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Friends of Delaware library to hold book sale

The Friends of the Delaware County District Library are holding another Bargain Book Fair, and they have thousands of books, DVD’s, videos, and magazines for all ages and at rock bottom prices.

Sep 14 2012 | Posted in Columnists,Mary Jane Santos | Read More »

Story times are in full swing at the library

Story times at the Delaware County District Library are back in full swing, with dozens of programs for kids of all ages at all four library locations. For specific information on each program, visit delawarelibrary.org or pick up the latest edition of “Check It Out!”, our quarterly newsletter. Here are some of the great programs coming up in the next week that you won’t want to miss.

Sep 7 2012 | Posted in Mary Jane Santos | Read More »

Come to Community Baby Shower

Are you a new parent? Grandparent? Are you expecting your first baby soon? Do you have questions or are uncertain about the resources our community offers to first-time parents?

Aug 31 2012 | Posted in Columnists,Mary Jane Santos | Read More »

Help the Delaware County District Library win $5K

Do you want to help the Delaware County District Library win $5,000? All you need is access to the Internet (and there are dozens of computers at the library’s branches with free Internet access) and the willingness to nominate the library in the LEGO DUPLO “Read! Build! Play!” initiative.

Aug 24 2012 | Posted in Mary Jane Santos | Read More »

Updates on library material now a click away

Have you ever thought how nice it would be to know about new books and DVDs that are being added to the shelves at the Delaware County District Library each month? Library staff is selecting and ordering thousands of dollars of new material every month, and it may be somewhat difficult to keep up with all of those new titles. In July alone, the library added 1,159 adult books, 879 juvenile books, 697 newspapers, 419 magazines, 301 DVDs, 136 books on CD, 116 donations, 30 juvenile audio kits, 14 MP3s, and two Playaways to the Delaware, Powell, Ostrander and Orange facilities.

Aug 17 2012 | Posted in Columnists,Mary Jane Santos | Read More »

Library presents author visit Aug. 15

You are cordially invited to an author visit at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15, at the Delaware County District Library, 84 E. Winter St. The library is delighted to present Delaware County resident Beverlee Jobrack, who will discuss her book, Tyranny of the Textbook: An Insider Exposes How Educational Materials Undermine Reforms, an engaging and fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how K-12 textbooks are developed, written and selected.

Aug 10 2012 | Posted in Mary Jane Santos | Read More »

Reading programs spell success

The children of Delaware County made the Delaware County District Library’s 2012 Summer Reading Club another spectacular and record-breaking success. Although totals are still being compiled, more than 6,000 children read books, attended programs and received stickers and prizes for their efforts. More importantly, their involvement in the Library’s summer reading club let them hone and develop their reading skills, making them more prepared to start the upcoming school year.

Aug 3 2012 | Posted in Columnists,Mary Jane Santos | Read More »

Finding perfect summer read easier than ever

Are you looking for something good to read but are overwhelmed by the choices available to you? The Delaware County District Library has a variety of resources to help you find the perfect book.

Jul 27 2012 | Posted in Mary Jane Santos | Read More »