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New Castle County Libraries Receives a National Endowment for the Arts Big Read Grant

Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Libraries | Department of Education | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 28, 2023

New Castle County Libraries is one of 62 organizations nationwide selected to receive a 2023-2024 NEA Big Read grant. A grant of $20,000 will support a community reading program focusing on “The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir” by Thi Bui between September 2023 and March 2024. An initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest, the NEA Big Read broadens our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the power of a shared reading experience.




Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long, Gov. John Carney Promote Affordable Internet Access for All

Delaware Libraries | Governor John Carney | Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Friday, June 23, 2023

DOVER, Del. – Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long, Governor John Carney, and community leaders are encouraging Delawareans to check their eligibility for free or low-cost internet options as Delaware kicks off summer learning and enrichment activities. The awareness coincides with the Biden Administration’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Week of Action this June.  Starting this summer, libraries across Delaware will be hosting free enrollment events so […]




Maiss Hussein to Represent Delaware in 2023 Poetry Out Loud National Semifinals

Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Libraries | Department of Education | Education | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 3, 2023

Wilmington, Del. (March 3, 2023) – From a field of twelve Delaware high school students, Maiss Hussein, a junior from Paul M. Hodgson Vocational Technical High School, earned the title of 2023 Poetry Out Loud Delaware State Champion at the state finals held on March 2 at the Smyrna Opera House. The first runner-up was […]




Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2023 Individual Artist Fellowship Winners

Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Libraries | Department of State | Governor John Carney | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2023

  The prestigious Individual Artist Fellowships from the Delaware Division of the Arts recognize artists in a variety of disciplines for their outstanding quality of work and provide monetary awards.   Wilmington, Del. (January 17, 2023) – Seventeen Delaware artists are being recognized by the Delaware Division of the Arts for the high quality of […]




New Investment Coming to School Libraries Across Delaware

Delaware Libraries | Department of Education | Department of State | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Funding will link library collections, broaden student access to books and materials DOVER – 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. The funds, allocated to the Delaware Division […]







  Category: Delaware Libraries

New Castle County Libraries Receives a National Endowment for the Arts Big Read Grant

Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Libraries | Department of Education | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 28, 2023

New Castle County Libraries is one of 62 organizations nationwide selected to receive a 2023-2024 NEA Big Read grant. A grant of $20,000 will support a community reading program focusing on “The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir” by Thi Bui between September 2023 and March 2024. An initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest, the NEA Big Read broadens our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the power of a shared reading experience.




Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long, Gov. John Carney Promote Affordable Internet Access for All

Delaware Libraries | Governor John Carney | Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Friday, June 23, 2023

DOVER, Del. – Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long, Governor John Carney, and community leaders are encouraging Delawareans to check their eligibility for free or low-cost internet options as Delaware kicks off summer learning and enrichment activities. The awareness coincides with the Biden Administration’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Week of Action this June.  Starting this summer, libraries across Delaware will be hosting free enrollment events so […]




Maiss Hussein to Represent Delaware in 2023 Poetry Out Loud National Semifinals

Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Libraries | Department of Education | Education | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 3, 2023

Wilmington, Del. (March 3, 2023) – From a field of twelve Delaware high school students, Maiss Hussein, a junior from Paul M. Hodgson Vocational Technical High School, earned the title of 2023 Poetry Out Loud Delaware State Champion at the state finals held on March 2 at the Smyrna Opera House. The first runner-up was […]




Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2023 Individual Artist Fellowship Winners

Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Libraries | Department of State | Governor John Carney | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2023

  The prestigious Individual Artist Fellowships from the Delaware Division of the Arts recognize artists in a variety of disciplines for their outstanding quality of work and provide monetary awards.   Wilmington, Del. (January 17, 2023) – Seventeen Delaware artists are being recognized by the Delaware Division of the Arts for the high quality of […]




New Investment Coming to School Libraries Across Delaware

Delaware Libraries | Department of Education | Department of State | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Funding will link library collections, broaden student access to books and materials DOVER – 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. The funds, allocated to the Delaware Division […]