Daviess County Public Library

🏢 Daviess County Public Library · Owensboro, Kentucky

Daviess County Public Library

Open seven days a week on Frederica Street, the Daviess County Public Library is Owensboro's main resource for lifelong learning — housing more than 139,000 books, over 2.5 million eBooks, genealogy and local-history collections, and a full roster of community programs.

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🕑 Library Hours

Monday 9 AM – 9 PM
Tuesday 9 AM – 9 PM
Wednesday 9 AM – 9 PM
Thursday 9 AM – 9 PM
Friday 9 AM – 8 PM
Saturday 9 AM – 6 PM
Sunday 1 PM – 5 PM

Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.

📍 Location, Contact & Directions

Address: 2020 FREDERICA STREET, OWENSBORO, KY 42301

Phone: +1 270-684-0211

Website: dcplibrary.org

Plus Code: 869JQV4Q+C7 (OWENSBORO, KY)

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📖 About Daviess County Public Library

The Daviess County Public Library at 2020 Frederica Street serves residents of Owensboro and Daviess County from one of the most accessible schedules in Kentucky — open every day of the week, including evenings Monday through Thursday until 9 PM. Its mission centers on giving residents 'the means to pursue lifelong learning' and helping them 'find, evaluate and use information in a variety of formats.' The collection spans approximately 139,614 physical books and 20,176 DVDs and Blu-rays alongside a digital library of more than 2.5 million eBooks and audiobooks. A dedicated genealogy and local-history department supports family researchers across the region, and notary services are available on-site for patrons. Children's programming, homebound book delivery, and computer and Wi-Fi access round out a service roster built for every stage of community life.

⭐ What makes this library special

  • Open 7 days a week, including evenings Monday–Thursday until 9 PM
  • Collection of ~139,614 books and 20,176 DVDs/Blu-rays
  • Access to 2.5+ million eBooks and audiobooks through digital lending
  • Genealogy & Local History department for family research
  • Notary services available on-site
  • Homebound book delivery service for eligible residents

📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card

DCPL cardholders can access millions of digital titles and research tools at no cost:

&📚 Kentucky Libraries Unbound (KLU) via LibbyStatewide eBook and digital audiobook lending for Kentucky cardholders. Borrow titles 24/7 through the free Libby app.
&🔍 Online Catalog (BiblioCommons)Search the DCPL collection, place holds, and manage your account at dcpl.bibliocommons.com.
&🎧 Streaming & Downloadable MediaeBooks, eAudiobooks, streaming movies and music available to all cardholders.
&📋 Research DatabasesAccess databases for genealogy, business, health, careers, and academic research through the library's digital subscriptions.

📚 Services

  • Genealogy and local-history research collection
  • Notary services
  • Computer and Wi-Fi access
  • Printing, copying, and faxing
  • Homebound book delivery
  • Interlibrary loan
  • Book-a-Librarian research appointments
  • Children's services and programming
  • Driver's manual resources
  • Suggest a Purchase requests

🎸 Programs

  • Preschool games and early-literacy storytimes
  • Teen programming and events
  • Homeschool adventures for school-age children
  • Craft workshops and maker activities
  • Adult book clubs and reading groups
  • Summer reading program

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Daviess County Public Library's hours, including weekends?

The library is open Monday through Thursday 9 AM–9 PM, Friday 9 AM–8 PM, Saturday 9 AM–6 PM, and Sunday 1 PM–5 PM. It is one of the few Kentucky public libraries open all seven days of the week.

Does the library have genealogy resources for researching Daviess County families?

Yes. The Genealogy and Local History department holds collections focused on Daviess County and western Kentucky family research, including historical records, local newspaper archives, and reference materials. Staff can assist with research strategies and resource access.

Can I get documents notarized at the Daviess County Public Library?

Yes, notary services are available at the library. Call (270) 684-0211 before visiting to confirm notary availability on your preferred day.

How can I access the library's eBook and audiobook collection?

Your DCPL card gives you access to Kentucky Libraries Unbound (KLU), providing more than 2.5 million eBook and audiobook titles. Download the free Libby app, select Daviess County Public Library, and sign in with your card number to borrow titles instantly from any device.

📋 This library offers notary services. See what a library notary can do — what to bring, fees and appointments — and find other libraries with a notary notary services by state.

📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.

🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.

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