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Written on: December 11th, 2014 in Blog Posts, Learning, News, Tech
Library staff from across the state of Delaware are invited to apply to participate in ILEAD USA Delaware 2015. The Division of Libraries has been promoting this continuing education library immersion program over the past several months, encouraging library staffers whose positions may range from part-time pages to full-time librarians […]
Written on: November 7th, 2014 in Blog Posts
Delaware Teens are invited to create a 30 to 90 second video with their unique interpretation of the 2015 Summer Library Reading Program slogan “Unmask” combining reading and libraries. This is an opportunity for teens to showcase their creativity and have their videos seen before a national audience. The Video Challenge, a national competition for […]
Written on: October 22nd, 2014 in Blog Posts, Informal learning
Libraries offer fun and engaging programs for all ages, and language programs are an important part of these offerings. The Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library recently hosted “Uno, Dos, Tres con Andrés!” – a high energy bilingual language program. “The kids get a lot out of these kinds of programs. When they go home they’re speaking some […]
Written on: October 15th, 2014 in Blog Posts, News
Questions about Ebola? Am I in danger? Can I travel? The Division of Libraries now has a LibGuide on the Ebola virus. This guide gives you news, research resources and authoritative information together in one finding aid.
Written on: September 29th, 2014 in Blog Posts, Director, News
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) recently interviewed State Librarian, Dr. Annie Norman, about how the needs of library users are changing and evolving. It’s an interesting topic and a worthwhile read. Thanks for the support IMLS!
Written on: September 18th, 2014 in Blog Posts, Informal learning, Inspiration Space, Tech
Playing MinecraftEdu is a growing phenomenon in Delaware libraries. More and more libraries are offering public programs featuring MinecraftEdu, which is actually a modification, or “mod” of the commercially available Minecraft.* MinecraftEdu is a game in which players build things out of 3-dimensional blocks. Each block can be selected from a multitude of material including […]
Written on: July 14th, 2014 in Blog Posts
The Delaware Division of Libraries and all the public libraries in Delaware invite children, teens, and adults to join the 2014 Summer Library Reading program! Themes for this year are “Fizz Boom Read” for kids, “Spark a Reaction” for teens, and “Literary Elements” for adults. Registration is free and incentive prizes are awarded based on reading milestones. […]
Written on: April 4th, 2014 in Blog Posts
In communities throughout Delaware, libraries are informational resource centers and gathering places, bringing people and organizations together. The Milton Library is helping to revitalize the downtown area, attracting large and diverse numbers of its neighbors with new programming and newly designed services. Watch video on youtube Connect with us:
Written on: February 17th, 2014 in Blog Posts, Tech
Program makes popular eBooks available to all patrons without waitlists or holds Delaware Libraries today announced that they will be taking part in the Big Library Read program. Library card holders will be able to borrow and enjoy the cooking eBook Keys to the Kitchen by Food Network star Aida Mollenkamp, starting February 17th and concluding […]
Written on: February 7th, 2014 in Blog Posts
On February 7, 1964, The Beatles flew from London to New York City for a ten day American tour, including 3 performances on the Ed Sullivan show. There is a new LibGuide commemorating this historic time in music and pop culture. Follow their visit with a timeline; read new books about them; discover […]