Services

Would you like a personal introduction to resources available at the Main Library? Need more time with a librarian than you can get over the phone or if you just walk in? Book at appointment with one of our librarians at the Main Library.

The Conference Center at the Main Library located in downtown Jacksonville, Florida rents meeting spaces to both public and private sector individuals, groups and organizations for training seminars, musical performances and recitals, weddings and business meetings. Call or e-mail the Conference Team, at (904) 255-6198 or jplconference@coj.net, to learn how JPL's Conference Center at the Main Library can help you with your event.

Do you have boxes of old photographs in storage?  Home movies on VHS?  Have you ever wanted to transfer them to DVD or share them online? Preserve your priceless memories and mementos with the Digitization Station in Special Collections at the Main Library.

#Choose the Right Card for You:

• E-Card: If you already have a library card, you do not need an e-card, you already have access to all digital library materials! Great for audiobook listeners; people with e-readers like Kindle, iPad, Nook, etc.; lovers of digital magazines; music and movie streamers. Apply online and your library card number and pin will be emailed to you. Available to Duval County residents only. Must visit a branch to sign up for a physical card.
• Library Card: Great for those who love to hold a physical book; people who want a browsing experience without the cost; people who need a place to use a computer, print or scan documents. Must show proof of Duval County residence and apply in-person.
• Educator Card: Great for educators of course. Educators who need to check out materials in bulk, and keep them for an extended period of time with no overdue fines. This card is available to educators in Duval County public, private and charter schools, as well as homeschool educators. The educator does not need to live in Duval County but must present proof of employment from a Duval County school and proof of home address at a Jacksonville Public Library branch.

Jacksonville Public Library’s new Mobile Print service is designed to suit the way you work. Now you can send print jobs from wherever you are—within the library, at home, or on the road—from any Internet-connected device to the library’s print management system. All you need is a library card!

After an initial setup and adding funds to your library account, you simply print and then visit any of the library’s 21 locations to release your secured print job and be on your way.

Need something to listen to? Looking for a new favorite band? Simply fill out the form and our staff will search out the music you love. The more information provided, the more specific will be our recommendations. Please allow 1 week for a response to your request.

The Jacksonville Public library is partnering with Library Journal  to bring the Indie Author Project service to you.  The Indie Author Project discovery platform is designed to expose your ebook to readers through the public library.   The Indie Author Project helps authors upload their work for inclusion into one or both of two online collections:  Library Journal’s Indie Author Project Select nation-wide collection and the Indie Author Project Florida.

Jacksonville Florida is the home of many talented writers, and to make their work accessible to the entire community, the Jacksonville Public Library created the Local Author Collection.

Fill out the form and bring a class or just stop on by and take a tour of the Main Library. The building is full of beautiful paintings, exhibits, sculptures and interesting architecture.

Main Library
303 N Laura Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 630-2665