This is a huge and nice library. It is very quiet and clean. As normal libraries, they have…read morecomputers (to include Mac's), printers, and meeting rooms. They also have plenty events for children. They have a snack and "break area". This location also stays later than most in the Riverview, Brandon, Apollo Beach area. They have multiple rooms that we frequently use for my neighborhood homeowners associate meetings. We have used the Art Studio for a meeting. It has local art (also throughout the entire library) and children art. When using that room it's long tables with various type of chairs and obviously, paint supplies off to the side but out the way when it comes to meeting time. We have also used the Community Room. This meeting room has a divider to adjust for small and large groups. This room has a more professional setting and the space to rearrange if need be. My only complaint is for the entire Hillsborough County Library. When reserving a room, you will never speak with an employee. The process is pretty inconvenient. You call and leave a voicemail, and they'll contact you back in the order of all their voicemails. If they can not hear your number you left in the voicemail clearly, you will not get a call back. The turn around time is usually within a week. There is also an email process.

I always enjoy the atmosphere here. Everything is organized and they even sell some books in the…read morefront area before you enter the full library. Cool idea.

A satellite campus of HCC in Ruskin. NOT at the College Ave address listed on this fine website,…read moreit's actually on Shell Point E and 24th, across from Lennard High. Classes are whatever - you're either taking something because you want to, or because you have to. Your personal review will reflect that. But as for the staff and all that stuff, this place is just fine. Parking is free (but only at this location), sometimes there are food trucks, and the staff is generally helpful enough. Being across from the high school means this place is filled with recent grads, so steel yourself for those kinds of conversations. Some highlights include "I don't need college, I'm joining the army when I turn 18" and "for all intensive purposes..." Tiny library, although the views are acceptable if you can hunker down by a window. Adjacent to lots of cow fields, so it's really damn hot and there are tons of love bugs. Rural Florida, baby!

This statement documents my experience as a current student at Hillsborough Community College and…read morethe ongoing misconduct involving Student Advisor Gary Iglesias, along with the institution's failure to provide transparency, accountability, or compliance with federal student privacy obligations. Over the past four years, Mr. Iglesias has repeatedly referenced my student information in ways that fall outside legitimate educational interest. On multiple occasions, he made comments about my GPA directly to my children -- an inappropriate and unprofessional disclosure of student information that no advisor should be making. This pattern demonstrates a long term disregard for boundaries and raises serious concerns about improper access to my records. In recent months, his conduct escalated dramatically. Mr. Iglesias initiated welfare checks, contacted the Department of Children and Families, and contributed to false contempt allegations in court -- all based on inaccurate information and conducted outside the college environment. These interventions had direct consequences for my family and legal matters, and they appear to have been influenced by his access to my student records and his position within the institution. When I attempted to file a formal grievance, the college minimized the seriousness of the situation. I was informed only that my student account had been "flagged" or "restricted," yet the institution refused to provide the underlying documentation, rationale, or audit trail explaining: * who accessed my records * why the flag was placed * what information was used * whether my records were disclosed outside the institution As a student, I have clear rights under FERPA to inspect and review my education records, including advising notes, account flags, restrictions, and any documentation containing personally identifiable information. The college's refusal to provide these records -- while acknowledging that my account was flagged -- raises significant concerns about improper access, misuse of information, and noncompliance with federal privacy law. My concern is straightforward: a student advisor has used his position for four years to reference, comment on, and potentially access my information for purposes unrelated to legitimate educational interest, culminating in external interventions that no advisor should be involved in. The college has not provided transparency, corrective action, or any indication that it has investigated the misuse of student information. This experience reflects a breakdown in professional ethics, student record governance, and institutional oversight. Students deserve advisors who act within the boundaries of their role, institutions that take grievances seriously, and full transparency when their records are accessed, flagged, or used in ways that affect their lives outside the classroom.

I have been a student at this campus for the last 2 semesters…read more It is much smaller than Tampa and seems to be more of a commuter campus. I love that the student body seems to be older than that of Tampa. I am 27 and when I was at Tampa campus, I was usually the oldest person in my class. Now, I am about the average age. The classes are also considerably smaller. In Tampa, I had classes with 200 other students in it. Now my biggest class had 70 and my smallest had 5. The professors are often adjunct in St Pete. This is really interesting because you have teachers who usually work and specialize in the material being taught. I feel this is much better than the grad student method of Tampa. As far as student involvement is concerned, they both have a large number of students in clubs and organizations. Many students work on the campus so things like the help desk and library are students that go there, too. There is also free tutoring that is run by students. It is an invaluable resource that is a part of your tuition. I suggest going anytime you have a question. The location is simply beautiful. It is located right on the water. There is a dock and a marina in the back of the school. Although the offices are a little hard to find, the campus is gorgeous. The staff all over campus in St Pete is MUCH more helpful and polite, though. Overall, I think St Pete suits me much better than Tampa.

My college (Eckerd) sometimes does joint programs and competitions with USFSP & so I've been on…read moretheir campus a few times now. It's in the heart of downtown St. Pete and has a gorgeous student center with large aquariums, comfy seating, and a cafeteria too. Upstairs they have large ballroom/conference areas great for large presentations like the film event I attended, but it can also be sectioned off into smaller portions which was what was done when I attended a guest lecture there that my professor for my Literature and Human Rights course (offered at Eckerd) highly recommended. My boyfriend now goes to USFSP to touch up his orgo-chem skills before going to grad school & his only complaint is parking; they have a large parking garage right across from campus, but it gets filled quick according to him. But he's enjoyed his professors so far and noted how small the orgo-chem labs are - only about 10 students so a great way to get hands on experience and attention.

The library offers a full range of services including books, magazines, free Wi-Fi and most…read moreimportantly meeting spaces to hold our 2026-2027 Board Retreat for Leadership Hillsborough. And the room we met in was the James B. Johnson Community Room, "Jim" Johnson is Leadership Hillsborough's longest-serving graduate recently honored for 25 years of dedicated service to our organization and to the South County community - contributions that continued long after his own class year ended. Convening to shape the future of LH inside a space named in his honor was a fitting reminder of what his work is really about: not a credential earned once, but a commitment sustained over decades. #LeadershipHillsborough#LeadershipDevelopment#BoardLeadership

We had nothing to do today, so why not go to the library! Support your local libraries. My nephew…read morehad a nice time in the children's corner. The toys were a little run down/dirty but honestly that's to be expected when dealing with children. My cousin and I picked up some library cards as we didn't have any, it was our first time there! The library is very nice and clean, and there is so much it offers! We want to come back for future events that they hold!

I often bring our grandson here and he absolutely loves it. I love watching him get excited about…read morebooks. All of the Manatee County Libraries have been amazing. I've heard they are going to be revamping this branch and changing up the children's area so I am excited for that!

Very friendly staff here and it is easy to request books from other branches. Funny to say out loud…read morebut this branch seems to offer more large print books than normal size font books. I experienced that mistake once and learned my lesson! Yikes, knock wood, not ready for that option yet.... Appreciate that you can drop off food donations for the Manatee food bank and donate books for the library book sale. Last weekend, there were plenty of kiddos enjoying a Saturday morning activity which was fun to see their enjoyment. This branch seems to offer many community activities, posted on their outdoor marquee, which is appreciated.

Beautiful building, very quiet, kind of a small selection but it's a wonderful library with great…read morestaff. I haven't checked out the second floor yet, need to do that.

Rachel and her wonderful crew are friendly, helpful, with warm and open hearts. From youthful new…read morereaders to older wanna be authors, they add their unique knowledge of literature and web savvy traveling to enhance your experiences. Where else can you order books and movies and pick them up in a historic Port Tampa building. Top Notch.

Went to use the library computer today, and had bad experience. I needed help to print a document…read morecorrectly and was told they did not have the people there to help me. the 2 at the desk claimed to be to busy and said the one in the back was on the phone. I explained that i had set the computer to print legal size and it gave me 8 by 11. What appeared to bethe one in charge. then suggested a computer class, or I could go to another branch. I found that answer to be in the poorest taste. I have been using this library for 20 years or more. And do not appreciate discrimination. In any form.

They make the children's library a wonderful experience from start to finish. They could not have…read morehired people more friendly, helpful and expedient at the front desk. The prerequisite must have been "JOYFUL". I love how clean and new the books are. I'm sure they go through a lot but it doesn't show. Reading is such a gift and this is like the FAO Schwartz of children's books! They have summer incentive plans for the kids - Rays tickets! I like the way they think.

I always love a library and any place that supports education...especially free education! I wish…read morethe upkeep was a little better and there were more books to select from. But sill grateful this is available to the public!!!

Great location- this is my go-to library because of how close it is to my apartment. I love the…read morebuilding from the outside- very pretty! The selection of books is what is disappointing. It is actually a small library and the book selection is very limited. All the books are pretty old too. I haven't seen any new books on the shelves at all. The staff is a mix. Most of the people working there are very nice but there is this one older lady that is kind of rude and dismissive. Overall, very convenient location but definitely a couple homeless people loitering around the parking lot and inside. I even saw a homeless guy sleeping inside the library once! Books can be limiting as well.

Bought a book I've been eyeing. There is seating available however you may have to wait a bit to…read moreget them. Employees are kind and they offer a lot of different wines to drink. Will be back to do some studying or reading (with headphones or ear plugs)

What a perfect place to spend an afternoon! I grabbed a seat on the patio, my book, and a wonderful…read moreglass of pinto grigio. The staff was kind and checked on me often. It was fun to browse the book store as well! Downtown street parking is hit or miss, but to be expected.