Kirkwood Library of Delaware

06/12/2026

Starting tomorrow, Kirkwood Library will be closed through June 28 for the installation of new flooring throughout the building.

During this closure:
- The book drop will be locked and unavailable.
- All due dates will be extended to July 1 or later.
- Current holds must be picked up by TODAY. Any unclaimed holds will be suspended and made available again beginning July 1.
- Patrons will not be permitted inside the building.
- Phones will not be answered during the closure.

Kirkwood Library is scheduled to reopen on June 29. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete these improvements and look forward to welcoming you back soon.

06/11/2026

FIFA World Cup soccer starts today. Here's just a selection of some of the books that are available in the kid's area at the library.

06/07/2026

06/06/2026

Stop by Kirkwood today for the Delaware Authors Forum Spring Book Fair!

06/05/2026

Reminder: Kirkwood Library will be closed from June 13 through June 28, 2026, for the installation of new flooring throughout the building.

During this closure:
- The book drop will be locked and unavailable.
- All due dates will be extended to July 1 or later.
- Current holds must be picked up by June 12. Any unclaimed holds will be suspended and made available again beginning July 1.
- Patrons will not be permitted inside the building.
- Phones will not be answered during the closure.

We encourage customers to visit one of our other New Castle County Library locations or access their library account online at dlc.lib.de.us.

Kirkwood Library is scheduled to reopen on June 29. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete these improvements and look forward to welcoming you back soon.

05/31/2026

Don't forget to sign-up for Summer with the Library - Unearth A Story, running from June 1 - August 15! Check out the programs and activities we are offering - there's something for everyone!

05/30/2026

05/29/2026

Kirkwood Library will be closed for flooring installation from Saturday, June 13th through Sunday, June 28th.

During this time:

The book drop will be locked
All due dates will be extended to July 1 or later
All current holds must be picked up by June 12 or will be suspended until July 1
Patrons will not be allowed inside
Phones will not be answered

We look forward to seeing you again on June 29th.

05/24/2026

School in winding down and so are our regular story times. But don't worry, we've got loads of fun programs, crafts, and activities lined up for Summer with the Library - Unearth a Story. Check our calendar for the next three months and get ready for a blast!

05/22/2026

And that's a wrap folks! Today was the last week of our STEM - Gardening Science Program and completes Kirkwood's year long Friday STEM series. We hope everyone who participated in the program had a fun learning experience! See you all in the Fall when we do it all again!