The library was managed by a group of volunteers including Mrs. Charles Stokes, Mrs. W.C. Young, Mrs. Crosby Tappan, and Miss Erma Habercorn.

[3] In January, 1946, the community library reopened at the Boca Raton Army Air Field in the Administration Building due to the efforts of Recreational Director of Civilian Personnel, Mrs. Mabel Wood.

Other women in the Wives of Army personnel also assisted in reopening the library, holding fundraising efforts and accepting personal donations for the new collection.

On opening, the library was staffed by volunteer librarians Myrtle Fleming, Carrie Sperry, Paulette Hebel, Helen Mann, and Birdine Merritt.

[4] This also resulted in the first library Board of Directors for the system, created on April 26, 1948 and led by Eleanor Bebout as president.

Local citizens Carrie Sperry, Dorothy Cox, Helen Mann, and Myrtle Fleming as the additional board members.

[2][5] With the help of funding from the city and donations, the library moved to the administration building of the Garden Apartments on West Palmetto Road in 1957.

Ever since, users living outside the primary boundaries of the City of Boca Raton have had to pay an annual fee in order to use library services, including to check out books.

[11] Additional renovations were made throughout the 1990s, and although several plans were floated to expand the size of the cramped and busy Library once-more, none were actualized.

The Spanish River Library, built in the Addison Mizner (1872-1933) style, additionally provides public space for meetings, gatherings, and events.

The Downtown Library has been built in line with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification requirements.

[21] The new Boca Raton Downtown Library was officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration on June 22, 2013.

The 42,000 square foot building features 70 public access computers, study rooms, and events space.

[23] The Boca Raton Library hosted the first Florida State Girls Championship February 4, 2023 at their Spanish River location.