Frankford Public Library

06/23/2026

Wednesday Wonders: Explore the Science of Light!

Discover the amazing ways light works through hands-on experiments and glowing discoveries. Children will explore flashlights, prisms, and phosphorescent rocks while learning how light can create surprising effects. They'll also create their own glowing artwork using glow-in-the-dark markers and stickers.

Recommended for ages 6–11. Registration is encouraged.

https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/16582801

06/22/2026

🦕 Unearth a Story this summer at Frankford Public Library! 🦖

Registration is now open for our Children’s and Teen Summer Reading Programs. Dig up some fun with dinosaur-themed events, reading challenges, and more all summer long!

Stop by the library to pick up a Summer Reading tri-fold featuring all of our dino program dates, or check out our calendar online:
https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/calendar/frankford

06/20/2026

Unearth a Story with Raggatha Rain!

Join the Frankford Public Library at 11:00 AM for a special storytelling program with Raggatha Calentine, inspired by our Summer Reading Theme, "Unearth a Story."

Through stories, songs, and Indigenous traditions, children and families will explore how the land carries memories, wisdom, and stories across generations.

Recommended for ages 4–14, but all are welcome.

Register today: https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/16526074

06/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Unearth a Story Summer Reading Kickoff! It was a truly dino-mite day filled with food, games, prizes, and prehistoric fun. 🦕📚

A huge thank you to our amazing partners, sponsors, and supporters who helped make the event such a success. We loved seeing so many families come together to dig into a summer full of stories, discovery, and community.

The adventure is just beginning! Be sure to sign up for our Summer Reading Program and check out our calendar for upcoming events:
https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/calendar/frankford

06/18/2026

Dig Into Sensory Science at the Library!

Join us at the Frankford Public Library for a hands-on sensory science adventure with Play Lab Company LLC. Participants will explore three engaging stations, including a fossil dig, hidden messages revealed with water, and a creative art activity.

Designed for ages 5+, this program is especially welcoming to neurodivergent children of any age who enjoy sensory-based activities.

Register today: https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/16303106

06/17/2026

Thank you to the Delaware Seaside Railroad Club for generously sharing their Thomas the Train set with the Frankford Public Library for the month of June!

Children and families are invited to make a stop in the Children’s Room throughout June to play and enjoy this special display. 🚂📚

06/17/2026

06/16/2026

Create, Connect, and Craft at the Library!

Join us for an afternoon of friendship bracelet making using beautiful natural materials like gemstone, wood, and buffalo bone beads. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crafter, you'll create unique bracelets while enjoying conversation and creativity with friends.

We'll provide all the materials. You bring the imagination!

Space is limited, so registration is encouraged.

Register today: https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/16598666

06/15/2026

Give your child a head start on a lifetime of learning with a My First Delaware Library Card. Designed for children from birth to age 5, this special library card helps families build early literacy skills through books, programs, and library resources.

Stop by your local Delaware library to sign up and start your child's reading journey today. Learn more at: https://lib.de.us/myfirstcard/

06/14/2026

Dig for Dinosaurs at the Library!

Get ready for a prehistoric adventure! Young explorers can sift through sand to uncover realistic dinosaurs and hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. Best of all, every child gets to take home the amazing finds they uncover.

Open to children of all ages.

Register today: https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/16582799