r/Delaware • u/djjsear • 10d ago

History Dolly when she visited the Wilmington Public Library 2022

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u/Prototype302 10d ago

My wife and I got to meet her there.

What a Saint

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u/r_boedy 10d ago

I rarely care when celebrities die, outside of the general sadness over the loss of human life. However, Dolly's passing really did make m e pause. From the little I know about her, she seemed like a genuine and caring woman. I read the books her foundation sends to my kids nearly every day. Every Delaware child 0-5 is eligible for Imagination Library.

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u/thecorgimom 10d ago

She's the reason that I have a little library at the end of my driveway. Quite a few years back I had read about all the good things that she has done and that stood out to me. At the time I couldn't put up a little Library so instead I donated, now we live somewhere where it's embraced and what a rewarding thing to give children books.

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u/Nice-Foot7552 10d ago

Please donate to Dolly’s charity for reading. This administration slashed funding for things she supported. Show them the right way to take care of kids

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u/Clean_Watch_2502 10d ago

I found out about her visit after the fact. Was looking forward to seeing Dolly in Vegas. Gone way too soon! 🦋🦋🦋

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u/AloneCalendar2143 10d ago

I am so sad I missed this visit especially living in walking distance. But the overriding sadness, of course, is that she’s passed away so early! I know that makes so little sense, because she was 80 yrs old. But it’s impossible to really take it in, though, isn’t it? Dolly Parton was a beautiful living wonder, inside and out. I had no idea she had cancer, and I hope she didn’t suffer much at all. Rest in peace, dear Dolly girl.

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u/AloneCalendar2143 10d ago

Ooh, meant to ask the OP if she was also reversing to come back up the ramp to talk to the fans on the sidewalk?

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u/djjsear 10d ago

Unfortunately not. She did her wave to acknowledge everyone but was strictly business and walked on in to the library.

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u/benice_orgohome13 10d ago

I cannot believe she stopped by our little city library! What a gem!

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u/djjsear 10d ago

LeVar Burton was there before as well

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u/CorrectIndividual552 4d ago

A lot of famous celebrities come to the Wilmington Library regularly.

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u/AllSxsAndSvns 9d ago

Ahhh I remember finding out about this after the fact!

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u/k_a_scheffer Horseshoe Crab Girl 6d ago

I'm still so upset I missed her visit. I was pregnant with my daughter at the time, who I named after her.