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Newark Free Library

Libraries Closed for Memorial Day

Please note that the New Castle County Libraries will be CLOSED on Monday, May 28 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 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

New Castle County Family Resource Fair

Wednesday, May 16, 2012
4:00pm - 8:00pm

Location:
Kathleen H. Wilbur Elementary School
4050 Wrangle Hill Road, Bear, Delaware
 
You are cordially invited to take part in the inaugural New Castle County Family Resource Fair. The fair is designed to provide parents, caregivers and the community-at-large with a single point of access to resources that support the needs of children of all ages. Local, county and state non-profit organizations will be disseminating information about their programs and services at this family-friendly event.
 
There will be lots of fun for children of all ages with door prizes, a face/hand painting station, strolling book characters and a craft station.
 
For more information contact your local New Castle County library.

Teen Lit Mag 2012

Are you a teen (ages 12-19) or do you know a teen who loves to write, illustrate, or take pictures?  Check out our Teen Literary Magazine page, where you can find submission guidelines and the 2011 Mag.  If you’d like to join the blog, just send an “invite me” request to nccteenzine at gmail.com.  Join us as we gear up for a Summer of writing and illustrating workshops!

Questions About Our Electronic Offerings?

Are you having difficulty locating your favorite e-book in our catalog?  Are you unable to find Heritage Quest to access a critical record?  Are you just plain confused about when your item on hold will get to you?
 
If you have concerns such as these with our electronic offerings, please send an e-mail to feedback@lib.de.us

Friday Film Night - My Week with Marilyn

Friday, June 1st
6:30pm

Colin Clark, an employee of Sir Laurence Olivier's, documents the tense interaction between Olivier and Marilyn Monroe during production of The Prince and the Showgirl (excerpt from imdb.com)
 
Starring: Michelle Williams and Kenneth Branagh
 
Running time: 99 minutes
 

Summer Music Series - University of Delaware Faculty Jazz Quartet

Wednesday, June 6th
7pm

Join us in welcoming the University of Delaware Faculty Jazz Quartet - Harvey Price- vibraphone/percussion, Craig Thomas-bass, Tom Palmer - drums/piano, and Todd Groves - saxophone. 
The quartet performs as part of the Music Department's concert series and participates in clinics and performances in schools.
Enjoy a summer evening of jazz classics.
 
Sponsored by the Friends of the Newark Free Library.