It is the mission of the Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library to enrich lives, build a sense of community, and foster lifelong learning in a diverse and non-judgmental environment by providing a comprehensive range of materials, programs, and services for people of all ages.

The Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library was established in the late 1950s by Mrs. Abram Hoffman and members of the Plantation Woman’s Club as a volunteer library to help local children with their homework. Originally called the Plantation City Library, it occupied the sixth grade classroom of Peters Elementary School four nights a week.

In 1963, the Library became a City Department, and was relocated to the Plantation Community Center on Palm Tree Road. The current building was dedicated October 6, 1968 and through the years has been expanded several times to meet the needs of the growing community. In 1974 the non-fiction wing was added. The Children’s Room addition was dedicated in April 1980.  In 1981, the Library was named for Mrs. Hoffman’s dedication and service.

In January 2007, the 3,000 square foot addition of the book sale area and multi-purpose room was dedicated.  Each addition to the Library over the years has been to meet a need envisioned within the Library’s mission in the community. The founders, members of the Plantation Woman’s Club, wanted space and materials available to students for homework and studying.  They wanted to bring books and people together for education and recreation and personal enrichment. And despite the technology available today, libraries continue to be places for people to gather.

In December of 2019 the Library collection was moved to Deicke Auditorium while structural repairs were made to the library building. After also getting a new roof and storm proof windows and doors, Library operations returned to the Fig Tree Lane building in December of 2023.

To make a gift, please complete the Memorial Gift Form and return to the library with your donation.