Your Library

Mission Statement

Mission Statement

The Alachua County Library District (ACLD) offers the residents of Alachua County:

  • Access to materials in a variety of formats to meet their needs for general information,popular topics and titles, and recreational reading;
  • Assistance and instruction in using Library resources to acquire information and enrichment;
  • Information about the community and community issues and access to free civic, cultural and entertainment activities;
  • Resource support for students in formal education, home schooling, vocational and preschool programs.

To achieve its mission the ACLD is committed to:

  • A well-trained, highly knowledgeable and approachable staff;
  • A collection of materials of ample depth and breadth to meet the needs of our diverse community;
  • State-of-the-art information technology; and
  • Facilities that are comfortable, welcoming, well maintained and well equipped.
Your rating: None Average: 4.3 (6 votes)
"Bookmark

About Alachua County Library District

The Alachua County Library District (ACLD) as 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 11 locations throughout Alachua County. Including branch locations in Alachua, Archer, Hawthorne, High Springs, Micanopy, Newberry, Waldo, and 4 locations in Gainesville.  The Library also operates two bookmobiles and multiple deposit collections throughout the county.

Financial Statements, Long Range Plan and more documents

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

Long Range Plan 2010-2015

Long Range Plan 2009-2014

Annual Accomplishments Report

In accordance with Florida law, Trustees and staff are pleased to submit the FY 2007 - 2008 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

Single Audit Report for  Fiscal Year 2007

Financial Statements

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year 2009

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year 2008