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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

New Castle County Libraries invite you to participate in this free program which encourages you to read 1,000 books with your child before he or she begins kindergarten. For more information, check out what New Castle County Libraries have to offer (PDF) or visit www.1000booksbeforekindergarten.org.

Upcoming Events

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  1. Story Time with Claire

    Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
    Presenter: Claire Petri
    Library: Woodlawn Public Library

    Join Claire for stories, songs, and silliness every Thursday - simultaneously live on both...

  2. Literacy Delaware Tutor Training

    Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
    Presenter: Literacy Delaware
    Library: Delaware Libraries

    Please contact Paula Setting (

  3. Must Love Yarn

    Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Location: Hockessin Library Zoom Meeting
    Library: Hockessin Public Library

    Connect with other yarn enthusiasts for our weekly chatty gatherings, be...

  4. Music & Motion with Miss Amy

    Time: 2:00pm - 2:30pm
    Library: Brandywine Hundred Public Library

    Miss Amy gets kids moving and shaking! Grab a few things for making music (dishtowel, spoon, plastic bowl) and let';s MOVE! Streams...

  5. Kids' Game On

    Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    Presenter: Sara Thomas
    Location: Online
    Library: New Castle Public Library

    Kids are invited to play virtual games including Would You...

  6. Protection From Abuse (PFA) - Legal Workshop Series

    Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Presenter: Delaware Volunteer Legal Services (DVLS)
    Location: Online
    Library: Delaware Libraries

    Abuse is defined by Delaware Courts as...

  7. 3D Design

    Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Presenter: Scott Businsky
    Location: Online
    Library: New Castle County Libraries

    Learn how to design a 3D-object in

    Literacy Delaware Tutor Training

    Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
    Presenter: Literacy Delaware
    Library: Delaware Libraries

    Please contact Paula Setting (

  8. Pajama Storytime with Mrs. Marianne

    Time: 7:00pm - 7:30pm
    Location: Online

    Pajama storytime with Mrs. Marianne LIVE on the Appoquinimink Library';s Facebook page!

  9. Famous Athletes Bingo

    Time: 8:00pm - 9:00pm
    Library: New Castle Public Library

    Thursday, May 13th @ 8 PM

    SPACE LIMITED TO 30

    Join us on Zoom for Bingo! We will show pictures of famous athletes and you will...

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Ask us, anytime!

Ask a Librarian Delaware is operated by Delaware library staff who can help you online, just as we do in person, from the convenience of your computer or cell phone.  You can ask us through email and text.  Please contact us and we will get back to you, whether it’s about your library account or item, or for research on a particular topic.  We hope to hear from you soon! We appreciate your service and use of our libraries, in person and online!  

Elsmere Library is located in the heart of the community, sharing space with the City of Elsmere and the Elsmere Senior Center. The library offers a variety of materials and services including free computer classes and tax preparation; and also provides a variety of programs for all ages.

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