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Department Of Community Services, serving an area of 5,800 residents, has a collection of 26,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 880 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 880 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 8 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $21,000. Patrons make 30,000 visits annually, and check out materials 46,000 times. Thirty-one percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 87 Reads Way, New Castle Delaware 19720

Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Abington) Abington Township Public Library
(Aston) Aston Free Library
(Bala-Cynwyd) Bala-Cynwyd Library
(Towson) Baltimore County Public Library
(Kennett Square) Bayard Taylor Memorial Library
(Bear) Bear Public Library

06/08 Coming to The New Castle area
Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival Atlantic City NJ April5-6 Over 90 different breweries from around the corner and across the country will showcase their unique libations.
Dewey Beach PopFest Dewey Beach DE April12-13 Features three nights of showcase performances and two days of demo and mentoring sessions, tradeshow, and industry events.
National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington DC March20-April14 The nation’s greatest springtime celebration unites for four spectacular weekends including the Cherry Blossom Parade.
Pork in the Park BBQ Festival Salisbury MD April19-21 Follow your nose to the Pork in the Park BBQ Festival. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this Eastern Shore staple will be served up April 19-21st at Salisbury's WinterPlace Park.
Galena Dogwood Festival Galena MD May4 The annual Galena Dogwood Festival is will take place throughout Galena. The parade will have a War of 1812 theme.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 As one of the longest running festivals in the state of Delaware, Dover Days dates back to 1933. What started as a garden tour staged by the Dover Garden Club, has now become an annual time to remember First State heritage with community spirit and an entertaining festival of family events.