June is PRIDE
Month
Dayton Metro Library provides materials, book clubs, and reading recommendations that highlight the journeys of LGBTQIA individuals 365 days a year.
PRIDE Reads for Kids
Celebrate Pride Month with our vibrant collection of children's books that joyfully explore LGBTQIA+ identities, love, and inclusivity.
YA Titles: Read With Pride (Fiction Edition)
YA titles featuring LGBTQ+ themes, characters, or authors!
LGBTQIA+ Movies
A curated collection of powerful movies that highlight LGBTQIA+ stories, resilience, and love.
LGBTQIA+ History
This collection focuses on the experiences and contributions of LGBTQIA+ people to society.
Our Digital Collections
Latest News
Author and Writers Symposium
Jun 03, 2024
Apply Now for the Writer and Author Symposium, an event intended to inspire writers, motivate authors, and engage readers...
Dayton History Membership Passes
May 17, 2024
Check out a Dayton History Membership Passes, passes are for Carillon Historical Park for 2 adults and up to 10 kids under 17 years old.
Meet Eric!
Originally from Hilliard, Ohio, Volunteer Eric Kelley’s mother works in a Columbus-area library. So, it wasn’t a stretch for Eric to...
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Featured Resources
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Gale Business Plan Builder
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Consumer Reports
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Linkedin Learning
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JobNow
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Location Hours
Mon, Tue, Thu: 9:30am - 8:30pm |  Wed, Fri, Sat: 9:30am - 6pm
All Locations Closed Sunday
Holidays and Closures
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JuneteenthWednesday, June 19, 2024Closed All Day
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Independence DayThursday, July 4, 2024Closed All Day
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Labor DaySunday, September 1, 2024 - Monday, September 2, 2024Closed All Day
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Indigenous Peoples' DaySunday, October 13, 2024 - Monday, October 14, 2024Closed All Day
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Veteran's DaySunday, November 10, 2024 - Monday, November 11, 2024Closed All Day
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Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 28, 2024Closed All Day
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ChristmasTuesday, December 24, 2024 - Wednesday, December 25, 2024Closed All Day
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New YearsTuesday, December 31, 2024 - Wednesday, January 1, 2025Closed All Day
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Martin Luther King Jr. DaySunday, January 19, 2025 - Monday, January 20, 2025Closed All Day