Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library
Odessa's small-town library, with a preschool storytime most weeks and a chess club for the older kids.
115 High St, Odessa, DE 19730
Hours
9 AM – 1 PM
Show the week Hide the week
| Sat | 9 AM – 1 PM |
|---|---|
| Sun | Closed |
| Mon | 1 PM – 8 PM |
| Tue | 10 AM – 4 PM |
| Wed | 10 AM – 8 PM |
| Thu | 1 PM – 8 PM |
| Fri | 10 AM – 4 PM |
Last checked 2026-09-14
- Cost
- Free
- Best for
- Preschool through teens
- Indoor / outdoor
- Indoor
- Typical visit
- 45 minutes–1 hour
A small village-scale library in Odessa with a children's room; walkable from Historic Odessa and Old Academy Park.
The Quick Version
- • Preschool Storytime runs most weeks, and a Chess Club picks up in September.
- • Free lot or street parking in Odessa; free to visit, like every Delaware library.
- • Closed Sundays, and Saturday hours are short — 9am to 1pm.
Best Ages
Preschool through teens
Plan For
45 minutes–1 hour
Admission
Free
What to Expect
Corbit-Calloway is Odessa's town library, and its kids' programming is steady rather than sprawling: Preschool Storytime runs most weeks, and a Chess Club starts up in September and keeps going. The calendar also carries community events — a Crop Swap and a Halloween in Odessa event in late October — so it's worth a look before you plan around it.
Parking is easy, with a free lot plus street spots. It's free to walk in, as every Delaware public library is.
The practical catch is the hours. Monday and Thursday don't open until 1pm, Saturday closes at 1pm, and Sunday is closed entirely — so a weekend morning visit means Saturday, early.
Who It's Best For
Preschool Storytime is the anchor for little ones. Chess Club suits kids old enough to sit with a board, and the library also hosts community events like a Crop Swap and a Halloween in Odessa event in late October.
Highlights
Preschool Storytime
PreschoolersThe reliable one — a recurring weekly storytime that runs through the season.
Chess Club
Older kidsA recurring club starting in September, and a good fit for kids who've outgrown storytime.
Easy parking
All agesA free lot, with street parking as backup.
What to Skip with Little Ones
- • Monday or Thursday mornings — the doors don't open until 1pm.
- • Sunday, when the library is closed.
Logistics
Admission
Free admission
Free, like all Delaware public libraries. Some programs may need sign-up — check the calendar.
Membership tip: A free Delaware library card also lets you reserve free passes to Delaware State Parks and the Brandywine Zoo through the libraries' Museum Pass program (one pass per card at a time).
Getting There
Parking
Free lot or street parking available.
Easy — lot parking, with street spots as backup.
Entrance
115 High Street, Odessa.
Parent Logistics
Stroller-friendly.
Restrooms in the library.
Yes — a changing table is available.
Indoors.
Food & Snacks
No food on-site. No food service — it's a library.
Snack strategy: Eat before or after; keep the snack in the car.
Pro Tips
- ✓ Check the calendar before you drive out — the program list here is short, so a visit is better timed to storytime.
- ✓ Saturday is 9am–1pm only; it's the sole weekend day.
- ✓ Some programs may need sign-up — worth a call ahead.
When to Go
Best Time to Visit
Mon & Thu 1pm–8pm, Tue & Fri 10am–4pm, Wed 10am–8pm, Sat 9am–1pm, closed Sunday. Mornings only work Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday — Monday and Thursday don't open until 1pm.
Seasonal Notes
Mon & Thurs: 1pm–8pm, Tues & Fri: 10am–4pm, Wed: 10am–8pm, Sat: 9am–1pm, Sun: Closed.
Rainy Day?
A quiet, free indoor stop in southern New Castle County — best paired with a storytime on the calendar.
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