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BASIC SERVICES & PROGRAMS                                              Return to Top

One card accepted at all five libraries in Delta County
Countywide catalog - request materials from any library location to be picked up at your local library
Return materials to any library
Colorado Library Card  participant - many libraries throughout Colorado will honor a DCPLD library card
Interlibrary Loan Service - borrow materials from libraries outside of Delta County
Public computers
Free Internet access
Copier and fax service
Adult & Family literacy programs
Preschool story times
Baby & Toddler times
Teen programs
Summer reading programs for all ages
Book discussion groups

All libraries provide these materials:                                             Return to Top

Books fiction and nonfiction for all ages
Large Print books
Magazines & newspapers
Audio & video materials
Music CDs
Spanish language materials
Western & local history collections
Online databases

Checkout Policies:                                                                        Return to Top

Two-week checkout on all materials

Limit of 5 videos or DVDs per card

No renewals on videos or DVDs

Renewals for books, magazines and audio materials may be made in person, by telephone or on-line.

Confidentiality                                                                              Return to Top

All library users’ records are protected in compliance with Colorado Library Law
(Colorado Revised Statutes 24-90-119)

Fines for overdue materials*                                                         Return to Top

Books, magazines, audio materials $ .10 per item per day
Video/DVD materials $1.00 per item per day
Fines may be paid at any library, regardless of where they were incurred.
* All charges may be subject to change

Fees for services*                                                                          Return to Top

Copies: Letter size $ .10 per page

     Legal size

$ .10 per page

     Double-sided

$ .20 per sheet

    11” x 17”

$ .20 per page

    11” x 17” Double-sided

$ .40 per sheet

Computer Printouts:   B&W $ .10 per page

                  Color

$1.00 per page

Faxes:      Incoming $ .25 per page
Outgoing local $ .25 per page
Outgoing long distance $ .50 per page
Outgoing International $2.00 per page
* All charges may be subject to change

Internet Service at the Library                                                      Return to Top

Free Internet access available at all library locations
Internet computers are filtered in compliance with state and federal laws, but monitoring a child’s use of the Internet is the responsibility of the parent or guardian.
Users must respect copyright laws and licensing agreements and assume responsibility for payment of fees.
Local libraries establish rules and procedures to ensure fair and reasonable use of resources.
View our Digital Technology Use and Internet Safety Policy:    Word Document or PDF File

Adult Literacy Program                                                                 Return to Top 

Classes and tutoring for adult students (ages 16 and up) including:

GED Test Preparation

English as a second Language

Adult Basic Education (reading, writing and math)

Job Skills

Family Literacy (GED and ESL)

All instruction is free and confidential.
For registration or for more information:
Contact your local library or call the literacy office at 872-3396.

Online Access to the Library                                                        Return to Top 

Use this web site to:

Search the library catalog for materials

Request items to be held at the library of your choice

Access your account to renew materials, review checkouts, view fines, or check status of requests

E-mail an Interlibrary Loan request form to your local library

View a calendar of library events and activities

Find links to Colorado Virtual Library and 24/7 reference service Ask Colorado.