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Kirkwood 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: 6000 Kirkwood Highway Wilmington DE 19808
Phone: (302) 995-7663
Fax: (302) 995-7687
Hours
Monday 10:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Manager: Steven Davis

News and Upcoming Events

Kirkwood Book Discussion Club

Tuesdays: June 5, July 3, August 7
2:30 p.m.

June 5:  State of Wonder, by Ann Patchett

July 3:  Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, by Amy Chua

August 7: The Baker's Daughter, by Sarah McCoy

Summer Movie Night

June 12
6:30 p.m.

The Help:  A group of women come together in 1960s Mississippi to write a tell-all book that will shake their community to its roots.

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!

Family Programs

Toddler Tales:  Stories and action rhymes for toddlers (18-36 months).  Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m.  Registration required. 
 
Creativity Exploration for Homseschoolers:  Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 1: Anything but a Brush; Tuesday, May 15: Not a Box; Tuesday, May 29: Poetic Portraits.  Ages 4-17.  Registration requested.
 

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