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