Delaware City Library

Join us on October 1 for Maker Space Makes for Kids: DIY Flashlight! Drop in between 5:00 - 7:00 PM in the Library's Maker Space.

Join us for a bloody good trivia session! A representative from the Blood Bank of Delmarva joins us for a fun trivia night at the library. Play to win a special prize pack of swag from the blood bank and the library.
This program is open to adults.

You're welcome to pick up holds, browse our shelves, attend programs, use our NEW public PCs and wi-fi, and print / scan / copy, among other library services.

AREAS NOT YET READY FOR PRIME TIME
👷‍♂️Children's Area
👷‍♂️Teen Room
👷‍♂️Cafeteria
👷‍♂️Front Entry

Check back soon for updates!

Hi! We missed you!

Delaware City Library re-opens SEPTEMBER 15 AT NOON.

The last two weeks have been intense. Our schedule was ambitious and we achieved most of our goals.

HOWEVER, we still have a few areas that we're working to complete so bear with us as we wrap up.

FRONT ENTRY STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION

We know it LOOKS like it's ready but it's not. Please continue to use the rear entrance until further notice.

We are closed Sep 1-13 to paint, carpet, install shades, and more. Have an hour or two to spare? We could use help assembling, disassembling, cleaning, prepping, painting, moving, and more!

Register to volunteer at signup.com/.../invita...... or call the Library at 302-834-4148.

Big changes incoming! We will be closed Sept 1–13 for updates: new carpet, paint, window shades & computers!

Social Services (Tue 10–4) & Storytime (Tue @ 10AM) are still on!

Volunteers needed for moving, cleaning, painting & more.

Check back soon for volunteer sign-up!

Art Exploration: Scandinavia with the American Swedish Historical Museum Art is all around us - especially at the American Swedish Historical Museum! This summer, we’re bringing the Museum to the Library! Learn about Scandinavian artists and folk art...

Art is all around us - especially at the American Swedish Historical Museum! This summer, we’re bringing the Museum to the Library!

Kids can try out print-making, papercrafts, and other Scandinavian art forms in this activity program!

Register at delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/14990410

JOIN US SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 - DROP IN 1:00 - 2:00 PM!

Read to a furry, friendly therapy companion to inspire reading love. Offered by PAWS for People. Readers of all ages and stages are welcome.

PAWS for People: READ to a Dog! is on 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 1-2 PM.

Join us Saturday, August 16 from 12-2 PM, for our end of summer reading celebration!

Yummy snacks and an art exhibit with the works of your friends and neighbors!

It's almost that time! Get ready for back-to-school with the Library!

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Join us for fiber arts and socializing - with SNACKS!

All skill levels are invited! Bring a project, enjoy refreshments, and meet other knit and crochet lovers. The library has yarn, knitting needles, and crochet hooks to use.

Knit & Crochet Social Club is on 2nd Thursdays at 5:30 PM.

EVENTS THIS WEEK at Delaware City Library

Monday - Thursday, 12:30 - 1:00 PM - Summer Food Program - FREE LUNCH for Kids!

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We had a fantastic evening with Orpheus Collar tonight at the 2025 Summer Performer Orpheus Collar: Illustrator at Delaware City Library program!

Check out the fantastic drawings he did of attendees!

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2025 Summer Performer Orpheus Collar: Illustrator Presenting a look back at the imagery of the books and how they were made, Orpheus shows visits from around the world searching for the mythological origins in preparation for his...

Orpheus Collar is a New York Times best-selling graphic novelist of The Kane Chronicles Trilogy, the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, and the graphic novel Alien Boys co-authored with Oliver Tree.

Meet him in person at Delaware City Library on August 7 at 6:00 PM!

Meet a Police Dog: Wilmington Police K-9 Unit The Wilmington Police K-9 Unit will be at the Delaware City Library on August 5 at 10:30 AM for an informative and entertaining demonstration of what these amazing community...

The Wilmington Police K-9 Unit will be at the Delaware City Library on August 5 at 10:30 AM for an informative and entertaining demonstration of what these amazing community helpers do!

Open to all ages. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

EVENTS THIS WEEK at Delaware City Library.

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Art in the Library: Watercolor Botanicals Art in the Library is a fine art program for adults. Each month we tackle a new project. For the July session we celebrate National Watercolor Month by creating botanical scenes in...

Art in the Library is a fine art program for adults. Each month we tackle a new project. In July we celebrate National Watercolor Month by creating botanical scenes in watercolor.

This program is open to adults. All supplies included. Register at delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/14720829

Cooking with Cathy for Tweens & Teens: Rainbow S'mores Cookies Tweens & teens get hands on experience to learn how to use kitchen tools and practice cooking skills on the third Wednesday of the month. In July, aspiring chefs will make rainbow...

Tweens & teens get hands on experience with kitchen tools and practice cooking skills on the third Wednesday of the month.

In July, aspiring chefs will make rainbow s'mores cookies. Supplies are limited - registration required. Ages 10-15.

Register at delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/13917772

Vinyl Record Listening Club: American Dream Join us on the second Tuesday of the month for Vinyl Record Listening Club. Meet like-minded music fans, and listen to records in the library. Bring your own records to share or...

Join us on the second Tuesday of the month for Vinyl Record Listening Club.

The July theme is "American dream." Listen to Tom Petty, Neil Young, Lucinda Williams, Bruce Springstein, Woodie Guthrie, Willie Nelson, and more.

Open to adults 18+.

Kids Craft: Rainbow Twirligig Join us for a monthly kids craft on third Tuesdays to make fun and seasonal items, perfect for kids to keep, display, or give as gifts. In July, we invite children to engage with...

Monthly kids craft on third Tuesdays to make fun and seasonal items! In July, make a fun, kid-powered toy - a colorful twirling whirligig!

Aimed at ages 7 – 11. Younger may participate with an adult caregiver.

Register at delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/13917745

Join us on the second Wednesday of the month for popular culture food, games, art, and other activities!

Today youth will learn to create art with nothing but dots!  

We've adjusted the age limits to include more of our active library kids - ages 10-15 are now welcome for this program series!

On Monday - Thursday in July, kids and teens 18 and under can enjoy a free, healthy lunch at the Library, courtesy of the Colonial School District's Summer Food Program.

FREE to all 18 and under. No cost. No sign-up. Just show up!

Questions? Call the Library at 302-834-4148.

Children and families are invited to join us after Storytime to meet a REAL SHIP CAPTAIN from the Delaware City Marina.

Captain Jeff will show off the tools of his trade and you can ask questions about life at sea!

July 8 from 10:30 - 11:00 AM

Register for the Summer Reading Challenge to get a cool backpack with a crayon pen and coloring books. Kids and teens who complete the program will earn a book, a painting kit and certificate.

Log your challenges for points, and get a prize out of the treasure box! The program runs until Aug 16.

TONIGHT - a dual presentation from local experts, Leah Greer, Archivist, Delaware Public Archives and Rosalyn Green, President, Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Delaware Chapter.

Light refreshments available.

Join us TODAY for children will celebrate and commemorate the Juneteenth holiday with themed crafts - a necklace and a diamond art keychain.

Aimed at ages 7 – 11. Younger may participate with an adult caregiver.

Presented by Kalmar Nyckel Foundation staff, this experiential program emphasizes critical thinking and analysis while teaching participant about the important roles that modes of transportation and the Delaware abolitionist network played in the Underground Railroad.

Looking for a fun and engaging way to unwind? Join us for Game Night for Adults at the Delaware City Library — your new favorite night out! Whether you're a board game enthusiast, a card shark, or just in it for the laughs, there's something for everyone.