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Established in 1973, the Delaware City Library is a contract library of the New Castle County Library System and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
We had a great turnout for our first Prime Time Family Reading @ Delaware City Library program. A few spaces left - register at delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/16382749
Special thanks to our sponsors, the Law Office of Heather A Long and Delaware Humanities for making this program possible!
Celebrate Douglass Day with the Library with our annual Transcribe-A-Thon!
More info at delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event…
Join us for birthday cake from The Cake Sisters and correspondence on February 14 from 12:30 - 2:30 PM!
#douglassday #DouglassDay2026
FEBRUARY 12 - BALANCE
Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to join us for a fun, energetic hour of movement, music, and social play!
Drop in anytime during the hour! Caregiver must remain with child for this program
We will have space available for today's program! Learn about the art of famous African American artist Lois Mailou Jones and create a beautiful piece of art using her designs and colors.
Ages 10-17 are now welcome for this program series.
Join us for this amazing opportunity to promote literacy, boost family engagement, and foster a love for reading! This FREE six-week program is designed for families with children ages 6-10.
Registration is for the entire six-week program. Register at delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/16382748
Game Night for Adults is TONIGHT!
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.
A few slots left - register at delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/16104516
Budding engineers choose from a selection of Poraxy STEM kits, which are educational DIY project sets featuring laser-cut wooden pieces, gears, and motors, designed to teach about science, technology, engineering, and math.
EVENTS THIS WEEK @ Delaware City Library
LAST WEEK for Exhibit: An Aerial Photographic Retrospective of Delaware City from the Early 20th Century
Register for these programs and more at delawarelibraries.libcal.com/calendar/delawarecity
Take Your Child to the Library Day - Feb 7
Delaware City Library is an ideal place for children to play, discover, make friends, and have fun! Discover some library magic! We'll have programs and events running throughout our open hours from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Dance Party with Elmo - Feb 7 at 12:00 PM
Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day with a Dance Party with Elmo! Rock out with Elmo as we dance, sing, and color! We'll even have some instruments for kids to play! (Children's Area)
delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/16325411
PAWS for People: READ! - Feb 7 from 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Curl up with a book and a furry, friendly therapy companion as readers of all ages read aloud for fun, confidence, and tail-wagging encouragement. Courtesy of PAWS for People. 🐾
We have a full day of fun for Take Your Child to the Library Day!
Storytime this Sat, Feb 7, at 1:00 PM on Take Your Child to the Library Day featuring The Milton Hershey School. Learn about famous chocolatier Milton Hershey and try on fun costumes. Kids get a goody bag to take home with treats from Hershey!
delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/16325412
Inspire dreams. Expand horizons. Celebrate every child.
Local Author Tanerra Willis (Middletown, DE) will be at Delaware City Library on Take Your Child to the Library Day 2026 to read her latest book, Amazing Me!
delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/16365862
Black family history research poses unique challenges. The Delaware Public Archives can help! Discover techniques to uncover details about formerly enslaved ancestors and Delaware’s rich history of free Black communities. Open to teens and adults.
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Black History Month @ Delaware City Library
2/5 Black Family Histories Presented by the Delaware Public Archives
2/14 Douglass Day Transcribe-A-Thon!
2/17 Kids Craft: Art in the Style of Charles McGee.
2/19 Art in the Library: Poetry Infusion
delawarelibraries.libcal.com/calendar/delawarecity
In February, kid engineers will learn about, create and test out your very own paper bridge! Aimed at kids ages 7-11. Younger may participate with an adult to help. We provide the supplies, you bring your imagination!
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EVENTS THIS WEEK @ Delaware City Library
Through February 12 - Exhibit: An Aerial Photographic Retrospective of Delaware City from the Early 20th Century
Register for these programs and more at delawarelibraries.libcal.com/calendar/del...
We still have a few slots left for Maker Space Makes for Adults: Love Letter Decoupage Boxes !
Tonight, participants will use printed scrapbook paper, decorative tissue paper, and book pages to create a decorative box in February. Adults.
Register at delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/15930252.
Kurt Vonnegut names librarians as the quiet custodians of democracy.
"So the America I loved still exists, if not in the White House or the Supreme Court or the Senate or the House of Representatives or the media. The America I love still exists at the front desks of our public libraries."
As our regularly scheduled Tuesday social services program was canceled due to the Library's inclement weather closure, our social services specialist is coming in TODAY, JANUARY 29, from 1:00 - 5:00 PM. Drop in anytime.
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We are OPEN and have a few slots left for Kids Cook: Fried Apples today! Register at delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/16033946 - it's going to be yummy fun!
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We have space available for Cooking with Cathy for Tweens & Teens: Alphabet Soup on Wednesday, January 21 at 4:30 PM!
Teens get hands on experience with cooking skills and equipment using simple recipes.
This month, budding chefs will create a warm and tasty alphabet soup. For ages 10-15.
EVENTS THIS WEEK @ Delaware City Library
ALL MONTH - 2026 Reading Goal Challenge
Through Feb 12 - Exhibit: An Aerial Photographic Retrospective of Delaware City from the Early 20th Century
Register for these programs and MORE at delawarelibraries.libcal.com/calendar/del...
We still have spots available for our Tween & Teen Culture: Mixed Media Winter Scene program tomorrow! Register at We still have spots available for our Tween & Teen Culture: Mixed Media Winter Scene tomorrow! Register at delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/16033657
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EVENTS THIS WEEK at Delaware City Library!
Through January 31 - 2026 Reading Goal Challenge
Through February 12 - Exhibit: An Aerial Photographic Retrospective of Delaware City from the Early 20th Century
Register for these programs and more at delawarelibraries.libcal.com/calendar/del...
Celebrating the city’s Bicentennial Year in 2026: An Aerial Photographic Retrospective of Delaware City from the Early 20th Century. The month-long exhibit opens Jan 9, and highlights the work of Benjamin Gardner “BG” Carpenter.
For mor info visit delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/16079651
Celebrating the city’s Bicentennial Year in 2026: An Aerial Photographic Retrospective of Delaware City from the Early 20th Century. The month-long exhibit opens Jan 9, and highlights the work of Benjamin Gardner “BG” Carpenter.
For mor info visit delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/16079651
BREAKING NEWS FROM THE FRONT OF THE LIBRARY
After 7 long months, countless detours, and at least three people asking “Is the library closed?” every single day…
THE FRONT ENTRY IS OFFICIALLY BACK IN SERVICE!
We have space available for our Teens & Tweens Culture: Northern Lights Chalk Pastel Art program on Wednesday, December 10!
Create your own glowing night sky as we use pastel chalks to capture the magic and color of the northern lights!
Register at delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/13917702
A special Vinyl Records Listening Club TONIGHT!
Bring your own records to share or choose from the library's collection of 60+ records. This month, we're hosting a holiday ugly sweater party! Wear your silliest holiday sweater, listen to records, and enjoy hot cocoa!
