Media Contact
Leila Khalil
khalill@mdpls.org
305-375-5291

(Miami, FL – March 18, 2020) In response to coronavirus (COVID‑19), the Miami‑Dade Public Library System (MDPLS) will close all its library locations to the public effective Wednesday, March 18 until further notice.

MDPLS wants to remind its customers that although its physical locations will be closed, its online library is always open and accessible from anywhere through www.mdpls.org. A wealth of digital options are available to patrons for free with their library card, including eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital magazines, movies, music, online learning and tutoring and more.

Those who don't have a library card can apply for an eCard online at ecard.mdpls.org. This electronic card will give them immediate access to the MDPLS online library and other services.

The MDPLS mobile app, available for free on iOS and Android, is also a great tool to access the online library.

MDPLS has also extended due dates for all materials until regular operations resume so patrons do not have to worry at this time about returning any items they have checked out. Additionally, as a fine‑free library, there is no charge for overdue materials. Pickup dates for requested materials on hold have also been extended.

For assistance with library cards, library accounts and any questions, residents may contact the MDPLS Customer Care team seven days a week at customercare@mdpls.org or call their nearest library branch.

MDPLS will continue to monitor COVID‑19 and follow the direction and guidelines provided by Miami‑Dade County officials, the Florida Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

For the latest COVID‑19 updates, information and resources, residents are encouraged to visit www.miamidade.gov/coronavirus.

About the Miami‑Dade Public Library System
The mission of the Miami-Dade Public Library System is to provide extraordinary services, spaces and experiences that promote literacy and learning, personal growth and limitless opportunities. MDPLS has been recognized with 20 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards over the past two years and has been honored with the Florida Library Association (FLA) Award for Library Innovation for its Technobus in 2019 and the FLA Award for Excellence in Marketing and Public Relations in 2018. Learn more at www.mdpls.org.