Douglas County libraries grow their collections of books and other materials to fit the specific needs of the community, said Alicia Adams of the Drain branch.
Uncover the past
Amateur genealogists seeking information on lost ancestors can turn to the library’s circulation staff. The library can order microfilm of newspapers from across the country and from many decades past. This service makes access to information – and completing that family tree – a reality.
“If we don’t have what a researcher may be looking for in our library system, then we go outside the library system,” said Sandy Black, former head of circulation for the Douglas County Library System. “We get a lot of thankful people for that service.”
Around the world access
With 11 libraries throughout Douglas County, residents never have to travel far to get the books they want.
Databases for do-it-yourselfers
All the information you need to repair and restore a car could be at your fingertips.
Get tech savvy
Need wifi? You can get it at every Douglas County Library location, even in small towns where it isn’t available anywhere else.
Find a new favorite
When in sixth grade, at a library book sale, a boy found a young adult novel about a boy and his dogs that sparked a lifelong interest.
Come together
Small-town social hubs provide important connections.
Discover a world of resources
Staff at library locations connect the community with computers, hundreds of thousands of books and the right answers to all the questions on the planet.