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
Special hours in effect.
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
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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- Free Wi-Fi + Tablet/Laptop Lending
- Group Study, Tutor & Conference Rooms
- Meeting & Event Spaces
- 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 March 31 through May 30, 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.