If you are accustomed to using Hoopla or Libby for your library books, music and movies, take a…read morebreak & find time to come here instead of using just their apps. It's a beautiful facility with more than books. Give yourself time to explore. It's cool inside - temperature wise and collection wise. And even though the app is helpful, it has no personality. Here, the staff is friendly and helpful.

I can't even begin to tell you how long it has been since I have been to a library. It truly is…read moreembarrassing & to add insult to injury, I can't give you a good reason. I sought out this library as my computer & printer were in transit. When I went to renew my card, forget it...the crickets stopped chirping & I started the new speedy process. It was quick, painless & easy. I am on my way. I started with the computers, as there was a task, I had to complete. The staff at all points were fabulous, knowledgeable & a no judgment zone. As with the first time with most computers, I was making mistakes right & left. The Liberian was gentle & supportive of me till I finished. Sometimes she would just see me looking perplexed & give me comfort. The library also offers printing at $.10 per page, try & beat that! The movies, taking books & regular books are a broad assortment, to fit anyone's taste. A wonderful day & experience! They offer many things, I don't even know about to include political, religious, green useage, recycling & so much more. Don't ever count your neighborhood library out, like a good friend, it is always there & can be relied upon. What's a girl to do? I will no longer keep libraries in the recesses of my mind, they will be front & center, as they belong!

This little free library is located at the loop of the drive, on the little island. There's no…read moreparking area but the street is quiet and wide enough you can easily and safely pull to the side. Someone has thoughtfully installed a bench by the library, and planted some trees there, creating a very inviting space for you to check out the books. Kudos to whoever the library steward is!

It's been awhile since I've been to the Tarpon Springs Library. It is still the same friendly,…read moreaccessible, and beautiful place I remember. I checked out a DVD of a series recommended to me by a Yelp friend. They were only one of four libraries that had it. It was easy to find, and quickly checked out by a very friendly librarian. The library has a craft basket at the checkout desk. So help yourself to a craft while they last! They also have museum passes for Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. Unfortunately, the James Museum is no longer offered. That was one of my favorite museums to visit for free. Now I will pay for the privilege. This library has plenty of parking in their parking lot, on the street, and across the way. It's all for free. It also has accessible bathrooms, a Friends of the Library book area by the front doors, community rooms, and a children's section. Do yourself a favor, and stop by to see all that is offered here.

I tried to get a library card today. Well that was absolutely ridiculous. I was asking questions…read moresince it's been 10 years since I've had a card at this location. When I asked the woman behind the counter next thing I know there was three people telling me I had to pay $25 to get a library card. As I was asking the so-called manager lady questions, she was very discriminating towards me because I had a walker and instead answered my friend who she didn't even know I was friends with that was standing next to me as if I was invisible. Way to go for discrimination. Unbelievable. It was already late in the afternoon and they wasted about 20 minutes of my very valuable time. The place needs a revamp inside. The outside is beautiful as usual. The only one that was helpful and very sweet was a young man named Ray. Thank you Ray for being a decent good human. It's a shame that your co-workers and manager are not decent at all. If you have a walker or any type of assistance with a device DON'T GO THERE. The bathroom has the heaviest door and is not accessible. They do have a stall that is larger, but you have to struggle with the door to get in at all. I can't believe this used to be a great Library. Maybe the manager should take out a book herself about discriminating against people fighting for their life

Palm Harbor Library is the best library in the area I have found. They have a fabulous book section…read more& drop off lane. I found many books of great interest here OuiOui. I also LOVE that the building is painted with a mural of a Wild Flamingo. I love Flamingos, I'm a photographer & love to photograph nature, especially flamingos. I'm also a Chef, Homeopathic practitioner and Herbalist, focusing on using plants & natural remedies to heal and create potions OuiOui. I love to grow my own herbs, editable and medicinal plants. Herbs for culinary, medicinal & therapeutic purposes. I make all my own medicines & a lot of my own essential oils so I do tons of research, read & garden a lot every day. And now I have found the perfect "la vie en rose" library with a flamingo in Palm Harbor. I'm also making all my own recipes, making all my own compost, fertilizer & Organic dirt. So lately, I have been researching the local plants & medicinal herbs/trees, plants that grow best here. I want to plant a Boswellia tree. (If anyone local has one planted already, drop me a message & tell me how it's going. haha. Thanks in Advance.) In the meantime, I will keep reading all the cool "Dr Chef" books that are filled with all the knowledge & wisdom i'm seeking, from Palm Harbor Library. Will Return. Highest Recommendations.

The bookstore is such a treasure. So many books, DVDs, CDs in brand new condition that could be…read moregifts anytime of year! Prices range from 25¢ to $5. Children's books are priced between 25¢ to $2. What a bargain!! If you don't find what you like, browse the library for items to check out.

Came for a kids library event with "Shana Banana" it was so fun! They had it in a room that was big…read moreand spacious. The children's part of the library is enclosed in the library and has plenty of toys and areas for kids to play at. The staff was extremely nice and helpful.

The cool new library in Clearwater is up and running! The older building on Drew is abandoned in…read morefavor of this new building on Drew a few blocks down from the original location. The libary occupies only rhe 1st floor of the building so it is small but it has a LOT to offer - dozens of computer stations - a long table for a community work station with outlets - vending machines and water fountain - new digital fancy book Check out - drive through book drop off

This small library in Odessa has undergone much needed transformation…read more Offering many services not always associated with public Libraries,such as mommy and me classes master gardening classes,balloon sculpting shows,Tai Chi classes and cooking series taught by chefs.. You can borrow content via hoopla digital .Best sellers are usually available and many school books for high school are available i e-book or hard copy. Check out is electronic and you can save paper with an e receipt. I can order book to take out using the online service then pick up after an email note.Lots of current magazines available as well as a book store to purchase used books by the bag full.

Like the other review said this library is very small. I recently checked out a book that was…read morefairly torn up. On return the librarians accused me of doing the damage and forced me to pay the price of the book to continue going to that location. Keep this in mind on check out.

It is a beautiful institution that has a long history in this little town. A bigger facility is…read morewarranted and deserved.

I visited with my daughter because we were in search of some Language Art books. There weren't any…read morebooks at this location but the online catalog stated that there were some slim pickings at other locations. I was kind of disappointed because of how archaic some of the materials were (i.e cds and dvds), but we had computer access if needed. On the bright side, the attendants at the counter were helpful. We walked away with nothing but maybe next time they'll have what we are looking for.

The Lutz Branch Library is located right beside the old Lutz train station. It shouldn't shock…read moreanyone that this library is decorated with historical and railroad memorabilia. Each bookshelf, at least in the children's section, has a train carved into their side. I love the character, the uniqueness and the community connection that each of the libraries in the Hillsborough Collective have. I guess that is one of the benefits of giving autonomy to each branches "friends of the library." They can make the branch into what their community needs. As far as the library itself goes, the Lutz version is pretty small and cramped probably due to its age. It has a lot less space than some of the other branches. This isn't helped by the fact that the windows in here, save for some of the corner ones, are tiny and let in little light. This gives the Lutz Branch Library more of an old school elementary library feel. There are a few tables set up that have children's puzzles and activities for the little ones which gives them something to do while mommy or daddy or grandma looks for books. The humidity, especially in the community room where toddler time is located, is strong and it makes things a bit musty. I really like the version of toddler time that this branch puts on. It is very engaging and includes literacy concepts, book reading, music, arts and bubbles. It is also a bit smaller and more intimate than some of the other ones which allows my daughter to participate better. My motto for this branch of the Hillsborough Collective: If the train should jump the track do you want your humidity back?

Like the non-headquartered libraries of the Tampa area, this library can fit about 10 elephants…read morewithout them feeling cramped-- anymore and we'd have a problem. On the other hand, this library is small, cute, and has lots of charm... who goes to the library for books nowadays anyway? Located next to busy HWY 41, a tiny train station, train sculpture made of bricks, and an arched bridge covered in flowers decorate the building's outside. Inside there's books (DUH)-- but the fiction and nonfiction together make a total of 8 aisles! Of course, there's DVD's, computers (around 20 internet machines), a kids area... I've never seen an entire aisle dedicated to romance novels. Now I know where to go when I'm lonely at night. It seems like the older ladies who work here were either Disney cast members or professional grandmas before... they seem to know EVERYBODY! They were so happy to help a young blood like me. Pyra says: Never busy so you can hog the internet, but not lots of books.