Bear Library

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.

Address: 101 Governor's Place Bear DE 19701

Phone: (302) 838-3300

Fax: (302) 838-3307

Hours

Monday	10:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday	10:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday	10:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday	10:00am - 5:00pm
Friday	Closed
Saturday	10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday	1:00pm - 5:00pm

Acting Manager: Steven Davis

News and Upcoming Events

Story Times

Jitterbugs is for children ages 18-24 months, led by Miss Amy. You can't sit still if you are a Jitterbug! Registration for the next session begins each Monday. Each session begins @11am. (30 minutes) Call 838-3300 for more information or to register.

Preschool Story Time, is for ages 3-6, each tuesday @ 10:15am. (30 minutes) Read and sing with Miss Peggy. There is no registration.

Pajama Story Time is a special story time for families. Come and spend time together singing and listening to Miss Peggy. Each Tuesday @ 6:30pm. (30 minutes) No registration.

Time for Twos is for children ages 24-36 months. Read, sing, dance & make a special project each week with Miss Rose. There is no registration. Thursdays at 10:30am. (30 minutes)

Story Times are Back!

Come and experience the fun of a Story Time. There is no registration for most, call to register for Jitterbugs.

Please call 838-3300 for more information on any of our Story Times.

It's Your Move - Bear Library Chess Club

Tuesdays

6 to 8 pm

The Chess Club is under new direction! Mr. Anderson will hold meetings every Tuesday night for all playing levels and ages. There is NO registration and no experience is needed. Come meet Mr. Anderson, join the group and learn this game of strategy or improve your current game. Check at the Information desk for more information or call 838-3300.

"Chess is the greatest game ever invented, because it only looks like a game."

Scott Kerns

DSTP Study Skills & Math Test Prep Workshop

Saturday, February 13th

1:30 to 3:30 pm

Enroll your elementary, middle or high school student now in our FREE 2 hour program. Standardized testing is just around the corner! Prepare your student with better study habits, skills and building tools needed for test taking excellence. Registration is required for the FREE 2 hour program. Call 838-3300 today, or stop by the Bear Information Desk.

Bear Library Book Club

Second Wednesday of Each Month

7:00 PM

For more information call the library @ 838-3300.

Book Club Selections

Wednesday, February 10th. 7 pm

Devil In the White City: Murder, Magic and Madness at the Fair That Changed America by Eric Larson

Books, CD's, and some Digital Books are available at the Information Desk, stop and pick up a copy today!

PAWS - Read to the Dogs!

1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month

7-8 pm

Our Dogs love to listen! Come and read to Jake, ZZ, Coco Bella or Candy, our special dogs that love to listen to stories read by kids like you!

Call 838-3300 and ask for Miss Rose or Miss Tanya to make an appointment. You will be scheduled to read for 15 minutes.

We are now taking reservations for Tuesday, February 2nd & 16th, 2010

NEW!

Read to the Dogs on Saturdays!

PAWS will be at the Bear Library Saturday, February 13th. Call now to register for Saturday, February 13th. Times are available from 10:15 to 11:15 am.