Our Mission is...
To foster the love of reading, to encourage lifelong learning and to provide a comprehensive range of library materials, programs and services for adults, teens and children. We offer our patrons extensive book and media collections including audio books, large print books, foreign language materials, videos, book sale bargains, an extensive Florida collection, access to electronic information and access to the Internet, meeting rooms, art exhibits, concerts, volunteer opportunities, a wide range of programming for all ages, quiet study areas, a coffee shop and community outreach programming.
Our History...
The Ladies Improvement Association founded the Delray Beach Public Library in 1913. In 1938 the Delray Beach Public Library Association became a not-for-profit corporation to provide a public library in Delray Beach. Since 1950, our patrons have received library service through a successful public/private partnership between the City of Delray Beach and the Library Association. The City of Delray Beach has provided a large percentage of the annual operating budget and the Library Association has raised all capital funds.
Useful information about the Library
- Size: 46,826 Square feet
- Collection Capacity: 250,000 volumes
- Parking: 160 surface spaces, 370 spaces in the parking garage (free parking)
- Automated Check-In Stations: 1 station available
- Automated Check-Out Stations: 3 stations available (pending)
- Coffee Bar/Café: Serving hot and cold beverages and snacks with outdoor and indoor seating.
- Meeting Rooms: The Library Auditorium has seating for 200 and can be divided into two rooms with two state-of-the-art audio/video systems, and a catering/warming kitchen.
- The Tower Conference Room: Seating for 8-10
- Quiet Study Rooms: Two private study rooms and one group study room.