Upcoming Dates

2010/2011 Budget Hearing Meeting Dates

Notice is hereby given that Finance Chair, Daniel Davis will meet with the Finance Committee members in Council Chambers located at 117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor, St. James Building on the following dates to discuss the 2010-2011 Budget.

Thurs., 8/12/10 – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (break from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

Thurs., 8/19/10 – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (break from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

Thurs., 8/26/10 – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (break from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

The 2010 City Budget Workshops have concluded and the Final Report can be downloaded from the Resources page.

Public Libraries

The Public Library’s purpose is to provide information, education and cultural experiences to the community.

This year, the library will install new self-check out machines to replace older models. These will also allow customers to make payments via credit cards.

It has established relationships with the Jacksonville Zoo, Communities in Schools, Duval County Public Schools and the Jacksonville Children’s Commission as a way to develop children’s programming that promotes reading and learning.

It’s expected that 5.35 million people will use the library and circulate more than 9.55 million items this fiscal year, and more than 224,000 people will attend library programs. Currently 363 fulltime employees work in the Jacksonville Public Library system.

Budget

The total budget, which includes the General Fund and a Special Revenue Fund, for the Jacksonville Public Library is $41,939,848.

The General Fund - GSD budget is $41,789,848.

Click here to view a detailed breakdown of the Public Libraries budget.