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Brandywine Hundred Library

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: 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

Movie Night for Adults

One Monday per month
6:30 pm

Join us for a night at the movies! 
 
Monday, February 15 - Duplicity
Monday, March 8 - Music & Lyrics
 
Please register by visiting or calling the Adult Reference Desk at Brandywine Hundred Library (302-477-3150).
 

Opera In The Library

Sunday, April 18
3:00 pm

As part of our New Castle County Reads: Bel Canto program, Brandywine Hundred Library presents an afternoon of operatic enjoyment. A small band of local opera singers will guide us through some of the history and background of opera, demonstrating with snippets of song and entertaining repartee. All ages welcome.
 
Registration requested but not required.

An Evening with Ann Patchett

Monday, April 12
7:00 pm

New Castle County Libraries are delighted to present Ann Patchett, acclaimed author of Bel Canto, on Monday, April 12.  Winner of both the PEN/Faulkner Award and the Orange Prize in 2002, Bel Canto is this year's New Castle County Reads selection.  Join us in welcoming Ann Patchett to Delaware.
 
This will be the literary event you won't want to miss.  A book signing will follow the presentation.
 
 
Location:
St. Mark's High School Auditorium
2501 Pike Creek Rd
Wilmington DE 19808
 
FREE
No registration necessary.

Book Discussion: Bel Canto

Monday, April 5, 7:00 pm
Wednesday, April 21, 7:00 pm

NCC Reads... Calling all Book Groups !

New Castle County Libraries and the Department of Community Services invites your book group to enjoy the 5th Annual New Castle County Reads selection:
 
Bel Canto  by Ann Patchett
 
Book groups may receive complimentary copies of the book (while they last), and a discussion guide.
 
Register your book group at the Adult Reference Desk of your local library.
 
* Plus... watch for programs related to the book - in April... "NCC Reads" month!