Austin Davis Library

🏢 Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library — Florida

Austin Davis Library

A 10,500-sq-ft library in Odessa opened in 1993 through a $1.1 million gift, serving northwest Hillsborough County.

📞 813-273-3652🌐 hcplc.org

🕑 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: 17808 Wayne Road, Odessa, FL 33556

Phone: 813-273-3652

Website: hcplc.org

📖 About Austin Davis Library

The Odessa-Keystone area was served by bookmobile until a small storefront library opened in 1977. In 1991 philanthropist Austin Davis and Winn-Dixie Charities gave $1.1 million to build a permanent facility, and the Austin Davis Library opened in May 1993 at 17808 Wayne Road with 10,500 square feet beside Keystone Park.

⭐ What makes this branch special

  • Built with a $1.1M gift from Austin Davis and Winn-Dixie Charities (1993)
  • 10,500 sq ft with full county catalog access
  • Set amid wooded land by Keystone Park
  • Two community rooms, children's area and quiet study space

📱 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.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who funded the Austin Davis Library?

A $1.1 million gift from philanthropist Austin Davis and Winn-Dixie Charities, accepted in 1991; the library opened in his name in May 1993.

What facilities are available?

A reading room, children's area, quiet study space, electronic media section, two community rooms, public computers and Wi-Fi.

Is it open on weekends?

Saturday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM; closed Sundays.

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

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