY SERVICES
The library provides notary service. Please call (302) 645-2733 during library business hours to make an appointment. There is a $5 per person fee.
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The library is free to use, but running it is not. As an independent library, every year the Lewes Public Library must raise 50% of its annual operating budget.
If you value your local library and appreciate everything it does for your community, your friends, family, and neighbors, please consider supporting the library.
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