America 250 at Delaware County District Library

Delaware County Homecoming Picnic

Bring your friends & family to the Orange Branch for an afternoon of fun. Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with live music, food trucks, games, & more!

Save the Date! July 11, 2025

America's Hometown Movie Theaters Author Visit at The Strand Theatre

Author Benita VanWinkle is visiting The Strand Theatre in Downtown Delaware for a panel discussion about her book “America’s Hometown Movie Theaters: Please Remain Standing.” The panel will discuss the American tradition of hometown theaters, their architectural significance, and preservation efforts for these American classics.

The panel will be moderated by DCDL’s Nicole Fowles and will include:

• Benita VanWinkle – author
• Tracey Peyton – Managing Director, The Strand Theatre
• Chris Yates – Director, Ross Art Museum
• Matt Wiederhold – Exectuive Director, Heritage Ohio

Save the Date: June 17, 2026

Library Programs & Events

Events Around Delaware County

Delaware County Historical Society
Dinner with the Presidents and First Ladies (ticketed event)

Keep your eye open for programs that match these monthly themes, as designated by the Ohio History Connection.

• January – Ohio 1st & Originals
• February – Inventions, business, & work
• March – Music & Entertainment
• April – Planes, Trains, & Automobiles
• May – Arts Culture, Literature
• June – Natural Resources
• July – Homecoming/Picnic
• Aug – Fairs & Festivals
• Sep – Sports
• Oct – Agriculture & Food
• Nov – Veterans & First Responders
• Dec – The Future

Founding Documents of the United States

Want to read the founding documents of the United States, known as the Charters of Freedom, or learn more about them? The National Archives is the place to go.

• The Declaration of Independence (document transcript)
• The Constitution (document transcript)
• The Bill of Rights (document transcript)