Hillsborough County - Public Library Cooperative

The John F. Germany Public Library (main) is located in downtown Tampa with over 27 branches located throughout the county. The library circulates over 10,000,000 items such as books, periodicals, CDs, DVDs, and audiovisual materials. The Germany Library is an affiliate site of the national Foundation Center. Their online resources offer free access to premium databases. Contemporary local artists are showcased in bi-monthly exhibits in the main library and branch art galleries.

The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative (HCPLC) includes the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System, the Bruton Memorial Library in Plant City, and the Temple Terrace Public Library in Temple Terrace. Together, these libraries serve over 1 million customers and share a common mission of promoting lifelong learning and an enhanced quality of life for all residents of Hillsborough County.