Florida History is a department of considerable local interest, which includes volumes of historical information as well as old pictures, legal documents and records, early maps, etc., relevant not only to Monroe County but to the rest of the State as well. Children's Department offers films, stories, special projects, in addition to a large selection of books and other media of interest to young people. Bookmobile serves the residents of Big Pine Key and the Lower Keys. Library Advisory Board b. Friends of the Library are community groups attached to each of the four Monroe County Libraries. They assist in raising funds and in sustaining high community interest in maintaining a quality library system.
Friends also provide volunteer assistance in the libraries.