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Juneteenth

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Juneteenth

Juneteenth Books for Kids

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Is Your Child

Kindergarten Ready?

Is Your Child

Kindergarten Ready?

Kindergarten Club is for the families of children entering kindergarten in the fall. Children and caregivers are taught with fun activities designed to help children prepare for kindergarten. Tips for adults, early literacy activities, social and emotional learning opportunities, and skills that set children up to be successful students.

Registration is recommended when indicated, but not required. While supplies last, rising kindergarteners will receive a bag with early learning materials for attending. You can find more K-Prep resources and tools on our Early Literacy page.

Kindergarten Club

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June is

PRIDE MONTH

Dayton Metro Library provides materials, book clubs, and reading recommendations that highlight the journeys of LGBTQIA+ individuals 365 days a year.

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LGBTQIA+ Support & Resources

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Recommended Reading

Staff List

PRIDE Reads for Kids

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LGBTQIA+ Movies

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PRIDE Reads for Kids

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LGBTQIA+ Movies

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DML’s New Summer Hours and Policy Changes

May 12, 2025
In order to be more efficient with Dayton Metro Library resources while continuing to meet patrons’ needs, the Library is adjusting…
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State Budget Update - Thank You

Apr 10, 2025
We would like to thank all who called and shared their stories with our legislators! Your voice is critical. We are examining the full…
Now at the Main Library – Hands Only CPR Kiosk
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Mobile Hands-Only CPR Training Kiosk Comes to DML

Mar 31, 2025
Through the American Heart Association, Kettering Health is relocating the Mobile Hands-Only CPR Training Kiosk to DML’s Main Library...

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Do you have a story on how the Dayton Metro Library has impacted your life? Share it with us!

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Careers at Your Library

Join our bright and motivated staff as we meet meet the evolving needs of our community. 

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Featured Resources

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Gale Business Plan Builder

A step-by-step online planning tool for starting, managing and optimizing a business or nonprofit.
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Consumer Reports

Research before you buy with trusted, unbiased product reviews and ratings for cars, appliances, electronics, and more.
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Linkedin Learning

Learn new skills (or keep your skills current) with 4,700+ business, creative and technology courses with expert-led video tutorials.
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JobNow

JobNow offers self-assessments, resume assistance, interview prep, and skills enhancement. Career coaches provide live, one-on-one help.

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Location Hours

Mon, Tue, Thu: 10am - 7pm  |   Wed, Fri, Sat: 9am - 6pm
All Locations Closed Sunday (Learn more about Summer Hours here)

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Holidays and Closures

  • Independence Day
    Friday, July 4, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Labor Day
    Sunday, August 31, 2025 - Monday, September 1, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Indigenous Peoples' Day
    Sunday, October 12, 2025 - Monday, October 13, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Thanksgiving
    Thursday, November 27, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Eve
    Wednesday, December 24, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas
    Thursday, December 25, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • New Year's Eve
    Wednesday, December 31, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • New Year's Day
    Thursday, January 1, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
    Sunday, January 18, 2026 - Monday, January 19, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Staff Development Day
    Thursday, October 8, 2026
    Closed All Day
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