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Making Libraries Safe: 2nd Community Conversation Scheduled
Nov 15, 2024
A second community conversation regarding youth safety will be held on Monday, November 25, from 4 - 5 pm, at the Southeast Branch.
Adjustment to Southeast Branch Hours
Sep 30, 2024
Beginning Tues., Oct. 1, the Southeast Branch, located at 21 Watervliet Avenue, Dayton, 45420, will close from 2:30 - 4pm, Monday - Friday.
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All Locations Closed Sunday
Holidays and Closures
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ChristmasTuesday, December 24, 2024 - Wednesday, December 25, 2024Closed All Day
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New YearsTuesday, December 31, 2024 - Wednesday, January 1, 2025Closed All Day
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Martin Luther King Jr. DaySunday, January 19, 2025 - Monday, January 20, 2025Closed All Day
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President's DaySunday, February 16, 2025 - Monday, February 17, 2025Closed All Day
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EasterSunday, April 20, 2025Closed All Day
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Memorial DaySunday, May 25, 2025 - Monday, May 26, 2025Closed All Day
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JuneteenthThursday, June 19, 2025Closed All Day
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Independence DayFriday, July 4, 2025Closed All Day
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Labor DaySunday, August 31, 2025 - Monday, September 1, 2025Closed All Day
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Indigenous Peoples' DaySunday, October 12, 2025 - Monday, October 13, 2025Closed All Day
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ThanksgivingThursday, November 27, 2025Closed All Day
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Christmas EveWednesday, December 24, 2025Closed All Day
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ChristmasThursday, December 25, 2025Closed All Day
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New Year's EveWednesday, December 31, 2025Closed All Day
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New Year's DayThursday, January 1, 2026Closed All Day
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Martin Luther King Jr. DaySunday, January 18, 2026 - Monday, January 19, 2026Closed All Day
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Staff Development DayThursday, October 8, 2026Closed All Day