Wilmington Public Library

06/04/2026

Happy Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈

June is Pride Month! Celebrate with this year's festival held Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Dover, Delaware, at the Legislative Green from 10am – 5pm. Learn more at Guides.lib.de.us/lgbtq

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Libraries do more than provide books—they create opportunities, build skills, and help transform lives. In our latest newsletter, we highlight new national efforts to expand access to prison libraries and why these services matter for education, reentry, and stronger communities.

This important work reflects a growing recognition that access to information is essential for everyone, everywhere.

📬 Read the full story in our latest newsletter: https://bit.ly/4ffivOl

👉 Don’t miss out—sign up for our newsletter to stay informed on library news, programs, and community impact: https://bit.ly/41fK55f

🎥: Courtesy of the Colorado State Library

06/02/2026

Did you know? On the first Wednesday of every month, Delaware Music Network and Wilmington Library team up to bring you the Open Mic Jam Session—a space to share your talent, meet fellow creatives, and vibe with artists from across the Mid-Atlantic, from NYC to D.C.

📅 Wednesday, June 3rd
🕕 Doors open at 6 PM | Show starts at 7 PM
📍 Wilmington Public Library | 10 E. 10th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

This all-genre, all-ages event welcomes musicians, poets, spoken-word artists, and performers of all kinds. Bring your own instruments, enjoy live music from the house band, and connect with a vibrant creative community. Vendors welcome!

Come listen. Come perform. Come connect.

06/02/2026

Join the North Wilmington Branch Library for some bingo fun! An exciting afternoon of Bingo, great prizes, and good company.

*Pizza and snacks will be served
*Senior information table available
*Free event
*Adults only

🗓 Next session: Wednesday, May 6
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
📍North Wilmington Public Library; 3400 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19802

Come early, grab a seat, and enjoy a fun and friendly midday break at the library!

📞 Questions? Call 302‑761‑4290

06/01/2026

Please note: The Wilmington and North Wilmington Public Libraries are NOT affected by these summer hour changes. Patrons are encouraged to check directly with their local branch for the most current hours.

Due to budget reductions for Fiscal Year 2027, New Castle County Libraries will be implementing temporary changes to library operating hours beginning July 1, 2026.

From July 1 through September 7, all New Castle County Libraries will operate on Summer Hours and will be closed on Sundays. Beginning September 8, some branches will have reduced Friday and Sunday hours.

These changes were designed to minimize impacts while preserving core library services for our community.

Updated schedules are available here:
Summer Hours: https://www.newcastlede.gov/DocumentCenter/View/64296

Fall Hours (beginning September 13): https://www.newcastlede.gov/DocumentCenter/View/64295

06/01/2026

Kick off Summer Reading with New Castle County Libraries and join us at the Wilmington Library for our exciting weekly STEM series with the Delaware Museum of Nature & Science! Each Tuesday, explore something new in the world of nature—from dinos and oceans to space and extreme animals.

📅 Tuesdays @ 10 AM
📍 Wilmington Library, 10 E. 10th Street

Come to one session or join us for the entire series—there’s something for everyone!

📌 Registration is required and space is limited. Call 302-571-7400 ext. 2412 or stop by the Youth Services desk to sign up.

06/01/2026

How’s that vision board looking? ✨
Refocus, recharge, and turn your goals into something you can see. Bring your lunch and join us for a creative midday vision board session.

🎨 No registration required
📌 Supplies available while they last

06/01/2026

New on our shelves! Stop by and take something new home today!

05/29/2026

Weekend plans? We’ve got you covered. Your library is more than books—stop by to explore movies, music, games, museum passes, and so much more.

📍 Wilmington Public; 10 E. 10th Street
Saturday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Sunday: Closed

Our sister branch is also open on Saturdays—be sure to stop by before the weekend wraps up!

📍 North Wilmington Library; 3400 N. Market Street
Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday: Closed

Come see us this weekend and discover something new!