Past Events For Delaware + the US (LWVUS)

Book covers shown: Abundance, by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson. (smaller) On Tyranny, by Timothy Snyder
Event Date: 
06/16/2026 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Event location: 

Zoom web conference

Register now! LWVDE's Summer Book Club will be on Tuesday nights from 6 to 7:30pm, every two weeks from June 16 to August 11, 2026. We will be reading "Abundance" by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson.

Awards Luncheon & Annual Meeting, June 13 2026, 1:00 p.m. League of Women Voters of New Castle County
Event Date: 
06/13/2026 - 1:00pm to 3:30pm

Tickets sales officially ended on June 5 for LWVNCC's first ticketed annual meeting and Awards Luncheon (but exceptions can be made if you contact us). We hope to see you on June 13th!

Event Date: 
06/13/2026 - 10:00am to 4:30pm
Event location: 

Route 9 Library & Innovation Center

"TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures" celebrates our country's 250th anniversary in the birthplace of modern democracy. Delaware's Route 9 Library will be live-streaming the event in the Black Box Theater, from 10 am - 4:30 pm. LWVNCC will have a League information table at this event.

What's In The Wind - Sussex LWV Annual Meeting 6/9/2026
Event Date: 
06/09/2026 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Join Sussex LWV via Zoom for this combination annual meeting and community update! Open to the public

LWVDE Biennial Council June 6, 2026 full event flier is shown with speaker photos, etc.
Event Date: 
06/06/2026 - 9:30am to 1:00pm
Event location: 

Delaware State University

"We Shall Not Rest: A Century of Women's Suffrage and Beyond." Our speakers will examine the history and future of women’s suffrage in Delaware and the US, and Barb Hedges-Goettl will share her incredible experience attending this year's 70th UN Commission on the Status of Women as a League representative. This is a free event, with buffet lunch provided.

Event Date: 
06/05/2026 - 12:00pm to 06/06/2026 - 2:00pm
Event location: 

Legislative Hall in Dover, DE

On Friday June 5th at 12:00 pm, join us on the steps of Legislative Hall for a Voting Rights Rally marking the introduction of the state -level Delaware Voting Rights Act.

Janosek photo
Event Date: 
05/19/2026 - 12:00pm
Event location: 

Library Room, Bluecoast Restaurant

The May 19 League, Libations and Learning event features Dr. Diane Janosek, cybersecurity expert, Topic: "My Lying Eyes: AI and the Age of Deception." CEO of Janos LLC and former NSA Deputy Director of Compliance and Commandant of the National Cryptologic University, 12-2:30 pm, Library Room at Bluecoast, Rehoboth.

(headshot photo of author Constance Hays Matsumoto)
Event Date: 
05/17/2026 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Event location: 

Huxley & Hiro Bookstore

PLEASE NOTE the date/time change - NOW ON SUNDAY May 17.
The League of Women Voters of New Castle County presents an afternoon of book browsing, coffee & pastries, and author Constance Hays Matsumoto... A literary fundraiser in support of LWVNCC. Or click "Read more" below to find the link to browse & buy online!

Delaware School Board Elections - Second Tuesday in May
Event Date: 
05/12/2026 - 7:00am to 8:00pm

School Board Elections in Delaware (statewide). Polls are open from 7am to 8pm. All U.S. Citizens age 18 and older residing in Delaware can vote in school board elections; you do not have to be a registered voter to vote in this election.

2026 DE School Board Candidate Forum for Red Clay School District, Tuesday April 28th at 7pm (virtual forum via Zoom web conference). Headshot photos of candidates Jenny Howard and Vic Leonard are shown.
Event Date: 
04/28/2026 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Event location: 

Zoom web conference

Full video of the April 28 LWVNCC Red Clay School Board candidate forum is now available here (click "Read more"). Get familiar with Red Clay candidates Jenny Howard and Vic Leonard Sr... or the candidates in your own district... before voting in the school board elections on May 12th.

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Past Events Co-Hosted By Delaware + the US (LWVUS)

HandsOff! Mass Mobilization
Event Date: 
04/05/2025 - 10:30am to 3:00pm
Event location: 

Lewes Transit Center Park and Ride, Five Points

LWV is joining national partners for Hands Off!, a mobilization in response to the current administration’s attacks on our democracy, basic rights, and overreach of power. Rallies are planned nationwide for April 5 from noon - 2 p.m. In Delaware, the main rally will be in Dover at Legislative Hall - and LWVSCDE plans to be there! And we're organizing carpools to drive to the event. We'll meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Lewes Park-n-Ride and expect to return by 3 p.m. Use the registration button below to let us know whether you can drive or need a ride. And even if you can't make the Dover rally, join us for sign-making at Panera in Rehoboth (April 4, 10 a.m., materials provided). Go to https://signup.com/go/SjsCHXa to register for that event.

Photo shows the General Assembly Chambers at the Delaware State Capitol in Dover, DE
Event Date: 
09/19/2022 - 11:30am to 1:00pm
Event location: 

Zoom web conference

Update - if you missed our Sept 19 Hot Topic presentation, you can watch the video here...

LWVNCC Hot Topic
Event Date: 
09/27/2021 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Event location: 

Zoom web conference

Presentation Video

If you missed our 9/27/2021 Hot Topic (or just want to watch it again), the full video for this presentation is available here:

Man taking oath is shown from behind with his right hand raised
Event Date: 
09/17/2021 - 11:00am
Event location: 

US District Court House in Wilmington, DE

LWVNCC volunteers distribute welcome packets to the new citizens.

WomanVoting
Event Date: 
03/02/2021 - 11:00am to 12:30pm
Event location: 

Zoom web conference

Regular first Tuesday meeting for the Voting & Elections subcommittee of the LWVDE Advocacy Corps.

Justice scales
Event Date: 
02/24/2021 - 10:30am to 02/25/2021 - 11:45am
Event location: 

Zoom web conference

Monthly meeting of the Criminal Justice subcommittee of the LWVDE Advocacy Corps.

WomanVoting
Event Date: 
02/02/2021 - 11:00am to 02/03/2021 - 10:45am
Event location: 

Zoom web conference

Regular first Tuesday meeting for the Voting & Elections subcommittee of the LWVDE Advocacy Corps.

Justice scales
Event Date: 
01/27/2021 - 10:30am
Event location: 

Zoom web conference

First meeting for the new Criminal Justice subcommittee of the LWVDE Advocacy Corps.

League of Women Voters of Delaware Elections and Voting Advocacy Subcommittee monthly meeting
Event Date: 
01/05/2021 - 11:00am to 01/06/2021 - 10:45am
Event location: 

Zoom web conference

Regular first Tuesday meeting for the Voting & Elections subcommittee of the LWVDE Advocacy Corps.

League of Women Voters of Delaware Elections and Voting Advocacy Subcommittee monthly meeting
Event Date: 
12/01/2020 - 11:00am to 12/02/2020 - 10:45am
Event location: 

Zoom web conference

Regular first Tuesday meeting for the Voting & Elections subcommittee of the LWVDE Advocacy Corps.

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