Putnam County Library System

Your libraries serve the community with five locations in Putnam County, Florida: Palatka, Bostwick, Melrose, Interlachen, and Crescent City.

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Calendar of Events

There’s more to check out at your library than just books! From sewing to STEM, crochet to creative writing, there’s something for everyone at your library!

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Search the Catalog

Looking for your next great read? There’s so much to see here! We’ve got audiobooks, large print, DVDs, comics, manga, and so much more, all free at your library!

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Hours and Locations

With five locations and an online collection of materials, the library is just around the corner! Find us in Palatka, Crescent City, Interlachen, Bostwick and Melrose.

Location and hours
Give your child the power of choice with our Kid's Catalog! It's easily-searchable by all levels of readers with categories based on age group, interests, and book series, while adult titles are filtered out to make it a breeze for you to let your little ones browse the catalog with peace of mind.

MakerSpace Programs

Surprised at what might be in your library? You will be! Each of your Putnam County Libraries has a MakerSpace where you can explore new skills and hobbies and find something new that you never thought you could do! Check out our MakerSpace programs, and then head over to the calendar to see what the schedule looks like. Whether you’re big into sewing, looking for friends to crochet with, curious about how 3D printers work, or just want to get to know a Cricut machine, we’ve got you covered!

Explore our makerspace programs here

how many will you read?

Sunshine State Readers

Each year the Florida Association for Media in Education (FAME) selects a list of fifteen books for each school age group: Grades 1-2, 3-5, 6-8, and High School. These books are nominated by and voted for by the public for their excellence and quality, and many are required reading in schools. We challenge you to read as many as you can – and we have multiple copies of each of them at your libraries!

information on our Sunshine state readers collection
Unlimited books at your fingertips

Meet Libby, by Overdrive

If you’ve used Overdrive for years then you already know all about the great things that our online selection has to offer. Libby is the new interface for the Overdrive catalog, and features thousands of eBooks and audiobooks ready to be enjoyed at the touch of a button. Click here for more information on how it works, and how to get the new, intuitive app that will make finding your next great eRead a snap!

information on ebooks and audiobooks through the libby app
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in the know

The Library Loop

Keep up with everything going on at your library with our quarterly newsletter, The Library Loop. You can read it here, or pick up a copy at your local Putnam County Library.

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Upcoming Events This Week

Be sure to check program descriptions to see if registration is required for an event, as some events have limited space.

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[Palatka – Children] ECRR 0-5 Storytime

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It's time for a craft and a great story! This storytime is open to all ages, but materials are best suited for ages 0-5. Our storytimes focus on the core of ECRR (Every Child Ready to Read) essentials, helping guardians learn how to read and engage with children in a way that encourages a lifelong […]
Tue
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[Melrose – Children] ECRR 0-5 Storytime

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It's time for a craft and a great story! This storytime is open to all ages, but materials are best suited for ages 0-5. Our storytimes focus on the core of ECRR (Every Child Ready to Read) essentials, helping guardians learn how to read and engage with children in a way that encourages a lifelong […]
Wed
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[Melrose – Adult] Scrapbooking

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Bring your scrapbooking projects in and work on them together – let’s make some new friends!
Wed
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[Interlachen – Children] ECRR 0-5 Storytime

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It’s time for a craft and a great story! This storytime is open to all ages, but materials are best suited for ages 0-5. Our storytimes focus on the core of ECRR (Every Child Ready to Read) essentials, helping guardians learn how to read and engage with children in a way that encourages a lifelong […]
Wed
04

[Palatka – Children] ECRR 6-11 Storytime

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It’s time for a craft and a great story! This storytime is open to all ages, but materials are best suited for ages 6-11. Our storytimes focus on the core of ECRR (Every Child Ready to Read) essentials, helping guardians learn how to read and engage with children in a way that encourages a lifelong […]
Wed
04

[Crescent City – Children] ECRR 0-5 Storytime

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It’s time for a craft and a great story! This storytime is open to all ages, but materials are best suited for ages 0-5. Our storytimes focus on the core of ECRR (Every Child Ready to Read) essentials, helping guardians learn how to read and engage with children in a way that encourages a lifelong […]
Thu
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[Interlachen – Children] Family Movie

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Swing by the library and chill with a great movie!
Thu
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[Melrose – All Ages] Family Game Time

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Unplug with the fam at the Melrose Library every Thursday afternoon with board games for all ages.
Fri
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[Melrose – Children] ECRR 6-11 Storytime

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It's time for a craft and a great story! This storytime is open to all ages, but materials are best suited for ages 6-11. Our storytimes focus on the core of ECRR (Every Child Ready to Read) essentials, helping guardians learn how to read and engage with children in a way that encourages a lifelong […]
Fri
06

[Crescent City – Children] ECRR 6-11 Storytime

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It’s time for a craft and a great story! This storytime is open to all ages, but materials are best suited for ages 6-11. Our storytimes focus on the core of ECRR (Every Child Ready to Read) essentials, helping guardians learn how to read and engage with children in a way that encourages a lifelong […]
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News From the Staff

Occasionally our staff will post blogs about upcoming events, or photos from recent events….or just catch you up on what they’ve been reading lately! Stay in touch with our librarian blog and see what’s on our minds.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How can I get a library card?

Come down to your library with a current photo ID that shows a valid address in Putnam County or one of the counties we have a reciprocal agreement with (Alachua, St. Johns, Volusia, Marion, Levy, Clay, and Flagler). If your ID doesn’t have the required address, then proof of residency in one of those counties is required in the form of an official piece of mail to your current address, such as a utility bill or bank statement.

How much does it cost to attend an event at the library?

We are funded by the taxpayer, and everything at the library with the exclusion of printing and copying is completely free. We never have and never will charge for our programs, and unless stated otherwise we will provide everything you need to attend the program so you can come and enjoy it without worrying.

What can I do at my library?

Read books, of course…but there’s so much more! In addition to lots of fun free programs like sewing, painting, STEAM for kids, crafting, book clubs and more, we’ve also got lots of great things to check out like comics, manga, DVDs, and newspapers. The library is also a great place to just relax, and it’s one of the few places that you can come, hang out, charge your devices or use one of our PCs, and enjoy WiFi absolutely free.

Speaking of costs, what do you charge for?

We assess a late fee of $0.20 per day for most materials past their due date, though some materials like bestsellers are $0.50 a day. Black and white copies are $0.20 per page, per side, and color copies are $0.40 per page, per side. Lost or damaged items are assessed based on the item’s cost to replace.

Got more questions? we’re all ears! head over to our faq page for more answers