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Kirkwood Library

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: 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 Closed
Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Manager: Sally Brown

News and Upcoming Events

Movie Night at Kirkwood Library

April 13, May 11, June 9
6:30 p.m.

On April 13 our showing will be Amelia, at 6:30 p.m.
 
Our feature on May 11 is Frozen River, at 6:30 p.m.
 
On June 9 it's Away from Her, at 6:30 p.m.

An Evening with Author Ann Patchett

April 12
7 p.m.

An Evening With Ann Patchett
Monday, April 12, 2010
7:00pm

New Castle County Reads...2010
 
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
 
New Castle County Libraries are delighted to present Ann Patchett, acclaimed author of Bel Canto, on Monday, April 12.  Winner of both the PEN/Faulkner Award and the Orange Prize in 2002, Bel Canto is this year's New Castle County Reads selection.  Join us in welcoming Ann Patchett to Delaware.
 
This will be the literary event you won't want to miss.  A book signing will follow the presentation.
 
St. Mark's High School Auditorium
2501 Pike Creek Rd
Wilmington DE 19808
 

Creative Family Fun

March 6, April 24, May 22
11 a.m.

For children ages 4 and up. 
 
March 6:  Patriotism, Valor, and Service
 
April 24:  Spring Is Springing
 
May 22:  We All Scream for Ice Cream

Family Game Day

March 27, April 24, May 29
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Board games and puzzles for all ages on tables in the Children's Room.

PAWS for People: Read to a Dog

March 3, March 17; April 7, April 21; May 5, May 19
7-8 p.m.

For readers ages 5 and up.  Registration is required for your 15-minute reading session with a dog-who-will-listen.