John F. Germany Public Library

John F. Germany Public Library The John F. Germany Public Library is part of the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System.

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Did you know that in the summer of 1969, the library held rock concerts to encourage teens to visit?The Youth Services D...
08/18/2026

Did you know that in the summer of 1969, the library held rock concerts to encourage teens to visit?

The Youth Services Department organized Friday night concerts featuring local bands and DJs in the Bookmobile tunnel behind the Tampa Public Library (now known as the John F. Germany Public Library). These concerts were a hit, attracting up to 1,500 teens! Due to their incredible success, they had to move to the Armory the following year.

Learn more about past library programs and view more historical photographs at DigitalCollections.HCPLC.org.

Have fun learning about the Sunshine State's native flowers, discuss a Disney graphic novel with fans, put your engineer...
08/14/2026

Have fun learning about the Sunshine State's native flowers, discuss a Disney graphic novel with fans, put your engineering skills and hurricane knowledge to the test as you create hurricane-ready towers in a simulated exercise, and master the art of origami at our libraries next week!⁠
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Check out HCPLC.org/Events for more.

The school year is only getting started! Remember, your local library has tons of resources to support you this school y...
08/14/2026

The school year is only getting started! Remember, your local library has tons of resources to support you this school year, including educational books and media, free online classes, homework help, and plenty of programs year round.

This circa 1965 photograph shows high school students in the reference room at the Tampa Public Library. Check out more historical photographs from our Library History Collection at DigitalCollections.HCPLC.org.

Learn some science while having fun and problem-solving challenges with low-tech supplies, join in a Mad Libs style adve...
07/31/2026

Learn some science while having fun and problem-solving challenges with low-tech supplies, join in a Mad Libs style adventure of the campfire story variety, practice public speaking in a group setting, and experiment with invisible ink in a STEAM time event at our libraries next week!⁠
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Find these programs and many more at HCPLC.org/Events.

Order in the court! The James J. Lunsford Law Library's books and services are now located on the second floor of the Jo...
07/26/2026

Order in the court! The James J. Lunsford Law Library's books and services are now located on the second floor of the John F. Germany Public Library.

[Image: Judge John C. White presiding over swearing in of jury in courtroom at Hillsborough County Court House: Tampa, Fla., (1920) Burgert Brothers Photographic Collection, PA 122]

Get face to face with animals from The Florida Aquarium, learn the art of portrait drawing with no prior experience need...
07/17/2026

Get face to face with animals from The Florida Aquarium, learn the art of portrait drawing with no prior experience needed, create original folklore alongside others while learning about local and national legends, and make your own chainmail keychain to take home at our libraries next week!⁠
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Check out HCPLC.org/Summer for more information.

07/17/2026

Discover how our genealogical and archival collections can help you find out more about Tampa's history and assist with your historical research with our final adult programs for Archives Awareness week. Join us tomorrow, July 18, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. respectively, at the John F. Germany Public Library for these informative programs.

For more information and to register, check out HCPLC.org/ArchivesAwareness. Registration is recommended.

Learn about the Florida swamp with live animal ambassadors from The Florida Aquarium, enjoy a mini-concert event with th...
07/10/2026

Learn about the Florida swamp with live animal ambassadors from The Florida Aquarium, enjoy a mini-concert event with the amazing and hilariously musical Mr. Brad, venture into the world of storytelling with classic campfire stories, and get creative while discovering the rich history behind amate folk art at our libraries next week!⁠
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Animals, music, legendary stories, and much more are what you can find at a library near you. Check out HCPLC.org/Summer for more information.

See sparks fly and explore scientific principles with MOSI, drum and dance in an interactive drum circle with Giving Tre...
06/12/2026

See sparks fly and explore scientific principles with MOSI, drum and dance in an interactive drum circle with Giving Tree Music, learn from The Florida Aquarium about staying safe around the scaley reptiles that call our state their home, and participate in a "Choose Your Own Adventure" story revolving around the cryptids that may or may not inhabit the United States at our libraries next week!

See what's happening at a library near you this summer at HCPLC.org/Summer.

Watch a story and inanimate objects come to life with storyteller Windell Campbell, learn about the stars and constellat...
06/05/2026

Watch a story and inanimate objects come to life with storyteller Windell Campbell, learn about the stars and constellations with MOSI and their portable planetarium, laugh alongside Tony the Balloon Guy as he creates characters out of balloons, or be enthralled by Bits N Pieces Puppet Theatre as they perform their version of Rumpelstiltskin at our libraries next week!

See what's happening at a library near you this summer at HCPLC.org/Summer.

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900 N Ashley Drive
Tampa, FL
33602

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 9pm
Tuesday 10am - 9pm
Wednesday 10am - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

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+18132733652

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