Delaware County Library

08/31/2026

TOMORROW: Join us ONLINE from anywhere for a fascinating conversation about the ideas that built America!

Eastern Oklahoma Library System invites you to a FREE virtual author talk with award-winning historian and bestselling author David O. Stewart as he discusses his newest book, The Democracy We Must Keep: How the Constitution Shaped America.

📅 Tomorrow — Tuesday, September 1
⏰ 1:00 PM CDT
💻 100% ONLINE — watch from anywhere!
🎟️ FREE to register

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, Stewart takes us back to the documents, debates, and people that helped shape the United States — and explores why those founding ideas still matter today.

🏛️ What did America’s founders really say about democracy?
📜 How did their ideas shape our system of government?
🇺🇸 And what does preserving those principles require from each new generation?

Can’t join us live tomorrow? Register anyway! You can come back and watch the recording afterward, so you don’t have to miss this conversation.

👉 Register here:
https://libraryc.org/eols/195325

Watch from home, your lunch break, your favorite library, or wherever you happen to be — we hope you’ll join us!

Join us as we chat with award-winning historian David O. Stewart about his newest work, The Democracy We Must Keep, and the question he explores throughout the book: What did America's founders say about democracy, and can we remain true to their vision for America?

08/31/2026

All Eastern Oklahoma Library System branches and offices will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

While our buildings are closed, your library is still just a click away! 📚✨ You can borrow eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and more anytime with Libby and hoopla.

🌐 Visit EOLS.org to explore our digital library and online resources.

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Labor Day! ❤️🤍💙

08/31/2026

🚀 Join us ONLINE from anywhere for a live conversation with Daniel Kraus! No trip to the library required — tune in from home, on your work-break, or wherever you happen to be for this FREE virtual author talk with Daniel Kraus, 2026 Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author of Whalefall and Angel Down.

🌌 Kraus will take us into the dark depths of deep space as he discusses his breathtaking new novel, The Sixth Nik — featuring a living ship, an unforgettable crew, a mysterious plague-ridden planet, and plenty of secrets waiting to be uncovered.

📅 Tuesday, September 8
⏰ 6:00 PM CDT
💻 100% ONLINE — watch from anywhere!
🎟️ FREE registration

✨ Can’t attend live? Register anyway! You can watch the recording afterward, so you don’t have to miss this fascinating conversation.

Whether you’re a science-fiction fan, a Daniel Kraus reader, or just looking for your next unforgettable book, we’d love to have you join us!

👉 Register here:
https://libraryc.org/eols/194644

Prepare to launch into the darkest depths of deep space! Join us online as we sit down with master storyteller Daniel Kraus, winner of the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, to celebrate the release of his breathtaking new novel, The Sixth Nik.

08/31/2026

🎶📚 September is bringing some good vibes to the library! 📚🎶

It’s Library Card Sign-Up Month, and this year’s theme is “A library card hits all the right notes!” 🎵 We’ve got plenty of fun planned to celebrate!

🎟️ Check Out & Win: Every time you check something out during September, your name goes into the drawing for one of TWO canvas library tote bags! 👜📚 The more you check out, the more chances you have to win!

📚 New card, new book! Every child who signs up for a new library card will receive a FREE book! ❤️

🎶 Music & Movement Storytime is BACK! We’ve also got two adult exercise classes, programs for kids and teens, and lots of ways to learn, move, create, and have fun.

🐺📖 Special this month: We’re excited to welcome local author and Jay High School student Noah Kirby, who will be here selling and signing copies of his new book, Mask of the Wolf!

So come on in, check something out, sign up for a card, and get in tune with your library this September! 🎵💚

📅 Check out the September calendar and find something that hits the right note for YOU!

08/26/2026

🏔️ 🔎 Murder, mystery, and Miss Marple—join us TOMORROW!
Bestselling mystery author Lucy Foley is joining us for a FREE Virtual Author Talk featuring her brand-new Agatha Christie mystery, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel! 📚❄️

High in the Swiss Alps, a luxurious hotel. A blizzard that cuts off all escape. A collection of guests with secrets to hide. And when a body is discovered, there’s only one person clever enough to connect the clues before the killer strikes again… Miss Marple. 👀

📅 Tomorrow — Thursday, August 27
⏰ 1:00 PM CDT
💻 FREE & completely online!

Watch from the comfort of home—or wherever you happen to be—on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. No trip to the library required!

⭐ Can’t make it live? Register anyway!
Each program is recorded, and everyone who registers will receive access to the recording so you can watch later at your convenience.

And if you can join us live, there’s an extra bonus: attendees will have a chance to win a copy of Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel! 🎁📖

🎟️ Register here:
https://libraryc.org/eols/187362

If you love Agatha Christie, locked-room mysteries, atmospheric thrillers, or Lucy Foley’s The Guest List and The Midnight Feast, don’t miss this one!

It’s not too late to register—join us live tomorrow or sign up now and watch later! ❤️📚

08/24/2026

We are pleased to announce a new exhibition called *Moments that Made US* coming to Delaware County Library from September 1 - 30, 2026.

On July 4, our nation marked its 250th anniversary. *Moments That Made US* explores the ideals at the heart of the Declaration of Independence through moments in our history that have defined their meaning. Come explore how local histories and stories were shaped by these founding principles.

Statewide access to this exhibit is made possible by the Oklahoma Historical Society and the Oklahoma Department of Libraries, with materials printed and distributed thanks to Institute of Museum and Library Services funding.

08/07/2026

Today is the last day for Summer Meals food boxes! Any child 18 or under is eligible! Boxes must be picked up by a parent or legal guardian or the child(ren) must be present. We are distributing boxes until 4pm today or until we run out.

08/05/2026

We partied like T-Rexes and lived to tell the tale! Kids went crazy for crafty hats, colorful masterpieces, and treats galore! A dino-tastic time was had by all! 🦖

08/05/2026

🦝 Jimothy has officially arrived at Delaware County Library! 🦝

Come color some Jimothy pages, make your very own Jimothy mask, cut out Jimothy paper dolls, and take on the Jimothy Scavenger Hunt! You might even stumble upon a Jimothy book display to satisfy all your Jimothy cravings.

See you at the library... Jimothy will be waiting. 🦝