Dover Area Community Library

A nonprofit organization

There’s More to the Story!

Libraries are full of stories in a variety of formats from picture books to large print, audiobooks to eBooks, and more. But there's so much more to the story.  Libraries are welcoming spaces that bring communities together for entertainment, education, and connection through the numerous programs offered.  Dover Area Community Library plays a critical role in our community by providing internet and technology access, literacy skills, and support for job seekers, small businesses, and entrepreneurs.

Highlights from 2024! 

  • 140,067 items borrowed
  • 1,230 new members
  • 2,672 volunteer hours
  • 11,567 wifi users
  • 1,756 computer users
  • 333 individual programs offered
  • 196 story times with Miss Jenny
  • 1,240 grab and go bags picked up
  • 1,262 participants in SummerQuest
  • 775,550 minutes read during SummerQuest
  • 11,287 progam attendees

Your generous donation plays a vital role in offering resources, quality programs & services to everyone in our community. 

Help us surpass our goal of $7500!

Thank you for making this possible!   

-The Friends and Staff of Dover Area Community Library 


York County Community Foundation Stretch Pool

Mission

Thanks to your support, our library can open its doors to thousands of visitors every year.

Your support ensures that our library provides a safe gathering place for people of all ages to learn and access the resources they need. Our library is more than just books. It’s learning new technology, it’s preparing for a GED test, it’s social development in young learners, it’s having access to unlimited resources.

With your help we can continue to provide lifelong learning opportunities for everyone in our community. Your gift impacts the lives of thousands of individuals each year. You can make a difference today.

Located next to Lehr Park, within the Dover Township Community Center, this library is a family favorite. Our family-friendly staff get to you know by name and take advantage of the library’s close ties to area educators, to offer innovative programming that meets state standards for early childhood education. Bestselling authors, educational and fun programs for everyone in the family, and high-speed Internet access can all be yours here.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Dover Area Community Library

Address

3700-3 Davidsburg Rd
Dover, PA 17315