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Newark Free Library

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

An Evening With Ann Patchett

April 12, 2010
7pm

 2010 New Castle County Reads... 
 Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
 

New Castle County Libraries are delighted to present Ann Patchett, acclaimed author of Bel Canto, on Monday, April 12.  Winner of both the PEN/Faulkner Award and the Orange Prize in 2002, Bel Canto is this year's New Castle County Reads selection.  Join us in welcoming Ann Patchett to Delaware.
 
This will be the literary event you won't want to miss.  A book signing will follow the presentation.
 
St. Mark's High School Auditorium
2501 Pike Creek Rd
Wilmington DE 19808
 
Communities Thrive @ Your Library

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

Bit O'Rhythm

Sunday, March 28th
2:30pm

Bit O' Rhythm specializes in ragtime and jazz from the early 20th century and have been performing together since 1982. The duo consists of Linda Henderson on piano and Harvey Price on xylophone.  Their performances have included appearances at Longwood Gardens and the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia.  They were also part of a cultural trade mission to Israel with Governor Carper in 1999.
This event was rescheduled from February 5th when the library closed due to snowy weather.

Friday Film Night - A Serious Man

Friday, April 9th
6:30pm

A dark comedy centered on Larry Gopnik, a Midwestern professor who watches his life unravel when his wife prepares to leave him because his inept brother won't move out of the house.
(excerpt from imdb.com)