Gulfport Public Library
🏢 Pinellas Public Library Cooperative · Gulfport, Florida
Gulfport Public Library
Tucked into Gulfport's distinctive arts-and-small-town waterfront neighborhood, the Gulfport Public Library at 5501 28th Avenue South serves this independent Pinellas County city with five evening hours until 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. A member of the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative, it connects cardholders to a shared catalog across all Pinellas County libraries and offers on-site U.S. passport acceptance services — making it a practical stop for beachside Tampa Bay residents planning international travel.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–7pm |
| Thursday | 10am–7pm |
| Friday | 10am–7pm |
| Saturday | 10am–4pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 5501 28th Avenue South, Gulfport, FL 33707
Phone: (727) 893-1074
Website: mygulfport.us
Plus Code: 76VVP7VR+2V (Gulfport, FL)
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📖 About Gulfport Public Library
The Gulfport Public Library is the community library of Gulfport, Florida, a small independent city of about 12,000 residents situated on Boca Ciega Bay in Pinellas County between St. Petersburg and St. Pete Beach. As a member of the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative (PPLC), Gulfport cardholders share borrowing privileges and catalog access with more than a dozen public libraries across Pinellas County. The library offers U.S. passport acceptance services (call ahead to confirm availability), a robust digital shelf through Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy, and a suite of specialty databases including genealogy tools (Fold3, HeritageHub), newspapers (America's News, Tampa Bay Times archives), language learning (Pronunciator in 315 languages), and reference resources (World Book Online, Oxford Dictionaries). A Circle of Friends membership organization supports library programming and community events, and the library features dedicated Kids Zone and Young Adults sections.
⭐ What makes this library special
- U.S. passport acceptance services available — call (727) 893-1074 to confirm appointment availability
- Member of the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative (PPLC) — shared catalog with all Pinellas County libraries
- Open until 7 p.m. Monday through Friday in Gulfport's arts-focused small-city community
- Genealogy databases including Fold3, HeritageHub and the Tampa Bay Times archives
- Kanopy streaming: 30,000+ movies, documentaries, and kids' titles free with a library card
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Gulfport Library cardholders access these digital resources free through the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative:
📚 Services
- U.S. passport acceptance (call ahead: 727-893-1074)
- Public computers, printing, Wi-Fi and account management
- Genealogy databases (Fold3, HeritageHub, America's News, Tampa Bay Times archives)
- Kids Zone and Young Adults sections
- Circle of Friends membership organization supporting library programs
- Interlibrary loan through the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative
🎸 Programs
- Children's and family programming
- Youth and teen programs
- Adult learning events and author programs
- Book recommendations and readers' advisory
- Community programs sponsored by the Circle of Friends
📍 Nearby Libraries in Pinellas & Hillsborough County
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does Gulfport Public Library offer passport services?
Yes. The Gulfport Public Library is a U.S. passport acceptance facility. Call (727) 893-1074 or email libraryinfo@mygulfport.us before visiting to confirm that a passport acceptance agent is available and to ask about required documents and fees.
Can I use my Gulfport card at other Pinellas County libraries?
Yes. The Gulfport Public Library is a member of the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative (PPLC), so your card works at all cooperating Pinellas County public libraries. You can also manage your account and request items through the shared catalog at pplc.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/gulfport/.
What streaming services are available with a Gulfport library card?
Cardholders can stream through Kanopy (30,000+ movies, documentaries, and kids' titles), Hoopla (movies, TV, music, audiobooks, eBooks, and comics with no waitlists), and Libby/OverDrive (eBooks and audiobooks). All are free with an active library card.
Where is Gulfport located, and is it the same as St. Petersburg?
Gulfport is an independent city in Pinellas County, situated on Boca Ciega Bay between St. Petersburg to the north and St. Pete Beach to the south. It is not part of St. Petersburg — it has its own city government, police department, and public library at 5501 28th Avenue South.
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