About the Davao City Library and Information Center

History

The Davao City Library and Information Center, established in 1938, is dedicated to promoting literacy and lifelong learning in our diverse community. Initially housed in a private building on Magallanes Street, the library has grown through various transformations and relocations, continually adapting to better serve the public.

In 1951, the library was revived by local women’s organizations, leading to a period of reorganization and growth. The library’s collection expanded significantly in 1957 with a substantial donation from the United States Information Services Library. By 1965, the City Council recognized the library as a separate office of the City Government of Davao, which enabled the construction of a new building near City Hall, surrounded by Rizal and Osmeña Parks.

In 1997, the library moved to a more client-friendly facility in the Sangguniang Panlungsod Building. In 2022, it was relocated to a modern, 5-storey building on C. Bangoy Street, Poblacion District. This new facility features different sections on each floor, designed to cater to the diverse needs of our patrons and provide a more functional and welcoming environment.

Today, the Davao City Library and Information Center remains committed to supporting the literacy programs of the City Government and the National Library of the Philippines. We offer a wide range of innovative programs and services designed to meet the needs of 21st-century clients. Our mission is to inspire, empower, and connect the community through knowledge and learning, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.

Vision

Davao City Library and Information Center envisions itself to be an excellent public library promoting literacy and fostering lifelong learning towards producing a more inspired, empowered and connected diverse community.

Mission

In consonance with its vision, Davao City Library and Information Center is committed to support the literacy program of the City Government and the National Library of the Philippines through innovative programs and services.

Goal

To make library services responsive to the needs of the 21st century clients and provide innovative library programs that will serve the Davao City community.

Services Offer

Reading Service

• Book Borrowing
• Reader’s Advisory
• Online Reference Services

Multimedia and Internet Services

• Internet Access(LAN/Wi-Fi)
• Conference Room

Extension Services (Mobile Library Services)

• Arts & Crafts
• Book Reading Session
• Day Care (Blue Bus)
• Film Showing
• Puppetry
• Storytelling
• Summer Service Caravan 

Disaster Education Mobile Services

• Information Dissemination on DIsaster Preparedness

Other Services

• Digital Literacy Tutorial
• eGovernment Services
• Library Tours/Benchmarking
• Library Orientation
• On-the-Job Training
• Printing Services
• Support Barangay/ Reading Center
• Social Inclusion Services
• Workforce Development Services

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