The New River Branch Library is a great place to read, book a study room, and find a quiet,…read morepositive atmosphere. The library staff is so great! They're always happy to help and really accommodating. I love that they have events happening every week, it keeps the community connected. New River Branch Library also has a little garden and a butterfly garden! They're encouraging people to grow different fruits and veggies there. The New River Branch Library is a great place, it's a positive environment, and one can borrow books for two weeks with the library card!

I loved going to this library before the renos but I have not been back since they upgraded…read more Today was my first day back post-renovation. I didn't have time to assess all the new amenities but from what I see, I'm liking the upgrades. There is a dedicated room from children with computers and a few toys. The main area was rearranged and there are also other study rooms to utilize. There is a garden outside as well as an indoor hydroponic garden. I need to renew my library card to see what has changed with regard to the book loan process. See photo for current library hours.

The staff was so friendly and polite. When you enter, to your left there are books to purchase. Dot…read morestickers show the discounted price which varies from 20cents to three dollars. There's also books that were available for free. I purchased the book, "Scary Stories to Tell I'm the Dark" for only $1. The bathrooms were extremely clean and were unisex per single stall room.

This is a very nice library. I love that they have story times for different age groups and a play…read morearea for small kids. On Wednesdays they have baby time at 11am and I believe at 10am as well. Baby time last for 20-30 minutes and they are lead by very engaging and sweet story time tellers. We do sign language, sing songs, do hand games, and read stories. The babies love it. And then afterwards we usually go to the play area in the back. Not every library in this county has one. She enjoys playing with the other babies and we also read books in the children's library. Customer service is always amazing. Everyone is so nice. And the place is always clean and has a lot of natural light. It's very refreshing coming here.

Loudest library I've ever been in - absolutely no one makes any effort to use inside voices- incl…read morethe librarians - screaming kids everywhere - people on zoom meetings just talking out loud. Horrible

The Land O Lakes Branch Library is a great place to read, book a study room, and find a quiet,…read morepositive atmosphere. The library staff is so great! They're always happy to help and really accommodating. I love that they have events happening every week, it keeps the community connected.

One of the loudest libraries! The staff needs to do a better job with the noise levels. It's a…read morelibrary! I tried studying but was immediately interrupted by people that just want to talk. Try whispering. I will never come back to this location and will spread the word about this location. Wasted my gas and time.

I LOVE this library! My son is homeschooling, so we decided to get a library card for him. I saw…read morethat this location had a "children's room" which is perfect for sitting down and reading to your kids, studying the globes, using the computers they provide for educational programs and so much more, without having to worry about your kids being "too loud." We went to this location just for him, and enjoyed the entire visit! My son and I felt really safe because there was a deputy stationed at the entrance right when you walk in. We will be trying to visit once a week now that we've discovered this location! We would love to see more hands on educational material, (like the globes) because we don't own things like that at home, and it gave us an opportunity to learn about the different continents in 3D instead of flat on a map! Lastly, they had little free craft envelopes and we were able to grab one on our way out, which I thought was AWESOME! My son really enjoyed making his butterfly!

I use the library at least twice a week and have visited different locations, but this was by far…read morethe worst experience. The staff was unfriendly, unhelpful, and not communicative. I was very disappointed with the service. Take me 5 times longer to do easy thing as usual

Although it's a small downtown area, I love that the library is a nice size and kept in good…read morecondition. They have various activities that you can participate in and various services (yoga, book club, etc.), along with study rooms.

I don't go to this branch often, because it is not as close as a few other libraries, but I tend to…read moreto stop in when I am in town for something else. They have a strong selection of books and what seems like a friendly staff. There is usually plenty of parking in the lot across the street. So I usually get books from this branch online and have it sent to Tavares or Mt. Dora, but I wouldn't hesitate to go in and explore or recommend it to someone else.

After the recent enhancements, this library has become quite impressive. It's the perfect choice…read morefor those seeking a less crowded environment. The only downside is its early closing time and being closed on Sundays. Apart from that, I applaud the cleanliness and the welcoming staff. Continuously delivering great service!

Before the Seffner library was in existence I used to drive to this library. It is a very nice…read morebuilding with a lot of parking. Always very quiet with not many patrons. Librarians are very helpful and there are a few self check out stations for your use.

I want to borrow a book to my kindle and don't know how to do it. Can you send me instructions? I…read morereally like the Southshore Regional Library, and feel very lucky to have this wonderful library so close to where we live.

This is a huge and nice library. It is very quiet and clean. As normal libraries, they have…read morecomputers (to include Mac's), printers, and meeting rooms. They also have plenty events for children. They have a snack and "break area". This location also stays later than most in the Riverview, Brandon, Apollo Beach area. They have multiple rooms that we frequently use for my neighborhood homeowners associate meetings. We have used the Art Studio for a meeting. It has local art (also throughout the entire library) and children art. When using that room it's long tables with various type of chairs and obviously, paint supplies off to the side but out the way when it comes to meeting time. We have also used the Community Room. This meeting room has a divider to adjust for small and large groups. This room has a more professional setting and the space to rearrange if need be. My only complaint is for the entire Hillsborough County Library. When reserving a room, you will never speak with an employee. The process is pretty inconvenient. You call and leave a voicemail, and they'll contact you back in the order of all their voicemails. If they can not hear your number you left in the voicemail clearly, you will not get a call back. The turn around time is usually within a week. There is also an email process.

It had been years since I had gone to the library. I used to love going when I was younger but as I…read moregot older technology has taken over. I have to say I am so glad I went! This library was so clean and peaceful. Staff was very welcoming and helpful. I definitely recommend anyone that works from home or just needs some alone time to stop by and spend some time here. I even got a FREE book that I could keep as part of the summer reading program

Five stars for the location, adequate parking, and the decor inside & out. I did not interact with…read morethe librarians, but saw them working behind plexiglass shields. They looked earnest & engrossed in their duties. Friday, 5/2/22, I visited this library for a one hour lesson in writing a "love letter will." It was interesting and I learned a few things. It was also a pitch for estate planning and wills, but I'm happy with our attorney and our will. I took the useful brochure with me. Afterwards, I wandered down the wide hallway to the double glass doors to peruse the books for sale in the front of the library. Prices were reasonable. I also looked around at the plethora of books and other materials that patrons could check out. But I had to call this visit short. I had to hurry to Palm Harbor to lead a class (Tai Chi for Balance). I hope to return for a more in depth look at what this majestic library offers.