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Libraries Closed for Labor Day

Please note that the New Castle County Libraries will be CLOSED on Monday, September 6 in observance of Labor Day. Please renew your items early to avoid fines.

Libraries Will Be Closed For Staff Development 9/17

The New Castle County Libraries will be closed on Friday, September 17 for a Staff Development day. Please renew your items early to avoid confusion.

Catalog Under Construction

Please be aware that from Monday, August 30 through Thursday, September 2, the online catalog will NOT ACCEPT HOLDS. We will only have limited functionality as we switch to a new software system. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Address: 1300 Foulk Rd Wilmington DE 19803
Phone: (302) 477-3150
Fax: (302) 477-4545
Hours
Monday 10:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday Closed
Friday 10:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Manager: Jean Kaufman

News and Upcoming Events

Line Dancing

Selected Tuesdays: Sept 21, Oct 5, Oct 19, Nov 9
7:00 pm

Have fun and get the benefits of exercise as you move your feet to the best of soul sounds.
 
Registration required.  Please visit or call the Adult Reference Desk (302-477-3150).

Social Security and You

Selected Wednesdays
6:30 - 7:30

Wednesday, Sept. 29 - Social Security Online: What You Can Do
Wednesday, Oct. 20 - Unlocking the Mysteries of Medicare
Wednesday, Nov. 17 - Planning for Retirement
 
Registration required.  Please visit or call the Adult Reference Desk (302-477-3150).

Using a Novel to Underscore Eye Health

Tuesday, October 26
6:30 - 8:00

Local author, Dr. Robert Abel, uses his novels as a vehicle to inform people about the health of their eyes.  While speaking on eye health, he integrates general wellness and prevention.
 
Registration required.  Please call or visit the Adult Reference Desk (302-477-3150).

A Noisy Library

Friday, September 24
10:30 - 11:15

Musical sounds will be in the library today, with this program presented by the Delaware Aerospace Education Foundation.
 
Ages 3 and up.
 
Registration required.  Please call or visit the Children's Reference Desk (302-477-3150).

Whale Watchers

Friday, November 19
10:30 - 11:15

Whales in the library?  A life-sized baby Right Whale will make an appearance for preschoolers.
 
Ages 3 and up.
 
Registration required.  Please visit or call the Children's Reference Desk (302-477-3150).