Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library

Emily Colón

Kind staff, beautiful ambiance, very welcoming. I enjoy perusing this library very much, and can spend hours here.

Rachel

This is a great outing for kids. They have story time throughout the week and a large, separate kids area as well as an enclosed room for free play with lots of toys. In the "children's library" area, there's a huge selection of kids books for all ages, little containers of crayons with coloring sheets, and they sometimes put out craft supplies with a tutorial. The play area has play surfaces for working with trains, train tracks, blocks, magnetiles, and more. There is a little kitchen stocked with food, and a soft play area in the corner with soft blocks. There is a little workbench with wooden screws, nails, a hammer and screwdriver. This area is closed off from the rest of the library so kids can play without worrying about being quiet. The staff here are all really nice.

Marcy Ribeiro

We were going to Austin Davis, but just moved and we are 2 minutes from jimmie keel. I went tonight for the first time to pick up a book and right on the glass sliding door there’s a sign (there’s like two when you walk in) that say MASKS REQUIRED. I should have asked if i needed a mask or if they had extras. But instead, so dumb of me, I drove back home to get a mask. I even rushed bc I left my newborn at home with the hubs. All to say- please change your sign. It’s not required. I asked the front. And two people didn’t have masks on. The mandates have been lifted in Florida what seems like ages ago. So take the signs down or correct them. Either way… the library looks amazing and so organized and we are so excited to visit with our whole family. :)

Ann Rochelle Platz

I love this library! This is the biggest library in the North East part of Hillsborough County with mountains of books and magazines, a large DVD selection, and a big selection of music CDs to checkout. It also has a separate large room for children with a quiet place space, tables and chairs for children to sit at and do activities, and all the children's books, audiobooks and DVDs. There is also there own checkout station there. There is also donate your old books there and purchase donated books for really good prices. There are drink and snack machines in a special location with tables and chairs for those who want to bring their own electronic devices, study materials, or just want to read. It is the only designated area where food and drinks are allowed. There are a few study rooms and several rooms designated for special classes and events. It's a great place to go and check out books or spend a few quiet hours at reading, studying or quietly browsing to get away from the hustle and bustle of life. This location also has extended evening and weekend hours.