Support the Library

Adult Volunteers

Anyone at least 18 years of age who is interested in volunteering at the Library can apply online. However, the Delaware County District Library is not accepting Volunteer applications at this time. If you have questions, please email us at volunteer@delawarelibrary.org.

Volunteens

We are no longer accepting applications for our summer volunteen program. If you have questions about other volunteer opportunities, please contact:

• Rachel Rausch at Orange branch library (7171 Gooding Blvd.): rrausch@delawarelibrary.org
• Katie Hughes at Delaware main library (84 E. Winter St): khughes@delawarelibrary.org
• Claire Ehmann at Liberty branch library (7468 Steitz Rd.): cehmann@delawarelibrary.org
• Amanda Henning at Ostrander branch library (74 N. 4th St.): ahenning@delawarelibrary.org
• For general inquiries, please email volunteens@delawarelibrary.org

Book & Material Donations

The Friends of the Delaware County District Library accepts donations of books and materials in good condition. Primary donation drop-offs are at Delaware Main Library and Liberty Branch Library, although smaller donations will be gladly accepted at all our library branches. Books not added to the Library collection are given to the Friends of the Library for their book sales, which generate funds to support the Library. If you have questions, please contact Delaware Branch Manager Pam Taylor at 740-362-3861 or ptaylor@delawarelibrary.org.

Please note that we cannot accept the following: periodicals, magazines, newspapers, journals, activity books, Readers Digest Condensed books, encyclopedias, VHS tapes, LP albums, audio cassettes, travel or computer books over 3 years old, outdated law or medical text, Playaway audiobooks, galley proofs or advanced reader copies.

Here are some additional ways you can donate items.

• Better World Books drop boxes (accepts books, DVDs, Blu-rays, and video games)
• Goodwill

Friends of the Library

Love the Library and want to get more involved? The Friends of the Library (FOL) serve as a support group for the DCDL system. They host book sales and children’s and adult events. The FOL also helps fund special activities like exhibits, holiday parties, book discussions, Summer Reading Club, and more. Join the Friends of the Delaware County District Library! Learn more about the Friends and their activities at www.delawarelibraryfriends.org. Memberships and donations are tax-deductible.

Friends of the Year – 2018

The Friends of the Delaware County District Library were awarded the Ohio Friends of the Library Recognition Award in 2018 by the Ohio Library Council.

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