The Library strives to maintain an atmosphere that promotes the use and enjoyment of its resources and services; promotes the safety of the public and Library staff; and protects the building, furniture, equipment, and materials of the Library. All members of the public are welcome at the Dover Public Library. We expect Library staff to treat customers of the Library with courtesy. In turn, we expect Library customers to behave in the Library with dignity and in such a way that their actions do not interfere with the functions of the Library or with the convenience and comfort of other customers.

• Acceptable Behavior Policy

As part of its Mission, the Library obtains and provides its community with resources that educate, inform, and entertain individuals according to these guidelines.

• Collection Development Policy

All Delaware residents are entitled to a library card which can be used in any public library in the state of Delaware. Please complete a Library Card Application and bring it to the library along with a photo ID or proof of Delaware residence or register for a library card online. Special cards are available for kids and educators.

• Replacement cost for Individual CD in multi-disk audiobook
• Replacement cost for PlayAway Launchpads
• Policy for refund of lost items

The Parent Laptop is available for parents and caregivers who are monitoring their children in the library’s Kids Space.

• Parent Laptop Loaner Policy

Library customers may pre-pay for computer printing services by creating a pre-paid deposit account.

• Pre-Pay For Printing

The Library supports its Mission by developing and presenting programs that provide opportunities for information, discovery, and entertainment.

• Program Proposal Guidelines and Form
• Presenter Program Form

The Loft is the Library’s space designed for teen customers for reading, study, homework, school projects, use of computers for appropriate educational and recreational purposes, and other Library activities. While the Loft is not a quiet space we do expect it to be a respectful space.

• Teen Loft Policy

The Library supports community organizations and welcomes tours of the Library or storytime sessions for groups.

• Library Visit Request

The library is not accepting volunteer applications at this time.  Prior applications received will be kept on file for 3 months.

• Library Volunteer Policy
• Library Volunteer Application

The Library Network, supported by the Delaware Department of State, Division of Libraries, provides access to electronic information resources through the Internet to all Delaware public library card holders in good standing. Users of public library computers must enter their library barcode number and their Personal Identification Number (PIN) to access the Internet. Users of personal mobile devices in the library are also subject to this Computer Acceptable Use Policy.

• Acceptable Use Policy