C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library

The 25,000 square foot C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library, located in east Tampa, offers a collection of popular materials for customers of all ages as well as a variety of meeting spaces, computers, state-of-the-art technology and instruction, early literacy and family events, and job seeking resources and assistance.

The C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library is enhanced by a life-size bronze sculpture by artist and USF associate professor McArthur Freeman. Entitled An Open Book, the piece is a hybrid of modern and classical technique, combining digital and hand-sculpting, CNC routing and hand-finishing, and traditional bronze casting. Featuring two African American children engrossed in a book, with stories literally jumping off the page, the piece reflects the ability of books to inspire young people everywhere, as well as Andrews’ enduring legacy.