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Library Services

Library Visits

Stop by any Dauphin County Library System location to browse books, use computers, attend events, and find your next great read. The Library is a welcoming space designed to help you explore, learn, and connect.

Reserve a Room

The Library is pleased to offer community meeting space to our members and our community at the locations listed below. Use of these spaces is free of charge except for private social events, after-hours use, non-profit fundraising events and for-profit use. See the room listing for fees associated with these uses.

Our community meeting spaces are available for use during regular library hours and can be reserved up to four times during one month. Rooms can also be used on a first-come-first-served basis by checking availability at the library’s customer service desk.

Room reservations are accepted on a 60-day rolling schedule. For example, on June 15 you will have the ability to reserve rooms through August 14. This is a permanent change to our room reservation system. If you have any questions or concerns please email roomrequest@dcls.org.

1) Please read the Meeting Room Policy and Meeting Room Agreement before you reserve a room.

2) Book a space >

3) Choose the location that you’d like to reserve and click the “Go to Date” link to navigate to the day you want to reserve.

4) Use the bottom slider to find your start time, then click on the grid at this time. The software will automatically reserve a 4-hour block of time. You can change the ending time for your reservation by using the dropdown menu below the grid. (Be sure to include set-up and clean-up time as part of your reservation.)

5) Please note that the total cost showing reflects the value of your room use and will be waived during the approval process unless your reservation is for a private social event, a non-profit fundraising event or a for-profit use.

6) Click the “Submit Times” link and proceed to fill out the “Booking Details” on the next page.

7) Submit the “Booking Details” by using the link at the bottom of the form. You will be taken to a reservation confirmation page and and will receive a reservation confirmation in your email. A personal email from a library staff member will follow with your reservation approval and any fee details.

Rooms can also be used on a first-come-first-served basis by checking availability at the library’s customer service desk.

Approved after-hours use would be an event or program sponsored by The Library, one of our Friends groups’ activities or an event held jointly with one of The Library’s partnering organizations.

To request approval and to book library spaces for special events outside of library hours, contact the Marketing & Public Relations Manager at 717-234-4961 x1110.

Meeting Room Fees & Maximum Occupancy

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Anna M. Rintz Community Room (Room A)
Maximum Occupancy – 30
$40 per hour/ $20 non-profit

Anna M. Rintz Community Room (Room B)
Maximum Occupancy – 12
$40 per hour/ $20 non-profit

Anna M. Rintz Community Room (Room A & B)  
Maximum Occupancy – 42
$60 per hour/ $30 non-profit

The Solarium
Maximum Occupancy – 3
$20 per hour/ $10 non-profit

Conference Room  
Maximum Occupancy – 10
$20 per hour/ $10 non-profit

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Room A
Maximum Occupancy – 45
$40 per hour/ $20 non-profit

Room B
Maximum Occupancy – 30
$40 per hour/ $20 non-profit

Room A & B
Maximum Occupancy – 75
$60 per hour/ $30 non-profit

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Maximum Occupancy – 108
$40 per hour/ $20 non-profit

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Maximum Occupancy – 54
$40 per hour/ $20 non-profit

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H. B. & Grace Alexander Community Room
Maximum Occupancy – 54
$40 per hour/ $20 non-profit

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Community Learning Center – T. Morris Chester Welcome Center
Maximum Occupancy – 150
$60 per hour/ $30 non-profit

Kunkel Foundation Community Room – Haldeman Haly House
Maximum Occupancy – 30
$40 per hour/ $20 non-profit

Alexander Community Room – Haldeman Haly House
Maximum Occupancy – 12
$20 per hour/ $10 non-profit

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John P. Nestor Community Room
Maximum Occupancy – 54
$40 per hour/ $20 non-profit

For questions regarding The Library’s community room spaces, dial 717-652-9380 or contact us online.

Computers & Internet

Access free public computers and high-speed internet at all Library locations. Whether you need to research, write, or read online, we have the tools to keep you connected.

Assistive Technology

The Library is committed to making reading accessible to everyone. We offer assistive technology, including screen readers, magnifiers, and adaptive devices, to ensure all visitors can enjoy our resources.

All Ready Access

This special program ensures that students in partnering schools have automatic access to Library resources, helping them read, study, and succeed without needing a traditional library card.

Ask a Librarian

Have a question? Our librarians are here to help! Whether you need book recommendations, research assistance, or tech support, just ask—we’re ready to help you read and learn.

Email or Text us:askalibrarian@DCLS.org 
Call us: 717.652.9380

Chat with a Librarian sponsored by: POWER LIBRARY

Outreach

The Library takes reading and learning directly to our community with MARCO, our innovative mobile library vehicle. MARCO is designed to bring the library experience to those who may have limited access, ensuring everyone can enjoy books, educational programs, and library services no matter where they are.

Marco, The Library’s Exploration Station

What is MARCO?

MARCO is a state-of-the-art exploration station on wheels, dedicated to expanding access to library resources and services. By traveling to various locations—like shelters, elder care facilities, parks, and community events—MARCO brings The Library to YOU.

Why MARCO?

Named after the legendary explorer Marco Polo, MARCO symbolizes discovery, exploration, and learning. Like the fun game of “Marco Polo” played in the pool, MARCO is all about finding new things and engaging with the world around us.

MARCO’s features:

MARCO has a large smart television and digital media player so we can offer on-the-go programming, movie screenings, and free e-resource demonstrations. We have tables, chairs, and waterproof floor mats so you can comfortably gather outdoors to engage with our interactive programs and media.

Equipped with ten laptops and a Wi-Fi hotspot, MARCO provides:
• Computer and digital skills classes for adults
• Access to library resources, including eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies, magazines, and music, for those unable to visit our physical locations.

For our youngest explorers, MARCO features a bubble machine and shaky eggs to enhance storytime programming. These fun, interactive elements bring joy to children and adults alike!

Request The Library to attend your event today!

Bookadvisor

Not sure what to read next? Try BookAdvisor, our personalized book recommendation service. Tell us what you love to read, and we’ll suggest your next great book.

Interlibrary Loan

Looking for a book that isn’t in our collection? Use The Library’s interlibrary loan service to borrow materials from other libraries, expanding your reading options.

Exhibits & Displays

Enjoy rotating exhibits and displays at The Library, featuring books, local history, artwork, and more. These curated collections are designed to inspire new reading interests and learning opportunities.

Print From Anywhere

Need to print a document? Use our Print from Anywhere service to send print jobs remotely and pick them up at your nearest location.

Click the location below where you’d like to send your documents for printing when you arrive:

Printing Information:

  • Printing is $.20 per side for black and white and $.50 per side for color
  • Print jobs not released within 72 hours will be deleted
  • iPads/iPhones have the ability to print photos and documents. To enhance the experience, download the Princh app (iTunes) to print documents as well as photos.
  • Android devices can print web pages, documents and photos using the website or the Princh app (GooglePlay)
  • To print secure websites requiring a login and password (boarding passes, bank statements, emails, etc.), save the page as a PDF, then print the saved file.