Who We Are
Welcome to your library. No matter your age, interests or goals, Douglas County Libraries is a place where everyone is welcome.
We invite you to explore, connect, and discover all the ways we support learning and community, today and for years to come.
Our Vision
Douglas County Libraries elevates our community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery and connection.
What We Offer
Douglas County Libraries is a vibrant network of seven modern locations. Designed as inviting community hubs, our libraries are places where people of all ages can gather, explore, escape, learn and grow.
7
Library locations serving Douglas County
A Community Hub
Our spaces reflect a commitment to thoughtful design and sustainability, offering warm, welcoming environments that support connection, creativity, and lifelong learning. Whether you’re visiting for literary pursuits, a lively event, or a shared community experience, Douglas County Libraries is here for you.
70
Percent of all DCSD elementary schools participate in Battle of the Books
Discover & Learn
We provide access to a wide range of materials and resources. Our knowledgeable staff offer personalized reader’s advisory and reference support—helping customers discover what to read next, find reliable information, or explore new interests. That focus on service is reflected in our Net Promoter Score, which consistently shows high levels of customer satisfaction, loyalty and trust.
17
Thousand+ Summer Reading participants in 2025
Net Promoter Score
October-December 2025: 90.19
Measuring customer loyalty through recommendations
Grow Together
Families and children have a place to grow at our libraries. From beloved Storytimes and interactive playscapes to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, we support early literacy and joyful learning from the very beginning. Each summer, we host weeklong camps for ages 5-12 and a two-month Summer Reading celebration for all ages filled with exciting events, challenges, prizes, and community partnerships.
Connect & Create
Our libraries are gathering places. We offer free public computers and Wi-Fi, large community meeting rooms, and smaller study and collaboration spaces. Throughout the year, customers can enjoy book clubs, creative workshops, hands-on science programs, cultural events, and opportunities to connect with neighbors, colleagues and friends.
Build Skills & Opportunity
Our library supports learning at every stage of life, with programs and services such as Bark for Books, English as a Second Language (ESL), High School Equivalency (HSE) test prep, technology literacy, small business and entrepreneur support, current affairs discussions, and skill-building workshops for teens, adults and seniors.
Facts & Stats
195,895
Kids and families served at DCL events in 2025
590,772
Holds filled in 2025
4,000+
Alums of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Romance is the top-circulating genre in Libby.
Mondays are the busiest day for checkouts (around 11 a.m.).
Digital checkouts are highest on Mondays around 4 p.m.
July was the top reading month in 2025, with 346,799 checkouts.
Hoopla offers materials in 128 languages; after English, the most borrowed are in French, Spanish and German.
The DCL Foundation granted 28 Camp DCL scholarships in 2025.
More than 70,000 people experienced DCL through outreach events in our community.
Volunteers donated 30,426 hours of service to DCL in 2025.
Events & Experiences
We host signature events that bring stories to life—welcoming popular authors, celebrating literature, and creating memory-making traditions for families. These events strengthen community connections and foster a shared love of reading and learning.
Archives & Local History
DCL Archives & Local History collects, preserves, and shares the history of Douglas County, providing valuable resources for historical research and helping our community stay connected to its past.
Spaces for Celebrating
In addition to everyday library services, we offer premium spaces and services for customer-focused events. From themed birthday parties for children ages 2-7 to baby and wedding showers and weddings, our Events & Hospitality team works directly with customers to create memorable experiences in beautiful library settings.