Bridgeville Public Library
🏢 Delaware Division of Libraries · Bridgeville, Delaware
Bridgeville Public Library
The Bridgeville Public Library at 600 South Cannon Street serves the oldest community in western Sussex County — a small Delaware town whose roots stretch to the early 18th century and whose growth accelerated when the Delaware Railroad arrived in 1856. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the library building itself is a piece of local history, open Tuesday through Thursday until 7 pm for after-work and after-school visits.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–7pm |
| Thursday | 10am–7pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–2pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 600 South Cannon Street, Bridgeville, DE 19933
Phone: (302) 337-7401
Website: lib.de.us
Plus Code: 87C6P9PX+C2 (Bridgeville, DE)
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📖 About Bridgeville Public Library
The Bridgeville Public Library is the public library of Bridgeville, Delaware, the oldest community in western Sussex County. Bridgeville's origins trace to the early 1700s, when settlers established mills, a tanyard, a charcoal furnace, and fruit-drying operations along the Nanticoke River watershed. The town was formally recognized by the Delaware General Assembly in 1810 and grew rapidly after the Delaware Railroad reached the area in 1856. The library building at 600 South Cannon Street is itself historically significant — it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, reflecting both its architectural character and its role as a community anchor in a town of roughly 2,500 residents. As part of Delaware's statewide library network, Bridgeville cardholders have access to the Delaware Library Catalog, Libby, hoopla, Kanopy and Flipster digital magazines. The library is closed on Mondays and Sundays, with its longest hours Tuesday through Thursday (10 am–7 pm), making evening visits convenient for working residents.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Listed on the National Register of Historic Places — the library building is a recognized piece of western Sussex County heritage
- Serves Bridgeville, the oldest community in western Sussex County, with roots in the early 18th century
- Evening hours Tuesday through Thursday until 7 pm for after-work and after-school access
- Access to the statewide Delaware Library Catalog and full suite of Delaware digital resources including Libby, hoopla & Kanopy
- Part of Delaware's statewide public library network coordinated by the Delaware Division of Libraries
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Bridgeville cardholders access Delaware's full statewide digital collection free of charge:
📚 Services
- Public computers and WiFi
- Printing and copying services
- Delaware Library Catalog interlibrary loan
- Downloadable eBooks, audiobooks, magazines and streaming video
- Museum passes (Delaware Libraries statewide program)
- Digital literacy assistance
🎸 Programs
- Summer Reading Program
- Children's storytime and youth programming
- Adult programming and community events
- Northstar Digital Literacy training
📍 Nearby Libraries in Sussex County, Delaware
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Bridgeville Public Library building historically significant?
The Bridgeville Public Library building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which recognizes it as historically or architecturally significant. Bridgeville itself is the oldest community in western Sussex County, with a history stretching back to the early 18th century — so the library sits within a rich local heritage context.
What are the Bridgeville Public Library's hours, and is it open evenings?
Yes, the library offers evening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, staying open until 7 pm. Friday hours are 10 am–5 pm, and Saturday is 10 am–2 pm. The library is closed on Monday and Sunday. These hours make it convenient for working adults and students to visit after work or school.
Can I borrow eBooks and stream movies with a Bridgeville library card?
Yes. As part of Delaware's statewide library network, a Bridgeville Public Library card gives you free access to Libby (eBooks and audiobooks), hoopla (movies, music, comics and TV), Kanopy (independent and classic films) and Flipster (eMagazines). You can access these on your phone, tablet or computer at any time.
What county is Bridgeville in, and what other Delaware libraries are nearby?
Bridgeville is in Sussex County, Delaware — the southernmost and largest of Delaware's three counties. The nearest public libraries are the Seaford District Library (about 6.6 miles away), the Georgetown Public Library (county seat, about 12 miles east), and the Laurel Public Library (about 12.5 miles southwest).
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