Dayton Metro Library News

Dayton Metro Library is excited to announce that beginning Sunday, September 7, the Main Library will resume its Sunday hours. Below are a few key things that p

Families and community members are invited to listen to stories and interact with police officers, members of the K-9 unit, and firefighters. Cocoa and snacks, or pizza will be provided depending on the program. DML’s family storytimes always include stories, songs, and other fun learning activities designed to develop language, literacy, and social skills preschoolers…

In order to be more efficient with Dayton Metro Library resources while continuing to meet patrons’ needs, the Library is adjusting operating hours and policies

In order to be more efficient with Dayton Metro Library resources while continuing to meet patrons’ needs, the Library is adjusting operating hours and policies

We would like to thank all who called and shared their stories with our legislators! Your voice is critical.  We are examining the full impact of the state's f

The Ohio House of Representatives has proposed to eliminate the Public Library Fund. This $100 million dollar cut effectively restricts and reduces funding to l

Dayton, OH, March 31, 2025 – Ohio has the fourth-lowest rate of bystander CPR in the nation. Only one in three people say they feel confident enough to act in an emergency. The American Heart Association is working to raise awareness around the need for bystander CPR and increase access to training. Through the American…

Quiet Space Hours are observed at the Main Library, Monday - Friday, 2 - 6pm.

The recent events at our Southeast Branch have created an opportunity for us to have a community conversation regarding the safety of our...

You can find more information about the Community Conversation held on October 22nd, including a summary of the discussions here. Beginning Tuesday, October 1, Dayton Metro Library will close the Southeast Branch, located at 21 Watervliet Avenue, Dayton, 45420, from 2:30 - 4 pm, Monday through Friday. “Unfortunately, there has been an increase in teen…