Charles J. Fendig Public Library
🏢 Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library — Florida
Charles J. Fendig Public Library
South Tampa's neighborhood library since 1968, named for a civic leader who helped build the county library system.
🕑 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: 3909 W Neptune Street, Tampa, FL 33629
Phone: 813-273-3652
Website: hcplc.org
📖 About Charles J. Fendig Public Library
The library at 3909 West Neptune Street has served the South Tampa peninsula since 1968, originally as the South Tampa Peninsular Library. In 2001 it was renamed for Charles J. Fendig, who served on the Tampa Public Library Board for nearly twenty years and helped secure state library funding. It offers books, media, public computers, free Wi-Fi and community events.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Named for library pioneer Charles J. Fendig
- Serves the South Tampa peninsula
- Books, DVDs, audiobooks, music and digital resources
- Free Wi-Fi, public computers, printing and copying
📱 Free with a Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library card
Any Hillsborough County resident can get a library card free and unlock:
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Charles J. Fendig?
A Tampa civic leader who served on the library board from 1955 for nearly twenty years and helped pass Florida's 1961 State Aid to Libraries law.
What is the nearest branch?
The West Tampa Branch and the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library are among the closest in the system.
Can I return items from other branches here?
Yes, all Tampa-Hillsborough County branches share one catalog and items can be returned to any branch.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.