The Latest News from Delaware County Libraries

A pen lying on a table underneath the word "Evaluation." Delaware County Libraries Conduct System-wide Evaluation

March 26, 2024
In summer 2023, Delaware County Council and Delaware County Libraries contracted ReThinking Libraries to perform a system-wide evaluation of library services throughout Delaware County. 
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 Celebrating National Library Week April 7-13, 2024

March 19, 2024
Ready, set, libraries! National Library Week is April 7-13, 2024, and Delaware County Libraries encourages everyone in the community to visit our libraries to take part in the festivities and explore all the library has to offer.
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 Celebrating Black History Month With Delaware County Council

February 15, 2024
This Black History Month, we are partnering with Delaware County Council to bring you book recommendations all month long! 
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 Delaware County Libraries Hold Period Product Drive

November 13, 2023
In an effort to fight period poverty in Delaware County, Delaware County Libraries is hosting a period product drive.
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 Get in Your Element this Fall with a Library Card

August 28, 2023
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when Delaware County Libraries joins the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to remind everyone about the valuable resources available with a library card.
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 Breaking Language Barriers: Library Card Application Goes Multilingual

August 25, 2023
As a result of work being done by Delaware County Libraries' Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Task Force, the Delaware County Libraries card application is now available in 10 additional languages.
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 League of Women Voters Recognizes Delaware County Libraries

July 11, 2023
The League of Women Voters of Central Delaware County recently presented Delaware County Libraries with an award for Outstanding Community Service. 
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 America250PADelco Announces Its 2023 Revolutionary Read

July 5, 2023
Each year through 2026, the America250PADelco committee will select a title examining the lead up to the Revolutionary War and the Declaration of Independence to be that year’s Community Read.
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 Join Delaware County Libraries for a Summer of Fun

June 2, 2023
Summer is finally here and that means it’s time for summer programming at the library! Take advantage of all of our resources and events for a summer full of fun!
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 Library Foundation Announces 2023 Grant Recipients

May 24, 2023
The Library Foundation of Delaware County is committed to its mission of expanding quality library services within Delaware County by providing support, either financially or through programming, to close the gap between community needs and available government funding. The 2023 Library Grant Program was established to financially support that goal.  
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 Libraries on the Frontlines of Homelessness

May 9, 2023
On March 15, the Upper Darby/Sellers Memorial Free Library Municipal Branch and Delaware County Libraries were honored to host Ryan Dowd, author of the book The Librarian’s Guide to Homelessness, and ABC News for a special training for library staff.
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 Delaware County Libraries Recognizes Longtime Library Workers

May 1, 2023
During National Library Week, Delaware County Libraries recognized longtime library workers.
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 Introducing Text Message Notifications

April 26, 2023
Beginning April 23, patrons will be able to opt in to receiving text message notifications.
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 Celebrate National Library Week, April 23-29, 2023

April 24, 2023
Delaware County Libraries encourages all community members to visit the library during National Library Week, April 23-29, to explore all we have to offer.
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 Switch to the Libby App for eBooks, Audiobooks, and Digital Magazines

April 24, 2023
Still using the OverDrive app for eBooks and audiobooks? Beginning May 1, the OverDrive app will be discontinued. Switch to the Libby app by OverDrive for a more user-friendly experience!
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 Delaware County Libraries Offers Pronunciator - A Free Language Learning Tool

April 17, 2023
Delaware County Libraries offers a wealth of written, visual, and audio materials available to our residents, including Pronunciator — a free web-based language learning tool that allows residents to learn over 150 different languages from around the world.
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 StoryWalk® Project Recipients Announced

March 24, 2023
The Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) has awarded 43 Pennsylvania libraries funds to create a StoryWalk® exhibition in their community. 
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 Five Delaware County Libraries Awarded Keystone Grant

February 28, 2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Education, through the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, recently announced more than $4.1 million in Keystone Grants awarded to 21 libraries in 15 counties for the construction and renovation of public library facilities.
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 The 34th Annual Young Poets Competition

February 22, 2023
For the 34th year, the Mad Poets Society and Delaware County Libraries present the Delaware County Young Poets Competition. 
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 Winter Programming From Delaware County Libraries

February 17, 2023
This winter, Delaware County libraries have many great programs going on, including some that are offered countywide!
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Fri Mar 29

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Marple Public Library
Unleash your creativity with our Teen Take & Make program. Pick up fun DIY kits at the...
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Lansdowne Public Library
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Upper Darby Township/Sellers Library – Sellers Memorial Branch
Available in the Children's Library.  Free craft kits for Preschool - 2nd grade and Grades 3 - 5. ...
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Aston Public Library
The Aston Public Library will be closed for the holiday.