South Coastal Public Library
The Bethany Beach branch leans on one-off kids' events — Story Time w/ Trash Can Dan, ArtStrong, a police dog demo — more than a fixed weekly story time.
43 Kent Ave, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
Hours
10 AM – 3 PM
Show the week Hide the week
| Sat | 10 AM – 3 PM |
|---|---|
| Sun | Closed |
| Mon | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Tue | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Wed | 10 AM – 7 PM |
| Thu | 10 AM – 7 PM |
| Fri | 10 AM – 5 PM |
Last checked 2026-09-14
- Cost
- Free
- Best for
- Birth through early elementary
- Indoor / outdoor
- Indoor & outdoor
- Typical visit
- 45 minutes to 1.5 hours
Children's Corner for ages 0-12 with kids' computers that need no card, an outdoor reading garden and free museum passes.
The Quick Version
- • A Bethany Beach branch whose kids' calendar is mostly dated one-offs — Story Time w/ Trash Can Dan, ArtStrong, Feelings Rock, Music w/ Miss Maria, a Meet a Police Dog demo — rather than a program that runs every week.
- • The library's own site lists a Children's Corner, a Teens section, a Reading Garden, and study rooms.
- • Open Mon & Tue 10am–6pm, Wed & Thu 10am–7pm, Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 10am–3pm, closed Sunday.
Best Ages
Birth through early elementary
Plan For
45 minutes to 1.5 hours
Admission
Free
What to Expect
South Coastal's kids' calendar works differently from a branch with a fixed weekly story time. Most of what's listed is dated and one-off: Story Time w/ Trash Can Dan, ArtStrong and Feelings Rock for ages 5 and under, Music w/ Miss Maria, Engineer Early Grab & Go STEM kits, a Meet a Police Dog demo, and a Paletero Man program with Lucky Diaz listed in both English and Spanish. PAWS for Reading and a plain Story Time show up on a couple of dates each.
The library's own site points to a Children's Corner, a Teens section, a Reading Garden, and study rooms. We haven't confirmed the parking, so leave that open. The practical note: closing time moves around — 6pm early week, 7pm Wednesday and Thursday, 5pm Friday, 3pm Saturday, and closed Sunday.
Who It's Best For
Most of the listed kids' events are tagged for age 5 and under — Feelings Rock, ArtStrong, Music w/ Miss Maria, Story Time w/ Trash Can Dan. Engineer Early Grab & Go STEM Kits and PAWS for Reading don't list an age range, and there's a separate Teens section on the site.
Highlights
A calendar of one-off kids' events
Birth to 5Trash Can Dan story time, ArtStrong, Feelings Rock, Music w/ Miss Maria, and a police dog demo — pick a date rather than a weekly habit.
Children's Corner and Reading Garden
All agesThe library's site lists a Children's Corner, a Teens section, and a Reading Garden alongside the study rooms.
Free museum passes
All agesThe branch advertises free museum passes with a card, on top of free admission to everything else.
Logistics
Admission
Free admission
Free, like all Delaware public libraries. 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
43 Kent Ave, Bethany Beach.
Parent Logistics
Not confirmed — we haven't verified the entrance or interior layout with a stroller.
Restrooms in the library — not independently confirmed.
Not confirmed — ask at the desk.
Indoors. The library's site also lists a Reading Garden.
Food & Snacks
No food on-site. No food service — it's a library.
Snack strategy: Eat before or after; plan on nothing inside.
Pro Tips
- ✓ Check the calendar first — the kids' programs here are dated events, not a standing weekly slot.
- ✓ Closing time varies by day: 7pm Wednesday and Thursday, but 3pm on Saturday and closed Sunday.
- ✓ Some programs may need sign-up; confirm before you build the afternoon around one.
When to Go
Best Time to Visit
Mon & Tue 10am–6pm, Wed & Thu 10am–7pm, Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 10am–3pm; closed Sunday. Because the kids' programs are dated one-offs, pick your day off the calendar rather than dropping in and hoping.
Seasonal Notes
Mon & Tue 10am–6pm, Wed & Thu 10am–7pm, Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 10am–3pm, Sunday closed. Programs are free; some may need sign-up.
Rainy Day?
A free indoor stop when the beach day falls through — pair it with whatever is on the calendar that day.
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