Field Trip to Library

The Pablo Creek Regional Public Library 

The Pablo Creek Regional Public Library is a facility located on beach blvd in Jacksonville and is a good size with just one level and looks very much like a traditional library. While there is a section for children it is somewhat basic in its appearance and not quite as inviting as some others I have seen that seem to cater more to children.  There are computers for adults but they are set up on long tables in areas that aren’t private and located where the traffic is high. The library has free wi-fi access and all 40 computers offer internet access. Even still, there were only a couple people on the computers in one area but a few more in another area. A few people were reading books near the bookshelves who were probably just skimming the storylines.  

Several programs are offered free of charge at this library for children, teens and adults  including classes for English for speakers of other languages which seems to be very well organized, established and interesting. This library did not have an area, equipment or materials specifically for people with special needs. There are audiobooks, music and movies that can be checked out in addition to books, for both children and adults. Checkouts can be done without assistance at self-service checkout machines near the front and there is an automated return center as well.  There are several private meeting rooms which look like they can be used for many different things. I noticed that there were an ample number of hard wooden tables and chairs but not sofas or overstuffed chairs for a more comfortable ‘living room’ seating experience. The age groups those were there within my time library, from 30-60, in Thursday at 3-6 pm.

The library is open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 10-6, Wednesday and Thursday 1-9, and Sunday 1-5, Monday it is closed.

There are some pic of my visiting:

There is a pic from their website: