About the Library

New Castle Public Library began as a subscription library in 1812. In 1965, it moved from its location on 3rd Street (now a museum) to its current location on Delaware Street. The building reopened in 2010 after renovations and expansion were completed to meet the community’s growing needs. More information on the history of New Castle Public Library can be found here.

The enthusiastic New Castle Library Friends support the library, who plan fundraisers and various book sales throughout the year.

New Castle Public Library is a contract library within the New Castle County Public Library System. We have a governing board, and the Trustees of New Castle Commons own and maintain the library building.

New Castle County Libraries Mission:

The mission of the New Castle County Libraries is to enrich our community by providing library resources and services to meet the informational, educational, cultural, and recreational needs of the citizens of New Castle County. Libraries serve as community centers where people come together to discuss, learn, grow, and share.

New Castle County Library Polices
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