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Events at the Library
Events: Wilmington | North
Wilmington Branch Events
Story
Times
Downtown
Wilmington Library
All programs are 45 Minutes in length unless
otherwise noted.
We welcome schools and daycare programs.
Ongoing Summer Programs: Every
Week
Tuesdays & Thursdays
10:00 AM |
Preschool Story time |
Please call children's department
for reservations
571-7412 |
Wednesday
2:00 pm |
Creepy Crawly Crafts
Join us for some fun Creepy Crawly arts and crafts. |
Call for reservations at 571-7412 |
Thursdays
2:00 pm |
Theater Thursdays |
reservations required for 5 or more children. |
Special Programs:
| Date: |
Program: |
Reservation Date: |
Wednesday
June 4
10:00 am |
Summer Reading Program Kick Off!
Two of a Kind - What's the Buzz about Reading.
Through songs and dialog, a bookworm helps a bee to discover the joys
of reading.
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Reservations required for
5 or more children
For Reservation call 571-7412.
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Wednesday
June 18
10:00 am |
Bug Magic
Eric Paul
Join Eric Paul on a non-stop and hilarious adventure into the world
of insects with exciting magic and juggling. |
Reservations Required for
5 or more children.
For reservations call 571-7412 |
Wednesday
July 2
10:00 am |
Monkeys in the House
John Hadfield
Monkey in the House is a combination of funny original songs, juggling,
and amazing magic that will entertain kids and parents, alike. |
Reservations Required for
5 or more children.
For reservations call 571-7412 |
Wednesday
July 9
10:00 am |
Come into my Parlor, Please
Gary Lloyd
Stories and fantastic facts about our 8-legged friends, ending with
Gary transforming before your very eyes into Anansi, the African spider
trickster. |
Reservations Required for
5 or more children.
For reservations call 571-7412 |
Wednesday
July 16
10:00 am |
Bug Juice - Rages to Riches Theatre
A play about a fly who goes out into the world in search of her
fortune. The fly soon gets thirsty and tries to find a drink but no other
insect will help her because of a drought. She decides it best that she
make her own bug juice to help her and the other insects. |
Reservations Required for
5 or more children.
For reservations call 571-7412 |
Wednesday
July 30
10:00 am |
Anansi, The Story Bug
Duet Productions
The clever spider of African Folklore cunningly captures a python, a
leopard, a swarm of hornets and a mysterious fairy to become the master
of all stories. |
Reservations Required for
5 or more children.
For reservations call 571-7412 |
Wednesday
August 13
10:00 am |
Closing celebration for the Summer Reading Program
In Search of the Reading Bug!
Rick Waterhouse
Help Professor Nigel Nitwinder search the library for the Reading Bug! |
Reservations Required for
5 or more children.
For reservations call 571-7412 |
* All programs are 45 minutes in length unless otherwise noted.
These Programs are made possible, in part, by a grant from the Delaware
Division of the Arts, a State Agency committed to promoting the arts in
Delaware.
For Reservations Call: 571-7412
Events
at the North Wilmington Branch Library
Ongoing
Programs: Every Week
Tuesdays
10:30 AM |
Preschool Story Time
Preschoolers are welcome to join us for some interactive fun, featuring
exciting stories, songs and finger plays. |
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| Saturday Films!
12:00 Noon |
SUMMER FLICKS
Saturdays
June - August
Enjoy movies in the cool setting of the Library!
Click here for dates and titles. |
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Tuesdays & Thursdays
1:00 pm |
"Young Artisans Go Green!"
June 17th - August 7th
This eight week project, presented by Gail Trotter, is designed for
youth, ages 8 to 12 and offers hands-on applications of productive recycling
by creating functional crafts from discarded items.
Free - Registration Required!
761-4290 |
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Special
Programs:
| Date: |
Program: |
Wednesday
June 4th
3:30-5:30 |
KICK-OFF SUMMER READING PROGRAM
CC the Clown
CC the Clown will provide face painting, balloon artistry, and magical
illusions as she interacts with Library patrons to call attention to the
Summer Reading Program.
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Wednesday
June 18th
1:00 pm |
Pretty Pests, Industrious Insects, and Vicious Vermin
Winterthur will present a hands-on program for children ages 5 to 10,
about the many functions of insects in a museum.
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Tuesday
July 8th
10:30 |
Come into my Parlor, Please?
Award winning storyteller, Gary Lloyd will turn into Anansi, the spider.
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Wednesday
July 9th
1:30 pm |
The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash
Brandywine Zoo will present its traveling zoo program by reading the
book and exploring the wonderful world of reptiles.
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Tuesday
July 15th
10:30 |
Monkey in the House
Presented by John Hadfield, the show features original music and comedy,
amazing magic and a couple of really cool juggling tricks.
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Wednesday
July 23th &
July 30th
11:00 am |
Catch the Writing Bug: Journaling Workshop
Michelle Visser will present two journaling workshop geared to Middle
School -aged children, teaching writing styles and how to make your own
handmade paper journal.
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Wednesday
August 6th
1:30 pm |
Benefits of Insects
Scott Vogel from the SPCA will present on how insects are beneficial
for everyone.
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Wednesday
August 13th
1:00 pm |
CLOSING CEREMONIES - SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Catch the Reading Bug
C Shells from Virginia Beach, VA will close out the Summer Reading Program
with a performance using the reading theme with music and song.
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Saturday Films
12:00 Noon
North Wilmington Branch Library
| Date |
Title |
Ratings |
| May 17th |
The Wild |
G |
| May 24th |
The Smurfs: Season One - Vol. 1 |
NR |
| May 31st |
Arthur and the Invisibles |
PG |
| Jun. 7th |
The Jungle Book |
G |
| Jun. 14th |
Tweety's High-Flying Advendure |
NR |
| Jun. 21st |
Ratatouille |
G |
| Jun. 28th |
The Game Plan |
PG |
| Wilmington Library (Downtown): |
Tuesday 10:00
&
Thursday 10:00
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Preschool ages
Please contact the Children's Department at 571-7412 for group reservations. |
North Wilmington
Branch Library: |
Tuesday 10:30
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Preschool ages
Preschool children are welcome to join us for some interactive fun, featuring
exciting stories, songs, and finger plays, followed by a short film. |
| South Wilmington Branch Library (Formerly: La Biblioteca del Pueblo): |
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Closed until further notice. For more details, please
click here. |
Children's programs made possible, in part, by a
grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency committed
to promoting and supporting the arts in Delaware.
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