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Upcoming Library Events

  1. Story Time with Claire

    Date: Thursday, May 13, 2021
    Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
    Presenter: Claire Petri
    Library: Woodlawn Public Library

    Join Claire for stories, songs, and silliness...

  2. Literacy Delaware Tutor Training

    Date: Thursday, May 13, 2021
    Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
    Presenter: Literacy Delaware
    Library: Delaware Libraries

    Please contact Paula Setting (

    Must Love Yarn

    Date: Thursday, May 13, 2021
    Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Location: Hockessin Library Zoom Meeting
    Library: Hockessin Public Library

    Connect with other yarn...

  3. Music & Motion with Miss Amy

    Date: Thursday, May 13, 2021
    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,...

  4. Kids' Game On

    Date: Thursday, May 13, 2021
    Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    Presenter: Sara Thomas
    Location: Online
    Library: New Castle Public Library

    Kids are...

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

    Date: Thursday, May 13, 2021
    Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Presenter: Delaware Volunteer Legal Services (DVLS)
    Location: Online
    Library: Delaware...

  6. 3D Design

    Date: Thursday, May 13, 2021
    Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Presenter: Scott Businsky
    Location: Online
    Library: New Castle County Libraries

    Learn...

  7. Literacy Delaware Tutor Training

    Date: Thursday, May 13, 2021
    Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
    Presenter: Literacy Delaware
    Library: Delaware Libraries

    Please contact Paula Setting (

    Pajama Storytime with Mrs. Marianne

    Date: Thursday, May 13, 2021
    Time: 7:00pm - 7:30pm
    Location: Online

    Pajama storytime with Mrs. Marianne LIVE on the

  8. Famous Athletes Bingo

    Date: Thursday, May 13, 2021
    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...

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1000 Books

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.

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Kids ages 4 - 11!

The Newark Free Library presents PAGES, an annual literary and arts magazine, by kids and for kids. Children aged 4 – 12 contributed stories, poems, essays, jokes and hand-drawn art to be considered for PAGES.  Volume 5 was published in February 2020.  Congratulations to all of our contributors.


Click here  to enjoy the creative talent of our young writers and artist in the 2020 edition.


You can also view earlier volumes:

Volume 4, February 2019 

Volume 3, February 2018 

Volume 2, February 2017 



Ask a Librarian

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!  

The Newark Free Library offers an outstanding array of services to the community, including print and non-print materials; Internet computers and wireless access; and vibrant programs for all ages.