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Q: “What are the holidays in December?”

Written on: November 25th, 2012 in Blog PostsQ & A's

Q:  “There seems to be a lot of holidays this time of year.  Can you recommend a site that offers a complete list of holidays in December?” You are right that this time of year seems festive, not only because of the major holidays we normally celebrate in the United States, but also because there […]


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Q: “What was the first Thanksgiving like?”

Written on: November 18th, 2012 in Blog PostsQ & A's

Q: “What was the first Thanksgiving like?  Did they really have turkey and cranberry sauce?” Interestingly enough, the first Thanksgiving was more of a political event than a family-centered one.  In fact, according to Robert Krulwich’s article (krulwich wonders: Robert Krulwich on Science on NPR, originally dated 2010, updated 2011), “About fifty Pilgrims came. Plus […]


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Dr. Jill Biden reading at the Dover Public Library

Written on: November 15th, 2012 in Blog PostsNews

Join us tomorrow when Dr. Jill Biden, the wife of Vice President Joe Biden, will read from her new book, Don’t Forget, God Bless Our Troops, during the story time program at 10:15 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16, at the Dover Public Library. Dr. Biden’s appearance at the Dover Library is part of a series of […]


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eBooks Available 24/7

Written on: November 13th, 2012 in Blog PostsNewsReading

Americans have discovered eBooks in a big way.  In 2012, for the first time, publishers have reported that eBook sales have exceeded the sales of hardcover books.  Libraries have not ignored these trends, and Delaware libraries loan eBooks to their patrons for no charge. Delaware public library patrons have had access to eBooks and eAudiobooks […]


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Q: “Is it true that water swirls in the opposite direction below the equator?”

Written on: November 11th, 2012 in Blog PostsQ & A's

Q: “Is it true that water goes down a drain in the opposite direction when you cross the equator?” This question is a popular one!  To determine the truth behind this myth, we need  to consider some factors, but science sources agree that the reason for the swirling of a large body of water  or […]


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November is National Caregivers Month

Written on: November 7th, 2012 in Blog Posts

According to the “2009 Caregiving in the U.S. report by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, it was estimated that approximately 48.9 million men and women in the United States provided unpaid care to someone older than age 18. These caregivers represented an estimated 28 million households (24% of all U.S. households). The one-year economic […]


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Q: “What is Daylight Saving Time?”

Written on: November 4th, 2012 in Blog PostsQ & A's

Q: “What is Daylight Saving Time?  Does it really save time?” Great question!  At 2am this morning (November 4, 2012), we in Delaware (and most of the U.S.) pushed our clocks back an hour to “fall back” to Standard Time. Daylight Saving Time was initiated many years ago as a way to extend time during […]


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Hurricane Sandy information

Written on: October 27th, 2012 in Blog Posts

With the first hurricane of the season seemingly headed our way, now is a good time to know how to prepare and where to find information on the storm’s progression. The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) posts Delaware specific storm information on their website including preparation tips, current news, and what to do in case […]


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Q: “How do I find out where the Presidential candidates stand on issues?”

Written on: October 21st, 2012 in Blog PostsQ & A's

Q:  “I am getting ready to vote and want to know where the candidates truly stand on the issues.  Where can I find unbiased information about that?” The U.S. Presidential election is coming right up and it’s great you asked!  There are quite a few online resources that show who are on the ballots and […]


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October is National Bullying Prevention Month

Written on: October 11th, 2012 in Blog Posts

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to shed light on a problem that affects millions of students every year. Statistics show that: 1 out of 4 kids is bullied, 160,000 students stay home from school everyday due to bullying, and 9 out of 10 LGBT students experience harassment at school and online. www.Stompoutbullying.org […]


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