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Delaware City Library Established in 1973, Delaware City Library public library and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We look forward to seeing you!

The Delaware City Library is an independent public library in the New Castle County Library System and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to create and promote educational, recreational, and cultural enrichment, and provide community members of all ages with free access to the resources and tools they need to thrive in the 21st century. We have 3 meeting rooms and 9 computers available for public use, as well as a collection of over 24,000 circulating items and lots of programs for all ages!

We welcomed some amazing toddler artists this morning at Toddler Pumpkin Painting! If you missed our morning session, yo...
10/20/2026

We welcomed some amazing toddler artists this morning at Toddler Pumpkin Painting!

If you missed our morning session, you can still join us this afternoon for Kids Craft: Pumpkin Painting !

10/20/2026

Help shape the future of the Fort DuPont Theater! Friends of Fort DuPont is gathering community input to help guide the restoration and future use of this important historic building. We want to hear what kinds of performances and events would bring you to the theater, and what features and amenities would make your visit welcoming and enjoyable.

Your feedback will help inform future programming, visitor experience, comfort and accessibility priorities, and opportunities to celebrate Fort DuPont’s history and local culture.

The survey takes about 7 to 9 minutes to complete, and responses are anonymous. Please take the survey by November 3. Thank you for your help! Link in first comment.⬇️

It is Tuesday yet again! Take a look at our fresh arrivals for this week, featuring a graphic novel written by a former...
10/20/2026

It is Tuesday yet again! Take a look at our fresh arrivals for this week, featuring a graphic novel written by a former local resident, Chad Anderson. "The Mushroom Murders" take place in Delaware City!

Fiction:
Prince of Swords by Elise Kova
Tempest by Victoria Aveyard
The Witches of Cambridge by Alice Hoffman
The Altar of Pergamon by Jonathan Cahn
A Forsaken Prophecy by Stacey McEwan
Hollywood, Ending by John Green
Murder At the Grand Alpine Hotel by Lucy Foley

Nonfiction:
Let Us Do Good: My Brother Stephen, 9/11, and the Mission to Honor America's Heroes by Frank Siller
Roll the Calls: a Memoir by Ari Emanuel
Money To Burn: the Unvarnished Truth About Leon Black, Apollo, and the Rise of a New Wall Street by William D. Cohan
Nothing Left: Confessions of a Democratic Operative by Evan Barker
The Others: UFOs, AI, and the Forces Guiding Human Destiny by D.W. Pasulka

Graphic Novel:
The Mushroom Murders by Chad Anderson

DVDs:
The Brink of War
Over Your Dead Body
Abbott Elementary Complete Fifth Season
The Sandman Complete Second Season
Untamed Complete First Season

Juvenile:
Trust Fall by Lynn Painter
Pizza and Taco Coolest Club Ever! by Stephen Shaskan
SquirrelLock Holmes Mystery at the Corn-y Maze by Ashley Belote
I Survived The Japanese Tsunami, 2011 The Graphic Novel by Lauren Tarshis
Trick or Treat, Crankenstein by Samantha Berger
Bonaparte Falls Apart by Margery Cuyler
Crankenstein by Samantha Berger

EVENTS THIS WEEK @ Delaware City LibraryOct 19 - Tales the Tombstones Whisper: Understanding the History of CemeteriesOc...
10/20/2026

EVENTS THIS WEEK @ Delaware City Library

Oct 19 - Tales the Tombstones Whisper: Understanding the History of Cemeteries
Oct 20 - Children's Storytime
Oct 20 - Feed the Bookworms!
Oct 20 - Toddler Pumpkin Painting *
Oct 20 - Kids Craft: Pumpkin Painting *
Oct 20 - Maker Space Tuesdays- RESERVATION ONLY *
Oct 21 - Teen Room Hours
Oct 21 - Cooking with Cathy for Tweens & Teens: Popcorn Balls *
Oct 22 - Teen Room Hours
Oct 22 - Toddler Wiggles & Giggles
Oct 24 - Delaware City Community Health Fair

* Registration required

Register for these programs and more at https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/calendar/delawarecity

10/15/2026

It's Spooky Movie Season! Enjoy access to thousands of critically acclaimed movies, documentaries & Kids favorites with free streaming. Get your delawarelibraries.org/librarycard online & start streaming now!

Get ready to prioritize your health! Join us on Saturday, October 24, as the Delaware City Library teams up with the Tau...
10/15/2026

Get ready to prioritize your health! Join us on Saturday, October 24, as the Delaware City Library teams up with the Tau Eta chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., the City of Delaware City, and Melissa Minor-Brown for 17th District for the Delaware City Community Health Fair.

Hosted at the Delaware City Library & Community Center, this one-stop event brings essential wellness resources right to your doorstep:

Free On-Site Screenings & Medical Info: Access vital health screenings, expert advice, and information from wellness vendors

Winter Prep for Kids: Pick up a free winter coat for children during our annual Operation Warm giveaway, ensuring your little ones stay cozy all season long.

Explore Library Healthcare Resources: Discover the vast array of health and wellness tools, databases, and books available year-round through the Delaware Division of Libraries.

We'll also have entertainment for the kids and giveaways! Invest in your family’s health and well-being with us October 24 from 11 AM - 2 PM on Saturday, October 24.

Many thanks to the sponsors who made this event possible:
Delaware City Refining Company
Delaware City Parks Commission
Delaware City Rotary Club

Dewey have new items available? Yes we do! Our New This Week Items are ready to be checked out.Fiction:Sometimes I Sca...
10/13/2026

Dewey have new items available? Yes we do! Our New This Week Items are ready to be checked out.

Fiction:
Sometimes I Scare Myself by Jeneva Rose
The Witch by Freida McFadden
Taipei Story by R.F. Kuang
Other Worlds Than These by Stephen King and Peter Straub
We Chase Shadows by Richard Osman

Nonfiction:
PlantYou Quickies: 140+ Nourishing Plant-Based Recipes for Busy People by Carleigh Bodrug
The Museum of Lost Things: True Tales of Fabled Treasures, Legendary Cities, and Mythical Creatures That Vanished From History by Sam Kean
End Times Fascism and the Fight for the Living World by Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor
The Rush: California Gold, the Civil War, and the Making of the Modern World by Nathaniel Philbrick
An Unexpected Life: a memoir by Gloria Steinem

DVD:
Moana

Juvenile:
Race to the Truth: Boarding Schools and the Indigenous Story by Ashley Fairbanks
The Baby-Sitters Club Super Special Baby-Sitters On Board! by Raina Telgemeier
Pizza and Taco Dare to Be Scared! by Stephen Shaskan
I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919: The Graphic Novel by Lauren Tarshis
The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette For Young Ladies of Mad Science: The Jungle of Carabanana by Kate McKinnon
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling
Main Street: A Community Story About Redlining by Britt Hawthorne and Tiffany Jewell
We're Better Together: A Book About Community by Eileen Spinelli

Address

250 5th Street
Delaware City, DE
19706

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 12pm - 8pm
Thursday 12pm - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm

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