Purchased and renovated in 2009, the exterior of a prairie architecturestyle funeral home retained its distinctive appearance, but the 9,500squarefoot interior was fully transformed into a modern neighborhood library. Covid19 response the state remains under a stayathome order. The selected books are an eclectic assortment of fiction and nonfiction titles that have caught our eye. Delaware county libraries event calendar delaware county libraries event calendar. Delaware county libraries event calendar libcal delaware. Covid19 advisory for the health and safety of meetup. Virtual teen book club upper darby townshipsellers library municipal branch. Acton to limit contact, and the continued closing of ohios schools, the delaware county district library s physical buildings and bookmobile will remain closed to the public until at least monday, may 4, 2020. The delaware county district library is more than books. The book for march 24th is letter to my daughter by george bishop. Lego club this week is for building 1st meeting will be tuesday 428. A summer book pick from good housekeeping, parade, library journal, goodreads, liz. Our library hosts two monthly book clubs copies kept behind the front desk and call 6105661918 ext.
The delaware county district library and its branches are vibrant centers of activity for residents and visitors in delaware county. Download our free mobile app and access the library catalog, manage your library account, find a delaware library consortium member library and more. Other events in delaware county libraries include a teen book club discussion on feb. Join us on a wednesday usually the fourth but not always. Contact your local library to check the availability of each bag and to reserve them for your book club. Per governor wolfs updated stayathome order, all delaware county libraries will remain closed until further notice.
The delaware county library system originated from a late19th century womens book club, which initially had twentysix members and a private library of thirtysix volumes. The library is currently closed to the public due to the current state of emergency and stay at home order. These bags cannot be put on hold from your home computer, so you must contact your local library to book them. In philadelphia, there are several book clubs that fit.
Digital resource library delaware county, in community and family histories. But book clubs exist for those who love books just a bit more and want to discuss them with others. The hockessin community club started the library and gaining popularity requested a bookmobile from new castle county libraries in 1961, birthed the friends of the hockessin library in 1975, formed the hockessin public library incorporated in 1977, and opened a childrens collection in 1980. Unusual deaths, crimes, and hauntings in penns woods. The henrietta hankin branch hosts the hankin whodunits book group and the page turners book group. For this special edition of middle school book club we will be meeting virtually on zoom with authorillustrator nathan hale. Library card in app show for scanning when checking out in libraries check the status of your holds. Delaware county courthouse and government center located in media, pa is dedicated to providing residents with high quality resources and services from all county department and agencies. Power library is the online portal to all that pennsylvania libraries offer. Browse our instant book club kit titles and our in library book clubs below. Your library offers a wide variety of materials and services whether you are in one of our branches or researching at home.
The delaware county district library dcdl and its branches are vibrant centers of activity for residents and visitors in delaware county. Meetings include activities, discussions, genrethemed snacks, giveaways, and fun. Acton to limit contact, and the continued closing of ohios schools, the delaware county district librarys physical buildings and bookmobile will remain closed to the public until at least monday, may 4, 2020. Orange branch library delaware county district library. Summer middle school book club will occur at the delaware county district library main branch. A good resource to expand student reading interest by introducing new authors or additional books in a subject area. In 2008, the original library was demolished and construction was begun on the current building. An after a library code indicates that that bag contains at least one large print book. Thats the question will schwalbe asks his mother, mary anne, as they sit in the waiting room of the memorial sloankettering cancer center. Updated information on covid19 dear pike county public library patrons, as directed by the office of commonwealth libraries, all public libraries in pennsylvania are closed until further notice. We also offer instant book club kits so you can have a book club anytime and anywhere you like. The end of your life book club delaware county library. Each bag contains multiple copies of the title, many have large print and audiobooks included.
We understand that many depend on the community library to obtain resources and supplement education, especially since schools are utilizing online classrooms. We offer book clubs for adults, teens, and children. Overdrivelibby overdrive and libby the mobile app for overdrive allow you to download ebooks and audiobooks from the delaware county library system. Library programs are offered for all ages and interests, including esl, ged in spanish, first friday lego club and teens gameon. County libraries provide information about their records and services online. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the delaware county library system digital collection. Tech time with katherine haverford township free library. Find groups in delaware, ohio about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. The alice network delaware county library system overdrive. Check out the list and then contact your librarian to schedule a use. Fates and furies delaware county library system overdrive. Public access computers, wireless access, and meeting space are available as well.
New castle public library new castle county, delaware. Contact your local library to check the availability of each bag and. Everyone is welcome at our washington county library book clubs. With the same riveting historical narrative that made the kitchen boy a national bestseller and a book club favorite, robert alexander returns to revolutionary russia for the harrowing tale of rasputins final days as told by his youthful and bold daughter, maria. Bento box book club for teens this book club meets on the last thursday of each month at 5 pm at the main library. Find groups in wilmington, delaware about book clubs and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Bags can be checked out for up to eight weeks, and can be reserved up to. Based on the extension of the stayathome advisory from the federal government, the appeal by governor dewine and dr.
Lunch is available for purchase at granite farms estates or if you wish, bring your own lunch andor come ready to jump into the discussion. The chester county library evening and afternoon 2020 book group reading lists can be found here. Over 100 titles are available to check out a month at time. Upper darby townshipsellers library sellers memorial branch, yeadon public library. At the top of the page click my account then you will be prompted to enter your library card number and pin. Free library books for book clubs in delaware county. Register here for a nathan hale book club online discussion with author nathan hale on may 4 at 3pm. The club s volume collection was intermediately housed in a doctors home, a jewelry stored and a rented room. One of bookbubs biggest historical fiction books of 2017. Bento box book club is a manga book club where we talk about the manga we read and the cultures they come from. An administrative headquarters provides support to the member libraries. Community library your place to pursue knowledge and. Chester county library system, pa official website.
Deluxe libraries provide you with a motionsensor light, a guest book, and the freedom to design your own customized charter sign. Kirkwood library has been serving the community since 1968. Your place to pursue knowledge and cultivate interests. Some library services may be restricted to residents of delaware county, indiana, who may be required to apply for a library card.
Delaware county libraries dcl 20052019 catherine bittle, director administrative headquarters 340 n. A listing of all adult book clubsinbags throughout delaware county libraries please note. Libraries also offer events and services, including story times, book clubs, and classes, as well as reference services. Chester county library hosts three book discussion groups, the evening book group, the afternoon book group, and the comics unbound group. Dcdl provides an inviting environment that encourages reading, learning, community discussion, and supports lifelong discovery. Bear library opened in 1998 and immediately became the busiest library in the state of delaware.
Mar 31, 2020 welcome to pike county public library the library is closed until further notice march 31, 2020 re. You can use an apple device, kindle, or other device. Facebook page for folcroft public library in delaware county, pa. Check out the list and then contact your librarian to. It reopened its doors in january 20 after undergoing a multimilliondollar, stateoftheart renovation. The april 2020 date is the third friday, april 17, 2020. The book club is held each monday in february at 5. Our goal is to optimize library service to the citizens of delaware county through cooperative efforts.
Muncie public library s digital collections of delaware county historical records and artifacts. The delaware county library is a branch of the eastern oklahoma library system. Subscribe to our channel and access our videos any time. Each month, all members of the club read a book and then meet to discuss it. We will continue to monitor the situation and follow and advice provided by county, township and library officials. Delaware county libraries dcl 20052016 catherine bittle, director administrative headquarters 340 n. The new library opened to the public in august 2009. The aston library book club will meet thursday, jan. The library hosts or cosponsors a variety of book clubs for adults.
Delaware county pennsylvania libraries is a federated system comprised of 26 member libraries located in the western suburbs of philadelphia. Radnor memorial library and delaware county libraries offer these collections of ebooks, audiobooks, and downloadable music. This is how it always is delaware county library system. In 2007, mary anne returned from a humanitarian trip to pakistan and afghanistan suffering. Call the library for the current months title 9373822417. The book group of aauw eastern delaware county 20192020. Access your options for virtual collections ebooks and more and virtual learning online programs for children and adults.
The library is supported by the enthusiastic new castle library friends who plan fundraisers and an annual book sale. Adult book club titles mission statement the delaware county district library serves as the public information provider for our community, using traditional and innovative technology to encourage curiosity, free inquiry, and lifelong learning in a friendly environment. Our delaware branch is a true jewel in this eclectic and vibrant neighborhood. A genre book club facilitated by teens and librarians together on the first monday of the month. All member libraries remain independent and set their own policies and. Book club in a bag list delaware county library system. Lewis crozer library in chester, pa featuring csk award winner all the way down, by jason reynolds. Delaware county library system home share feedback language. Access 42 digital magazines anywhere you are with an active chester county library system card. As the unofficial town center for the bear community, our 25,000 square foot facility provides more than 5,000 items for loan including. The delaware county book club dcbc meets on the fourth thursday of each month at 7pm. We hope to be able to meet in june, but at this time we dont know if that will be possible.
Evening book club meeting the third monday of the month at 6. Book clubs in a bag delaware county library system. Reese witherspoon reeses book club x hello sunshine book pickpeople magazines top 10 books of 2017amazons best books of 2017 learn more about this is how it always is in the delaware county library system digital collection. The delaware county district library serves as the public. Tired of trying to decide what to read next and then finding enough copies.
Access many resources, including reference usa, brainfuse oneonone tutoring, homework help, and resources for job seekers as well as veterans, ancestry library, power library, newsbank which includes free access to the delaware county daily times and philadelphia inquirer, and for our littlest members, tumblebooks. Access my account delaware librariesdelaware libraries. The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library. Adults with delaware county library system cards in good standing are welcome to check out a pass to one of a host of local museums and attractions to use for free admission and more. Library closings the library will be closed friday april, 10th for good friday. The book club formed a library association in 1897.
At preschool storytime, we use interactive songs, finger plays, flannel stories, books. With overdrive, you can borrow and enjoy free ebooks, audiobooks, and more from your library s digital collection. Aauw the book group eastern delaware county pa branch. Bags can be checked out for up to eight weeks, and can be. Delaware main library a book club facilitated by teens and librarians together and open to all delaware county middle school students grades 58. Attention book clubs, the delaware county library system offers books for your discussion group. If your personal book group would like to use the multiple copies weve purchased, check our lists below for the available sets. A listing of all adult book clubs inbags throughout delaware county libraries please note. Effective sunday, march 15th, the library will close to the public, and this closure will remain in effect indefinitely.
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