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Appoquinimink Library

Address: 651 North Broad Street Middletown, DE 19709
Phone: (302) 378-5588
Fax: (302) 378-5594
Hours
Monday 10:00am - 8:00pm
Tuesday 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday Closed
Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday Closed
Manager: Paula Davino

SNOW AND HOLIDAY CLOSING

The New Castle County Libraries will close at 5pm on Friday, February 5 and will be closed on Saturday, February 6 and Sunday, February 7 due to the incoming snow. We will also be closed Monday, February 8 in honor of Lincoln's Birthday. We apologize for any inconvenience.

New Castle Public Library Moving

The temporary location of the New Castle Library will be closing for business on 2/14/2010. They will re-open at their permanent home at 424 Delaware Street on 3/20/2010.

News and Upcoming Events

Preschool Storytime

Mondays: February 15, March 8, 15, 22,29 (No Storytime May 24)
10:30 a.m.

Exciting stories, crafts, and fun activities for children age 3 and older. Parents are welcome to stay with the children during storytime.

Retirement Reality Check

Tuesday, February 16th
6:30 p.m.

Where are you in the retirement process? This course covers the five steps to ensuring your retirement is financially stable to meet your needs. To register for this class please call 1-800-267-5002 or go to www.delawaremoneyschool.org

Book Discussion

Third Wednesday of the Month
7:00 p.m.

Join our monthly book group for a lively discussion and a great time. The books we we will be reading:
 
February 17th: The Magus by John Fowles
 
March 17th: I See You Everywhere by Julia Glass
 
April 21st: Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress by Sijie Dai
 
May 19th: Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do and What It Says About Us by Tom Vanderbilt
 
June 16th: The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch

Baby Storytimes

Mondays: March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
10:00 a.m.

Please call the library at 378-5588 to register for Baby Storytime. Please note: Registration will begin when the Spring Happenings Program Guide is published-TBA.

Books are a Blast!!

Due to Inclement Weather this program has been postponed until April 14th!
10:30 a.m.

Let's celebrate Library Lover's Month!! Tom Lilly and the One Step Magic Company will be here to celebrate the love of reading with stories, fun props, and magical slight of hand! Fun for the entire family!