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Elsmere Library

Address: 30 Spruce Ave Wilmington DE 19805
Phone: (302) 892-2210
Fax: (302) 892-2213
Hours
Monday 10:00am - 8:00pm
Tuesday 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday Closed
Manager: Beth Kloetzer

News and Upcoming Events

Summer Fun

Tuesday, June 15 @ 2pm - Silly Joe
Silly Joe Consiglio sings fun kids songs and plays games with children!

Saturday, June 19 @ 1pm - Winterthur - Summer Fun from Long Ago
Try a few games that children played in the 1700s, 1800s, and early 1900s!  Ages 3-6.

Thursday, June 24 @ 2pm - Splash, the Water Dude
Grammy nominated singer, songwriter and storyteller Ray Owen introduces us to Splash, The Water Dude!

Tuesday, June 29 @ 2pm - Winterthur - Make a Sonic Splash
In this program, based on the book Loud Emily by Alexis O'Neill, learn about a sailor's adventures at sea and make a craft!  Ages 5-8.  Limited to 20.

Tuesday, July 20 @ 2pm - Sam Discovers the Wonders of Water
Join Sam and Rick Waterhouse as he learns about the importance of water through books, music and other aquatic activities!  Ages 4-10.

Thursdays @ 2pm - June 17: Discover Marshes;  July 15: Connect with Water;  August 19: Take Action

Presented by the Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council, Inc.  Ages 5-7.  Limited to 20 for each session.

Reading Fun

2010 Summer Reading Club @ Elsmere Library
• June 1 - August 15
• Birth to 17 years
• Certificate and book after 10 hours of reading
• Special programs and events
• Signup begins June 1st!!!

Storybook Parties
Mondays @ 10:30am: July 19; August 2 & 16;
Fridays @ 9:30am: June 11 & 25; July 9 & 23; August 6 & 20

Storyteller Terry Colonna will delight her audience with stories, games, and crafts featuring different themes.  Preschool ages 3-5.  Registration is requested.

Read to Max
Thursdays @ 6:30pm: June 24; July 29; August 26

Read your favorite story, poem, or jokes to loveable Max, the library's canine reading companion.  Sponsored by Therapy Dogs International.  15-minute sessions.  Ages 5 and up.  Registration is required.

Arts & Crafts Fun

Yarn Circle
Tuesdays @ 6pm: June 8; July 13; August 10
Got yarn?  Bring that yarn and your enthusiasm to our newly formed Yarn Group.  All ages and abilities welcome.  See you there!
 
Pre-Teen Drama Camp
Mondays @ 1pm: June 14, 21, & 28; July 12 & 19
Michelle Visser helps bring out your child's inner actor!  For ages 10 and older.  Registration is required.
 
Crafty Kids
Mondays @ 7-8pm: June 14; July 12; August 9
Diane Naylor's themed craft programs.  Ages 5 to 10.  Registration is requested.
 
Movies @ The Library
Tuesdays @ 3pm: June 22; July 13
Come and enjoy a free movie!  We’ll even provide the popcorn!  For all ages.

Programs from The Money School

Tuesday, June 22 @ 6pm: How to Save Without Reducing the Quality of Life
Thursday, July 15 @ 6pm: How to Make My House Sell
Tuesday, August 3 @ 6pm: Money Management
Tuesday, August 24 @ 6pm: Strategic Ways of Getting Out of Debt
Register for these classes by calling 892-9814 or going online at www.delawaremoneyschool.com.