About Main Library
The Main Library has the largest variety of research materials in the Library System. Due to its expansive research services and collection, the Main Library provides services to the neighborhood and the county. It is also an inviting community gathering space.
All Activities Adult Activities Teen Activities Children's Activities Children's Classes Technology Training
Staff Suggestions
Reads for Children
Reads for Teens
Nuevo en la Colección
By Bus: Palm Tran Route 60
From I-95: Take I-95 to Southern Blvd. (Exit 68), go west to Congress Ave., then south to Summit Blvd. Turn right on Summit Blvd., Library is midway between Congress Ave. and Military Trail on the left.
From Florida's Turnpike: Take the Turnpike to Southern Blvd., go east to Jog Road, then south to Summit Blvd. Turn left on Summit Blvd. to Library on right.
An extensive business resource center
A computer-training lab with staff on hand to offer assistance with the computers. The computer lab also offers hands-on training classes.
The CreationStation
Interlibrary Loan Service (ILL)
Government Research Service (GRS) and Genealogy Research Service
Consumer Health Information Service
The Audubon Collection donated and maintained by The Audubon Society of the Everglades, Inc., a chapter of the National Audubon Society (WWW) and the Florida Audubon Society
Books in Spanish and other foreign languages
Staff members who are fluent in Spanish and Creole
A Library Science collection for those studying to become librarians
Self-service fax machine (outgoing only)
To U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean
$1.75 for the first page.
$1.00 for each additional page.
Pay by credit card (Visa, Master Card, American Express, or Discover) or prepaid fax card. No coin box.
A separate teen section
Family restroom in the children's section
Three study rooms
Meeting Room that seats 80
Two designated quiet areas
Comfortable seating and reading tables with electrical connections for laptops throughout
Color and black & white copiers
Self-service options at Member Services
Exterior book drop and automated sorting equipment
Free Wi-Fi and internet access
Art in Public Places mural "Books on a Library Floor" by Suzi K. Edwards
The Palm Beach County Genealogical Society Library has office hours Mon – Fri from 10 am-4 pm
Seven catalog computers to search for materials; one is in the children's section
Four online resource computers
30 Public internet computers with Microsoft Office
Two express (15 min.) internet computers for visitors
12 Public internet and Microsoft Office computers in the computer lab
Six public internet computers with Microsoft Office in the teen section
Six public internet computers in the children's section
Public adult and children's computers shut down 15 minutes before the branch closes. Guest computers shut down 10 minutes before the branch closes.
Flash Drives (2GB): $5
Tote Bags: $1
Ear Buds: $5
Reopening of the Expanded Children & Teen Area
North to Belvedere Road, south to 10th Avenue North, west to Jog Road, and east to the city limits of West Palm Beach. This area has a population of over 100,000. Due to its information services and collection, the Main Library is heavily used by citizens both inside and outside the Taxing District.
Nearest County Libraries
Okeechobee Blvd. Branch (5.5 miles)
Lantana Road Branch (6.5 miles)
Greenacres Branch (6.5 miles)
Wellington Branch (10 miles)
History of the Branch
The Main Library opened to the public in 1972. It became both the central library for the county and served as the administrative headquarters. The library has undergone two expansions over the last 30 years, increasing building size over 25,000 sq. ft. The Main Library celebrated its 40th year of operation in November 2012.
Opened in 1972: 6,000 sq. ft. Public Service area.
Expanded in 1978 to a 21,900 sq. ft. Public Service area.
This 46,480 sq. ft. County owned building also houses the Library System headquarters.
Sun: 12 pm - 5 pm
Mon-Thu: 9 am - 9 pm
3650 Summit Boulevard
Branch Manager: Adam Davis
Sessions last 30 min
Attention in Areas of:
-Technology Training
-E-reader
-Research Assistance
-Genealogy
-Health