By Tracy Ihnot 10/07/20 In the time of COVID-19, having access to a reliable internet connection and a computer or device is important.  Many more people are working or schooling from home, applying for unemployment benefits, job-seeking, or simply wanting to connect to the outside world through technology. With funding awarded…

By Tracy Ihnot 10/05/20 Long-time library employee Terry Johns retired in June of 2020, leaving an open manager position at Cedaredge and Hotchkiss libraries. After a months-long recruiting process, Sarah Smith, library district employee of eight years, stepped into the position on Sept. 16. “Based on her experience with the…

By Tracy Ihnot 09/09/20 The first person to greet you when you walk into a library can directly impact your experience.  Being welcomed with a warm, friendly smile, a display of genuine interest in your needs, and the patience to assist you no matter what the circumstance can be empowering. If…

By Tracy Ihnot 08/05/20 After a months-long closure due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Delta County Libraries opened the doors again to the public on Tuesday, July 21.  “We are excited to be open again and enjoying having patrons back in the libraries,” says Adriana Chavira, library manager. In order to provide…

By Tracy Ihnot 06/10/20 When a person dedicates over 30 years of her life to serving a community in a very unique and personal way, she makes a profound impact on that community. She builds relationships that are strengthened over the years, establishing a treasured history of shared knowledge and…

By Tracy Ihnot 06/03/20 On May 15, Lea Hart celebrated her last day of service with Delta County Libraries. Hart dedicated 10 years to the library district as both a library manager in Delta and Cedaredge and as district director since February of 2016. During her directorship, Hart developed a…

By Mckenzie Moore, Staff Writer 05/22/20 Delta County Libraries (DCL) began offering curbside pickup services on May 19, allowing the community to check out physical items in a safe way. “Curbside service gives library patrons the opportunity to check out physical materials like books, audiobooks, and DVDs from the library,”…