Jan K. Platt Regional Library
🏢 Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library — Florida
Jan K. Platt Regional Library
A South Tampa regional library named for a literacy champion, with a drive-thru window, public art and evening hours.
🕑 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: 3910 S Manhattan Ave, Tampa, FL 33611
Phone: 813-273-3652
Website: hcplc.org
📖 About Jan K. Platt Regional Library
The Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library opened in December 2000 in South Tampa, the first branch in the system with a drive-thru window and the first with colored interior walls. It is named for Jan Kaminis Platt, a former Hillsborough County Commissioner and ALA Freedom to Read Honor Roll honoree, and a 2018 renovation added eight meeting and study rooms.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- First drive-thru window in the county library system
- Public art including stained glass and the Pescados sculpture
- Eight meeting and study rooms (2018 renovation)
- Named for ALA Freedom to Read honoree Jan Kaminis Platt
📱 Free with a Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library card
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does Jan K. Platt have a drive-thru?
Yes, it was the first branch in the system with a drive-thru window for pickup and returns.
How many meeting rooms does it have?
Eight meeting and study rooms after the December 2018 renovation, plus an enclosed children's area.
Who was Jan Kaminis Platt?
A longtime Hillsborough County Commissioner and Tampa City Council member honored on the ALA Freedom to Read Honor Roll for her library advocacy.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.