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People in Need Holiday Clearing House 2021

Applications are now open for the People in Need Holiday Clearing House 2021. The PIN Holiday Clearing House provides gifts, winter wear, and food to Delaware County families with children permanently residing in the home.

Celebrate National Disability Voter Registration Week

DCDL is proud to announce our participation in the National Disability Voter Registration Week (NDVRW) during the week of September 13-20, 2021.

We're Hiring

The Delaware County District Library is currently seeking bids for the Orange Branch Library parking lot project, and applicants for a Fiscal Specialist and a Communications Specialist.

Free COVID-19 Testing Kits Available via Curbside or Drive-Up

The Delaware County District Library joins more than 130 of Ohio’s public libraries to distribute at-home COVID-19 testing kits for free when you request them at any location via Curbside or Drive-Up Window service.

September 11, 2001: The Day that Changed the World

The Delaware County District Library is participating in a September 11 educational exhibition that presents the history of 9/11, its origins, and its ongoing implications through the personal stories of those who witnessed and survived the attacks.

Educational Resources for Students

Visit our Student Learning Resources page as your one-stop-shop for all things “Back to School.” From how to contact a librarian to what new educational materials are available for checkout, you can find it all here.

Smile Button Project

The DCDL Community & Family Outreach Services Department is making Smile Buttons for you to show off your beautiful smile, while still wearing a facial covering. Great for teachers, front line workers, caregivers, retail and restaurant industries, or any other needs you may have.

Stroll through a StoryWalk®

If the warmer weather has got you craving some quality time outside with your family, try stopping by a Delaware County District Library StoryWalk®. A StoryWalk is a disassembled children’s book featured on different panels around a path or trail.

Summer Reading Club 2021

The unofficial kick-off to the summer begins on June 1 with the Delaware County District Library’s 2021 Summer Reading Club, “Tails and Tales.” The annual reading program will run June 1 through July 23 for all ages.

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Cosplay Basics

From Concept to Creation

09/18

Orange Branch Library

Community Bookmobile Stop

Alum Creek Below Dam

09/20

Outreach Services & Bookmobile

ESOL Class

English for Speakers of Other Languages

09/20

Orange Branch Library

Orange Outdoor Storytime

09/21

Orange Branch Library

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Delaware Main Library

09/21

Delaware Main Library

Parents, Stay Positive

Parenting Strategies

09/21

Offsite

Delaware Outdoor Storytime

09/22

Delaware Main Library

ESOL Class

English for Speakers of Other Languages

09/22

Orange Branch Library

Back to School Parenting Series

Dealing with Disobedience

09/22

Offsite

Orange Outdoor Storytime

09/23

Orange Branch Library

Ostrander Outdoor Storytime

09/23

Ostrander Branch Library

Intermediate 3D Design

09/23

Maker Studio

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Delaware Main Library

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People in Need Holiday Clearing House 2021

Applications are now open for the People in Need Holiday Clearing House 2021. The PIN Holiday Clearing House provides gifts, winter wear, and food to Delaware County families with children permanently residing in the home.

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Celebrate National Disability Voter Registration Week

DCDL is proud to announce our participation in the National Disability Voter Registration Week (NDVRW) during the week of September 13-20, 2021.

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We're Hiring

The Delaware County District Library is currently seeking bids for the Orange Branch Library parking lot project, and applicants for a Fiscal Specialist and a Communications Specialist.

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Free COVID-19 Testing Kits Available via Curbside or Drive-Up

The Delaware County District Library joins more than 130 of Ohio’s public libraries to distribute at-home COVID-19 testing kits for free when you request them at any location via Curbside or Drive-Up Window service.

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September 11, 2001: The Day that Changed the World

The Delaware County District Library is participating in a September 11 educational exhibition that presents the history of 9/11, its origins, and its ongoing implications through the personal stories of those who witnessed and survived the attacks.

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Educational Resources for Students

Visit our Student Learning Resources page as your one-stop-shop for all things “Back to School.” From how to contact a librarian to what new educational materials are available for checkout, you can find it all here.

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Smile Button Project

The DCDL Community & Family Outreach Services Department is making Smile Buttons for you to show off your beautiful smile, while still wearing a facial covering. Great for teachers, front line workers, caregivers, retail and restaurant industries, or any other needs you may have.

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Stroll through a StoryWalk®

If the warmer weather has got you craving some quality time outside with your family, try stopping by a Delaware County District Library StoryWalk®. A StoryWalk is a disassembled children’s book featured on different panels around a path or trail.

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Summer Reading Club 2021

The unofficial kick-off to the summer begins on June 1 with the Delaware County District Library’s 2021 Summer Reading Club, “Tails and Tales.” The annual reading program will run June 1 through July 23 for all ages.

Upcoming Events

Classes, programs, storytimes and more at your local library branch.

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Cosplay Basics

From Concept to Creation

09/18

Orange Branch Library

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Community Bookmobile Stop

Alum Creek Below Dam

09/20

Outreach Services & Bookmobile

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ESOL Class

English for Speakers of Other Languages

09/20

Orange Branch Library

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Orange Outdoor Storytime

09/21

Orange Branch Library

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Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Delaware Main Library

09/21

Delaware Main Library

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Parents, Stay Positive

Parenting Strategies

09/21

Offsite

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Delaware Outdoor Storytime

09/22

Delaware Main Library

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ESOL Class

English for Speakers of Other Languages

09/22

Orange Branch Library

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Back to School Parenting Series

Dealing with Disobedience

09/22