Temple Terrace Public Library, Public library in Temple Terrace, Florida, United States.
Temple Terrace Public Library is a public library in Florida that houses a large collection of books and reading materials for the community. The building provides computers and internet access for visitors who need to work or research onsite.
The Temple Terrace Woman's Club opened the library on January 15, 1960, in a caddy house on the 19th tee of the city golf course, stocked with books from local Boy Scouts and residents. It moved to City Hall in April 1961, and a new building at 202 Bullard Parkway opened on April 17, 1966. An arsonist destroyed 11,666 books and 1,010 recordings on February 18, 1982; the library reopened in the Lightfoot Recreation Center six weeks later and returned to its building on February 16, 1983.
This library serves as a neighborhood gathering place where residents access reading materials and community resources. Local volunteers play an active role in supporting programs and keeping the collection accessible to all.
The library sits at 202 Bullard Parkway, near the University of South Florida, Florida College and the Museum of Science & Industry in Tampa. It is part of the Hillsborough County Library Cooperative, so a county card works here. The Book Nook in the main lobby sells donated used books, and a drop-off box there takes donations.
Since spring 2016 the library has lent cake pans, tools, board games and sewing machines, one week at a time. All these items were donated by residents, so the collection works as a shared household resource rather than a book-only service.
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