Main Library
Hours & Information
Quiet Space Hours in effect Monday - Friday, from 2 - 6pm. Review Quiet Space Policy
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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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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President's DaySunday, February 15, 2026 - Monday, February 16, 2026Closed All Day
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EasterSunday, April 5, 2026Closed All Day
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Memorial DaySunday, May 24, 2026 - Monday, May 25, 2026Closed All Day
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JuneteenthFriday, June 19, 2026Closed All Day
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Independence DaySaturday, July 4, 2026 - Sunday, July 5, 2026Closed All Day
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Labor DaySunday, September 6, 2026 - Monday, September 7, 2026Closed All Day
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Staff Development DayWednesday, October 7, 2026Closed All Day
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Indigenous Peoples' DaySunday, October 11, 2026 - Monday, October 12, 2026Closed All Day
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ThanksgivingThursday, November 26, 2026Closed All Day
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Christmas EveThursday, December 24, 2026Closed All Day
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ChristmasFriday, December 25, 2026Closed All Day
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New Year's EveThursday, December 31, 2026Closed All Day
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New Year's DayFriday, January 1, 2027Closed All Day
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Martin Luther King Jr. DaySunday, January 17, 2027 - Monday, January 18, 2027Closed All Day
Branch Manager - Bradley Kuykendall
Bradley Kuykendall is a dynamic library leader with roots in HBCU academia and a mission to serve the community with purpose. As the Main Library Manager and previously as DML’s Floater Branch Manager, he brings bold energy to library innovation, equity, and mentorship. Bradley has proudly served as ALA Councilor-at-Large, OLC Membership Chair, and BCALA LevelUp mentor—pushing the profession forward with style and strategy. Whether he’s managing teams, empowering youth, or shaping library policy, Bradley keeps it real and community-focused.
About Main Library
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- 24-Hour Lobby Hold Lockers
- Career + Nonprofit Support
- Community Room & Event Spaces
- Food Distribution Site
- Free Wi-Fi + Tablet/Laptop Lending
- Government Documents Depository
- Green Screen Room & Editing Suites
- Group Study, Tutor & Conference Rooms
- Print, Copy, Fax & Scan
- The Dayton Room - Local History + more
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Convenient parking garage onsite, and street parking is available surrounding the library.
RTA routes 1, 2 and 4 serve this location.
The Dayton Room
Local History & Genealogy Resources at the Main Library
The Dayton Room at the Main Library houses more than 200 years of historical materials about Dayton, Montgomery County and the Miami Valley area. The Collection includes books, photographs, pamphlets, magazines, newspapers, maps, manuscripts, postcards, videos and more. Many of our historic images can also be found in Dayton Remembers, our online digital image database. Flatbed and cradle scanners in The Dayton Room are available to help you digitize your own family documents, photos and history. The Dayton Room is located on the 2nd Floor of the Main Library.
Dayton Room consultations are accessible by appointment only. Call 937.463.2665 and ask for The Dayton Room, email us at history@DaytonMetroLibrary.org, or Make an Appointment online. The Genealogy Collection remains available in open stacks during Library open hours.
Main Library Meeting Rooms
The Main Library has many rooms for public use, you can see the full list and reserve a room here.
Please review our Library spaces and our meeting room policies before reserving a room.
Main Events Spaces - For more information about Main Library rental venues, contact Events Manager Kim Dellinger at 937.496.8519 or by email at KDellinger@DaytonMetroLibrary.org
Social Story
Social stories are helpful resources for anyone on their first trip to a new location, but especially for those with autism or social anxiety. They are used to aid in understanding and navigating social situations and expectations.
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Assistive Technology at Your Library
Did you know the Dayton Metro Library provides assistive technology devices to support the needs of patrons with disabilities?
Here is what we currently have to offer:
Available at All Library Locations
- Sorenson Video Relay
- High Contrast/Large Print Keyboards
- Track Ball
- Assistive Listening Devices (radio frequency for telecoil enabled hearing aids)
Available at Some Locations
- ZoomText screen magnifying software
- Jaws screen reading software
- Task Light
- Noise cancelling headphones
- Digital magnifier
- Lighted handheld magnifier
- Mobile phone screen magnifier
About Accessibility at DML
DML wants to make sure everyone can enjoy our library. If you need a sign language interpreter, assistive device, or language translation or other services please call our Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665 or contact us online by email, opens a new window. Please tell us ahead of time what you need so we can get everything ready for you.