Main Branch Library Closing for Roof Replacement

• 21 January 2025
• Category: SJC News Public Library System
• Tags: 2025

The Main Branch of the St. Johns County Public Library System will be temporarily closed for roof replacement beginning Monday, Feb. 3. This project is scheduled to be complete in approximately two months, and the facility is anticipated to reopen to the public by the end of March. During this closure, no items will be due, all holds will be extended, and impacted patrons will not accrue late fees. In addition, the book drop will be inaccessible, and donations will not be accepted at this location.

Service Accommodations

Patrons who would like to pick up holds or use library services are encouraged to utilize the Anastasia Island (124 Seagrove Main St.) or Southeast (6670 U.S. 1 South) branches. For information on all branch locations, please visit www.sjcpls.org/branches. Alternatively, patrons may pick up holds and return items through a temporary bookmobile stop every Thursday throughout the closure from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Main Branch. This stop does not include browsing onboard the bookmobile. Patrons can send holds to this stop by calling any branch location or emailing libbe@sjcfl.us. To view a schedule of stops, please visit www.sjcpls.org/branches/bookmobile.

Programming

During this closure, library staff will offer storytimes and select programs at The Waterworks building, 184 San Marco Ave, located next to the Main Branch. Visit www.sjcpls.org/branches/main-branch for more information on upcoming programs.

AARP Tax Preparation Assistance

AARP Tax Preparation Assistance will not be offered at the Main Branch this season. To accommodate users of this service, expanded hours will be offered at the Solomon Calhoun Community Center, 1300 Duval St. AARP will be offering appointments from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays, beginning Feb. 3. To make an appointment at the Solomon Calhoun Community Center, please call 904-671-7146 or visit www.sjcpls.org/free-tax-preparation-assistance-at-various-locations-in-st-johns-county-2025 to find a list of all AARP Tax Assistance locations.

Patrons may also access various online resources, including e-books, databases, and digital newspaper access, on the SJCPLS website at www.sjcpls.org. For more information about this closure or other St. Johns County Public Library System services, please visit the SJCPLS website or email sjcpls@tblc.libanswers.com.