Small location but they have plenty of books, movies and other items found in a library. The staff…read moreis very helpful and I renewed my library card.

I loved this library!! It's small, they have a nice children's area and a nice seating area in the…read morefront to read. The staff is very friendly.

What interesting architecture at Coral Gables Library! (1968, same age as me!) I cannot believe…read morethat I have been here 12 years and have never been before. Worthy of a visit if you are in the area. The building was built from native keystone, quarried in the Florida Keys, Honduran Mahogany doors, Spanish clay floor tiles, and wrought iron fixtures. The building's Spanish influence is apparent, conforming to Coral Gables' guidelines for the Mediterranean Revival style. The main reading room has 15-foot high ceilings with exposed wood beams. It was designed by Edward T. Rempe, AIA, and his associate, Wray G. Succop, AIA. The library's interior is a blend of Spanish and contemporary influence.

An architectural gem in Coral Gables Also an early voting…read moreplace Well illuminated Comfortable seating areas Ample spaces Beautiful surroundings Free parking in the premises And the advantage of our great library system to find almost anything you might wish o read, listen or watch.

This library in Homestead is really nice. It's clean, well-kept, and my children genuinely enjoyed…read morespending time here. The staff are polite, helpful, and welcoming, which I really appreciated. That said, because it's a public library in the Florida City area, you do need to stay aware of your surroundings. There can be a mix of people coming in and out, including some individuals who may make you feel a bit uncomfortable at times. What concerned me most, though, was my experience with security. I went into the restroom to change and breastfeed my 6-month-old daughter, and the security guard repeatedly knocked on the door in a way that felt excessive and made me extremely uncomfortable. As a mother trying to care for my baby, that situation felt inappropriate and unsettling. Overall, the facility and staff are great, but I hope management addresses situations like this so families can feel fully safe and comfortable while visiting.

I visited the Cyberarium expecting a modern library experience. While it does offer tech perks like…read morelaptop access, I was really let down by the book selection--none of the six titles I was looking for were available. It feels more like a tech hub than a true library. Also, parking is a hassle. There's a paid garage, but the entrance to the Cyberarium is on the opposite end of the building, and there's no direct access from the garage to the library itself. Not very user-friendly, especially if you're carrying things or dealing with bad weather

Love this cute library because it's small and has a great selection of books for my daughter and…read moremother in law who only reads in Spanish. The staff is nice and the location and bathrooms are always clean. It doesn't get crowded which is nice and I see lots of adults spending time in these private spaces against the window with their office set up. It's a great place for my daughter and I to get our homework done. And Publix is right next door which is convenient in case I have to do a quick grocery run after.

I was so happy that I found this library. It's was really close to home. Unfortunately for those…read morethat are looking for a quiet place to study, follow my advice DO NOT GO THERE. This is the loudest library that I have ever been to. The employees don't know library etiquette. The employees are having loud conversations with no regards for anyone.Can you believe that they were wrapping boxes and using tape? I literally wasted my time.

Found out about this small library because it's right next to our favorite dim sum restaurant,…read moreSouth Garden. It's is located inside a shopping center and no one knows its even there. After COVID, they have new people working there. They even had renovation and it looks like a completely different library. Their decorations are always on theme, so beautiful and creative. And for a itty-bitty library, their calendar is jammed packed with programming for kids, teens and adults. We come for tutoring on Saturdays and for special programs. But this place is always packed with families with their kids having fun during storytime and arts and crafts. They have a small collection of a little bit of every genres for all ages. They also have dvds at no one checks-out anymore which is sad but they also have video games for all consoles. They have computers with internet access. The staff are actually really friendly and really helpful. It's too bad that we will see them call the police because some people can't act right, especially knowing there's children around. Overall, this branch has become our favorite. We come here atleast once a week and are always welcomed by the workers.

There isn't a quieter place around Anytime I come here to…read moreuse computers it always seems like there aren't that many people here It's spacious and there are a good amount of computers to use I really like it and there are a great amount of dvds to rent

As a library they are small but they have many other great options such as a park, kid playground…read morearea, and a pool along with an inside gym. But even though they are a small branch staff are always friendly. Parking is a bit difficult since the park has a lot of patrons and never seems to be enough parking available. And be warned DO NOT park in the residence area as your car will be towed. Saying from experience. But overall a nice little branch that's great especially if you have small kids.

Back in the mid-90s, I was an obese Shenandoah Middle School kid with more baby fat than…read moreself-esteem, stranded after school when I missed the bus or my grandfather couldn't scoop me up. And where did I end up? Not at home with a snack, not on the streets getting into trouble--nope. My babysitter was the Shenandoah Library. This place saved me. It was air-conditioned (a gift in Miami), quiet (unless I was breathing heavy down the book aisles), and mercifully free. I'd wander the stacks pretending to look studious but really hoping to stumble across a forbidden "naked lady book." Spoiler alert: no luck. When that mission failed, I'd lock myself in the bathroom for way too long, only to get the inevitable librarian knock: "Kid, are you still in there?" Yeah, I was. Don't judge me--at least I wasn't out buying Hot Cheetos. And yet, between the failed nudie hunts and the bathroom marathons, I actually discovered books. Real ones. Stories that made me laugh, wonder, and eventually fall in love with reading. Shenandoah Library didn't just keep me off the streets--it accidentally gave me a lifelong obsession with words. Not because it was perfect--libraries in the 90s smelled like dust and faint mildew--but because it tolerated me. It gave me refuge when I was awkward, overweight, and searching for something (besides naked ladies). It was patient, forgiving, and quietly life-changing. Shenandoah Library: where a chubby kid found air-conditioning, refuge, and a love of books--even if the librarians had to drag him out of the bathroom to do it.

Their websites are a joke. Their phone lines are a bigger joke. Customer service on either way is…read morebasically non existent. Trying appointments...in their website it won't let you put a date .. because is full.. or nobody is keeping up with demands . Their phone line ... I'll be waiting for more than 25 minutes... it keeps giving advice on going to their website...and other bull. The should be aware or nobody is fully aware of what's going on. It isn't the first time this happens

This library has a good selection in books, is not like other very fancy libraries I have been to,…read morebut it looks clean, nice, neat, and most of it QUIET. It also has the kids corner with nice books for a wide range of ages, and they also have days where they read to the kids and play story time with the book they read. The staff members are more than friendly, and accommodating, you really feel welcomed in here, they try to help you with your requests as much as they can. This location has the computer area but it seems to be busy all the time (which is ok if you bring your own), internet is not as fast but I rather being here than in a Starbucks where the noise is just horrible and the coffee is expensive, or at home where my toddler won't let me finish homework lol. This library is going to be my best friend on my last two classes of the masters

They have a small space in the side of the building for focus you just show up get a book and…read morethat's all. Maybe if you are rich bring a laptop but focus should be good on their computer but like most libraries you have to be careful repeating tasks it's public and not private for a reason, there's a checkers nearby so hopefully someone can give you money so you can eat it's small don't bring your headphones

After almost 30 years of visiting this library, they finally got a makeover. This particular…read morelocation was closed for over 5 months and their temporary location was located near 20th street, which I personally did not visit much, due to the location and convenience. Well on December 13, 2018, was the grand re-opening of the library, They opened like at 6 p.m. and oh my god, it brought tears to my eyes. They totally revamped the whole library, brand new books, latest computers, flat television screens, no musty rugs,new tile flooring, fresh paint, and beautiful landscaping in the front of the building. I was pretty amazed with this new look, for the grand opening we had our county commissioner Audrey Edmonson, City of Miami commissioner (well his rep), director of Miami-Dade County Library (Ray Baker) , and high ranking officials from the City of Miami Police, and Miami Jackson Senior High JROTC. During the grand opening, they had a dee-jay, tasty bites, several organizations present and speaking as far as their community involvement and the impact of having a library in this area over the years. The library had so many people and children mingling around. I felt proud, since this is my neighborhood library and I've been coming here since 1986, reminiscing on my old childhood days and being here every Saturday coming to watch movies and playing games. I'm happy to put our tax dollars to good use. Now, able to bring my children to enjoy the library. Library hours are as follows: Sunday-closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday- 9:30-6pm Thursday- 12pm-8pm