**Patron Notice**
The Allapattah Branch Library will close to the public effective Wednesday, December 31, 2025, for construction associated with the new Dulce Vida Apartments, an affordable and workforce housing development. The Coral Rock Development Group project is expected to take approximately 19 months to complete.
A state-of-the-art replacement Allapattah Branch Library will be built on the ground floor as part of the development.
A temporary Allapattah Branch is scheduled to open nearby in March 2026 to continue providing library services to the community during the construction.
More details about the temporary location will be shared closer to the opening.

This fun, interactive short story is designed to assist you in preparing your loved one before a visit to this library location.