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Claymont Library

Items Due During Emergency Closings

Please be advised that when the libraries are closed due to inclement weather, items due during that time will NOT be assessed late fees. Patrons are not expected to return their materials during such closures as we cannot guarantee the approaches to the book drops will be cleared.

Libraries Closed for Presidents' Birthdays

Please note that the New Castle County Libraries will be CLOSED on Monday, February 6 for Lincoln's Birthday and Monday, February 20 for Washington's Birthday. Please renew your items early to avoid confusion.

Lost Card Fee

As of February 1, 2012, all public libraries in the state of Delaware will charge patrons $2.00 for a lost card.
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

From Aftrica to the Americas via Music, Song, Dance, & Stories

Monday, February 27th
10:30 am

This is a journey from Africa to the Americas using music, song, dance, and stories as mediums, highlighting the similarities between traditional African culture and African influenced culture in the Americas.

Undersea Adventures

Wednesday, February 29th
10:30 am

Delaware Natural History Museum presents Undersea Adventures, a journey through the ocean depths, and meet some new friends along the way.

Teen Talk!

Thursday, February 23rd
3:30 pm

Want to meet some new friends, have food, fun, and a chance to win an iTunes gift card?  Join us for Teen Talk!  Bring what you'd like to discuss:  it can be a book, a magazine article, a blog posting, a graphic novel, or even a DVD.
 
We will discuss together when to set future meeting dates at our first meeting.

Natural Solutions to Allergy Problems

Thursday, February 2nd
2:00 pm

Over 100 million Americans have allergies or suffer from allergy-related problems.  Sneezing, itchy eyes, and skin rashes only "scratch" the surface of allergy problems.  Fatigue, depression, migraines, arthritis, and even diabetes can be connected to allergic conditions.
 
Registration Required.

It's Time to Heal

Thursday, February 9th
2:00 pm

Claude Jones is the CEO of F.T.I.S. (Failure Turned Into Success, Inc.).  He is also the author of the book It's Time to Heal, which is about how through faith, determination, and a lot of hard work, one individual can turn their life around in a way that society says cannot be done.  Come out to hear his amazing story!
 
Registration required.