Dayton Metro Library

Working on a project that needs a sewing machine? Bring your materials and use our Brother sewing machines during Learn How to Use a Sewing Machine on Tuesday, October 28 from 5 – 6:30 pm at the West Carrollton Branch. https://ow.ly/qzjP50X7W3Q #LearntoSew #DaytonMetroLibrary #HandsOnLearning

All Dayton Metro Library locations will be closed on Wednesday, October 8, for Staff Training. Normal open hours will resume on Thursday, October 9.

Discover the truth behind one of the world’s most infamous haunted houses. The Amityville Horror inspired a series of films and countless books—but what really happened inside that Long Island home? Join author James Willis on Saturday, October 18, from 4–5:30 PM at the New Lebanon Branch as he separates fact from fiction. https://ow.ly/myGu50X7VqI

Dayton’s first and only summit on transgender history returns tomorrow on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm—and it’s bigger and better than ever. We’ll Always Be Here: A Summit on Trans Lives Past, Present, & Future offers transformative sessions for trans, non-binary, and allied individuals from grade 7 through adulthood. Each breakout session is designed to explore the trans past, build skills for the future, and celebrate the present. #DaytonMetroLibrary #DaytonEvents #WellAlwaysBeHere #TransSummitDayton #TransLivesPastPresentFuture #LGBTQIACommunity

All Dayton Metro Library locations will be closed on Wednesday, October 8, for Staff Day. Doors reopen on Thursday, October 9.

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Celebrate your library with two fun events! Visit the Huber Heights Branch on Saturday, October 4, from 11 am–2 pm to explore our brand-new Bookmobile with guided tours, library card sign-ups, and books ready to check out — a family-friendly celebration of literacy and community. Or stop by the Vandalia Branch for a Fall Puppet Show, featuring a lively hand puppet performance followed by a craft activity, perfect for children ages 3–12. #DaytonMetroLibrary #LibraryEvents #Bookmobile #PuppetShow

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Warped Wing Brewery to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month! We had a blast with Library staff, community friends, and new cardholders who picked up their limited-edition DML cards! #DaytonMetroLibrary #WarpedWing #CommunityEvents #LibraryCardSignUp

Let your creativity and curiosity shine at your library! At the West Carrollton Branch, teens in grades 7–12 can join Expression Sesh: FrankenToys to create imaginative creatures from recycled materials and broken toys. Finished pieces will be displayed for a community vote, with a chance to win a hand-crafted trophy. Or, head to the Electra C. Doren Branch for Your Kidneys and You, a presentation by the National Kidney Foundation where Wright State residents and medical students will share information on kidney health, disease prevention, dietary tips, and healthy habits. Register for WISE Health Education: https://ow.ly/JZWa50X51b4

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Mayor Mims’ 4th Annual Teen Youth Summit! 🎉 Students from 10 Dayton high schools came together to use their voices in sessions on leadership, advocacy, wellness, mentorship, and career pathways. Looking for another program? Visit and discover everything DML has to offer! https://lnkd.in/gRe28Xj3 #DaytonMetroLibrary #DaytonEvents #LibraryPrograms #TeenSummit #YouthSummit #UseYourVoice