Who We Are

Douglas County Libraries welcomes everyone.

We will offer our community exceptional care, supporting their freedom and self-determination. We will inform customer choice impartially, without interference or improper influence. Learn More »

Our Vision

Douglas County Libraries elevates our community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery and connection.

Goals & Responses

Vibrant Libraries

Vibrant Libraries

This strategy will bring customers back to our libraries, for experiences with and through our services, collections, spaces, events and exhibits.
Key Responses
  • Interactive Exhibits
  • Active Playscapes
  • Meeting Spaces
Beyond our Walls

Beyond our Walls

This strategy will create opportunities for customers to sample library services and experience DCL at county locations outside of our libraries.
Key Responses
  • Community Sponsorships
  • Brew Tour
Community Service

Community Service

This strategy will support initiatives that help our community thrive, and grow connections among, and services for special populations in our county.
Key Responses
  • Mental Health
  • Seniors
Fortify Infrastucture

Fortify Infrastructure

This strategy will improve our practices and guidelines for information storage, flexible work environments, data-driven decision making, building safety, and environmentally sustainable facility maintenance.
Key Responses
  • Information Storage
  • Remote Work
  • Green Buildings
  • Organizational Data
  • Safety Practices