Library Board of Trustees
Meets 3rd Monday of every month, 6:15 p.m. at the library. All meeting are open to the public. Please be on time if attending
Board Members:
Jamie Ablard , President.
Traci Poore , Treasurer.
Katrina Pollet, Secretary.
Diane McKain, member.
Lori Davis, member.
Courtney Merry , C/O Chair.
Jim Bradshaw, Mayor.
Mary Crabb, Librarian/Director.
Contact any board member through the library at delphoslibrary@twinvalley.net or call 785-523-4668 and leave a message with Mary
History
The Delphos Public Library dates its beginning as 1900, located on the southeast corner of the square. The first librarian was Grace Bedell Billings, the woman who, as a child persuaded President Lincoln to grow a beard. The modern history of the library began in 1969, when the Delphos Woman’s Club began dreaming of establishing a library, and in 1970, Bernice Rice offered space in the former First National Bank, where we still reside.
Mission
We are dedicated to helping the people of our community to achieve the full potential by providing full and equal access to information and ideas, the love of reading and the joy of learning.
Goal
Providing the three I’s: Information, Imagination and Inspiration.
Motto
Small town comfort – Global access
Vision
Ignite curiosity
Advance knowledge
Support community