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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

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.
 

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.

Adult Book Group

Tuesday, June 11, 2013
7:00 PM

"In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin" by Erik Larson

Documents the efforts of the first American ambassador to Hitler's Germany, William E. Dodd, to acclimate to a residence in an increasingly violent city where he is forced to associate with the Nazis, while his daughter pursues a relationship with Gestapo Chief Rudolf Diels.

Sew Happy Group

Tuesday, June 11, 2013
10:30 AM - 3:00 PM

 
Bring your own sewing machine and projects and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow sewers as you work on your own projects and learn new skills from one another.
 
You are encouraged to bring show and tell projects to share!

Job Center

Monday, June 3, 10; Thursday, May 30, June 6, 27.
Mondays 10:00 AM; Thursday 3:15 PM

Provides job seekers and career changers training, career counseling, and enterpreneurship resources that will help Delawareans find jobs, enhance their skills, and create businesses.
 
For further information visit www.delawarelibraries.org/jobcenter