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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.


Genealogy Lib Guide

Delaware libraries offer access to genealogical resources. 


All the Things You Can Get at a Library in Delaware

"Libraries of Things" have been appearing in libraries all over Delaware. The newest launch comes from the Newark Free Library in New Castle County. With the help of grant funding, the library was able to develop its own Library of Things and stock it with essential items that patrons need.


Expanding Digital Access to Delaware Libraries through the DPLA Exchange

From hidden gems in local history to unique and important collections that reflect their communities, the new Delaware additions to DPLA are libraries in action


10 Reasons to Get a Delaware Library Card

Library cards are a fastpass to information, resources, and useful services. There are endless amounts of experiences that libraries can provide from storytime with families to health literacy. Library cards come at no cost to the user and only lead to a world of benefits. Not only are you able to access materials at the library, you’ll also be able to use them right from the comforts of your own home either through physical materials you’ve borrowed or through online access using your library card.

Need more reasons to sign up for your library card from your local Delaware Public Library?

Here are 10 reasons why you should get one today.


Delaware Libraries are Encouraging Delawareans to Read with Zoobean


Get a Delaware Library Card Today!

When you sign up online you gain access right away to all eMedia! Download eBooks, read eMagazines, use online resources for FREE! Then, contact your public library to transfer your online account to a full account.

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