Hobe Sound Public Library

SOFT opening on September 3

The Hobe Sound Library received a generous donation that allowed us to do a much-needed refresh of our facility!

What's Changed?

  • New carpet and painted walls
  • Larger teen room, Idea lab, and a second study room
  • New lighting throughout the entire building
  • Updated restroom with roomier stalls
  • Enclosed children’s area for our youngest patrons
  • New shelving and refreshed layout for better browsability

What's the same?

  • Our wonderful library staff available to help you find what you need
  • Printing services and express computers in the same location
  • Same number of adult computers
  • The holds shelf and book drop locations
  • Engaging and informative library events including yoga, technology, lectures, and more
  • Study Rooms - still available to reserve in advance

More to Come!

Over the next few months, you will see 

  • new furniture for the teen room, idea lab, children’s area, and adult computers
  • upgraded AV equipment in the Community Room for better event experiences
  • an outdoor pavilion and benches to enjoy our beautiful Florida nature and library events
  • a beautiful mural to accompany the outdoor pavilion

History

sculpture Pearl Diver by V. Shaffer

The Hobe Sound Public Library has the distinction of being the first branch of the Martin County Library System. In the early 1980s library services were provided by a portable trailer, which was parked for two weeks each month in Hobe Sound.

Recognizing that the library needs of Hobe Sound were not being met, the community joined forces to raise money for a library. Hobe Sound Branch Library opened up in a remodeled medical building January 29th, 1984.

Groundbreaking for the new 10,000 square foot library began in 1998. The beautiful new library, renamed Hobe Sound Public Library, opened in September 1999. 

The sculpture Pearl Diver by V. Shaffer was donated jointly by the Friends of the Hobe Sound Library and the Historical Society of Martin County to commemorate the opening of the new Hobe Sound Public Library. Overlooking the main entrance is the public art piece Shell Game by Charlotte Lees, featuring turtle shells carved in wood.

Hours

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Closed Sunday and Monday
 

10595 SE Federal Highway
Hobe Sound, Florida 33455 
772 546-2257