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Delaware Libraries have been expanding in space, partnerships, and ideas. This makes sense in order to accommodate over 4 million visitors that stop by the library or visit online each year. Not just loaning out books; libraries serve as a “community helpdesk” to support all sorts of needs. 

Library collections at Delaware schools just got a lot bigger as students can now link to the statewide library system to access books and other materials.

Delaware Library Association's Legislative Action Committee Chair, Catherine Wimberley, shares an election-eve message for all Delawareans. 

Delaware libraries are expanding their services to offer telehealth kiosks, providing local residents with greater access to healthcare resources.

With new challenges come new solutions.

The Delaware Department of Education and the Delaware Division of Libraries have partnered to help students become better readers any time of the year. With the Sora app from OverDrive, Delaware students can now access thousands of digital books for free on their tablets, phones, and other devices. The partnership also enables students to borrow seamlessly from Delaware Libraries’ Overdrive eBook collection.

We are glad to bring you some good news today about Delaware school libraries. SB195, the Media Literacy bill establishing statewide standards in Delaware schools, has passed the Assembly and is waiting for the Governor’s signature!

Library cards are useful for many reasons. They give community members access to endless amounts of books through a public library’s physical collection, online collections, and interlibrary collections. Library cards also open the door to all types of resources and educational materials. Whether someone is looking to build language skills or computer skills, the library is the place that holds all of the help needed to succeed. Here's how you can get a Delaware Library card today!

The Queen of Country herself, Dolly Parton, has set her sights on expanding her Imagination Library across Delaware.

The Delaware Library Association, with assistance from EveryLibrary, recently conducted a survey of all candidates running for seats in the Delaware General Assembly to gauge their support for school and public libraries.