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Tiny Stacks Reimagined

Jul 18th | 11:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library
Tiny Stacks Reimagined is a day-long festival that brings together past Tiny Stacks performers for collaborative performances. Celebrate…

CreativeBug

Creativebug offers online video arts and crafts workshops and techniques. Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, sew, screen print, and more.

A Summit on Trans Lives Past, Present, & Future

Oct 17th | 10:00am - 6:00pm
Main Library
Save the Date! Everyone is welcome at this educational, inspirational, and celebrational summit. Our keynote speaker this year is George M.…

Dial-a-Story

Give the number a call anytime your little one needs a good tale! Multiple new stories each month and free at 937.250.7500!

Newly Ordered Titles

Celebrating

America 250

Celebrating

America 250

Upcoming Programs

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Staff List

America 250: Celebrate Real Stories for Kids

Staff List

America 250: Picture and Board Books

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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DML Board Releases Executive Director, Jeffrey Trzeciak

In a special meeting today, the Dayton Metro Library Board of Trustees voted unanimously to release Executive Director Jeffrey Trzeciak…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Ms Vivian

If you visit the Northwest Branch, you might be greeted by one of our dedicated and friendly volunteers: Ms. Vivian. As a greeter, she…
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DML Requests Materials for Historical Marker Review

We are seeing artifacts and primary sources for approval of a Ohio Historical Marker placed in honor of Daytonian Lelia I. Francis...

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Careers at Your Library

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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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Main Library Only: Open Sunday 1 - 5pm

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Holidays and Closures

  • Independence Day
    Saturday, July 4, 2026 - Sunday, July 5, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Staff Development Day
    Wednesday, August 5, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Labor Day
    Sunday, September 6, 2026 - Monday, September 7, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Indigenous Peoples' Day
    Sunday, October 11, 2026 - Monday, October 12, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Veteran's Day
    Wednesday, November 11, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Thanksgiving
    Thursday, November 26, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Eve
    Thursday, December 24, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas
    Friday, December 25, 2026 - Saturday, December 26, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • New Year's Eve
    Thursday, December 31, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • New Year's Day
    Friday, January 1, 2027 - Saturday, January 2, 2027
    Closed All Day
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
    Sunday, January 17, 2027 - Monday, January 18, 2027
    Closed All Day
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