Special District

General Information

Full Legal Name:
Alachua County Library District
Public Purpose Statement:
A key to building a better community by creating opportunities to participate, connect and discover.
Boundaries/Service Areas:
Alachua County
Services Provided:
Public library services
Charter:
Chapter 98-502, as amended by Chapter 2003-375, Laws of Florida
Statutory Authority:
Section 189.031, Florida Statutes
Date Established:
October 1, 1986
Establishing Entity:
Florida Legislature

Mailing Address:
Alachua County Library District
401 East University Avenue
Gainesville, Florida 32601
Email address:
asref@aclib.us
Telephone number:
352-334-3910
Web address:
www.aclib.us
Registered Agent:
Ms. Shaney T. Livingston
401 East University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
Telephone: 352-334-3910
Fax: 352-334-3918
slivingston@aclib.us

Governing Board Members

Image	Cynthia Moore Chestnut (Chair) Gainesville City Commission Governing Board Term: three years February 2022-May 2025	(352) 334-5016 200 E. University Ave. P. O. Box 490, Station 19 Gainesville, FL 32627
Image	Marihelen Wheeler (Vice-Chair) Board of County Commissioners - Alachua County Governing Board Term: four years November 2022-November 2026	(352) 264-6900 12 SE 1st St. Gainesville, FL 32601
Image	Mary Alford Board of County Commissioners - Alachua County Governing Board Term: four years January 2023-November 2027	(352) 264-6900 12 SE 1st St. Gainesville, FL 32601
Image	Ken Cornell Board of County Commissioners - Alachua County Governing Board Term: four years November 2022-November 2026	(352) 264-6900 12 SE 1st St. Gainesville, FL 32601
Image	Dr. Leanetta McNealy School Board of Alachua County Governing Board Term: four years November 2020-November 2024	(352) 955-7300 620 E. University Ave. Gainesville, FL 32601
Image	Reina Saco Gainesville City Commission Governing Board Term: three years January 2023-May 2026	(352) 334-5016 200 E. University Ave. P. O. Box 490, Station 19 Gainesville, FL 32627

The Alachua County Library District Governing Board may levy ad valorem taxes up to 1.5 mills for operational expenses, and all millage necessary to pay the principal and interest on general obligation bonds.
Total District Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2021-2022: 1.0856
Statutory Authority: Section 189.031

Fiscal Year Period:
October 1 through September 30
Annual Financial Report:
Florida Department of Financial Services-Local Government Financial Reporting
Final Complete Audit Report for the most recent completed fiscal year:
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) 2022