Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library

The 25,000 square foot regional library, the 22nd branch in the county's library system, serves the south Tampa community seven days a week with a full range of services and programs for customers of all ages.

The facility includes two meeting rooms for public use and a drive-through window for convenient check out and return of materials. It also features an opening day collection of nearly 90,000 books, magazines, CDs, videos, and DVDs, as well as computers to access a wide variety of electronic resources including the Internet and word processing software.

The distinctive collection of art at the Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library enhances the architectural design of the building. Featured throughout the interior is an eclectic collection of works on paper and canvas, glass art and woven copper sculpture by a diverse group of local, regional, national, and international award-winning artists. At the entry to the children's section are a handcarved panther portico and a manatee bench.