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Curbside and Drive-Thru Services Only at Powell, Orange, Ostrander

The Delaware County District Library is currently offering curbside and drive-thru services ONLY at the Powell, Orange and Ostrander locations. Walkthrough browsing in library buildings has begun at the Delaware Main Library, based on the Library’s staggered reopening schedule.

Celebrating Black History Month

No matter how you celebrate Black History Month, we hope that you’ll take the opportunity to read, watch or listen to something new this month, with help from the librarians at DCDL.

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.

Plans for Reopening Coming Soon

On Monday, February 8, the Delaware County District Library announced plans to stagger reopening at all library locations between February 22 and March 2. Based on the reopening schedule, buildings will again be open to the public for walkthrough browsing and computer access.

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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Liberty Branch

The Delaware County District Library broke ground on November 18 on the newest facility to be added to the library system, the Liberty Branch Library. Located at 7468 Steitz Road in Powell, the building will be the fifth brick-and-mortar location for DCDL, with other buildings in Delaware, Ostrander, Orange Township, and downtown Powell.

Personalized Picks

Discover DCDL’s brand new service to help you find your next favorite read, with the help of a librarian – Personalized Picks! You let us know the last few books that you read and enjoyed, what aspects you liked about them, and what you want us to steer you toward (or away from) for your next title.

Educational Resources for Students

Visit our new and improved 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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Dungeons and Dragons

DCDL Adventurer's League

02/27

Offsite

Take Home Craft Bags

03/01

Orange Branch Library

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Presented by SourcePoint

03/01

Offsite

Middle School Book Club

Fierce Females

03/01

Offsite

Take Home Craft Bags

03/02

Orange Branch Library

Parents, Stay Positive

Parenting Strategies

03/02

Offsite

Take Home Craft Bags

03/03

Orange Branch Library

Virtual Storytime with Miss Katie

Tea Party

03/03

Offsite

Kathy's Book Club

03/03

Offsite

Take Home Craft Bags

03/04

Orange Branch Library

Parenting Workshop

Developing Good Bedtime Routines

03/04

Offsite

Take Home Craft Bags

03/05

Orange Branch Library

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Curbside and Drive-Thru Services Only at Powell, Orange, Ostrander

The Delaware County District Library is currently offering curbside and drive-thru services ONLY at the Powell, Orange and Ostrander locations. Walkthrough browsing in library buildings has begun at the Delaware Main Library, based on the Library’s staggered reopening schedule.

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Celebrating Black History Month

No matter how you celebrate Black History Month, we hope that you’ll take the opportunity to read, watch or listen to something new this month, with help from the librarians at DCDL.

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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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Plans for Reopening Coming Soon

On Monday, February 8, the Delaware County District Library announced plans to stagger reopening at all library locations between February 22 and March 2. Based on the reopening schedule, buildings will again be open to the public for walkthrough browsing and computer access.

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Download the DCDL App

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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Liberty Branch

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Personalized Picks

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Educational Resources for Students

Visit our new and improved 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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Public Health Alert Levels

What do the public health alert levels mean for you?

Upcoming Events

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

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Dungeons and Dragons

DCDL Adventurer's League

02/27

Offsite

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Take Home Craft Bags

03/01

Orange Branch Library

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Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Presented by SourcePoint

03/01

Offsite

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Middle School Book Club

Fierce Females

03/01

Offsite

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Take Home Craft Bags

03/02

Orange Branch Library

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Parents, Stay Positive

Parenting Strategies

03/02

Offsite

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Take Home Craft Bags

03/03

Orange Branch Library

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Virtual Storytime with Miss Katie

Tea Party

03/03

Offsite

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Kathy's Book Club

03/03

Offsite

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Take Home Craft Bags

03/04

Orange Branch Library