I'm a UM alum so I'm biased - the Richter library has many fond (and less fond) memories for me as…read morea student. The standout here is the Cuban Heritage collection, which is open to the public and has an amazing collection of lots of artifacts from Cuban history. Everything from the original daiquiri recipe to copies of ration cards. The collection also partners with the Freedom Tower. A wonderful resource for the community.

Lots of mixed feelings about this place…read more Plenty of computers and floor space but oddly not enough tables and chairs. The study rooms are like freezers but midday on the second floor is an oven. Plenty of printers but the wifi is spotty. Recently the management changed study room policy greatly limiting the flexibility of group work- resulting in mostly empty rooms as opposed to the constant battle for them. The stacks are quiet but have terrible ambience and even more terrible internet connectivity. It can get a bit creepy at night as desperate study spot vultures circle the shelves behind you. Accidentally taking the elevator down to the M level is also reminiscent of a potential horror movie scenario with its locked cage gates and dimly lit narrow aisles. Nonetheless, the place is open 24/7 during finals and is a reliable place to surround yourself with people doing mildly academic things. You'll at least feel a little less guilty about not studying after sitting here for half the day. Try the music library or the law library for a better library experience. If you're just here to get books, Richter is just as good as any other. At the end of the day, Richter is a University Library which could be a lot worse and has a fair number of amenities, and at least- does it's job passably. More like a 3.5 but I'll round to 4 for effort!

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.

Not a public library. Learned the hard way when I showed up to study and I was turned away because…read more"we are every exclusive". Wasn't even allowed to use the bathroom.

My second home since 2011! Librarians are super friendly,…read morehours are great (except for Sundays) and its usually very quiet so I get a lot accomplished. There are plenty of tables and computers, and just a few weeks ago the first and second floors got a facelift. The first floor alone has literally over 100 large screen desktops and comfy chairs. If you ever get tired or need a change of scenery there's a bustling Starbucks right by the entrance, in the same building. If I'm lacking motivation all I need to do is take a quick glance at the focused students and doctors around me and I'm set for 3 more hours.... and that is the best part of studying here!

Support your local libraries! This location is next to Government Center in Downtown Miami. Come…read morehere to work on your laptop, read a book, or take advantage of community resources.

My heart breaks... I came here today to reminisce on the days I would come here often for research…read moreduring my high school and college days. I was looking forward to coming and taking a look at their art book collection. It's unfortunate the amount of homeless people that have taken over the entire library. Every single table is taken, making it difficult to find a place to sit and look through your options in books before you check out. I completely understand the position they are in but the rest of the public has a difficult time enjoying its resources. One of them threw his "laptop" on the ground when I sat at his table. For the sake of my safety, I decided to get up and move. Overall, the staff is available, parking in the garage is validated and it's easy to get to. Unfortunately I won't be coming back :(

Great small, quiet, but nice library in Coco grove! They have a self check out kiosk and ample…read morecomputers. The only thing I will complain about is the parking; the adjacent lot is VERY expensive ($5 for half an hour) and street parking in the area is definitely a hit or miss. Surprised and a bit disappointed that there isn't a lot for parking that belongs to the library.

Love this little libe! Ive only used it for studying/working, the adult book selection looks pretty…read morelimited but I haven't explored all the sections yet. It's super clean and quiet, they always have someone wiping down tabletops/chairs (I'm assuming as a COVID precaution) and a security guard so I feel safe to leave my laptop on the counter when taking a break!

I just love our Key Largo branch of the Monroe County libraries! There is so much beyond books…read morehere. Yes, they have books and DVD's, but there is always something happening. They have computers for you to use. You can make photocopies. You can use their WiFi. Everyone is so nice and helpful! I had ordered a book online. For whatever reason, it went to Marathon. In just a few clicks, they were able to get it routed to Key Largo. I always look forward to stopping in here!

So I was around the area I went next-door and then I see this library super cute outside, so I went…read morein and I seen the most nicest loveliest librarians I ever seen in my life. The place feels so cozy and welcoming. I never feel like this in the libraryinside is so nice they have nice paintings

Good neighborhood library. There are a good number of homeless people who use the computers, but…read moreI'm not at the library for the terminals so not complaining. Staff is helpful. It's small, but you can order whatever you want from other libraries to be picked up here.

I love this little library. Hidden on Alton, a little past montys this place is easy to miss. It's…read morevery small but the employees are nice, the books are organized and if they don't have something you want they'll order it for you with no problem. Unlike the other sobe library this one doesn't attract nearly as many homeless people which is nice for patrons. Def somewhere nice to go for something free to do to get out of the heat :)

This is the "main library" of Miami Beach. It's located right next to Collins Park. 1st floor is…read moreadult fiction/non-fiction/periodicals/DVDs/CDs. 2nd floor is children's & young adult. Also on the second floor is the YouMake Studio, an area where you can do/participate in different hands-on activities like 3D design/printing, video/music production, photography, robotics/LEGO, and many types of arts & crafts. As stated in previous reviews, yes there were a few homeless people but not many, and no, the library didn't have an odor. Internet use is limited to 2 hours/day per patron.

This is actually a relatively new regional library. They have a lot of books, but in my personal…read moreopinion, I think the interior doesn't have a homey feel a library should have. But that's not unique to this location - many of the Miami-Dade Libraries share the same problem. I probably would prefer the Coral Gables Library since there's more plush seatings, tables with chairs, and a good library collection.

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!