Kids Events in Northern Delaware

Current and recent kids events across Northern Delaware, including storytimes, library programs, nature activities, and family-friendly outings, updated throughout the week.

Updated on January 12, 2026

Monday, January 12

Appoquinimink Public Library | Pajama Storytime w/ Ms. Karen | 6-6:30 PM
Bear Public Library | Book Babies | 10:30-11 AM
Bear Public Library | Stay & Play | 11-11:30 AM
Bear Public Library | Trading Card Club | 5-8 PM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | KinderSkills Story Time | 10:15-11 AM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Lego Explorers | 3:15-5 PM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Teen D&D 2026 Winter Campaign | 5:30-7 PM
Claymont Public Library | Jitterbugs | 10:30-11 AM
Claymont Public Library | Afterschool Homework Hub | 4-5:30 PM
Delaware City Public Library | Steam Activity for Kids: Sunbutter Pinecone Feeder | 4:30-5:30 PM

Tuesday, January 13

Appoquinimink Public Library | Storytime w/ Ms. Courtney | 10:15-10:45 AM
Appoquinimink Public Library | Lego Challenge | 4-4:45 PM
Bear Public Library | Jitterbugs Story Time | 10:30-11 AM
Bear Public Library | Stay & Play | 11-11:30 AM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Toddler Tales | 10:15-10:40 AM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Book Babies Stay & Play | 10:45-11:15 AM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Homeschool Fun & Games | 1-2:15 PM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Teen Hangout | 2:30-4:30 PM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Winter Teen Art Series ~ Print & Mixed Media Collage | 6:30-8 PM
Claymont Public Library | Yoga Adventures | 10:30-11 AM
Claymont Public Library | Teen Time | 4-5 PM
Delaware City Public Library | Children’s Storytime | 10-10:30 AM
Hockessin Public Library | Rhythm, Rhyme and Story Time | 10:15-11 AM
Hockessin Public Library | Teen Dungeons & Dragons | 4-5:30 PM
Hockessin Public Library | 5 & 6 Year Olds Book Group | 4:45-5:45 PM
Hockessin Public Library | 7 & 8 Year Olds Book Group | 4:45-5:45 PM

Wednesday, January 14

Appoquinimink Public Library | Storytime w/ Nami | 10:15-11:15 AM
Appoquinimink Public Library | Paws for People: Read to a Dog | 5:30-6:30 PM
Bear Public Library | Little Artists Story Time | 10:30-11 AM
Bear Public Library | Stay & Play | 11-11:30 AM
Bear Public Library | Pre-Teen Chit Chat | 3-4:30 PM
Bear Public Library | Minecraft Club | 4-5:30 PM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | PreK S.T.R.E.A.M | 10:15-11 AM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Anime Art Club for Homeschoolers | 11:30 AM-12:45 PM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Paws Read to the Dogs | 6:30-7:30 PM
Claymont Public Library | Bouncy Baby Story Time | 10:30-11 AM
Delaware City Public Library | Teen and Tween Culture: Mixed Media Winter Scene | 5-6 PM
Hockessin Public Library | Toddler Tales | 10:05-10:30 AM
Hockessin Public Library | Book Babies | 10:50-11:30 AM
Hockessin Public Library | Kids Hang Out | 4:30-5:30 PM
Kid Shelleen’s Branmar Plaza | Jungle John | 5:30-7:30 PM
New Castle County Art Studio | Homeschooling Art Days | 11 AM-12:30 PM
Newark Free Library | Jitterbugs Music & Movement | 10:30-11 AM
Woodlawn Public Library | Book Babies Story Time | 10:15-10:45 AM
Woodlawn Public Library | Preschool Story Time | 11-11:30 AM

Updated on January 7, 2026

Thursday, January 8

Bear Public Library | Musical Story Time | 10:30-11 AM
Bear Public Library | Stay & Play | 11-11:30 AM
Claymont Public Library | Rhythm, Rhyme, and Story Time: Preschool Story Time | 10:30-11 AM
Claymont Public Library | Stuck Like Glue | 4:30-5:30 PM
Delaware City Public Library | Teen Room Hours | 4-7 PM
Delaware City Public Library | Toddler Wiggles & Giggles – Social Movement Play | 4:30-5:30 PM
Kirkwood Public Library | Book Babies | 10:15-11:15 AM

Friday, January 9

Appoquinimink Public Library | Dungeons & Dragons – Teens | 3:15-4:45 PM
Ashland Nature Center | Knee High Naturalists: Owl Babies | 10-11:30 AM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | All Aboard! Train Storytime | 10:15-11:15 AM
Elsmere Public Library | Rhythm, Rhyme and Story Time w/ Ms. Debbie | 10:30-11:30 AM

Saturday, January 10

Bear Public Library | Switch Games | 2-4 PM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Chess Masters of Delaware | 10:15-11:15 AM
Claymont Public Library | Paws for People: Read | 10:30-11:30 AM
DuPont Environmental Education Center | Free! Meet Marsh Animals | 1:45-2:15 PM
Kirkwood Public Library | Saturday Fun Day | 10 AM-2 PM
New Castle County Art Studio | Fun w/ Clay | 9-10:30 AM
New Castle County Art Studio | Drawing and Painting – Ages 11-17 | 9-10:30 AM
New Castle County Art Studio | Creative Art Saturday | 10 AM-12 PM
New Castle County Art Studio | Clay Works | 10:40 AM-12:10 PM
New Castle County Art Studio | Drawing and Painting – Ages 7-10 | 10:40 AM-12:10 PM
Rockwood Park & Museum | Winter Watercolor for Kids | 12-1 PM

Sunday, January 11

Brandywine Zoo | Storytime Series: Animals in Winter | 9:30-10 AM
Delaware Museum of Nature & Science | Last Look | 9:30 AM-4 PM

Friday, January 9

Appoquinimink Public Library | Storytime w/ Ms. Karen | 10:15-10:45 AM
Appoquinimink Public Library | Storytime w/ Ms. Karen | 11-11:30 AM

Saturday, January 10

Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Royal Storytime | 10:15-11 AM

Updated on January 5, 2026

Monday, January 5

Bear Public Library | Stay & Play | 11-11:30 AM
Bear Public Library | Teen Tabletop Gaming Club | 3-5 PM
Bear Public Library | Stories Under the Stars | 6:30-7 PM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | KinderSkills Story Time | 10:15-11 AM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Teen D&D 2026 Winter Campaign | 5:30-7 PM
Claymont Public Library | Jitterbugs | 10:30-11 AM
Claymont Public Library | Jitterbugs | 11:15-11:45 AM
Claymont Public Library | Afterschool Homework Hub | 4-5:30 PM
Delaware Museum of Nature & Science | Gallery Theme: National Bird Day | 9:30 AM-4 PM

Tuesday, January 6

Appoquinimink Public Library | Storytime w/ Ms. Courtney | 10:15-10:45 AM
Appoquinimink Public Library | Storytime w/ Ms. Courtney | 11-11:30 AM
Appoquinimink Public Library | Junior Robotics | 6-7:15 PM
Bear Public Library | Jitterbugs Story Time | 10:30-11 AM
Bear Public Library | Stay & Play | 11-11:30 AM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Toddler Tales | 10:15-10:40 AM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Book Babies Stay & Play | 10:45-11:15 AM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Teen Hangout & Doggy De-Stress w/ Atlas | 2:30-4:30 PM
Claymont Public Library | Toddler Tuesdays | 10:30-11 AM
Claymont Public Library | Teen Time | 4-5 PM
Delaware City Public Library | Children’s Storytime | 10-10:30 AM
Hockessin Public Library | Rhythm, Rhyme and Story Time | 10:15-11 AM
Hockessin Public Library | Youth Dungeons & Dragons | 4-5:30 PM
Hockessin Public Library | Teen Book Group Year Olds | 4:15-5:15 PM
Woodlawn Public Library | Paws for People: Read to a Therapy Dog | 6:30-7:30 PM

Wednesday, January 7

Appoquinimink Public Library | Storytime w/ Nami | 10:15-11:15 AM
Appoquinimink Public Library | Manga Anime Club (for Teens) | 3:30-4:40 PM
Ashland Nature Center | Knee High Naturalists Pint Size: Owl Babies | 10-11:30 AM
Bear Public Library | Little Artists Story Time | 10:30-11 AM
Bear Public Library | Stay & Play | 11-11:30 AM
Bear Public Library | Minecraft Club | 4-5:30 PM
Bear Public Library | Teen Book Club | 6:30-7:30 PM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | PreK S.T.R.E.A.M | 10:15-11 AM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Teen Leadership Council | 6:30-7:30 PM
Claymont Public Library | Financial Wellness Month for Teens: Making Moo-Lah | 4-4:40 PM
Delaware City Public Library | Teen Room Hours | 4-7 PM
Delaware City Public Library | Makerspace Makes-Kids: Straw Airplane | 5-7 PM
Hockessin Public Library | Toddler Tales | 10:05-10:30 AM
Hockessin Public Library | Book Babies | 10:50-11:30 AM
Hockessin Public Library | Kids Hang Out | 4:30-5:30 PM
Kid Shelleen’s Branmar Plaza | Jungle John | 5:30-7:30 PM
Kirkwood Public Library | Paws for People: Read to a Dog | 7-7:10 PM
Kirkwood Public Library | Paws for People: Read to a Dog | 7:15-7:30 PM
Kirkwood Public Library | Paws for People: Read to a Dog | 7:30-7:45 PM
Kirkwood Public Library | Paws for People: Read to a Dog | 7:45-8 PM
New Castle County Art Studio | Homeschooling Art Days | 11 AM-12:30 PM
Woodlawn Public Library | Book Babies | 10:15-10:45 AM
Woodlawn Public Library | Preschool Story Time | 11-11:30 AM

Updated on December 31, 2025

Thursday, January 1

Delaware Museum of Nature & Science | Cretaceous Carnival | 9:30 AM-4 PM

Friday, January 2

Appoquinimink Public Library | Storytime w/ Ms. Karen | 10:15-10:45 AM
Appoquinimink Public Library | Storytime w/ Ms. Karen | 11-11:30 AM
Appoquinimink Public Library | Dungeons & Dragons – Teens | 3:15-4:45 PM
Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art | Sensory-Friendly Evening: Brandywine Railroad | 5-7 PM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Jitterbugs! Music & Movement | 10:15-10:45 AM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Jitterbugs! Music & Movement | 11-11:30 AM
Coverdale Farm Preserve | Knee High Naturalists: New Year in Nature | 10-11:30 AM
Delaware Museum of Nature & Science | Cretaceous Carnival | 9:30 AM-4 PM
Elsmere Public Library | Rhythm, Rhyme and Story Time w/ Ms. Debbie | 10:30-11:30 AM
Hockessin Public Library | Building Extravaganza | 10 AM-4:30 PM

Saturday, January 3

Appoquinimink Public Library | Saturday Storytime | 10:15-10:45 AM
Appoquinimink Public Library | Saturday Storytime | 11-11:30 AM
Bear Public Library | Smash Bros Club | 2-4 PM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Morning Music w/ Miss B | 10:15-10:45 AM
Claymont Public Library | Yoga Adventures | 10:30-11 AM
Delaware Museum of Nature & Science | Cretaceous Carnival | 9:30 AM-4 PM
DuPont Environmental Education Center | Free! Meet Marsh Animals | 1:45-2:15 PM
New Castle County Art Studio | Mommy/Daddy’s Little Monster Painting Family Art Class | 11 AM-12 PM
Rockwood Park & Museum | Kids & Family Yoga in the Museum | 12-1 PM
Wilmington Drama League | Pillow Plays | 10 AM

Sunday, January 4

Newark Free Library | Teen Cooking & Culture Club | 1:30-4:30 PM

Updated on December 29, 2025

Monday, December 29

Bear Public Library | Book Babies | 10:30-11 AM
Bear Public Library | Stay & Play | 11-11:30 AM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | School’s Out S.T.R.E.A.M. Challenge | 10:30 AM-7:30 PM
Claymont Public Library | Jitterbugs | 10:30-11 AM
Claymont Public Library | Jitterbugs | 11:15-11:45 AM
Claymont Public Library | Family Story Time | 1-1:30 PM
Delaware City Public Library | School Break Drop-In Crafting | 1-3 PM
Elsmere Public Library | Pajama Storytime w/ Ms. Debbie | 6:30-7 PM
Hagley Museum and Library | Science Sparks | 11 AM-3 PM
Hockessin Public Library | Movie Day: Smurfs (2025) | 10:15-11:45 AM
Hockessin Public Library | Movie Day: How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Movie Screening | 12-2:05 PM
Hockessin Public Library | Teen Dungeons & Dragons | 4-5:30 PM
Kirkwood Public Library | Self Directed Activities in the Children’s Area | 10 AM-9 PM
New Castle County Art Studio | Winter Art Day Camp | 9 AM-12 PM
New Castle County Art Studio | Winter Art Day Camp | 1-4 PM

Tuesday, December 30

Appoquinimink Public Library | Storytime w/ Ms. Alysia | 10:15-10:45 AM
Appoquinimink Public Library | Storytime w/ Ms. Alysia | 11-11:30 AM
Bear Public Library | Stay & Play | 11-11:30 AM
Bear Public Library | Chess Club | 6:30-7:45 PM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | School’s Out S.T.R.E.A.M. Challenge | 10:30 AM-7:30 PM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Teen Hangout & Bingo for Books | 2:30-4:30 PM
Claymont Public Library | Toddler Tuesdays | 10:30-11 AM
Claymont Public Library | Teen Time | 4-5 PM
Delaware City Public Library | Children’s Storytime | 10-10:30 AM
Delaware City Public Library | Kids Cook: Luscious Latkes | 4:30-6 PM
Elsmere Public Library | Noon Year’s Eve Party for Kids | 12-1 PM
Hagley Museum and Library | Science Sparks | 11 AM-3 PM
Hockessin Public Library | Smash Bros. Ultimate Gaming | 2-4 PM
Wilmington Public Library | Storytime | 10:30-11:15 AM

Wednesday, December 31

Appoquinimink Public Library | Countdown to the New Year Storytime w/ Ms. Karen | 10:15-10:45 AM
Appoquinimink Public Library | Countdown to the New Year Storytime w/ Ms. Karen | 11:15-11:45 AM
Bear Public Library | Noon Year’s Eve Dance Party | 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | School’s Out S.T.R.E.A.M. Challenge | 10:30 AM-4:30 PM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Noon Year’s Eve Party | 11 AM-12 PM
Brandywine Zoo | Zoo Year’s Eve | 9-11 AM
Claymont Public Library | Cardboard Construction | 11-11:45 AM
Hockessin Public Library | Winter Crafting | 10 AM-12 PM

Updated on December 22, 2025

Monday, December 22

Appoquinimink Public Library | Mini Winter Serenity Gardens | 3-3:45 PM
Bear Public Library | Book Babies | 10:30-11 AM
Bear Public Library | Stay & Play | 11-11:30 AM
Bear Public Library | Trading Card Club | 5-8 PM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | School’s Out S.T.R.E.A.M. Challenge | 10:30 AM-7:30 PM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Family Steam Night | 6:30-8 PM
Claymont Public Library | Jitterbugs at Claymont Library | 10:30-11 AM
Claymont Public Library | Jitterbugs at Claymont Library | 11:15-11:45 AM
Delaware City Public Library | School Break Drop-In Crafting | 1-3 PM
Delaware City Public Library | Pajama Storytime | 6:30-7:30 PM
Hockessin Public Library | S.T.E.M. Break – Fairy Tales | 10 AM-8:30 PM
Hockessin Public Library | Youth Dungeons & Dragons | 4-5:30 PM

Tuesday, December 23

Appoquinimink Public Library | Storytime w/ Ms. Karen | 10:15-10:45 AM
Appoquinimink Public Library | Storytime w/ Ms. Karen | 11-11:30 AM
Appoquinimink Public Library | Junior Robotics | 6-7:15 PM
Bear Public Library | Jitterbugs Story Time | 10:30-11 AM
Bear Public Library | Stay & Play | 11-11:30 AM
Bear Public Library | Chess Club | 6:30-7:45 PM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | School’s Out S.T.R.E.A.M. Challenge | 10:30 AM-7:30 PM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Teen Hangout | 2:30-4:30 PM
Claymont Public Library | Yoga Adventures | 10:30-11 AM
Claymont Public Library | Teen Time | 4-5 PM
Delaware City Public Library | Children’s Storytime | 10-10:30 AM
Hockessin Public Library | Puzzles and Games | 10 AM-1 PM
Hockessin Public Library | Puzzles and Games | 12-8:30 PM
Wilmington Public Library | Gingerbread House Family Fun | 5-6:45 PM

Friday, December 26

Elsmere Public Library | Rhythm, Rhyme and Story Time w/ Ms. Debbie | 10:30-11:30 AM
Hagley Museum and Library | Science Sparks | 11 AM-3 PM

Saturday, December 27

Bear Public Library | Switch Games | 2-4 PM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Morning Music w/ Miss B | 10:15-10:45 AM
Claymont Public Library | Chess Masters Club | 10:30-11:30 AM
Hagley Museum and Library | Science Sparks | 11 AM-3 PM
Wilmington Riverfront | Little Farm Petting Zoo & Face Painting | 3-6 PM

Sunday, December 28

Hagley Museum and Library | Science Sparks | 11 AM-3 PM

Updated on December 17, 2025

Thursday, December 18

Bear Public Library | Bilingual Story Time | 10:30-11 AM
Bear Public Library | Stay & Play | 11-11:30 AM
Claymont Public Library | Story Time w/ Terry Colonna – Stockingful of Stories | 10:30-11:15 AM
Claymont Public Library | Lego Building Club | 4-4:45 PM
Claymont Public Library | College Prep Series | 5-6 PM
Kirkwood Public Library | Book Babies | 10:15-11:15 AM

Friday, December 19

Appoquinimink Public Library | Storytime w/ Ms. Karen | 10:15-10:45 AM
Appoquinimink Public Library | Storytime w/ Ms. Karen | 11-11:30 AM
Appoquinimink Public Library | Dungeons & Dragons – Teens | 3:15-4:45 PM
Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art | The Polar Express Read-Aloud Pajama Night | 6:30-8 PM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Jitterbugs! In-Person | 10:15-10:45 AM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Jitterbugs! In-Person | 11-11:30 AM
Coverdale Farm Preserve | Knee High Naturalists: Gingerbread | 10-11:30 AM
Elsmere Public Library | Rhythm, Rhyme and Story Time w/ MS Debbie | 10:30-11:30 AM
Rockwood Park & Museum | Couch Potato: Movies and Games Night in the Museum | 5-9 PM

Saturday, December 20

Bear Public Library | Smash Bros Club | 2-4 PM
Bible Fellowship Church of Newark | The Best Christmas Pageant Ever | 7-8:30 PM
Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art | Breakfast w/ the Trains | 10 AM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Jitterbugs | 10:15-10:45 AM
Claymont Public Library | Chess Masters Club | 10:30-11:30 AM
DuPont Environmental Education Center | Free! Meet Marsh Animals | 1:45-2:15 PM
Elsmere Public Library | Saturday Story Time | 11-11:30 AM
Elsmere Public Library | Saturday Crafternoon and Storytime | 3-4 PM
Kirkwood Public Library | Family Game and Puzzle Day | 10 AM-2 PM
Kirkwood Public Library | Storybook Saturday w/ Terry Colonna – a Stocking Full of Stories | 11 AM-12 PM
Wilmington Riverfront | Little Farm Petting Zoo & Face Painting | 3-6 PM

Sunday, December 21

Bible Fellowship Church of Newark | The Best Christmas Pageant Ever | 12-1:30 PM

Updated on December 15, 2025

Monday, December 15

Appoquinimink Public Library | Pajama Storytime w/ Ms. Karen | 6-6:30 PM
Bear Public Library | Book Babies | 10:30-11 AM
Bear Public Library | Stay & Play | 11-11:30 AM
Bear Public Library | Teen Tabletop Gaming Club | 3-5 PM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | KinderSkills Story Time | 10:15-11 AM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Lego Explorers | 3:15-5 PM
Claymont Public Library | Jitterbugs at Claymont Library | 10:30-11 AM
Claymont Public Library | Jitterbugs at Claymont Library | 11:15-11:45 AM
Claymont Public Library | Afterschool Homework Hub | 4-5:30 PM
Kirkwood Public Library | Self Directed Activities in the Children’s Area | 10 AM-9 PM
Kirkwood Public Library | Phonics Fun – Letter “K | 10:30-11:30 AM

Tuesday, December 16

Appoquinimink Public Library | Storytime w/ Ms. Karen | 10:15-10:45 AM
Appoquinimink Public Library | Storytime w/ Ms. Karen | 11-11:30 AM
Appoquinimink Public Library | Lego Challenge | 4-5 PM
Bear Public Library | Jitterbugs Story Time | 10:30-11 AM
Bear Public Library | Stay & Play | 11-11:30 AM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Toddler Tales | 10:15-10:40 AM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Book Babies Stay & Play | 10:45-11:15 AM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Teen Hangout & Doggy De-Stress w/ Atlas | 2:30-4:30 PM
Claymont Public Library | Toddler Tuesdays | 10:30-11 AM
Claymont Public Library | Teen Time | 4-5 PM
Delaware City Public Library | Children’s Storytime | 10-10:30 AM
Delaware City Public Library | Kids Craft: Winter Diorama Lid Ornament | 4:30-5:30 PM
Elsmere Public Library | Time Trekkers Troupe – Homeschool History Club | 1-2 PM
Hockessin Public Library | Little Explorers | 10 AM-12 PM
Hockessin Public Library | Teen Dungeons & Dragons | 4-5:30 PM
Kirkwood Public Library | Rhythm, Rhyme, and Story Time – Pre-School Story Time | 10:30-11:15 AM
Newark Free Library | Switch Games Club at George Wilson Center | 3-4:45 PM
Wilmington Public Library | Storytime at North Wilmington Library | 10:30-11:15 AM
Wilmington Public Library | Family Chess | 4:30-5:30 PM
Woodlawn Public Library | Pajama Story Time | 6:30-7 PM

Wednesday, December 17

Appoquinimink Public Library | Homeschool Art Club | 11 AM-12 PM
Ashland Nature Center | Lunch Time w/ the Animals | 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
Bear Public Library | Stay & Play | 11-11:30 AM
Bear Public Library | Young Writer’s Club | 6:30-7:30 PM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | PreK S.T.R.E.A.M | 10:15-11 AM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Anime Art Club for Homeschoolers | 11:30 AM-12:45 PM
Delaware Art Museum | Little Listeners | 11:30 AM
Delaware City Public Library | Teen Room Hours | 4-7 PM
Delaware City Public Library | Cooking w/ Cathy for Tweens & Teens: Monkey Bread | 4:30-6 PM
Hockessin Public Library | Little Explorers | 10 AM-12 PM
Hockessin Public Library | Kids Hang Out | 4:30-5:30 PM
Newark Free Library | Jitterbugs Music & Movement at the George Wilson Center | 10:30-11 AM
Newark Free Library | Jitterbugs Music & Movement at the George Wilson Center | 11:15-11:45 AM
Woodlawn Public Library | Book Babies | 10:15-10:45 AM
Woodlawn Public Library | Preschool Story Time | 11-11:30 AM

Updated on December 10, 2025

Thursday, December 11

Bear Public Library | Musical Story Time | 10:30-11 AM
Bear Public Library | Stay & Play | 11-11:30 AM
Bear Public Library | Teen Advisory Board & Lounge (T.A.B.) | 2:45-4:45 PM
Claymont Public Library | Rhythm, Rhyme, and Story Time: Preschool Story Time | 10:30-11 AM
Claymont Public Library | Stuck Like Glue | 4:30-5:30 PM
Delaware City Public Library | Teen Room Hours | 4-7 PM
Kirkwood Public Library | Book Babies | 10:15-11:15 AM

Friday, December 12

Appoquinimink Public Library | Storytime w/ Ms. Karen | 10:15-10:45 AM
Appoquinimink Public Library | Storytime w/ Ms. Karen | 11-11:30 AM
Appoquinimink Public Library | Dungeons & Dragons – Teens | 3:15-4:45 PM
Ashland Nature Center | Knee High Naturalists: Hibernation Celebration | 10-11:30 AM
Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art | Stroller Tour | 11:30 AM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | WFS Learning Lab | 10:15-11:15 AM
Elsmere Public Library | Rhythm, Rhyme and Story Time w/ MS Debbie | 10:30-11:30 AM

Saturday, December 13

Appoquinimink Public Library | Gingerbread Houses- 10:15 AM | 10:30-11:15 AM
Appoquinimink Public Library | Gingerbread Houses- 11:45 AM | 11:45 AM-12:15 PM
Bear Public Library | Switch Games | 2-4 PM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Royal Elf Storytime | 10:15-11 AM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Family Holiday Sing-Along at Brandywine Library | 1-3 PM
Coverdale Farm Preserve | Gather and Create: A Winter Workshop | 12-1:30 PM
Hagley Museum and Library | Science Saturday Presented by Young Conaway Stargatt | 11 AM-3 PM
Rockwood Park & Museum | Kids & Family Yoga in the Museum | 12-1 PM
Wilmington Riverfront | Little Farm Petting Zoo & Face Painting | 3-6 PM
Woodlawn Public Library | Story Time w/ Nami for Grades 5-8 | 11 AM-12 PM

Updated on December 7, 2025

Monday, December 8

Appoquinimink Public Library | Crafternoon | 4:30-6 PM
Bear Public Library | Book Babies | 10:30-11 AM
Bear Public Library | Stay & Play | 11-11:30 AM
Bear Public Library | Trading Card Club | 5-8 PM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | KinderSkills Story Time | 10:15-11 AM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Lego Explorers | 3:15-5 PM
Claymont Public Library | Jitterbugs at Claymont Library | 10:30-11 AM
Claymont Public Library | Jitterbugs at Claymont Library | 11:15-11:45 AM
Claymont Public Library | Afterschool Homework Hub | 4-5:30 PM
Delaware City Public Library | Steam Activity for Kids: Candy Cane Chemistry | 4:30-5:30 PM
Kirkwood Public Library | Self Directed Activities in the Children’s Area | 10 AM-9 PM
Kirkwood Public Library | Phonics Fun – Letter “K” | 10:30-11:30 AM

Tuesday, December 9

Appoquinimink Public Library | Storytime w/ Ms. Karen | 10:15-10:45 AM
Appoquinimink Public Library | Storytime w/ Ms. Karen | 11-11:30 AM
Appoquinimink Public Library | Junior Robotics | 6-7:15 PM
Bear Public Library | Jitterbugs Story Time | 10:30-11 AM
Bear Public Library | Stay & Play | 11-11:30 AM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Toddler Tales | 10:15-10:40 AM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Book Babies Stay & Play | 10:45-11:15 AM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Homeschool Book Club | 1:15-2:15 PM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Teen Hangout | 2:30-4:30 PM
Claymont Public Library | Yoga Adventures | 10:30-11 AM
Claymont Public Library | Teen Time | 4-5 PM
Delaware City Public Library | Children’s Storytime | 10-10:30 AM
Hockessin Public Library | Rhythm, Rhyme and Story Time | 10:15-11 AM
Hockessin Public Library | Youth Dungeons & Dragons | 4-5:30 PM
Kirkwood Public Library | Rhythm, Rhyme, and Story Time – Pre-School Story Time | 10:30-11:15 AM
Wilmington Public Library | Family Chess | 4:30-5:30 PM

Wednesday, December 10

Appoquinimink Public Library | How the Grinch Stole Christmas Storytime | 10:15-10:45 AM
Appoquinimink Public Library | How the Grinch Stole Christmas Storytime | 11-11:30 AM
Appoquinimink Public Library | VolunTeen: Gingerbread Houses | 3:30-6:30 PM
Ashland Nature Center | Lunch Time w/ the Animals | 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
Bear Public Library | Little Artists Story Time | 10:30-11 AM
Bear Public Library | Stay & Play | 11-11:30 AM
Bear Public Library | Jitterbugs Pajama Story Time | 6:30-7 PM
Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art | Children’s Holiday Party | 7:30 PM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | PreK S.T.R.E.A.M | 10:15-11 AM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Anime Art Club for Homeschoolers | 11:30 AM-12:45 PM
Claymont Public Library | Bouncy Baby Story Time | 10:30-11 AM
Delaware City Public Library | Teen Room Hours | 4-7 PM
Delaware City Public Library | Teens & Tweens Culture: Northern Lights Chalk Pastel Art | 5-6 PM
Hockessin Public Library | Toddler Tales | 10:05-10:30 AM
Hockessin Public Library | Book Babies | 10:50-11:30 AM
Hockessin Public Library | Kids Hang Out | 4:30-5:30 PM
New Castle County Art Studio | Homeschooling Art Days | 11 AM-12:30 PM
Woodlawn Public Library | Book Babies | 10:15-10:45 AM
Woodlawn Public Library | Preschool Story Time | 11-11:30 AM

Updated on December 3, 2025

Thursday, December 4

Bear Public Library | Preschool Story Time | 10:30-11 AM
Bear Public Library | Stay & Play | 11-11:30 AM
Claymont Public Library | Classical Coloring | 10:30-11 AM
Claymont Public Library | Claymont Library Anime Club | 5-6 PM
Delaware City Public Library | Teen Room Hours | 4-7 PM
Delaware City Public Library | Christmas Traditions Around the World: Diversity in Latin America | 6-7 PM
Kirkwood Public Library | Book Babies | 10:15-11:15 AM
New Castle County Art Studio | Illuminated Cartoon Dog Christmas Painting Family Art Class | 6-8 PM

Friday, December 5

Appoquinimink Public Library | Storytime w/ Ms. Karen | 10:15-10:45 AM
Appoquinimink Public Library | Storytime w/ Ms. Karen | 11-11:30 AM
Appoquinimink Public Library | Dungeons & Dragons – Teens | 3:15-4:45 PM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Jitterbugs! In-Person | 10:15-10:45 AM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Jitterbugs! In-Person | 11-11:30 AM
Calabrese Arts Co. | Ugly Sweater Karaoke | 7-9 PM
Elsmere Public Library | Rhythm, Rhyme and Story Time w/ Ms. Debbie | 10:30-11:30 AM
Elsmere Public Library | Homeschool Hangout & Tabletop Games | 1-3 PM

Saturday, December 6

Bear Public Library | Smash Bros Club | 2-4 PM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Little Amigos Storytime w/ LanguageU | 10:15-11 AM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Teen Cuisine Club | 2-4 PM
Brandywine Zoo | Santa at the Zoo | 9-11:30 AM
Claymont Public Library | Yoga Adventures | 10:30-11 AM
Kirkwood Public Library | Come Speak to Me – Public Speaking for Kids Ages 8-15 | 3:30-4:45 PM
New Castle County Art Studio | Clay Grinch Handprint Family Art Class | 11 AM-12 PM
The Arden Club | Young Actors Workshop | 1-3 PM
Wilmington Drama League | Pillow Plays | 10 AM
Wilmington Riverfront | Little Farm Petting Zoo & Face Painting | 3-6 PM
Woodlawn Public Library | Story Time w/ Nami for Pre-K Through 4th Grade | 11 AM-12 PM

Sunday, December 7

Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Pillow Plays | 2-3:15 PM
Brandywine Zoo | Santa at the Zoo | 9-11:30 AM
Newark Free Library | Teen Cooking & Culture Club at the George Wilson Center | 1:30-4:30 PM

Updated on December 1, 2025

Monday, December 1

Bear Public Library | Book Babies | 10:30-11 AM
Bear Public Library | Stay & Play | 11-11:30 AM
Bear Public Library | Teen Tabletop Gaming Club | 3-5 PM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Lego Explorers | 3:15-5 PM
Claymont Public Library | Jitterbugs at Claymont Library | 10:30-11 AM
Claymont Public Library | Jitterbugs at Claymont Library | 11:15-11:45 AM
Claymont Public Library | Afterschool Homework Hub | 4-5:30 PM
Hockessin Public Library | Teen Dungeons & Dragons | 4-5:30 PM
Kirkwood Public Library | Self Directed Activities in the Children’s Area | 10 AM-9 PM
Kirkwood Public Library | Weekly Activity Kit | 10 AM-9 PM
Kirkwood Public Library | Phonics Fun – Letter ‘J | 10:30-11:30 AM

Tuesday, December 2

Appoquinimink Public Library | Storytime w/ Ms. Karen | 10:15-10:45 AM
Appoquinimink Public Library | Storytime w/ Ms. Karen | 11-11:30 AM
Bear Public Library | Jitterbugs Story Time | 10:30-11 AM
Bear Public Library | Stay & Play | 11-11:30 AM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Toddler Tales | 10:15-10:40 AM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Book Babies Stay & Play | 10:45-11:15 AM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Teen Hangout & Doggy De-Stress w/ Atlas | 2:30-4:30 PM
Claymont Public Library | Toddler Tuesdays | 10:30-11 AM
Claymont Public Library | Teen De-Stress w/ a Dog from Paws | 4-5 PM
Delaware City Public Library | Children’s Storytime | 10-10:30 AM
Elsmere Public Library | Teen Hangout- Hex Nut Snowflake Craft | 5-7:30 PM
Hockessin Public Library | Rhythm, Rhyme and Story Time | 10:15-11 AM
Kirkwood Public Library | Rhythm, Rhyme, and Story Time – Pre-School Story Time | 10:30-11:15 AM
Wilmington Public Library | Storytime at North Wilmington Library | 10:30-11:15 AM
Wilmington Public Library | Family Chess | 4:30-5:30 PM

Wednesday, December 3

Appoquinimink Public Library | Manga Anime Club (for Teens) | 3:30-4:40 PM
Ashland Nature Center | Lunch Time w/ the Animals | 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
Bear Public Library | Little Artists Story Time | 10:30-11 AM
Bear Public Library | Stay & Play | 11-11:30 AM
Bear Public Library | Teen Book Club | 6:30-7:30 PM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | PreK S.T.R.E.A.M | 10:15-11 AM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Anime Art Club for Homeschoolers | 11:30 AM-12:45 PM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Teen Leadership Council – No Meeting | 6-8 PM
Brandywine Hundred Public Library | Teen Game Night | 6:30-8:30 PM
Delaware City Public Library | Teen Room Hours | 4-7 PM
Delaware City Public Library | Maker Space Makes for Kids: Zoetrope | 5-7 PM
Hockessin Public Library | Toddler Tales | 10:05-10:30 AM
Hockessin Public Library | Book Babies | 10:50-11:30 AM
Hockessin Public Library | Kids Hang Out | 4:30-5:30 PM
Kid Shelleen’s Branmar Plaza | Family Night w/ Jungle John | 5:30-7:30 PM
New Castle County Art Studio | Homeschooling Art Days | 11 AM-12:30 PM
Newark Free Library | Jitterbugs Music & Movement at the George Wilson Center | 10:30-11 AM
Newark Free Library | Jitterbugs Music & Movement at the George Wilson Center | 11:15-11:45 AM
Woodlawn Public Library | Book Babies | 10:15-10:45 AM
Woodlawn Public Library | Preschool Story Time | 11-11:30 AM

Heads up: Some venues and organizers don’t publish their full schedules right away. Check back throughout the week. We’ll keep updating as new events and details roll in.

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