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Written on: February 3rd, 2013 in Blog Posts, Q & A's
Q: “What is Black History Month and when did it start?” Thank you for your great question! Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, is celebrated in February nation-wide but started as a week-long tribute in the 1920s. The month-long honor officially began in 1976 with a proclamation given by then-US President […]
Written on: January 29th, 2013 in Blog Posts, Q & A's
Q: “Is there any difference between a regular thermometer and an electronic [digital] one? Someone told me the electronic ones are not very reliable when trying to tell if someone has a fever. Is that true?” Thank you for your question about the reliability of digital thermometers when compared to the glass, mercury-filled ones many […]
Written on: January 20th, 2013 in Blog Posts, Q & A's
Q: “Is there an easy way to find out when I need to prune, plant, mulch, weed? I’d like a monthly gardening list that I can use online, and need ideas for making my garden great this year.” There are many great resources for our Delaware gardens and landscapes. Let’s start with the Delaware Master […]
Written on: January 17th, 2013 in Blog Posts, News, Tech
We regularly receive, and appreciate, the valuable feedback from many of you about searching the library catalog. We agree that searching should be easier, with better ways to narrow down choices. And book and video lists should be easy to create, save, edit, and share. That is why we are so excited to present the […]
Written on: January 10th, 2013 in Blog Posts
2012 was a great year for Delaware Libraries! The new Dover Public Library opened; Bear, Claymont, Frankford, Greenwood, and Wilmington Libraries all started renovations or new building projects; we began lending eBooks & eAudiobooks; and so much more. Here’s a look back at 2012 through the top 10 posts on our blog. Some are favorites […]
Written on: January 6th, 2013 in Blog Posts, Q & A's
Q: “I’d like to find something new to read. Can you help? I have been kind of stuck in a rut with romance novels for light, pleasure reading, but I want to try something else. Where do I start looking?” The new year is a great time to embrace new ideas and explore different places […]
Written on: December 31st, 2012 in Blog Posts, Q & A's
Q: “I’m trying to find out about what some people in different cultures do to prepare for a new year to start a family tradition beyond what we normally do. Can you suggest any?” This time of year many of us review reflections about the year past, and plan for an evening watching the Times […]
Written on: December 22nd, 2012 in Blog Posts, Q & A's
Q: “I want to know if Santa is real. Do you know?” Thank you for your timely question! Every holiday season this question comes up and it’s great that you are asking a librarian. There is a lot of discussion about Santa this time of year, and questions about how he can manage the amazing […]
Written on: December 20th, 2012 in Blog Posts
The school violence at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT is having an impact on everyone, even those living thousands of miles away. If we, as adults, can’t begin to understand this incomprehensible act, how can we begin to answer the questions our children have? How do we reassure them of their own […]
Written on: December 16th, 2012 in Blog Posts, Q & A's
Q: “Do you know of any books or resources to deal with holiday stress? Especially for those family gatherings?” Holidays can be wonderful times but can sometimes challenge the calmest of us with heightened emotions due to anticipation, extra work, holiday preparations, and family events. To ease some tension and anxiety, experts advise a variety […]
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