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.
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)
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 2010 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
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
Talking is Teaching Early Literacy
It’s never too early to help your child learn to read.
Talking is Teaching page
The Library for Children
Find resources for children, including library databases and websites for homework help, booklists, online games and children’ eBooks.
The Library for Children page
The Library for Teens
Find resources for teens, including booklists, databases, and websites for homework help, college, careers, health & relationships, and volunteering.
The Library for Teens page
Suggestions for Purchase
Recommend books, DVDs, eBooks and other materials for the Library to purchase.
Submit a Suggestion for Purchase
U.S. Passport Application Services
The North Dade and South Dade Regional Libraries are official Passport Application Acceptance Facilities for the U.S. Department of State.
U.S. Passport Application Services