Established 2005 Coordinates 28.062456, -82.623032 | Location Tampa, Florida Phone +1 813-273-3652 | |
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Branch of Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System Website www.hcplc.org/hcplc/locations/utb/ Address 11211 Countryway Blvd, Tampa, FL 33626, USA Hours Open today · 12:30–5PMSunday12:30–5PMMonday10AM–9PMTuesday10AM–9PMWednesday10AM–9PMThursday10AM–9PMFriday10AM–6PMSaturday10AM–6PMSuggest an edit Similar Temple Terrace Public Lib, Palm Harbor Library, Oldsmar Public Library, Safety Harbor Public Lib, Tampa‑Hi County Public Lib Profiles | ||
The Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library is part of the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System (THPL), as well as a member of the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative (HCPLC). It is a 26,000 sq. ft. facility located at 11211 Countryway Blvd. in Tampa, Florida. The library provides DVDs, music, and internet access, as well as a variety of programs and activities and meeting rooms.
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History
The Upper Tampa Bay Regional Public Library was dedicated and opened to the public on January 8, 2005. Construction of the $4.5 million building was funded by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners and a grant from the Florida Department of State, Division of Library Services. Construction on an 11,000 square foot expansion began in January 2013 and was completed n February 2014. On Wednesday, May 28, 2014 a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the expansion of the library.
Friends of the library
The Friends of the Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library operate the Gazebo bookstore inside the library lobby. Money raised by the Friends is used to support library programming and events.