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Dial-a-Story

Give the number a call anytime your little one needs a good tale! Multiple new stories each month and free at 937.250.7500!

Still Revolutionary: 60 Years of the Black Panther Party

Aug 27th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Northwest Branch
Join us for the finale event of the 2026 SJSS as we reflect on the impact of the Black Panther Party with Chairman Dr. Fred Hampton Jr.,…

Writer and Author's Symposium

Sep 26th | 10:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library
Dayton Metro Library's Writer and Author's Symposium is an event intended to inspire writers, motivate authors, and engage readers. With…

A Summit on Trans Lives Past, Present, & Future

Oct 17th | 10:00am - 6:00pm
Main Library
Save the Date! Everyone is welcome at this educational, inspirational, and celebrational summit. Our keynote speaker this year is George M.…

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America 250

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America 250

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America 250: Celebrate Real Stories for Kids

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America 250: Picture and Board Books

September 1 - October 31

Get Outside Book Club

September 1 - October 31

Get Outside Book Club

The Get Outside Book Club is a FREE Dayton Metro Library and Five Rivers MetroParks program designed for preschoolers and their parents. The program takes place September 1 – October 31, and includes three types of activities: Storytimes and adventures in MetroParks, live animal experiences in Dayton Metro Library Branches, and at-home reading and family adventures.

You can find more early literacy tools and resources on our Early Literacy page.

Get Outside Book Club

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Reading Railroad Recognized by OLC for Innovation Award

Dayton Metro Library is excited to announce that its Reading Railroad initiative has received the Ohio Library Council’s (OLC) 2026 Library…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Mallory!

Mallory began volunteering with Dayton Metro Library in late 2022. She sought to volunteer for a couple of reasons. First, she was new to…
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DML Board Releases Executive Director, Jeffrey Trzeciak

In a special meeting today, the Dayton Metro Library Board of Trustees voted unanimously to release Executive Director Jeffrey Trzeciak…

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Careers at Your Library

Join our bright and motivated staff as we meet meet the evolving needs of our community. 

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Featured Resources

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Gale Business Plan Builder

A step-by-step online planning tool for starting, managing and optimizing a business or nonprofit.
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Consumer Reports

Research before you buy with trusted, unbiased product reviews and ratings for cars, appliances, electronics, and more.
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Linkedin Learning

Learn new skills (or keep your skills current) with 4,700+ business, creative and technology courses with expert-led video tutorials.
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JobNow

JobNow offers self-assessments, resume assistance, interview prep, and skills enhancement. Career coaches provide live, one-on-one help.

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Location Hours

Mon: 10am - 7pm |  Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat: 9:30am - 6pm  |  Thu: 11am - 8pm

Main Library Only: Open Sunday 1 - 5pm

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Holidays and Closures

  • Labor Day
    Sunday, September 6, 2026 - Monday, September 7, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Indigenous Peoples' Day
    Sunday, October 11, 2026 - Monday, October 12, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Veteran's Day
    Wednesday, November 11, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Thanksgiving
    Thursday, November 26, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Eve
    Thursday, December 24, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas
    Friday, December 25, 2026 - Saturday, December 26, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • New Year's Eve
    Thursday, December 31, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • New Year's Day
    Friday, January 1, 2027 - Saturday, January 2, 2027
    Closed All Day
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
    Sunday, January 17, 2027 - Monday, January 18, 2027
    Closed All Day