78th Street Community Library
🏢 Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library — Florida
78th Street Community Library
A neighborhood library serving Clair-Mel, Palm River and Progress Village since 1997, with free Wi-Fi and computer classes.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 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: 7625 Palm River Road, Tampa, FL 33619
Phone: 813-273-3652
Website: hcplc.org
📖 About 78th Street Community Library
The 78th Street Community Library opened in May 1997 to bring library service to the Clair-Mel, Palm River and Progress Village neighborhoods, and was renovated in 2008 to add lounge reading areas. It offers free internet, Wi-Fi, computer training classes and community meeting space.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- First library serving Clair-Mel, Palm River and Progress Village (1997)
- Computer training classes for all ages
- Community meeting rooms
- Cooking oil recycling station on-site
📱 Free with a Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library card
Any Hillsborough County resident can get a library card free and unlock:
📍 More Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library branches
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours?
Monday-Saturday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM; closed Sundays.
Does it offer computer classes?
Yes, free computer training for children, teens and adults, plus free Wi-Fi and public internet computers.
Is there a meeting room?
Yes, community meeting spaces plus lounge seating for leisure reading.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.