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SNOW AND HOLIDAY CLOSING
The New Castle County Libraries will close at 5pm on Friday, February 5 and will be closed on Saturday, February 6 and Sunday, February 7 due to the incoming snow. We will also be closed Monday, February 8 in honor of Lincoln's Birthday. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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:
30 Spruce Ave Wilmington DE 19805
Phone:
(302) 892-9814
Fax:
(302) 892-9834
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
Bilingual Storytime for Children
Saturdays: January 23; February 20
11:00am-12:00pm
Hora de cuentos bilingues para ninos en espanol en ingles. Liz De Jesus offers bilingual story times for children in Spanish and English. Ages 3-5.
Delaware Money School
Tuesdays: January 12; February 16 and 23
January 12, 6:00-7:30pm: Planning For a Secure Financial Future
- Explore the general concepts, considerations and strategies for insurance protection, wealth accumulation, retirement and estate planning.
February 16: Make My House Sell, 6:30-7:45pm
- Want to sell your home? Ready to move but worried your house will sit on the market? Learn how to work with your realtor to find cost effective ways to get ready to sell - from pricing to the importance of home inspections and final negotiations. This is an opportunity to have all your questions answered to market your home successfully. Note: This course was formerly called "It's Time to Sell My House!"
February 23: Protecting Your Financial Well-Being, 6:00-7:30pm
- This Explore disability and life insurance products and the importance of using them effectively to protect your financial future.
Read to Max
Fridays: January 29; Februay 26
4:00-5:00pm
Read your favorite story, poem, or jokes to loveable Max, the library's canine reading companion. Ages 5 and up (must be able to read on your own). Registration is required.
Yarn Circle Group
Tuesdays: January 5; February 9
6:00pm
Got yarn? Bring that yarn and your enthusiasm to our newly formed Yarn Group. All ages and abilities welcome. See you there!
Crafty Kids
Mondays: January 11; February 15
7:00-8:00pm
Diane Naylor's themed craft programs. Ages 5 to 10. Registration is requested.