Welcome to the Dunkirk Public Library

The Library is closed 11/30 due to inclement weather.

Thank You NCCF!

We gratefully acknowledge the support of Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation in making our camera upgrades possible.

Did You Know?

Our Carnegie Library turns 120 years old in 2024!

In 1904, Andrew Carnegie provided funding for the construction of a new Dunkirk Free Library.  Prior to his financial assistance, we shared space in the hospital.  By 1906 our new building was open for business!

Check out these original documents for more of the story: Carnegie Digital Archive

Healthy Habits is Back!

Join Mary on Tuesday, November 19th in the Reading Room.

Dungeons & Dragons

Join the adventure!

Teen/YA D&D usually meets on the 1st & 3rd Friday of each month.  Keep up to date via the CCLS Discord server.

Our next regular campaign session will take place on October 18th.  Arrive by 2:45 pm; doors close at 3:00 pm.

Although the current game is full, those interested in running additional sessions may contact the Library Director for details.

Children's Room

Board of Trustees News

See you on Tuesday.

The next regular DPL Board Meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 26th at 4:15 PM.  We will convene in the downstairs meeting room.

A special session will also be held on Tuesday, October 29th at 4:15 PM.

Meeting documents are available 24 hours prior to the planned session.

As board agendas and meeting notices are generally set one week in advance, the board may announce new business or change posted items, as warranted by circumstances and the best interests of the library.

Read, Watch, or Listen

Click below to borrow something great!

Download an ebook from Libby.

Search the library catalog.

On the go? Find audio & ebooks here.

Explore family history with Ancestry.

Adventure awaits!

Story time & events for children.

Adult Book Club.

Computing Center Resources.