Ask A Librarian

Text, email, or chat with a librarian using Florida’s largest collaborative online reference service. Ask A Librarian takes customer service to a new level by offering fast, reliable, easy-to-use online reference assistance from anywhere via text, email and online chat.

Delray Beach Public Library reference librarians are available by chat and email during the library’s operating hours, Monday through Wednesday from 9am to 8pm, Thursday through Saturday from 9am to 5pm, and Sunday (September – May) from 1pm to 5pm.

Statewide librarians are available Monday through Thursday from 10am to midnight, and Friday & Saturday from 10am to 5pm.

Aspen LiDA

Take the library with you on your mobile device! Aspen LiDA is a new app for Apple and Android mobile devices which connects directly to the Library’s catalog, allowing you to manage your account and browse our collection while on the go.

Brainfuse HelpNow

Your library card is your ticket to learning. Get your Delray Beach Public Library card and use HelpNow for free access to online tutoring, homework help, practice tests, writing reviews, study tools, and more!

Brainfuse JobNow

Did you know that with your Delray Beach Public Library card you can get FREE job coaching? Visit Brainfuse JobNow to find professional assistance with all stages of job hunting including online applications, resumes, interviews, and more!

Cloud Library

A must-have app for library users! Easily borrow physical items using your mobile device, receive reminders, manage receipts and discover new digital content all within the cloudLibrary app!

Use your Delray Beach Public Library card to log in to CloudLibrary now.

Demographics Now

Access a demographic report on any geography — or compare multiple geographies — for information including income, housing, race, age, education, retail spending, consumer expenditures, businesses and more.

Your Delray Beach Public Library card number is your password for DemographicsNow.

Florida Electronic Library

The Florida Electronic Library (FEL) offers access to magazines, journals, newspapers, almanacs, encyclopedias, reference books, and the Ask a Librarian reference service, all for free to Florida residents.

Gale Courses

Gale Courses offers access to hundreds of online courses for professional development, career preparation, entrepreneurship, and personal enrichment. Classes are led by highly-credentialed industry professionals in an interactive setting. Each course is completed over a six-week period, with new sessions starting every month.

Hoopla audiobooks, ebooks, music, movies and more

Choose from a large selection of audiobooks, comic books, ebooks, music, movies, television shows, and more.

All you need to get started is an Internet connection and an active Delray Beach Public Library card. If you need assistance using hoopla, please call the Reference Desk at (561) 266-0196 and we’ll be happy to help.

JobView

Thousands of local jobs are at your fingertips with Jobview, a self-service employment application that simplifies the job search process by allowing users to find daily, updated local regional and national jobs from a simple user interface that is purpose built for one task – search and apply for jobs.

Libby (eBooks)

With Libby from OverDrive, you can borrow and enjoy free eBooks, audiobooks, and more. All you need to get started is an internet connection and an active Delray Beach Public Library card.

Click here to download OverDrive instructions, or click here to learn about the Libby app for Overdrive. If you have questions about Overdrive or Libby, please call the Reference Desk at (561) 266-0196 and we’ll be happy to assist you.

Local & Government Resources

Directory of government, social service, entertainment, news, and other information resources in Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, and beyond.

Mango Languages

Mango Languages prepares learners for realistic conversations and strengthens everyday communication skills in more than 70 languages, including English.

Use your Delray Beach Public Library card to log in to Mango Languages.

Reference USA

ReferenceUSA has vital information on every business & consumer in the United States & Canada. It assists business executives in finding valuable sales leads, conducting market research or competitive analysis, and provides an avenue for businesses to do effective marketing & outreach. Students are able to reference this data for research projects and job seekers may find gainful employment. ReferenceUSA provides data on businesses, consumers, healthcare providers, new movers & homeowners, as well as historical business information.

Small Business Development Center

A joint project with the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and Florida Atlantic University Research Division, the Small Business Development Center satellite office is located on the 2nd floor of the Library.

Since 1976 the Florida Small Business Development Center Network has provided consulting to thousands of entrepreneurs in the state of Florida through a network of 40 offices from Pensacola to Key West. The newest office is located in the Delray Beach Public Library to serve the needs of Delray’s growing small business community. Whether you are an existing business or considering launching a new endeavor, a few of the many services provided include guidance on market research and expansion, business plan development, financial analysis and feasibility assessment. Consultation is a no-cost service paid for by your local, state and federal tax dollars.

To arrange for a private consultation, follow this link and register your interest. Once we receive your request, a member of the team will contact you to set up a meeting.

In addition, look for our SBDC Learning Series on the Delray Beach Public Library Calendar.

Value Line

Value Line is a trusted source for stock market and investment research, providing detailed reports and recommendations concerning domestic and foreign markets. Their industry reports, technical analyses, and educational tools supply information critical for making informed investment decisions.