Our Mission: The Friends of the Del Webb Library at Indian Land is a non-profit, non-political, volunteer service organization formed to promote and support the literary, educational, and community roles of the Library.
As a branch of the Lancaster County Library, with limited funds, increasing costs and the desire to expand its services, the Del Webb Library at Indian Land needs community support. Join us! The Friends of the Library need you.
Friends' upcoming programs at Del Webb Library - bring a neighbor, Friends membership is NOT required to attend.
On the 4th Tuesday of the month the Friends has a venue reserved starting at 4:30 pm and programs may be scheduled to begin at any time prior to 7pm. Note: Programs must be scheduled through the Friends of the Del Webb Library contactdwf.brd@gmail.com (NOT THE DEL WEBB LIBRARY)
2025 PROGRAMS
Program next Tuesday, April 22nd @ 5:00 PM at the Del Webb Library
Friends of the Del Webb Library Members, join us and bring a guest too.
“Follow The White Blazes"- A Journey of Recovery While Backpacking the Appalachian Trail, is a tale of two worlds: the subculture of long-distance hiking on the Appalachian Trail (AT) 2198 miles, and the struggle and triumphs of overcoming the destruction caused by alcoholism and PTSD.
In the fall of 1988, Eagle Trail Dancer took the first step on the AT, not knowing that the trail would be his companion in the journey towards sobriety. The tale unfolds over 35 years of hiking the AT, not in one continuous stretch, but in sections, a feat often overlooked in traditional narratives about the AT.
Eagle Trail Dancer shares his unique training system that allowed him to keep pace with through hikers despite hiking in sections. He provides practical advice on how to prepare for sectional hiking and how to integrate the discipline, goal setting, and motivation required on the trail into everyday life. The white blazes on the trail become more than just trail markers; they transform into life lessons, guiding the reader on their own personal journey.
White Blazes is not just about the physical journey but delves into the mental and emotional transformation that accompanies such an endeavor. Eagle Trail Dancer shares his experiences with the twelve-step recovery process of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), portraying his struggle and ultimate victory over addiction. He illustrates the power of the wilderness in healing and self-discovery, highlighting the parallels between the ups and downs on the trail and life’s challenges.
This book is not only for those grappling with addiction or interested in hiking but also for anyone seeking inspiration and a deeper understanding of themselves. Eagle Trail Dancer’s journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, the value of community, and the transformative power of nature. So, lace up your hiking boots, open your heart, and join the author on his remarkable journey of sobriety and adventure on the Appalachian Trail.
“Follow The White Blazes"- A Journey of Recovery While Backpacking the Appalachian Trail can be ordered now on many online platforms like Amazon, Walmart, Barnes and Noble etc.
Author Talk: Due to publication delay, this program will be rescheduled in 2025. Mark Reinisch will discuss his latest book on The Wellness Ethic—How to Thrive in an Unpredictable World (Where Stupid Things Can Happen) is a self-help book that makes wellness accessible, actionable, and engaging. When you have a Wellness Ethic, you nurture your mind, body, and spirit to deliver a steady stream of happiness into your life. You cultivate loving relationships. You find joy in your personal passions. You pursue meaning and fulfillment in your work. You thrive. Mark is delighted to sign books.
More programs are being scheduled!
We hope you enjoyed our past events:
SCCL resident Susan Olsen Wallerstein, Ph.D. is a retired educator with an abiding interest in connecting the past with the present, the transmission of culture through artifacts, and making historical cultural assets meaningful and relevant especially to young people. After a 40-year career in education and before moving SCCL, Susan spent more than five years working as member and Chair of a local arts commission to re-engage her community and visitors around one of the largest collections of restored WPA/New Deal era murals.
AMY CLIPSTON Author Talk: Tuesday, October 15, 5:00 - 6:30 pm NOTE DATE CHANGE
Christmas is simply a time for love. Enjoy a simple Amish Christmas in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, that is sweetened by second chances, trimmed in love, and wrapped in faith.
Novella is titled "Bird-in-Hand Christmas"
Lovely: Master Gardner Danielle Barr on Curious Plant Names and Tidbits, Tuesday, August 27th @ 6:30 pm.
Danielle Barr is the President Elect and a Master Gardener with the York County Master Gardeners Association. Currently retired, she formerly worked over forty years in Banking Information Systems. Upon retirement she has fulfilled a long time desire to become a Master Gardener and currently assists with the annual symposium, children's gardens, plant sales and community service gardening projects.
Everyone had a great time at: SCCL Writers Guild program at the library, Tuesday, April 30th at 5:00 pm.
"Writers Guild Sun City Carolina Lakes exists to foster and grow the writing talents and desires of its membership. Our primary mission is to nurture and grow creativity creatively."
Members of the Writers Guild will be reading original memoirs.
Informative! Lancaster County Veterans Affairs Program, Tuesday, May 28th @ 6 pm. Beth Raffaldt, Deputy Director Veterans Affairs
Discussion will focus on the common interests in the Indian Land area: Pension with aid & attendance, home health, assisted living & nursing homes and benefits, but will be open for questions about anything.
Everyone enjoyed! Author Talk: Heidi Gray McGill will discuss her latest book, Tuesday, June 25th @ 5 pm Healing of the Heart is a standalone novel and book 4 in her Discerning God's Best series of Christian Historical Romances. Paperbacks are $14.99 on Amazon if you wish to purchase.
- 11/6/23 About the Book… Lost and Found
Valerie Fortier, a New England native, graduated from American International College (AIC) in Springfield, Massachusetts and studied Accounting at Northeastern University. Her career included Office Manager of several companies and she was the Corporate Relocation Services Director at a large Atlanta real estate firm for eighteen years until her retirement. Her interests are varied. Valerie is an enthusiastic playwright and is the Director of a dramatic club that features table readings of original scripts. Several of her plays have been performed. In addition, she is an active member of the local Duplicate Bridge Club, the Performing Arts Club and the Writers Guild in her community. Valerie makes her home in the metro Charlotte area with her husband Dennis. They have two grown sons, Jeremy, and Andy.
- Going Up: Third Floor, Karma: A nonfiction love story involving mysterious events by Lorraine Russell and Thomas Russell
- 6/10/23 Amy Clipston: her latest Amish and contemporary books, including why she is writing contemporaries: her inspiration, etc.