

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Children's Author Visit: Carole Lindstrom — NEA Big Read Kickoff
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 10:30 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join New Castle County Libraries as we launch our NEA Big Read with a visit from acclaimed children's book author Carole Lindstrom. 

Lindstrom will share a reading from her award-winning picture book, We Are Water Protectors, followed by a moderated conversation, an audience Q&amp;A, and a book signing.

Together, we’ll explore storytelling, environmental stewardship, and the importance of protecting the land and water that sustain us. 

This Program will be held at the Newark Senior Center 200 White Chapel Dr, Newark, DE 19713.


This special event is made possible with support from the Friends of the Newark Free Library.

To find out more about the Friends of the Newark Free Library and learn about the capital campaign for our new library, go to: https://friendsofthenewarkfreelibrary.com/


This special event kicks off our community-wide NEA Big Read of The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson.

To learn more, visit our NEA Big Read page here: https://www.newcastlede.gov/2614/NEA-Big-Read

NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
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- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Newark
- **state**: DE
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 200 Whitechapel Dr, Newark, DE 19713, United States
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- **full address**: 200 Whitechapel Dr, Newark, DE 19713, United States

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- **organizer**: Newark Free Library (https://allevents.in/org/newark-free-library/17924395)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 10:30 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 200 Whitechapel Dr, Newark, DE 19713, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Newark Free Library
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Art, literary-art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Children's Author Visit: Carole Lindstrom — NEA Big Read Kickoff ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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