The reopening of the Brandywine Hundred Library, closed since Feb. 1 for repairs, has been delayed, New Castle County announced on Facebook. âDue to unforeseen circumstances related to the extensive replacement of equipment, Brandywine Library will not be reopening on Monday, May 6th,â the county wrote. âAs soon as we have a confirmed date, we will let you know. âUntil …
Tatnall Schoolâs new $1 million library lets students just get on with the business of learning, says a student at the private college preparatory school in Wilmington. âWe have a whole bunch of open classrooms, movable whiteboards and desks, and then we have a whole bunch of charging stations for them to work by themselves,â said junior Nate Hunter. âIt’s …
The Brandywine Hundred Library is closing for three months to replace its roof and its heating, ventilating and cooling system. New Castle County is planning to close the library from Feb. 1 through May 1. During that time, it will open the Claymont and Woodlawn libraries seven days a week, with extended hours. âThis project has been needed for …
Goldey-Beacom College (GBC) is pleased to announce joining the Partnership for Academic Library Collaboration and Innovation (PALCI) thus reaching a historic milestone as their first member from the state of Delaware. GBCâs participation expands the consortium’s reach and enriches its diverse community of 75 academic and research libraries. A hallmark of this membership is the College’s integration into PALCI’s renowned …
A rooftop terrace, improved bicycle access and sheet music were some of the wide-ranging ideas community members have presented to New Castle County in meetings on the new Newark Library. The county is collecting more ideas and other input with a 22-question online survey. It has decided to build the library on the same 2.94-acre site, on the east side …
Two town halls and an online survey have been announced to collect ideas for the new Newark library. Members of the public are invited to share their thoughts directly with the architectural firm, Quinn Evans, at meetings hosted by the Friends of the Newark Free Library. The first meeting will be 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14 at the Newark Senior …
New public libraries are being built across Delaware, as part of a state government goal to have 1 square foot of library space for each resident. That space and that expansion is a shorthand way to understand librariesâ increasingly broad roles. They have a long history of lending books and answering reference questions, but todayâs libraries are adding to their …
Discover Winterthur (for Free!) Discover pleasures and treasures in your own backyard! Get outside and explore the Winterthur Garden, take a hayride over the hills, or learn something new in our Galleries. Enjoy live music and all-ages activities around the estate, from hiking and crafting to beekeeping and story time. To ensure a safe and enjoyable visit for all, a …
The Tatnall School in Wilmington is transforming its library this summer to include STEM technology, 3D printers, robotics, a new media bar and more. âThe library was incredibly underutilized as stacks of books,â said Patrick Manahan, director of advancement for Tatnall. âThe resource books which had long been a hallmark of the library space were all moving online.â School and …
The state plans a marketing campaign to encourage more residents to use Social Service Kiosks that now exist in some libraries to access medical and other private services. The soundproof booths are located in 13 different libraries across the state. Health and library officials hoped they would help some of Delawareâs more disadvantaged populations get the help they needed to …
