Jacksonville Public Library (city hall, beaches, budget)

[bmfphaedrus]

As it stands right now, the Jacksonville Public Library budget will be cut by $3.5 million in the new Fiscal Year beginning October 1.

The result of this significant reduction in funding will be fewer hours of service at all libraries; all libraries will be closed on Mondays. The Main Library and four regional libraries will continue to be open for four hours each on Sundays. However, in order to accommodate the budget cut and provide these Sunday hours, service hours will need to be reduced during the week at these locations. The Maxville Branch library will be closed.

In order to meet a budget reduction of $3.5 million, which represents almost 9% of the library operating budget, 41 full-time positions will be eliminated. In addition, 25 to 30 part-time positions will be lost.

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a public hearing on the city’s budget during its regularly scheduled meeting on September 13 beginning at 5 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall (117 West Duval Street). The final vote on the budget is September 27.

If you would like to support the library and would like to email your city council representative and the mayor, please visit this link:

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[eureka1]

As a frequent visitor I have been very impressed by your libraries and the high demand for services. Hope you can save the situation.

[FlyiMetro]

The Main Library in Hemming Plaza is a really nice library. What are the 4 regional libraries?

[madcapmagishion]

I know the library on 103rd Street the Webb Branch is one of the regional ones open on Sunday

[bmfphaedrus]

The four libraries open on Sunday (in addition to Main) are Webb, Highlands, South Mandarin, and Beaches.

[madcapmagishion]

Sounds about right, covers all of the geographic areas of the county.