Harrington Public Library
A Kent County branch with a weekly Story Time, a daily after-school hour, and take-and-make craft kits — but staggered open times that change by day.
101 Little Mastens Corner Rd, Harrington, DE 19952
Hours
9 AM – 4:45 PM
Show the week Hide the week
| Fri | 9 AM – 4:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Sat | 10 AM – 1:45 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
| Mon | 9 AM – 4:45 PM |
| Tue | 11 AM – 6:45 PM |
| Wed | 9 AM – 4:45 PM |
| Thu | 11 AM – 6:45 PM |
Last checked 2026-10-19
- Cost
- Free
- Best for
- All ages
- Indoor / outdoor
- Indoor
- Typical visit
- 45 minutes–1 hour
Small Kent County branch with children's programming; the weekend window is the tightest of the county's branches.
The Quick Version
- • Story Time runs most weeks, and there's an After School Hour listed as an everyday session.
- • Take & Make Craft Kits come around regularly, plus one-off crafts for kids and teens through the fall.
- • Hours shift by day: 9am opens on Mon/Wed/Fri, 11am on Tue/Thu (open to 6:45pm those days), Sat 10am–1:45pm, closed Sunday.
Best Ages
All ages
Plan For
45 minutes–1 hour
Admission
Free
What to Expect
Harrington's calendar leans on two steady things: a weekly Story Time and an After School Hour listed as an everyday session from mid-September. Around them sit Take & Make Craft Kits, plus one-off crafts like a stuffed bison for kids 12 and under and a shadow-box project for teens.
The Friends run the Second Chance Bookstore and have a Book Fest on the fall calendar, so it's worth a few dollars in your pocket.
The real planning problem is the hours. They stagger: 9am starts three days a week that close at 4:45pm, and 11am starts Tuesday and Thursday that stay open to 6:45pm. Saturday closes at 1:45pm.
Who It's Best For
Story Time is the little-kid anchor. The After School Hour and take-and-make kits work for elementary ages, and there are separate teen crafts on the calendar alongside a kids' craft listed for 12 and younger.
Highlights
Story Time, most weeks
Under 5The standing weekly session and the simplest reason to make the trip with a little one.
After School Hour, listed everyday
ElementaryA daily block on the calendar from mid-September — pairs with the Tue/Thu evening hours.
Take & Make Craft Kits
All agesCraft kits to pick up and finish at home, offered regularly through the fall.
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 — the library's page doesn't describe parking.
Entrance
101 Little Mastens Corner Rd, Harrington.
Parent Logistics
Not confirmed — ask at the desk.
Not confirmed — ask at the desk.
Not confirmed — ask at the desk.
Indoors.
Food & Snacks
No food on-site. No food service — it's a library.
Snack strategy: Eat before or after.
Pro Tips
- ✓ Read the hours twice: Tue and Thu don't open until 11am but stay open to 6:45pm; the other weekdays open at 9am and close at 4:45pm.
- ✓ Saturday is a short window — 10am–1:45pm — and Sunday is closed.
- ✓ Bring a little cash for the Friends' Second Chance Bookstore.
When to Go
Best Time to Visit
Tuesday and Thursday are the late days, open 11am–6:45pm — the ones that work after school. Mon, Wed and Fri run 9am–4:45pm, Saturday is a short 10am–1:45pm, and Sunday is closed.
Seasonal Notes
Hours listed as Mon 9am–4:45pm, Tue 11am–6:45pm, Wed 9am–4:45pm, Thu 11am–6:45pm, Fri 9am–4:45pm, Sat 10am–1:45pm, Sun closed. The After School Hour first appears on the calendar in mid-September.
Upcoming Events
Families with babies and toddlers can enjoy a relaxed time of simple crafts and playful activities in a quiet, child-friendly space. Parents and caregivers have a chance to connect with others while their little ones engage in hands-on play.
More infoTake & Make Craft Kits
Mondays · next Mon, Oct 26 (3 dates)
Families can pick up a craft kit from the circulation desk during the day. Kits are designed for children, teens, and tweens, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations. The activity involves hands-on crafting, likely including materials for drawing, coloring, or simple construction.
More infoThis drop-in program offers a relaxed environment for tweens and teens to decompress after school. Participants can choose from activities like board games, video games, hands-on crafts, or simply socialize with friends while enjoying a snack.
More infoChildren can gather for an entertaining story reading, typically geared towards preschoolers. Following the story, participants will have the opportunity to create a related craft.
More infoFamilies will enjoy a hands-on craft session making coffee filter owls in a relaxed, social setting. The event offers a chance for young children to engage in simple art activities while caregivers connect with other adults in a supportive environment.
More infoScience Heros Show & Operation Warm Winter Coat Giveaway
Sat, Nov 7 at 11:00 AM
Families will enjoy an interactive S.T.E.M. show featuring hands-on experiments led by volunteers, celebrating scientists who work with dirt. After the show, children can participate in a free winter coat giveaway for sizes 4T to 12, with coats distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
More infoFamilies will participate in a hands-on craft activity that combines elements of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to create unicorn horns. The session takes place in the Makerspace Lab at the Harrington Public Library, offering a creative and structured environment for children to explore design and materials.
More infoTeens and tweens will spend the afternoon designing and painting their own mason jar travel cups using provided supplies. Participants can choose from seasonal themes like pumpkins, snowflakes, or botanicals to personalize their drinkware. The event takes place in the library's Makerspace Lab and includes hands-on crafting with a focus on creativity and self-expression.
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