We have EVEN MORE going on this week than usual. Hope to see you at the Library! Don't forget to sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge while you're there! Register for these programs and more at: delawarelibraries.libcal.com/calendar/del...

On sale at the Delaware City Library: Delaware City Bicentennial Booklets - $5 (cash only) - supports Bicentennial events Raffle for "The Lock" - framed photo by award-winning photographer Lynn Dilliplane - $5 (cash only) - support Friends of the African Union Church Cemetery Juneteenth events.

EVENTS THIS WEEK @ Delaware City Library Register for these programs and more at delawarelibraries.libcal.com/calendar/delawarecity

COMMUNITY CENTER PARKING - May 9 Parking restrictions for Bicentennial: Library parking - handicap parking only Back parking (4th St) - reserved for bands / event equipment access Walk, bike, or carpool when possible. Street parking available around the Community Center.

Opening Ceremony at 12:30 PM Followed by Afternoon Activities: Historical trolley tours, historical displays in the Community Center, live music, games, and MORE! from Bring a chair and enjoy the day!

Many thanks to City of Delaware City City Manager, Britney Loveland for unveiling the Delaware City Library 's rock garden. Britney thanked library staff for the creative programs the library offers and the many artists who contributed to the project.

We still have a few slots left for today's program! Tweens and teens get hands on experience with cooking skills and equipment using simple recipes. In April, we’re whipping up a super easy - and seriously delicious - vanilla pudding. Register at delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/16103523

What Does It Mean to be a Delawarean? By Michele Anstine Continue the DE in Conversation series with What Does It Mean to Be a Delawarean? on Apr 8 at 6:30 PM at the Delaware City Library. Presented in partnership with Friends of Fort DuPont, the Delaware City Library, and Delaware Humanities.

Join us on the second Wednesday of the month for popular culture food, games, art, and other activities! Create your own mini-diorama featuring spring's most popular snack! Compete to see who makes the most amazing display! Ages 10-15 may register at delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/16103484

Did you know that the Delaware City Library has it's own mascot? His name is Ozzie the Otter. Stop by the library to meet him and check out our New This Week offerings!

Kids aged 7-11 will have fun cooking (and eating!) while learning valuable skills, such as reading and following a recipe, basic math and chemistry, and fine motor dexterity. Supplies are limited – registration required. Register at delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/16101544

Notice: Due to the incoming storm, the library will close early today, Monday, March 16, at 4:00 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience and encourage everyone to stay safe. We expect to re-open tomorrow, March 17, for our usual hours of 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM.

Want to learn more about the people running for City Council in Delaware City? Join us for a Meet the Candidates event and hear directly from the candidates about their ideas, priorities, and vision for our community. Location: Delaware City Library Date: Mar 23, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM Election: Apr 7

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!#douglassdaya#DouglassDay202626

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.

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!

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.

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!

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

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!

EVENTS THIS WEEK AT DELAWARE CITY LIBRARY Register for these programs and more at: delawarelibraries.libcal.com/calendar/del...

Looking for a fun and engaging way to unwind? Join us for Game Night for Adults TONIGHT - 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. No experience needed - bring your game face and a sense of fun!

We have a few slots for today's STEAM Activity for Kids: Candy Cane Chemistry. This month, we explore chemical properties with these striped sweet treats! Aimed at ages 7-11. Younger may participate with an adult. Supplies are limited. Register at delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/13917435

Join us Dec 4 for Christmas Traditions Around the World: Diversity in Latin America. Visiting Scholar Charito Calvachi-Mateyko brings 15 costumes and musical instruments for interactive learning. Open to all ages. Registration is requested. Register at delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/15696452.

Drop in TONIGHT for Maker Space Makes for Kids: Zoetrope. Zoetrope is a funny word AND fun to make. A zoetrope is one of the earliest forms of animation - a device that creates the illusion of motion through a series of static images. Ages 7-11. Younger may participate with an adult.

EVENTS THIS WEEK Register for these events and more at delawarelibraries.libcal.com/calendar/del...

Join us for a monthly kids craft on 3rd Tuesdays to make fun and seasonal items, perfect for kids to keep, display, or give as gifts. Today we'll create beautiful luminary art designed to look like stained glass. Aimed at 7 – 11. Younger may participate with an adult caregiver.