WILMINGTON, DE - The Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families is excited to announce that Peggy Griffith, Administrative Librarian of Ferris School, has been selected for the prestigious national I Love My Librarian Award by the American Library Association. She will be honored on Friday, January 24th, at a ceremony during ALA’s LibLearnX conference in Phoenix.

The I Love My Librarian Award celebrates librarians who have made a meaningful impact in their communities through exceptional service. Peggy is being recognized for her outstanding dedication and commitment to fostering a love of learning and for her outstanding contributions, which include cataloging library materials, updating resources, repurposing old furniture to create a more inviting library space, and developing a library curriculum for Ferris School.

“We are fortunate to have Peggy on our team,” said Steve Yeatman, Secretary of the Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families. “Her commitment to ensuring youth have access to books benefits the youth we serve and highlights the important role librarians have in shaping futures.”

Peggy is one of only ten librarians honored this year out of nearly 1,300 nominations. Delaware is proud to have two librarians recognized this year, as Jamar Rahming, Executive Director of the Wilmington Institute Free Library, has also been named a 2025 recipient.

To learn more about Peggy’s work, please visit her profile at Peggy Griffith – I Love Libraries.

The I Love My Librarian Award ceremony will be held on Friday, January 24th, at 8:00 p.m. ET and will be livestreamed: 2025 I Love My Librarian Award Ceremony – YouTube.

Photo: Peggy Griffith

About the I Love My Librarian Award
The I Love My Librarian Award is generously sponsored by the philanthropic foundation Carnegie Corporation of New York, with additional support from the New York Public Library. The award is administered by the American Library Association, the foremost national organization providing resources to inspire library and information professionals to transform their communities. For more information, visit https://ilovelibraries.org/love-my-librarian/

About DSCYF
The Delaware Children’s Department provides services to children who have been abused, neglected, are dependent, have mental health or substance use disorders, and/or have been adjudicated delinquent by the Courts, as well as prevention services targeted toward all youth. It has four divisions: Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services, Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services, Division of Family Services and Division of Management Support Services. For more information, please visit www.kids.delaware.gov.