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Community Resources

The vision of the Miami‑Dade Public Library System is to be an innovative, user‑centric, community anchor that provides opportunities for lifelong education, exploration, and discovery for all of the residents of Miami‑Dade County.

24/7 Library

Away from the library? Need library services after hours?
The Miami‑Dade Public Library System offers a collection of resources available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

24/7 Library page

Art Exhibitions & Collections

Art installations and events featured at various branches within the system.

Exhibitions at the Library page

Ask a Librarian

Provides Florida residents with virtual reference services through live chat, text messaging or email.

Sunday ‑ Thursday, 10 a.m. ‑ midnight (ET)
Friday ‑ Saturday, 10 a.m. ‑ 5 p.m. (ET)

Ask A Librarian

Assistive Services & Technology

Library resources that help to make it possible for individuals with a visual, physical, hearing or speech disability to access library materials, equipment and services.

Assistive Services page

Computers & Internet

With a library card, patrons are able to use library desktop computers and laptops equipped with Internet access, Microsoft Office and printer access.

Computers & Internet page

eBooks & More

Download or stream digital books, audiobooks, music, magazines, comic books and movies to your personal computer or mobile device all for free with your library card.

eBooks & More page

eGovernment

Federal, state and local government information and services.

eGovernment page

InterLibrary Loan

Library cardholders can request books, articles and audiovisual materials not part of the Library’s collection from a vast network of libraries.

InterLibrary Loan page

Storytime Express Early Literacy Kits

Storytime Express is an early literacy service that offers storytime experiences for babies, toddlers and preschoolers outside of the library.

Storytime Express page

Reserving Space at the Library

Meeting rooms may be rented for programs open to the public and held for the benefit of the general public.

Reserving Space at the Library page

Mobile Library

The mobile libraries make scheduled stops each week throughout Miami‑Dade County, bringing books, DVDs, music and audiobooks to the community.

Mobile Library page

Mobile Printing

Submit documents to print from wherever you are—on the road or a home office, from any internet connected device to most library locations.

Mobile Printing page

Museum Pass

The Museum Pass offers patrons FREE admission for a family of four to enjoy art, culture, entertainment and so much more!

Museum Pass page

Project L.E.A.D. Adult Literacy

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

Project L.E.A.D. page