Pinellas Park Public Library

Excellent variety of programs for children of all ages! Free WiFi and lots of computers. Centrally located in Pinellas county.

I went to this location because I was waiting on my sister and decided that it was a cool place where I could catch up on some of my Unilocal reviews other than using my phone in the car. Automatically you notice that the exterior is dark and cold and its not shiny and new like the other libraries. That is not always a bad thing though. The inside does not have the best lighting and there seems to be a lack of shelf space because there are books on carts everywhere! Either this location has a lack of staff or lazy staff. Not sure of which.
I asked the young lady at the check-​out desk about using the computer and if I had to sign up due to being a resident of Hillsborough county. She was very helpful and gave me a Computer Access Key Card to use any time I am at a Pinellas County Library. It was easy access and there was no wait time so I was thankful for that for sure.
The only issue I had was that there were a lot of computer users that seemed to have bad smokers coughs hacking up hair balls and other unidentified items and the occasional restless homeless person or whino bopping back and forth had me a little on guard. Other than that this library just needs a minor face lift, some TLC for those less fortunate and hotel cubes for the computer are so you don’t have to hear or see your neighbors latest finding in their throat. YIKES!

I’ve frequented most of the libraries in Pinellas, this being my least favorite. The main problem being is that it isn’t large enough to meet its demands.
It’s located next to an elementary school, at a bus stop and around the corner of one of the busiest streets in Pinellas. My 8yo learned a new word today: loitering. That’s because it’s posted all over the building and parking lot. There seems to be many school aged children and vagrants hanging around outside.
My son’s biggest complaint is that there’s limited places for him to study. There’s a ton of comfy chairs for reading or sitting with your computer in your lap but not enough tables. After school, there’s younger children running about while mom’s are working with their older kids.
The beauty of the Pinellas library system is that you can go on line and order whatever book you want in their system and have it delivered to whatever location is most convenient within 48 hours. Highly recommend getting a library card and using that service.
I think this library could be greatly improved by redesigning the layout to suit it’s true needs.

Very nice and open library. Staff is very friendly and helpful in trying to get you what you are looking for. Large computer area if that is what you require. They do different things for the kids during the summer that they can interact with as well as play movies. Only downside is that there always seems to be multiple homeless people outside the building either panhandling or divesting themselves of some body fluid.

This is my local library and it’s average. Not a huge selection of books, but that’s the benefit of PPLC book holds. The location is convenient and clean, but most staff seem to be bothered that you’re there which doesn’t really help. Other than that, I’m grateful to have a library right down the street.

Visited this pleasant, well-​laid-​out library this Saturday afternoon. It’s next door to a school, so heavy traffic when they let out. Guard desk by the entrance, along with bus schedules, shelves of free local papers and restrooms. Behind the restrooms is a snack bar with vending machines, a microwave and a few seats.
Upon entering there’s the checkout area on your left and info desk ahead. Shelves of new books on your right. Behind and to one side of the info desk are the magazine racks, the children’s area plus an open computer area with about 15 terminals. Behind the computers is a large area with plush seats for lap-​toppers. There’s a large quiet room to hide in.
Two bus lines plus several shops and eateries within walking distance.

Like crossing six traffic lanes into Los Angeles– If you survive the outside, then the inside is worth it.
There’s always a collection of seedy people outside ignoring the «Do Not Smoke Here» signs. I can’t picture them reading Jodi Picoult or checking e-​mail, so why are they there? The guard stationed at the front should be comforting, but just the fact that he’s needed there…
But once inside, it’s a very clean and pretty spacious library. There is a large collection of reading material here… and a Vietnamese section! (Wow– you know there’s a lot of Asians around you when…). I’ve been happy with the variety of DVDs available… and a great VHS collection for you non-​techies. Plus enough seats so you can lose yourself in work.
The 8+ computers and children’s section are always full. Expect to wait a bit for computer use (duh, it’s a library– read a BOOK while you wait) and avoid the noisy school kids after 2pm. Most likely you’ll sit across from someone who appears homeless and cusses out loud.
So far the staff seems more occupied with whatever their computer screens are commanding them to do. Where are my smiles and greetings? I’ll suck it up– this library closes the latest out of most St. Pete libraries; 8:30 pm most week nights.