Newark Free 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: 750 Library Ave Newark DE 19711

Phone: (302) 731-7550

Fax: (302) 731-4019

Hours

Monday	10:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday	10:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday	10:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday	10:00am - 5:00pm
Friday	10:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday	10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday	1:00pm - 5:00pm

Manager: Martha Birchenall

News and Upcoming Events

Tax Assistance - AARP Volunteers

Wednesdays (2/1/2012 - 4/11/2012)

5pm - 8pm

Please make appointments in advance after January 2; in person or by calling 731-7550.

Tax Assistance - Nehemiah Gateway Volunteers

Thursdays (1/19/2012 - 4/12/2012) 10am - 3pm

Saturdays (1/21/2012 - 4/14/2012) 10am - 3pm

Income limit $50,000 with dependents, $30,000 without dependents. Sign-up in person, same day, before 10am. Arrive early: first-come, first-served. No advance appointments.

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.

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

Friday Film Night - The Help

Friday, February 3rd

6:30pm

An aspiring author during the civil rights movement of the 1960's decides to write a book detailing the African-American maid's point of view on the white families for which they work, and the hardships they go through on a daily basis (excerpt from imdb.com)

Starring: Emma Stone, Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer.

Running time - 146 min.