Douglas County Library

Story Time
2026-04-07 09:30 - 10:00, 2026-01-13 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Children’s Room

Library Closed
2026-04-04 00:00 - 23:59
The library will be closed this Friday, April 3rd, and Saturday April 4th in observance of Good Friday and Easter. We will reopen Monday, April 6th. Have a great weekend everyone!

Library Closed
2026-04-03 00:00 - 23:59
The library will be closed this Friday, April 3rd and Saturday, April 4th in observance of Good Friday and Easter. We will reopen Monday, April 6th. Have a great weekend everyone!

Library Closed
2026-02-16 00:00 - 23:59
The library will be closed Monday, February 16th, in observance of Presidents’ Day.

Storytime
2026-02-10 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-01-28 09:30 - 10:30 | Children’s Room

Storytime - Local Author
2026-02-09 10:30 - 11:00 | Children’s Room

Board Meeting
2026-01-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Board Room
Library Board meeting at 5:30pm at the library. The meeting is open to the public. We welcome individuals who wish to speak to do so during public comments. To be included on the agenda, please call the library at least 24 hours before the meeting. Each speaker will have up to 5 minutes to share their comments.

Library Closed
2026-01-19 00:00 - 23:59
The library will be closed on Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The library will reopen on Tues. Jan. 20th.

Library Closed
2026-01-01 00:00 - 23:59
Library will be closed in observance of New Year’s Day.

Library Closed
2025-12-24 00:00 - 2025-12-25 23:59
The library will be closed on Wednesday, December 24th Christmas Eve, and Thursday, December 25th for Christmas Day.

Storytime (Local Author)
2025-12-15 10:30 | Children’s Room
Local author (Laura Hargis) reading her book “A Friesian Christmas” for ages 3-10 starting at 10:30am.

StoryTime 9:30am
2025-12-10 09:30 | Children’s Room

Library Closed
2025-11-27 00:00 - 2025-11-29 23:59
The library will be closed Thursday, November 27th through Saturday, November 29th for Thanksgiving.

Storytime 9:30am
2025-11-19 09:30 - 10:30

Board Meeting
2025-11-18 17:30 - 18:30
Open to the public. We welcome individuals who wish to speak to do so during public comments. To be included on the agenda, please call the library at least 24 hours before the meeting. Each speaker will have up to 5 minutes to share their comments.

Storytime (Local Author)
2025-11-17 10:30 | Children’s Room
Local author (Laura Hargis) reading her book “A Shetland Thanksgiving” for ages 3-10 starting at 10:30am.

LIBRARY CLOSED
2025-11-11 00:00 - 23:59
The library will be closed Tuesday, November 11th, 2025 in observance of Veterans Day.

Library Closed
2025-11-11 00:00 - 23:59
The library will be closed Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.

Trail of Treats
2025-10-31 17:30 - 20:00
We encourage families to bring their children & join us at The City of Ava’s 1st Annual “Trail of Treats” at the Ava City Park from 5:30pm – 8:00pm. This will be a fun-filled event with free candy and other surprises! Costumes are encouraged, and lineup begins at the lower park pavilion. Twelve & under must be accompanied by an adult.

Library Closed
2025-10-31 16:00
The library will be closing at 4pm today.

Storytime Oct. 22nd
2025-10-22 09:30 - 10:30 | Children’s Room

Board Meeting
2025-10-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Board Room

Storytime (Local Author)
2025-10-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Children’s Room
Local author (the Gondek family) reading their book “Helping Out” for ages 3-10. Starting at 4pm.

Library Closed
2025-10-13 00:00 - 23:59
Library closed in observance of Columbus Day.

Storytime Ages 6-12 Years
2025-07-30 15:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-23 15:00 - 15:30

Storytime Ages 3-5 Years
2025-07-28 10:00 - 10:30

Board Meeting
2025-07-22 17:30 - 18:30
Open to public.
