The Library will be closed Monday, January 19th to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The January Family Fun Night will be a Snowy White Party. Join us on Thursday, January 22nd from 6-8pm for a “WHITEOUT NIGHT” full of all things snowy, white, and fluffy! We will have snow crafts, snacks, white hot cocoa and fun activities to enjoy. Registration is required. Call 302-337-7401 ext. 101 or delawarelibraries.libcal.com/calendar/bridgeville. If signing up online, please put the number attending in the NOTES REGISTRATION FORM. Join us for a whole day of fun on Saturday, February 7th anytime from 10am-2pm for "Take Your Child to the Library Day". We will have storytime @ 11am, 12pm and 1pm, crafts, games, food and FREE gaming w/ Small Town Gaming Entertainment in the meeting room. The library isn't just for books! Stop in for a visit, enjoy the activities, get a free library card, meet your children's librarian, and explore all the wonders that your local library has to offer your family. takeyourchildtothelibrary.org

Join Ms. Hilary on Tuesdays @ 10am for Story Book Corner with stories, songs, and rhymes about Winter in January. "Little Acorns" Music & Movement will be held on Wednesdays @ 9am in the library. Enjoy dancing, swaying, or just observing at this time of movement, rhythm, and fun. Ms. Hilary will model some songs, rhymes, finger plays, and bounces to use at home. This will stimulate early learning to foster early literacy skills and develop a lifelong love of books. Reading to baby can support their social and emotional development. Bring your child to the library on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month @11am to read to these sweet dogs, Oliver and Penny. 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 Winter followed by a fun brunch on Saturday, January 17th at 10am. Immediately following will be a new program for ages 2 and up-"The Doodle Bug Crafting Club". Miss Keciha will lead the club and have a creative activity for all to do based on STEAM. All materials will be provided. Hope you can stay to enjoy it. Registration is preferred. If signing up online: please specify the number of people attending in the NOTES REGISTRATION FORM. For the Library Learners League Homeschool group in February, we will have representatives from the Delaware Historical and Cultural Affairs on Thursday, February 12th @ 2pm for "The Swedish Trunk Program". The students will explore what Swedish colonists would have brought over to the Americas and the thought process behind bringing those objects. This is a hands-on activity as students will be able to handle replicas of objects and have discussions. Registration is required. Parents-Please sign up your child/children..

On the 2nd and 4th Fridays in January from 3-5pm, you can play Mahjong for beginners to experienced players to learn or play the game of Mahjong. We will have 2 boards available or you may bring your own board/racks and cards/tiles to play, if you wish. Registration is required. Join us on Tuesday, February 3rd from 6-8pm to make a scrapbook paper wreath in a Valentine, Spring or theme of your choice similar to the pictures shown. We will supply you with the 30 pages needed unless you wish to bring your own. Any embellishments are also welcome! Registration is required. Join us on Saturday, February 14th from 11am-1pm as we discuss the book selection “The God of Small Things” by Arundhati Roy and enjoy a variety of India inspired cuisine. The book is available as an audiobook, eBook and on the Libby App. Registration is required.

We have formed a new club of young artists (tweens and teens) that would like to meet with other artists and share their works of art, possibly leading to learning new skills and crafts. Join Ms. Hilary for this new "get together" on Wednesday, January 21st at 2pm. Bring a friend and your creations to the library. Registration is preferred. Join Ms. Miranda for a fun interactive Book Club on Thursday, January 29th at 3:30pm. This Month's book is "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau. Several copies of the book are available in the library and also on the Libby App. Registration is preferred. Join Ms. Hilary for The Anime Club on Thursday, January 15th @ 4pm. Bring some friends and enjoy watching Anime and choosing your favorites. Join Small Town Gaming for a FREE Play Day on Saturday, February 7th from 10am-2pm. Play all your favorite games on all your favorite consoles and meet new friends. A free lunch is provided.

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 Health and Social Services Health2Go Mobile Health Unit in the parking lot on Tuesday, February 10th from 10am-3pm. No appointment needed. Insurance accepted but not necessary. A representative from the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health will be at the library on Thursday, January 22nd from 10am-1pm. They will have Narcan and wound care kits to distribute, along with information and giveaways. Our mission is to reduce substance abuse and related problem behaviors by strengthening children, families and communities through training and education and services.