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Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library is the official public library system of the Tampa region, offering 25 branches throughout the Tampa and Hillsborough County regions. The system was begun as the Old Tampa Free Public Library in 1915, one of only 10 public libraries in the state to receive a prestigious Carnegie grant. Today, the system circulates more than 3.5 million volumes and audiovisual items, along with more than 2.3 million digital items. Significant collections include the Burgert Brothers Photographic Collection, which is hosted at the John F. Germany Branch and showcases the state's 19th and 20th century residential and business evolution. At the Port Tampa Library, visitors can access the unique Maritime Reading Room, which houses nautical books, maps, artifacts, and art collections. Other unique services include a Bookmobile, a Spanish-language Cybermobile, and the Hive Makerspace, offered at the John F. Germany Branch.

102 E. 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33602, Phone: 813-273-3652

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Admire native and exotic plants at Florida Botanical Gardens Step back in time at The Henry B. Plant Museum Stroll along the Tampa Riverwalk Learn about the history of firefighting at The Tampa Firefighters Museum Take the kids to Heritage Village Learn about local history at Sulphur Springs Museum and Heritage Center Enjoy the view from Ballast Point Park and Pier Don't miss The Manatee Viewing Center Check out the Gasparilla Festival of the Arts Visit the Gasparilla Pirate Fest Walk along the Courtney Campbell Trail Relax at the Picnic Island Park Explore historic Ybor City Hike The Upper Tampa Bay Trail Sample and buy ales at Yuengling Beer Take the family to Ben T. Davis Beach Tour The J. C. Newman Cigar Company On a rainy day, visit Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library Join Tampa Downtown Partnership Free Guided Walking Tours Visit The Tampa Police Museum Take the kids to The Glazer Children’s Museum Enjoy summer at Waterworks Park

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