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    Brandon Regional Library

    3.2 (19 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    The feel of an internet café sans fancy coffee... Or any coffee really.
    Malaika S.

    It' official! I AM A FLORIDIAN. Of all of the places I visited... Tacos I've eaten. And all of the mail I have received over the last 5 months. Nothing made it more official than getting a Library Card. No, not my Voter's Registration Card, nor job, nor lease. Getting a Library Card made me feel more official than I judge anything else could or can, including getting a FL License and Tags ( yep!) Because coming to the library gave me access to the aforementioned and so much more. The Library really is a passport to the world and beyond (with an imagination and a good book). The Brandon Regional Library is close to where I live, so that's where I decided to twerk these books and make the pages clap... My first experience was really brief...I used "Grumpy Nephew" (my Great Nephew) to help me survey the land. He's 1 1/2 years old, so even though he can't talk how can navigate certain public spaces is very telling. Soooooo... I brought him to Toddler Storytime. He was a little old for Infant Story Time and little young for ToddlerTime, but the person who hosted (oh and it's free) was very patient with "Grumpy Nephew" and the other little curious ones. You know the one's who haven't quite learned how to sit still and follow directions. The kids, who have snacks but want to share and exchange and touch things and walk around during the story... Yep she was patient and read with enthusiasm for all of these children. I liked the fact that the library had regular programming for younger children because even though my own children are far beyond toddling, I spend a couple of days a week with "Grumpy Nephew." I liked that they had a contained space with wide boundaries for them to wander and that even in coming and going when children tend to like to wander, explore, and question nobody shusssshed them rudely or even batted an eye. In turn the kiddos seemed content (for the most part) to turn down and walk, not run, and whisper (as much as they can) rather than blurting out. That alone was enough to win my heart. Because while the library is a "quiet space" I think it's important for the babes to learn how to "use" the library without being traumatized by overly stern and impatient Library Overlords. That certainly would have been enough to make me drop in from time to time as you can probably tell by the inordinate amount of time and detail I used. But, it was the additional experience of inquiring about obtaining a library card and ultimately obtaining one that makes this library the real MVP. I spoke to Joe, the supervisor on the way out about getting a card and he assured me that he could assist whenever I was ready. The process seemed almost too easy. It required a photo i.d and proof of residence ( lease, bill, official mail). It seemed too easy. So easy, in fact that before I came to get my card, I called to verify. Yep, the woman on the phone said the same thing. I gathered what I needed and still asked one more time when reached the desk. I had the great pleasure of getting Frank at the front desk! Trust me you want to get Frank. His customer service is EXCEPTIONAL. Not only is he going to get you registered, he is going to go the extra mile and make sure you know where everything is located and how to access all of the resources available at this and other libraries in the area. While the selection (which has been pointed out in other reviews) is limited. The environment, the wifi, computer use, and customer service more than made up for it. Plus there are resources for getting other materials on-line, downloading and utilizing e-book resources. Even though the Central Library in my former home is much larger and more well equipped I found this library to be far more efficient and accommodating. And that may very well be the trade-off. Checking out books with the automated system was super easy and painless and there are at least 2 Librarians on duty at the front end to assist, if there is a snafu. The length of time you can keep materials is 3 weeks for Books and 1 week for CD/DVDs. Plus you can checkout up to 50 books or 25 CD/DVDs and 25 Books (including some Comics & Graphic Novels). I was all the way around impressed. As I stated at the beginning they even offer a way to get a License and Vehicle registration at library branches, which is outlined in pamphlets they have available upfront and on the Hillsborough Public County Library website. They also offer activities and classes for older children/teens and adults. (I think I'll be brushing up on my American Sign Language).

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    10 years ago

    Huge library with plenty of quiet space.

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    10 years ago

    Best place to study. They just renovated it too. Everyone at every stage in their lives should come here.

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    Are there places inside to sit and study?

    Yes but I believe they have a restriction right now due to Covid that you can only stay in the library a maximum of 1 hr. And the limited the capacity of the library to 25%. Its subject to change once things improve with covid.

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    Finally got myself to sign up for a library card and start borrowing books.

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    Seffner-Mango Branch Library

    Seffner-Mango Branch Library

    4.8(6 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    I LOVE this library! My son is homeschooling, so we decided to get a library card for him. I saw…read morethat this location had a "children's room" which is perfect for sitting down and reading to your kids, studying the globes, using the computers they provide for educational programs and so much more, without having to worry about your kids being "too loud." We went to this location just for him, and enjoyed the entire visit! My son and I felt really safe because there was a deputy stationed at the entrance right when you walk in. We will be trying to visit once a week now that we've discovered this location! We would love to see more hands on educational material, (like the globes) because we don't own things like that at home, and it gave us an opportunity to learn about the different continents in 3D instead of flat on a map! Lastly, they had little free craft envelopes and we were able to grab one on our way out, which I thought was AWESOME! My son really enjoyed making his butterfly!

    One of my favorite places near my home.  I am here every few days picking up or dropping off books…read moreand DVDs.  I was so happy when the county built this beautiful library in Seffner.   Close enough for me to ride my bike and a rack is provided near the door.  Inside there are three self checkout stations which make it very easy to get in and out quick.  Use the online system and you receive an email when your requested items are ready.  So convenient.  We pay for this service in our taxes and I don't understand why more people don't use the library.  I've been a library user since I was a child and encourage everyone to visit, check out a book, and READ!  Seffner friends of the library group holds quarterly sales of used books and wow you can get great deals.  Getting a library card is easy.  Just take a piece of mail with your address and your ID to the librarian and complete the form.

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    Seffner-Mango Branch Library - Friends of the library is a great group and here is the Seffner book nook.

    Friends of the library is a great group and here is the Seffner book nook.

    Seffner-Mango Branch Library - Buy books that are donated. funds support children's programs at this branch. So, donate books you no longer want to your local branch.

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    Buy books that are donated. funds support children's programs at this branch. So, donate books you no longer want to your local branch.

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