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Libraries Closed November 11

The New Castle County Libraries will be closed on Wednesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans' Day. Please renew your items early to avoid confusion.
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
Interim Manager: Diana J. Brown

News and Upcoming Events

NOTICE !

Brandywine Hundred will be getting new computers on Thursday Nov. 12th. 
 
The new computers will NOT have Floppy drives.
 
Also - all libraries are closed Nov. 11th for Veteran's Day.
 
Best advice: 
---> By November 10th...
Buy a Flash Drive* and copy all your files from floppies to the flash drive.
 
* Flash drives are also known as pen drives, stick drives, and other names.
 
 

Family Fun Days

November 21
1:00 - 2:00 pm

Be part of these creative interactive story programs.
Ages 3-6
 
Please register at the Children's Reference Desk by visiting or calling 302-477-3150.

Super Saturdays

November 7
1:00 - 2:00 pm

Be part of these creative interactive programs on Saturdays with take-home projects.
Ages 6 and up.
 
Please register at the Children's Desk by visiting, or calling 302-477-3150.

Get Up & Get Going : Make a Pendant

Tuesday, November 10
7:00 - 8:00 pm

Try out this crafty program from the New Castle County Art Studio.  Creat and take home your very own pendant.
Ages 7-12.
 
Please register at the Children's Reference Desk by visiting, or calling 302-477-3150.

Get Up & Get Going: Mat Pilates

Saturday, November 7
11:00 am

The Pilates method matwork is a system of exercise that emphasizes the strengthening of the powerhouse region of your body, fluidity of movement, muscle control, and strength.  Bring a towel and water bottle.  For adults.
 
Please register at the Adult Reference Desk by visiting, or calling 302-477-3150.

Understanding the Natural, Sustainable and Organic Terms

Tuesday, November 10
11:00am

Lynne Betts, current President of DOFFA (Delaware Organic Food & Farming Association) will address questions such as where is Delaware in the "organic movement," what is sustainable agriculture, and what to ask for when purchasing healthy foods.  Is "organic" really all it's cracked up to be?

Book Discussion - In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto

Wednesday, November 18
7:00pm

In The Omnivore's Dilemma, Michael Pollan launched a national controversy about the American way of eating; now, in In Defense of Food, he shows us how to change it, one meal at a a time.  Pollan proposes a new answer to the question of what we should eat that comes down to seven simple but liberating words:  "Eat food.  Not too much.  Mostly plants."

The Omnivore's Dilemma for Kids - A Discussion for Kids and Their Parents

Friday, November 13
3:00pm

Do you know what's in the food you eat?  Are you making healthy choices at the grocery store?  Is it possible to eat healthy at the drive-through?  Join us for free snacks, recipes, and ideas about how to eat and shop well, even if you're on a budget.  Don't forget to bring Mom and Dad.
 
For ages 9 and up.

Family Movie Night

September 18, October 9, November 6
6:00 pm

Enjoy a family-friendly movie.
 
Please register by visiting or calling the Children's Reference Desk (302-477-3150).

Movie Night for Adults

November 16
6:30 pm

Join us for a night at the movies!  We will be showing "Sunshine Cleaning" in November.
 
Please register by visiting or calling the Adult Reference Desk (302-477-3150).
 

TEEN PROGRAM: SAT/ACT Practice Test

September 26, October 3, November 14
10:00 am - 2:15 pm

Overcome your jitters with this practice version of the SAT or ACT, administered by the Princeton Review.
 
Register with Princeton Review:
Online:   princetonreview.com/events
or by phone:  1-800-2-REVIEW

School Bunch Book Club

September 30, October 28, November 18
4:00 - 4:45 pm

Check with the Children's Reference Desk to see what we are reading.  For ages 7 - 12.   Please register by visiting or calling the Children's Reference Desk (302-477-3150).

Storytimes - Weekly

Stories, songs, and more for three age groups: Baby, Toddler, and Preschool. 
Dates, times and approximate age ranges:
 
September 15 - December 30, 2009
      BABY (0-23 months) --- Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10:35am 
      TODDLER "Time for Twos" (18 mo-3 yrs) --- Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10:10am
 
September 28 - November 30, 2009**
      PRESCHOOL (3-5 years) --- Mondays**, 1:15pm
** Starting Dec. 16 Preschool storytime moves to Wednesdays (same time: 1:15 pm). 
 
Please register by visiting or calling the Children's Reference Desk at Brandywine Hundred Library (302-477-3150).

Read to the Dogs

Selected Wednesdays at 7:00 pm
September 2 & 23, October 7 & 28, November 4 & 18, December 2 & 16
 
Register your child to read to one of the friendly dogs from PAWS (Pet Assisted Visitation Volunteer Service).  These pooches love to be read to, and children can improve their reading skills by reading aloud to a furry friend!
 
Registration is required.  Please call or visit the Brandywine Hundred Library Children’s Reference Desk (302-477-3150).

Pajama Storytime

Once per month on selected Tuesdays: 9/8, 10/6, 11/3, 12/1

Wear your PJs and snuggle up for some sleepy-time stories.  Ideal for families with young children.
 
Please register by calling or visiting the Brandywine Hundred Library Children's Reference Desk (302-477-3150).