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==Branch libraries==
[[Image:DowntownLibrary.jpg|thumb|right|The downtown Downtown Pensacola branch library]]*[[Pensacola Public Library]] — [[Downtown 239 North Spring Street, Pensacola, FL 32502]]*[[Lucia M. Tryon Branch Library]] — on [[1200 Langley Ave.Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32504]]*[[Southwest Branch Library]] — in southwest [[12248 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola, near Perdido KeyFL 32507]]*[[Century Branch Library]] — [[7991 N. Century Boulevard, Century, FL 32535]]*[[Westside Branch Library]] — [[1301 West Gregory Street, Pensacola, FL 32502]]*[[Molino Branch Library]] — [[6450 Highway 95A North, Molino, FL 32577]]*[[West Florida Genealogy Library]] — [[5740 North 9th Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32504]] 
==History==
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 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 FisherTodd 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 ($0.1020) 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 ($1.0020) 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.
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==
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