Route 9 Library & Innovation Center

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3022 New Castle Ave  

New Castle, DE 19720

302-657-8020

Alix Jefferson, Manager

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Our Buildings Are  Open 

Monday 10:00 am - 9:00pm   

Tuesday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm  

Wednesday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm 

Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm


  1. The New Castle County Public Libraries will be CLOSED on Monday, June 19  for the Juneteenth Holiday.

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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!  

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Live Programs At The Library

  1. Morning Story Time

    Date: Wednesday, June 7, 2023
    Time: 11:30am - 12:00pm
    Presenter: Karen Champion
    Location: Bookatarium
    Library: Route 9 Library & Innovation...

  2. Social Workers at the Library

    Date: Wednesday, June 7, 2023
    Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm
    Presenter: Delaware Health and Social Services
    Location: Study Room 125
    Library: Route 9...

  3. Chess Meetup

    Date: Wednesday, June 7, 2023
    Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
    Location: Teen Area
    Library: Route 9 Library & Innovation Center

    Know how to play chess? Come to the...

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Make, Learn, Do at the Route 9 Library & Innovation Center! Bridging community through innovation, the Route 9 Library & Innovation Center offers an outstanding array of services and spaces. Like our other New Castle County libraries, Route 9 offers access to the Delaware Library Catalog, public computers with printing access, meeting rooms, and a number of study rooms. Route 9 has unique areas including a Maker Lab, STEM room, Sensory room, Bookatarium, Scriptorium, Black Box and Eatery.

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