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Appoquinimink Library

 

Monday:

10:00 - 8:00

Tuesday:

10:00 - 8:00

Wednesday:

10:00 - 8:00

Thursday:

10:00 - 8:00

Friday:

10:00 - 5:00

Saturday:

10:00 - 5:00

Sunday:

Closed

Appoquinimink's Address:
651 North Broad Street
Middletown DE 19709
(For Directions/
Map)

Phone: (302) 378-5588
Fax: (302) 378-5594

Manager: Paula Davino
 

Adult Services

 

Children's Services

 

 

Fall 2008 Program Guide

 




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 Adopt-a-Shelf Volunteer Program
An Adopt-a-Shelf volunteer is responsible for straightening, organizing and maintaining a designated section of the library. You must commit a least one hour a week. Choose your own time. Interested?
Call the library at 378-5588.
 

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COMPUTER/INTERNET TRAINING

Sign up for a free 30 minute one-on-one session to learn the basics on how to use the computer, our Library Catalog, or learn how to navigate the Internet. Please call the library at 378-5588 to make an appointment with a staff member.


August Programs

 

Preschool Storytime

Exciting stories, crafts, and fun activities for children age 3 and older. Parents are welcome to stay with the children during storytime.  NO Registration Required.

Wednesdays Mornings 10:30am

 

  

THE KNITTING CIRCLE

Come practice your stitches or work on a project. The knitting circle will meet every other Tuesday; call the library for current dates. Bring your needles, yarn and an enthusiasm for fun! Teens and adults are welcome. All levels of knitting experience welcome.

7:00-9:00 p.m.

 

 

SEW-BE-IT QUILTERS

Join our group every second Saturday of the month. Bring a current project or work on a group quilt. All levels of experience welcome. Contact the library at 378-5588 for details.

10:00 a.m.-12noon

 

Science and Math Storytime

Children ages 3 and older will listen to a story related to a math or science concept. Children will then get a chance to experiment with activities to understand  and explore the concept.  Registration Required.

Mondays:  August 4th   11:00 a.m.

 

Crawly Things and Beetle Wings 

Storyteller Michael Forestieri says, “Bugs are people, too!” Find out what bugs and people have in common from this quirky and energetic talespinner.

Wednesday  August 6th   10:30 a.m.

 Michael Forestieri harpist playing to kids

 

Healthy Eating for Healthy Living

Dr. Andrew Leitzke will guide you to safe, sensible habits without deprivation.  Lose weight and keep it off! 

Wednesday   August 6th    6:30 .m.

 

Bugs, Magic and More!

 

Kids travel to a magical enchanted forest, meet a Mind Reading Spider a Silly Bee and Bob the Bookworm in search of Bugs, Magic and More!

 Tuesday  August 12th  11:00 a.m.

   

Peaches to Profits

Discover the importance of the peach industry in Delaware history, just in time for Middletown’s Olde Tyme Peach Festival! In this illustrated lecture, Dr. Constance Cooper, Historical Society of Delaware, chronicles the rise

and fall of the industry in our state.

Wedneday  August 13th    6:30 p.m.

 

 

SUMMER READING CLUB FINALE!

It is once again time to say goodbye to another successful summer of reading! Join us for refreshments, crafts and our special guest, Clifford the Big Red Dog. Fun for the whole family.

Each child who attends the finale will get a prize.

 Thurday  August 14th    6:30 p.m.

 

 

Photography Basics: Compose Like the Pros

Eye-catching photography is about good composition.  Pro photographer Jeff Kontur will teach you some simple rules you can use to make all your shots better.  For all ages and skill levels. 

Wednesday   August 20th   6:30 p.m.

 

 

Travel Free as a Group Leader

Do you belong to a group, association or organization?  Do you want to know how to travel free?  Learn how, as a group leader, you can travel free with your organization!  

Registration required. 

Wednesday   August 27th   6:30 p.m.

 

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The Muslim Experience In Delaware

To heighten awareness of the Muslim community in Delaware, we are pleased to present a series of programs and book discussions focusing on the Muslim experience.  Please see the event listings for the times and locations of our programs.

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Additional Help & Information for Computer Training
Need help learning how to use the mouse, use the Internet, or to become more familiar with basic computer operations?  Are you looking for other places that offer computer classes besides the library?  Click  here for a list of other organizations in the area that offer computer classes, as well as a list of websites where you can find free tutorials to help you!

 
 
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Delaware Library Catalog
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Wilmington University