In order to sufficiently fund library operations, programs and services, the library budget is supplemented with various private, state and federal grants, and private donations through the library’s Resource Development Office, Jacksonville Friends of the Public Library and the Jacksonville Public Library Foundation.
Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budget
Salaries and Benefits:
$17,925,821
Direct Operating Expenses (General Fund)
$2,678,392
Library Books and Materials
$3,799,153
ITD Allocations
$1,870,047
Other Internal Services Allocations
$3,620,869
Indirect Costs
$3,084,435
Total City General Funds*
$32,978,717
State Aid FY2017 Grant**
(Equipment, furniture, books and materials)
$874,255
Grand Total:
$33,852,972
*Funding source: City of Jacksonville
**Funding source: State Aid to Libraries
