Delaware City Library
@decitylibrary.bsky.social
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.
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!
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!
December 15, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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!
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
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
Teens & Tweens Culture: Northern Lights Chalk Pastel Art
Join us on the second Wednesday of the month for popular culture food, games, art, and other activities! In December, create your own glowing night sky as we use pastel chalks to...
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December 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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
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!
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!
December 9, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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!
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:
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Register for these programs and more at:
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December 8, 2025 at 8:08 PM
EVENTS THIS WEEK AT DELAWARE CITY LIBRARY
Register for these programs and more at:
delawarelibraries.libcal.com/calendar/del...
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!
No experience needed - bring your game face and a sense of fun!
December 8, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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!
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
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
STEAM Activity for Kids: Candy Cane Chemistry
STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. STEAM focuses on sparking imagination and creativity in ways that naturally align with learning. Come to...
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December 8, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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
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.
Open to all ages. Registration is requested. Register at delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/15696452.
Christmas Traditions Around the World: Diversity in Latin America
Visiting Scholar Charito Calvachi-Mateyko runs an informative and festive presentation on cultural Christmas celebrations in Latin American countries. Charita brings 15 costumes...
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December 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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.
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.
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.
December 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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.
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.
December 1, 2025 at 5:11 AM
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.
Today we'll create beautiful luminary art designed to look like stained glass.
Aimed at 7 – 11. Younger may participate with an adult caregiver.
Kids Craft:Faux Stained Glass Art
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 November, we'll create beautiful...
delawarelibraries.libcal.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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.
Today we'll create beautiful luminary art designed to look like stained glass.
Aimed at 7 – 11. Younger may participate with an adult caregiver.
Learn about the military service members who operated nuclear submarines. Former Nuclear Reactor Operator and Engineering Watch Supervisor Howard Dobson joins us for a look at life on the USS Sam Houston. Learn about submarine service and see a display of artifacts.
November 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Learn about the military service members who operated nuclear submarines. Former Nuclear Reactor Operator and Engineering Watch Supervisor Howard Dobson joins us for a look at life on the USS Sam Houston. Learn about submarine service and see a display of artifacts.
Vintage Guitar Roadshow program - educational AND entertaining! Many thanks to Ken Lelan for bringing his collection of acoustic guitars.
Ken played our latest edition to the Library of Things! Want to try out a guitar before investing in a purchase - now you can check one out!
Ken played our latest edition to the Library of Things! Want to try out a guitar before investing in a purchase - now you can check one out!
November 18, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Vintage Guitar Roadshow program - educational AND entertaining! Many thanks to Ken Lelan for bringing his collection of acoustic guitars.
Ken played our latest edition to the Library of Things! Want to try out a guitar before investing in a purchase - now you can check one out!
Ken played our latest edition to the Library of Things! Want to try out a guitar before investing in a purchase - now you can check one out!
One hundred years ago today's vintage acoustic guitars were new instruments. Join us tonight for syncopated ragtime, early jazz and rhythmic swing tunes from the 1920s, 1930s & 1940s played on vintage acoustic guitars made in same decades!
November 17, 2025 at 6:44 PM
One hundred years ago today's vintage acoustic guitars were new instruments. Join us tonight for syncopated ragtime, early jazz and rhythmic swing tunes from the 1920s, 1930s & 1940s played on vintage acoustic guitars made in same decades!
Learn about the military service members who operated nuclear submarines. Former Nuclear Reactor Operator and Engineering Watch Supervisor Howard Dobson joins us for a look at life on the USS Sam Houston.
Learn about sub service and see a display of artifacts. Q&A to follow.
Learn about sub service and see a display of artifacts. Q&A to follow.
Military Service Under the Sea: Fascinating Facts About the Submarine Service
Learn about the military service members who operated nuclear submarines. Former Nuclear Reactor Operator and Engineering Watch Supervisor Howard Dobson joins us for a look at life...
delawarelibraries.libcal.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Learn about the military service members who operated nuclear submarines. Former Nuclear Reactor Operator and Engineering Watch Supervisor Howard Dobson joins us for a look at life on the USS Sam Houston.
Learn about sub service and see a display of artifacts. Q&A to follow.
Learn about sub service and see a display of artifacts. Q&A to follow.
TODAY from 3 - 7 PM!
Follow the yellow brick road to the Library! Trick or Treat at the Library - Goodies and Craft!
Drop in between 3:00 - 7:00 PM for spooky, yummy fun!
Follow the yellow brick road to the Library! Trick or Treat at the Library - Goodies and Craft!
Drop in between 3:00 - 7:00 PM for spooky, yummy fun!
October 30, 2025 at 3:43 PM
TODAY from 3 - 7 PM!
Follow the yellow brick road to the Library! Trick or Treat at the Library - Goodies and Craft!
Drop in between 3:00 - 7:00 PM for spooky, yummy fun!
Follow the yellow brick road to the Library! Trick or Treat at the Library - Goodies and Craft!
Drop in between 3:00 - 7:00 PM for spooky, yummy fun!
BACK TO SCHOOL AND CHILLY WEATHER RESOURCES FOR KIDS!
We have a limited number of FREE:
Haircut vouchers from local salons for Delaware City school children (</= age 18)
Backpacks for Delaware City children in grades 6-12; and
Elementary school age children's coats
We have a limited number of FREE:
Haircut vouchers from local salons for Delaware City school children (</= age 18)
Backpacks for Delaware City children in grades 6-12; and
Elementary school age children's coats
October 30, 2025 at 3:22 PM
BACK TO SCHOOL AND CHILLY WEATHER RESOURCES FOR KIDS!
We have a limited number of FREE:
Haircut vouchers from local salons for Delaware City school children (</= age 18)
Backpacks for Delaware City children in grades 6-12; and
Elementary school age children's coats
We have a limited number of FREE:
Haircut vouchers from local salons for Delaware City school children (</= age 18)
Backpacks for Delaware City children in grades 6-12; and
Elementary school age children's coats
EVENTS THIS WEEK at Delaware City Library
October 27, 2025 at 10:22 PM
EVENTS THIS WEEK at Delaware City Library
Get in the spirit of the season with a visit from the Delaware City Ghost Hunters! Join a mini-investigation in our (perhaps haunted) library. Ghost hunting equipment will be on display.
For more information on the Delaware City Ghost Hunters visit www.delcityghosthunters.com
For more information on the Delaware City Ghost Hunters visit www.delcityghosthunters.com
October 27, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Get in the spirit of the season with a visit from the Delaware City Ghost Hunters! Join a mini-investigation in our (perhaps haunted) library. Ghost hunting equipment will be on display.
For more information on the Delaware City Ghost Hunters visit www.delcityghosthunters.com
For more information on the Delaware City Ghost Hunters visit www.delcityghosthunters.com
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.
October 1, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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.
This program is open to adults.
September 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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.
This program is open to adults.
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.
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.
September 15, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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.
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 know it LOOKS like it's ready but it's not. Please continue to use the rear entrance until further notice.
September 15, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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 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.
Register to volunteer at signup.com/.../invita...... or call the Library at 302-834-4148.
August 27, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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.
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!
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!
August 21, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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!
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 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
Kids can try out print-making, papercrafts, and other Scandinavian art forms in this activity program!
Register at delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/14990410
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...
delawarelibraries.libcal.com
August 15, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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
Kids can try out print-making, papercrafts, and other Scandinavian art forms in this activity program!
Register at delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/14990410