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Elsmere 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: 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.
 
 

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

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.