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[[Image:WestFloridaPublicLibraryLogo.jpg|right|West Florida Public Library]]
The '''West Florida Public LibraryLibraries''' 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 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 nine five 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 [[Todd J. Humble]].
==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 ($0.20) per day per item, excluding days on which the library is closed. Overdue visual materials and CD-ROM resources collect a fine of one dollar twenty cents ($.20) 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.
