Jacksonville Public Library – Regency Square Branch

After years of procrastinating, I finally stepped into this library. The children have been itching for library cards lately because they are trying to expand their reading horizons.
To open a library card they require either a birth certificate or a social security card now and a state issued identification (drivers license). I guess too many books go missing so they need a better way to find you if you miss your check-​in date.
This library is very old school. It reminds me of my childhood in school. Similar shelves. No fuss, no muss. Just basics. It isn’t fairly large but has a decent children’s section. The sections are divided up but fiction and non-​fiction, A-​Z. I was able to find Harry Potter for my 10-​year-​old and plenty of Captain Underpants books for my 7-​year-​old.
They have a self-​checkout system that avoids having to wait in line and is so simple a child can use it. They even provide a step-​stool for tiny ones to get in on the action. Books are allowed out for 3 weeks.
The librarians action really helpful and sweet and are willing to answer any questions. I will be back more often to see about books for myself.
They also have dvd’s that you can rent for a week. I will definitely check out their selections.

My kids and I went to library to get books bc my son needed to complete his reading log. Due to the cut backs a lot of the libraries close early or not open on certain days. However Regency square location stays open to 9pm on Thursday they open at 1pm. They have a very large children selection and it goes by grade level which made it very easy to find the area that we needed. All the staff was super friendly and helpful. They have online learning games that my daughter participated in while we were finding books of my sons liking. They also have self check out which is convenient if you are in a hurry or the main help desk has a long line. Very clean and festivals for the holiday season. We had a very good experience!!!

What you would expect of a library is what you get here. I mean, the only noise being made in here is the air conditioning and the book checkout device. It’s perfect for reading; as a library should be.
It is not very modern but like the old school feel of it. Takes me back to when I was a kid and used to like going.
Although it’s not crazy modern it does have ample computer terminals for your use.