Friends of the Newark Free Library

06/09/2026

We are always grateful for our wonderful volunteers who help make programs run smoothly! ☀ We are looking for a couple additional volunteers to help with the children's programs at the Chapel Street Players Theater.

Volunteers will help with seating patrons and general crowd control. Follow this link to help us out:

We need volunteers to help host children's programs. This will include help with seating and general crowd control. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up for the date and time you want. Next scroll to the bottom of the screen and press the Save and Continue butto...

06/08/2026

We are in need of couple more volunteers to help host our summer concert series at the Chapel Street Players Theater (643 Creek View Rd, Newark, DE)! 🎶

Volunteer responsibilities include:
- Greeting patrons,
- Handing out programs and Friends' promotional materials,
- and some clean-up afterwards.

Thank you for your help! Sign up here:

Come early to greet patrons, hand out programs and other Friends' materials which are stored behind the snack bar. Ask staff for help locating the materials. Stay and enjoy the concert! Afterwards, help with any clean-up and return materials to staff to store behind the snack bar. Please review the....

06/01/2026

Last week was our lucky week! Shots from our second book giveaway at Downes (John R.) Elementary School Happy reading! ❤️📖

05/30/2026

Nothing beats the excitement of a child choosing a new book!✨We enjoyed our book giveway at West Park Place Elementary School on Tuesday!

05/27/2026

Help clean up Library Ave June 6, from 8:45 to 11. Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B45AFAD29A1F8C52-64188730-adopt #/

05/09/2026

Lucky us! We are the recipients this month! Shop Newark Natural Foods and let the Friends keep the change.

05/03/2026

Directed by Friend of the Newark Free Library Ruthie Toole, the First State Ringers play their faves - and reveal the reasons why! Come hear them Sat., May 9, Chapel Street Players @ Noon. Save your free seat here: https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/15501542
Newark Free LibraryHockessin Public LibraryFriends of the Bear LibraryNewark Arts AllianceKirkwood Library of Delaware

04/28/2026

As usual, you'll find
- News of the progress of the 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲
- A recap of our 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫.
- Entertainment - this year from 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐊𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐧𝐤𝐨 and 𝐏𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐊𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐫
- Catering by 𝐂𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨

Plus this year's event features 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲! To register and find out more:
https://friendsofthenewarkfreelibrary.com/Events

A 𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 of the former library building letter signage. 𝐒𝐢𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬will be available for you to participate. The silent auction bidding will begin at $50. Credit cards and checks will be accepted. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 that is meaningful to you and own a bit of nostalgia from our former library!

𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞 - Books for adults at $𝟏.𝟎𝟎 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤.. Cash only accepted.

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Friends of the Bear Library Newark Arts Alliance Newark Free Library Friends of the Claymont Library Friends of the Bear Library Kirkwood Library of Delaware Bear Public Library Hockessin Public Library

04/25/2026

Come hear the UD Percussion Graduate Group Monday! The show starts at 7 PM at the Chapel Street Players, 643 Creek View Road
Tickets are free. To register, see comments.

82 likes, 4 comments. ""Sandbox" (2020) by Viet Cuong - University of Delaware Graduate Percussion Group"