Mission Statement

The Alachua County Library District offers the residents of Alachua County:

- Access to materials in a variety of formats to meet their needs for general information, popular topics and titles, and recreational reading;

- Assistance and instruction in using Library resources to acquire information and enrichment;

- Information about the community and community issues and access to free civic, cultural and entertainment activities;

- Resource support for students in formal education, home schooling, vocational and preschool programs.

To achieve its mission the ACLD is committed to:

- A well-trained, highly knowledgeable and approachable staff;

- A collection of materials of ample depth and breadth to meet the needs of our diverse community;

- State-of-the-art information technology;

- Facilities that are comfortable, welcoming, well maintained and well equipped.