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Written on: July 2nd, 2009 in News
Most of Delaware’s public libraries will be closed on Friday and Saturday in honor of the 4th of July, although patrons can of course continue to use the online catalog and databases through the weekend.
Americans have been celebrating the 4th of July since 1777, when Philadelphia held the first official commemoration with parades, fireworks and a display of British deserters. You can find out more about the history of the Fourth of July at James Heintze’s 4th of July celebrations database. (more…)