Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the libraries located?
The main branch, the PENSACOLA PUBLIC LIBRARY, is located at 200 W. Gregory Street in downtown Pensacola on the corner of Spring and Gregory. 436-5060.
Coming from I-10: Take I-10 to I-110. Stay on I-110 until you get to the Gregory Street exit. Gregory Street will only go one way (West). Stay on Gregory Street until you come to the library on the corner of Gregory and Spring. You will pass through 5 traffic lights on Gregory before you get to the library.
Coming from the Warrington / NAS Pensacola Area: Take Gulf Beach Hwy east. Gulf Beach Hwy will become Barrancas Blvd and then Garden St. Take Garden St. until you get to Baylen St. Turn left (north) onto Baylen. Take Baylen to Gregory St. Turn left (west).
The library is on the corner of Gregory and Spring Streets.
Coming from UWF: Take University Parkway south until you get to Davis Road. Turn right. You may get on I-10 going west from Davis. The on ramp will be after the second traffic light, and then follow the above directions labeled Coming from I-10. Or stay on Davis Hwy. until you come to Cervantes Street. Turn right (west). Take Cervantes to Spring Street. Spring Street will be a one way street turning left (south). The library is on the corner of Spring and Gregory.
Coming from Gulf Breeze: Take Gulf Breeze Parkway north across the Pensacola Bay Bridge. When you get to the other side, the road will veer off and become Gregory Street. Stay on Gregory Street until you get to the library (about 3 miles). You will pass Ninth Ave. and the on ramp for I-110 and then go through about 5 traffic lights before you come to the
library.
The Tryon Branch Library is located at 5740 N. Ninth Ave in Pensacola on the corner of Ninth Ave. and College Blvd. inside the entrance to Pensacola Junior College. For more information: 494-7373.
The Southwest Branch Library is located at 12385 Sorrento Road on the corner of Sorrento and Bauer Roads. 453-7780.
The Gulf Breeze Branch Library is located at 1060 Shoreline Drive off Gulf Breeze Parkway (Hwy 98) in Gulf Breeze Proper near City Hall. 932-5166
The Navarre Branch Library is located at 8484 James M. Harvell Road off Hwy 87. 936-6120.
The Milton Branch Library is located at 805 Alabama St. one block east of Stewart St. 623-5565.
The Jay Branch Library is located at 5259 Booker Lane off Hwy 4 behind City Hall in the Jay Civic center. 675-6293
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What are the library hours?
Escambia County libraries, which include Pensacola Public Library, Tryon Branch Library and Southwest Branch Library are open:
Tuesday - Thursday 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday and Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The Pensacola Public Library is additionally open Sundays 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM. All Escambia County branches are closed Mondays.
Santa Rosa County branches, which include Gulf Breeze, Navarre, and Milton are open:
Monday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday - Thursday 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday and Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Closed Sunday
The Jay Branch Library is open:
Tuesday - Friday 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
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How do I get a library card?
You can apply for a library card at any of the branches in the West Florida Regional Library system. You will need to bring personal identification verifying your current local address. Proof of address may be a Florida’s driver’s license, Florida ID card, current utility bill or rent receipt, tax bill or voter registration card. First-time borrowers are limited to two items for check-out.
A downloadable
application is provided for your
convenience. Please complete the form
and bring it to any of our branches. The
application is a pdf file that requires
Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have
this, you may obtain a free version by
clicking here
and following the instructions for the
download.
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Do you have computers for public use?
Every branch in the system has computers with internet access and word processing capabilities. Additionally the Pensacola Public Library has a ten-station computer lab which offers open lab time and computer classes. To reserve a computer for current and next day use, you may call the branch nearest you or the Computer Lab at 436-5088.
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Do you have programs for children?
Every branch, with the exception of the Jay Branch Library, offers preschool Story Times for ages 3 to 5. The Pensacola Public Library and the Tryon Branch Library also offer Toddler Time for 2-year-olds and their parents. Additionally, most branches offer after school programs for grades K-5, and all branches participate in the Florida Libraries Youth Program during the Summer. See Children’s Services for schedules and more information.
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How can I see what I have checked out?
You may access your account by clicking on Search Our Catalog on the bar on the left. Once you login at the Search Our Catalog page, click on My Account in the top right hand corner. You will need your library card number and your PIN
number. See FAQ regarding PINs. Any problems, please call 436-5060.
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Can I renew my books?
Once you access your account you may renew materials by following the directions on the screen. Materials that are overdue or that have been requested by another patron may not be renewed. Any problems, please call 436-5060.
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How many materials can I check out at one time and for how long?
You may check out up to 15 books, four audiocassettes, four CDs and one CD-ROM for three weeks and four videos and four DVDS for one week.
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How much are fines for late materials?
Books, audiocassettes, and CDs are $.10 a day. Videos, DVDs and CD ROMs are $1.00 a day excluding those days the library is closed.
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Do you have meeting rooms?
The Pensacola Public Library, Tryon Branch Library, Gulf Breeze Branch Library, Navarre Branch Library and Milton Branch Library, all have meeting rooms open to the public. The meeting rooms seat approximately 50 people and are available to groups free of charge provided the rooms are used for lawful non-commercial purposes. To reserve a room, call the desired branch or Community Relations at 436-5060.
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How do I change my PIN number?
1)
When you log on (in the top right hand
corner of the Search Our Catalog page),
enter your library card number in the
User ID field and the word CHANGEME in
the field for your PIN.
2) Click on "Login to iBistro."
3) You should be at the User PIN
Change page where you are asked to enter
your PIN again. Again type
CHANGEME and then whatever PIN you
desire in the two fields at the bottom
of the page.
4) Click "Change PIN," and
your PIN is successfully changed.
Please Note: With the previous system,
the last four digits of your phone
number was your PIN. You may use
this again or any other password that
you desire. However, the library
does not have access to your PIN.
If you forget your PIN, we can not
retrieve it for you. Make sure
whatever PIN you choose, you have some
way to remember it.
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