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Claymont 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: 3303 Green St Claymont DE 19703
Phone: (302) 798-4164
Fax: (302) 798-6329
Hours
Monday 10:00am - 8:00pm
Tuesday 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday Closed
Manager: Beth Kloetzer

News and Upcoming Events

An Evening with Ann Patchett

Monday, April 12th
7 pm

New Castle County Reads...2010
 
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
 
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.
 
St. Mark's High School Auditorium
2501 Pike Creek Rd
Wilmington DE 19808

Book Discussion: Bel Canto

Wednesday, April 21
10:00 am

Poetry

Monday, April 12th
6:00 pm

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK kick's off with this program.
 
Rebecca Cooper, of Biggs Museum, will read poetry from local Delaware poets inspired by an object from the collections at the Biggs Museum.
 
Adults.  Registration Required.

Small Vegatable Gardening

Tuesday, April 13th
6:30 pm

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK continues...
 
Joe Corello, New Castle County Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners, will cover such needs as:  tools, supplies, preparation, planting, tending the garden, harvesting your crops, and preparing for the next season.
 
Adults.  Registration required.

Amphibians Visit The Library

Wednesday, April 14th
3:30 pm

As part of our NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK celebration, The Delaware Museum of Natural History brings an amphibian exhibit with live creatures to the library.
 
Ages 9 and up.
 
Registration required.