Librarians at your branch can make recommendations based on your tastes and show you tools to help find materials related to your interests. Also, our Books, Movies, Music… page highlights the best of our collection.
The library connects people with a wide variety of literacy classes and related programs. These include GED preparation, tutoring programs and classes on English as a second language. Please see our Literacy page for details.
Requests may be made online via the Request Materials page. Items requested will either be purchased for the Library or borrowed for you from another library via a service called Interlibrary Loan. If the item is purchased, a hold will be placed for you, and you will be notified when the item arrives at the location you select. If the Library cannot purchase or borrow the item, you will be notified.
The library provides information and research services in person at any branch, by phone at (352) 334-3939, or through our email a question form.
For most questions, it is best to start at your branch. Staff at your branch library can answer most questions, or direct you to the person who can answer your question most efficiently. Branch contacts are listed on each branch web page, which can be accessed via the LOCATIONS menu at top of page, or by clicking your branch name in this popup list. If you need to contact Administration, a list of library administrators is available on the Library Staff page.
Branch information, including maps, driving directions and hours, can be found on our Locations page, or by clicking your branch name in this popup list.
Library branches provide a variety of programs, from regularly scheduled storytimes for preschoolers to film series and special author appearances for adults. See our Events calendar for scheduled programs. To see a list of upcoming events at one branch, select EVENTS in the top menu on this page, then click on your branch's name.
Contact your local branch and ask to speak to the librarian in charge of displays.
Meeting space is available at most library locations. All meetings must be open to everyone. No attendance or entry fee may be charged. Commercial sales and business promotions are prohibited. Schedule in advance with the branch of your choice or use our online reservation system.
Schedule a library tour, storytime, classroom visit or other special program by calling the branch of your choice.
The library has 2 bookmobiles that make stops at locations in Gainesville and around Alachua County on a regular schedule. A map of stops and details about this service are on our Bookmobile page, or you may phone Bookmobile staff at (352) 334-3992.
The library will gladly provide accommodations for accessibility, and offers a variety of materials for people with disabilities. Please see the Special Needs Services web page for details.
Eldery and homebound residents can receive mail delivery of library materials. Those living in retirement or nursing homes also might have access to small collections the library provides. Please see the Special Needs Services web page for details.
