Join us for our Read Florida book club to discuss Bubble in the Sun by Christopher Knowlton.
Christopher Knowlton, author of Cattle Kingdom and former Fortune writer, takes an in-depth look at the spectacular Florida land boom of the 1920s and shows how it led directly to the Great Depression. Copies of the book are available at the library, or in our library catalog in e-audiobook format. For adults. Registration is not required.
Today's hours
We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Mon, Sep 09 | 10:00AM to 9:00PM |
Tue, Sep 10 | 10:00AM to 9:00PM |
Wed, Sep 11 | 10:00AM to 9:00PM |
Thu, Sep 12 | 10:00AM to 9:00PM |
Fri, Sep 13 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sat, Sep 14 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sun, Sep 15 | Closed |
The 140,000 square foot John F. Germany Public Library serves as the reference hub and resource center for all citizens of Hillsborough County, and as the flagship library of the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library system.
Professional staff are here to provide you with timely, accurate answers to your basic information requests and to facilitate your in-depth research-whether for school, business or personal projects. The John F. Germany Public Library is home to several comprehensive research tools and local history collections.
The John F. Germany Library also serves as the local branch library for the downtown area and surrounding communities by offering popular materials such as bestsellers, music, videos, audio books, and more to customers of all ages.
Our computer labs and PCs provide a supportive environment for electronic access and learning. Meeting rooms of varying sizes are available for public use.
A variety of fun and educational programs for children and adults are presented throughout the year. These events and classes are designed to increase research and computer skills, facilitate information access, and foster the love of reading.
For art lovers, a permanent art collection enhances the ambience of the environment, including the Bella Apollonia sculpture, and rotating exhibits in the Louise & Arnold Kotler Art Gallery on the second floor, exhibits the work of local and regional artists.
If you like books and bargains, visit Grover's Corners, the Friends of the Library Bookstore, located on the first floor.