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MIAMI-DADE (April 23, 2026) — On Friday, April 24, at 11:30 a.m., Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and the Miami-Dade Public Library System will celebrate the grand reopening of the newly renovated Lemon City Branch Library with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
This milestone marks the completion of a major renovation and modernization project designed to enhance library services, expand digital connectivity, and create a more innovative and sustainable community hub for neighborhood residents and patrons of the entire Miami-Dade Public Library System.
Upgrades and improvements include:
The Lemon City Branch Library is widely recognized as the oldest public library in Miami and one of the earliest in Miami-Dade County, with origins dating back to 1894, when it began as a small community reading room established by local residents. In 1902, the library relocated to its first dedicated wooden building on Northeast 61st Street, where it served the community for more than six decades. In 1963, that historic structure was severely damaged by a fire, leading to its closure. A new facility was subsequently constructed at the current site and opened in 1964. Since then, the branch has served generations of residents as a cornerstone of literacy, education, and community engagement in one of Miami’s historic neighborhoods.
Who: Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava
Miami-Dade Public Library System Director Lydia Lopez
What: Grand Reopening & Ribbon Cutting Celebration for the newly renovated Lemon City Branch Library
When: Friday, April 24, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Where: Lemon City Branch Library, 430 NE 61 Street, Miami, FL 33137
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MIAMI-DADE (April 17, 2026) — On Monday, April 20, at 10 a.m., Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Town of Miami Lakes Mayor Joshua Dieguez, Vercetti Enterprises, and the Miami-Dade Public Library System will celebrate the construction kick-off for the renovation and improvement project at the Miami Lakes Branch Library.
This milestone marks the beginning of a transformative project that will enhance library services and expand access to educational, cultural, and technology resources to better serve the needs of the growing Town of Miami Lakes community and patrons of the entire Miami-Dade Public Library System.
Originally opened in February 1981, the Miami Lakes Branch Library will be renovated, modernized, and expanded to include an additional 5,000 square feet, an expanded auditorium with an upgraded projection and sound system, a new Children’s Room, and a YOUmedia Miami technology space.
Additional enhancements include new multipurpose, study, and collaboration rooms, upgraded technology with Wi-Fi 6, energy-efficient features, improved exterior elements, and expanded outdoor amenities such as a reading garden, courtyard seating, EV charging stations, and more.
For more information and project renderings, visit www.mdpls.org/MiamiLakesRenovation.
Who: Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava
Town of Miami Lakes Mayor Joshua Dieguez
Miami-Dade Public Library System Interim Director Lydia Lopez
Vercetti Enterprises President Danial Vercetti
What: Construction Kick-off Ceremony for Miami Lakes Branch Library Renovation and Improvement Project
When: Monday, April 20, 2026, 10 a.m.
Where: Miami Lakes Branch Library, 6699 Windmill Gate Rd, Miami Lakes, FL 33014
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MIAMI-DADE (February 12, 2026) — On Tuesday, February 17, at noon, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, the Miami-Dade Public Library System (Library) and CareerSource South Florida (CSSF) will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the official grand opening of a new CareerSource South Florida hiring and training center at the Main Library in downtown Miami. The center expands community access to workforce development, career training and digital equity services.
“This new CareerSource South Florida Center reflects our commitment to expanding access to job training and employment opportunities for all residents,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “Through our No Wrong Door approach, this partnership meets people where they are and connects them to career services, digital literacy and reliable internet access. As part of our Broadband and Digital Equity Plan, it’s a wise investment in strengthening our workforce and creating pathways to long-term economic success.”
Through this collaborative initiative, job seekers and employers can access CareerSource South Florida’s comprehensive hiring and training services at the Main Library – a trusted, welcoming community anchor in a central location. Services include employment assistance and job-readiness support, such as résumé writing and interview preparation, connections to employers, access to technology and workspaces to apply for jobs and more.
The new center is funded by a $1,247,397 digital equity grant from the FloridaCommerce Office of Broadband, awarded to CSSF in partnership with the Library. The funding is part of the Office of Broadband’s first round of subgrants to renovate and construct multi-purpose community spaces that expand access to workforce development, education and health monitoring services.
Miami-Dade County has received more than $13.5 million through the first round of digital equity funding to support Countywide projects that enhance access to digital resources and reliable internet services, advancing the County’s Broadband and Digital Equity Plan and Mayor Levine Cava’s commitment to closing the digital divide. The funding was secured through the Miami-Dade County Communications, Information and Technology Department’s Local Technology Planning Team in collaboration with The Miami Foundation and Miami Connected.
The CareerSource South Florida Center at the Main Library is managed by workforce development provider Arbor E&T, LLC, and is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information, visit www.careersourcesfl.com/career-center or call 786-582-3013.
Who: Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava
Miami-Dade Public Library System Interim Director Lydia Lopez
CareerSource South Florida Executive Director Rick Beasley
CareerSource Florida Chief Operating Officer Jason McCandless
FloridaCommerce Office of Broadband
What: Ribbon Cutting for the Grand Opening of CareerSource South Florida Center at the Main Library
When: Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Noon
Where: Main Library, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130
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MIAMI-DADE (January 22, 2026) — On Saturday, January 24, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Miami-Dade County Public Library System will present the 2026 Local Author Book Fair, a free annual event celebrating and supporting Miami-Dade County's rich literary community, at the Main Library in downtown Miami.
Now larger than ever, the 2026 Local Author Book Fair expands beyond the Main Library’s interior spaces to include programming outdoors in the Miami-Dade Cultural Center Plaza and at the neighboring HistoryMiami Museum.
Attendees of all ages can meet and connect with more than 80 local and independent authors, enjoy author readings, live music and performances, and take photos with popular storybook characters – including Bad Kitty, Jasper Rabbit and Esteban the Magnificent – along with face painting, crafts and much more.
The fair will also feature informative publishing and creative development workshops, designed for local authors and aspiring writers, and open to all attendees.
Keynote author presentations and workshops include:
For a complete schedule of events and the full list of participating authors, visit www.mdpls.org/author-fair.
Who: Miami-Dade Public Library System
What: 2026 Local Author Book Fair
When: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Main Library, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130
Parking Information: Free parking is available at the Miami-Dade Cultural Center Garage, 50 NW 2 Avenue, Miami, FL 33128, with ticket validation. Please bring your ticket to the Main Library Author Exhibit Hall for validation.
Public Transit: Take Metrorail to the Government Center Station. The Main Library is located directly across the street.
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