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    Miami-Dade Public Library System - Sunny Isles Beach Branch

    Miami-Dade Public Library System - Sunny Isles Beach Branch

    4.3(6 reviews)
    7.6 mi

    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!

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    Miami-Dade Public Library System - Sunny Isles Beach Branch - Entrance

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    Miami-Dade Public Library System - Sunny Isles Beach Branch - Sitting area

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    Brockway Memorial Libary - Look at that gorgeous ceiling.

    Brockway Memorial Libary

    4.2(13 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    As both a bibliophile and an architourist, the Brockway Memorial Library is a real treat. It is one…read moreof the many architectural gems that gives Miami Shores its character. If your interests include books, architecture, or local history this library is well worth a visit. The Brockway Memorial Library was built in 1948 with a $50,000 gift from philanthropist George A. Brockway, a truck manufacturer from Cortland, New York. The land was donated by Bessemer Properties, the company that led the incorporation of the Village of Miami Shores in 1932. Designed by architect Edwin T. Reeder in a modern tropical Florida style, the building features a great room with high exposed-beam ceilings, wood-paneled alcoves, coral stone, and three limestone fireplaces. In recognition of its architectural and historical significance, the library received local historic designation in 2023. The library officially opened to the public in 1949 with a collection of 4,182 donated volumes under the leadership of librarian Helen O'Connell Borsch. Over the decades, it has expanded several times, in 1955, 1960, 1984, 2002, and most recently in 2023 to accommodate a collection that now exceeds 70,000 volumes. The interior was designed by Haygood Lasseter, who also worked on President Harry S. Truman's Little White House in Key West. One of the library's most notable directors was Elizabeth Esper, whose remarkable 45-year tenure helped shape the institution. Today, the library also houses the Miami Shores Archives, a historical research facility preserving photographs, documents, and public records dating back to 1925. In front of the library stands a blue historic marker that is part of Florida's Historical Marker Program, one of the Florida Division of Historical Resources' most recognizable public history initiatives. These markers commemorate significant people, places, and events throughout the state and can be found at historic buildings, schools, churches, colleges, cemeteries, archaeological sites, battlefields, and historic districts. Historical Marker F-1273 was installed in 2024 by the Miami Shores Historic Preservation Board and the Florida Department of State to honor this community landmark.

    El sitio es acogedor. Las bibliotecarias gritan como locas, todo el tiempo. Hoy por la tarde una de…read moreellas, veinte minutos antes de cerrar, comenzó a recorrer los pasillos y gritaba: "Time" Time". Una pena. Además, no sé por qué cierran más temprano que el resto de las biblitotcas. Sábado a las 3 de la tarde. Alguien debería explicarles que en una biblioteca que habla en voz baja y no se está todo el tiempo en el teléfono.

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    Brockway Memorial Libary - George A. Brockway, namesake of the library.

    George A. Brockway, namesake of the library.

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    City of Opa-Locka - publicservicesgovt - Updated August 2026

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