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