Duck Creek Regional Library
Smyrna's Main Street library, with Tiny Tots and Little Learners story times, a Baby Play Cafe, and PAWS for Reading sessions.
22 S Main St, Smyrna, DE 19977
Hours
10 AM – 3 PM
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| Sat | 10 AM – 3 PM |
|---|---|
| Sun | Closed |
| Mon | 9 AM – 3 PM |
| Tue | 10 AM – 8 PM |
| Wed | 9 AM – 6 PM |
| Thu | 10 AM – 8 PM |
| Fri | 10 AM – 6 PM |
Last checked 2026-09-14
- Cost
- Free
- Best for
- All ages
- Indoor / outdoor
- Indoor
- Typical visit
- 45 minutes to 1.5 hours
Smyrna branch with children's programming and study rooms; closed Sundays and a narrow Saturday window.
The Quick Version
- • Free library on South Main Street in Smyrna, with story times and a PAWS for Reading program on the calendar.
- • Little ones get Tiny Tots, Little Learners, Baby Play Cafe, and Shake, Rattle & Read with Miss Jackie; older kids get PAWS for Reading and Teens Build: Lego Edition.
- • Closed Sundays, and hours change every weekday — Mon 9am-3pm through Sat 10am-3pm.
Best Ages
All ages
Plan For
45 minutes to 1.5 hours
Admission
Free
What to Expect
Duck Creek runs a steady set of recurring kids' programs rather than a single weekly story time. Tiny Tots and Little Learners cover the story-time slots, Baby Play Cafe and Shake, Rattle & Read with Miss Jackie are aimed at the youngest, and PAWS for Reading recurs through the fall, though the library's page doesn't spell out the format. Teens Build: Lego Edition is the older-kid draw.
Beyond programs, the library's page lists a Library of Things to borrow from, free notary service, and meeting rooms, and it has been promoting a grand reopening and its first children's book fair.
The practical catch is the schedule: hours are different every single day, it's closed Sundays, and only Tuesday and Thursday run into the evening.
Who It's Best For
The little-kid regulars are Tiny Tots, Baby Play Cafe, and Shake, Rattle & Read with Miss Jackie; Little Learners is the other recurring story time. PAWS for Reading is on the calendar too, and teens have Teens Build: Lego Edition. There's plenty aimed at adults, from ASL classes to Crochet Club. Posted ages vary by program — check the calendar listing.
Highlights
Story times for the youngest
Babies to preschoolTiny Tots, Little Learners, Baby Play Cafe, and Shake, Rattle & Read with Miss Jackie recur through the season.
PAWS for Reading
Ages not postedA recurring reading program; the library's page doesn't detail the format or ages, so check the calendar listing.
Library of Things
All agesThe library lists a borrowable Library of Things alongside the usual catalog — worth asking about at the desk.
Logistics
Admission
Free admission
Free, like all Delaware public libraries. Check the calendar — some programs may need sign-up.
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 before you go.
Entrance
22 South Main Street, Smyrna.
Parent Logistics
Not confirmed — ask at the desk.
Not confirmed — ask at the desk.
Not confirmed — ask at the desk.
Indoors.
Food & Snacks
No food on-site. No food on site — it's a library.
Snack strategy: Eat before or after — there's no food service in the library.
Pro Tips
- ✓ Check the hours for the exact day you're going — they change daily and Sunday is closed.
- ✓ Public computers and study rooms shut 15 minutes before closing, per the library.
- ✓ Check the calendar before driving over; the kids' programs recur but not every week, and some may need sign-up.
When to Go
Best Time to Visit
Mon 9am-3pm, Tue 10am-8pm, Wed 9am-6pm, Thu 10am-8pm, Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-3pm, closed Sunday. Tuesday and Thursday evenings are the only late nights.
Seasonal Notes
Open year-round, closed Sundays. Hours differ every day of the week. The library also notes that public computers and study rooms close 15 minutes before the building does.
Rainy Day?
A free indoor stop in Smyrna with a kids' program most weeks.
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