Applications for the FY2025-26 State Aid to Libraries Grant program must be submitted online using the Department of State Grants System: dosgrants.com

Library professionals! Join our DLIS Discussion on supporting veterans. Monday 9/15/2025, 3:00-4:00 PM Eastern Share programs, hear veteran stories, learn best practices. How does YOUR library honor those who served? Register today to share: dos.fl.gov/library-archiv…

Set sail on the latest episode of the Department of State’s Unsealed Podcast where we’re diving into Florida’s maritime history! Join us as we explore the Florida Panhandle Shipwreck Trail, lighthouses, underwater archaeology, and canoes. Unsealed is available on all podcast

Today is National Save Your Photos Day and the State Archives of Florida has lots of great information about how to preserve your collections for future generations. From preserving scrapbooks to business records, get expert advice here: dos.fl.gov/library-archiv… Photo Credit:

Only in Florida! Did you know the oldest masonry fort in the continental United States is in St. Augustine? During Florida’s First Spanish Period, Spain’s authority was constantly challenged by pirates and other enemies. OTD in 1672, construction of Castillo de San Marcos began.

Learn more about the accomplishments of Florida's public libraries in the Florida By the Numbers data display! Visit our Data and Statistics web page under Florida public library statistics data displays: dos.fl.gov/library-archiv…

Read about the major achievements of Florida's libraries in the Annual Statistical Report Key Findings 2023-2024 report (PDF): dos.fl.gov/library-archiv…

Secretary Byrd Designates Crescent City Downtown Partnership as Florida Main Street Program of the Month! “Crescent City captures the spirit of Florida Main Street through its rich agricultural history and strong sense of community,” said Secretary of State Cord Byrd More here:

In 1909, the Florida Citrus Exchange was established and operated under the trade names of SealdSweet and Mor-Juice. This label is one of many that were used to market the fruit that had become known as the juiciest citrus in America!

Physical library material circulation is trending down while digital library material usage is trending up. When will digital circulation surpass physical material circulation❓ ▶️ dos.fl.gov/library-archiv…

Did you know that Loren G. Brown aka Totch Brown, wrote a book about his life in the Florida Everglades titled Totch: A Life in the Everglades? #NationalDayofWriting fslt.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/s…

Physical library material circulation is trending down while digital library material usage is trending up. When will digital circulation surpass physical material circulation? dos.fl.gov/library-archiv…

Florida’s spring training sites have attracted teams and visitors for more than 100 years! #America250FL FloridaCommerce

On National Cat Day we celebrate the Florida Panther! Florida Panthers can grow over six feet in length and weigh up to 165 lbs. They live in Florida’s southern peninsula where they hunt animals as small as mice and as large as white-tailed deer. In 1982, this big cat was named

The Annual Statistical Report 2024-2025 Webinar recording is now available on our YouTube channel! youtu.be/mSSfyjzbimk?si…

Take a look at the Pompano Beach Service Plaza, then vs. now! As we celebrate America’s 250th, we’re looking back at how Florida has changed for drivers. Some things change, but that Florida charm remains the same. FLORIDA DOT

Florida Wildflower Foundation Grants 2026! · Grants will be awarded to public libraries. · Applications will open in January 2026 and close in February 2026. flawildflowers.org/2025-seeds-of-…

42,000+ Floridians served in WWI (1917-1919) Explore: floridamemory.com/learn/exhibits…

The September DLIS Discussion is now available on our YouTube Channel! youtu.be/DzIrsC5Q4Yo?si…

State Library & Archives exhibit features photos, documents & film showing how our state served during WWII. Explore: floridamemory.com/learn/exhibits… #FloridaWWII #DLIS