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Bear Library

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
Manager: Eric Kuhn

News and Upcoming Events

Book Discussion: Bel Canto

Wednesday, April 14
7:00 pm

Bunny Springo!

Saturday March 20th
11:00 am to 12 noon

Celebrate the First Day of Spring! Sign up today to play Bunny Springo, Bingo with Bunny pictures. Ages 4 to 10 will have a fun time learning about the symbols of the Spring Season led by Miss Rose.
Call 838-3300 to register today, or stop at the Information Desk to register in person.

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

Tax Assistance (AARP Volunteers)

Mondays (February 1* - April 12, 2010)
10:00am - 2:00pm

Make appointments in advance after Jan 4, in person or by calling 838-3300.  Appointments required; no walk-ins.
 
*(No taxes 2/8 and 2/22 - libraries closed)