Temple Terrace Public Library

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Temple Terrace Public Library

Temple Terrace's community library since 1960, rebuilt after a 1982 fire and expanded to 20,000 sq ft — a city-run member of the cooperative.

📞 813-506-6770🌐 templeterrace.gov

🕑 Library Hours

Monday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours may vary on holidays.

📍 Location & Contact

Address: 202 Bullard Pkwy, Temple Terrace, FL 33617

Phone: 813-506-6770

Website: templeterrace.gov

📖 About Temple Terrace Public Library

Temple Terrace Public Library began in January 1960, founded by the Temple Terrace Woman's Club with donated books and volunteer staff. After an arson fire destroyed the building in 1982, it was rebuilt and rededicated in 1983, then expanded to 20,000 square feet in 1997-1998. Operated by the City of Temple Terrace, it participates in the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative so cardholders can borrow across the system.

⭐ What makes this branch special

  • Founded 1960 by the Temple Terrace Woman's Club
  • Rebuilt and rededicated 1983 after an arson fire
  • 100,000+ volume collection, 20,000 sq ft
  • City-operated member of the county cooperative

📱 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

Is Temple Terrace part of the Hillsborough County system?

It is operated by the City of Temple Terrace and participates in the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative, so cards and borrowing work across member libraries.

What happened to the original building?

An arson fire in February 1982 destroyed it; the library reopened within weeks at a recreation center and the rebuilt building was rededicated in February 1983.

What are the hours?

Monday and Wednesday 10:00 AM-8:00 PM, Tuesday and Thursday 12:00 PM-8:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; closed Sundays.

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

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