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Alachua County Library District Serves 270,000 Residents
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Alachua County Library Serves Over 270,000 Residents

The Alachua County Library District serves over 270,000 residents with its headquarters library, 11 branches, bookmobile, and outreach programs.

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09/18/2026 · Alachua County edition

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The Alachua County Library District (ACLD) provides public library services to approximately 270,393 residents across Alachua County. The independent special taxing district, established in 1986, operates its administrative offices in Gainesville.

The ACLD offers a comprehensive range of services through its headquarters library, 11 branch libraries, and a bookmobile. The district also collaborates with Santa Fe College and the University of Florida to offer Library Partnership Branches and runs an outreach services program.

A Library District Board of Trustees governs the ACLD, ensuring access to resources and programs for the county's population. The district has served the community for 40 years.

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