Hagley was also on the USA TODAY list last year. Hagley was also on the USA TODAY list last year. (All photos courtesy of Hagley Museum and Library)

Hagley Museum named in USA TODAY’s 10Best open-air museums of 2025

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

WILMINGTON – For the second year in a row, Hagley Museum and Library has earned a spot on USA TODAY’s prestigious list of the “10Best Open-Air Museums” for 2025. “Hagley Museum in Wilmington, Delaware, earned its place as one of the 10 best outdoor museums due to its unique blend of history, hands-on experiences, and natural beauty,” said Jill MacKenzie, …

Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library

Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library remains one of Delaware’s hidden gems

Betsy PriceCulture, Headlines

ODESSA — One of the treasures of Delaware, and a bit of First State history in itself, is tucked away on a leafy residential street a quick walk away from Cantwell Tavern in Odessa. The Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library, the oldest free library in Delaware open to everybody — including women and children — has been catering to the public since …

Erin Entrada Kelly

Erin Entrada Kelly: National Book Award finalist talks writing and Delaware libraries

Peter OsborneFeatured, Culture, Headlines

The National Book Awards announced last week that Middletown’s Erin Entrada Kelly is one of five finalists in the Young People’s Literature category for her book, The First State of Being. She’s received many awards for her work, including the 2018 Newbery Medal for Hello, Universe and a 2021 Newbery Honor for We Dream of Space. Erin sat down with …

Hockessin LIbrary book sale

Hockessin Library shift to quarterly book sale proves popular

Betsy PriceCulture, Headlines

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 …

Delaware Library Render Front Iteration 1.2

North Wilmington Branch Library set for major upgrade

Charles MegginsonCulture, Headlines

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 …

Collaborative

Delaware LIVE joins news collaborative examining community polarization

Betsy PriceCulture, Headlines

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 …