15 Minute Browsing Appointments
(Max: 1 appt. per day)
**What you CAN access:**
Must have library card account (#) in good standing
Only the Main Level is open to patrons for browsing Adult Non-Fiction, plus a limited selection of Adult New Fiction
Also available on the Main Level are the Library’s selection of DVDs, music CDs, magazines & audiobooks, as well as Teen Zone material & a limited selection of Children’s books, DVDs, and Book Bundles
Copy/fax services are available; exact change is required.COVID Fax Special: $1.00/page, local & long distance. If needed, patrons should prepare a completed coversheet beforehand. Staff cannot provide pen/pencil/scrap paper.
Mobile printing from home computers, laptops, or wireless devices may be sent to the Library’s printer by clicking this “Mobile Printing” link. Then call to verify successful transmission of documents, payment amount/process & to coordinate document pick-up. No reservation needed to access the Mobile Printing service. However, “Vestibule pickup” of print-outs must be coordinated via telephone (203) 732-1482
Payment must be provided in exact change in an envelope. Print jobs are to be picked up via Vestibule Service same-day appointment.
**What you CANNOT access**
No computer use during browsing appointments. Computer appointments must be made separately.
The Children’s Department is closed.
Pens, pencils, stapler, tape, scissors, USBs/flash drives & other office supplies. Please bring your own.
Restrooms, water fountains, the elevator and meeting rooms are closed to the public
The Makerspace is closed.
All public seating has been removed.
Newspapers are not available.
Hours & Location
Derby Public Library
313 Elizabeth Street
Derby, CT 06418
Phone: (203) 736-1482
Fax: (203) 736-1419
*Vestibule Pick-Up*
Mon-Wed 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Thurs: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Fri: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sat: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Sun: Closed
Derby Public Library is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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.