Jacksonville Public Library

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Basic Information

Address: 303 N. Laura Street Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone Number: 904-630-1020
Fax Number: 904-630-1108
Director: Barbara Gubbin

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Additional Information

Background Check: Yes
Population Served: 798,000
Ages for Volunteer: Minimum age 16
Hours of Service: Hours vary.
Minimum Hours Required: 30
Days of Service: 7
Mission Statement:

To connect people with ideas that enlighten, encourage, inspire, enrich, and delight.

Program History:

The Jacksonville Public Library has always welcomed citizens 16 years or older to volunteer. Before the recent growth to the library system the library had 10 - 20 ongoing volunteers. On Sept. 5, 2000, residents across Jacksonville turned out at the polls to approve The Better Jacksonville Plan (BJP) as a blueprint for Jacksonville's future. With BJP, renovations of existing branches as well as construction of six new regional units took place. On November 12, 2005, the new Main Library opened to the public and a rejuvenated volunteer program was launched. The library now has 200 - 300 ongoing volunteers.

Additional Information:

For a list of volunteer opportunities please visit our website at www.jpl.coj.net.