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Woodlawn Library

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Address: 2020 W 9th St Wilmington DE 19805
Phone: (302) 571-7425
Fax: (302) 571-7320
Hours
Monday 10:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Manager: Jean Kaufman

News and Upcoming Events

Adult Book Discussion Group: "Crime in the City"

Tuesday, November 24
7pm

Our expert mystery reader in residence is on hand to discuss Raymond Chandler's Farewell My Lovely. Check out the book and come for a discussion of the hardboiled PI genre.

Game Yard for Teens

Wednesdays
4-6pm

Join other teens from your neighborhood for a wide variety of after school activities.
 
Oct 7, 21, Nov 11 & 18 -- Creative Writing
Nov 25 -- Movie: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas

Film Festival Series

Sundays Nov 8 & 22, Dec 6 & 20
2pm

Film festival winners from around the globe - independent, foreign and documentary films. This series is meant for an adult audience -- and there's free popcorn!**
 
November 8 - Our Very Own (2007) Melora is a high schooler from a small Tennessee town, circa 1978 who dreams of becoming a famous actress like Sandra Locke. As the town starts to prepare for an upcoming festival, Melora and her best friend must face decision that will affect their futures.
 
November 22 - Disarm (2005) Did you know that despite a global ban, millions of antipersonal mines continue to claim victims daily in more than 80 countries? Looking at and beyond land mines, this film offers a contemporary and critical investigation into how weapons systems, war and the way it's waged are being redefined in the 21st century with devastating consequences.
 
**Check back here or at the reference desk for more upcoming titles!
 

Regular Story Times Return!

Beginning the Week of Sept 14

Mondays @ 11am & 1:30pm -- Preschoolers (ages 3 & up)
Sept 14 - Nov 30 [no storytime Oct 12 or 26]
 
Tuesdays @ 11am -- Toddlers (ages 18-36 mos)
Sept 15 - Nov 24 [no storytime Oct 27]
 
Thursdays @ 11am -- Babies (ages 6-18 mos)
Sept 17 - Nov 19 [no storytime Sept 17 or Oct 8]
 

Advanced Computer Classes

Mondays
7pm

Come on out to one of these advanced and specialized classes to brush up on your skills. These classes are $9 apiece. Registration forms can be picked up at the Reference Desk and turned in to the Woodlawn Library or mailed directly to Read's Way. Please see the Reference Desk (571-7425) for details.
 
Word Fundamentals: October 26
Word Advanced: November 2
Excel Fundamentals: November 9
Excel Advanced: November 16
Internet Fundamentals: November 23

Knitting Club

First Wednesday of Every Month: Sept 2, Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2
7pm

Bring your ball of yarn and needles and settle in for an old fashion knitting klatch! 
For all ages and skill levels.

Paws for People

Mondays, Nov 9 & 23, Dec 7 & 21
6:00 - 8:00 PM

Perfect for those who are struggling or just beginning to read - and for anyone who loves being around dogs or cats! Pre-registration is suggested.

Resume Rescue

Every Tuesday
5:30-7:30pm

Come in with a copy of your resume and work with our volunteer to spruce it up!

Chess Club & Scrabble Club

Tuesdays
6pm

We've paired our Scrabble Club with our Chess Club for double the fun!
All ages and skill levels welcome.