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New Castle Public Library

Libraries Closed for Memorial Day

Please note that the New Castle County Libraries will be CLOSED Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday. Please renew your items early to avoid confusion.
Address: 424 Delaware St New Castle DE 19720
Phone: (302) 328-1995
Fax: (302) 328-4412
Hours
Monday 10:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday 2:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday 2:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday Closed
Acting Director: Julie Kirk

News and Upcoming Events

2013 Summer Reading Clubs

June 1 - August 17, 2013

Summer Reading Club is just around the corner.  Registration begins June 1.
Kids ages 1-11 register for "Dig Into Reading!"
Teens ages 12-17 register for "Beneath the Surface!"
Adults 18+ register for "Groundbreaking Reads!"
Read all about it in our brochures by clicking on the event calendar on the left.

National Missing Children's Day: Take 25

Saturday, May 25
11 AM - 1 PM

May 25th is National Missing Children's Day.
This year start the conversation with your children about safety.
The New Castle Police will be here to provide information and Identi Kits for your children.
To learn more about "Take 25", visit www.take25.org.
 

Illstyle & Peace

Monday, June 17, 2013
3:00 PM

We officially open our Summer Reading Club with a performance by "Illstyle & Peace" : Become Your Dreams: A History of Hip-Hop.
A program for all ages.
 
This program is made possible by grants from the Institute of Museums and Library Services, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Delaware Division of the Arts.

Kids on the Block

Tuesday, June 18, 2013
11:00 AM

"Kids on the Block": A puppet show on disability awareness, presented by the Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens.

SNACK, YAK, & a Movie

Friday, June 21, 2013
1:00 pm

"The Perks of Being a Wallflower"
 
Snacks and discussion of the book at 1 PM.  The movie will follow at 1:30 PM.