How do you get to the library? For some, it’s getting all the kids in the mini-van and driving over for a storytime.
For others, the branch is conveniently located within a casual stroll of their residence. And for those who are at a moderate distance, a bike path might be a fun, easy option to travel.
All Delaware County District Library locations want to accommodate our cycling population. As you make your way into any of our branches you’ll see bike racks located near the entry.
Because sometimes patrons do not have locks, or may have accidentally left a lock at home, a bike lock lending program has been initiated at the Delaware Main Library. Patrons will now be able to borrow a bike lock for the duration of their stay at the library or in the downtown.
Individuals using the locks will first need to fill out an application at the circulation desk, and then it’s a simple process. Patrons give basic contact information and a verbal “password” so they can be identified when they come back to unlock their bike. Locks are intended for use only one day at a time. Patrons should return to their bikes before the end of the Library’s regular business hours.
The program is starting small, with just five locks available at the Delaware Main Library. However, as we hear feedback, the program may grow or change to better fit the community’s needs. We look forward to filling a need with the introduction of this program.
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