This act established the tax levy and community support required by the Carnegie Foundation as prerequisites for a grant.
[3] In 1961 the City of Ocala, and neighboring Citrus and Levy Counties joined to create the Central Florida Regional Library.
The new Ocala Public Library was considered by some to be "unusual in many respects … a real asset to the community … a thing of beauty.
[10] Due to the extraordinary growth in Marion County from 1970 through 2000, the Ocala Public Library was once again in need of additional space.
[11] The front of the building displays original mosaic artwork depicting subject areas of the Dewey Decimal System.
It consisted of a few shelves of books and volunteers from the Dunnellon Women's Club maintained the small collection.
[2] The historic Fort McCoy Public Library building sits on land that was deeded by Percy F. Lisk to the Marion County school system in 1932.
The Fort McCoy Public Library's building also includes a pre-existing auditorium space with a beautiful stage, original hardwood floors, and an open seating area.
This historic building has undergone significant renovations to more appropriately house the library and serve the community.
[20] Operations originally funded by the Town of Reddick were gradually assumed in the library system's budget.
[21] Sankofa Public Library is located in the Mary Sue Rich Community Center in Ocala, Florida.
[22] Along with the Sankofa Public Library, the Mary Sue Rich Community Center has two basketball courts, gym equipment, and event space.