This was one of our usual picks for visiting with the kids years ago, 8-10 years back…read more We now started visiting again and have enjoyed our experiences. They have done some renovations. Library is quite big, with a ground floor and second floor. The kids' area is very spacious and nicely done. You can do arts and crafts upstairs, even when we went and it wasn't during the times that they do it, they provided us the items to do there or take home.

I tried going to 3 different classes offered at their YOUmake space. Organization is non existent…read moreand when you get there it's like they don't want you there. Save your time and effort and go to the other branches that offer those classes. I wish I could give them zero stars.

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!

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 :(

How could I ever give a library less than five stars. We really try to emphasize a love for reading…read moreand doing things the right way with our kids. Going to the library and looking up books is fundamental in my opinion. Instant gratification isn't great for these kiddos all the time. This library is close to the new crib and although they are going through some renovations, the bones are still strong. Everyone here is so nice and helpful that it doesn't feel like it's real... but it is I love this place. Having the playground outside is a nice little brain dessert after some good reading

This is a very lovely library in a nice area separated from the street, and I really appreciate how…read moreclean and organized it always is. I've never had any issues finding books or using the computer, and often come here to study or do remote work at one of the many available tables with outlets. I know libraries are a public service and there's no financial incentive for the employees to keep this place so well-maintained, but you can tell everyone in the community cares about making this facility a friendly, pleasant space for people to enjoy.

This library suprised me, it has parking in the front, and it was packed. it doesnt have much…read morebooks, people seem to come here to play games in the computer. beware of the small kids crying all over the place. this is not the spot you want to come to study, this is more a its an emergency and i need to print or search something.

Check the hours before going - the library system is being underfunded and many libraries are being…read moreslated to be closed. Hours for regionals may be reduced down to three days a week and branches to two days a week. Check https://www.facebook.com/SaveTheMiamiDadePublicLibraries to see if they can survived this.....

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.

Don't you love to go to school, where you get to learn new things every day?​…read more The Professor I have this semester for one of my classes ​told us about this library. I didn't even know that we, as students​ could go there, so I called and asked where in the Kendall campus it was located. A guy who picked up the phone told me that they were in the building number two. I went and it turns out that on the first floor they have a computer lab and the actual library is on the second floor. When I went upstairs I had to sign in to enter, then I saw a young lady and I asked her the library hours: M-F: 7:30am- 9:00pm F: 7:30am-5pm S: 8am-1pm They have a huge variety of any type of books. This place was clean and quite. I will try to go another day when I have more time. No te gusta ir a la escuela, donde puedes aprender cosas nuevas todos los días. El profesor que tengo este semestre para una de mis clases, nos contó sobre esta biblioteca. Ni siquiera sabía que nosotros, como estudiantes, podíamos ir allí, así que llamé y pregunté dónde estaba ubicado el campus de Kendall. Un tipo que levantó el teléfono me dijo que estaban en el edificio número dos. Fui y resulta que en el primer piso tienen un laboratorio de computación y la biblioteca real está en el segundo piso. Cuando subí las escaleras, tuve que registrarme para ingresar, luego vi a una joven y le pregunté sobre las horas de la biblioteca: M-F: de 7:30 am -9:00 p.m. F: 7: 30am-5 p.m. S: 8am-1 p.m. Tienen una gran variedad de libros. Este lugar estaba limpio y tranquilo. Trataré de ir otro día cuando tenga más tiempo.​

Besides the fact that the advisors are pretty much no help.. Miami Dade isn't so bad. The campus is…read morepretty decent considering it's a college and all of the professors I've had have been great, maybe it's luck but I personally have never had a problem. Their financial aid office has definitely improved since I started and they have become more helpful which is extremely important since that is the reason why I'm getting through college! Can't complain! Not bad for a community college

There is no doubt this library is lovely. However, I was stunned when I asked the lady working the…read morecheck out desk about a quiet place to work. She simply told me there is no quiet space in the library. As she said this kids were going back and forth and I suddenly felt a flashback to my elementary school library. I think the pond is wonderful and the kids activities are to be applauded however, I think every library should have a designated quiet room, area, zone, whatever they want to call it. Just a quiet space where patrons can step in, work, and step out. I was really surprised about this place and I hope that it is better during the week.

i love this place! it has character and characters! it is the only library i know of where one can…read moresee the librarian feeding the library fauna! there's a lovely little pond in the library garden where they make way for the ducklings and one can have a staring contest with an insolent iguana or observe the sunning terrapin. it is a lush garden, as tropical gardens should be. bottle brushes wave cheerfully and brown anoles play hide and seek in the sunlight. it's lovely to read a lupe solano mystery while from the corner of my eye i see a butterfly emerge from the cobalt sky and the single minded ants march towards the staghorn. * of course you can find books here as well.