WIMAUMA, Fla. — The doors to Wimauma’s public library are officially open, as Hillsborough County leaders repurposed a county building that is now home to the library.

What You Need To Know • Hillsborough County opens new library in Wimauma • The Wimauma Public Library has more than 1,000 items in its collection • Library staff is bilingual to help serve the Spanish speaking population that uses its services • The library is open Monday through Saturday and is located at 5714 North St.

With over 1,000 items in the library, there’s something for everyone, from children’s books to cookbooks. The library is filling the gap for many families in south Hillsborough County.

Growing up, libraries were like a second home for Claudia Peterson. ‘”I really loved it, and it made such a diffe

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