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Derby Public Library is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Derby Public Library
313 Elizabeth Street
Derby, CT 06418
Phone: (203) 736-1482
Fax: (203) 736-1419

Hours of Operation (as of Sept 8th)
Monday: 9 AM - 7 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 7 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: 9 AM - 1 PM
Sunday: Closed

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Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Derby Public Library is closed until further notice.

     – We are now accepting returns of library items through our Book Drops.
     – NOTE: all returns are placed in quarantine before they are checked in.

– The Library is currently providing Vestibule Pickup of holds:

Mon. – Wed. 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thurs. 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Fri. 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sat. 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

– Late fees for DPL checkouts due while we are closed will be waived.
     – Staff members check voice/email regularly.
– Any questions, please call (203) 736-1482 or email dplreference@biblio.org
     – We will post opening guidelines online and outside our library once we are
       able to admit people into the building. Thank you for your understanding.