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Central Ohio Symphony Culture Passes

The partnership between the Central Ohio Symphony and DCDL provides FREE admission to students ages 17 and under. Enjoy the sounds of the holiday season with two holiday concerts on Sunday, December 11!

Winter Reading Club

The annual Winter Reading Club at the Delaware County District Library runs December 1 through January 31. Keep the excitement for reading and lifelong learning going over the winter months.

Recycle Your Holiday String Lights!

Don’t throw away those strands of holiday string lights that no longer work — recycle them with us! Drop your unwanted string lights into the gift-wrapped recycling boxes located at all Delaware County District Library locations.

The Delaware History Portal Podcast

If you’re a history buff or interested in the Delaware County area, this is the podcast for you! Join us each month and let the Delaware, Ohio History Portal take you back in time for an epic tour of our area and the events that have shaped your home town.

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 Winter Reading Club!

Member for a Day at the CMA

DCDL is excited to partner with the Columbus Museum of Art to offer Culture Passes to our library cardholders! Current exhibit Wild Things Are Happening: The Art of Maurice Sendak may be of special interest to fans of his beloved children’s books!

Homeschoolers Art Gallery

Are you an at-home learner with a love for creating art? Create an original piece of art inspired by this quarter’s theme, “My Favorite Artist Is…,” drop it off at the Orange Branch by Friday, December 30th, and see it on display in our display cases throughout the month of January!

We want your feedback!

It’s YOUR library, and your opinion is important to us! With our first poll, we’d love to know how you find out about library programs. Tell us now!

Culture Passes to Franklin Park Conservatory

Delaware County District Library is excited to partner with Franklin Park Conservatory to offer Culture Passes to our library cardholders! Culture Passes provide FREE admission for two adults and up to six children to the Conservatory.

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ESOL Class

English for Speakers of Other Languages

12/05

Orange Branch Library

Family Storytime

For ages birth - 6 and their caregivers

12/05

Delaware Main Library

What Have YOU Been Reading? (Virtual)

Winter Reading Kick Off!

12/05

Offsite

Baby Storytime

For ages birth - 24 months and their caregivers

12/06

Delaware Main Library

Toddler Storytime

For ages 2 - 4 and their caregivers

12/06

Orange Branch Library

Custom Made Calendars

12/06

Maker Studio

Delaware Toastmasters Club

12/06

Orange Branch Library

Laser Cut Holiday Cards

12/06

Maker Studio

Toddler Storytime

For ages 2 - 4 and their caregivers

12/07

Delaware Main Library

Family Storytime

For ages birth - 6 and their caregivers

12/07

Offsite

Ostrander Morning Book Club

Reader's Choice

12/07

Ostrander Branch Library

ESOL Class

English for Speakers of Other Languages

12/07

Orange Branch Library

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Central Ohio Symphony Culture Passes

The partnership between the Central Ohio Symphony and DCDL provides FREE admission to students ages 17 and under. Enjoy the sounds of the holiday season with two holiday concerts on Sunday, December 11!

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Winter Reading Club

The annual Winter Reading Club at the Delaware County District Library runs December 1 through January 31. Keep the excitement for reading and lifelong learning going over the winter months.

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Recycle Your Holiday String Lights!

Don’t throw away those strands of holiday string lights that no longer work — recycle them with us! Drop your unwanted string lights into the gift-wrapped recycling boxes located at all Delaware County District Library locations.

5515

The Delaware History Portal Podcast

If you’re a history buff or interested in the Delaware County area, this is the podcast for you! Join us each month and let the Delaware, Ohio History Portal take you back in time for an epic tour of our area and the events that have shaped your home town.

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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 Winter Reading Club!

4070

Member for a Day at the CMA

DCDL is excited to partner with the Columbus Museum of Art to offer Culture Passes to our library cardholders! Current exhibit Wild Things Are Happening: The Art of Maurice Sendak may be of special interest to fans of his beloved children’s books!

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Homeschoolers Art Gallery

Are you an at-home learner with a love for creating art? Create an original piece of art inspired by this quarter’s theme, “My Favorite Artist Is…,” drop it off at the Orange Branch by Friday, December 30th, and see it on display in our display cases throughout the month of January!

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We want your feedback!

It’s YOUR library, and your opinion is important to us! With our first poll, we’d love to know how you find out about library programs. Tell us now!

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Culture Passes to Franklin Park Conservatory

Delaware County District Library is excited to partner with Franklin Park Conservatory to offer Culture Passes to our library cardholders! Culture Passes provide FREE admission for two adults and up to six children to the Conservatory.

Upcoming Events

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

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ESOL Class

English for Speakers of Other Languages

12/05

Orange Branch Library

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Family Storytime

For ages birth - 6 and their caregivers

12/05

Delaware Main Library

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What Have YOU Been Reading? (Virtual)

Winter Reading Kick Off!

12/05

Offsite

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Baby Storytime

For ages birth - 24 months and their caregivers

12/06

Delaware Main Library

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Toddler Storytime

For ages 2 - 4 and their caregivers

12/06

Orange Branch Library

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Custom Made Calendars

12/06

Maker Studio

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Delaware Toastmasters Club

12/06

Orange Branch Library

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Laser Cut Holiday Cards

12/06

Maker Studio

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Toddler Storytime

For ages 2 - 4 and their caregivers

12/07

Delaware Main Library