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Learn & Research

A Wealth of Knowledge and Information Available at Your Fingertips

Take advantage of our vast collection of online databases, explore the past through our Digital Collections, learn a new skill with the Adult Learning Academy, get homework help from certified teachers and so much more!

A Wealth of Knowledge and Information Available at Your Fingertips

Take advantage of our vast collection of online databases, explore the past through our Digital Collections, learn a new skill with the Adult Learning Academy, get homework help from certified teachers and so much more!

Digital Collections

Special Collections

Online Databases

Homework Help & Tutoring

Adult Learning Academy

Project L.E.A.D.

The Vasari Project

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Digital Collections

Special Collections

Online Databases

Homework Help & Tutoring

Adult Learning Academy

Project L.E.A.D.

The Vasari Project

Learn to do Something Amazing

LinkedIn Learning gives you access to over 16,000 quality courses taught by industry experts on a variety of topics including animation, business skills, photography, video editing, web design and more.

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Learn a New Language

Mango Languages is a dynamic language learning platform that combines intelligent technology and an adaptive algorithm to teach practical phrases from real-life scenarios.

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Download our Library App

Access your Miami‑Dade Public Library anywhere, anytime with the MDPLS mobile app!

Download our Library App

Access your Miami‑Dade Public Library anywhere, anytime with the MDPLS mobile app!

Special Collections & Archives

The Library maintains a vast array of special collections containing rare books, works of art, unique genealogy materials, vintage 16mm films, historical photographs and more.

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MDPLS Digital Collections

Our Digital Collections provide a database of unique and historical materials in a wide variety of formats. Items from the Library’s Special Collections are regularly digitized and can be viewed online.

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Online Databases

From learning a new language and preparing for a test to accessing digital newspapers and magazines, our online resources will help you take your story further – all you need is your library card!

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Homework Help & Tutoring

Help your child succeed at school. Free online and in-person tutoring by certified teachers is available in reading, math and science to all K-12 students who live in Miami-Dade County.

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Adult Learning Academy

Gain important skills for life, school and work. Free courses taught by certified teachers are available to adults ages 18 years and older who live in Miami-Dade County.

Project L.E.A.D. Adult Literacy

Project L.E.A.D. (Literacy for Every Adult in Dade) is a volunteer-based adult literacy program designed to assist English‑speaking adults who are functionally illiterate.

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