Library FAQs

If you have a Florida driver’s license in good standing, you should be good to go. Just stop by the Circulation Desk on the first floor of the library to fill out an application. There is no charge. Those 14 years of age or younger, will need a parent or guardian to apply for a card. Need more information? You’ll find all the details (including what to do if you don’t have a Florida license) on our Get a Card page!

Absolutely! We have more than 20 public access computers for Internet access and word processing. Printing is available for a charge of 15¢ per page (black & white) and 50¢ per page for color. There is no cost to use our computers, all you need is a library card!

You bet! We are happy to provide the community with dependable wireless access at no cost. Simply turn on your laptop, smartphone or tablet and our wireless network should be available to you; no login is needed. You should be able to get a good connection anywhere in the building.

Yes! You can find a schedule of FREE computer classes on our monthly calendar. For more information reach out to our reference staff at reference@delraylibrary.org or 561.266.0196.

Currently, the following equipment is available for use in the Recording Studio:

• Microphones
  • Shure SM57 Dynamic Microphone
  • Shure SM58 Dynamic Vocal Microphone
  • Blue Bluebird Condenser Microphone
• Recording Booth
• Yamaha Portable
• Grand Full-Size
• Keyboard
• Yamaha Full-Size Acoustic Guitar
• Kahuna Ukulele
• Manhassett Music Stand
• OnStage Tripod-Style Microphone Stand
• OnStage Low-Profile
• Tripod Style
• Microphone Stand with Boom
• Sony MDR7506 Studio Headphones (2)
• Pop Filter
• Control Station
• iMac Computer
  • Pro Tools 12 Software
  • Adobe Audition/Creative Cloud Software
  • Apple Garageband Software
  • Audacity Software
• Focusrite 2i4 USB Audio Interface
• Akai MPK249 49-Key MIDI Controller
• LiveWire HA204 4-Channel Headphone Amplifier
• Behringer Ultragain Pro 2-Channel Microphone Preamp
• Yamaha HS5 Studio Monitors
• OnStage Desktop Microphone Stand
• Sony MDR7506 Studio Headphones (2)
• DJ/Beat Production Station
• HP ENVY Touchscreen Desktop Computer with Beats Audio
• Roland DJ202 Serato DJ Controller
• Shure X2U XLR to USB Adapter
• CD-R Disks and Jewel Cases
• CD Burner

Yes! You’ll find our after-hours book drop on the south side of the building (the parking lot side). You may place all of your library materials into drop box. If you would like to use our automatic check-in book drop, you’ll want to insert your items one at a time.

If you have books you would like to donate, you can bring them to the library on Wednesdays between 9:30 am and 4:30 pm. Please be sure that all books are in good condition (for hardcover books, that means book jackets must be included), and are placed in boxes or bags. Unfortunately, we do not accept textbooks, travel books, computer books, encyclopedias, CDs or magazines.

Yes! You’ll find several rooms on the second floor designated for quiet study; library-card holders may reserve one at no cost. Check out our Study Rooms and Meeting Room Rentals pages, for more information. To inquire about a meeting room for business-related purposes, please call (561) 266-0799.

Yes! You’ll find the scanning station on the second floor, adjacent to the teen room.

• Cost per page to scan documents and photos to a USB drive or email Google Drive, or OneDrive is 5¢.
• Cost per page to scan to a fax number in the U.S. or Canada is 50¢.
• Cost per page to scan to an international fax number is $2.

Yes, indeed! The library has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities, depending on your age and interests. We are very grateful for our volunteers, some of whom have been with the library for more than two decades. Visit our volunteer page, where you can get more information and fill out an application. If you prefer, you may contact Michele Harrington at Michele.Harrington@delraylibrary.org or (561) 266-9490.

• New Year’s Day (Wednesday) – January 1, 2025
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday) – January 20, 2025
• Presidents’ Day (Monday) – February 17, 2025
• Good Friday/Passover (Friday) – April 18, 2025
• Easter (Sunday) – April 20, 2025
• Memorial Day (Monday) – May 26, 2025
• Juneteenth Day (Thursday) – June 19, 2025
• Independence Day (Friday) – July 4, 2025
• Labor Day (Monday) – September 1, 2025
• Indigenous People’s Day (Monday) – October 13, 2025
• Veterans Day (Tuesday) – November 11, 2025
• Thanksgiving Eve – close at 5:00 pm (Wednesday) – November 26, 2025
• Thanksgiving (Thursday) – November 27, 2025
• Friday after Thanksgiving – November 28, 2025
• Christmas Eve – close at noon (Wednesday) – December 24, 2025
• Christmas (Thursday) – December 25, 2025
• New Year’s Eve – close at noon (Wednesday) – December 31, 2025