During this holiday season, many Delawareans will be receiving or giving new tablets, smartphones, and eBook readers—and Delaware Libraries have the electronic collections and resources to make the most of them. New for 2014, libraries have added streaming videos and eMagazines to those eCollections! Patrons can download free eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines, and even watch […] The post Delaware Libraries …
Delaware Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock congratulated over 200 fourth grade students and their parents, in attendance from across the state, for their participation in the 13th Annual Delaware Day Fourth Grade Competition during the award ceremony celebrated December 6, 2014 at the Delaware Public Archives in Dover. The awards are named in honor of […] The post Students Honored …
The Delaware Public Archives will offer a program on developing methods of genealogical arrangement and organization on Saturday, November 1, 10:30 a.m., in Dover. The post Delaware Public Archives to hold Workshop on Organizing Genealogical Information appeared first on State of Delaware News.
The Delaware Division of Libraries is pleased to announce the Official Launch of Delaware Libraries Inspiration Space was held at the Wilmington Public Library. The post Delaware Libraries Launch Inspiration Spaces appeared first on State of Delaware News.
New Spanish section of website puts in the hands of new generations one of our state’s greatest resources for historical research. The post Delaware Public Archives Unveils New Service for Hispanics in Delaware appeared first on State of Delaware News.
Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin in 1809. His son died in a mansion 117 years later. In those years, the country endured a series of dramatic changes which forever altered the course of American history. However, no family paid a more dramatic price. On Saturday, October 4, at 10:30 a.m., historian Daniel […] The post The Lincolns: …
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The Delaware Public Archives (DPA) is commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the beginning of World War I by offering a new reference guide to resources that can be found at the Archives relating to the “war to end all wars.” Director of the Delaware Public Archives and State Archivist, Stephen Marz, states that “with the […] The post World War …
Farming and its related agricultural industries have been a major force in the social, cultural, and economic history of Delaware. Today, agriculture remains the state’s largest industry, generating over $1 billion in income from an array of crops, poultry, and livestock. On Saturday, August 2, at 10:30 a.m., Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee, will […] The post The History …
Check out the 2014 Themes for the Summer Reading Program. Throughout the summer, libraries will be presenting a variety of fun and educational STEM programs (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). The post The 2014 Summer Library Reading Program is Happening Now in Delaware! appeared first on State of Delaware News.
