Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library
🏢 Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library — Florida
Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library
A 26,000-sq-ft community library in the Westchase/Countryway area, renamed in 2017 for a longtime library advocate.
🕑 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: 11211 Countryway Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33626
Phone: 813-273-3652
Website: hcplc.org
📖 About Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library
Opened in January 2005 as the Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library, this 26,000-square-foot facility was renamed in August 2017 for Maureen B. Gauzza, longtime president of the Friends of the Upper Tampa Bay Library. It features an outdoor gazebo, a community room, an Innovation Studio and a Majolica Tile Project in the children's room by the Westchase Artists Society.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Named for community advocate Maureen B. Gauzza (2017)
- Outdoor gazebo and large community meeting room
- Majolica Tile Project in the children's room
- Innovation Studio with Adobe Creative Cloud and assistive tech
📱 Free with a Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library card
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the library named after?
Maureen B. Gauzza, longtime president of the Friends of the Upper Tampa Bay Library, whose advocacy helped establish the branch; renamed in August 2017.
Does it have a community room?
Yes, a large community room plus an outdoor gazebo.
What digital resources are available?
An Innovation Studio with Adobe Creative Cloud and assistive technology, plus public computers and Wi-Fi.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.