Wilmington Public Library

09/04/2026

All Wilmington Public Library System locations will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, during regular business hours.

Thank you, and have a safe holiday weekend!

09/03/2026

📚✨ September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! ✨📚

Kids ages 6–12 can get their FREE Kids Super Card! 🎉

Head to Youth Services on the lower level, it’s the place to get all Kids Cards!

Come visit, check out everything we have to offer, and give your child the key to a world of books, learning & fun! 💙📖

09/02/2026

🚨 TOMORROW NIGHT! 🚨
Wilmington, your voice is needed! 🎤🔥

Join us TOMORROW, September 3, from 6–8 PM for the Voices of Wilmington Grand Finale at Wilmington Public Library!

🎙️ Poetry + Community Open Mic
✨ Featured Voices
🍴 Food & Drinks
❤️ ALL VOICES ARE WELCOME!

Come share your poetry, read a favorite poem, or simply come experience an unforgettable celebration of words, creativity, and community.

📍 Wilmington Public Library | 10 E. 10th Street
🕕 6–8 PM | FREE ENTRY

Tag a poet. Bring a friend. Wilmington, LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD! 🔥🎤

09/02/2026

If you’re looking for a place to stay connected following last night’s storm, all Wilmington Public Library branches currently have power and are open for patrons.

Stop by your local library to use Wi-Fi, public computers, find a quiet place to work or study, or simply spend some time in a welcoming community space.

The Wilmington Library, NOMA Branch
North Wilmington Branch Library

Need a place to charge your phone? New Castle County Libraries have power and are open during regular hours.

Stop in, charge up, and spend some time with us.

New Castle County Happenings
New Castle County Government

09/01/2026

🎤 This Wednesday at The Wilmington Library, Downtown Branch!

Join us and Delaware Music Network for the September Open Mic Jam Session, featuring performances by Milli Allday, Choseph The Storyteller, An Letreece, and Pascoe Firebird. Sign up at the door. Come cheer on our local musicians, poets, and performers—or take the stage yourself!

🗓 Tomorrow, September 2nd
🕕 Doors open at 6 PM | Show starts at 7 PM
📍 The Wilmington Library, Downtown Branch, 10 E 10th St.

All ages. All genres. All talent levels welcome.

09/01/2026

Teens, what would you want to see at a Career Week? 👀

Wilmington Library is planning a Teen Career Week, and we want your input as we shape the series.

What would you want to learn? Who would you want to hear from? What would make Career Week valuable to you?

Take our quick survey and share your ideas. This is your chance to help shape what Career Week could look like!

🔗 Take the survey: https://forms.gle/Hs5FxHDVBZJotM257

08/31/2026

🍂 New month. New events. Plenty to do at the library.

September is bringing programs, activities, and events for all ages across the Wilmington Public Library System.

📅 Want to know what’s coming up? Our September Events Digest has the full lineup of upcoming events across all three branches.

Check out the newsletter, find something that catches your eye, and start filling your September calendar! 📚✨ https://bit.ly/46tIBHE

08/29/2026

We're getting ready for your arrival, see you at 10 🎉

3905 N. Market St.

08/28/2026

Tomorrow’s the day! 🎉

You’re invited to the grand opening of The Wilmington Library, NOMA Branch!

Bring your family, bring a friend, explore the new space, and come celebrate the newest branch of the Wilmington Public Library System.

We’ll see you tomorrow! 💙

📍 3905 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE 19802

Please note that the North Branch will be closed and the Downtown Branch will open at 12 p.m.

08/28/2026

🎨✂️ Let’s make something!

Before the backpacks are packed and the school year gets into full swing, come spend a little time getting creative at the library. Join us at the Downtown Branch for a Back to School Craft!

🗓 September 3rd
🕙 10 AM
📍 10 E. 10th St., Wilmington

Perfect for kids from preschool through 3rd grade. Just bring your creativity, we’ll have the supplies! 📚✨

Crafts are available while supplies last.