Northwest Branch
Hours & Information
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 - Sharon Taste
Ms. Taste started her career as a Library Aide at Madden Hills while still in school. Since then, she has worked in a variety of positions, departments, and locations all across the Dayton Metro Library system. Sharon believes, "The field of Librarianship is one of the most rewarding careers with open door opportunities for inspiring individuals to achieve their endeavors, strengthen communities and explore tools for navigating this journey called life. I try to live by the saying 'If not me, then who? If not now, when?'
Assistant Branch Manager - John Elison
John LaMar Elison is a sumo wrestling, poetry writing, librarian. Originally from California, where they were library-raised; their mother was the local children’s librarian and their father was the president of the Friends of the Library. He now lives in Dayton, OH with his two kittens; Mim and Madness. John has been working for Dayton Metro Library since 2023 and absolutely loves his place as Assistant Manager at the Northwest Branch.
About Northwest Branch
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- 24-Hour Lobby Hold Lockers
- Community Room & Event Spaces
- Designated Teen Area with Gaming Equipment
- Food Distribution Site
- Free Wi-Fi + Tablet/Laptop Lending
- Group Study, Tutor & Conference Rooms
- Homework Help Center
- Print, Copy, Fax & Scan
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Northwest Meeting Rooms
- Community Rooms can be combined into one large space.
- Community Room A seats 25 people (classroom style)
- Community Room B seats 90 (classroom style)
- A & B combined seats 115 people (classroom style)
- Two Conference Rooms, 'A' seats 10 and 'B' 22
- Conference Room A seats 10 people.
- Two, 4-person Quads
- A 2-person Tutor Room
- Technology Lab seating 14 participants
- Tech Studio seats 2
- An Opportunity Spaces for partnerships of varying length.
Please review our Library spaces and our meeting room policies before reserving a room.
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.