Delaware Libraries | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Department of State today announced the retire

Delaware Libraries | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Department of State today announced the retirement of public servant Dr. Annie Norman, effective August 1, 2026. Dr. Norman has held the position of State Librarian of Delaware and Director of the Delaware Division of Libraries since 2002. “A society that cannot read is a society that cannot succeed,” said Governor Meyer. “Thanks to the decades of service from Dr. Annie Norman, people all across our state have been given the greatest gift imaginable, the ability to learn without anyone else’s help.  Annie, the people of our state owe you an immense debt of gratitude for the work you have done, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for creating a space where every Delawarean can learn and grow.” “Dr. Norman is the definition of public servant and has changed the trajectory of Libraries in our state,” said Delaware Secretary of State Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez. “She’s a systems-thinker, focused on encouraging innovative programming and partnerships to foster an environment that supports literacy across the lifespan. We are so proud — and so lucky for — the work and passion that Annie has done for our state. We are excited for her as she enters her next chapter and wish her a joyful retirement.” “It has been my great honor and pleasure to serve with Delaware Libraries on behalf of Delawareans! We appreciate the support of the Department of State to continuously elevate libraries, and in turn, to champion Delawareans in learning and renewal throughout their lives,” said Dr. Annie Norman. Over the years, with the support of each Administration and the General Assembly, as State Librarian, Dr. Norman steered Delaware’s libraries in collaboration, expansion, and improvement of services on behalf of Delawareans. As Delaware Libraries celebrate their 125th Anniversary, the Delaware Library Catalog/Consortium, also celebrates its 20th year! Dr. Norman has been State Librarian of Delaware for nearly 25 years. Awards and Educational highlights include: Delaware Libraries offer specialty library cards for every age group, including a My First Delaware Library Card featuring Baby Blue; a Super Library Card for children ages 6–12; a Teen Delaware Library Card for middle and high school students; and Delaware Library cards featuring the library’s core values: find, connect, learn, inspire, and transform. Sign up for a Delaware Library Card today! It’s Easy! It’s Free! It’s Online! Instructions in Spanish are also available. (En el sitio web de las bibliotecas de Delaware se pueden encontrar instrucciones en español para obtener una tarjeta de biblioteca gratuita de Delaware) Keep up to date by receiving a daily digest email, around noon, of current news release posts from state agencies on news.delaware.gov. Here you can subscribe to future news updates. Delaware Libraries | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Department of State today announced the retirement of public servant Dr. Annie Norman, effective August 1, 2026. Dr. Norman has held the position of State Librarian of Delaware and Director of the Delaware Division of Libraries since 2002. “A society that cannot read is a society that cannot succeed,” said Governor Meyer. “Thanks to the decades of service from Dr. Annie Norman, people all across our state have been given the greatest gift imaginable, the ability to learn without anyone else’s help.  Annie, the people of our state owe you an immense debt of gratitude for the work you have done, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for creating a space where every Delawarean can learn and grow.” “Dr. Norman is the definition of public servant and has changed the trajectory of Libraries in our state,” said Delaware Secretary of State Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez. “She’s a systems-thinker, focused on encouraging innovative programming and partnerships to foster an environment that supports literacy across the lifespan. We are so proud — and so lucky for — the work and passion that Annie has done for our state. We are excited for her as she enters her next chapter and wish her a joyful retirement.” “It has been my great honor and pleasure to serve with Delaware Libraries on behalf of Delawareans! We appreciate the support of the Department of State to continuously elevate libraries, and in turn, to champion Delawareans in learning and renewal throughout their lives,” said Dr. Annie Norman. Over the years, with the support of each Administration and the General Assembly, as State Librarian, Dr. Norman steered Delaware’s libraries in collaboration, expansion, and improvement of services on behalf of Delawareans. As Delaware Libraries celebrate their 125th Anniversary, the Delaware Library Catalog/Consortium, also celebrates its 20th year! Dr. Norman has been State Librarian of Delaware for nearly 25 years. Awards and Educational highlights include: Delaware Libraries offer specialty library cards for every age group, including a My First Delaware Library Card featuring Baby Blue; a Super Library Card for children ages 6–12; a Teen Delaware Library Card for middle and high school students; and Delaware Library cards featuring the library’s core values: find, connect, learn, inspire, and transform. Sign up for a Delaware Library Card today! It’s Easy! It’s Free! It’s Online! Instructions in Spanish are also available. (En el sitio web de las bibliotecas de Delaware se pueden encontrar instrucciones en español para obtener una tarjeta de biblioteca gratuita de Delaware) Keep up to date by receiving a daily digest email, around noon, of current news release posts from state agencies on news.delaware.gov. Here you can subscribe to future news updates. 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