Dayton Metro Library News

Dayton Metro Library remains deeply committed to providing high-quality programs and services delivered with professionalism, care, and respect for the community we serve.  Our work is guided by our mission- to inspire, empower, and inform- and strengthened by the trust and support our community continues to show us. We are grateful for that partnership and…

Dayton Metro Library and Miami Valley Fair Housing Center, Inc. are partnering to have an Ohio Historical Marker placed in honor of Daytonian Lelia I. Francis. Erecting a historical marker is contingent on a review and approval process. DML and the Fair Housing Center are asking community members to contribute artifacts and primary sources about…

Dayton Metro Library is partnering with the Dayton and Montgomery County Ombudsman’s Office to host Ask the Advocate: Meet Your County Ombudsman in January. As

Dayton Metro Library (DML) has been named a Top Innovator for 2025 by the Urban Libraries Council (ULC), North America’s leading nonprofit for urban libraries.

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