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Library Director
Patricia Gould
185 Miracle Strip Parkway, SE
Contact us: 850-833-9590 or
E-Mail:  The Library

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General Information


Location 185 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548-6614
Phone: 850-833-9590

Parking is located behind the library on First Street, east of Eglin Parkway. Additional free city parking is available on Ferry Road.

Hours of Operation

Monday: 10-8
Tuesday: 9-6
Wednesday: 9-6
Thursday: 9-6
Friday: 10-5
Saturday: 10-4
Sunday: Closed

So that everyone can enjoy the library's resources, we've established the following policies:

  • * All circulating items check out for 14 days. DVDs and VHS check out for 1 week.
    * Patrons may check out up to 15 items to include:
    * 3 videos. (Note: $1 per day fine and no vhs/dvd on child's cards)
    * 3 "New" (yellow sticker) items.
    * 2 items in a non-fiction subject area. (If you are in need of more information on a topic, our staff may be able to assist you with electronic resources and reference help).

Fines

  • $ .10 per day per item for books and audiobooks.
    $1.00 per day for videos, cd's, and dvd's.
    $1.00 each video rewind fee.
    $1.00 each for damaged media cases.

Renewals

Items may be renewed once by phone, in person, or online if no one else has requested the item.

NON-Renewal Materials

  • * Videos
    * "New" items
    * Overdue items
    * Reserved items

Items may be returned in our bookdrop or at any of the Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative libraries, including Destin, Valparaiso, Niceville, Crestview, and Mary Esther.


Online Catalog


Online Catalog

The On-Line Catalog searches all Okaloosa County Cooperative Libraries. Click on the Title or "Other Locations" to see which libraries own the title. Click "My Account" tab to view items out, holds, fines, and to renew materials. Request materials that are checked out or at another location.

The Fort Walton Beach Library invites all residents of Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa County to join our city library. See Getting a Library Card. The print and media collection includes 70,000 books and bound volumes, 2,000 audiobooks, tapes and CD's, 1,300 videos, and over 180 subscriptions to periodicals, microforms, and serials.

We offer access to the Northwest Florida Daily News (formerly the Playground Daily News) in microfilm as far back as 1915.

The library is a member of the Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative (OCPLC), which allows us to quickly acquire via courier materials for our patrons from the five other local public libraries in the cooperative. We also share our Online Catalog.

Other services include:

  • * A selection of research databases via the Florida Electronic Library. (Enter the barcode from your library card for the ID number)
    * Weekly children's storyhour and summer reading programs.
    * "Carpet Surfers" storytime for babies and toddlers.
    * The "Page Turners" book discussion group.
    * Adult programming to include local author visits.
    * Interlibrary loan service.
    * Community art displays.
    * Reserves on popular titles.
    * A meeting room for library and community activities.
    * Individual study rooms.
    * Internet Access.
    * Friends of the Library.
    * Volunteer opportunities.
    * An assistive reading device for the visually impaired.
    * Wheelchairs and scooters for the disabled.
    * And a friendly and courteous staff to help you with your information and pleasure-reading needs


Children's Services


Preschool Story Time
  • (3-5 year olds, includes 6 year olds in the summer)
  • Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday. 10:00 a.m.

Carpet Surfers Story Time

  • (babies, 0-2)
  • Every 1st and 3rd Thursday. 9:00 a.m.

Call the library or check the Library Calendar for dates and further details on children's programs.

A SUMMER READING PROGRAM is offered every year for ages 7-11. A variety of stories and activities are provided.



Library History


History of the Library
  • * In 1955, the first city ordinance establishing the governance and funding of the library was passed.
  • * In 1961, the library board hired its first children's librarian.
  • * In 1963, the library building at 105 Miracle Strip Pkwy. was dedicated.
  • * In 1995, the library's catalog was automated to allow computer access to the collection and automated circulation.
  • * In 1998, the library joined the Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative, allowing access to our collection to citizens across the county.


The Library is now located in downtown Fort Walton Beach in a spacious and modern 24,000 square foot building facing Hwy. 98. The collection includes over 60,000 items in a variety of formats to include print, electronic, dvd, cd, and tape. More than 20 computers are available for public use in both the children's and adult departments.

Open 64 hours per week, including some evenings and each Saturday, the Library is staffed by a Library Director, an Adult Services Librarian, a Children's Services Librarian, and nine full and part-time assistants.

We welcome new patrons and invite citizens to contact us with any questions about our services.



Helpful Links and Research Databases


General

Research Databases and Electronic Resources

Last Updated (Thursday, 11 March 2010 08:45)

 

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