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Written on: January 17th, 2013 in Blog Posts, News
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: November 15th, 2012 in Blog Posts, News
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 […]
Written on: November 13th, 2012 in Blog Posts, News, Reading
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 […]
Written on: September 7th, 2012 in Blog Posts, News
We all have dreams about the future — for ourselves, our families, and our communities. The dream of Delaware Libraries is to help our state become an even more vibrant and prosperous place where all dreams are realized. Share your dreams for yourself and your community in our new interactive forum. Delaware Libraries and our […]
Written on: January 26th, 2012 in News
The Delaware Library Catalog mobile app is now available through app stores! Find your local public library, get locations and hours, check your account, place holds, renew, and more! The app works on most mobile devices/smart phones including Android, iPhone, iPad, Blackberry, and Palm. Download it for FREE today at the App Store or Android […]
Written on: December 29th, 2011 in Blog Posts, News, Reading, Reviews
The modern reader encounters scads of devices which tout the ability to enjoy eBooks anywhere. A broad range of options for screen size, battery life, speed, and web compatibility make the choice complex. Consider your own reading habits when deciding which device best suits your lifestyle. Tablets offer nearly all the power of a home […]
Written on: December 21st, 2011 in Blog Posts, News, Reading
On Monday, Governor Markell announced all Delaware public libraries now provide free wifi and free downloadable eBooks! You can browse the eBook collection, check out with your library card, and enjoy immediately or transfer to a variety of devices, including Kindle, Sony Reader, Nook, Kobo, iPod, iPad, iPhone, Android, and more. Titles will automatically expire […]
Written on: November 29th, 2011 in Blog Posts, News
Libraries are adopting electronic books (e-books) in a big way. The Delaware Division of Libraries has recently signed a contract with OverDrive, a library “aggregator” of electronic media, to offer this technology to Delaware library patrons. OverDrive will offer the latest in copyrighted e-books, and it also offers access to over 34,000 older, public-domain titles. […]
Written on: September 20th, 2011 in Blog Posts, Learning, News
?As part of the Delaware Division of Libraries’ “Connecting to Collections” grant, a group of graduate students from the University of Delaware’s Museum Studies program worked with volunteers from the Laurel Historical Society to inventory and assess several hundred items. Check out the video below to see some of their work! ?? Don’t want to […]
Written on: September 9th, 2011 in Blog Posts, News
This afternoon I attended a moving dedication for a memorial bench at Legislative Hall in Dover, DE, honoring the memory of Delawareans lost in the attacks of September 11, 2001. As we approach the 10th anniversary of September 11, many of us are reflecting on that event and its aftermath. Since the attacks, a […]