Delaware Libraries

House Republican Leader Tim Dukes signed onto the Freedom to Read Act as a co-sponsor, but he voted against the bill Thursday when several of his proposed amendments did not receive enough support to be added to the legislation.

Delaware lawmakers introduce the bipartisan Freedom to Read Act, which would ensure books are not removed from public and school libraries for identity-based, ideological or religious reasons.

The Delaware Department of State is requesting over $55 million for capital improvement projects throughout the state, but lawmakers worry it’s not enough.

A literacy company is bringing its new program to Delaware to help increase literacy rates in the First State.

The Delaware Department of State (DOS) is requesting a nearly $3.3 million budget increase for FY 26.

The event is part of Smokey Bear's Delaware library tour.

The Friends of Delaware Libraries is supporting HB299 which is the Delaware Libraries for All Act.

In 2022, Gov. Carney announced $40 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding for new construction and renovations in nine libraries across the state, but the operating budget for libraries has remained relatively flat over the past decade.

Keep Delaware Beautiful and Delaware Libraries launch a new partnership aimed at helping residents keep their communities clean.

Gov. John Carney announces federal funding to help fund libraries across the state.