Wilmington Public Library

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.

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

Join us at the Wilmington Library Downtown Branch for some bingo fun! An exciting afternoon of Bingo, great prizes, and good company.

*Pizza and snacks will be served
*Senior information table available
*Free event
*Adults 55+ only

🗓 Next session: Wednesday, September 16th
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
📍10 E. 10th St

Come early, grab a seat, and enjoy a fun and friendly midday break at the library!

08/26/2026

Rodney Square was the place to be! 📚🎶☀️

Last night, we teamed up with the City of Wilmington, Delaware for Play Streets and brought free books, games, music, and plenty of family fun to the square.

Thanks to everyone who came out and played, read, danced, and made the evening so much fun! 📖✨

08/26/2026

🐶 What kind of dog reader are you?

Are you a Golden Retriever who wants all the good vibes? A Beagle who needs to solve the mystery? Or a Jack Russell who needs a book with a little personality and a lot of energy? 🐾📚

For National Dog Day, we’re matching your reading personality with a dog personality—and a few books to match.

Find your dog reader type and discover your next great read in this week’s newsletter.

👉 Read it now and see which one fits you: https://bit.ly/4qBpLHZ