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: Greta Guck

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 Drop Location:
The Detroit Lakes Public Library’s book drop is located on the exterior of the building to the right of the main entrance.

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.

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, Junior Friends, etc., these nonprofit organizations sponsor programs and special events.

Becker County Friends of the Library

Annual Meeting Held in September

John Wood, President
Linda Schell, Vice President
Terry Kalil, Secretary
Tom Trowbridge, Treasurer
Connie Wood, Director
Aaron Wittnebel, Director
Open (please consider volunteering!), Director
Detroit Lakes Library Club

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

Cheryl Mollberg, President
Terry Kalil, Secretary
Tom Trowbridge, Treasurer
Shirly Fihn, Membership
Sandy Sprafka, Music co-chair
Marlys Douglas, Music co-chair
Jeanine Eisland, Member-at-large
Bette Gilbert, Member-at-large
Cathy Fritz, Member-at-large
Nancy Henke, Member-at-large
Sharon Sinclair, Member-at-large
Detroit Lakes Library Board

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

Connie Wood, President
Linda Schell, Vice-President
Matthew Davis
Carol Oberholtzer
Janine Schneider
Michael Stearns
Wendy Spry
Detroit Lakes Library Fund Board
Annual meeting held in September
Terry Kalil, Chair
Linda Schell
Janine Schneider
Michael Stearns
Mary Beth Gilsdorf

Detroit Lakes Library to Host Ice Climber Kendra Stritch as Part of Polar Fest

As part of Polar Fest the Detroit Lakes Public Library will offer a free presentation by competitive ice climber and Minnesota native Kendra Stritch.
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Detroit Lakes Public Library Wins Detroit Lakes Chamber of Commerce Splash Award

The Detroit Lakes Public Library staff and director Greta Guck have been awarded a 2020 Splash Award by the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce!
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Detroit Lakes Public Library Announces Book Bike Project

The Detroit Lakes Public Library is pleased to announce a new project on the horizon!…

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