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Happy Juneteenth! Today we celebrate freedom, resilience, and the rich heritage of African Americans. All Dayton Metro L...
06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth! Today we celebrate freedom, resilience, and the rich heritage of African Americans. All Dayton Metro Library locations will be closed today, Thursday, June 19.

For books that celebrate Juneteenth: https://ow.ly/pCrl50ZcNu7..

We had a fantastic time at Dino Academy with Bright Star Children’s Theatre! Thank you to everyone who attended and help...
06/18/2026

We had a fantastic time at Dino Academy with Bright Star Children’s Theatre! Thank you to everyone who attended and helped bring this dinosaur adventure to life at the Wilmington Stroop Branch, led by the curious and engaging Dr. Sarah Tops.

Click the link to discover upcoming events with the Boonshoft Museum: https://ow.ly/zL4650ZepZ3

All Dayton Metro Library locations will be closed on Friday, June 19, to observe Juneteenth.
06/18/2026

All Dayton Metro Library locations will be closed on Friday, June 19, to observe Juneteenth.

Friends of the Library Book SaleSaturday, June 20 • Miami Township BranchPublic: 11:30 AM–5 PMFriends of the Library: 9:...
06/17/2026

Friends of the Library Book Sale
Saturday, June 20 • Miami Township Branch
Public: 11:30 AM–5 PM
Friends of the Library: 9:30–11:30 AM

Join us for a Friends of the Library Book Sale at the Miami Township Branch featuring used books, movies, music, and audiobooks for all ages. Everything is $1.00! AV items are buy one, get three FREE!

06/17/2026

Dayton Metro Library’s Summer Reading Challenge is off to a great start, but you can help make it even better by getting signed up today! Visit any DML branch or DaytonMetroLibrary.org/Summer for more information and get signed up today!

Track your days of reading and learning this summer and earn prizes! The challenge runs from June 1st to July 31st. If you’ve already started the challenge, tell us what you’re reading or learning in the comments.

Join us this summer and unearth some stories – no shovels necessary!

Major! Rainbow ReelsThursday, June 18 • 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM • Main LibraryThis is the story of one woman’s journey, a comm...
06/16/2026

Major! Rainbow Reels
Thursday, June 18 • 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM • Main Library

This is the story of one woman’s journey, a community’s history, and how caring for each other can be a revolutionary act.

2026 marks the first Pride season since the passing of trans trailblazer Miss Major Griffin-Gracy. Celebrate her legacy with a special screening of the award-winning documentary Major! After the screening, local trans advocates will share their stories in a panel moderated by trans rights advocate and digital storyteller Lee Wade, host of WYSO’s Translucent.

06/16/2026

Join us for the ribbon cutting and dedication of The Center for Community Impact & Innovation at Dayton Metro Library — a new centralized hub for collaboration, opportunity, and community transformation at the Main Library.

Celebrate this exciting milestone as we officially open a space built to empower people, strengthen partnerships, and shape a more connected future.

Formal remarks will be followed by a ribbon cutting, networking with hors d'oeuvres, and music. We look forward to seeing you there!

Family Summer Film FestEvery Saturday • 11:00 AM • The NeonThe Family Summer Film Fest is back and it is free. Enjoy a s...
06/16/2026

Family Summer Film Fest
Every Saturday • 11:00 AM • The Neon

The Family Summer Film Fest is back and it is free. Enjoy a story followed by episodes of your favorite PBS Kids shows on the big screen at The Neon. This program is presented in partnership with The Neon, ThinkTV, and Dayton Metro Library, and sponsored by Dyer, Garofalo, Mann and Schultz and F.L.O.C. For the Love of Children. Doors open at 10:30 AM.

For more info: https://ow.ly/bt3250ZcpWa

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for Artist-in-Residence at the Library at our Southeast Branch. It was wonderf...
06/15/2026

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for Artist-in-Residence at the Library at our Southeast Branch. It was wonderful to see so many creative ideas come to life!

Keep creating with us at our next session of Artist-in-Residence at the Library on Monday, June 22 from 11AM to 1PM at the Southeast Branch.

Here & Q***r for 250 YearsThursday, July 2 • 6:30 – 7:30 PM • Miami Township BranchCelebrate 250+ years of q***r, trans,...
06/13/2026

Here & Q***r for 250 Years
Thursday, July 2 • 6:30 – 7:30 PM • Miami Township Branch

Celebrate 250+ years of q***r, trans, Two-Spirit, and LGBTQIA+ history as the United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. From local legends to national narratives, and from pre-Revolution to present day, explore powerful Q+ pasts.

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