Librarian -- Peggy Griffith

Peggy Griffith and Jamar Rahming win national I Love My Librarian awards

Peter OsborneHeadlines, Culture, Education

Two Delawareans have been chosen from 1,300 nominations nationwide for the I Love My Librarian Award from the American Library Association. Ferris School Administrative Librarian Peggy Griffith and Wilmington Institute Free Library Executive Director Jamar Rahming were selected for the award, which celebrates librarians who have made a meaningful impact in their communities through exceptional service. Peggy Griffith Griffith is …

Delaware Library Render Front Iteration 3.1

State to spend $28 million on libraries .2 miles apart

Charlie MegginsonGovernment, Headlines

Delaware will spend $22 million to construct a new library in North Wilmington just 0.2 miles from an existing library, which is undergoing a $6 million renovation. Once complete, visitors will be able to check out a book at the $22 million library located at 3905 N Market St., then walk five minutes down the road to the $6 million …

Delaware Library Render Front Iteration 1.2

North Wilmington Branch Library set for major upgrade

Charlie MegginsonCulture, Headlines

The North Wilmington Branch Library is set for a major renovation and expansion thanks to $6 million in Bond Bill funds allocated by the General Assembly.  The money will go toward site preparation and design, according to Rep. Nnamdi Chukwuocha, D-Wilmington, who supported the library’s Bond Bill request.  “This project will have a significant impact on residents, especially our young …

Downtown Wilmington library (McGhiever photo from Wikimedia)

Wilmington Library snares another national award

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture, Delaware Live

Wilmington Library’s programming, which has included bringing Dennis Rodman and Angela Davis in as speakers, helped it win the highest award for libraries in America. The Institute of Museum and Library Services selected the Wilmington Library along with five others across the country to receive the 2022 Museum and Library Service National Medal. There were two other libraries receiving medals …