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Delmar Public Library
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Delmar Public Library

A Sussex County branch with a Lego Club, chess, Magic the Gathering, and a couple of teen nights on the calendar.

101 N Bi-State Blvd, Delmar, DE 19940

Hours

10 AM – 2 PM

Show the week
Sat 10 AM – 2 PM
Sun Closed
Mon 10 AM – 5 PM
Tue 10 AM – 5 PM
Wed 10 AM – 5 PM
Thu 10 AM – 7 PM
Fri 10 AM – 4 PM

Last checked 2026-09-14

Cost
Free
Best for
Elementary through teens
Indoor / outdoor
Indoor
Typical visit
45 minutes–1 hour
Stroller friendlyBathroomsNo food on site

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The Quick Version

  • Clubs over story times here — Lego Club, Chess Club, and a Magic the Gathering Club, plus a Story Time on the calendar.
  • Teen programming is on the calendar: an end-of-summer party and a surprise teen program, plus seasonal events like Trunk or Treat.
  • Free, like every Delaware library. Closed Sundays, and Saturday is 10am–2pm only.

Best Ages

Elementary through teens

Plan For

45 minutes–1 hour

Admission

Free

What to Expect

Delmar's library leans toward clubs rather than a heavy story time schedule. Lego Club, Chess Club, and a Magic the Gathering Club all appear on the calendar, with a Story Time and a mix of one-off events — Water Day, an End of Summer Reading Bash, Bingo at the Library, and calligraphy in mid-September.

Teen programming shows up as one-off dates — an end-of-summer party and a "surprise" teen program — plus seasonal events like Trunk or Treat in October.

It's free to walk in, as every Delaware library is. Check the calendar before you go, since most of what's listed runs once rather than weekly, and note the hours: Thursday is the only evening, and Saturday closes at 2pm.

Who It's Best For

The recurring programs skew to kids old enough for a game club — Lego, chess, and Magic the Gathering. There's a Story Time on the calendar for younger kids, plus one-offs like Water Day and the End of Summer Reading Bash. Teens get their own nights.

Highlights

Game clubs

Elementary and up

Lego Club, Chess Club, and Magic the Gathering — a different draw than the usual story-time-only branch.

Teen nights

Teens

Two teen dates on the current calendar: an end-of-summer party and a surprise teen program.

Seasonal one-offs

All ages

Water Day, an End of Summer Reading Bash, Bingo, and Trunk or Treat in October.

What to Skip with Little Ones

  • Sunday — the library is closed.
  • Assuming the clubs run weekly; most of this calendar is one-off dates.

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

Not confirmed — check the library's page or call ahead.

Entrance

101 N. Bi-State Blvd, Delmar.

Parent Logistics

Strollers Friendly

Not confirmed — we haven't verified stroller access at this branch. Call ahead if it matters.

Bathrooms

Not confirmed — ask at the desk.

Changing Tables

Not confirmed — ask at the desk.

Shade

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 first — most programs here are single dates, not recurring series, so timing matters more than usual.
  • Thursday is the only night open past 5pm (to 7pm); Saturday is 10am–2pm.
  • Some programs may need sign-up — call ahead if you're driving in.

When to Go

Best Time to Visit

Mon–Wed 10am–5pm, Thu 10am–7pm, Fri 10am–4pm, Sat 10am–2pm, closed Sunday. Thursday is the only late night, and Saturday's window is short.

Seasonal Notes

Mon–Wed 10am–5pm, Thu 10am–7pm, Fri 10am–4pm, Sat 10am–2pm, Sun closed.

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