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Newark Free 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: 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

Friday Film Night - Silver Linings Playbook

Friday June 7th
2:00pm & 6:30pm - NEW SUMMER MATINEE!

After a stint in a mental institution, former teacher Pat Solitano moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own.
 
Directed by - David O. Russell
Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence and Robert DeNiro
Running time: 122 minutes
 
TICKETS FOR THE EVENING SHOWING WILL BE GIVEN OUT STARTING AT 5PM THAT DAY.  MAXIMUM ATTENDANCE - 60 PEOPLE.

Summer Music Series - Northeast Piano Trio

Wednesday June 12th
7pm

Join us for a evening of music with the Northeast Piano Trio: Julie Nishimura, piano; Lisa Vaupel, violin; and Todd Thiel, cello.  They'll be performing: Brahms, B Major Trio, Op. 8; Beethoven, Op. 70 No. 2 in E Flat, and movements from Victor Davies' Silhouettes, (Piano Trio No. 1).

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

Please prepare and share one of the following:
Food
Traditional Clothing
Music -  (contact me if you need help with arrangements!)
Art
Informational display

For ages 12-18. Registration required.
  

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.