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Dover Area Community Library
3700-3 Davidsburg Road
Dover, PA 17315
717-292-6814

Hours This Week

Wednesday September 3rd
We are currently open! Yes, come in
Open
Monday
Closed for Labor Day - September 1, 2025
Closed All Day
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday
Closed All Day

A family favorite!

You’ll always be pleasantly surprised at what’s happening at Dover Area Community Library! Besides excellent and friendly library services, including a robust offering of books from bestselling authors, you’ll find dynamic and entertaining educational programs for kids of all ages. Inside the library, you’ll find Story Times, special events and programs, and free computer and Wi-Fi access. Outside the library, families can explore our new StoryWalk® in nearby Lehr Park. Welcome to Dover Library!

The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier Vermont. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.

Available Amenities

  • Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
  • Public Computers Public Computers
  • Printing, Copying, and Scanning Printing, Copying, and Scanning
  • Send & Receive Faxes Send & Receive Faxes
  • Test Proctoring Test Proctoring
  • Study/Quiet Rooms Study/Quiet Rooms
  • Multiuse Desks or Tables Multiuse Desks or Tables
  • Toys & Games Toys & Games
  • STEAM Materials STEAM Materials
  • Public Restrooms Public Restrooms
  • Restroom Changing Tables Restroom Changing Tables
  • Tours & Group Visits Tours & Group Visits
  • Ongoing Used Book Sale Ongoing Used Book Sale
  • Accepts Book Donations Accepts Book Donations

Accessing

All York County Libraries’ locations are ADA accessible. Dover Area Community Library has the following accessibility features:

  • Entrance ramp & automatic doors
  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible bathrooms
  • Assistive listening devices
Woman And Teenage Girl At A Dover Library Author Event Girl Reading To Therapy Dog At Dover Library Tales For Tails Program Three Girls Reading Children’s Books Inside Dover Library

Literacy for Change: YCL's 24-Hour Day of Giving

Literacy is just the beginning! Change is the goal. Watch our video to see the impact one day can make!

Together, we are opening doors to economic opportunity and lifelong learning across York County. Literacy for Change is more than a campaign,  it is a powerful movement for transformation and hope. Be part of the Change. Join us in building a stronger, more vibrant York County.

Save the Date: October 10

Literacy for Change, a bold, community-powered crowdfunding initiative is designed to raise $500,000 annually to expand literacy access across York County. Through a 24- hour online day of giving on October 10, 2025, YCL will mobilize thousands of library champions to help us expand literacy and learning county-wide.

Be Part of the Change
SummerQuest Schedule

View Dover's Summer Schedule

Click the links below to view, download, or print the library’s SummerQuest schedule. Also, check out our full digital magazine to find more events happening around the county!

Contact Dover Area Community Library

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