Madeline L. Olewine Memorial Library

The Dauphin County Library System strengthens the community by promoting literacy and providing resources and services for information, education, and recreation.

The Library provides quality public library service to the residents of Dauphin County through 8 library locations, a website and a 24 hour automated phone line. DCLS is a private, non-profit corporation with 501 (c)(3) status. It is governed by a 17-member Board of Trustees, five appointed annually by the Dauphin County Commissioners, and twelve elected for three-year terms.

Serves the information needs of Dauphin County citizens with a dedicated staff of skilled and knowledgeable library employees;
Is the bridge that unites available, affordable, and accessible information with a widely diverse community; seeks opportunities to meld traditional library services with new technologies;
Is the information place, working hand-in-hand with other agencies to provide access to the information that is integral to the well-being of our community.

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