About

Who We Are
The Dartmouth Public Libraries is composed of the main branch, Southworth Library located on 732 Dartmouth St. and the North Dartmouth branch located at 1383 Tucker Rd.

Board of Library Trustees

Library Links – Our Own Newsletter

Mission Statement
Dartmouth residents of all ages and abilities, of all cultural backgrounds and economic levels will have access to innovative library services, delivered in an efficient and effective manner, that will:

  • Provide an environment for people to meet and interact with others in the community and to participate in conversation about community issues.
  • Provide the information services needed to answer their questions related to work, school, and personal life.
  • Develop their ability to find, evaluate and use information effectively.
  • Provide materials, programs and services needed to meet their recreational needs.
  • Provide and retain adequate skilled and friendly staff

    • Annual Report

    2008 Annual Report (pdf)
    2007 Annual Report(pdf)

    Long-Range Plan
    Dartmouth Public Libraries Long-Range Plan FY2007-FY2012 (pdf)

    History
    History of the Dartmouth Public Libraries by Elsie Haskell     (pdf)

    Did you know?

    • Registered Borrowers: Total – 20,512; Dartmouth Residents 18,912
    • Door counts: 726 per day; 4,357 per week; 17,428 per month; 209,136 per year
    • Number of items in the collection: 130,000 approx. value of 2.6 million dollars
    • Number of Internet users during a typical week: 2,383
    • Number of times the meeting room was used: 202