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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
Activated Story Tellers
Tuesday 8/10
1 pm
Don't miss the livliest program of the Summer!
Get
ACTIVE
with the activated Story Tellers. This program is for ages 3 & up and requires prior registration.
Registration begins 8/2.
Summer Reading Club-Make A Splash @ Bear Library
August 15th
The Summer Reading Club ENDS Sunday August 15th.
Don't wait, register your hours and collect your Certificate of Completion. The desk will close at 4:30 pm on 8/15. No certificates or awards will be given out after August 15th.
Congratulations to all of our outstanding readers!
PAWS!
August 3rd, 14th & 17th
6:30-7:30 pm Tuesdays 10:15-11:15 am Saturday
Don't forget how to read!!
Keep up your reading skill this summer, come in and read to our special dogs. They are all ears, and waggy tails, ready to hear YOU read! It's doggone FUN too.
Call to reserve a time, or just walk in!
Book Discussion: Daughter of Time
Wednesday, August 11th
7:00 pm
Follow Inspector Grant of Scotland Yard as he searches through history to solve a Royal mystery in this vintage classic of the genre written by Josephine Tey.
Stop at the Information desk to pick up a copy of the book or call 838-3300 for more information about the club.
Story & Craft with Miss Peggy
Tuesday 7/27, 8/3, 8/10
10:30 am
A gentle story time and easy craft for ages 3-6. Registration is limited.
Registration for 7/27 begins 7/19 (full)
Registration for 8/3 begins 7/26
Registration for 8/10 begins 8/2
Seating is limited!