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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.
Five Library Resources and Services You Probably Didn’t Know About
I’ve been both a public librarian and a school librarian, and I’m currently employed as a digital university librarian.
Libraries Ready to Serve Everyone in Delaware
With an additional $5 more in state aid per resident, Delaware Libraries can expand physical collections, digital & instructional resources, and partnerships, as well as staffing & operating costs.
Libraries Help Prevent the “Summer Slide” Across Delaware
You might wonder how public libraries stay busy during the summer months. After all, summer is vacation time and a chance for kids and their families to enjoy the outdoors.
How Do School Libraries Prepare Students For Success In College And The Workforce
Public libraries are instrumental supporters of learning and development at all levels.
Community Ready Libraries Across Delaware
Building, remodeling, and upgrading public libraries in Delaware can significantly impact the communities they serve. By investing in the infrastructure of these libraries, we can help ensure that our towns and neighborhoods remain vibrant.
School Ready Delaware Families
Before last May, Delaware's public and school library catalogs were not connected. But that is starting to change for the better.