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Written on: September 2nd, 2012 in Blog Posts, Q & A's
Q: “Last Friday [August 31, 2012] there was a Blue Moon. What exactly does that mean? The full moon looked pale yellow-white as usual so what’s the blue part?” The meaning of the “Blue Moon” has evolved. The most commonly accepted modern definition is to call the second full moon in our calendar month a […]
Written on: August 19th, 2012 in Q & A's
Q: “My child is getting ready for back to school and we’d like to know if there are any good online homework resources that you’d recommend? Does the library offer anything like this?” Back to school is buzzing! It’s great that you are thinking ahead to find out about what Delaware Libraries can offer for […]
Written on: August 12th, 2012 in Q & A's
Q: “After my mother passed away, I found a few old books in good condition packed away in her attic. How do I determine their worth?” You are right to think that rare and antique books are sometimes of value, and it’s good to check! There are some great resources online that can help you […]
Written on: August 5th, 2012 in Q & A's
Q: “How many books does the average American read per year, and has this been affected by the rising popularity of ebooks?” There are some considerations for how to determine the annual number of books read, such as age and whether the books are cracked open for a homework assignment or for pleasure. And yes, […]
Written on: July 29th, 2012 in Q & A's
Q: “My children and I are enjoying the Summer Olympics that are in London. Does the library have any books about its history and the sports?” The 2012 Summer Olympics is exciting and brings the world even closer with these international competitions. It’s great that you and your family are enjoying the events broadcasted live […]
Written on: July 22nd, 2012 in Blog Posts, Q & A's
Q: “Where do I find out about my voting place and the last day I can change my address for the upcoming Presidential primary?” Summer is winding down and the US Presidential Election is heating up. It’s great that you asked about voting! Delaware’s population increases have made some changes in the voting districts. To […]
Written on: July 15th, 2012 in Q & A's
Q: “Who invented air conditioning? I’d like to thank that person! Is he or she still alive?” The idea of cooling air is attributed to Dr. Gorrie who, while working on helping patients fighting yellow fever in the 1800s, came up with the invention that led to refrigeration. This is a huge first-step toward today’s […]
Written on: July 8th, 2012 in Q & A's
Q: “How can I keep track of everything I’ve borrowed (read, watched and listened to) from the library? Does the library keep a list?” The Permanent List feature that is provided through the Delaware Library Catalog is a handy way to personally keep track of items you have borrowed, or would like to borrow in […]
Written on: July 1st, 2012 in Q & A's
Q: “How did the ‘Star Spangled Banner’ become our national anthem?” Many have heard the story about Francis Scott Key and how, when detained on a British ship overnight in 1814, was moved to write the words while witnessing the shelling of Fort McHenry in Baltimore. A brief synopsis of this piece of history can […]
Written on: June 24th, 2012 in Q & A's
Q: “What exactly is a pine nut? Is it really a nut and can you eat it?” In a nutshell, yes! Pine nuts, also known as Piñon nuts, are derived from various types of pine trees and have been a source of food for humans and animals for as long as they have been around. […]
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