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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.

Upcoming Events

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  1. Story Time Stars

    Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
    Presenter: Lisa Beamer
    Location: Online

    Books, songs, puppets, and more ... designed for children ages 3-7 years old.  

    This program will...

  2. Storytime with Mrs. Marianne

    Time: 11:00am - 11:30am
    Location: Online
    Library: New Castle County Libraries

    Storytime with Mrs. Marianne, Live on the

  3. Book Discussion with the Kirkwood Library

    Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
    Location: Zoom Meeting
    Library: Kirkwood Public Library

    Join us online to participate in a monthly book discussion. A list of upcoming selections is...

  4. STEAM Story Time with Route 9 Library

    Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
    Presenter: Ms. Debbie
    Location: Online
    Library: Route 9 Library & Innovation Center

  5. ChessKid Chess Club

    Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Location: Online
    Library: Bear Public Library

    Learn to play chess which exercises both sides of the brain, increases your problem-solving skills, and...

  6. Teen Time on Discord

    Time: 4:00pm - 4:45pm
    Library: New Castle County Libraries

    Join the librarians of New Castle County Libraries on our teen Discord server to hang out, play games, talk about books, movies, and music,...

  7. Older Chapter Book Readers with Hockessin Library

    Time: 4:45pm - 5:30pm
    Location: Online
    Library: Hockessin Public Library

    We will be meeting via Zoom to discuss The Initiation by Ridley Pearson.  Registration is...

  8. Diversity in Delaware History Webinar Series

    Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
    Location: Online Meeting
    Library: Delaware Libraries

    History is a combination of uncomfortable truths, differing perspectives, and difficult narratives. With...

  9. Card Making Workshop with Newark Free Library

    Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
    Presenter: Linda Llanso
    Location: Online

    Happy Tales: Read to a Dog Program

    Time: 6:10pm - 7:10pm
    Location: Online Meeting
    Library: Claymont Public Library

    Join us for Happy Tales - a Virtual Read to a Dog program! Great for kids and...

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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!  

Elsmere Library is located in the heart of the community, sharing space with the City of Elsmere and the Elsmere Senior Center. The library offers a variety of materials and services including free computer classes and tax preparation; and also provides a variety of programs for all ages.

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