New Tampa Regional Library
🏢 Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library — Florida
New Tampa Regional Library
A regional library serving New Tampa, Pebble Creek and Tampa Palms since 1997, with passport services and a makerspace.
🕑 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: 10001 Cross Creek Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647
Phone: 813-273-3652
Website: hcplc.org
📖 About New Tampa Regional Library
The New Tampa Regional Library was dedicated in May 1997 as the New Tampa, Pebble Creek and Tampa Palms communities grew rapidly. The 25,000-square-foot building opened with 100,000 volumes; in 2017 its children's area was renovated into Grandma Claire's Early Learning Hive, and it displays the public artworks Alphawalk and The Key Tree.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- U.S. passport application acceptance facility
- The Hive makerspace with tools and workshops
- Grandma Claire's Early Learning Hive (STEAM space, 2017)
- Friends-run used book store
📱 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
Does New Tampa accept passport applications?
Yes, since 2019; passport services are typically Friday and Saturday — call 813-273-3652 to confirm availability.
What is The Hive here?
A public makerspace with hands-on tools, sewing workshops and Open Lab sessions, free to cardholders.
What are the evening hours?
Open until 9:00 PM Monday through Thursday; Friday-Saturday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM; closed Sundays.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.