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Posted: 6/15/2009

WARNING  WARNING  WARNING  WARNING

Your library Internet access may be terminated.

Starting July 1st any patron with $5.00 or more in late fees or fines
on their library card will lose their Internet access.

If you think you have more than $5.00 in fines and fees please have
library staff check your account before July 1st.

Posted: 6/8/2009

Libraries Closed July 4 Weekend

The New Castle County Libraries will be closed on Friday, July 3; Saturday, July 4; and Sunday, July 5 for the Independence Day holiday and our regular Sunday closings.

Please renew your items early to avoid confusion.

Posted: 6/5/2009

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!

Please call our Book Buddy Coordinator at 302-395-5660 for more information.

Volunteers are also needed!

Posted: 6/1/2009

Summer Reading Club

This year the New Castle County Libraries are partnering with several local area businesses to encourage kids of all ages to read. All children who read 6 or more hours during Summer Reading Club 2009, from June 1-August 15 will receive a multi-business discount card good at the following businesses:

AMF Price Lanes

Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts

Best Buy Christiana, Store #1480

Delaware Historical Society

Bowlerama

First State Lanes

Delaware Art Museum

Pleasant Hill Lanes

Wilmington Blue Rocks

The New Castle County Youth Services Librarians wish to thank these businesses for their generous support of libraries and reading!

Posted: 5/19/2009

New Program Guide Available

The newest edition of the New Castle County Program Guide is available.

Download it here in PDF format.

Posted: 4/18/2009

Want To Know About Upcoming Programs?

Get the latest updates and announcements about sports and recreation programs, activity centers, special events, library programs, and volunteer programs. Simply send an e-mail to envelopeprogramsinfo@nccde.org to join the mailing list.

Posted: 3/30/2009

Looking for the Photography Contest Application?

It's right here.

For more information about the contest, please visit the Department of Community Services' web site.

Posted: 12/19/2008

County SealFrom the County Executive's Office:

As of January 2, 2009, all New Castle County Libraries will be closed on Sundays and at 5pm on Thursdays. We apologize for any inconvenience.

For more information, please read our FAQ on the changes.

Posted: 10/24/2008

The New Castle Public Library has closed for renovation as of Sunday, 10/12/08. During their remodel, they will be operating a temporary location at 304 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE 19720. Contact information can be found on our LinkLibrary Hours page.

Posted: 2/12/2008

New Castle County SealThe Kirkwood Highway Library has CLOSED for reconstruction as of Monday, February 11, 2008. Read the press release PDF documenthere.

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