Building Closed to the Public

We are reverting to curbside and delivery services for the time being. Please see the pandemic operations page for details.

Pandemic Operations

In order to keep books circulating a safely as we can, the Library is once again closed to public browsing. Don’t let that keep you from reading though! CURBSIDE: If you have holds ready for pickup or require any other form assistance, you can call from either the front or…Continue reading “Pandemic Operations”

Civic Engagement

CW MARS STATEMENT AGAINST RACISM

27 Jul 2020August 4, 2020

CW MARS stands in support of racial justice and racial equity . We believe that Black Lives Matter and we condemn all forms of systemic racism and discrimination. We join…

History Snapshots with Dick Vanden Berg

16 Jul 2020August 4, 2020

Dick is a Douglas local with a lifelong passion for history. When he was a kid, he loved reading about history. When he was a young adult, he studied history.…

Library News & Blurbs

Kobos are Here!

10 Mar 2020August 4, 2020

Thanks to the middle school robotics club and the generous donation stemming from their robotics challenge competition, we now have four kobo clara HD ereaders. These sleek new devices sync…

Black History Month on Kanopy

6 Feb 2020August 4, 2020

February is national Black History Month, and Kanopy is offering a lot of thoughtful programming for 2020. See the programming guide here for recommended documentaries about black artists, activists, and…

Library News & Blurbs

A Ladder!

30 Jan 2020August 5, 2020

We now have one of those nifty ladders you can roll around the stacks to reach the books on the top shelves more easily. While not exactly the classic sliding…

Library News & Blurbs

Auto-Renewal is On!

27 Jun 2019August 5, 2020

Not Quite Finished? Don't worry! Your library book will renew automatically! Starting in July, patrons will no longer have to remember to log into their account to renew physical items…

Powerpoint, Word, & Excel Classes

2 Apr 2019August 5, 2020

Owen is a Microsoft Certified trainer and Douglas High student. For his senior project, he will be teaching a series of beginner classes at the Library on how to use…

Next Intrepid Readers April 9: Moloka’i

13 Mar 2019August 5, 2020

Join the Douglas Library Intrepid Readers on April 9 to discuss Moloka'i by Alan Brennert. This richly imagined novel, set in Hawai'i more than a century ago, is an extraordinary…

Homeschool Curriculum Talk-Share-Swap

12 Mar 2019August 5, 2020

Saturday, March 30 10:00am - 12:00pm Let's compare curricula! On Saturday morning, local area home educators are invited to the library for a morning devoted to connecting the curricu-curious to…

Greatest Book Club Ever

11 Mar 2019August 5, 2020

If you are looking for a book club, you should try out our Greatest Book Club ever! If you aren't looking for a book club, you should try out our…