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Appoquinimink Library
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10:00 - 8:00 |
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10:00 - 8:00 |
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Wednesday: |
10:00 - 8:00 |
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10:00 - 5:00 |
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Friday: |
10:00 - 5:00 |
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10:00 - 5:00 |
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Sunday: |
Closed |
Phone: (302) 378-5588
Fax: (302) 378-5594
Acting Manager:
Susan Hengel
Adult Services
Children's Services
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New Castle County Spring Guide |
Bestseller Lists/Book Website Links
Publishers Weekly
Oprah's Book Club
Library Journal
Booklist
Good Morning America
Today Show
Essence
An Adopt-a-Shelf volunteer is responsible for straightening, organizing and maintaining a designated section of the library. You must commit a least one hour a week. Choose your own time. Interested?
Call the library at 378-5588.
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COMPUTER/INTERNET TRAINING
Sign up for a free 30 minute one-on-one session to learn the basics on how to use the computer, our Library Catalog, or learn how to navigate the Internet. Please call the library at 378-5588 to make an appointment with a staff member. | | | |
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Libraries Closed July 4 Weekend
The New Castle County Libraries will be closed on Friday, July 3; Saturday, July 4; and Sunday, July 5 for the Independence Day holiday and our regular Sunday closings.
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 Summer Reading Club
This year the New Castle County Libraries are partnering with several local area businesses to encourage kids of all ages to read. All children who read 6 or more hours during Summer Reading Club 2009, from June 1-August 15 will receive a multi-business discount card good at the following businesses:
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AMF Price Lanes |
Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts |
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Best Buy Christiana, Store #1480 |
Delaware Historical Society |
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Bowlerama |
First State Lanes |
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Delaware Art Museum |
Pleasant Hill Lanes |
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Wilmington Blue Rocks |
The New Castle County Youth Services Librarians wish to thank these businesses for their generous support of libraries and reading!
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Kidini-A Safe Way Home
Children are introduced to eight friendly characters - each one uniquely skilled to recognize, avoid and escape troublesome or dangerous situations. Each character’s bullying or safety lesson is immediately followed by a fun song to reinforce the lesson. For all ages.
Wednesday, July 1st 10:30 a.m. |
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The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash!
After reading the story, children will then explore the wonderful world of reptiles. Participants will be able to observe live specimens. Registration required.
Tuesday, July 7th 11:00 a.m. |
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The Knitting Circle
The Knitting Circle meets every other Tuesday; call the library for current dates. Teens and adults are welcome. All levels of knitting experience welcome. 7:00 p.m. |
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Preschool Storytime
Exciting stories, crafts, and fun activities for children age 3 and older. Parents are welcome to
stay with the children during storytime.
Wednesdays: 7/8 & 7/15 10:30 a.m. |
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Sew-Be-It Quilters
Join our group every second Saturday of the month. All levels of experience welcome. |
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Creating Magic and Stuff
Mike Rose will present an exciting hour-long program where classical stories and tales are interwined with magical tricks and slight of hand. Tuesday, July 14th 7:00 p.m. |
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Going to Market With The Ox Cart Man
Children help tell a favorite story, Ox Cart Man, about life long ago using objects from Winterthur's demonstration collection. Includes a writing activity. For ages 6+ Registration required.
Wednesday, July 15th 1:30p.m. |
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The Five Wishes: Living Wills
Learn the five steps to creating a living will.
Tuesday, July 21st 6:30 p.m. |
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Right on the Money: Creating a Monthly Budget with the Delaware Money School
This seminar is designed to provide individuals with information related to various aspects of personal financial budgeting. Register at www.delawaremoneyshcool.org or
1-800-267-5002. Tuesday, July 21st 6:30 p.m. |
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Sam Gets Creative @ The Library with Rick Waterhouse
Sam finds children's books nearby and reads excerpts. Together Sam and the children make rhymes, paint a picture, complete a pattern, choreograph a dance and celebrate the fun of reading!
Thursday, July 23rd 2:00 p.m. |
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Creating Jack Tales!
Come follow Jack along his many adventures. Did you know that Jack went after other Giants other than the one up the Bean Tree? These stories have been talked about and passed down for years in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. For all ages. Monday, July 27th 2:00 p.m. |
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There's History in Things: A Program for Teens!
Objects can be primary sources! Teens hone their analytical skills using a house inventory and artifacts to reveal evidence about people's lives in early America. Registration Required.
Wednesday, July 29th 1:30 p.m. |
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Photography Basics: Perfect People Pictures
Learn tips for taking better people pictures.
Registration required.
Wednesday, July 29th 6:30 p.m. |
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 Got Summer Reading? Read it On-Line!
These websites have full-text versions of classics by authors such as the Brontes, Willa Cather, Dumas, Fitzgerald, Hawthorne, Ibsen, Jack London, Poe, Shakespeare, Mary Shelley, Upton Sinclair, Mark Twain, and Jules Verne. Novels, plays, and short stories are included.
 Project Gutenberg Bibliomania The Literature Page Classic Bookshelf The Literature Network Bartleby.com Classic Reader LibriVo (downloadable Audio)
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Electronic Resources |
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Additional Help & Information for Computer Training
Need help learning how to use the mouse, use the Internet, or to become more familiar with basic computer operations? Are you looking for other places that offer computer classes besides the library? Click here for a list of other organizations in the area that offer computer classes, as well as a list of websites where you can find free tutorials to help you! | |
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