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The Gulfport Library offers T10 Franklin Mobile Hotspots with 4G LTE for check out. Limitations include one per household, no holds, a 48-hour waiting period between checkouts, an 18+ age limit, and a requirement to return devices to the Gulfport Library.
Yes, the library offers PC printing, mobile printing, and a copier. It costs 10¢ per page with black ink and 50¢ per page with color ink.
Yes, you can register to vote at the library. We have English and Spanish forms for patrons. You can either take the form home or we can mail it for you. If you rather apply online, please visit https://www.votepinellas.gov/
Yes, our copier is equipped with a scanner. It is a free service and you may either send your scans to an email or if you bring your own USB you may store the files on it.
Yes, PPLC cards can be used at the Gulfport Public Library.
We offer several volunteer opportunities. Adult volunteers may join the Circle of Friends or apply with the Human Resources department. Teen volunteers can contact our Youth Librarian to apply. You can either call (727) 893-1134 or ask in person.
Support the library through the Circle of Friends.
We have computers available for our patrons and the general public. You can log into one with either your library card or a guest pass that you can pick up at the circulation desk. Typically, you are allocated 60 minutes per day; however, if we are not busy you may have extended use of a […]
Yes, the library has a fax machine. It is a $1.00 per page.
Unfortunately, we do not have a notary service at our library.
Yes, please search PPLC into your app store to download. You will be able to manage your account and have access to your library card barcode.
Yes, the library Wi-Fi is named GULFPORT LIB and there is no password to gain access.
Yes, we offer mobile printing. Please email gulfportfl-bw@ewprints.com for black ink and gulfportfl-color@ewprints.com for color ink. Once you receive a confirmation email, you will be able to release the documents you need at our print station.
Yes, we offer museum passes to the Museum of Fine Arts, Imagine, Great Explorations, and many more. Typically, we have two passes for each museum and each pass allows free admission for two adults and three children. The passes are first come first serve and you are required to visit your local library to check […]
Patrons have multiple options to renew their items. You can renew through the PPLC website or app after in to your account. You may call your local library with your library card handy and staff will renew over the phone. The third option is to visit your local library in person.
To check out at the library, you will need to show your library card, ID, or use the barcode feature on the PPLC app. How many library items can I check out? You can check out the following number of library items: DVDs, Blu-rays, and music: 16 items Books & audiobooks: 50 items How long […]
To contact the library: Main Number and Circulation: (727) 893-1074 , libraryinfo@mygulfport.us Reference: (727) 893-1073 Children’s Department: (727) 893-1133 Library’s Director’s Office can be reached at (727) 893-1075
Books donated to the library will be reviewed and added to the collection based on condition and need. Books that cannot be added to the collection will be given to the Circle of Friends of the Gulfport Library and sold in their Book Shop to raise funds for the library. We ask that donated materials […]
Share your message, memorialize a loved one and support the Gulfport Library. Bricks will be engraved to permanently display your message and then placed in the outdoor Reading Garden on the Southside of the library. Individual bricks – $125, or purchase a double brick for only $200.>/li> Visit the Circle of Friends page to order […]
The Gulfport Library promotes upcoming events in a variety of ways for the public. You may check our online calendar of events, the city events webpage, the library Facebook page, printed monthly events are available in the library lobby. You may also find our events on the PPLC online calendar along with events from other […]
If you can’t find an item in the PPLC catalog, you may request an item by visiting our book recommendation page to submit the online form to request a recommendation or speak with a librarian to request an ILL, a hold request from outside the PPLC system.
Gulfport Public Library offers tourist cards for visitors. A tourist card will allow you to check out two items at a time and is only valid at our library.
Nearby counties such as Pasco, Hillsborough, and Manatee are part of our reciprocal borrowing program. You can visit any PPLC library with your home library card to set up an account. Please visit https://tblc.org/reciprocal-borrowing/ for more information.
To receive a library card: South Pasadena residents will visit the South Pasadena City Hall to pay a $25 annual fee. The city will give you a voucher that you take to the St. Pete Beach Library and you will then have access to all PPLC libraries. Kenneth City residents will apply at the Pinellas […]
How do I get a library card? Visit the library to apply for a library card. All permanent residents of member cities and unincorporated areas of Pinellas County may register for a free PPLC card, which is valid for three years from date of registration. A permanent resident is anyone who either owns property in […]
Do I need to register for programs in advance? Most programs presented at the Gulfport Library do not require registration. If registration is required it will be included in the program description. Many of our adult craft programs require registration due to limited supplies. To register for programs you may call (727) 893-1074 or email […]
Can I schedule a tutoring session in the meeting room? The meeting room is not intended for individual or small private groups (e.g., for tutoring, testing, etc.) or for client counseling, support groups, planning training, etc. Please refer to our Use of Study Room Policy for use of this nature. The Study Room Policy may […]
The Pinellas Public Library Cooperative no longer charges late fees. If your items become 10 days overdue, they will be changed to Lost on your account, however, the charges will be removed upon return of the items.
Passport applications are being accepted at the Gulfport Public Library by appointment only.
Can I use the study room all day? The study room may be used for up to 2 hours per day provided no one else is waiting to use the room. The Library cannot guarantee availability for more than 2 hours per day. I will be discussing sensitive and private information, is the Study Room […]
The Library offers many services and programs including: Online library services as a member library of the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative (PPLC), patrons gain access to Libby. Kanopy and Hoopla are available to Gulfport Library cardholders. Additionally, we offer Gale Legal Form, in-house use of Ancestry Library Edition, and many others. Visit https://mygulfport.us/gpl/resources/ for the […]
Instruments we currently offer patrons are ukulele kits for check out. Each kit includes ukulele, tuner, instruction book, and tote bag. Please return kits to the Circulation desk.
Hoopla is an electronic resource that offers eBooks, audiobooks, movies/tv shows, graphic novels, and music. Hoopla is accessible through its app and https://www.hoopladigital.com/ How do I sign up for Hoopla? You will make an account with your own email address and password. Once you set up the account, you will enter your library card number […]
Kanopy is an electronic resource that offers movies, documentaries, and educational programs. You can access Kanopy through its app or https://www.kanopy.com How to sign up for Kanopy? Kanopy will ask for your library card number. After this, it will ask for more information such as your email address and a password of your choosing. What […]
Libby is an electronic resource that offers eBooks, audiobooks and magazines. Libby is accessible through its app and https://libbyapp.com How do I sign in to Libby? Libby will require your library card number and your PPLC pin. Your library card number is located on the back of your library card, below the barcode. Your PPLC […]
If you received your card from Gulfport Library, your pin/password is probably 1234. If you received your card at another library, it may have been set to the last 4 digits of your phone number. To reset your pin number, please have your library card ready and call (727) 893-1074 during library hours.
The location and hours of the library: We are located at 5501 28th Ave S, Gulfport FL. Our parking lot entrance is located on 27th Ave S. Our hours are as listed: Monday – Friday 10:00am – 7:00pm Saturday: 10:00am – 4:00pm We are closed on Sundays
For the purposes of groups/community organizations who reserve the meeting room, we will display and publicize the reservation on our public calendar online, not as “promotion” or “endorsement” of the program, but as notification to the public and other groups that the room is reserved on a specific date/time. The library does not include promotion […]