The South Coastal Library  in Bethany Beach is the 100% beneficiary of net proceeds of the Beach & Bay Cottage Tour. Books, classes, concerts, programs, technology and much more are provided with the funds. The Library and the Bethany Beach and surrounding area benefits: Funds $35,000 of virtual and in-person events, classes, lectures, concerts, & more, for all ages—your donations pay all the fees Invests in extra copies of high-demand adult books via McNaughton and award-winning children’s books through Junior Library Guild. Provides AWE children’s computers—stuffed with fun learning activities on math, literacy, science and more Helps outfit the Maker Space events with trending craft equipment & supplies—walk in with an idea, walk out with a new project Provides free in-house access to Ancestry.com Contributes over $13,000 to the state-wide library e-catalog—download/stream free books, audios and movies with your card Makes available 200 copies of BookPage for library patrons monthly Maintains a public photocopier Funds the School Partnership Program, bringing interactive children’s events to the local Lord Baltimore Elementary School and the Early Learning Center, this year providing teachers and children with their own copies of books as well as meeting with the author New - Home access to Newspapers.com online for South Coastal Library card holders.