Please support the library at the Kiwanis BBQ Chicken Fundraiser that will be held on Saturday, July 12th and Sunday, July 13th at the Kiwanis BBQ stand at 4560 Seashore Highway, Bridgeville. A chicken platter is $12 and a 1/2 chicken only $10. There will also be a Bake Sale for purchase with delicious treats prepared by the Friends of the Bridgeville Library. Chicken should be ready at 9am and we sell until it is SOLD OUT. Get there early!

The library will be closed on Friday, July 4th and Saturday, July 5th.

Join Ms. Hilary for the Summer Story Book Corner on Tuesdays at 10am. Kids Craft Day for all ages will be on Wednesdays at 10am. The July crafts: July 2nd-Pop Art; July 9th-Chenille Stems; July 16th-Mosaic Art; July 23rd-Paint Chip Art; July 30th-Comic Panels. Join us with Ms. Hilary on Saturday, July 19th @ 10am for stories, songs, and rhymes about COLOR followed by a healthy & delicious brunch! All ages are welcome! Join us for a highly engaging and interactive magic show with "The Amazing Mr. B." on Saturday, July 26th @ 1:00pm. His lively performance will be filled with audience participation, laughter and awe with tricks and illusions! We are welcoming back "Mister Boom Boom" (aka Frank Coates) music educator from Philadelphia to the library with his engaging drum and storytelling show! He will be here on Wednesday, July 30th @ 1:30pm to introduce children to the world of music through interactive lessons including bucket drumming. Join us on Thursday, July 31st at 1pm for the Rehoboth Summer Children's Theatre production of Aladdin. In this hilarious version, Aladdin and his magic lamp encounter not one, but two genies. Two actors play all the characters in this family-fun, 45 minute production.

Throughout the year, join the Bridgeville Library for our wellness journey-promoting mental and physical health by providing many different programs for everyone. All programs are FREE and all are welcome! Our self-led walking groups meet in the parking lot and walk the Hometown trail on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. We are offering free community workshops to manage your diabetes presented by the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services Division of Public Health. These workshops will be held at the library every Wednesday, starting June 25th through July 30th from 10am-12:30pm. Register online: HealthyDelaware.org/DSMP. Our Library now has a Community Health Worker onsite two days a week to provide access to free counseling, resources, and incentives for qualifying individuals. Please call the library for availability. Join us on Tuesdays at 10am for Chair Yoga with Bonnie (Ananda Yoga). These sessions will be held July 8th through August 26th. On the 1st Monday of every month @ 2pm -a fun cardio drumming class hosted by PACE Your Life "Drums Alive", suitable for all abilities and free to attend. It will be held on a first come-first served basis for up to 24 people. On the 2nd Tuesday, PACE Your Life will host a BINGO at 3pm. Free to attend with free prizes. Play 6 games with 2 cards per person. No repeat winners. Refreshments will be served. Join us for a grief support group with Latoya Harris, a Certified Community Health Worker to discuss how to handle the grief you may be experiencing on Friday, July 25th @ 4pm. Registration is preferred.

If you haven't registered already for the Community Bridge to Wellness, visit the library to receive a free health journal and an insulated tote bag. Our self-led walking groups are starting Wednesday, April 23rd. Meet in the parking lot and walk the Hometown trail. Join us with your family for a Carnival themed Family Fun Night on Thursday, July 17th from 6-8pm. We will have fun games, pony rides, a bouncy house, cotton candy, popcorn, and the "Double Dutch Therapy" group will be there! Registration is required. Call 302-337-7401 ext. 101 or online: delawarelibraries.libcal.com/calendar/bridgeville. Online registration ends 3 days before the event and fills quickly (at that point, call to see if there are openings). If registering online, please put how many will be attending in the NOTES or choose MULTIPLE ATTENDEES. Weather permitting, this will be held outside.

Join Ms. Hilary for the Summer Reading Program "Color Our World" Story Book Corner on Tuesdays at the library at 10am for all ages. The theme is colors. On July 8th, and August 5th, it will be held at the Seaford Chick-Fil-A. On Wednesdays @ 10am there will be a Kids Craft Day for all ages. Bring your child to the library on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month @11am to read to the L.E.A.P. dog, Oliver. Saturday Story Book Brunch will be held on Saturday, July 19th @ 10am with stories, songs, and rhymes about COLOR followed by a delicious, healthy brunch! All ages are welcome. See the 2025 Summer Reading Programs section for more program for all ages!

Registration is required. NEW- Tuesdays at 10am for Chair Yoga with Bonnie (Ananda Yoga). These sessions will be held from July 8th through August 26th. PACE Your Life is hosting a BINGO on the 2nd Tuesday of every month @ 3pm. "Spill the Tea" Book Talk Mixer on Saturday, July 19th from 12-2pm. Choose a book with summertime vibes and talk about it with friends. Enjoy a root beer float and hot dog (for ages 18-35 only). Registration is required. Saturday, August 16th from 11am-1pm -"Your Bridge to the World" Book Discussion-we discuss the book selection “A Long Petal of the Sea” by Isabel Allende, and enjoy a variety of Chilean inspired cuisine. Registration is required.

FREE Gaming with Small Town Gaming from 10am-2pm on Saturday, July 12th! Play your favorite video games. "My Life Basically" Automotive Care (for High School ages) on Thursday, July 3rd @ 4pm. Join Ms. Hilary to tie dye a T-shirt with sharpies for Teen Craft Day on Monday, July 7th either at 11:30am or 3:30pm. Registration is required. Join our team for “STEAM Team Showcase” and engage in science-driven activities that are fun and educational with Ms. Hilary. On Wednesday, July 16th (choose either 1:30pm or 3:00pm session) you will make shadow art or shadow drawing. We prefer registration to ensure we have enough materials. Join our certified Community Health Workers from Tank Mentality for a "Think Tank- Let's Talk: Life" for teens and tweens (ages 10-17) on Thursday, July 17th at 3pm. Let’s talk about life as a teen: friendships, school, family, anxiety, or social media. Bring some friends! Snacks will be provided. Join Ms. Miranda for the Tween Book Club on Thursday, July 24th at 3:30pm for ages 8-14. This month's book is "City Spies" by James Ponti.  Several copies of the book are reserved at the library. It is also available on the Libby and Kindle Apps. Registration is preferred.

The fourth annual Impact Festival will be held Saturday, September 6th, 2025 at the Bridgeville Public Library from 10am-2pm. Join us for a fun-filled day of positivity and good vibes with numerous food and craft vendors, an Adventure Park with 10+ inflatables and games, music, face painting, raffles and giveaways. Entry to the festival is free, with vendors and Adventure Park at a cost. Craft vendors will be indoors. All proceeds benefit The Inspiring Project’s annual scholarships and donations to local charities.