Detroit Lakes Public Library

ADDRESS
1000 Washington Ave.
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 56501
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CONTACT US
Phone: 218-847-2168
Fax: 218-847-2160
detroit@larl.org
Director: Open

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Available Services

  • Public Computers
  • Curbside Delivery
  • Exterior Book Drop
  • Document Shredding
  • Printing
  • Wireless Printing (Princh)
  • Faxing
  • Legal Kiosk
  • Minnesota State Park Passes
  • Study Rooms
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Quiet Spaces with Outlets
  • Wireless Hotspots
  • Storytime
  • Baby Bounce
  • Magazines
  • Newspapers
  • Public Art Displays
  • Proctoring
  • Research Assistance
  • Technology Assistance
  • Scanning
  • Laptops for In-Library Use

Welcome to the Detroit Lakes Public Library! We hope you’ll stop by for friendly faces, helpful services and endless entertainment options.

Curbside Delivery:
Request library items by using the library catalog or by calling or emailing the library, then schedule a time to pick up your items. Other items, such as printing, are also available via curbside pickup.

Wireless Printing:
Want to print documents at the library from outside the library using your phone, tablet or laptop? We now offer wireless printing.

Book Return Location:
The Detroit Lakes Public Library’s book return is located on the exterior of the building to the right of the main entrance. An off-site book return is also available in front of the Graystone Building on State Street, across the street from the Amtrak Station.

Legal Kiosk:
The library has partnered with Minnesota’s Legal Kiosk Project to offer community members the ability to apply for civil legal aid services, access legal resources, and, in some cases, attend online meetings with attorneys and remote court hearings in privacy. Learn more about the Legal Kiosk Project and make a reservation here.
Faxing:
Faxes sent to the library’s fax machine should be marked “Attention: Detroit Lakes Public Library.” Faxes cost $1 per page to send and $1 per page to receive.
More Events

Community Needs Assessment Update:
The Detroit Lakes Public Library recently conducted a Becker County community needs assessment to help guide its services, programs, and long-term priorities in the coming years. View the Community Needs Assessment Report Here! 

Becker County Friends of the Library

Library friends provide invaluable support to LARL and community libraries. Whether called Friends of the Library, Library Club, etc., these nonprofit organizations sponsor programs and special events.

Meets Annually in September

John Wood, President
Sharon Josephson, Vice President
Terry Kalil, Secretary
Tom Trowbridge, Treasurer
Connie Wood, Director
Patti Wentz, Director
Open (please consider volunteering!)

The Becker County Friends of the Library are accepting book donations for book sales. Learn more about the guidelines here.

Detroit Lakes Library Club

Meets the fourth Tuesday of August, September, October, January, February, March and April

Murphy, Nancy (President)
Green, Janet (President-Elect)
Fankhanel, Judy (Treasurer)
Davis, Matt (Secretary)
Henke, Nancy (Membership)
Wentz, Patti (Past Co-Pres. and Rep. to Friends Board)
Douglas, Marlys (Music)
Fihn, Shirley
Josephson, Sharon
Russell Wething, Carol Ann
Schumann, Kara
Sprafka, Sandy (Music)
Streyle, Jo
Library Director – (Ex-Officio)
Detroit Lakes Library Board

Meets first Thursday of Jan., Mar., May, July, Sept. and Nov. at 4:30 p.m.

Connie Wood, President
Matthew Davis
Carol Oberholtzer
Janine Schneider
Wendy Spry
Tim Eggebraaten
Maureen Karsnia

 

Detroit Lakes Public Library Foundation

A 501(c)3 tax exempt corporation in support of the service, operational and capital needs of the Detroit Lakes Public Library.

Meets quarterly 1st Thursday in February, May, August, November

Terry Kalil, Chair
Janine Schneider, Vice Chair & Finance Chair
Mary Beth Gilsdorf
Carol Oberholtzer
Matt Davis
Ben Grimsley
Library Director, Ex-Officio Member

 

 

 

 

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