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.

Bear Library Closed

Bear Library has closed for renovations. The last day of operation was Saturday, December 31, though the book drop will remain available until Sunday, January 22, 2012. Bear Library will re-open in the Fall of 2012. Available nearby libraries for Bear patrons during this time are: Appoquinimink, Delaware City, Corbit-Calloway, Garfield Park, Kirkwood, New Castle, and Newark.

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

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.

Print out a recipe form and drop it off at your local library!

Electronic Recipe Submission Form

Art Classes

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

7 pm

Led by local artist Sara Hutchinson. Class size is limited, registration is required.

This class will be held monthly with a different medium being demonstrated each class.