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Delaware’s library community is coming together to advocate for a critical investment in the future of our public libraries. Today, the Delaware Library Association (DLA) and the Friends of Delaware Libraries (FODL) are sending a letter to the Joint Finance Committee, strongly endorsing the Council on Libraries’ request to increase Library Standards funding for FY 2026. 

The Delaware Libraries community is asking state legislators to approve a $2.1 million increase in Library Standards funding for Fiscal Year 2026. This critical funding boost would raise the total Library Standards budget to $8.47 million, ensuring that libraries across all three counties can continue to meet the growing needs of their communities.

Delaware families enrolled in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library can now choose a bilingual English/Spanish book collection for their children.

The ‘Delaware Library of Things’ is a collection of fun and useful gadgets, tools, games, and equipment you can check out with your Delaware Library Card! 

The Dover Public Library, in partnership with the City of Dover Parks & Recreation Department, maintains a number of Little Free Libraries in Dover parks.

New Castle Libraries offer a abundant array of online services for patrons. Please read more to discover all of the services available online for patrons.

Research shows that when students build their own libraries, they learn to love reading. 

When families visit their local libraries in Delaware, they have a lot more options than just borrowing books to return at a later date.

April 7-13 marks the observance of an event cherished by the people of Delaware: Delaware Libraries Week 2024. This occasion is a wonderful moment to recognize our libraries' critical role within our communities. Delaware Libraries are celebrated as knowledge repositories and dynamic centers for learning, creativity, and inclusivity.

The Delaware Libraries for All Act (HB299) is critical legislation that reinforces the right to read by affirming the importance of diversity, inclusivity, and democracy in public libraries.