Main Library

303 N. Laura Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 630-2665

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Mass Transit

JTA Bus Schedules

Architectural Firm

Carnegie Library (1905): Henry Klutho; Haydon Burns Library (1965): Taylor Hardwick; Main Library (2005): Robert A.M. Stern

History

Opened November 12, 2005 as the final library project in the Better Jacksonville Plan. The Main Library is over 300,000 sq. ft in size and is the largest public library in the state. It replaces the old Haydon Burns Main Library (November 1965 - September 2005) and the Jacksonville Free Public Library (June 1901 - November 1965).

Additional Information

Conference Center Information

Library Floor Plans & Highlights

Parking at the Library

School Bus Parking Guide

Take a Walking Tour of the Library

Jacksonville City Council District

District 4

• The library collection includes books, audiobooks on tape and CD, videos and DVDs, and recorded music on tape and CD.
• A floor dedicated to Special Collections such as the new Morris Ansbacher Map Collection and the African-American Collection.
• It houses the Center for Adult Learning headquarters and classrooms, as well as the Talking Books Library.
• A spacious teen room, the Popular Library, and a beautiful Children's Area
• Other areas include an electronic classroom, an auditorium and a multipurpose room, a conference center, an open-air courtyard and a bookstore operated by the Friends of the Library. Shelby's Café opened in 2007.
• Self-service checkout machines near the circulation desk.
• Hundreds of public computers offering Internet access, word processing and online reference resources including the Library catalog.
• Wireless Internet access for laptops, notebooks, and PDA devices.
• There are several works of art.
• Storytime programs for children of different age groups are held weekly.
• Various programs and displays for adults, teens and children are offered throughout the year.