When the Friends of the Hockessin Library decided to cancel their annual book sale, they started having smaller pop-up sales in the library itself. To the members’ surprise, they like it better. Not only do they not have to worry about setting up, running and closing down the sale, which required about 200 volunteers, the new book sales seem more …
North Wilmington Branch Library set for major upgrade
The North Wilmington Branch Library is set for a major renovation and expansion thanks to $6 million in Bond Bill funds allocated by the General Assembly. The money will go toward site preparation and design, according to Rep. Nnamdi Chukwuocha, D-Wilmington, who supported the library’s Bond Bill request. “This project will have a significant impact on residents, especially our young …
Delaware LIVE joins news collaborative examining community polarization
Delaware LIVE News will take part in a state journalism collaborative that will report on and seek solutions to issues caused by community polarization. The Delaware Journalism Collaborative is a statewide partnership of local news organizations and community partners working together to improve access to high-quality local news and information in the state. The 18 organizations and people taking part …
Delaware libraries give soundproof booths a trial run in Sussex
The wheelchair-accessible booths are equipped with computers to allow people to access telehealth services, online job interviews or even legal appointments.