Libraries - New Castle County

Libraries Closed for Labor Day

Please note that the New Castle County Libraries will be CLOSED on Monday, September 6 in observance of Labor Day. Please renew your items early to avoid fines.

Libraries Will Be Closed For Staff Development 9/17

The New Castle County Libraries will be closed on Friday, September 17 for a Staff Development day. Please renew your items early to avoid confusion.

News and Upcoming Events

Changes Are Coming to the Catalog

Friday, August 27 - Thursday, September 2

The New Castle County Library System will be upgrading to a new catalog system for enhanced customer service!

Please bear with us through the first phase of this upgrade. Future phases will expand your access to other Delaware library collections and support access to new technologies. Library staff are here to help you if you need assistance.

What Does This Mean?

From Friday, August 27, 2010 to Thursday, September 2, 2010

Patrons may continue to:

Check out new materials with their library cards
Use computer stations for Internet access

Patrons will temporarily be unable to:

Place holds
Request renewals (no fines will be assessed during this period)
Sign up for a new library card

Questions? Please contact a staff member or send an e-mail to feedback@lib.de.us

Want a sneak peek at what the catalog will look like?

Welcome to the Delaware Library Catalog.

Attention Homebound Seniors...

Can't get to your County Library and need a "buddy"? New Castle County Libraries announce a new program to deliver books to your home! If you're interested in participating in this service, please download and fill out the form below. Send the form to:

Book Buddy Coordinator
c/o Kirkwood Library
6000 Kirkwood Highway
Wilmington DE 19808

Please call our Book Buddy Coordinator at 302-995-7600 for more information.

Volunteers to deliver the items are also needed! (And there's a form for that, too.)

Application to Receive Book Buddy Service

Book Buddy Item Request Form

Application to Be a Book Buddy

Libraries Are the Center Of Our Community

...where people come together to discuss, learn, grow, and share.

While County tax dollars support the basic operations of our County Libraries, private support is also needed to ensure the depth of services you have come to expect. Consider giving back to your library with a tax-deductible contribution. Your donation will provide books to build your library’s collection.

All amounts will be appreciated. Make checks payable to New Castle County Pride, Inc. and mail to:

Libraries C/O New Castle County Pride, Inc.

Department of Community Services

77 Read’s Way

New Castle, DE 19720.