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

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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! 

Detroit Lakes Library Advisory 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
  • Kate Campos
  • Robbie Schake, Detroit Lake Public Library Director/Staff Liaison

Detroit Lakes Library Advisory Board Minutes 

September 4, 2025
Agenda | Minutes

November 6, 2025
Agenda | Minutes

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
  • Robbie Schake, Ex-Officio Member

 

Detroit Lakes Library Club

The mission of the Library Club is to promote interest in our Detroit Lakes Library and develop an understanding of culture, the arts, programs and affairs in our community since 1907.

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
  • Robbie Schake – (Ex-Officio)
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