Miami Lakes Branch Library Renovation Project

Interior Improvements

• New shelving and furniture with USB and electrical device charging ports
• New acoustical ceilings, carpeting, flooring and painting throughout
• New Children’s Room area and YOUmedia Miami technology space
• New lighting and fixtures, including energy-efficient LED lighting, updated electrical and additional outlets throughout the building
• New and updated collection of books, DVDs and other materials
• Renovated auditorium with new projection and sound system
• New multipurpose, study and collaboration rooms
• New public restrooms in the Children’s Room and updated existing public restrooms with new finishes and low-flow fixtures
• New desktop computers and Surface Pro laptops for public use
• Wireless upgrade to Wi-Fi 6 for faster connectivity
• New telecom infrastructure and data wiring throughout the branch

Exterior Improvements

• Addition of approximately 5,000 square feet to the existing facility
• New energy-efficient “cool roof” and impact-resistant windows and doors
• Improved exterior façade
• New courtyard seating area with new furniture and trellis
• Pedestrian walkway connecting to new reading garden and reading park
• New landscaping with native planting and new water-conserving irrigation system
• New bike racks
• Re-asphalting of the parking lot
• Addition of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations
• Drive-up Wi-Fi coverage available in the entire parking lot