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Dulany Memorial Library

Salisbury has an excellent library with an estimated 12,000 books and periodicals. Their hours are Monday through Friday, 12noon to 5 pm, and Saturday 8 am to 1 pm.

Library Staff

Director, Cheryl Springer
Assistant Librarian, Joyce Burks
Custodian, Dave Smith

Mission Statement
The Dulany Memorial Library exists primarily to meet the informational and recreational needs of all residents within its service area. The library provides access to and actively promotes public awareness and usage of materials and service to meet these needs, as well as preserve the cultural and intellectual heritage.

One role of the library is to provide a popular material collection. Our definition of popular material is a balanced collection for all ages and interests in a variety of formats. Emphasis will be placed on requests for big demand, high interest materials.

Another role of the library is to serve as an independent learning center for all ages. The library will supply current and accurate general information for all ages and varying abilities in a variety of formats.

Loan Policy
Books: 3 books for a period of 2 weeks. These books can be renewed twice unless the books is on a waiting list.
Videos: 3 videos for two days not counting Sunday, checkout day, or check in day.
Audios: 2 weeks
Magazines: 2 weeks
Paperback books: no limit

Board of Directors

* President, Gregg Barron
* Vice President, Mary Jo Boss
* Secretary, Susan Hardwick
* Treasurer, Joyce Gehrig
* Board Member, Tom Burkhart
* Board Member, Donna McAdams
* Board Member, Gene Smith

Contact Information

Dulany Memorial Library, 660-388-5712
501 South Broadway