Changes coming to DCDL beginning June 1
It has been a busy week full of announcements here at the Delaware County District Library! If you’ve got a library card with us,...
History of Memorial Day in US is complex
Editor’s note: This is part one of a three-part series on Memorial Day.Memorial Day (previously, but now seldom, called Decoration Day) is a federal...
Ignoring border crisis worsens drug problem
Earlier this month, I visited McAllen, Texas, a border town situated in the Rio Grande Valley. This was my second trip to witness the...
Pseudoscience can lead to real harm
As I read the final essays written by students in my Popular Science Writing class, I am filled with contradictory feelings of sadness and...
Epic antitrust case brought against Apple
“We treat every developer the same. We have open and transparent rules.” — Tim Cook, Apple CEO“Apple has locked down and crippled the...
Volunteens can earn service hours at DCDL
The Delaware County District Library has had a long history of providing volunteer opportunities for teenagers and high school students within the community. We...
Green water in your garden pond?
With the arrival of spring, those of you with water features are getting them ready. Summer is the most challenging time of year for...
Spring brings forth possibilities, joy
Preparing to write this column, all my initial thoughts and meditations seemed dark and depressing. Reflecting on the discord in our nation, on injustice,...
Military impostors can be civilians, veterans
Editor’s note: This is part one of a two-part series on military impostors.A military impostor is a person who makes false claims about their...
Exploring long, checkered history of Coma Berenices
The bright star Arcturus in the constellation Boötes is rising higher in the east right now. Arcturus is a sure sign that spring is...
