If you need silence to do ur work do not come here cause it is like being at an out door plaza kids…read moreyelling teens yelling, no respect, even the lobby is like being at a swap meet, there should be an area for just tutoring where loud vocal instruction is allowed, too loud of individuals come in with no respect to others and the people whom run this place do not control loud.mouths....if u don't need to concentrate on ur work then come here and join the festivities....

Charming small town library. Pretty Outside space available. Connected to the Pinellas library…read moresystem so order ANYTHING in the collection. Big DVD section.

With the nearby construction mentioned in a 2020 review completed, this library is much easier to…read moreget to and is a delight! The kids area inside is wonderfully decorated and our son will love the reading room once those activities are resumed. The librarian was helpful and kind and the library is spacious. Be sure to check the hours on the St. Pete Libraries website as they can be affected by SPC's calendar.

I'm Surprised no one has reviewed this place yet. Over the years I've come here a lot to study or…read moredo work when I'm in town. It's preferable to a crowded coffee shop except there is no coffee here :( but there is a Starbucks with a drive thru nearby. It's a nice little hybrid of a community lib downstairs and a college student space upstairs. Very nice chill study space with comfy chairs with plugs and a reference lib on duty upstairs. I really like the giant hanging baby exploring the abc's and what not as you walk up the atrium stairs.

Nothing but absolute love and adoration for my public library…read more This isn't the largest library by any means (so I do venture to others for selection reasons) but it is well-stocked. The staff is always very attentive and friendly. I appreciate the whole design of the building itself, it's spacious, well organized and very light! The children's area is size-able and there are about 8 computers for public use! They are working hard to maintain social distancing protocols. You must be masked to enter and they do enforce it. Likewise all employees are masked. If you haven't been to a library lately...I suggest it. You can renew books online nowadays! There's great programs for kids and adults alike. Even virtual book clubs! You can rent audio books and music.

I absolutely love this Library. Never smells of dust. LOL. They have a wonderful selection of books…read moreit is smaller than the libraries down town but at the same time has more books than you could ever read. The staff is super friendly and helpful and will go out of the way to lead you to whatever it is you're looking for. They also have wonderful aromatic coffee that you brew one cup at a time, totally yummy. Love this place!

I took my grand kids to this library because it is convenient to the south Tampa area. There is…read moreample parking and it is in a secure area. I thought the security was visible from the metal detection at the entrance to the sheriff officer by the desk. Once inside, the children area is located just to the right. It was very clean and an employee was consistently reshelving books that the kids took off the shelf to look at. There are two computers in the children's area to explore learning activities. The seating/furniture was okay but not super kid friendly. I would have liked to see some bean bag chairs or a carpeted area for a casual relaxed reading. It was not crowded at all just after the lunch hour and it was a good time for all of us.

After waiting years for the renovations at Charles J. Fendig public library to finish I am so…read moredisappointed with the finished results. The children's area is almost nonexistent and the lack of parking is still an issue. This location is the most convenient to my house, but I would rather drive further to the Jan Platt library because there is plenty of parking, a larger selection of books, and there is an incredible children's section that is walled off so you don't have to worry about young children disturbing the peace at the library. This is one of the smallest libraries in Tampa so chances are that they won't carry the book(s) that you're looking for.

This library is beautiful. I had to write a review because I've been coming here for many years now…read moreand it's time. I revisited recently and it's always pristine and they always offer great extras like plant seeds, museum passes and a bookstore indoors.

This library is great! They have multiple, free services to help the community. Language classes…read moreand a teen room that's main goal is safety and inclusion. And a great little Cafe right in the building. They also showcase art from local artists that are beautiful and always changing.

On Wednesday's the little one I nanny and I hang out with Mrs. Chris for story time. We both have…read morethe best time. Last Saturday we went in for a Harry Potter event. The event was fabulous. So many activities for the kids and everyone was great with the baby (2 yrs) I had with me as she wanted to participate was well.

They are a great library. The librarians are very helpful as well. I'd recommend getting your…read morelibrary card and checking it out.

Wife is a volunteer! Very easy drive from our home. Great parking. Wonderful book selection.read more

They have a good selection of books, magazines and videos as well as the Libby app which allows you…read moreto borrow books on line. The people who work there are friendly and very helpful.

The feel of this library is nice, big, roomy, and mostly inviting. The children's area is nice for…read morethe little ones to read books and play. It would be nice to have an event calendar state what is the story time themes are, not just the time. My biggest complaint is by the front door. There were 5-7 gentleman loitering outside, almost blocking the doors. We were inside for about an hour and they were still there when we were leaving. 14.06.2024

One thing I love about Manatee county and its public institutions is the commitment to the…read morecommunity and social awareness. Nothing short of that was the event I attended at Central Library on 4/21/18. The library hosted a fashion show that featured area students that designed dresses made from trash & other found / discarded items. What these young people came up with was absolutely miraculous, and the juxtaposition of those beautiful creations over the fact that we have a massive waste crisis on out hands in this world was really moving. One dress was made entirely of green soda bottles curled and extruded to create a flowing, bouncing ensemble mirrored by a hairdo of similar curl and body donned by the model. Another outfit top was made almost exclusively with a young lady's grandfathers old ties. Very creative! This is why I live in this part of Florida, and why I will continue to support the community and events they offer for many years to come.

Always on the lookout for something for the child and I do, I stumbled upon an Origami Festival…read morehappening here. We walked in and a large room up front had four tables set up with ladies showing groups how to make fun things with paper. It was such a wonderful way to spend the morning. If the baby hadn't started to get antsy, then the child and I would have spent all day there. Judy showed us how to make a few things and was patient with my son going through all the steps. As for the library, we had never been to this location. It was so clean. Not just tidy, but clean. Everything looked like it belong in that spot with no clutter. The kid's area was great for an antsy 2 year old to play and let off some energy. I tried to look for a book, but she wasn't having it so must of my time was in that space.

The mural on the building was done with vivid colors and beautifully done. The library was neatly…read morearranged with tons of reading materials. The children that were visiting were having loads of fun and considerate to other visitors