More Information About . . .
the Town 'N Country Regional Library
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On March 15, 2007, the West Gate Regional Library closed in preparation for a new "partnership" building on the exisiting site. On May 16th, 2007, the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners approved a recommendation to rename the replacement West Gate library as the "Town 'N Country Regional Public Library." Construction on the new Town 'N Country Regional Public Library is expected to be completed in 2008.
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The West Gate Regional Library is located in the Town 'N Country area of western Hillsborough County, one block west of Hanley Road, and one block north of Hillsborough Avenue. It is conveniently situated across from the Town & Country Post Office and adjacent to a county playground specially designed for young children.
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West Gate began as a storefront library in the West Gate Shopping Center in 1969 and moved to its present location in the Spring of 1975. Several years later in 1986 the branch was chosen as a test site for the library system's first automated circulation system. Since that time the community and the use of the library have grown by leaps and bounds.
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In 1995 the West Gate Branch Library became a regional library, open seven days a week, circulating 35,000 items monthly. Since becoming a regional library, the branch has expanded its shelf space, added a new magazine area and enjoyed the introduction of videocassettes, audio tapes, music on CD-ROM, and many new sophisticated reference sources. In addition, the circulating collection has grown in keeping with the library's new status, and there is a selection of on-line electronic sources.
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West Gate is a family-oriented facility that provides many educational and recreational programs for adults and children. Programming for children is especially extensive. Programs include toddler story times, preschool story times, after school specials, and a full range of summer activities. The Children's Librarian works closely with Headstart, which is favorably located to the rear of the library grounds, and with home-schoolers who are very active in Town & Country.
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Adult programming provides an in-depth look at a wide range of subjects. Book discussions, income tax help, expert gardening (from master gardeners), and an investment series are some of the topics of the adult programs offered periodically.
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West Gate has an active Friends group that has contributed significantly to the cultural and physical enhancements of the library. The staff of the West Gate Regional Library strives to offer friendly and eager service in any way possible.
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If you have further questions, please feel free to comment on the West Gate Regional Library.
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