Quiet and relaxing place for read your favorite books. Their personal is attentive and helpful.read more

Nice library that's much more thank just books. They have DVDs, audio books, music CDs, streaming…read moremusic and books, computers with Internet for use to do anything from research to playing games on, and much more! Get a book or other item here, digitally scan it and your card to check it out using self checkout system. Return it to any of the approx 30 library's in Hillsborough County. Free membership for residents of the county. This is a clean, organized, well kept library that wasn't over crowded and has plenty of computers, soft chairs, tables, laptop areas, kids area, and private conference room area. 1000's of movies and audio books to choose from, and many audio books can be used on an app on your phone and listened to using Bluetooth in your car.

A satellite campus of HCC in Ruskin. NOT at the College Ave address listed on this fine website,…read moreit's actually on Shell Point E and 24th, across from Lennard High. Classes are whatever - you're either taking something because you want to, or because you have to. Your personal review will reflect that. But as for the staff and all that stuff, this place is just fine. Parking is free (but only at this location), sometimes there are food trucks, and the staff is generally helpful enough. Being across from the high school means this place is filled with recent grads, so steel yourself for those kinds of conversations. Some highlights include "I don't need college, I'm joining the army when I turn 18" and "for all intensive purposes..." Tiny library, although the views are acceptable if you can hunker down by a window. Adjacent to lots of cow fields, so it's really damn hot and there are tons of love bugs. Rural Florida, baby!

Great college but you will be filled with recent school grads so Ignore them cause some are a bit…read moreimmature. Parking is nice and it's overall a good college!

I have been a student at this campus for the last 2 semesters…read more It is much smaller than Tampa and seems to be more of a commuter campus. I love that the student body seems to be older than that of Tampa. I am 27 and when I was at Tampa campus, I was usually the oldest person in my class. Now, I am about the average age. The classes are also considerably smaller. In Tampa, I had classes with 200 other students in it. Now my biggest class had 70 and my smallest had 5. The professors are often adjunct in St Pete. This is really interesting because you have teachers who usually work and specialize in the material being taught. I feel this is much better than the grad student method of Tampa. As far as student involvement is concerned, they both have a large number of students in clubs and organizations. Many students work on the campus so things like the help desk and library are students that go there, too. There is also free tutoring that is run by students. It is an invaluable resource that is a part of your tuition. I suggest going anytime you have a question. The location is simply beautiful. It is located right on the water. There is a dock and a marina in the back of the school. Although the offices are a little hard to find, the campus is gorgeous. The staff all over campus in St Pete is MUCH more helpful and polite, though. Overall, I think St Pete suits me much better than Tampa.

My college (Eckerd) sometimes does joint programs and competitions with USFSP & so I've been on…read moretheir campus a few times now. It's in the heart of downtown St. Pete and has a gorgeous student center with large aquariums, comfy seating, and a cafeteria too. Upstairs they have large ballroom/conference areas great for large presentations like the film event I attended, but it can also be sectioned off into smaller portions which was what was done when I attended a guest lecture there that my professor for my Literature and Human Rights course (offered at Eckerd) highly recommended. My boyfriend now goes to USFSP to touch up his orgo-chem skills before going to grad school & his only complaint is parking; they have a large parking garage right across from campus, but it gets filled quick according to him. But he's enjoyed his professors so far and noted how small the orgo-chem labs are - only about 10 students so a great way to get hands on experience and attention.

We had nothing to do today, so why not go to the library! Support your local libraries. My nephew…read morehad a nice time in the children's corner. The toys were a little run down/dirty but honestly that's to be expected when dealing with children. My cousin and I picked up some library cards as we didn't have any, it was our first time there! The library is very nice and clean, and there is so much it offers! We want to come back for future events that they hold!

Beautiful library! I really enjoyed sitting outside in the screened in patio while I knocked out…read moresome work! They offer lots of different areas to sit down and do some work or read. Lots of outlets! Definitely will come back!

I often bring our grandson here and he absolutely loves it. I love watching him get excited about…read morebooks. All of the Manatee County Libraries have been amazing. I've heard they are going to be revamping this branch and changing up the children's area so I am excited for that!

Very friendly staff here and it is easy to request books from other branches. Funny to say out loud…read morebut this branch seems to offer more large print books than normal size font books. I experienced that mistake once and learned my lesson! Yikes, knock wood, not ready for that option yet.... Appreciate that you can drop off food donations for the Manatee food bank and donate books for the library book sale. Last weekend, there were plenty of kiddos enjoying a Saturday morning activity which was fun to see their enjoyment. This branch seems to offer many community activities, posted on their outdoor marquee, which is appreciated.

Beautiful building, very quiet, kind of a small selection but it's a wonderful library with great…read morestaff. I haven't checked out the second floor yet, need to do that.

Rachel and her wonderful crew are friendly, helpful, with warm and open hearts. From youthful new…read morereaders to older wanna be authors, they add their unique knowledge of literature and web savvy traveling to enhance your experiences. Where else can you order books and movies and pick them up in a historic Port Tampa building. Top Notch.

Went to use the library computer today, and had bad experience. I needed help to print a document…read morecorrectly and was told they did not have the people there to help me. the 2 at the desk claimed to be to busy and said the one in the back was on the phone. I explained that i had set the computer to print legal size and it gave me 8 by 11. What appeared to bethe one in charge. then suggested a computer class, or I could go to another branch. I found that answer to be in the poorest taste. I have been using this library for 20 years or more. And do not appreciate discrimination. In any form.

They make the children's library a wonderful experience from start to finish. They could not have…read morehired people more friendly, helpful and expedient at the front desk. The prerequisite must have been "JOYFUL". I love how clean and new the books are. I'm sure they go through a lot but it doesn't show. Reading is such a gift and this is like the FAO Schwartz of children's books! They have summer incentive plans for the kids - Rays tickets! I like the way they think.

I always love a library and any place that supports education...especially free education! I wish…read morethe upkeep was a little better and there were more books to select from. But sill grateful this is available to the public!!!

Great location- this is my go-to library because of how close it is to my apartment. I love the…read morebuilding from the outside- very pretty! The selection of books is what is disappointing. It is actually a small library and the book selection is very limited. All the books are pretty old too. I haven't seen any new books on the shelves at all. The staff is a mix. Most of the people working there are very nice but there is this one older lady that is kind of rude and dismissive. Overall, very convenient location but definitely a couple homeless people loitering around the parking lot and inside. I even saw a homeless guy sleeping inside the library once! Books can be limiting as well.

Bought a book I've been eyeing. There is seating available however you may have to wait a bit to…read moreget them. Employees are kind and they offer a lot of different wines to drink. Will be back to do some studying or reading (with headphones or ear plugs)

What a perfect place to spend an afternoon! I grabbed a seat on the patio, my book, and a wonderful…read moreglass of pinto grigio. The staff was kind and checked on me often. It was fun to browse the book store as well! Downtown street parking is hit or miss, but to be expected.