Laurel Public Library
A western Sussex branch with a weekly Story Time, a read-to-a-dog session, and a Kickboxing for Kids class that turns up on the calendar often.
101 E 4th St, Laurel, DE 19956
Hours
10 AM – 5 PM
Show the week Hide the week
| Fri | 10 AM – 5 PM |
|---|---|
| Sat | 10 AM – 2 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
| Mon | 10 AM – 7 PM |
| Tue | 10 AM – 7 PM |
| Wed | 10 AM – 7 PM |
| Thu | 10 AM – 7 PM |
Last checked 2026-10-19
- Cost
- Free
- Best for
- All ages
- Indoor / outdoor
- Indoor
- Typical visit
- About an hour
The Quick Version
- • Story Time runs most weeks, with PAWS: Read to DOGS sessions and an occasional CFA Storytime alongside it.
- • Kickboxing for Kids comes up frequently on the calendar — an unusual thing to find at a library.
- • Free, with its own lot at the front door; closed Sundays and only open 10am-2pm on Saturdays.
Best Ages
All ages
Plan For
About an hour
Admission
Free
What to Expect
Story Time anchors the week here, joined by PAWS: Read to DOGS, where kids read aloud to a therapy dog, and a CFA Storytime that comes around every few weeks. The odd one out is Kickboxing for Kids — it appears on the calendar often, which is not something most branches run.
There's real teen programming too: Pillows and Pages for Teens, Queer Teens Club and the Kick Butts Generation meeting all meet regularly, plus one-offs like a STEM fabric-dyeing session and Back to School Emoji BINGO.
The library has its own lot right at the front entrance, with Market Street parking as backup. Plan around the weekend: it's closed Sundays, and Saturday is only 10am to 2pm.
Who It's Best For
Story Time and CFA Storytime cover the little ones, and PAWS: Read to DOGS suits a new reader. Kickboxing for Kids and clubs like Junior Choose Your Own Adventure fit school age. Teens have their own regulars — Pillows and Pages, Queer Teens Club and the Kick Butts Generation meeting.
Highlights
Story Time and read-to-a-dog
Under 8The weekly Story Time plus PAWS: Read to DOGS, which gives a hesitant reader a patient audience.
Kickboxing for Kids
School ageA frequent fixture on the calendar — a genuine movement class in a library, and free.
Regular teen groups
TeensPillows and Pages, Queer Teens Club and the Kick Butts Generation meeting give teens a standing reason to be there.
Logistics
Admission
Free admission
Free, like all Delaware public libraries. Some programs 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
Library has its own lot adjacent to the front entrance; if full, public parking is available on Market Street.
Use the lot at the front entrance first; Market Street public parking is the backup if it's full.
Entrance
101 East 4th Street, Laurel.
Parent Logistics
Not confirmed in our notes — call ahead if you need step-free access.
Public restrooms in the library.
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 — there's no food service at the library.
Pro Tips
- ✓ Saturday is short — 10am to 2pm — and the library is closed Sundays.
- ✓ Kickboxing and the club sessions fill a calendar; check dates and sign-up before you go.
- ✓ The front lot is the easy option, but Market Street public parking is there when it's full.
When to Go
Best Time to Visit
Mon-Thu 10am-7pm, Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm, Sun closed. Check the calendar for program times.
Seasonal Notes
Mon-Thu 10am-7pm, Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm, Sun closed. Program mix changes with the school year — check the calendar.
Rainy Day?
A free indoor stop in western Sussex, best when a story time or a PAWS session is on the schedule.
Upcoming Events
Families can enjoy a session of books, songs, and various activities designed to promote early literacy skills. The program offers different content each week.
More infoChildren, teens, and adults can practice their reading skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. This program aims to build confidence and excitement for reading by providing a nonjudgmental listening ear.
More infoChildren can learn kickboxing techniques from an MMA fighter in a program designed to teach self-defense, fitness, and fun. Participants do not need prior experience, and all necessary supplies are provided.
More infoThis 30-minute music and movement class for young children focuses on teaching language, cognitive, and motor skills through engaging activities. It also incorporates elements designed to support children's emotional and social development.
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