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The Friends' Annual Meeting date has been changed from January 23, 2019, to Friday, February 1, 2019. Over the last few years, attendance has exceeded the safe seating capacity of the lower level Community Room, so we are moving our dinner/meeting/program to the main floor of the library.
Come and enjoy a variety of soups and chilis along with other fixings, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and desserts. In keeping with our library's pledge to be a Net Zero Waste partner, we are asking all attendees to bring their own bowl or mug, and utensils.
After the meal and a short meeting, Ed Okonowicz (back by popular demand),will present a program entitled, “So You Think You Know All About Delaware?”
This is a Friends' members only evening, although membership can be purchased at the door (membership starts at only $10 per year.)
Please RSVP to nclibraryfriends@gmail.com or call the library at 302 328-1995.
So You Think You Know All About Delaware?
For a small state, Delaware has a wealth of unique characteristics related to its history, politics, geography, social movements, and diversity, plus well-known historic figures and modern-day personalities. This talk, presented partially in a “Jeopardy/trivia” style, spotlights the First State’s major and lesser known (but equally significant) traits and accomplishments, spotlighting facts, which will be surprising to both newcomers and Blue Hen natives.
Come and enjoy a variety of soups and chilis along with other fixings, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and desserts. In keeping with our library's pledge to be a Net Zero Waste partner, we are asking all attendees to bring their own bowl or mug, and utensils.
After the meal and a short meeting, Ed Okonowicz (back by popular demand),will present a program entitled, “So You Think You Know All About Delaware?”
This is a Friends' members only evening, although membership can be purchased at the door (membership starts at only $10 per year.)
Please RSVP to nclibraryfriends@gmail.com or call the library at 302 328-1995.
So You Think You Know All About Delaware?
For a small state, Delaware has a wealth of unique characteristics related to its history, politics, geography, social movements, and diversity, plus well-known historic figures and modern-day personalities. This talk, presented partially in a “Jeopardy/trivia” style, spotlights the First State’s major and lesser known (but equally significant) traits and accomplishments, spotlighting facts, which will be surprising to both newcomers and Blue Hen natives.
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Delaware Library Legislative Day
by Julie Kirk, Director
Funding for New Castle Public Library comes from many sources. One important source is the State of Delaware which provides about 13% of the operating costs. However, librarians throughout the state work hard to advocate for that money to the Delaware General Assembly. Every year, Delaware Library Association (DLA) hosts Library Legislative Day. This is our chance as library workers, users and lovers to meet with our legislators in Dover to tell them how important libraries are to the communities they serve and their constituents.
The day starts at the Dover Library with speakers who give pointers on advocacy, librarians who explain how important the funding is for the libraries, and often legislators come to hear firsthand how they can help. Lunch is served in Legislative Hall, provided by DLA, followed by individual meetings with the State Senators and Representatives. Usually, folks meet with their own legislators from their districts. Also after lunch, the Governor welcomes everyone into his office and accepts and signs a proclamation for Library Legislative Day. This is great chance to meet the Governor. The day ends back at Dover Library to wrap up the day.
Library Legislative Day is scheduled for January 15, 2019. The Division of Libraries, DLA and library directors and managers are currently working on how we are going to present our “One Ask” request for funding but every voice counts. If you are interested in helping New Castle Public Library and all libraries throughout the state increase state funding to improve library services, you are welcome to join in the fun.
For more information, please contact me at julie.kirk@lib.de.us or 302.328.1995.
The day starts at the Dover Library with speakers who give pointers on advocacy, librarians who explain how important the funding is for the libraries, and often legislators come to hear firsthand how they can help. Lunch is served in Legislative Hall, provided by DLA, followed by individual meetings with the State Senators and Representatives. Usually, folks meet with their own legislators from their districts. Also after lunch, the Governor welcomes everyone into his office and accepts and signs a proclamation for Library Legislative Day. This is great chance to meet the Governor. The day ends back at Dover Library to wrap up the day.
Library Legislative Day is scheduled for January 15, 2019. The Division of Libraries, DLA and library directors and managers are currently working on how we are going to present our “One Ask” request for funding but every voice counts. If you are interested in helping New Castle Public Library and all libraries throughout the state increase state funding to improve library services, you are welcome to join in the fun.
For more information, please contact me at julie.kirk@lib.de.us or 302.328.1995.
