Delaware County District Library is made up of 5 branches and two Maker Studios.
The library serves the community by providing free resources, entertainment, programming, gathering space, and access to technology. It encourages reading, learning, community discussion, and supports lifelong discovery.
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Friends of the Library
Join Friends of the Library to get more involved and enjoy special benefits. They host book sales and children’s and adult events, while helping to fund special activities.
Friends of the Library members get admission discounts, discount on a bag of books, first chance to purchase tickets for select events, and more. to support the Delaware County District Library programs & servicesMemberships and donations are tax-deductible.
Read more about joining the Friends of the Delaware County District Library!
Upcoming events with Delaware County Library
See list of upcoming sales and events on the website. (you may need to change the date range).
Solar Eclipse events and viewing parties
Delaware is within the path of totality for the April 8 eclipse! Check out the eclipse programming with the library leading up to the big day.
Author Meet & Greet: Zibby Owens – Friends of the Library
Thursday, April 4th from 12pm-2pm at North Market Downtown
Join author, podcaster, publisher and book influencer Zibby Owens for a fun Ice Cream Social Media event at the North Market in the Short North
Zibby Owens is the author of Blank her debut novel about marriage, motherhood, and finding your purpose, Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature, and also the children’s book Princess Charming.
She is the creator and host of the award-winning daily podcast Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books. Zibby is the founder and CEO of Zibby Media, dubbed “the Zibby-verse” by the Los Angeles Times.
Cost is $7.50 for Friends of the Library, which includes a Street Treat from Jeni’s ice cream. Advanced ticket purchase required.
Young Writers Workshop
The Friends of Delaware County District Library’s popular Young Writers Workshops are back! These fun workshops, led by author/illustrator Steve Harpster, guide kids in writing and illustrating their own books.
Saturday, April 13 at Delaware Main Library. Online registration is required and a parent MUST be present with children. We have made some exciting new changes to the program:
- Kids grades K-8 can register for either the morning or afternoon session, so a parent can bring all their kids to one workshop!
- Participants get 3 copies of their books instead of 1 (in time for Mother’s Day gifting!)
- A limited number of scholarships are available
Registration opens in March at www.delawarelibraryfriends.org
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Delaware County Library Book Sales
The library hosts multiple book sales at two branches throughout the year – timed perfect to stock up for each season!
Media (DVDs, CDs) are $1 or 6 for $5.
Books are $1 for childrens, $1 for paperbacks, $2 for hardbacks.
Purchase a Friends of DCDL bag and fill it with books for $25. Bring it back to future sales and refill it for $20. Friends of DCDL members get a discount on the bag purchase and refill prices.
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Delaware Liberty Book Sales
7468 Steitz Road, Powell, 43065
Saturday, February 17: 10 am – 3 pm
Saturday, June 8: 10 am – 3 pm
Saturday, August 10: 10 am – 3 pm
Saturday, November 16: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Delaware Main Book Sales
84 East Winter Street, Delaware, 43015
Friday, April 5: 5 – 8 pm in the Rear Garage – Books only
Saturday, April 6: 9 am – 3 pm in the Rear Garage – Books
Saturday, April 6: 10 am – 3 pm in the Community Meeting Room – Media
Friday, May 17: 5 – 8 pm in the Rear Garage – Books only
Saturday, May 18: 9 am – 3 pm in the Rear Garage – Books
Saturday, May 18: 10 am – 3 pm in the Community Meeting Room – Media
Friday, September 13: 5 – 8 pm in the Rear Garage – Books only
Saturday, September 14: 9 am – 3 pm in the Rear Garage – Books
Saturday, September 14: 10 am – 3 pm in the Community Meeting Room – Media
Saturday, October 26: 9 am – 3 pm in the Rear Garage – Books
Saturday, October 26: 10 am – 3 pm in the Community Meeting Room – Media
Find out the variety of services the library provides.
About Friends of the Delaware County District Library
The Friends is a non-profit, all volunteer organization whose mission is to advocate for and raise funds to support the Delaware County District Library programs & services. Read more about Friends of the Library and find out how you can become a member!
Upcoming book sales, book festivals, and other literary events
Delaware County Library Liberty Branch
7468 Steitz Road
Powell, OH 43065
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