Check out the 2014 Themes for the Summer Reading Program. Throughout the summer, libraries will be presenting a variety of fun and educational STEM programs (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). The post The 2014 Summer Library Reading Program is Happening Now in Delaware! appeared first on State of Delaware News. Staff Writer

Governor Markell highlights efforts to expand broadband access throughout Delaware and the positive impact it has on our overall economy. The post Governor’s Weekly Message: Expanding Broadband Access to Strengthen Our Economy appeared first on State of Delaware News. Staff WriterThis post was originally published on this site

The integration of the DAFB Library collection to the Delaware Library Catalog is an initiative resulting from the transformation of DAFB library last March and will make the most popular collections, children’s books and educations materials available to all Delawareans. The post Division of Libraries Signs Agreement to Integrate DAFB Library Collection to State Catalog appeared first on State of …

The D-Day invasion of Normandy is remembered as an American triumph and the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany. On Saturday, June 7, 10:30 a.m. the Delaware Public Archives will commemorate the 70th anniversary of this pivotal day in American and World history with a special program at the Archives about the battle. This […] The post D-Day Program …

The wars on land and sea during the late eighteenth century were an important part of Atlantic history, and unite the naval and maritime histories of many countries around the world. Consequently, a British warship named the DeBraak was escorting and protecting a convoy of British and American merchant ships en route to the United […] The post The “Wooden …

Dover, DE – The Delaware Library Association (DLA) is celebrating 80 years of supporting Delaware and Delaware libraries.  DLA champions the role that libraries play as vital community anchors for literacy, education, connection, economic development, and lifelong learning. Christine Payne, DLA President and 2013 School Librarian of the Year stated, “The Delaware Library Association is […] The post Happy 80th …

If you were born, married, or attended public school in Delaware, eventually the Delaware Public Archives (DPA) will receive the information that documents these important events. On Saturday, April 5, 10:30 a.m. the staff of the Archives will conduct a tour of this remarkable facility. This annual “behind the scenes” tour of the building, conducted […] The post Delaware Public …

February 20, 2014 – Today the Gigabit Libraries Netowrk (GLN) announced the international expansion of its Libraries WhiteSpace Pilot. New pilot projects will be deployed over the next few months… Press Release Going Global release Final Final PDF The post Libraries WhiteSpace Pilot Goes Global appeared first on State of Delaware News. Staff WriterThis post was originally published on this site

Introduce your kids to Delaware Libraries’ Kid’s Collection of digital titles Delaware Libraries have expanded their services with a new digital collection website experience just for kids. The “Kids eReading Room” filters the overall digital collection to only show Children’s content, which gets kids to the books they want faster. Browsing can be done by […] The post New eBook …

In honor of African American History Month, the Delaware Public Archives will present a special program to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education case on Saturday, February 1, 2014, 10:30 a.m. Following the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in the Brown v. Board of Education in May 1954, Milford High School […] The post The Milford …