Public Libraries in Dover, Delaware

Delaware — United States

Public Libraries in Dover, Delaware

Two public libraries serve Delaware's capital — the downtown Dover Public Library and the Kent County Public Library — both on the free statewide Delaware Library Card.

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Libraries in Dover

Kent County Public Library

📍 497 S Red Haven Ln, Dover, DE 19901

📞 302-744-1919 · 🕑 Mon–Fri 9–8, Sat–Sun 1–5

Dover Public Library

📍 35 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 19901

📞 302-736-7030 · 🕑 Mon 10–5, Tue–Thu 9–8, Fri–Sat 10–5, Sun 1–5

About Public Libraries in Dover

Dover, Delaware's state capital, is served by two public libraries — the Dover Public Library at 35 Loockerman Plaza downtown and the Kent County Public Library at 497 S Red Haven Lane. Both are part of Delaware Libraries, the state's unified public library network, where a single free Delaware Library Card works at every public library statewide. Any Delaware resident can sign up for a card, which unlocks the shared print collection plus statewide digital borrowing.

With a free Delaware Library Card, residents can borrow eBooks and audiobooks through the Libby app from the statewide Delaware Library Catalog, plus digital magazines via Flipster and streaming films through Kanopy and hoopla — all free from home.

📚 What You Can Access

  • 📚 Print books, DVDs, and materials borrowed on one free statewide Delaware Library Card
  • 📱 eBooks and audiobooks through the Libby app (Delaware Library Catalog)
  • 🎬 Streaming movies and shows via Kanopy and hoopla
  • 🗞️ Digital magazines through Flipster
  • 🖨️ Public computers, Wi-Fi, and printing
  • 🧒 Children’s and teen programs, story times, and study space

🏛️ Quick Facts

Libraries 2 (Dover Public Library, Kent County Public Library)
System Delaware Libraries (statewide network)
Dover Public Library 35 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 19901
Kent County Public Library 497 S Red Haven Ln, Dover, DE 19901
Phone 302-736-7030 (Dover) · 302-744-1919 (Kent County)
Library card Free Delaware Library Card — works statewide
State resource Delaware Library Catalog / Libby (eBooks & audiobooks)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hours of the public libraries in Dover, DE?
The Dover Public Library (35 Loockerman Plaza) is open Monday 10 AM–5 PM, Tuesday–Thursday 9 AM–8 PM, Friday and Saturday 10 AM–5 PM, and Sunday 1 PM–5 PM. The Kent County Public Library (497 S Red Haven Ln) is open Monday–Friday 9 AM–8 PM and Saturday–Sunday 1 PM–5 PM. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead to confirm.
Where are the public libraries in Dover, Delaware located?
Dover has two public libraries: the Dover Public Library at 35 Loockerman Plaza in downtown Dover (302-736-7030), and the Kent County Public Library at 497 S Red Haven Lane (302-744-1919). Both are in Dover, DE 19901.
How do I get a library card in Dover?
Any Delaware resident can get a free Delaware Library Card at either the Dover Public Library or the Kent County Public Library. Because Delaware Libraries is a unified statewide system, that one card works at every public library in Delaware and gives you access to the shared print and digital collections.
Can I borrow eBooks and audiobooks from the Dover libraries?
Yes. With your free Delaware Library Card you can borrow eBooks and audiobooks through the Libby app from the statewide Delaware Library Catalog, plus digital magazines on Flipster and streaming films on Kanopy and hoopla — all free from home.


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