Specialized materials not found in other local libraries include the Michigan documents collection, indexing to newspapers from around the country, specialized electronic databases. Delta County oral history collection, and audio visual programs and equipment. The Michigan State University Extension office located in the County Services Center Building near the Bay de Noc Community College campus offers many services to people of the area. The Extension's mission is to help people improve their lives through an educational process that applies knowledge to critical issues, needs and opportunities. Master Gardeners is one example on an educational program offered in Delta County.
Participants first complete a ten-week basic course of horticultural study.
Topics covered include plant science, flower gardening, lawn care, pest management, house plants, vegetables, small fruits, tree fruits and woody ornamentals. In order to gain recognition as a Certified Michigan Master Gardener, a participant must complete all scheduled classes as well as 40 hours of approved volunteer horticulture related community service. Michigan State University Extension, Delta County, includes programming in dairy and livestock, Family Nutrition Program, farm and family budgeting, farm business consultations, field demonstrations and tours, home buyer information, land use resources, parenting education, 4-H youth development programs and volunteer development.