Unlock a world of knowledge by shopping at our book pod, tailored for both curriculum and books for students. Explore a diverse range of titles that support learning and inspire growth!

Dates & Times

Book Pod Hours: April

Wednesday, April 3rd 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Thursday, April 4th 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Friday, April 5th 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Wednesday, April 10th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Friday, April 12th 9:30 am to 11:30 am

Tuesday, April 16th 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Thursday, April 18th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Saturday, April 20th 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Wednesday, April 24th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Saturday, April 27th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Tuesday, April 30th 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Special Events:

Saturday, April 6th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm-Heat’s Spring Market

The Book Pod will have a vendor table at Heat’s Spring Market with many great items including chapter books, picture books, workbooks, and more for the price of 10 items for $1. We will also have great jigsaw puzzles for $1 per puzzle. Finally, we will have bundled items that are priced. We can accept cash or check with all proceeds going to Tampa Bay Heat’s Dream Big Fund.

Saturday, April 20th 10:00 am to 2:00 pm -Clearance Book Sale

Come out and find some great books, curriculum, puzzles and more at our clearance book sale. Tables will be set up in the grassy area by the Book Pod with boxes of items for sale. The Book Pod will also be open for purchase of priced items. We can accept cash or check. All proceeds go to Tampa Bay Heat.

Book Pod Location

505 W. Robertson (behind Brandon Business Machines, park in the grassy area in the back)

It is super important that you park only in the grassy area near the pod. Do not park in the parking lot of Brandon Business Machines.

BOOK POD FAQS

WHAT IS THE BOOK POD?

The HEAT Book Pod is a book and curriculum shop run by HEAT volunteers. The curriculum is organized on shelves inside our 40 ft. shipping pod! Please note, this is no-frills shopping. We have fans but the pod isn’t air-conditioned.

CAN I REQUEST AN ITEM BE PULLED FOR PICK UP?

If you have items that you would like us to pull for you for pickup on one of the days and times listed above, please email us the title, index #, and location of the item to heatbookpod2020@gmail.com

HOW DO I FIND WHAT TITLES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE BOOK POD?

To see what we have available at the Book Pod, please take a look at our online database. https://cloud.collectorz.com/507012/books

ARE THERE BATHROOMS AT THE BOOK POD?

There are no bathrooms available for public use.

CAN I BRING A STROLLER?

Please do not bring small children, babies, or strollers. Space in the Book Pod is very tight and volunteers are not able to provide childcare.

WHAT TYPE OF PAYMENTS ARE ACCEPTED?

We accept checks or exact cash.

HOW CAN I HELP?

We are still accepting donations and are always looking for volunteers to assist with the books. Volunteers get first dibs on the amazing donations as they are processed. Contact us at tampabayheat@gmail.com if you are interested in assisting.