Mission Statement
The Delaware County District Library serves as the public information provider for our community, using traditional and innovative technology to encourage curiosity, free inquiry, and lifelong learning in a friendly environment.
Vision Statement
The Delaware County District Library (DCDL) and its branches are vibrant centers of activity for residents and visitors in Delaware County. DCDL provides an inviting environment that encourages reading, learning, community discussion, and supports lifelong discovery. We are proud to be recognized for engaging minds, expanding opportunities, and improving the quality of life for Delaware County residents.
Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is the governing body of the Library. They set Library policy, hire and supervise the Director and Fiscal Officer, approve the Library’s budget and financial practices, and create the Library’s strategic plans. Four board members are appointed by Delaware County Commissioners while the other three board seats come from Court of Common Pleas appointments.
Members of the Board
Board Member Name, Position | Appointing Body | Term Expiration |
Holly Quaine | Commissioners | December 31, 2025 |
Scott Tiede, President | Judge | December 31, 2026 |
Connie Skinner, Secretary | Commissioners | December 31, 2027 |
Bradley Allen, Vice President | Commissioners | December 31, 2030 |
Lori Kipfer | Judge | December 31, 2029 |
Nickolas K. McCoy | Judge | December 31, 2024 |
Reginald Ike | Commissioners | December 31, 2028 |
2024 Meeting Schedule
All meetings are normally held on the third Tuesday of each month starting at 5:00 PM and are open to the public. Meetings will take place in a Delaware County District Library locations or online. Agendas will be posted prior to the meetings. If you have any questions or comments for the Delaware County District Library Board of Trustees, please submit them to board@delawarelibrary.org. For past meeting minutes, agendas or inquiries, please contact us.
2024 January 16 | Delaware Main Library | Agenda (Regular, Organizational), Financials (1, 2) |
Minutes (Regular, Organizational) |
February 20 | Orange Branch Library | Agenda (Regular, Records), Financials (1, 2) | Minutes (Regular, Records Commission) – Pending Approval |
March 19 |
Liberty Branch Library | Agenda, Financials (1, 2)* | |
April 16 | Delaware Main Library | ||
May 21 |
Orange Branch Library | ||
June 18 | Liberty Branch Library | ||
July 16 |
No Regular Meeting | ||
August 20 |
Delaware Main Library | ||
September 17 |
Orange Branch Library | ||
October 15 |
Liberty Branch Library | ||
November 19 | Delaware Main Library | ||
December 17 | Orange Branch Library |
* Delaware County District Library in Delaware, Ohio has completed and submitted to the Auditor of State its annual financial report for 2023. The 2023 financial report is available at the office of the fiscal officer located at 84 E Winter Street, Delaware, OH 43015. It may also be downloaded at this link.