SouthShore Regional Public Library

🏢 Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library — Florida

SouthShore Regional Public Library

A 40,000-sq-ft regional library in Ruskin serving south Hillsborough County, with a Florida wildlife-themed children's wing since 2006.

📞 813-273-3652🌐 hcplc.org

🕑 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: 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin, FL 33573

Phone: 813-273-3652

Website: hcplc.org

📖 About SouthShore Regional Public Library

SouthShore Regional Public Library opened in October 2006, a $10.1 million, 40,000-square-foot facility serving the fast-growing Ruskin, Apollo Beach and Sun City Center communities. It features a Florida wildlife-themed Children's Library, a genealogy room, a bookable recording studio and a lendable collection that includes ukuleles and learning tablets.

⭐ What makes this branch special

  • Children's Library with a Florida wildlife theme
  • Non-circulating genealogy collection room
  • Bookable recording studio and makerspace
  • Lendable ukuleles and Launchpad learning tablets

📱 Free with a Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library card

Any Hillsborough County resident can get a library card free and unlock:

📚 Libby / OverDriveBorrow eBooks & audiobooks free with your card.
🎬 hoopla & KanopyStream movies, TV, music and more.
🕹 The Hive makerspaces3D printing, recording studios & maker tools, free with your card.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

When did SouthShore Regional open?

In October 2006, serving Ruskin, Apollo Beach and Sun City Center in south Hillsborough County.

Can I reserve the recording studio?

Yes, the recording studio is bookable by cardholders; call 813-273-3652 for availability.

Does it have genealogy resources?

Yes, a separate non-circulating genealogy room with print and online resources.

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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.

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