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Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library

102 E. 7th Avenue
813-273-3652

Mission Statement

Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library (THPL) promotes lifelong learning, an informed citizenry, individual intellectual freedom, enhanced quality of life and broadened horizons for all residents of Hillsborough County.

THPL maintains a network of neighborhood libraries with open access, a community focus, responsive service hours, welcoming environments, broad and relevant materials in a variety of formats and highly qualified employees.

Recent News

Money Smart for Kids

Teaching kids about money at a young age can help them be financially responsible. The Money Smart for Kids program at the library is recommended for children aged 8-12. Money Smart for Kids 2024 Part One Covers budgeting, saving, and setting…

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Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library Storytelling Festival Workshops 2024

Would your child like to learn to tell a story? Storytelling combines public speaking, literacy skills, and creative theater arts. During this five-week series, workshop participants learn to tell a story for an audience and may have a video of…

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Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library News - October 5, 2023

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Annual Solar Eclipse Library Events

On Oct 14, 2023, an Annular Solar Eclipse will cross the western U.S. It will be visible as a partial eclipse in the Tampa Bay area. Local astronomer Craig MacDougal will explain how eclipses happen and the different types. He will illustrate the…

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Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library : Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate With The Library! Join us in celebrating the rich Spanish language, culture, and traditions reflected throughout our community. Enter the library’s annual Poster and Bookmark Contest for grades K-12. Entries due by October 14 at…

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Hillsborough County Public Library News - August 30, 2023

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Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library : Social Media Teen Interns Wanted

Are you motivated, talented and looking to earn Florida Bright Futures or educational service hours? We are excited to announce the Fall 2023 HCPLC Teen Social Media Internship Program from September 11 to October 9. This virtual 5-week program…

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Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library News - Important Library Information

Due to Tropical Storm Idalia, New Tampa Regional Library will close at 6 p.m. today, Monday, August 28. Library staff are serving on Hillsborough County's emergency operations team in response to Tropical Storm Idalia. Check HCPLC.org or our…

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Hillsborough County Public Library News - July 13, 2023

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Hillsborough County Public Library News - July 10, 2023

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Social Media Teen Interns Wanted

Are you motivated, talented and looking to earn Florida Bright Futures or educational service hours? We are excited to announce the Summer 2023 HCPLC Teen Social Media Internship Program from July 10 to July 31. This 4-week program will offer an…

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Hillsborough County Public Library - Summer Reading Challenge

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Hillsborough County Public Library - Children's Theatre at the Library: The Ugly Duckling

Join us for a live children's theatre experience at the library. Follow the comical misadventures of this scruffy ducky as he finds the place he truly belongs (recommended for ages 4 and up). Presented by Creative Arts Theatre Company, the City of…

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Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library - Join the Largest Digital Book Club

Borrow May 5-17 with no waitlists or holds Download Tastes Like War by Grace M Cho. Follow the story of a Korean American daughter's exploration of food and family history, in order to understand her mother's schizophrenia. Available in eBook and…

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Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library - Social Media Teen Interns Wanted

Are you motivated, talented and looking to earn Florida Bright Futures or educational service hours? We are excited to announce the Spring 2023 HCPLC Teen Social Media Internship Program from March 27 to April 24. This 5-week program will offer an…

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Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library - Children's Theatre at the library

Attend a live children’s theatre experience at the library. Join us for Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, an interactive play that reminds us that mistakes happen, but no problem is too big if you ask for help.? Presented by Creative Arts…

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Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library - Join the Largest Digital Book Club

River Woman, River Demon: A Novel by Jennifer Givhan Available March 1-15, 2023 Download River Woman, River Demon: A Novel from award-winning Mexican-American and Indigenous author Jennifer Givhan with no wait and join the largest digital book…

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Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library - We Need You!

Here's your chance to be included in our 2023 Summer Reading campgain. Share your favorite photo that shows you reading, reading with friends, family, or furry friends. Tell us why you love reading and why you love the library. Submit your…

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Hillsborough County Public Library - Become a Storyteller Workshop Series

Become a Storyteller Workshop Series Join professional storytellers for a 5-week storytelling workshop series for grades 1 - 6: Sessions 1 to 4: Children will learn to tell a folk or fairy tale through characterization, projection, movement, and…

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Hillsborough County Public Library -Children's Theatre at the Library

Attend a live children’s theatre experience at the library. Join Super Cat and Reptile Robot for this interactive tale of boundaries and superheroes. Presented by Creative Arts Theatre Company, the City of Tampa’s professional theatre…

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Hillsborough County Public Library : Story Time Winter Schedule

Get the latest Story Time schedule and updates for all of our branches at…

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Hillsborough County Public Library - Friends Of The Library Appreciation

For all that you do... Thank you! It's National Friends of Libraries Week and we want to take this opportunity to thank all of our Friends! The Friends of the Library of Tampa-Hillsborough County support initiatives like our Summer Reading…

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