Things to do this Summer

Go to any of the Wilmington Libraries and join the

Summer Reading Club - www.wilmlib.org

Wilmington Public Library (Downtown) 10 E 10th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801	(302) - 571 - 7400
North Wilmington Branch Library 3400 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19802	(302) - 761-4290
Woodlawn Branch 6th & Bancroft Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19805	(302) - 571 - 7425
La Biblioteca del Pueblo 403 N. Van Buren Street, Wilmington, DE 19805	(302) - 571 - 7422

New Castle County Public Libraries

Summer Reading Program - www.co.new-castle.de.us

Appoquinimink Library 118 Silver Lake Road, Middletown, DE 19709	(302) 378-5290
Bear Library 87 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19720	(302) 838-3300
Brandywine Hundred Library 1300 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	(302) 477-3150
Corbit Calloway Memorial Library 115 High Street, Odessa, DE 19730	(302)-378-8838
Delaware City Public Library 250 Fifth Street, Delaware City, DE	(302)-834-4148
Elsmere Library 30 Spruce Ave., Wilmington DE 19805	(302)-892-9814
Hockessin Public Library 1023 Valley Road, Hockessin, DE 19707	(302) 239-5160
Kirkwood Highway Library 6000 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19808	(302) 995-7663
Newark Branch 750 Library Ave., Newark, DE 19711	(302) 731-7550
New Castle Public Library 424 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE 19720	(302) 328-1995

The Grand Opera House, 818 North Market Street

302-658-7897

2008 Summer Children's Theatre

Pay-What-You-Can!

Hurry! Register Early! Seating Limited!

All Shows are 10a.m. and Noon

Fe Fi Fo Fum - Jack & the Beanstalk gets turned on its stalk in the comic adaptation of the classic fairytale.	Tuesday, July 22, 2008 (10 am & 12 noon)
The Frog Prince - When the King's daughter dropped her golden ball into the pond, little did she know that honesty would bring such a great reward.	Thursday, July 24, 2008 (10 am & 12 noon)
Ferdinand the Bull - The story of the bull that wouldn't fight is presented in a narrated balleet with a larger-than-life bull, mased dancers, and specialized mechanical figures.	Tuesday, July 29, 2008 (10 am & 12 noon)
Gizmo Guys - Audiences will be dazzled, entertained and amazed that learning can be so fun.	Thursday, July 31, 2008 (10 am & 12 noon)
Peter and the Wolf - Focusing on the science of music and sound, this full-scale theatrical producation magically brings Victorian toys to life.	Thursday, August 5, 2008 (10 am & 12 noon)
Geist - Witness a unique blend of old vaudeville skills and physical comedy.	Thursday, August 7, 2008 (10 am & 12 noon)

The idea behind "Pay What You Can" is "kids supporting kids." Participants who are able to make the suggested donation of $4.00, or any size donation you feel you can afford, (Entertainment of the same caliber at other theatres may cost a minimum of $10 a ticket!) make it possible for peers from all socio-economicbackgrounds to attend.

Factory Tours

Crayola Factory at Two Rivers Landing 30 Centre Square, Easton, PA 18042	(610) 515-8000
Herr's Snack Factory Tour Rte. 272 & Herr Drive, Nottingham, PA 19362	(800) 63 SNACK
Wilmington & Western Railroad 1601 Railroad Ave., Wilmington, DE 19808	(302) 998-1930
Snyder's of Hanover 1350 York St., Hanover, PA 17331	(717)632-4477 ext.8592

A Day at the Zoo or Aquarium

Brandywine Zoo 1001 N Park Drive, Wilmington, DE 19802	(302) 571-7850 ext 208
Philadelphia Zoo 3400 W. Girard Ave., Phila., PA 19104	(215) 243-5224
Plumpton Park Zoo 1416 Telegraph Rd, Rising Sun, MD 21911	(410) 658-6850
Adventure Aquarium 1 Aquarium Drive, Camden, NJ 08103	(856) 365-3300

Arts

Delaware Art Museum 2301 Kentmere Pkwy. Wilm., DE 19806	(302) 571-9590 ext 651
DCCA 200 S. Madison St., Wilm., DE 19801	(302) 656-6466

Children's Museums

Hands-On House Children's Museum of Lancaster 721 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, PA 17601	(717) 569-KIDS
PleaseTouch Museum 210 North 21^st Street, Phila., PA 19103	(215) 963-0667

History

Battleship New Jersey 62 Battleship Place, Camden, NJ 08103	(856) 966-1652 ext.144
Brandywine Battlefield Route 1, Chadds Ford, PA 19317	(610) 459-3342
Chadds Ford Historical Society 1736 Creek Rd., Chadds Ford, PA 19317	(610) 388-7376
City Hall Tours Broad & Market Streets, Phila., PA 19107	(215) 686-2840
Delaware Museum of Natural History Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE	(302) 658-9111
Delaware State Police Museum 1425 N. Dupont Hwy., Dover, De 19901	(302) 739-7700
Hagley Museum & Library Route 141, Wilmington, DE 19807	(302) 658-2400 ext 285
Independence National Historical Park 313 Walnut St., Phila. PA 19106	(215) 925-6105
Kalmar Nyckel Foundation Shipyard & Museum 1124 E. 7^th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801	(302) 429-SHIP
National Constitution Center 525 Arch Street, Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA 19106	(215) 409-6600

Nature

Special Summer Events Environmental Programs Recreational Programs Historical Programs Cultural Programs
Brandywine Creek State Park Routes 92 & 100, Wilmington, DE 19801	(302) 577-3534
Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA 19063	(610) 876-7116
Longwood Gardens Route 1, Kennett Square, PA 19348	(610) 388-1950
Ramsey's Farm 330 Ramsey Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	(302) 477-1499

Science

American Helicopter Museum 1220 American Blvd. West Chester, PA 19380	(610) 436-9600
Delaware Museum of Natural History 4840 Kennett Pike, Wilm., De 19807	(302) 658-9111
Franklin Institute 222 N. 20^th Street, Phila., PA 19103	(800) 285-0684
Iron Hill Museum 1355 Old Balimore Pike, Newark, DE 19702	(302) 368-5703

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Gathering of resources by Kim R. THANKS!

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