New Castle Public 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: 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

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.

If you have a question about tax forms or looking for a specific one, go here.

If you want to see the schedule of tax assistance volunteers, go here.

Tax Assistance - AARP Volunteers

Selected Fridays: 2/10, 2/24, 3/9 & 3/23

10:00 am - 2:00 pm (last appointment is 1:00 pm)

AARP tax prep volunteers will be here at the library for 4 sessions this tax season.

Taxes will be prepared BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please sign up in person or call the library at 302-328-1995 ONE WEEK in advance to schedule your appointment.

A Spanish-speaking tax prep volunteer will be available each of the 4 sessions.

Money School

Tuesdays, January 31, February 14, 21, 28 and March 6, 2012

6:00-8:00 pm

Taking Control of Your Finances: Two 4 Week Sessions (second session starts Feb. 14th)

Join instructor Rosa Rivera from Interfaith Community Housing for this educational financial series.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! Please call the MONEY SCHOOL toll free 877-307-6857 or visit their website www.dfli.org

Knit 1/Crochet Too

Thursday, February 9, 16 and 23, 2012

7:00 pm

Bring your needles and yarn and join us for a fun evening of knitting/crocheting.

Registration is requested and you must be at least 18 years of age to participate.

Lap Sit Storytime

Friday, February 10 and 24, 2012

11 am

For children ages 6 - 36 months.