Excelente atención, vivo en kendall y estaba buscando un libro que el sistema me decía que solo lo…read moretenían allí. Para confirmar y no darnos el viaje por gusto, llamamos por teléfono y nos atendió Paul, con mucha paciencia y amabilidad nos informó que el libro estaba en hold pero iba a averiguar si encontraba otra copia. La llamada se cortó y Paul nos llamó de vuelta para informarnos que estaba en una lista de espera. Paul me ayudó y me sugirió a bajar la copia online. Excellent service! I live in Kendall and was looking for a book that the system indicated was available only at this location. To confirm--and avoid making the trip for nothing--we called ahead and were assisted by Paul. With great patience and kindness, he informed us that the book was currently on hold, but offered to check if he could locate another copy. The call got disconnected, but Paul called us right back to let us know that the book was on a waiting list. Paul was very helpful and suggested that I download the online version instead.

Beautiful library located close to Aventura Mall. We stopped by here after lunch at Eataly…read more My fellow Yelper Shula R. mentioned this library got a complete makeover. It's a gorgeous library with a very clean and modern vibe. It's only one level and has more tables and chairs for sitting and study areas than they have books. Haha. Regardless, it's a beautiful space with tons of natural lighting and super spacious. There is a children's book area all the way in the back of the library too. The librarians here are very nice and helpful. I snagged two books from the small book sale area in the corner upon entry. Cost is $2 for hardcovers and $1 for paperbacks. Please keep in mind they only accept cash.

Great experience! A small, quaint but beautiful library. It has a few parking spots and I lovely…read moregarden area to sit at , right at front. The library itself is clean and well organized. It's small in space but there's ample places to sit at and the service is efficient.

Quiet library hidden in the heart of Miami Springs. If you aren't familiar with Miami Springs you…read morewill certainly pass it. I'm familiar with Miami Springs and I passed it a few times when I initially started coming. The branch is super small. Smaller than some of the other branches. I usually only come here when a book I am looking for is shelved here; which is very rare. The location near my job usually does the trick for me. Today I had to come for other reasons and actually got the opportunity to just sit and look around. Each time I have come here, it is always clean. The staff is the staff; quiet and will assist you as needed. For the most part they just sit at the counter which is located right in front of the doors. To be a small library they do however have a great selection of books. The last time I came, I was very surprised at the selection of books they have. They also have a great selection of children's books and movies as well. My son and I usually come and check out DVDs for him; that I won't buy. He loves their Thomas the Train movies. I'd advise that you check the hours before coming. They aren't on the same schedule as some of the others. For instance, I know that they are closed on Friday's which is weird; to me. Other than that, I don't think you'd be disappointed depending on what you're looking for. You can always search the system ahead of time and see if they have what you are looking for.

This is another of Coral Gables "villages". It is called the Florida Pioneer Village/Colonial…read moreVillage. These homes are regal and HUGE and located right near or over looking the Biltmore Golf Course...or PRIME real estate. This thematic village was designed by the architectural firm of John Pierson, and John and Coulton Skinner.  Constructed in 1925-1926 to evoke the image of a New England streetscape of stately homes, the village includes 4320, 4409, 4515, 4520, and 4620 Santa Maria Street. In November of 2007 these homes were included in the Santa Maria Street Historic District.

George Merrick is the founder of the City of Coral Gables. His family came to Miami from PA two…read moreyears after Henry Flagler brought the railroad to Florida. It was the dawn of the development of Florida. George Merrick attended Rollins College in Winter Park and in 1922 he meticulously planned Coral Gables. The houses were so well made that they survived hurricanes before there were building codes and his architecture was so charming that Coral gables is called the city beautiful. He also created the University of Miami. At first he wanted his buildings to be strictly Spanish and later Mediterranean style. Eventually he expanded his vision to include seven unique villages inspired by different international influences. The villages were built during the land boom years in the 1920's. It was a joint venture between Merrick, The American Building Company and former Ohio Governor Myers Cooper. The original plan was for more 1,000 residences in a series of villages based on architecture from around the world. The plan was never fully realized when the housing boom crashed from two hurricanes followed by the Great Depression. In the end only seven villages were built including this Pioneer Village. By 1928 George Merrick was forced out of the city he founded and ended up in the Keys. He returned to the city two years before he died to serve as postmaster. You can learn more about George Merrick by taking a tour of his family home in Coral Gables. The Pioneer/ Colonial Village was designed by the architectural firm of John Pierson, and John and Coulton Skinner. It is located south of the Biltmore Hotel and it borders the Riviera Country Club golf course. The five homes were built in 1925 and 1926 And took their inspiration from the elegant New England houses of the late 19th- and early 20th-century. The homes were designed in a Colonial Revival style with two-story porches, symmetrical facades, and picket fences. New England architects at that time took elements from the Georgian-style buildings in Europe and England. The homes in this village have gone through renovations through the years but when you see one it is still an impressive sight. Homes in this village include 4320, 4409, 4515, 4520, and 4620 Santa Maria Street. They are not in a row so you have to look for them. In November of 2007 these homes were added to the Santa Maria Street Historic District. The properties in the villages rarely hit the market and they are highly sought after. Today there are 80 homes left. Since there are only five of the Pioneer Village homes, they are especially limited. Zillow estimates them to be around 4 million dollars. You can also get a peek at the interiors of these privately held homes there.

The young lady by the name Odette was excellent,help me with everything I needed and the best part…read moreshe was patient.this is one of the best customers service l had in a while.thank you

It took me a year to start going to this library, I wish I started earlier. It's big, has anything…read moreyou need pretty much. Super sweet staff. They have amazing program for small kids, for adults and seniors. I have two small kids and they love reading classes, they have touch screen computers where toddlers can learn and mom can relax. It's a best library if you have to pick among north miami, Hallandale, aventura and sunny isles. They also have a really cool online programs which helps you to learn new language which is amazing!

Being English I am a history buff, here in Miami. So I decided to check out this place on the…read moreHistorical list. This is what I found out about the place - although now it houses a Ballet studio and school. This impressive Neo-Classical building was designed for J.W. Warner, founder of South Florida's first floral company. The home's fine craftsmanship is especially evident in its massive columns, Palladian window and porte-cochère. Wide porches and verandas adapt the J.W. Warner House to the Florida climate with a graciousness that evokes the elegance of Florida's early years. This house was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

The J.W. Warner House is a historic Greek Revival house that was added to the U.S. National…read moreregister of Historic Place in 1983. James Warner came to Miami in 1906 to work as an accountant for Henry Flagler's railroad. Having lived in Palm Beach James wife Susan noticed that there were no florists in Miami. Susan began to grow flowers and made arrangements for friends and family. She then decided to turn her hobby into a business which turned out to be quite profitable. The Miami Floral Company was founded in 1906 and it did so well that James left his at Miami Electric to work at the flower business. In addition to working at the family business James was also active in politics and civic organizations. As the family became wealthy James desired to have a house reminiscent of the Plantation style homes he grew up with in Georgia. He hired German architect George L. Pfeiffer to design the neoclassical home. Unlike the wood homes that were standard in Miami at the time the Warners decided to build their home with reinforced concrete to withstand hurricanes. The house was completed in 1912 and also unlike other homes at the time had both electricity and indoor plumbing. after James death atthe age of 54 in 1922 Susan and her children continued to run the floral building until her death at the age of 69 in 1942. Two of the children continued to run the company until 1972 when they finally shut it down after being in business for 66 years. George Warner the son of James and Susan passed away and left the house to his widow Autumn and her daughter. By that time the house had become run down and was too large for her to manage. Preservationists were able to buy the home from Autumn Warner and renovated it and leased it to commercial businesses. Today the home is used by the Miami Hispanic Ballet. They purchased the house in 2009 with a grant from the city of Miami. They received a second grant in 2012 to remodel it and it now includes a space to exhibit art and two dance studios. The house is instantly recognizable with it's six three story columns along the front. When the Warner's occupied the house it had 22 bedrooms and a view of the Miami River. Today culture and history mix in the home that once belonged to one of the founding pioneer families of Miami.

For you history buffs - listed below is some information regarding this building which was a…read morelibrary for coloured folks.It is situated right next door to other historical buildings (see my other reviews) The Mariah brown house, The Playhouse, Stirrup house. Colored Library (Odd Fellows Hall) Constructed circa 1896, this two-story structure made of Dade County pine was built on land purchased from Joseph and Euphema Frow for $25 without architectural planning. Originally, this site housed the area's first Black library, literary and fraternal societies, and became the focal point for community meetings. The first floor housed the library and was also used as a community center for dances, dinners and parties. The second floor was used exclusively for the meeting of The Odd Fellows lodge members and other secret fraternal organizations. In 1968, the United Church of Christ purchased the building and removed the second floor because of structural damage.

It's Regular as any other business. There is nothing spectacular about an office building/space.read more

Horrible. Called them to ask if they had a long version of the birth certificate. They said yes…read moredrove all the way over there didn't give me any information when they pass me the birth certificate. It was a short version and they told me that I didn't ask for the long version. Super rude.

The staff, especially the lady at the front desk, is always extremely rude. When I asked about…read moremuseum passes, she was dismissive like I was inconveniencing her. When I had follow up questions, she responded condescendingly, as if I should already know. The other lady I interacted with also at the front desk I guess wasn't as rude but just seemed bothered with my son. He was next to me just looking around and sort of walking, not making any noise or even speaking she quickly told him to stay still because this wasn't a place to walk? I've also been for the children's programs they have two, one on Mondays for smaller children up until three years old and then they have one on Wednesdays for children three till five I believe. The one on Wednesday was terrible they put the children in a tiny room with barely any space and all they do is give them a piece of paper to color and that's pretty much it. The gentleman who was in charge was very kind though, complete opposite from the staff upfront. I'll never understand why people who hate customer service decide to work at front desks...

Hi All, this place is very nice except for some people who gets too loud at times! However, I do…read morefeel some people don't get the concept of being pin drop silent at a library. I was on a look out for a quiet place where I could work with better internet connectivity. Unfortunately this is second such spot where it was difficult to find an internet connection expect for a hard two bar connection. Later, I realised that it had to do with my laptop which was quite old and had just 2.5 ghz of wifi connectivity. Whereas, nowadays it's all about 5 ghz. So, my bad! I would definitely recommend this place and do not go for the sign boards at the parking as anyone wishing to spend time at this library has the privilege to park your vehicle for free of cost. This library is well arranged as all the furniture's are aesthetically placed based on user requirements. They do have small kiosks for working or studying in groups too. The library management system in this country is thumbs up!