Paris’s volunteering journey began as many of our teen volunteer stories do. As a student at DECA, she was required to complete a minimum of 100 volunteer hours
Meet Eric!
Originally from Hilliard, Ohio, Volunteer Eric Kelley’s mother works in a Columbus-area library. So, it wasn’t a stretch for Eric to seek out local libraries as a stay-at...
Older Americans Month
During the month of May, Older Americans are celebrated, and in Ohio there are more than 2.8 million residents age 60 or older, which account for nearly one-qua
World Refugee Day
June honors the contributions of refugees around the world for their strength, courage, and perseverance with World Refugee Day on June 20. Dayton values newcomers because they bring hope and progress to our city, DML will host a World Refugee Day Celebration in the Main Library's Eichelberger Forum, Saturday, June 22, from 11 am …
Juneteenth
A Brief History: Juneteenth is an American holiday celebrated in honor of the legal abolishment of slavery, specifically in Texas in 1865, and the emancipation
Celebrating Pride
A Brief History: How can one feel safe when a community is targeted by raids? This is one of many questions that members of the LGBTQIA+ community asked in mid-century America, and one that Meg Metcalf explored in a web article for the Library of Congress titled “The History of Pride: How Activists Fought to…
National Volunteer Month
April is National Volunteer Month, and Dayton Metro Library is lucky to have so many generous volunteers that step up to serve in a variety of ways throughout the year! We average 85 volunteers who provide 350 - 400 hours of service each month. Because of our amazing volunteers, we have been able to: distribute…
Deaf History Month
March 13 through April 15 is National Deaf History Month. This month provides an opportunity for the library to celebrate the rich history and raise awareness a
Social Justice Speaker Series Returns
For the third year in a row, Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host its Social Justice Speaker Series (SJSS). This series offers the opportunity for patrons to listen to scholars, authors, and activists discuss some of today's most critical social justice issues as they provide insight from their professional fields and personal journeys. Our…
Women’s History Spotlight’s a DML Icon
In January 1928, the Electra C. Doren Branch Library opened to great fanfare in the Old North Dayton neighborhood. Electra Collins Doren, Chief Librarian for th
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