Thomas G. Carpenter Library, Academic library at University of North Florida, Jacksonville, US.
Thomas G. Carpenter Library is an academic library at the University of North Florida housed in a four-story building designed to support student research and learning. The facility features diverse work areas arranged throughout its floors, from open study zones to quiet spaces for focused work.
Construction began in 1978 and the building opened on October 1, 1980, with a dedication ceremony on August 15, 1981; it is named after founding president Thomas G. Carpenter. The original architects were Helman, Hurley, Charvat and Peacock. A $22.5 million, four-story addition by Rink Design Partnerships, built by Turner Construction, opened in December 2005 and was celebrated on October 5, 2006, raising the floor area from 120,000 to 199,000 square feet.
The library is named after Thomas G. Carpenter, the university's founding president. Its Allen Lastinger Center for Florida History, opened in 2025, gathers resources on Florida's economic and transportation history, and the building also holds the university archives and special collections.
The library offers wireless internet access throughout the building, making it easy to work from any location. Arriving early on weekdays helps secure the best study spots, especially in quieter areas.
The Allen Lastinger Center for Florida History opened in 2025 inside the library, gathering resources on the state's economic and transportation history. The building also holds the university's archives and special collections, and can seat 2,000 patrons.
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