Dededo Public Library
🏢 Guam Public Library System · Dededo, Guam
Dededo Public Library
The Dededo Public Library is the Guam Public Library System's northern branch, serving residents of Guam's most populous village from 283 West Santa Barbara Avenue. Open Monday through Friday, it offers books, computers, free Wi-Fi and free access to GPLS digital resources — including OverDrive, EBSCO research databases and Learning CHamoru — for every cardholder.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 8am–12pm, 1pm–5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am–12pm, 1pm–5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am–12pm, 1pm–5pm |
| Thursday | 8am–12pm, 1pm–5pm |
| Friday | 10am–12pm, 1pm–5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 283 West Santa Barbara Avenue, Dededo, GU 96929
Phone: (671) 632-5503
Website: gpls.guam.gov
Plus Code: 7R56GR8Q+QH (Dededo, GU)
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📖 About Dededo Public Library
Dededo has been the most populous village on Guam since the mid-20th century, and its public library — opened in 1968 as one of the first GPLS branch locations — reflects the community's long-standing demand for educational resources in the island's northern corridor. The branch sits on West Santa Barbara Avenue and operates under the Guam Public Library System, which was established January 31, 1949, and has been administered by the Department of Chamorro Affairs since 2011. Like all GPLS branches, the Dededo library issues cards that unlock the system's shared digital collection, including OverDrive eBooks and audiobooks, EBSCO research databases, and culturally rooted platforms such as Guampedia, Learning CHamoru and Nihi Indigenous Media. Staff assist patrons with computers and research, and the branch participates in system-wide programs including the Summer Reading Program and children's after-school activities.
⭐ What makes this library special
- One of the original GPLS branch libraries — opened 1968, serving Guam's most populous village since the island's early post-WWII library expansion
- Located at 283 West Santa Barbara Avenue in northern Guam, convenient to Dededo residents without the drive to Hagåtña
- Shares the full GPLS digital catalog: OverDrive/Libby eBooks, EBSCO databases, Guampedia and Learning CHamoru
- Public computers, free Wi-Fi and reference assistance available Monday–Friday
- Branch participates in all system-wide programs: Summer Reading, After School Drop-In and children's story activities
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Dededo cardholders have free access to all Guam Public Library System digital resources:
📚 Services
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Printing and reference assistance
- Library card registration (access to all GPLS branches and digital collections)
- Interlibrary loan and material requests through the GPLS network
- After School Drop-In access for youth ages 6–14
- Bookmobile service coordination for nearby schools and community sites
🎸 Programs
- After School Drop-In (ages 6–14): board games, video games and library access on select days
- Summer Reading Program: six-week challenge with annual theme
- Children's story activities coordinated with the GPLS system-wide calendar
- Mousin' Around Computer Class: free basic computer and internet skills
- Early Intervention literacy activities in partnership with Guam DOE
📍 Nearby Libraries in Guam
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Dededo Public Library's hours, and is it open on weekends?
The library is open Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (closed for lunch 12–1 p.m.) and Friday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (closed for lunch 12–1 p.m.). It is closed Saturday and Sunday. Friday's later opening is standard across all GPLS branches.
Do I need a separate library card for the Dededo branch, or can I use my GPLS card anywhere?
One GPLS library card works at all branches — Dededo, Barrigada, Hagåtña (Nieves M. Flores), Hågat, Malesso and Yona — as well as on the OverDrive/Libby platform, EBSCO databases and other digital resources. Register at any branch or visit gpls.guam.gov.
How old is the Dededo Public Library, and when did it open?
The Dededo branch opened in 1968 as one of the first branch libraries to expand beyond the main Hagåtña facility. It was part of a wave of GPLS branch openings in the late 1960s that also included the Hågat and Barrigada branches, bringing library services closer to Guam's growing suburban villages.
Can I access eBooks and audiobooks with a Dededo library card?
Yes. A GPLS card from any branch unlocks the OverDrive/Libby collection at gpls.overdrive.com, where you can borrow eBooks and audiobooks on your phone, tablet or computer. EBSCO research databases and cultural resources like Guampedia and Learning CHamoru are also free with your card.
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