The Atrium Gallery is located between the library reading room and the houses in Willingtown Square . The gallery is used to house exhibits of materials from the library collections. The Atrium Gallery is open free to the public during regular library hours . The Ward reading room of the Historical Society of Delaware Research Library houses a diverse collection of books and pamphlets on various topics of Delaware history. Most books are easily accessible in open-stack areas.
Pamphlets are closed-stack items that require staff retrieval.
The library's collection of books and pamphlets is fully cataloged. Our card catalog is arranged alphabetically by subject heading, title, and author. Supplementary books and pamphlets are also available on states neighboring Delaware. In addition to resources in our library's main reading area, the Society also offers an extensive array of rare books, pamphlets, almanacs, imprints, and periodicals. Staff assistance is required for the retrieval of these items.