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Newark Free Library

SNOW AND HOLIDAY CLOSING

The New Castle County Libraries will close at 5pm on Friday, February 5 and will be closed on Saturday, February 6 and Sunday, February 7 due to the incoming snow. We will also be closed Monday, February 8 in honor of Lincoln's Birthday. We apologize for any inconvenience.

New Castle Public Library Moving

The temporary location of the New Castle Library will be closing for business on 2/14/2010. They will re-open at their permanent home at 424 Delaware Street on 3/20/2010.
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

Tax Assistance (AARP Volunteers)

Wednesdays (February 3, 2010 - April 14, 2010)
5:00pm - 8:00pm

Make appointments in advance after January 4, in person or by calling 731-7550.  Appointments required; no walk-ins

Tax Assistance (Nehemiah Gateway Volunteers)

Thursdays (January 21, 2010 - April 8, 2010)
10:00am

Income limit $50,000 with dependents, $25,000 without dependents.  Sign-up in person, same day, before 10am.  Arrive early:  first-come, first-served.  No advance appointments.  Must bring photo ID and Social Security Card.

Tax Assistance (Nehemiah Gateway Volunteers)

Saturdays* (January 23, 2010 - April 10, 2010)
10:00am

Income limit $50,000 with dependents, $25,000 without dependents.  Sign-up in person, same day, before 10am.  Arrive early:  first-come, first-served.  No advance appointments.  Must bring photo ID and Social Security Card.
 
*No tax assistance on April 3

Noon Book Discussion Group - O Pioneers!

Tuesday, February 9th
noon

Join in the discussion of this Willa Cather novel.

African-American Book Discussion Group - Chasing Destiny

Tuesday, February 9th
7:00pm

Join in the lively discussion of this Eric Jerome Dickey novel.