We will be closing on Wednesday, November 27th at 5pm and will remain closed through Saturday, November 30th for the Thanksgiving holiday!

Summer Reading was a blast, so we are continuing with another neighborhood reading adventure starting November 12th and running through January 12th. You will journey through Bridgeville and books as you complete tasks, such as, Reading Bingo, a Selfie Scavenger Hunt, and Hometown Highlights. Look for details on our FB page and website. Packets will be available beginning November 12th. You don’t want to miss out on all the fun!

Bring your child to the library on the second and fourth Tuesday (next session is the 26th) of every month @11am to read to the L.E.A.P. dogs. The goal of the Literacy Education Assistance Pups is to improve the literacy skills of children and grow their enthusiasm for reading. Join Ms. Hilary for stories, songs, and rhymes about Turkeys in November and Winter in December CHECK THE FLYER FOR DATES! Story Book Corner is held on Tuesdays at the library at 10am and is geared for ages 3-5. On Wednesdays, it is at 9am and is geared for birth-2 years old. Join Ms. Hilary for an educational experience to be held on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 11am-12pm at the library. Each month will have different topic geared for school-aged children. December's will be held at the Bridgeville Historical Society's Museum located at 102 Williams St.in Bridgeville on Thursday, December 5th (DATE CHANGE). There will be a tour of the museum with hot cocoa and snacks following.

Join us for an astronomy-themed Family Fun Night on Thursday, November 21st from 6-8pm. We will be STAR Gazing with telescopes, guided by our volunteers, Steve and Keith. Since we will be outside, dress accordingly. There will also be constellation crafts and refreshments. Registration is required. Please call 302-337-7401 ext. 101 or online: delawarelibraries.libcal.com/calendar/bridgeville. Join us on Thursday, December 12th for Snacks with Santa. Choose a session: 11am-1pm or 6-8pm. We will have staggered arrival times for the evening session. There will be crafts, snacks, and photos with Santa. Registration is required. Please call 302-337-7401 ext. 101 or online: delawarelibraries.libcal.com/calendar/bridgeville. If online registrations are full, please call for availability.

Join us on Saturday, December 14th from 11am-1pm as we discuss the book selection “Once Upon a Wardrobe” by Patti Callahan and also enjoy a variety of Irish and English cuisine. Participants can volunteer to bring a potluck item. Before the event, you will be contacted if you are bringing an hors d'oeuvre, a side dish, or a dessert. Registration is required. Join us on Tuesday, December 10th for holiday crafting! Choose from 2 different crafts (mesh hanging tree or wood frame) similar to the pictures. We have plenty of supplies, unless you wish to bring your own embellishments. Please specify which craft when calling or put in NOTES field online. Registration is required.

Join us for a new program for ages 8-14 with Ms. Miranda at the library on Thursday, November 21st from 3:30-4:30pm. We will be discussing "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown in this fun and interactive Book Club. Several copies of the book are reserved at the library and it is also available as an e-book or audio book on the Libby App. Registration is requested. Join us on Saturday, November 23rd from 11am-1pm for a STAR-themed Party. Bring your friends for fun activities about astronomy and astrology, crafts, and snacks. Registration is required. Join Small Town Gaming for a FREE Play Day on Saturday, December 7th from 10am-2pm. Enjoy playing video games and meeting new friends. A free lunch is provided. Join our team for “STEAM Team Showcase” and engage in science-driven activities that are fun and educational. On Wednesday, December 11th, we will be making Cookies in a Jar and Holiday Ornaments. Bring your friends! We prefer registration.

If you haven’t joined or wish to renew your membership with the Friends, visit the library or go to the Friends section on our website for the membership form. Consider attending our monthly meeting on Monday, November 18th @ 10:30am. Our Friends group helps with programming, fundraising, volunteering, and more. We would love your support!

Do you need a flu shot? Or a Covid-19 Test? Want to get the latest Covid-19 vaccination? Need HIV Testing, counseling and referral? Or just need some important health information? You can get all of these at the Delaware Division of Public Health’s Mobile Health Unit in the parking lot on Thursday, December 5th from 10am-3pm. The Mobile Unit is wheelchair accessible. Vaccination and testing require patient and/or guardian consent. No appointment is necessary; walk-ins are welcome. Dress for the weather as the wait line and check-ins are outside. For health privacy reasons, only one family at a time is able to enter the unit.