The Collection
DCLS offers a vast collection of materials to inform, entertain, and inspire. Explore our extensive selection of books, eBooks and eAudiobooks, along with magazines, music, and movies for all ages. Enjoy interactive entertainment with board games, puzzles, and video games, or expand your options with interlibrary loan services. Discover all that DCLS has to offer and find your next great read, listen, or watch today!
Books
The Dauphin County Library System offers a diverse collection of books catering to all ages and interests. From bestsellers and classics, the library provides access to a wide range of genres and formats.
Coming Soon Lists
Audiobooks | Fiction | Graphic Novels | Juvenile Fiction | Large Print | Music | Mystery | Non Fiction | Science Fiction | Video | Video Games | Young Adult
Find a Good Book
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eBooks & eAudioBooks
Libby App, by OverDrive
Borrow free eBook, eAudiobook, and Magazine titles to read on your phone, tablet or computer using the Libby app by OverDrive.
Amazon Appstore | Apple App Store > | Google Play Store | Libby in your browser
Hoopla
Stream and download music albums, movies & TV shows, eAudiobooks, eBooks and comics. Titles are always available. If the eAudiobook title you want in OverDrive has holds, check hoopla. These titles are instantly available.
Only users in the Dauphin County Library System service area will have access to Hoopla.
Gale eBooks
Explore encyclopedias and specialized reference sources on a variety of topics from history, government, environment, math, and more! With over 300 titles and the different volumes that are included with each title, expect a hassle-free eBook experience—anytime, anywhere, and on any device.
Magazines
We have a wide collection of magazines delivered regularly to all of our locations, and we also offer digital versions of magazines via Libby and Flipster.
Libby App, by OverDrive
Borrow free Magazine titles to read on your phone, tablet or computer using the Libby app by OverDrive.
Learn more about using Libby >
Flipster
You can borrow Flipster digital magazines for 48 hours for weekly publications and 7 days for monthly publications. (New to Flipster? Watch a tutorial >)
Music
Our collection includes CDs, vinyl records, and streaming music formats via Hoopla Digital. Whether you prefer the timeless appeal of classic albums, the warm tones of vinyl, or on-demand access to thousands of albums on your device, we have you covered for any music experience.
Movies
Check out our collection of DVDs and Blu-rays featuring popular films, documentaries, and TV series. Looking for digital options? Stream movies and enjoy entertainment from the comfort of your home using hoopla digital.
Board Games & Puzzles
Bring family and friends together with our selection of board games and puzzles. Whether you’re in the mood for strategy, trivia, or classic games, we offer engaging options for all ages.
Video Games
Level up your gaming experience with our collection of video games for various consoles. From action-packed adventures to family-friendly favorites, DCLS provides access to a variety of popular titles.
Microfilm Collection
The East Shore Area Library is home to The Library’s collection of microfilm. The resources listed below are available for on-site use:
- The Patriot-News – 1/1/1946 through 12/31/2015
- The New York Times – 1/1/1964 through 3/15/2010
- Elizabethville Echo – 9/6/1894 through 5/19/1960
- Lykens Standard – 4/17/1874 through 1/20/1972
- Harrisburg City Directories – 1861 through 1901
- Select Pennsylvania County Histories
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.
Suggest a Purchase
Do you have a suggestion for a title that isn’t in the catalog? All suggestions are welcome and appreciated.
Request for Reconsideration
Anyone who wishes to make a formal complaint about materials found in the collections of the Dauphin County Library System is asked to complete and submit the Request for Reconsideration form.