Riverview Branch Library
🏢 Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library — Florida
Riverview Branch Library
Riverview's modern 35,000-sq-ft library opened 2021, with Old Florida design, a screened reading porch and eight meeting rooms.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 9951 Balm Riverview Road, Riverview, FL 33569
Phone: 813-273-3652
Website: hcplc.org
📖 About Riverview Branch Library
The original Riverview Branch opened in 1979, and after outgrowing its space, a new 35,000-square-foot building opened in April 2021 at an estimated cost of $12.6 million. Inspired by Old Florida postcards, it features a hand-crafted terrazzo floor mural titled River of Fire by artist Barry Goodman, a screened reading porch and an outdoor garden.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- New 35,000 sq ft building opened April 2021
- Terrazzo floor mural River of Fire by Barry Goodman
- Screened reading porch and outdoor garden
- Eight meeting rooms for community use
📱 Free with a Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library card
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did the current Riverview library open?
On April 5, 2021, replacing the 1979 building; the new 35,000-square-foot library cost an estimated $12.6 million.
Does it have outdoor space?
Yes, a screened reading porch and a landscaped outdoor garden for quiet reading.
Are meeting rooms available?
Yes, eight meeting rooms; contact the branch or hcplc.org for reservations.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.