Introduce your kids to Delaware Librariesā Kidās Collection of digital titles Delaware Libraries have expanded their services with a new digital collection website experience just for kids. The āKids eReading Roomā filters the overall digital collection to only show Childrenās content, which gets kids to the books they want faster. Browsing can be done by [ā¦] The post New eBook …
The Milford School Desegregation Crisis of 1954
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 Courtās landmark decision in the Brown v. Board of Education in May 1954, Milford High School [ā¦] The post The Milford …
Delaware Libraries Help Patrons Make the Most of Their Digital Devices This Holiday Season
Delaware Libraries are making it easy for users to search beyond the stateās 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
Students Honored at the 12th Annual Delaware Day Fourth Grade Competition Ceremony
Signersā Awards given at the Delaware Public Archives. Students were given two months to prepare an informative and artistic four panel display on Delawareās 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 …
Libraries Offering Opportunities to Get Information on Delawareās Health Insurance Marketplace
Dover, Del.- Delaware libraries throughout the state are offering information sessions and one-on-one enrollment assistance on Delawareās 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 [ā¦] The post Libraries Offering …
Delaware to hold Memorial Commemoration at Gettysburg Battlefield
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
Delaware Libraries to Host Digital Bookmobile National Tour, Share the eBook Download Experience
The Digital Bookmobile National Tour (www.digitalbookmobile.com) will showcase Delawareās 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 …
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Blotter: June 4-11; Reminder for the week: Visitors to C&D Canal Conservation Area reminded to heed signs
To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delawareās 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 …
Heavy rains prompt mosquito alert and advisory; DNREC Mosquito Control working to thwart big rise in numbers
Due to heavy rainfall Delaware has received in the last week ā and with more rain forecast through the weekend ā there will be plenty of surface water for the stateās mosquito species to lay their eggs with great numbers of mosquitoes expected to hatch in the near future. The post Heavy rains prompt mosquito alert and advisory; DNREC Mosquito …
TrashStoppers: see DNRECās anti-dumping program candidly on-camera in new video
DNRECās TrashStoppers program to stop illegal trash dumping in Delaware thrives on violators convicting themselves on camera of breaking the law and possibly costing themselves thousands of dollars in fines. Now, in a new DNREC video, the TrashStoppers program itself goes before the camera for an inside look at how this nationally-recognized program operates to thwart illegal dumping and do …