Defiance Public Library System

Defiance Public Library System A Carnegie library located at the confluence of the Maumee & Auglaize rivers in Defiance.

A Carnegie library serving Defiance County, located on Fort Street at the confluence of the Maumee & Auglaize rivers. DPL & its branch locations in the communities of Sherwood & Hicksville offer books, music, movies, magazines, ebooks, audiobooks, public computers, research & tech help, databases, events & classes, free wi-fi, hotspots for checkout, and much more. Find us online at defiancelibrary.org or on social media .

Encampment at the Confluence presented by Fort to Port Histories returns June 27 from 9AM-5:30AM & June 28 from 9AM-3:30...
06/19/2026

Encampment at the Confluence presented by Fort to Port Histories returns June 27 from 9AM-5:30AM & June 28 from 9AM-3:30PM at Pontiac Park! Step into the past and experience live demonstrations, Native American drumming & singing, an America 250 celebration Saturday at 2PM and more!

ENCAMPMENT ON THE CONFLUENCE - June 27 - 28 - Defiance, Ohio - - - This year will feature the crack of muskets on (just Saturday), Native America drumming and singing throughout both Saturday and Sunday at various times. America 250th celebration at 2:00pm Saturday and MUCH MORE! Historical reenactors, demonstrators, crafters, sutlers, historic vendors, 1760s through 1819!

Our plant library received a delivery of geraniums this morning!
06/19/2026

Our plant library received a delivery of geraniums this morning!

Today's Questions with a Cop program gave kids an up-close look at law enforcement. From learning how police help keep o...
06/19/2026

Today's Questions with a Cop program gave kids an up-close look at law enforcement. From learning how police help keep our community safe to meeting a hardworking K-9 officer, participants had plenty of opportunities to learn and ask great questions. Thank you to the Defiance Police Department for visiting us!

Please note: All DPLS locations will be closed July 3 & 4 for Independence Day. (Sherwood Branch is regularly closed on ...
06/18/2026

Please note: All DPLS locations will be closed July 3 & 4 for Independence Day. (Sherwood Branch is regularly closed on Fridays.)

A new reader joins the club! Congratulations to Lincoln on getting his very first library card at Defiance Public Librar...
06/18/2026

A new reader joins the club! Congratulations to Lincoln on getting his very first library card at Defiance Public Library. Here's to many great books and happy library visits ahead!

06/18/2026

Following a brief disruption, phone and internet service has been restored at DPL. We apologize for any inconvenience!

Sherwood Branch is looking DINO-mite this summer! Our SBL staff did a great job decorating for this year's "Unearth a St...
06/17/2026

Sherwood Branch is looking DINO-mite this summer! Our SBL staff did a great job decorating for this year's "Unearth a Story" Summer Reading Challenge. 🥰

Address

320 Fort Street
Defiance, OH
43512

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 7:30pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm

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