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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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
About Main Library
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- 24-Hour Lobby Hold Lockers
- Career + Nonprofit Support
- Free Wi-Fi + Tablet/Laptop Lending
- Government Documents Depository
- Green Screen Room & Editing Suites
- Group Study, Tutor & Conference Rooms
- Meeting & Event Spaces
- Print, Copy, Fax & Scan
- The Dayton Room - Local History + more
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Convenient parking garage onsite and street parking 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.