Library Services

The primary mission of the Pasco County Library System is to attract and satisfy customers through outstanding and responsive customer service, an excellent selection of materials and resources, and an environment that encourages personal and community enrichment. The Pasco County Library System offers places for citizens of all ages to meet and collaborate; provides books, e-books, audiobooks, and videos for checkout; hosts a wide variety of programs and events for all age groups, including technology training and workshops; and supplies access to the Internet, plus creative and office productivity software. Additionally, the Library System provides expert research services for citizens, businesses and other government agencies.

Core Services

The Pasco County Library System provides public services through a network of nine branches located throughout the County. The Library provides free access to information through its print and online collection and offers public accessible computers for Internet access, productivity use, and browsing the library’s online catalog. These public computers also provide access to a number of online databases and other electronic resources. Online resources (electronic databases, e-books, movies, e-audiobooks, e-magazines, and music) are available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week with a Pasco County Library card through the Internet. Daily courier services provide for print and other materials to be shared among the various branches. The Library System provides access to more than one million items. The Library System’s collection includes non-traditional items available for loan such as adaptive toys, ukuleles, seeds, and Wi-Fi hotspots.

The Pasco County Library System continues to incorporate more programs, innovation, classes, and cultural and informational events that are relevant to the diverse communities of Pasco County. These services and events are varied, with an emphasis on technology and culture. The Library System is dedicated to generating opportunities for learners of all ages to experience the excitement, wonder, and joy of discovery through the continued support of events such as Summer Reading Programs and Makerspaces. Makerspaces (hands-on learning centers) are an integral part of our offerings and include a complete recording studio, a demonstration kitchen, a woodworking and crafts shop, a discovery garden, and more.

Personnel expenses fund 134 positions that provide services at 8 library branches, as well as support teams within System-wide Services and Library Administration. Operating expenses include general operating expenses for branch locations such as telecommunication charges for internet access, utilities, landscaping, equipment replacement and maintenance, library databases, eBooks, and books/DVDs. Operating expenses also include Library System programs at all branches such as early literacy education, summer reading programs, and various children’s, teen, and adult programs.

The Pasco County Library System connects with our communities through surveys, listening sessions, and social media to gather information to shape product and resource supplies, define programs, and service delivery options. Continual assessment, innovation, integration, and staff development are all keys to not just meeting but exceeding expectations. To that end, the Library System continues to explore delivery of products through automated services, mobile services to underserved populations, employee training opportunities, and locations for branches. In 2021, the Library System released a three-year Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan covers service goals focused on maintaining essential services in a rapidly growing county. The below table details the Department's service in comparison to the Florida Library Association's standards.