We welcome you to the official website of the Dr. Walter L. Smith Library.  The library is open every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2pm to 6pm and is also available for use by request for meetings, special events, and training sessions.

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The Science & Technology Center is now open to the public for computer usage and research online. Contact us for more details on the hours of availability.

The staff at the Dr. Walter L. Smith Library would like to wish you a happy holiday season. We look forward to seeing you next year. For more information about the library, please call us at 813-254-0605.

As a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the Dr. Walter L. Smith Library is funded by monetary contributions from various individuals and companies across the state of Florida, and all around the country. These funds are used to buy items such as school supplies, office chairs, computer monitors, and snacks.

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Genealogy Brown Bag Luncheon

January 19th, 2012

In conjunction with the Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival, The Dr. Walter L. Smith Library hosts the annual genealogy brown bag luncheon from 12pm until 1:30pm. For more information, give us a call at 813-254-0605.

For additional information about the library, you can call us at the 813-254-0605 or you can send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions or comments. We will do our best to respond to what you send to us.

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