News & Highlights
Sunshine State Library Leadership Institute
We are now accepting applications for SSLLI Year 17.
Our two locations this year are in Hillsborough and Leon counties.
Read an overview of the Institute, see if you are eligible or find out how you can be a mentor.
DLIS Discussions
We host monthly, open discussions for Florida library staff that focus on a particular topic.
April's discussion will be about Florida State Parks.
Explore other topics we've covered.
Contact us at 850.245.6622 or dlis.bld@dos.myflorida.com if you have questions or to suggest a discussion topic.
Economic Impact & Major Events Studies
Our economic impact study (PDF) found that Florida public library purchases have a sizable impact on employment and economic activity in the state. Read a summary.
The major events study (PDF) looked at how hurricanes, wildfires and other major events affected library visits, including programs, program attendance, reference transactions and website visits. Read a summary.
Public Library Data Tables available
- In 2019-2020, Florida's public libraries held nearly 25,000 virtual programs for more than one million Floridians.
- More than 1.5 million users received technology instruction from a Florida public library.
- Nearly 12.5 million e-books were available through Florida libraries, a 20% increase from the previous year.
Review these statistics and more: 2019-2020 Public Library Statistics & Ranked Data Tables.
Important Dates
Public Library Construction grants
Applications for Public Library Construction grants are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern, May 20, 2022.
LSTA deadlines
Applications for LSTA grants are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern, April 4, 2022.
Many of these resources and programs are funded under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Florida's LSTA program is administered by the Department of State's Division of Library and Information Services.
