Delaware Libraries Celebrate Reading and Back to School

Delaware’s First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney and Delaware Libraries celebrated libraries and reading during Summer Library Reading Celebrations at the Milford Public Library and Route 9 Library and Innovation Center. The First Lady, Delaware Libraries, United Way and other partners encourage all children and teens to continue to use their most valuable school supply, a library card, year-round!

“Promoting early literacy and school readiness is a critical part of giving all of Delaware’s children a ‘first chance’ to succeed,” said First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney. “The library habit is about literacy, as well as parent-child engagement and access to other services that support strong and healthy families. To support our families and a First Chance for all of our children, I encourage every Delawarean to get and use a Delaware library card.”

“Librarians help to generate a passion for reading and learning,” said Jeffrey Bullock, Delaware’s Secretary of State. “A healthy reading habit motivates, inspires, encourages creativity and ensures school success.”​

“Opening a book opens children’s minds to possibilities and expands their view of other worlds,” said Dr. Susan Bunting, Delaware’s Secretary of Education.  “Libraries are a wonderful place to start those adventures for all readers.”

“To borrow a line from Emily Dickinson, libraries allow us to ‘dwell in possibility,’” said State Representative Krista M.Z. Griffith. “They are lighthouses for learning and oases for imagination.”

The Colonial School District Libraries are members of the Delaware Library Consortium, and a new pilot program with New Castle County Libraries for teens in the district was launched at the Route 9 Library & Innovation Center. The new library card enables teens to check out up to twelve items fine-free from any library in New Castle County. The Colonial School District is including library card applications with their parent paperwork.

“Our library system enables countless residents to study, learn, and find work,” said New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer. “I am excited for the new teen library card and the endless possibilities as well as help to overcome barriers such as library fines, a long-time challenge when it comes to continued literacy and growing appreciation for our libraries.”

By allowing students to check out multiple books, providing access to diverse literature across multiple genres, we are allowing our students to utilize books as mirrors, windows, and doors as a means to make connections, share perspectives, and learn more about the world and ourselves,” said Dr. Dusty Blakey, Superintendent, Colonial School District.

“Anytime is a great time for students and their families to engage in activities that nurture a love of reading,” said Schlonn Hawkins, Director, Get Delaware Reading. “United Way is excited to provide resources that will help children avoid summer learning loss and prepare for the upcoming school year.”

Frequent library use immerses children in “book floods” to support reading, rather than “book deserts,” said State Librarian, Dr. Annie Norman.  “Studies have shown that children who participate in public library summer programs score higher on reading achievement tests at the beginning of the new school year, experience less summer reading loss, and begin the school year with more confidence.”

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The Board of Elections for New Castle County certified the results of the May 13, 2014, School Board Elections in the Appoquinimink, Christina, Colonial and Red Clay Consolidated School Districts.

Wilmington DE – The Board of Elections for New Castle County certified the results of the May 13, 2014, School Board Elections in the Appoquinimink, Christina, Colonial and Red Clay Consolidated School Districts at its meeting on May 15, 2014..

The Official results of the May 13, 2014 School Board Elections in New Castle County, Delaware are as follows:

Appoquinimink School District

Norman A. Abrams, Jr.     364

Debbie Harrington            188

Christina School District

 Martin W. Nicholson     133

 John M. Young             207

Colonial School District

 John C. Megahan, Sr.   40

 Melodie A. Spotts        197

Red Clay Consolidated School District

Dennis C. Cini, Sr.         198

 Michael J. Piccio           372

Contact: Howard Sholl, Department of Elections for New Castle County, (302) 577-5066


Updated Unofficial results of May 13, 2014 School Board Elections in New Castle County, Delaware

The initial report of the Colonial School Board results was only for William Penn High School. The updated results are below.

The unofficial results of the May 13, 2014 School Board Elections in New Castle County, Delaware are as follows:

Appoquinimink School District

Norman A. Abrams, Jr.   364

         Debbie Harrington      188

Christina School District

 Martin W. Nicholson     133

 John M. Young            207

Colonial School District

 John C. Megahan, Sr.   40

 Melodie A. Spotts        197

Red Clay Consolidated School District

Dennis C. Cini, Sr.         198

 Michael J. Piccio        372

The Board of Elections for New Castle County will meet at 7 p.m. on May 15, 2014 to certify the results of the School Board Elections. The meeting will be in Suite 400 of the Carvel State Office Building, 820 North French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801.

Contact: Howard Sholl, Department of Elections for New Castle County, (302) 577-5066


There are School Board Elections on Tuesday, May 13th in the Appoquinimink, Christina, Colonial and Red Clay Consolidated School Districts

There are School Board Elections on Tuesday, May 13th in the Appoquinimink, Christina, Colonial and Red Clay Consolidated School Districts. The polls are open from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Voters must be US citizens, live in the school district in which they are voting, be 18 years old on or before May 13th and show proof of identity and address before being permitted to vote. Visit the links below for candidates and polling places.

Appoquinimink School District

Christina School District

Colonial School District

Red Clay Consolidated School District

Contact: Howard G. Sholl, Jr., Department of Elections for New Castle County, (302) 577-5066


May 13 School Board Election results locations in New Castle County

Appoquinimink, Christina and Colonial election results will be gathered at the Department of Elections for New Castle County’s Training Facility, 220 Lisa Dr., New Castle, DE 19720.  Results for the Red Clay Consolidated School District will be collected on the 4th floor of the Carvel State Office Building, 820 N French St, Wilmington DE 19801.  Polls close at 8 p.m. and the unofficial results will be posted as soon as possible after that.

Contact: Howard Sholl, Department of Elections for New Castle County, phone: (302) 577-5066