Apalachicola Margaret Key Public Library
🏢 City of Apalachicola · Apalachicola, Florida
Apalachicola Margaret Key Public Library
The Apalachicola Margaret Key Public Library is the city library of Apalachicola, the historic oystering port and seat of Franklin County on Florida's Forgotten Coast. It sits on Highway 98 at 80 12th Street and is open weekdays plus Sunday afternoons.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–6pm |
| Thursday | 10am–6pm |
| Friday | 10am–6pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 12pm–4pm |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 80 12TH ST., APALACHICOLA, FL 32320
Phone: (850) 653-8436
Website: apalachicolalibrary.com
Plus Code: 76XQP2C5+QP (APALACHICOLA, FL)
📱 Scan for directions
Point your phone camera at the code to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps.
👋 Use the Library Online
📖 About Apalachicola Margaret Key Public Library
The Apalachicola Margaret Key Public Library is the municipal library of Apalachicola, Florida, a 19th-century Gulf Coast port that was once the state's leading cotton-shipping town and later the heart of its oyster industry. Operated by the City of Apalachicola, the library holds current and classic fiction for all ages plus a strong non-fiction collection, including an extensive Florida collection. It also houses the Apalachicola Historical Society Archives — historical newspapers, yearbooks and genealogical records — making it a resource for researching the region's maritime and family history. Beyond books, the library offers public computers, laptop and tablet rentals, free Wi-Fi, copying, scanning, faxing, laminating and meeting space for the Forgotten Coast community.
⭐ What makes this library special
- The city library for Apalachicola, seat of Franklin County on Florida's Forgotten Coast
- Extensive Florida collection for regional reading and research
- Home to the Apalachicola Historical Society Archives — newspapers, yearbooks and genealogy records
- Public computers plus laptop and tablet rentals, with Wi-Fi reaching the parking lot
- Copying, scanning, faxing, laminating and meeting space available to the public
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
An Apalachicola card and Florida residency unlock statewide and digital collections from home:
📚 Services
- Public computers plus laptop and tablet rentals
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the building and parking lot
- Printing, copying, scanning, faxing and laminating
- Extensive Florida collection and local history archives
- Meeting room space
- Reference help and reader's advisory
🎸 Programs
- Children's reading and youth activities
- Summer reading
- Local history and genealogy research support
- Community programs and events
- Adult reading programs
📍 Nearby Libraries on the Panhandle
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
All libraries in APALACHICOLA · Browse all Florida libraries →
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who runs the Apalachicola Margaret Key Public Library?
It is a municipal library operated by the City of Apalachicola, serving the city and the surrounding Franklin County area on Florida's Forgotten Coast. It is located at 80 12th Street, on Highway 98.
Can I research local or family history here?
Yes. The library houses the Apalachicola Historical Society Archives — including historical newspapers, yearbooks and genealogical records — alongside an extensive Florida collection, which makes it a good starting point for regional and family-history research.
What are the library's hours, and is it open on weekends?
The library is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sunday noon–4 p.m. It is closed on Saturday.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
📅 This library has meeting & community rooms. See how library meeting rooms work — booking, policies and fees — and find other libraries with meeting or community rooms meeting rooms by state.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.
✎ Notice something out of date? Suggest a correction and we’ll verify and update it.