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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 online or to checkout, you can find it all here.

ABCmouse.com comes to DCDL!

The multi-award-winning ABCmouse.com offers a comprehensive online curriculum for children ages 2 – 8, including reading and language arts, math, beginning science, social studies, art and music. You can access it from home or from your library FREE with your DCDL card!

Summer Reading Club 2022

The unofficial kick-off to summer begins May 28 with the Delaware County District Library’s 2022 Summer Reading Club, “Oceans of Possibilities.” The annual reading program will run through August 19 for all ages, infant through adult!

Personalized Picks

Not sure what to read next? Personalized Picks, DCDL’s specialized service to help you find your next favorite read, is back for Summer Reading Club!

Homeschoolers Art Gallery at Orange Branch Library

Are you an at-home learner with a love for creating art? Create an original piece of art inspired by this quarter’s theme, “Nature Walk,” drop it off at the Orange Branch by Monday, August 29th, and see it on display in our display cases throughout the month of September!

Vendor Applications Now Open!

Great GeekFest is back in person for 2022, and better than ever! We’re taking applications now through September 26 from artists, authors, and other purveyors of fine geeky goods.

Needham named 2022 Hall of Fame Librarian

The Delaware County District Library is proud to announce that the Ohio Library Council has named George Needham their 2022 Hall of Fame Librarian!

New DCDL Director Announced

The Delaware County District Library (DCDL) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Bryan Howard has been confirmed and has accepted to serve as director of the Library, replacing George Needham, who will be retiring on September 30.

The Mature Reader

Who says the kids get to have all the fun? Sign up now for The Mature Reader, our monthly email newsletter devoted to Library patrons ages 55+.

Upcoming Events

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ESOL Class

English for Speakers of Other Languages

08/15

Orange Branch Library

Tween Art Explorers

(Ages 9-12)

08/15

Orange Branch Library

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

08/16

Delaware Main Library

Delaware Toastmasters Club

08/16

Orange Branch Library

ESOL Class

English for Speakers of Other Languages

08/17

Orange Branch Library

Embroidered Tea Towels

08/17

Maker Studio

Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

with the Alzheimer's Association

08/17

Orange Branch Library

Library Gals Go to the Library

08/19

Offsite

ESOL Class

English for Speakers of Other Languages

08/19

Orange Branch Library

The Delaware County Genealogical Society

08/20

Delaware Main Library

ESOL Class

English for Speakers of Other Languages

08/22

Orange Branch Library

Making Sense of Medicare

Presented by SourcePoint

08/23

Orange Branch Library

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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 online or to checkout, you can find it all here.

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ABCmouse.com comes to DCDL!

The multi-award-winning ABCmouse.com offers a comprehensive online curriculum for children ages 2 – 8, including reading and language arts, math, beginning science, social studies, art and music. You can access it from home or from your library FREE with your DCDL card!

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Summer Reading Club 2022

The unofficial kick-off to summer begins May 28 with the Delaware County District Library’s 2022 Summer Reading Club, “Oceans of Possibilities.” The annual reading program will run through August 19 for all ages, infant through adult!

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Personalized Picks

Not sure what to read next? Personalized Picks, DCDL’s specialized service to help you find your next favorite read, is back for Summer Reading Club!

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Homeschoolers Art Gallery at Orange Branch Library

Are you an at-home learner with a love for creating art? Create an original piece of art inspired by this quarter’s theme, “Nature Walk,” drop it off at the Orange Branch by Monday, August 29th, and see it on display in our display cases throughout the month of September!

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Vendor Applications Now Open!

Great GeekFest is back in person for 2022, and better than ever! We’re taking applications now through September 26 from artists, authors, and other purveyors of fine geeky goods.

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Needham named 2022 Hall of Fame Librarian

The Delaware County District Library is proud to announce that the Ohio Library Council has named George Needham their 2022 Hall of Fame Librarian!

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New DCDL Director Announced

The Delaware County District Library (DCDL) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Bryan Howard has been confirmed and has accepted to serve as director of the Library, replacing George Needham, who will be retiring on September 30.

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The Mature Reader

Who says the kids get to have all the fun? Sign up now for The Mature Reader, our monthly email newsletter devoted to Library patrons ages 55+.

Upcoming Events

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

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ESOL Class

English for Speakers of Other Languages

08/15

Orange Branch Library

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Tween Art Explorers

(Ages 9-12)

08/15

Orange Branch Library

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Library Board of Trustees Meeting

08/16

Delaware Main Library

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Delaware Toastmasters Club

08/16

Orange Branch Library

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ESOL Class

English for Speakers of Other Languages

08/17

Orange Branch Library

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Embroidered Tea Towels

08/17

Maker Studio

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Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

with the Alzheimer's Association

08/17

Orange Branch Library

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Library Gals Go to the Library

08/19

Offsite

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ESOL Class

English for Speakers of Other Languages

08/19

Orange Branch Library

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