About

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, with 12 branch locations, two bookmobiles, and multiple deposit collections.  ACLD's goal is to provide all community members with free, open and equal access to education, information, and entertainment.

Mission Statement

Alachua County Library District: a key to building a better community by creating opportunities to participate, connect and discover.

Planning Documents

Notice of Public Meeting

Wednesday – September 19, 2018, 5:30 PM
Public Budget Hearing. Meeting Room A, Headquarters Library, 401 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL.

Wednesday – September 19, 2018, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING BUDGET HEARING
Alachua County Library District Governing Board. Meeting Room A, Headquarters Library, 401 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL.

Wednesday – September 19, 2018, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
Alachua County Library District Board of Trustees Meeting. Foundation, Headquarters Library, 401 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL.

 

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Library Policies

ACLD in the News

Take a sneak peek at the Fall Friends of the Library Book Sale, October 13-17
Posted by: NickieK
Collector's Corner features first editions, rare finds and even vinyl records.
Check out something INCREDIBLE
Posted by: NickieK
September is Library Card Sign-up Month the perfect time to get a library card.

Press Releases

THINK...

The Library District's quarterly newsletter and program guide.

THINK autumn 2018 cover

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