Jacksonville Public Library, Jacksonville

Name: Jacksonville Public Library
Address: 303 N Laura St, Jacksonville, 32202-3505, United States
Telephone: +1 904-630-2665

#59 among attractions in Jacksonville

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Jacksonville Public Library, Jacksonville

Facts and practical information

The Jacksonville Public Library is the public library system of Jacksonville, Florida. It primarily serves Jacksonville and Duval County, and is also used by the neighboring Baker, Nassau, Clay, and St. Johns Counties. It is one of the largest library systems in Florida, with a collection of over three million items. A division of the city government, the library has the third largest group of city employees after the city's Fire Department and Sheriff's Office. There are twenty branches and a Main Library in the system. ()

Established: 1878 (146 years ago)Coordinates: 30°19'44"N, 81°39'28"W

Address

303 N Laura StDowntown JacksonvilleJacksonville 32202-3505 United States

Contact

+1 904-630-2665

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Day trips

Jacksonville Public Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Laura Street, EverBank Field, Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.

~740 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping district
Laura Street, Jacksonville
4 min walk • Laura Street is a north–south street in Jacksonville, Florida, United States, named for the daughter of the city's founder, Isaiah D. Hart. Historically, the downtown portion of Laura Street has been considered the financial district of Jacksonville.
1.3 miE
Sport venue, Sport
EverBank Field, Jacksonville
33 min walk • TIAA Bank Field is an American football stadium located in Jacksonville, Florida, that primarily serves as the home facility of the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League.
~1610 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville
8 min walk • Nestled along the Northbank of the St. Johns River, Jacksonville Landing was a bustling marketplace and a beloved social hub in Jacksonville, Florida. For years, it served as a go-to destination for both locals and tourists looking to enjoy shopping, dining,...
0.8 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville
21 min walk • VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena is a multi-purpose arena located in Jacksonville, Florida. It currently serves as the home arena of the Jacksonville Icemen of the ECHL, the Jacksonville Giants of the American Basketball Association, and the Jacksonville Sharks of the National Arena League.
0.9 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
121 Financial Ballpark, Jacksonville
24 min walk • 121 Financial Ballpark is a baseball park in Jacksonville, Florida. It is the home stadium of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Minor League Baseball team, who play in the International League. The facility opened in 2003.
~1500 ftS
Bridge
Main Street Bridge, Jacksonville
8 min walk • The Main Street Bridge, officially the John T. Alsop Jr. Bridge, is a bridge crossing the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida. It was the second bridge built across the river. It carries four lanes of traffic, and is signed as US 1/US 90. A lift bridge, it opened in July 1941 at a cost of $1.5 million.
~190 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Jacksonville
1 min walk • The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, also known as MOCA Jacksonville, is a contemporary art museum in Jacksonville, Florida, funded and operated as a "cultural institute" of the University of North Florida.
~1180 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Florida Theatre, Jacksonville
6 min walk • The Florida Theatre is a historic American movie theater located in Jacksonville, Florida. Opened in April 1927, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on November 4, 1982. On April 18, 2012, the AIA's Florida Chapter placed the building on its list of Florida Architecture: 100 Years. 100 Places.
~530 ftNW
City hall, Architecture
St. James Building, Jacksonville
3 min walk • The St. James Building is a historic building in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida, currently housing Jacksonville City Hall. It was designed by architect Henry John Klutho and opened in 1912. One of many structures in downtown Jacksonville designed by Klutho after the Great Fire of 1901, it is considered his Prairie School masterpiece.
~1170 ftS
Event space, Social club
Wells Fargo Center, Jacksonville
6 min walk • Wells Fargo Center is a skyscraper in the downtown area of Jacksonville, Florida, at the southeast corner of Bay and Laura streets. Standing 535 feet tall, it is the city's second-tallest building. It was formerly known as the Modis Building until 2011, when Wells Fargo acquired the naming rights.
~600 ftW
Park, Playground
James Weldon Johnson Park, Jacksonville
3 min walk • James Weldon Johnson Park is a 1.54-acre public park in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida. Originally a village green, it was the first and is the oldest park in the city.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jacksonville Public Library?

Nearby attractions include Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Jacksonville (1 min walk), Memorial Park, Jacksonville (3 min walk), Snyder Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, Jacksonville (3 min walk), Greenleaf & Crosby Building, Jacksonville (3 min walk).

How to get to Jacksonville Public Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jacksonville Public Library:

Train

James Weldon Johnson Park (4 min walk)
Rosa Parks (8 min walk)

Bus

Bay P • Lines: 1, 17, 18, 3, 5, 5A, 5B (7 min walk)
Bay S • Lines: 200, 4, 86, Nassau Express Select (8 min walk)