West 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 - Ashlee Hammond
A native Daytonian, Ashlee Hammond grew up in the Madden Hills and Westwood areas. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Ashford University in 2016 and her MLIS from Kent State University in 2019. She is an alumnus of the Black Leadership Development Program through Parity, Inc. Her Library career began in 2011 as a Library Aide. Through the years, she’s continued to grow within the Dayton Metro Library system, working as a Patron Services Assistant, Teen Services Librarian, and Assistant Branch Manager. Now she is the Branch Manager at the West Branch. Ashlee has always been inspired by this simple quote: “She believed she could, and so she did.”
Assistant Branch Manager - Moneeka Gentry-Stanifer
Moneeka is an Air Force veteran with over 10 years of service in both Active Duty and the Reserves. Originally from Flint, Michigan, she holds a B.A. in Liberal Studies from Wright State University and is currently pursuing her MLIS at Wayne State University. Since joining Dayton Metro Library in 2022, she has served as a substitute, Information Services Assistant, Children’s Librarian, and now Assistant Branch Manager. A lifelong reader and audiobook enthusiast, Moneeka also enjoys connecting with youth through creative programs, especially arts and crafts. When she’s not at the library, you can find her spending time with her husband and three children or listening to R&B music.
About West Branch
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- 24-Hour Lobby Hold Lockers
- Community Room & Event Spaces
- Designated Teen Area with Gaming Equipment
- Digital Learning Tools for Kids 2 - 8 (AWE)
- Food Distribution Site
- Free Wi-Fi + Tablet/Laptop Lending
- Group Study, Tutor & Conference Rooms
- Homework Help Center
- Print, Copy, Fax & Scan
- West Branch Express
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- Essence of West Boutique
- Outdoor Children's Patio
- Percussion Play Area
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Ample on site parking lot available.
The RTA Bus Route 1 serves area, with stops within walking distance or take the West Branch Express which provides FREE access for residents crossing Rt. 35.
Map
West Meeting Rooms
- Community Room seats 50 people
- Shook Construction Conference Room A seats 18 people.
- Conference Room B seats up to 18 people.
- Two, 4-person Quads
- Five, 2-person Tutor Rooms
- Tech Lab seats 12 people
- Tech Studio seats 2
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.
Essence of West Boutique
Open Hours
- Closed Monday
- Tuesday: 10am - 1pm
- Wednesday: 10am - 1pm & 3pm - 5pm
- Thursday: Noon - 7pm
- Friday & Saturday: 10am - Noon & 3pm - 5pm
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.