Southeast Branch
Note: Appointments can be placed to access the Southeast Branch M - F, from 2:30 - 4pm, by scrolling down this page.
Hours & Information
Appointment Only, M - F, 2:30 - 4pm | Make Appointments Here
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 - Christian E-Hewitt
Christian E-Hewitt is a youth services and community development professional with a passion for empowering young people. Originally from Cleveland, she joined DML in 2022 and has since become the Manager of the Southeast Branch. Prior to this role, Christian worked as the Youth Services Manager at the downtown Main Library. Christian focuses on equipping her team with the tools and strategies needed to effectively support youth development and community enrichment. With extensive experience in K-12 youth services, she is dedicated to creating safe, welcoming, and productive environments for both patrons and staff. Christian favorite reads are Si-Fi Fantasies or something interesting in Adult Non-Fiction 600's section.
Assistant Branch Manager - Eric Pennington
Eric began his career in libraries prowling for rare books housed in the dark recesses of Cincinnati's historical Union Terminal as a page with the Cincinnati Historical Society Library. He spent the majority of his career with the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library as a library services assistant, Children's Librarian, and Branch Manager. Eric joined the Dayton Metro Library in December of 2024 in his current position.
When not at the library, Eric enjoys writing children's books, playing video games with his son and wife, and noodling around with his collection of musical instruments.
About Southeast Branch
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- Community Room & Event Spaces
- Free Wi-Fi + Tablet/Laptop Lending
- Group Study, Tutor & Conference Rooms
- Homework Help Center
- Print, Copy, Fax & Scan
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Parking lot available for patrons.
RTA Route 7 serves this Branch.
Map
New Patron Service!
Southeast Patron Appointments
Starting August 4, 2025, patrons who wish to visit the Southeast Branch Monday - Friday between 2:30 - 4 pm, can do so by making an appointment. There will be 30 appointments available each day, and can be made in advance online.
This allows for consistent access while managing the volume of patron visits.
To schedule an appointment:
- Visit our appointment system here.
- In person at Southeast Branch or any Library location
- Call the Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665
Same-day walk-ins will not be accepted. Appointments are available for all ages.
Southeast Meeting Rooms
- Community Room seats 90 people (classroom style)
- Conference Room seats 36 people (classroom style)
- Three, 4 person Quads
- Two, 2 person Tutor Room
- Two, Group Study Rooms for 6-8 people
- Technology Lab for up to 13 people
- 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.
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.