Fighting for racial justice
The peaceful protests around our state and throughout our country are an expression of fear, grief, frustration, and anger.Black communities led the nation in...
Memories of Bubba, Bevis live on
It isn’t every day that you can look out your front window and see two giant-sized horses pulling a wagon full of people up...
First rule of stargazing is important one
The first rule of stargazing is to remember where you are. From a dark, rural observing location in June, you’ll discover that you’re standing...
Library focused on keeping patrons informed
Our primary mission as a public library is to provide information to our community. We offer the tools to feed lifelong learners. We want...
Origins of 21-gun salute, ‘Taps’
Battlefield custom of three volleysThe tradition dates back to the European dynastic wars, which were between 1688 and 1748. The volleys were shots fired...
Remembering D-Day, the ‘Greatest Generation’
Seventy-six years ago, on June 6, 1944, thousands of America’s Greatest Generation crossed the English Channel during the hours of darkness and jumped into...
Summer Reading Club to kick off
Thank you to our first patrons who tested the waters with the Delaware County District Library’s new curbside and drive-thru services this past week....
One battle changed course of Civil War
Battle of GettysburgThe Battle of Gettysburg, fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863, is considered the most important engagement of the American Civil...
Quoting Benjamin Franklin
“It could not but surprise us to hear, that our old Friends were on a sudden become our cruel Enemies.”“By refusing our Bills from...
When, how to feed your plants
There’s no better way to feed your plants than mixing the fertilizer with the soil when you plant. This has a “timed-release” effect because...
