The Florida Public Utilities Company is the provider for the few consumers with access to natural gas in Boca Raton. This company and several others provide propane gas as well. Telephone BellSouth provides local phone service. To arrange for long-distance service, call BellSouth to provide notification of your carrier. Services include special sections and programs for adults, young adults, juveniles, large print, storytime programs, interlibrary loans and a TDD unit for speech or hearing impairments.
Computer learning labs, copy machines and microfilm reader printers are also available.
The Library's reference service answers more than 150,000 questions annually. There is an active literacy volunteer program, a Friends of the Library group, and a recently developed Library Foundation. Opened in 1991, it serves the unincorporated areas of Boca Raton. This branch offers 101,000 volumes, access to 550,000 through the PBC system, reference, children's story hours and special programs, books on tape, and videos. Those who live in the district simply need proof of residency.