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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:
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
Tax Time!
It's the new year, and our most-asked questions become "When do the tax forms arrive?" and "Are you going to offer tax help again this year?"
Rest assured, tax forms are coming, and assistance is being offered by volunteer organizations all over the County.
If you have a question about
tax forms or looking for a specific one, go here
.
If you want to see the
schedule of tax assistance volunteers, go here
.
Tax Assistance - DACA Volunteers
Selected days in February
Household income limit $50,000. Please make appointments in advance after January 2, in person or by calling 656-8200.
Mondays (2/13 & 2/27) 12pm - 6pm
Tuesdays (2/7, 2/14, 2/21 & 2/28) 12pm - 3pm
Saturdays (2/4, 2/11 & 2/25) 11am - 4pm
Free Tax Preparation
For taxpayers with household incomes:
$50,000 or less - with dependents
$30,000 or less - without depandents
Refer to
Free Tax Preparation
for more information.
New Castle County Love Your Library Cookbook
Participate in New Castle County’s Love Your Library campaign by sharing your cherished recipes for the
New Castle County Love Your Library Cookbook.
Submit a recipe using the suggested topic for your preferred County library - or simply send us your favorite recipe! Use the link at the bottom to download and fill out a recipe submission form, then save it and email the form to
recipes@nccde.org
. Hard copies of the submission form can also be picked up and returned to any County library. Recipes must be submitted no later than January 28.
You can also reserve copies of the cookbook, which will be available in April, on the Recipe Submission Form. Cookbooks will be sold for $15. Reserve your copy now! All proceeds go to the Love Your Library Fundraising Campaign.
Cookbook Suggested Topics, Locations, and Details
Print out a recipe form and drop it off at your local library!
Electronic Recipe Submission Form
Library Story Times
Crafty Kids
Mondays @ 6:30pm: January 9; February 13
Diane Naylor works her craft magic with children. Ages 5-10. Registration required.
Storybook Parties
Mondays @ 9:30am: January 23; February 27
Join storyteller Terry Colonna as she takes you on storybook and craft adventures. Ages 3-5. Registration required.