Recently, Jeff Gray, a kind and quiet activist and first amendment auditor who has a YouTube…read morechannel with hundreds of thousands of subscribers, stood with his handmade sign that says, 'God Bless the Homeless Vets'... not panhandling or being loud an obnoxious... outside the library. On public land, totally legal. Sarah, the manager at the library told him he wasn't wanted and he must be at least 50 feet away, across the street. He respectfully told her that he was on public land and that he was fine were he was. She sent security out to tell him to leave. He stayed. A gaggle of 'Karens' came out to tell him how wrong he was and one called 911, lying to the operator by saying he was getting loud, though he was the quietest one there. The police came, and informed the library staff that they were wrong and that Jeff was right, that he didn't have to leave just because they didn't like the way he looked or his message, 'God Bless Homeless Vets'. Betcha none of them served our country as they look down upon others who have. Maybe they should read the Constitution there at the library. You embarrassed yourself, Sarah, for all to see. Here is the video, and please notice the kindness that was bestowed on Jeff by a caring resident before Sarah and the Karen gagglers entered the chat. Sarah, you are not a king or tyrant but a public servant. Learn. Grow. Do better. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqa-GH46xbw

Art by the…read moreocean The Anastasia Island Public Library is a small library that is part of the St. John's Country library system. Actually part of St Augustine, it is somewhat isolated from the city and is on Anastasia island A library that is very mundane and boring seen from the outside, it becomes simply stunning once you start to look around the interior. Incredible birdhouses, lighthouses, fantastic scenes of indigenous birds and wildlife and other incredible works of art are everywhere. The kid's room is a wonderful place where young imaginations can run wild. Sure the library has books and computers but it is the art and decor that makes this library very, very special. An ordinary place for books that was turned into a very, very cool place to walk slowly and see unique things that will stimulate and excite.

Would not of made it through college without this place! I even fell asleep one night and was…read morelocked in until morning time !!!! One best additions to Flagler College!

From the owner: The Proctor Library is a private college library and is open to Flagler College students, staff,…read morefaculty and alumni.

What an incredible first experience at the Bartram Trail Branch! My family and I recently moved to…read moreFlorida, and from the moment we walked through the doors, every single person we interacted with was kind, welcoming, and genuinely eager to help. They didn't just answer our questions, they went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. A very special shoutout to Alex. I always get a little nervous telling people we're new to Florida because everything is unfamiliar, but Alex made us feel right at home. She was unbelievably patient, warm, and just an all-around amazing person. You can tell she truly loves helping people, and that kind of service is rare. If there were a way to write a letter to her manager, the library board, or even the Chamber of Commerce recognizing how wonderful she is, I absolutely would. Employees like Alex make a lasting impression and are the reason people keep coming back. Thank you to everyone at the Bartram Trail Branch for making our family feel so welcome. We walked in hoping to get library cards and walked out feeling like we had found a little piece of our new community. Five stars isn't enough!

Being a Duval resident, I can't check out books here. BUT one of my favorite things about this…read morelibrary is their book sale! They always have such a great selection of books to purchase. Paperbacks are $2 and hard covers are $3. Can't beat that! The librarians are so nice and helpful. And they have great areas to sit and read or study as well. It is definitely one of my favorite libraries in the area! And bonus - right now they're decorated for the 250th anniversary of America. So fun.

An indispensable resource for anyone writing Florida history. Thank you, thank you, thank you!read more

from there web site - The Research Library of the St. Augustine Historical Society specializes in…read morelocal history, Florida colonial history and genealogy. The collection includes maps, photographs, vertical subject files, church records, circuit court cases, city government records, manuscript collections, circuit court records, and biographical files. The online catalog indexes the book collection, manuscript finding aids, the map and photographic collections. The Research Library is a specialized, closed-stack library, with the exception of a small reference collection in the main reading room; the librarians will retrieve what you need. There is no charge to use the library but there are charges for photocopies and reproductions. The library collects all things related to St. Augustine and St. Johns County. Hours: Tuesdays through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Research Library is closed on Thanksgiving Day, and the day after. We also have shortened hours on Christmas Eve, and are closed Christmas Day. Unfortunately I and usually visiting St. Augustine on weekends and after hours.

This is the best library ever! There is a store you can go in buy books plus books sales and the…read morestaff are so sweet and friendly and helpful and amazing it is clean and organized and incredible place if you want some peace and quiet! I been coming here for years it is my favorite in the world! I love the staff so much they all deserve raises!! Plus so passionate and patient and lovely I hope this library comes to Virginia we need one of these! It is especially unique and special and very beautiful and great for all ages so magical! It is the best place ever!! I am obsessed with this place my favorite place in the world! Thank you for all your hard work and devotion to the community and others u appreciate you so much thank you for everything you all are heroes! Happy summer everyone! From Lauren

The staff here seemed a little more mature than at some other branches, and everyone I interacted…read morewith was friendly and welcoming. They have dedicated areas for kids, teens, a quiet room, public computers with internet access, and a hallway filled with discounted books. It also looks like they offer plenty of activities and programs for all ages, which is great to see. My favorite feature, though, was the drive-up book return. I know it might sound like a small thing, but on those days when you're feeling overstimulated and just want to return your books without getting out of the car, it's absolutely perfect. Whoever came up with that idea deserves some credit because it's honestly genius.

We stopped by Flagler College while visiting St. Augustine and honestly it's worth a walk around…read more The grounds are really well kept and pretty to just stroll through. The standout is definitely the main dome building inside. The interior is genuinely stunning, like the kind of place that makes you feel like you're in Europe somewhere rather than Florida. We were not expecting that at all. We also happened to walk through the quad right as some kind of dunk tank event was going on where students were getting people to pay to try to dunk faculty members. We had no idea what was going on but we stopped and watched for a while because how could you not? If you're already in St. Augustine it's an easy and free thing to add to your day. Just walk around, admire the beauty, and hope you get lucky enough to catch something fun happening on campus like we did.

The architecture and artwork is stunning. This is an active college so there's limited visibility…read morebut it is free to step in and take a look around. I'd say it's definitely worth checking out as you're in and out pretty quickly. Can't complain!

Really enjoyed our visit to the Southeast Branch Library. The staff was friendly, everything was…read moreclean and well organized, and there's a lot more here than just checking out books. They have a great teen area, activities for kids and adults, creative book displays, free books, and plenty of programs going on throughout the month. I also liked the little interactive touches like the "Would You Rather?" voting station. It makes the library feel welcoming and like an actual part of the community instead of just a building full of books.

Patrons of the SE Brach of St John's County Public Library:…read moreToday the librarian told me I returned 2 books in damaged format. Yes, 1 Book I will own up to and will have to replace, but the 2nd book had not any noteworthy damage. However, the librarian told me I would have to pay roughly $57.00 to replace both books. I feel this is outrageous, and I wonder why the library system does not have a refurbishing team. In my former state and library system, there was a refurbishing team set up to repair damaged goods. I pay my taxes to the state of FL which also pays for their county libraries and yet I am now double paying for damaged goods. This does not seem fair. So, patron of the library system please be aware of your materials. Also of note, the librarian named Jocelyn accosted me outside the library about the damaged materials. I feel angered by her malicious onset outside the library in the parking lot. This sort of behavior should have been handled in a more professional manner.

Beautiful library in Palm Coast. They have a free books section and a small book store as well. The…read morelibrary is very large and has many resources for studying and getting work done. They also have passport application and photo services. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff.

This is a wonderful library. Wednesday morning pre school story time is a treat, and was a favorite…read morepast time. The librarians / staff are kind and helpful, and the children's section has a huge selection of books, as well as stem activities like legos, puzzles, and even little tablets with games.

Old schools books and…read moreElsie The Hastings Public Library is a in a building that used to be an elementary school. That's not uncommon, some of the coolest libraries I have been in have been schools in a previous life. The library has a very spacious feel to it and you can flow from room to room without running into other people or stuff. Has a definitely school type feel to it. The kids room is especially nice and was obviously design for play as much as reading. All kinds of things to keep the hyperactive delinquents occupied. A nice community room and some very friendly and helpful librarians as well as computers and wifi make this a library that is both very practical but still has that small town charm. To make it even better, the library has a resident kitty named Elsie. She of course goes where ever she wants but learned never to be intrusive and bother people that don't want her around. Of course when she found out we were more than willing to give her attention we couldn't get rid of her. Hastings is a cool library in a small town. You can get books, magazines, attend the numerous programs, use the computers and even hug a wonderful kitty. You can't ask for anymore than that from a library.

My first visit to get a library card and attend a program. Turns out the speaker cancelled 2 days…read moreprior. The librarian was helpful and efficient.

6/25/25 I was surprised I did not have more reviews bec I request my monthly book club books from…read morethis library! They are always quick to get the book and contact me. I come in with my phone that has library code on my app and check the books out and leave! Very easy and quick!

Their children's programs are over and above! So great!!! I can't praise them enough!!!read more