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
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
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
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 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