New public libraries are being built across Delaware, as part of a state government goal to have 1 square foot of library space for each resident. That space and that expansion is a shorthand way to understand libraries’ increasingly broad roles. They have a long history of lending books and answering reference questions, but today’s libraries are adding to their …
Delaware to add school libraries into statewide catalog
The Delaware Library Consortium announced Tuesday that it will spend $1 million to add school libraries into the statewide catalog. The goal is to broaden the First State’s library catalog and provide more students an opportunity to conduct research or read for pleasure. “Over the years it seems like everything around literacy has been tweaked except school libraries, until now,” …
Libraries test tech allowing patrons to self-checkout
Delaware’s libraries are investing in tech that allows patrons to check out their own items – and also lets staff members do some nifty things behind the scenes. Testing started this spring at 14 libraries and two bookmobiles. A second stage, launching in September, will include the first school libraries, in the Colonial School District, and bring the technology to …
Padua wins 3rd straight girls D1 soccer championshipÂ
Padua Academy Girls D1 Soccer State Champions photo courtesy of DIAA Padua was able to win their third straight consecutive girls division one soccer state championship with a 2-1 victory over Smyrna. The Pandas struck first with just over 5 minutes off the clock in the first quarter. Brieanna Hallo would corral a pass from Sydni Wright about 20 …
Delaware libraries continuing policy of waiving fines, late fees during pandemic
Have you been doing some extra reading while stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic? If so, there’s good news if those books came from a Delaware public library and you’re a little late returning them to their rightful place. Library officials have announced there won’t be any fines or late fees assessed when you finally do return those …