TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Some changes may soon be coming to the Leon County library system after a county commission meeting next week, according to the county meeting agenda notes.<\/p>\n
County commissioners are voting on raising the age for library card eligibility and new guidelines for the library code of conduct.<\/p>\n
One policy outlined in the meeting agenda would remove the library\u2019s ban on carrying and displaying guns to ensure compliance with Florida\u2019s open carry laws<\/a>. <\/p>\n More news out of the Big Bend:<\/p>\n Another policy would increase the age to obtain a library card from 16 to 18. Those under 18 may still obtain a library card with a parent or guardian. This policy would also extend non-resident eligibility for a free library card to school, college and university employees. <\/p>\n The aforementioned policy would also establish clear guidelines for library card renewal policies (every two years) and cardholder responsibilities. <\/p>\n These and other policies are being voted on next week.<\/p>\n To keep up with the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, Nextdoor<\/a> <\/a>and X<\/a> (Twitter<\/a>).<\/p>\n Have a news tip or see an error? Write to us here<\/a>. Please include the article\u2019s headline in your message.<\/p>\n Be the first to see all the biggest headlines by downloading the WCTV News app. Click here<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 WCTV. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n