Our Story

The Dowagiac Library has been serving the community since its founding in 1904. Since its reincorporation as a district library in 2004, the Dowagiac District Library has provided service to the City of Dowagiac and neighboring Silver Creek, Keeler, Wayne and Bainbridge townships.

Our Mission

The Dowagiac District Library provides a welcoming and safe environment in our community for all people to learn, to explore, to create, to interact. Our library provides access to ideas, information, experiences and resources for life-long learning. Our goal is to enrich people's lives by preserving the past, promoting the present, and embracing the future.

What We Do

While you can find thousands of books at our library, you can also find movies, newspapers, public computers, wi-fi, special events, educational kits and more. We provide every service here at the Dowagiac District Library at no cost to the public. Click here to calculate your dollar Return on Investment.

 Who We Are

The Dowagiac District Library is staffed by 9 employees and is overseen by a board of 7 that meet once per month. For a full board roster, click here.  For current and past minutes of the Library Board meetings, click here.

How Do I Get Involved?

Just come on in! We've got heat in the winter and AC in the summer! To take anything home, you'll need a library card, and that's free with a picture ID.  Reciprocal borrowing agreements make it possible for Dowagiac District's library card holders to use the services of the Cass District, Van Buren District, Eau Claire, Watervliet and Hartford Public Libraries.  Non-residents may purchase a library card for $5.00.

Local History

Have a genealogy or local history question? We have various book, microfilm and digital resources to answer your questions. Ask us at genealogy(at)dowagiacdl.org

Meeting Rooms

The Community and Study Rooms may be reserved for groups. Rules and regulations are here. All meeting room reservations are free of charge and may be open to the public. No personal or private parties allowed (e.g. baby showers, birthday parties, retirements, etc.) To reserve a form please fill out the Room Reservation Request Form.

3D Printing

3D printing services available at the library. You choose the design, we print it. Find more information and the agreement policy here.

Questions?

Contact us at requests(at)dowagiacdl.org. We look forward to hearing from you!