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 …

Delaware Libraries are making it easy for users to search beyond the state’s digital collection and provide title recommendations to add to the collection. The post Delaware Libraries Help Patrons Make the Most of Their Digital Devices This Holiday Season appeared first on State of Delaware News. Staff WriterThis post was originally published on this site

Signers’ Awards given at the Delaware Public Archives. Students were given two months to prepare an informative and artistic four panel display on Delaware’s role in its writing and ratifying the U.S. Constitution which may include art work, poetry, songs, or political cartoons. Representatives from the Department of State judged 34 projects focusing on three main areas: accuracy, spelling and …

Dover, Del.- Delaware libraries throughout the state are offering information sessions and one-on-one enrollment assistance on Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace. These presentations have been available for the public since the beginning of November. Certified Marketplace Guides will give presentations at the libraries for Delaware residents interested in enrolling in low-cost health insurance made possible by […] The post Libraries Offering …

The State of Delaware will hold a memorial service at the Gettysburg National Military Park for the Delaware troops who fought at the Battle of Gettysburg on Monday, November 4, 2013. The post Delaware to hold Memorial Commemoration at Gettysburg Battlefield appeared first on State of Delaware News. Staff WriterThis post was originally published on this site

The Digital Bookmobile National Tour (www.digitalbookmobile.com) will showcase Delaware’s free eBook download service statewide with three events next week. Free digital titles available only with a library card and an Internet-connected computer, smartphone, or tablet. The post Delaware Libraries to Host Digital Bookmobile National Tour, Share the eBook Download Experience appeared first on State of Delaware News. Staff WriterThis post …

To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife Enforcement agents between June 4 and 11 made 1,649 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 83 boating safety/fishing regulation compliance checks. Agents responded to 38 complaints …