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The Alachua County Library District (ACLD) is an independent special taxing district and the sole provider of public library services to approximately 250,000 citizens in Alachua County.

ACLD's goal is to provide all community members with free, open and equal access to education, information, and entertainment. Find out more about the core values at the heart of all services we offer.

ACLD has 12 locations throughout Alachua County. Including branch locations in Alachua, Archer, Hawthorne, High Springs, Micanopy, Newberry, Waldo, and 5 locations in Gainesville.  The Library also operates two bookmobiles and multiple deposit collections throughout the county.

Find out more about the library’s current projects, explore library programs, or discover what the library is planning for the future:

Strategic Planning 

• Long Range Plan 2012-2017
• Long Range Plan 2011-2016

Annual Accomplishment Reports

• 2011-2012 Report

Budget Documents

In accordance with Florida law, Trustees and staff are pleased to submit the FY 2011 - 2012 recommended budget for the Alachua County Library District. Chapter 98-502, as amended by Chapter 03-375, Laws of Florida, establishes the Alachua County Library District, an independent special taxing district, as the sole provider of public library services in Alachua County. The District and Alachua County's boundaries are congruent.

• Summary of Budget by Fund
• Budget letter

Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFR)

• Fiscal Year 2012
• Fiscal Year 2011