Detroit Lakes Public Library

Detroit Lakes Public Library As we fulfill our mission of strengthening communities and enriching lives, we are proud to offer a number of great (and free) resources to our customers.

09/01/2026

Brenda Labine shares a variety of new non-fiction books at the DL L...

We're thrilled to share that construction updates have begun at the Detroit Lakes Public Library! Updates will occur ove...
08/31/2026

We're thrilled to share that construction updates have begun at the Detroit Lakes Public Library! Updates will occur over the course of the next few months, both inside and outside of the building.

Updates to the building have been in the works for several years and this fall’s project will include replacement of the library's roof, the restoration of the historic building's terracotta frieze panels, and remodeling of the library's lower level restroom, elevator, and the staff break room for ADA accessibility standards compliance.

We'll share updates along the way, but today, the Lake Agassiz Regional Library would like to thank the many entities that are working together to make this dream a reality and which provide ongoing support for the Detroit Lakes Public Library.

✨The City of Detroit Lakes, which is matching a $749,999 grant from the Minnesota Department of Education to help fund renovation projects at the library.
The Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) for the agency’s oversight of the preservation project.

✨The Carnegie Corporation of New York, which bequeathed a $10,000 gift to Lake Agassiz Regional Library as part of Carnegie Libraries 250. Thanks in part to the advocacy of the Detroit Lakes Library Club, which has supported the library since 1907, the Detroit Lakes Public Library received a Carnegie gift in 1911, opening its doors in 1913. Lake Agassiz Regional Library continues to operate in the historic building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, to this day.

✨The Detroit Lakes Library Foundation for their support of the library’s programs, services and resources, as well as supporting improvement projects throughout the library’s history.

Stay tuned! We'll bring you all along for the ride as construction progresses.

Join us Thursday, September 3 at 7:00 p.m. at Bucks Mill Brewing for the After Hours Book Club meeting to discuss this m...
08/29/2026

Join us Thursday, September 3 at 7:00 p.m. at Bucks Mill Brewing for the After Hours Book Club meeting to discuss this month's book, "Little and Often: A Memoir" by Trent Preszler.

Join us Wednesday, September 2 at 6:00 p.m. for a Gladius. Blending classical and flamenco guitar with rock-inspired en...
08/28/2026

Join us Wednesday, September 2 at 6:00 p.m. for a Gladius. Blending classical and flamenco guitar with rock-inspired energy, Gladius brings a dynamic family-friendly, electrifying performance.

Join us Tuesday, September 1 for Garden Talks at 12:00 p.m. for a presentation by Master Gardener, DMae Ceryes, on compa...
08/27/2026

Join us Tuesday, September 1 for Garden Talks at 12:00 p.m. for a presentation by Master Gardener, DMae Ceryes, on companion planting.

"If you want the rainbow, you gotta' put up with the rain." 🌈Beyond her iconic music and unforgettable spirit, Dolly Par...
08/26/2026

"If you want the rainbow, you gotta' put up with the rain." 🌈

Beyond her iconic music and unforgettable spirit, Dolly Parton changed millions of lives through her Imagination Library, putting books directly into the hands of children across the world to inspire a lifelong love of reading.

Join us in celebrating her extraordinary life, music, and stories.

📖 Explore books by and about Dolly, plus DVDs in our catalog: larl.org/dolly

08/26/2026

Eliza shares some of the fun books available at the Detroit Lakes L...

Come join us Wednesday, August 26th for Open Acoustic Jam. All experience levels are welcome to this supportive and fami...
08/25/2026

Come join us Wednesday, August 26th for Open Acoustic Jam.

All experience levels are welcome to this supportive and family-friendly event. Bring your acoustic instrument and come have some fun!

Join us Tuesday, August 25 at 10:30 a.m. All Abilities Storytime.This an engaging, interactive and inclusive story and p...
08/22/2026

Join us Tuesday, August 25 at 10:30 a.m. All Abilities Storytime.

This an engaging, interactive and inclusive story and play time. Our library offers a welcoming, accessible space where children of all abilities can enjoy the magic of storytelling.

🍂 Fall into Minnesota Culture & History! 🍁Join Lake Agassiz Regional Library for a fantastic series featuring authors, m...
08/21/2026

🍂 Fall into Minnesota Culture & History! 🍁

Join Lake Agassiz Regional Library for a fantastic series featuring authors, musicians, historians, and more who contribute to the rich heritage of Minnesota! 🎨📚🎶

From captivating storytelling and live music to deep dives into Minnesota and US history, this season’s Legacy Series offers something special for everyone in our community. Best of all? All events are free and open to the public!

👉 Find an event near you and view the full schedule at larl.org/legacyseries

This series is sponsored by Lake Agassiz Regional Library, thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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1000 Washington Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN
56501

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

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(218) 847-2168

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