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Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library

Libraries Closed for Memorial Day

Please note that the New Castle County Libraries will be CLOSED on Monday, May 28 for the Memorial Day holiday. Please renew your items early to avoid confusion.
Address: 2nd and High Sts Odessa DE 19730
Phone: (302) 378-8838
Fax: (302) 378-7803
Hours
Monday 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am - 8:00pm
Thursday 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm
Sunday Closed
Director: Karen Quinn

News and Upcoming Events

New Castle County Family Resource Fair

Wednesday, May 16, 2012
4:00pm - 8:00pm

Location:
Kathleen H. Wilbur Elementary School
4050 Wrangle Hill Road, Bear, Delaware
 
You are cordially invited to take part in the inaugural New Castle County Family Resource Fair. The fair is designed to provide parents, caregivers and the community-at-large with a single point of access to resources that support the needs of children of all ages. Local, county and state non-profit organizations will be disseminating information about their programs and services at this family-friendly event.
 
There will be lots of fun for children of all ages with door prizes, a face/hand painting station, strolling book characters and a craft station.
 
For more information contact your local New Castle County library.

Two O'Clock Sunday Series

May 20 @2:00
 
The American Drive-In Movie Theater
 
America's love affair with movies and automobiles combined in 1933 in New Jersey with the opening of the first drive-in theater. Learn why and how this entertainment venue began, grew and declined, plus the local story of Delaware's longest-operating outdoor venue, the Diamond State Drive-In, which closed in 2008. With Ed Okonowicz.
This program is partially funded through a grant from the Delaware Humanities Forum.
 
 

Teen Lit Mag 2012

Are you a teen (ages 12-19) or do you know a teen who loves to write, illustrate, or take pictures?  Check out our Teen Literary Magazine page, where you can find submission guidelines and the 2011 Mag.  If you’d like to join the blog, just send an “invite me” request to nccteenzine at gmail.com.  Join us as we gear up for a Summer of writing and illustrating workshops!

Healthy Family with Joni Arnao

Saturday, May 19 at 11:00
 
Learn to make healthy 20 minute meals for kids and families.
 
Bring the kids!
 
There will be samples, recipes, and websites.

Kids' Book Club

Thursday, May 17
 
5:30-6:30
 
The Gravity Keeper by Simon Bloom
 
For readers ages 9-12, pick up the book at the library, read it, and come back for fun, discussion and refreshments!!
 
Registration limited to 10, please register at desk.