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Upcoming Library Events

  1. Storytime with Mrs. Marianne

    Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2021
    Time: 11:00am - 11:30am
    Location: Online
    Library: New Castle County Libraries

    Storytime with Mrs. Marianne, Live on the

  2. Homework Hub

    Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2021
    Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Location: Online
    Library: New Castle County Libraries

  3. Jitterbugs Music and Movement

    Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2021
    Time: 2:00pm - 2:30pm
    Location: Online
    Library: Woodlawn Public Library

    Homework Hub

    Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2021
    Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    Location: Online
    Library: New Castle County Libraries

  4. Virtual Spanish Class

    Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2021
    Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    Location: Online
    Library: Brandywine Hundred Public Library

  5. Four O'clock Fairytales, Folktales, Fables, Myths & Legends

    Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2021
    Time: 4:00pm - 4:30pm
    Library: Brandywine Hundred Public Library

    Share some classic and some new-to-you tales, while learning a bit of the story...

  6. No Sew Sock Penguin Craft

    Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2021
    Time: 4:00pm - 4:30pm
    Location: Online
    Library: Delaware City Public Library

    Make your own cute and cuddly penguin out of...

  7. Among Us! - Hosted by the Bear Library

    Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2021
    Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Presenter: Kyra Carmack
    Location: Online
    Library: Bear Public Library

    Join the...

  8. Practicing Poetry with JoAnn Balingit

    Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2021
    Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
    Location: Zoom Meeting
    Library: Woodlawn Public Library

  9. SUPER SMASH BROS. TM CLUB

    Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2021
    Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
    Presenter: Kyra Carmack
    Location: Online Meeting
    Library: Bear Public Library
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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.