Kori Lewandowski, owner of The Crafty Reader in Milford, is a “mood reader,” selecting what strikes her fancy. Lately that includes romance, fantasy and historical fiction. Courtesy of Kori Lewandowski

New store in Milford combines books and crafts

Ken MammarellaHeadlines, Business

Kori Lewandowski loves books. She also loves crafts. And whenever family members and friends asked what she wanted to do with her life, if cost were no object, “it’s always been to open a bookstore.” And so she finally is. The Crafty Reader is scheduled to open Aug. 30 at 39 N. Walnut St. in Milford. She plans to be …

As part of the design process for the new Newark library, community members paste sticks on renderings of various library features. (Ken Mammarella photo).

NCCo gets volumes of ideas for new Newark library

Ken MammarellaGovernment, Culture, Headlines

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 …

The Newark Free LIbrary is being replaced with a new building on the same site.

Ideas for new Newark library sought in 2 town halls, survey

Ken MammarellaCulture, Headlines

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 …