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[[Image:WestFloridaPublicLibraryLogo.jpg|right|West Florida Public Library]] | [[Image:WestFloridaPublicLibraryLogo.jpg|right|West Florida Public Library]] | ||
− | The '''West Florida Public | + | The '''West Florida Public Library''' system is an organization of libraries that serve the Pensacola area, with all of its branch libraries in Escambia County. |
The Library System currently has approximately 360,000 books, 36,000 audio resources, and 14,000 video resource in circulation. In addition to its branch libraries, the Library System operates a mobile library, the "Bookmobile", which visits a number of areas in Escambia County each week. | The Library System currently has approximately 360,000 books, 36,000 audio resources, and 14,000 video resource in circulation. In addition to its branch libraries, the Library System operates a mobile library, the "Bookmobile", which visits a number of areas in Escambia County each week. | ||
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==Branch libraries== | ==Branch libraries== | ||
− | [[Image:DowntownLibrary.jpg|thumb|right|The | + | [[Image:DowntownLibrary.jpg|thumb|right|The downtown Pensacola branch library]] |
− | *[[Pensacola Public Library]] — [[ | + | *[[Pensacola Public Library]] — [[Downtown Pensacola]] |
− | *[[Lucia M. Tryon Branch Library]] — | + | *[[Lucia M. Tryon Branch Library]] — on Langley Ave. |
− | *[[Southwest Branch Library]] — | + | *[[Southwest Branch Library]] — in southwest Pensacola, near Perdido Key |
− | *[[Century Branch Library | + | *[[Century Branch Library]] |
− | *[[Westside Branch Library]] — [[ | + | *[[Westside Branch Library]] — [[West Pensacola]] |
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==History== | ==History== | ||
− | A subscription library was established in Pensacola by the [[Pensacola Library Association]] in [[1885]]. | + | A subscription library was established in Pensacola by the [[Pensacola Library Association]] in [[1885]]. |
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+ | In [[1911]], the [[Wikipedia:Carnegie Corporation of New York|Carnegie Corporation]] offered a $25,000 grant to establish a public library in Pensacola, if the city would commit but a tenth of that amount. The public voted not to accept the "tainted" money, however, and the [[Pensacola City Council]] rejected the grant on [[July 13]].<ref>''[http://books.google.com/books?id=ts4pAAAAYAAJ Herald of Gospel Liberty]''. Christian Pub. Association, 1911.</ref> A similar offer seems to have been made again in [[1916]], but was again refused by the city. | ||
+ | Pensacola did not have a public library until [[1938]], when it was opened through the work of [[Lucia Tryon]] in the [[old Christ Church]] building. The old church building reopened as the library on [[February 15]], 1938 with 3,352 donated books. | ||
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The branches as well as the Bookmobile are funded primarily by the [[City of Pensacola]] and [[Escambia County]]. The branches also receive aid supplement funds from the state of Florida, as well as Federal grant money. | The branches as well as the Bookmobile are funded primarily by the [[City of Pensacola]] and [[Escambia County]]. The branches also receive aid supplement funds from the state of Florida, as well as Federal grant money. | ||
− | The West Florida Public Library system is administered by the [[West Florida Public Library Board]], which is made up of | + | The West Florida Public Library system is administered by the [[West Florida Public Library Board]], which is made up of nine members, of which three each are appointed by the [[Pensacola City Council]] and the [[Escambia County Commission]]. The current director of the library system is [[Gene Fisher]]. |
==Borrowing policies== | ==Borrowing policies== | ||
− | Patrons of the West Florida Public Library may borrow up to fifteen (15) books at a time, for up to three weeks. Only four (4) audio/visual materials may be borrowed at a time, however. Overdue books and audio materials collect a fine of ten cents ($0. | + | Patrons of the West Florida Public Library may borrow up to fifteen (15) books at a time, for up to three weeks. Only four (4) audio/visual materials may be borrowed at a time, however. Overdue books and audio materials collect a fine of ten cents ($0.10) per day per item, excluding days on which the library is closed. Overdue visual materials and CD-ROM resources collect a fine of one dollar ($1.00) per day per item. Unpaid fines exceeding $3.00 will prevent a patron from borrowing materials until paid. |
All materials borrowed from the Library can be returned to any library branch, regardless of the branch from which they were borrowed. | All materials borrowed from the Library can be returned to any library branch, regardless of the branch from which they were borrowed. | ||
− | West Florida Public Library cards are free for residents of Escambia county. Non-residents may apply for a card, but will be required to pay a nonrefundable $50 annual fee. Replacement of a lost card costs $3. Children under the age of 12 can apply for a card with parental permission. | + | West Florida Public Library cards are free for residents of Escambia county. Non-residents may apply for a card, but will be required to pay a nonrefundable $50 annual fee. Replacement of a lost card costs $3. Children under the age of 12 can apply for a card with parental permission. A patron must be over the age of 18 to borrow video and CD-ROM resources, however. A library card application form can be obtained at any branch library or downloaded from the Library's website. |
==Library Website== | ==Library Website== |