The Coastal Branch Library began in 1986 when John Foster and 20 friends donated 250 paperback books. The Friends of the Coastal Branch Library was founded a year later by that group, providing volunteer staffing for the facility until 1988 when the Walton County Commissioners agreed to make the Coastal Branch part of the County Library System.

The County system now includes the library in DeFuniak Springs , Freeport, North Walton Branch, and a book mobile serving central and north Walton County.

As we move into the 21st century, the library has become a central core of the South Walton community.

The mission of the Walton County Coastal Branch Library is to provide education, information, entertainment, rehabilitation, and inspiration to everyone from birth to death.

The Children’s area is a special place where imaginations are set free.

Click here to see the Library in Fall 2001 before moving in.