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Libraries Closed for Independence Day
Please note that the New Castle County Libraries will be CLOSED Thursday, July 4 for the Independence Day holiday. Please renew your items early to avoid confusion.
New Catalog
The Delaware Library Catalog has changed its user interface. Please be aware that your bookmarks will no longer work. Click on the "Online Catalog" link to access the new catalog and your library account.
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
Closed
Friday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Manager:
Martha Birchenall
News and Upcoming Events
Adult Summer Reading Club
Why should kids have all the fun?
Read at least 4 books and write reviews for each between June 1st and August 17th. There will be a prize awarded for completion of the 4 reviews and weekly drawings for incentive prizes.
Teen Art Workshops
June 15th, 29th, July 13th, 27th
Saturdays at 3pm
Teens - sign up for just one or all four of these workshops! No experience necessary.
Register for each individual class at the reference desk or call 731-7550.
For ages 12-18.
June 15th - Cartoon Creatures
June 29th - World Building
July 13th - Costumes
July 27th - Anime
Teen Cooking & Culture Club - Destination Mexico
Friday, June 21st
7pm
Regional food, plus wonderful and interesting activities prepared for your entertainment and enlightenment. It's always fun, but even more fun when you bring a friend and/or something theme-related to share.
For ages 12-18. Registration required.
Online sign up here
Summer Music Series - sinerjé
Wednesday June 26th
7pm
Come listen to this clarinet quartet: Bert Damron, Joyce Hess and Nancy Wuebbels, soprano clarinets and Paul Hess, bass clarinet.
They will perform a Program of American Music for the July 4th holiday including patriotic music, jazz, ragtime, show tunes and classical selections.
Visit Madagasgar with Bob & Mae Carter
Wednesday, July 17th
2pm
Have you ever been to Madagasgar? Take a photographic journey of this exotic land with Bob & Mae Carter. Refreshments will be served courtesy of the Friends of the Newark Free Library.
Registration required.