This is a small local library serving the Westchase and surrounding Tampa communities, and it ended…read moreup being such a great experience for me. It had been decades since I last used a public library--and even longer since I had a library card. But this past year I've been fully in my "books and Kindle era," and while I love physical books, I didn't want to start hoarding more since I've already run out of bookshelf space. Minimalist problems So I finally decided to get a library card. I completed the application online back in December but didn't make it in until March. When I arrived, the process couldn't have been easier. The librarian simply looked me up in the system, handed me my card, and even pointed me in the direction of my next thriller read. She was incredibly helpful, and the whole experience was quick and seamless--I honestly wish I had done it sooner. As mentioned, it is a smaller library, but that hasn't been an issue at all. You can easily search for and request books, eBooks, and audiobooks online through the Hillsborough Library app and the Libby app, which makes everything super convenient. Overall, such a positive experience and a great reminder of how valuable our local libraries are!

Love this library. Basically grew up here and even though it's been renovated a lot, it still feels…read morethe same in spirit. Quiet, organized, and abundant.

This a quiet little city that is a must visit. The downtown area has local shops that offer a…read morevariety of offerings. There are a number of resturants that you can find your favorite foods. Don't miss this beautiful location.

One of my favorite places to visit Florida is Safety Harbor…read more The dining choices are plentiful and first rate. If you're a runner or walker, you'll love the Best Damn Race and Best Damn Leftovers Race held here each year. Safety Harbor seems to be a very pet friendly area, too. The Chalk Fest and street fest Fridays are so much fun. The shops on Main Street are super cute and walkable, and views by the pier and off Bayshore are memorable. I can't wait for my next visit!

Palm Harbor Library is the best library in the area I have found. They have a fabulous book section…read more& drop off lane. I found many books of great interest here OuiOui. I also LOVE that the building is painted with a mural of a Wild Flamingo. I love Flamingos, I'm a photographer & love to photograph nature, especially flamingos. I'm also a Chef, Homeopathic practitioner and Herbalist, focusing on using plants & natural remedies to heal and create potions OuiOui. I love to grow my own herbs, editable and medicinal plants. Herbs for culinary, medicinal & therapeutic purposes. I make all my own medicines & a lot of my own essential oils so I do tons of research, read & garden a lot every day. And now I have found the perfect "la vie en rose" library with a flamingo in Palm Harbor. I'm also making all my own recipes, making all my own compost, fertilizer & Organic dirt. So lately, I have been researching the local plants & medicinal herbs/trees, plants that grow best here. I want to plant a Boswellia tree. (If anyone local has one planted already, drop me a message & tell me how it's going. haha. Thanks in Advance.) In the meantime, I will keep reading all the cool "Dr Chef" books that are filled with all the knowledge & wisdom i'm seeking, from Palm Harbor Library. Will Return. Highest Recommendations.

The bookstore is such a treasure. So many books, DVDs, CDs in brand new condition that could be…read moregifts anytime of year! Prices range from 25¢ to $5. Children's books are priced between 25¢ to $2. What a bargain!! If you don't find what you like, browse the library for items to check out.

I really like this library I always come with my toddler &…read morethe library has so much to offer children! They have a couple classes geared specifically for dancing/reading/crafts. Their library for the littles is set up with several computers, one is a special one that is touch screen & has so many kids learning activities on it. My daughter loves drawing with it, but it covers a lot material i.e. if your child wanted to practice a subject or even learn typing skills. They put the effort in here. There are themes so if a holiday is approaching there's coloring sheets put out for kiddos, as well as other thoughtful snippets to tie into. For example, Poetry month was April (I think?) & they put out poetry books on display & had poems to take home. So cute! I haven't explored the rest of the library by myself but I've noticed there's plenty of reading nooks to get cozy with a book & lots of natural lighting. I'm looking forward to trying out their summer adult workshops! I use their App often to put books on hold for the family. It works smoothly & I can see what I've checked out & what needs to be returned. The staff are not bingo aged (as someone else mentioned), there's a good mix here & they have all been helpful & polite in my experience. I use their App often to put books on hold for the family. It works smoothly & I can see what I've checked out & what needs to be returned. This library serves us well to say the least. I check out roughly 20 books a week to read to my kiddo & not only does she love that time together, but she speaks so well for her age & is complimented on it often. And we have saved so much money in the process by checking out books instead of buying, which is a big deal because I'm ballin on a budget lol. It is truly worth the effort utilizing this library whether it's for yourself, or if you happen to have kids!

Have Parkinson's and needed help printing my taxes. Went to the Countryside Library to get use of…read morethe tons of tax dollars I help pay to support this expensive complex. After ruining a complete copy trying to print two sided. The librarians told me I couldn't print two sided. So, I went to Office Depot where the Manager took the time to help me print my taxes for less than I just spent at my local library to ruin a copy.

Love coming to work out here. People are very nice. The facility is very clean and the equipment is…read moregreat. I feel very comfortable working out here. I also really appreciate the month to month fee. That way I don't have to pay four months that I am not in town. Would highly recommend.

Not pet friendly and the lifeguards are not interested in making the atmosphere a hospitable place…read moreto be. The facility pet policy needs to be updated to align with modern times.

Came for a kids library event with "Shana Banana" it was so fun! They had it in a room that was big…read moreand spacious. The children's part of the library is enclosed in the library and has plenty of toys and areas for kids to play at. The staff was extremely nice and helpful.

The cool new library in Clearwater is up and running! The older building on Drew is abandoned in…read morefavor of this new building on Drew a few blocks down from the original location. The libary occupies only rhe 1st floor of the building so it is small but it has a LOT to offer - dozens of computer stations - a long table for a community work station with outlets - vending machines and water fountain - new digital fancy book Check out - drive through book drop off

This is a very nice B&N location with a B&N Starbucks cafe inside…read more It's Ginormous, like a big box warehouse style. It's very spacious, not intimate, like the little Tyrone location. This is a very lovely location, but moi prefers the "Book Nook" intimate location in Tyrone square. It's very small but it's also never crowded. This one was already crowded & very noisy, even at 10am, with a very busy long long coffee line. Yikes :( Will Return.

What an effective , empathetic and caring assistant manager there is at B&N Clearwater branch (US…read morein the Hobby Lobby/ Old Navy plaza) !! As a PCS employee , this assistant manager helped me connect with another branch manager about doubled up copies in my classroom. There was an an initial misunderstanding; but all is well that ends well. Thank CLW B&N for ALWAYS supporting PCS students and employees !!

Blink and you'll miss it…read more Hugging the west coast of Florida at St. Joseph Sound 4 miles north of Dunedin and about 1 mile south of Palm Harbor is a hidden Pinellas County gem. Folks traveling along ALT 19 pay no attention while they're caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily automobile traffic. If people slow down a bit, and hit the Pinellas trail, the old rail line bulges west just north of Curlew and harkens back to a more simple time. The first home built here was in 1875, and as more folks settled in Florida during the golden citrus years, this village saw sleepy prosperity with its orange groves and fishing wharfs buzzing with activity. Tampa Road, which originated here, was the first paved road leading into Tampa, directly connecting the big city with Oldsmar, Dundein, Palm Harbor and Ozona. Things are obviously much different now. The village is quiet, laid back and the vibe is a kin to Cedar Key on a Monday night. They've got their own post office, a BBQ joint, pizzeria, pub and plenty of coastal property to catch a sunset. To me, this place is far removed from traffic, tourism, unexploited, raw and uncut--pure Florida. I absolutely love it. Oh, and all streets are golf cart friendly.

Mark sure got this one right. There are few places left that give you the original Florida vibe &…read moreis not overrun with tourists. First visit & every visit, I love this small town & that it's aspiration is to remain as it is, lovely & unspoiled. For a very small area, they have multiple small & unique eateries. Maybe not all 5 star dining, but damn good cracker food. When you visit make sure you check out the local shops, restaurants & bars, you won't be disappointed. What's a girl to do? Love, love quaint coastal towns, haven't met one yet, I didn't fall in love with!