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: Pamela Westby
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Library friends provide invaluable support to LARL and community libraries. Whether called Friends of the Library, Library Club, Junior Friends, etc., these nonprofit organizations sponsor programs and special events.
Meets Annually in September
Meets the fourth Tuesday of August, September, October, January, February, March and April
Wentz, Patti (Co-President)
Mollberg, Cheryl (Past-President)
Douglas, Marlys (Music)
Fankhanel, Judy
Fihn, Shirley (Membership)
Green, Janet
Henke, Nancy
Josephson, Sharon
Schumann, Kara
Sprafka, Sandy (Music)
Streyle, Jo
Meets first Thursday of Jan., Mar., May, July, Sept. and Nov. at 4:30 p.m.
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, Mary, August, November
Terry Kalil, Chair
Janine Schneider, Vice Chair & Finance Chair
Mary Beth Gilsdorf
Carol Oberholtzer
Matt Davis
Ben Grimsley
Pamela Westby, Library Director, Ex-Officio Member