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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Saturday, June 20 • Miami Township Branch
Public: 11:30 AM–5 PM
Friends of the Library: 9:30–11:30 AM
Join us for a Friends of the Library Book Sale featuring used books, movies, music, and audiobooks for all ages. Everything is $1.00!
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Dayton Metro Library’s Summer Reading Challenge is off to a great start, but you can help make it even better by getting signed up today! Visit any DML branch or DaytonMetroLibrary.org/Summe… for more information and get signed up today!
The challenge runs from June 1st to July 31st!
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Jun 16
Join us for the ribbon cutting and dedication of The Center for Community Impact & Innovation at Dayton Metro Library — a new centralized hub for collaboration, opportunity, and community transformation at the Main Library!
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Jun 16
Family Summer Film Fest
Every Saturday • 11:00 AM • The Neon
Enjoy a story followed by episodes of your favorite PBS Kids shows on the big screen at The Neon. This program is presented in partnership with The Neon, ThinkTV, and Dayton Metro Library. Doors open at 10:30 AM.
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Jun 15
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Artist-in-Residence at the Library at our Southeast Branch.
Keep creating with us at our next session of Artist-in-Residence at the Library on Monday, June 22 from 11AM to 1PM at the Southeast Branch.
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Jun 13
Here & Queer for 250 Years
Thursday, July 2 • 6:30 – 7:30 PM • Miami Township Branch
Celebrate 250 years of queer, trans, Two-Spirit, and LGBTQIA history as the United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Explore powerful Q pasts.
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Jun 11
Did you know you can record a podcast, create voiceovers, or bring a new song idea to life in our Tech Studios? You can produce beats and jingles or edit and master your own audio projects!
Tech Studios are available at the West & Northwest Branch.
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Jun 10
Want to be a featured writer at this year’s Writer & Author’s Symposium? Applications are open through Wednesday, July 1.
DML’s Writer & Author’s Symposium is designed to inspire writers, motivate authors, and engage readers.
Apply today: ow.ly/LcNr50Zabfi
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Jun 10
Join us for the ribbon cutting and dedication of The Center for Community Impact & Innovation at Dayton Metro Library — a new centralized hub for collaboration, opportunity, and community transformation at the Main Library.
Come celebrate this milestone as we officially open!
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Jun 9
Tillie the Therapy Dog
Thursday, June 25 • 11:30 AM • Southeast Branch
Tillie the Therapy Dog is visiting Storytime at the Southeast Branch on June 25! We have a special guest joining us to share some extra love and attention. Stop by to meet Tillie and enjoy Storytime.
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Jun 9
Paul Laurence Dunbar: Diamond of the Gem City
On display throughout June • West Branch
This traveling exhibit highlights the life, work, and legacy of Paul Laurence Dunbar presented by the National Afro American Museum and Cultural Center.
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Jun 8
Teen Architecture Camp
Monday, July 6 • 1:00 PM–4:00 PM • Northwest Branch
Join Hatch Architects for a two week camp where you will design and build a permanent feature for the library. Registration and a signed waiver are required.
Register: dayton.bibliocommons.com/eve…
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Jun 8
Our Trans Summit is back and better than ever! Check out the schedule for more info and remember to register: ow.ly/IeVz50Z8UFe.
#DaytonMetroLibrary #PFLAGDayton #SaveTheDate #GeorgeMJohnson #TransSummit
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Jun 8
How to Start A Business in Ohio
Wednesday, June 10 • 3:00 PM–4:30 PM • Northmont Branch
Learn how to create an LLC filing through the Secretary of State and other required steps to start a business within Ohio. Registration is required.
Register: ow.ly/UUxB50Z8QSg
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Jun 6
Artist-in-Residence at the Library
Monday, June 15 • 11:00 AM–1:00 PM • Southeast Branch
Gracie the Therapy Horse Visit
Thursday, June 18 • 11:00 AM–12:00 PM • Main Library
Register for Artist-in-Residence: ow.ly/TfoF50Z8ewm
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Jun 5
Did you miss our Hometown Heroes Storytime? Thank you to our guest reader Bernard D. Jones, Jr. for reading.
Our next Hometown Heroes Family Storytime is on July 7 from 10:30–11 AM at the Northwest Branch, featuring Larry Jenkins.
Apply today to read: DaytonMetroLibrary.org/Readi…
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Jun 5
The War Within: Understanding Invisible Wounds Through the Lens of a Purple Heart Veteran
Wed, July 1 • 6:30–8:00 PM • Burkhardt Branch
The Social Justice Series continues by honoring veterans for America 250, featuring Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient Benjamin Sledge.
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Jun 5
Thank you to everyone who joined our first Levitt Lawn Lit Club. We loved discussing Ready to Score by Jodie Slaughter and sharing an evening of books, conversation, and community.
Join us at 6 PM on July 2, August 8, and September 12. Free and open to all.
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Jun 4
Dayton Metro Library is hosting a Library Card Design Contest for the Summer Reading Challenge. Submit original artwork by July 1, 2026. Three winners (kids, teens, adults) will be announced July 31. Original designs only, no copyrighted or AI-generated content.
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Jun 3
The Dayton Metro Library, in partnership with Levitt Pavilion Dayton and Brunner Literacy Center, is excited to introduce the new Levitt Lawn Lit Club: Books, Beats & Belonging.
For more: loom.ly/LGewF_0
#DaytonMetroLibrary #LevittDayton #LevittLawnLitClub #PrideMonth
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