Event FAQs

Attending an event? Please review these helpful question before contacting the library. Thank you!


Yes, library events are free and open to the public unless stated otherwise but we now require registration via Eventbrite as of 9.20.24. 

If you have registered for an event, please arrive early. This allows us to accommodate any non-ticket holders who are in the “waiting line” hoping to secure a seat from a registered attendee who doesn’t show up.

Seating is now guaranteed for valid registrants only.

Cameras are allowed at our events, however, if you have not been given permission by the Wilmington Library director to be a part of our media coverage, you must remain seated with your camera. Please do not stand on chairs in an attempt to take photos or record as this can be very dangerous and cause harm to yourself or someone else.

Please do not stand in the aisles, or in the back of the room in an attempt to record or take photos. This will not only obstruct the view of others but also causes a fire hazard and potentially blocks our cameras around the room that will be LIVE streaming this event. Standing in the aisles or around the room also hinders guests (especially those in wheelchairs) from coming in and out of the Commons to find a seat or to use the restroom. Please do not block these areas or entrances and exits.

Everyone must find a seat. Staff members and/or volunteers will help you find a seat if you cannot find one. Please be kind and courteous to one another as well as library staff who work hard to bring you these events.


Please complete the volunteer application and email a copy to the manager of Community Engagement, Carl.Shaw@lib.de.us. Or bring in a copy to the 2nd Floor Administration office. VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

We receive many requests on a given day. Requests must be made at least two weeks prior to the event. Please send the following information to Wilmingtonlibraryde@gmail.com
  • First and Last name
  • Name of your news media outlet/business
  • Links to your website and social media
  • Your portfolio and resume with your credentials
  • ALL REQUESTS TO COVER OUR EVENTS ARE PRO BONO.

Once we have received all of the required information, we will review your credentials and reach out to you only if you are approved. Please note that approval does not guarantee access to every event. For each event, a new request must be made, and approval must be granted each time.


AS OF 9.20.24:

In response to the overwhelming feedback we’ve received from the public, we are excited to announce that all our events will now require registration through Eventbrite. This change is designed to enhance your experience by reducing wait times, eliminating long lines, and ensuring that everyone who registers has a guaranteed general admission seat. This will also help us manage attendance more effectively and prevent the disappointment of turning anyone away.

While events still remain open to the public and seating will still be general admission, we encourage everyone to register as early as possible to secure their spot.
 
In the event that registration reaches full capacity, we will offer a waiting line outside the library for non-registered guests who wish to wait and see if any seats become available due to possible no-shows. Please note that waiting in this line does not guarantee a seat and is entirely at your discretion.
 
*If an event is NOT free and requires you to purchase a ticket but the event is fully booked, there will not be a waiting line.
 
Each event will be LIVE streamed unless stated otherwise.

We thank you all for your understanding and for visiting our library.



Chrome Books & HotSpots

The Wilmington and North Wilmington Libraries are circulating technology, just like books in our community:

  • Chromebooks: a new type of laptop computer. They run Chrome operating system with the best of Google built-in and multiple layers of security.
  • MiFi: a wireless router that acts as a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot allowing your devices to connect to the internet.

A hotspot is a device you can use to connect a wireless enabled device, such as a laptop, smartphone, or tablet, to the internet. Hotspots are portable, so you can connect your device to the internet almost anywhere you are, like at home, on the bus, or in the park. The hotspot device works in any service area covered by T-Mobile.

To check out a device, you will need an adult, Delaware Public Library, library card in good standing.

These are available on a walk-in basis.  To see if one is available for  check-out, please call us.   

  • Wilmington Library (downtown) 302-571-7400 ext. 2400
  • North Wilmington Branch Library: 302-761-4290

Chromebooks and MiFi can be checked out for one week.  You can renew the items, as long as no one has placed a hold on it.   Holds may be placed on them.

For more information: delawarelibraries.org/getconnected