Mr. Cline first joined the Dayton Metro Library in 1990 with a position in the acquisition department. From 1992-2006, he worked in Adult Services at Main Library before becoming the Branch Manager at Electra C. Doren in 2006. Jonathan enjoys gardening and has a special talent with roses. His favorite book is The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand.
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Electra C. Doren has six staff members and three library aides. This team specializes in Old North Dayton Local History, technology assistance, and periodic puppet shows.
The Electra C. Doren Branch is nestled in the historic Old North Dayton Neighborhood. The Branch partners with Dayton Children’s Medical Center, The Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, Greater Old North Dayton Business Association, Corwin Nixon Health Center, Old North Dayton Neighborhood Association, McCook Neighborhood Association, Head Start at both the Stuart Patterson Center and at the Ahiska Turkish Community Center (Bomberger), Kiser PreK-8 School, Our Lady of the Rosary School, Northridge Local School District, Pathway School of Discovery, and Horizon Science Academy to ensure that all residents - young and old - have access to the world of discovery available at the Branch.
The Electra C. Doren Branch is the oldest in the Dayton Metro System, first opening in 1928 in the Old North Dayton neighborhood. It was also the first completed project in the Libraries for a Smarter Future improvement plan. One of the few public buildings in the U.S. named after a woman, Miss Doren was an innovative library professional in Dayton at the turn of the 20th century. The Branch was re-dedicated in in January 2015, with the addition of a much-needed Community Room, a train-themed Children’s Area and an outdoor reading terrace featuring sculptural panels by Dayton artist Darren Kall. Learn More