Kirkwood 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: 6000 Kirkwood Highway Wilmington DE 19808

Phone: (302) 995-7663

Fax: (302) 995-7687

Hours

Monday	10:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday	10:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday	10:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday	10:00am - 5:00pm
Friday	10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday	10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday	1:00pm - 5:00pm

Manager: Steven Davis

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.

Kirkwood Book Discussion Club

Tuesdays: June 5, July 3, August 7

2:30 p.m.

June 5: State of Wonder, by Ann Patchett

July 3: Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, by Amy Chua

August 7: The Baker's Daughter, by Sarah McCoy

Summer Movie Night

June 12

6:30 p.m.

The Help: A group of women come together in 1960s Mississippi to write a tell-all book that will shake their community to its roots.

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!

Family Programs

PAWS for Reading: Registration is required for your 15-minute reading session with a PAWS dog. Ages 5 and up. Wednesdays at 7 p.m.: 3/7 and 21; 4/4 and 18; 5/2 and 16.

Toddler Tales: Stories and action rhymes for toddlers (18-36 months). Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. Registration required.

Storybook Party with Terry Colonna: Enjoy stories and make-and-take activities. Ages 4-10. Monday, April 30, at 4 p.m.: El dia de los Ninos; Monday, May 7, at 4 p.m.: Children's Book Week. Registration requested.

Creativity Exploration for Homseschoolers: Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 1: Anything but a Brush; Tuesday, May 15: Not a Box; Tuesday, May 29: Poetic Portraits. Ages 4-17. Registration requested.

Clay Creations: Register for this two-session NCC Art Studio session to design, carve, and glaze your own clay tile. Ages 6-12. Tuesday, May 1 and Tuesday, May 8, at 4:30 p.m. Registration required.