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A Book That Shaped Me: Summer Essay Contest

Delaware Libraries | Department of State | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 28, 2016

The Library of Congress launched its annual summer essay contest, in conjunction with public libraries in the Mid-Atlantic region, to encourage rising 5th- and 6th-grade students to reflect on books that have made a personal impact on their lives. The 5th annual “A Book That Shaped Me” contest is running now in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, […]




The 2016 Library Summer Challenge is Happening Now in Delaware

Delaware Libraries | Department of State | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 1, 2016

The Delaware Division of Libraries and Delaware public libraries invite children, teens, and adults to join the 2016 Library Summer Challenge! Themes for this year revolve around physical activities, “On Your Mark, Get Set…Read” for kids, “Get in the Game, Read” for teens, and “Exercise Your Mind. Read!” for adults. Registration is free at all […]




Business and Community Leaders are invited to an Open House for Delaware Partners

Delaware Libraries | Department of State | News | Date Posted: Monday, May 2, 2016

(Dover, DE) – The Delaware Division of Libraries, in collaboration with the Delaware Community Foundation and the Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement, invite all community leaders affiliated with a Delaware entity offering services and support to Delawareans (businesses, nonprofit organizations, agencies, and more!) to attend an Open House for Delaware Partners on Thursday, June 2, […]




State Librarian, Dr. Annie Norman, Inducted into the Hall of Fame of Delaware Women

Commission for Women | Delaware Libraries | Department of State | Date Posted: Monday, April 11, 2016

The Delaware Division of Libraries is delighted to announce Dr. Annie Norman, State Librarian, was inducted into the Hall of Fame of Delaware Women in March 2016. Each year the Delaware Commission for Women inducts exemplary women into their Hall of Fame. Dr. Norman is the first librarian to be inducted, and she was selected […]




Library Advocates, Legislators to Meet Tuesday April 12 to Discuss the Future of Delaware’s Libraries

Delaware Libraries | Department of State | News | Date Posted: Thursday, April 7, 2016

Dover—Delaware library officials, friends, advocates, patrons, and other lovers of libraries will have an opportunity to meet with legislators at the annual Delaware Library Legislative Action Day on Tuesday, April 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event is presented by the Delaware Library Association. A full day of activities is planned, including an […]







  Category: Delaware Libraries

A Book That Shaped Me: Summer Essay Contest

Delaware Libraries | Department of State | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 28, 2016

The Library of Congress launched its annual summer essay contest, in conjunction with public libraries in the Mid-Atlantic region, to encourage rising 5th- and 6th-grade students to reflect on books that have made a personal impact on their lives. The 5th annual “A Book That Shaped Me” contest is running now in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, […]




The 2016 Library Summer Challenge is Happening Now in Delaware

Delaware Libraries | Department of State | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 1, 2016

The Delaware Division of Libraries and Delaware public libraries invite children, teens, and adults to join the 2016 Library Summer Challenge! Themes for this year revolve around physical activities, “On Your Mark, Get Set…Read” for kids, “Get in the Game, Read” for teens, and “Exercise Your Mind. Read!” for adults. Registration is free at all […]




Business and Community Leaders are invited to an Open House for Delaware Partners

Delaware Libraries | Department of State | News | Date Posted: Monday, May 2, 2016

(Dover, DE) – The Delaware Division of Libraries, in collaboration with the Delaware Community Foundation and the Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement, invite all community leaders affiliated with a Delaware entity offering services and support to Delawareans (businesses, nonprofit organizations, agencies, and more!) to attend an Open House for Delaware Partners on Thursday, June 2, […]




State Librarian, Dr. Annie Norman, Inducted into the Hall of Fame of Delaware Women

Commission for Women | Delaware Libraries | Department of State | Date Posted: Monday, April 11, 2016

The Delaware Division of Libraries is delighted to announce Dr. Annie Norman, State Librarian, was inducted into the Hall of Fame of Delaware Women in March 2016. Each year the Delaware Commission for Women inducts exemplary women into their Hall of Fame. Dr. Norman is the first librarian to be inducted, and she was selected […]




Library Advocates, Legislators to Meet Tuesday April 12 to Discuss the Future of Delaware’s Libraries

Delaware Libraries | Department of State | News | Date Posted: Thursday, April 7, 2016

Dover—Delaware library officials, friends, advocates, patrons, and other lovers of libraries will have an opportunity to meet with legislators at the annual Delaware Library Legislative Action Day on Tuesday, April 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event is presented by the Delaware Library Association. A full day of activities is planned, including an […]