All about the Delta Public Library
The mission of the Delta Public Library is to support and enhance the quality of life for all residents regardless of age, race, or socioeconomic status:
By providing free and equal access to information and services in a
variety of material formats;
By promoting life-long learning, assisting with personal research and
individual literacy materials for residents all age groups; and,
By meeting the educational, recreational and cultural information needs of the
community and its citizens.
Thereby the role of the Public Library within the community of Delta will
be to consistently supply and make readily available to all patrons:
convenient hours, a variety of educational and recreational materials in
both print and non-print formats, as well as other services that supply
public demands. The Library will also serve as a point of access for any
needed information and/or services by using various resources.
In fulfillment of this mission, the Library Board of Trustees is committed
to sound financial management; to the support of intellectual freedom and
the right to read; to the continued advancement and modernization of the
library system, and to high quality personal service to all users.
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The Delta Public Library has a long history of service to the community as
it celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2005. The original 1911
collection of books was organized in 1925 under Ohio State law and thus
became eligible for state funding. Delta Public Library has had a history
rich in support and growth. Even when most of the collection was lost in
the fire at Memorial Hall in 1949, support came from far and near to
reestablish the collection.
From 1951 to 1975, the library was housed in the new Memorial Hall until it
outgrew its allocated space. In 1976, citizens of Delta supported the
purchase of and the move into the First Federal of Delta Bank building. Within 10 years the facility was expanded to provide a larger area for the
children's collection and a new community room.
To meet the needs for library services of a growing community in the 21st
century, the library facility was again expanded in. The completed addition on the north
side of building added 1070 square feet to the library. The project included a
20 foot glass tower entry way, 600 square feet of public access, two storage
areas, new carpeting throughout the library, new colorful wall paint, specially
designed shelving to accommodate materials in the children's area, new
CD/Cassette storage and new laminate counter tops for videos and books on tape
shelving. On October 1, 2005, the library celebrated the completion of the
project with a Dedication and Open House.
Today, the library houses a collection of 50,000 items. Materials include
books, periodicals, videos, DVD's, internet, audio visual equipment, large print materials,
books-on-tape, cassettes, compact disks and cd-roms, all on various reading
and interest levels--everything from best sellers to time-worn classics. The
introduction of computers for public access for the automated circulation and
catalog system and Internet usage has added an electronic dimension to the
information services. Services now include patron access to the internet and
computer classes for the public. Programming is provided for pre-schoolers,
elementary students, teens, adult readers and senior citizens. Outreach services
include Red Carpet Services for the home bound and pre-school storytimes at
local daycare facilities as well as Free-to-Read sites in area businesses,
industries and Youth Center.
Delta Public Library has over 11,000 registered patrons, primarily from the
Pike-Delta-York school district. Neighboring Fulton County communities are
also served, as well as those who may live outside the county or state, but
work within the Delta area.
Patricia Grover, Director
Candy Baird, Assistant Director
Sandra McCullough, Clerk-Treasurer
Marjorie Bowerman,
Children's Librarian
Suzanne Leitner, Teen Coordinator
Janice Hales
Mara Nadolny
Laura Roth
Michelle Toller
Betty Wood
Senior Page: Drew Gaynor
Julia Hafner
Shelby Potter
Our Board
Kalli Hintz, President
Louise Gilson, Vice-President
Kathleen Schart, Secretary
Kathy Dowling
Jeff Mazurowski
Rick McKibben
Terri Winseman
As Delta Public Library continues to look forward into the
21st century, it is realized that computers and digitization will play an even
larger role in the services and holdings of the library. Serving a small,
rural community, we also recognize that traditional library services and
programming will still be in high demand. It is the goal of the Board of
Trustees, director and staff to find a good balance in order to fulfill the
needs of the community on both levels.
The success of the Delta Public Library throughout its 80
years of service is owed to the continuous support of the community, its
wonderful patrons as well as the dedication and foresight of the many fine
people who have served as Trustees, Directors and staff. It is the goal of this
current board, staff and director to see that the role and mission of the Delta
Public Library is carried well into the future to the best of their combined
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