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, President | Commissioners | December 31, 2025 |
Scott Tiede, Vice President | Judge | December 31, 2026 |
Connie Skinner, Secretary | Commissioners | December 31, 2027 |
Bradley Allen | Commissioners | December 31, 2023 |
Lori Kipfer | Judge | December 31, 2029 |
Nickolas K. McCoy | Judge | December 31, 2024 |
(Vacant) | Commissioners | December 31, 2028 |
2023 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.
January 18, 2022 | Delaware Main Library | Organizational & Regular Meetings | Organizational Minutes; Regular Minutes |
February 15 | Delaware Main Library | Records Commission & Regular Meetings | Records Minutes; Regular Minutes |
March 15 | Delaware Main Library | Agenda | Minutes |
March 30 | Zoom (Pt. 1 & Pt. 2) | Special Meeting | Special Minutes |
April 12 | Zoom | Special Meeting | Special Minutes |
April 19 | Delaware Main Library | Agenda | Minutes |
May 17 | Zoom (Livestream on YouTube) | Agenda | Minutes |
June 18 | Delaware Main Library | Special Meeting Agenda | Minutes |
June 21 | Delaware Main Library | Agenda & Addendum | Minutes |
July 11 | Orange Branch Library | Special Meeting Agenda | Minutes |
July 25 | Delaware Main Library | Special Meeting Agenda | Minutes |
August 16 | Delaware Main Library | Agenda | Minutes |
September 20 | Delaware Main Library | Agenda | Minutes |
October 18 | Delaware Main Library | Agenda | Minutes |
November 15 | Delaware Main Library | Agenda | Minutes |
December 20 | Delaware Main Library | Agenda | |
2023 January 17 | Delaware Main Library | Organizational Meeting & Regular Meeting (and Addendum) | |
February 21 | Delaware Main Library | Records Commission & Regular Meeting | |
March 21 | Delaware Main Library | ||
April 18 | Delaware Main Library | ||
May 16 | Delaware Main Library | ||
June 20 | Delaware Main Library | ||
July 18 | No Regular Meeting | ||
August 15 | Delaware Main Library | ||
September 19 | Delaware Main Library | ||
October 17 | Delaware Main Library | ||
November 21 | Delaware Main Library | ||
December 19 | Delaware Main Library | ||
2024 January 16 | Delaware Main Library |