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Jacksonville Public Library |
Jacksonville Public Library, serving an area of 780,000 residents, has a collection of 2,200,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 132,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 56,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.
Staffing consists of 330 employees, of whom 110 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 15 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $2,500,000. Patrons make 2,500,000 visits annually, and check out materials 5,200,000 times. Thirty-one percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
| Location | 122 North Ocean Street Jacksonville Florida 32202 |
| Phone | 904-630-1994 |