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One for the books: Delaware libraries thrilled by $40M in ARPA funding

In Harrington, where the public library is based in a former funeral home and serves as a community hub, the news that $40 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding will be distributed to state libraries was met with tears of joy by its director Marleena Scott.


New Investment Coming to School Libraries Across Delaware

Students will gain greater access to quality books through school libraries across Delaware with a $1 million state investment announced Tuesday by House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst and officials from the Delaware Library Consortium.


Classes in English ¡Clases de Inglés!

Learn english this summer!


School Libraries Empower Students

Students in the State of Delaware are fortunate to have dependable and engaging school libraries that foster a love of reading.


Delaware Genealogy: How Libraries Provide Tools, Training, and Support

Learning about your family tree is a fascinating quest. 


National Library Week

Libraries are full of stories in a variety of formats from picture books to large print, audiobooks to ebooks, and more.


Tonieboxes Now Available for Children at Delaware Libraries

The Toniebox has finally made its way to libraries across Delaware, thanks in part to the support and funding provided by the Delaware Division of Libraries.


New 2-story Newark library to be built on same site

New Castle County has decided to update the Newark Free Library on the same site.


Creative Aging Programs for All Delawareans

As we age, it's easy to feel like our creativity and imagination have dwindled.


2023 Delaware Libraries Week Resolution

The Delaware Library Association (DLA) and the Friends of the Delaware Libraries are asking the state legislature to declare April 24-29, 2023, as Delaware Libraries Week across our state. 


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