Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library

The Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library is part of the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System (THPL), as well as a member of the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative (HCPLC). The library is a 25,000 sq. ft. facility located at 3910 S. Manhattan Ave. in Tampa, Florida. The library provides books, magazines, DVDs, music, and internet access, as well as programs and activities, and a drive-thru window for check out and return of materials. In December 2018 the library underwent an extensive renovation which enclosed the children's area and expanded the number of meeting and study rooms to eight.

Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library
CountryUnited States
Established2000
Location3910 S. Manhattan Ave.,
Tampa, Florida 33611
Coordinates27°54′26″N 82°31′03″W
Branch ofTampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System
Websitewww.hcplc.org/hcplc/locations/jpl/
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History

The Jan Kaminis Platt Library was dedicated and opened to the public on December 11, 2000.[1] The library is named in honor of Jan Kaminis Platt, who served as a former Hillsborough County Commissioner and member of the Tampa City Council. Platt was named to the American Library Association's "Freedom to Read Honor Roll" and received the "Best Friend of the Year" award from the Friends of the Library of Hillsborough County in 1999.[2]

The library is the third and final facility paid for primarily by a special $10 million fund designated within the Special Library Taxing District approved by the Board of County Commissioners in September 1993.[2]

The Jan Kaminis Platt Library was the first in the Tampa-Hillsborough County Library System to have a drive-thru window.[3]

Jan Kaminis Platt died on November 3, 2017.[4] Thanks to the Friends of the Jan Platt Library, a display case honoring Jan Platt's service and dedication to community is prominently featured at the entrance of the library's main reading room.

On September 21, 2019, the "Jan Platt Day" event was held at her namesake library and featured activities for all ages, including an author talk from best-seller Tim Dorsey. A highlight video of the days events can be viewed on youtube.

Services
  • U.S. Passport Services[5]
  • Assistive Technologies
  • Free WiFi
  • Internet Access
  • Public Meeting Rooms
  • Photocopiers
  • Public FAX
  • Snack and Beverage Vending
  • Wireless Printing
  • Drive-thru return
  • 24/7 bookdrop

References
  1. "Jan Kaminis Platt". www.hillsboroughcounty.org. Retrieved 2015-11-29.
  2. "Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library: Locations: Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative". www.hcplc.org. Retrieved 2015-11-29.
  3. "Library History | Home | Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System". www.thpl.org. Retrieved 2015-11-29.
  4. "Jan K. Platt Obituary". Legacy.com. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
  5. "Passport Services". HCPLC.org. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
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