West Tampa Branch Library

🏢 Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library — Florida

West Tampa Branch Library

Tampa's 1914 Carnegie library, the first in Hillsborough County, a National Register landmark still serving West Tampa.

📞 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: 2312 W Union St, Tampa, FL 33607

Phone: 813-273-3652

Website: hcplc.org

📖 About West Tampa Branch Library

The West Tampa Branch opened in January 1914 as the first public library in Hillsborough County, funded by a $17,500 Carnegie grant on land donated by cigar magnate Angel Cuesta. The Neoclassical Revival brick building, one of only eleven Carnegie libraries built in Florida, joined the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 and was expanded in 2004.

⭐ What makes this branch special

  • One of eleven Carnegie libraries built in Florida
  • On the National Register of Historic Places since 1983
  • Original 1914 Neoclassical Revival building, expanded 2004
  • Artwork by Ferdie Pacheco and Synthia St. James

📱 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

Is West Tampa a historic building?

Yes, built in 1914 with a Carnegie grant, one of eleven Carnegie libraries in Florida and the only surviving one in the Tampa area; on the National Register since 1983.

What happened to the original location?

The library opened in 1914 and now occupies its historic Carnegie building at 2312 W. Union Street, which still serves as the West Tampa Branch.

Does it have a meeting room?

Yes, the 2004 expansion added meeting room space along with accessibility improvements and more computers.

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

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