Key Largo Branch Library
🏢 Monroe County Public Library · Key Largo, Florida
Key Largo Branch Library
The Key Largo Branch Library has anchored the upper Florida Keys since 1964 — the second branch established in Monroe County's system — serving the self-styled Diving Capital of the World from its Overseas Highway address with a 24/7 self-service holds locker and open stacks until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–8pm |
| Thursday | 9am–6pm |
| Friday | 9am–6pm |
| Saturday | 9am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 101485 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037
Phone: (305) 451-2396
Website: keyslibraries.org
Plus Code: 76QX4H7J+34 (Key Largo, FL)
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📖 About Key Largo Branch Library
The Key Largo Branch Library opened in 1964 at the Key Largo Civic Club, making it the second branch established in what is now the Monroe County Public Library System — a network tracing its roots to 1892 and today spanning five locations across the Florida Keys. Situated at mile marker 101.4 on the Overseas Highway, the branch serves Key Largo, the largest of the upper Keys at 33 miles long, a limestone-based island rising no more than 15 feet above sea level. The community of roughly 16,000 residents (across three census-designated places) is known worldwide as the gateway to John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park — home to the only living coral barrier reef in the continental United States and a reef system that provides an estimated $675 million in annual storm-surge protection. Visitors and residents alike use the branch for internet access, printing, meeting rooms, and an expanding digital collection that includes Libby for eBooks, Kanopy for film, Freegal for music, and Mango Languages for language learning. A 24/7 self-service holds locker lets patrons pick up requested items at any hour, a practical amenity in a community that keeps an island-time schedule. The Monroe County Public Library System also provides access to the Florida Electronic Library (FEL), the statewide digital resource, free to all Florida cardholders.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Opened in 1964 — the second branch in Monroe County's system, one of South Florida's oldest library networks (founded 1892)
- Located at mile marker 101 on the Overseas Highway, gateway to John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park — the only living coral barrier reef in the continental U.S.
- 24/7 self-service holds locker for after-hours item pickup
- Wide digital suite: Libby eBooks, Kanopy streaming, Freegal music and Mango Languages
- Open until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays; open six days a week including Saturdays
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Monroe County cardholders enjoy free 24/7 access to Florida's statewide and library digital collections:
📚 Services
- 24/7 self-service holds locker for round-the-clock item pickup
- Public access computers and free Wi-Fi
- Mobile printing from personal devices
- Meeting rooms available for community use
- Interlibrary loan through the Monroe County Public Library System
- Access to New York Times, Ancestry Library and FamilySearch databases
- Reference assistance from branch staff
🎸 Programs
- Book Club in a Bag program for reading groups
- Children's and teen programming
- Visitor and tourist services for the Florida Keys community
- Summer reading programs for all ages
📍 Nearby Libraries in the Florida Keys & South Florida
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 24/7 holds locker at the Key Largo Branch Library?
The Key Largo branch has a self-service holds locker accessible around the clock. After library staff load your requested items, you receive a notification and a code to open your locker compartment at any time — day or night, even when the building is closed. It is a convenient option for residents with work schedules that don't align with regular library hours, and a helpful service for the Keys' seasonal population.
When did the Key Largo Branch Library open, and which system does it belong to?
The Key Largo branch opened in 1964 at the Key Largo Civic Club, making it the second branch established in Monroe County's library system. The Monroe County Public Library System was founded in 1892 in Key West, making it the oldest library system in South Florida, and now operates five branches across the Florida Keys in Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Big Pine, and Key West.
Can visitors to Key Largo get a library card?
Monroe County Public Library cards are available to Florida residents and property owners. Non-resident visitor cards may also be available — contact the branch at (305) 451-2396 or visit keyslibraries.org for current policy. Digital resources including Kanopy, Freegal and Libby are tied to a valid card. In-library use of computers and Wi-Fi is generally available to all.
Does the library offer access to John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park information or passes?
The library does not issue park passes, but branch staff can point you to state park resources and the library's reference collection includes Florida Keys natural history materials. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park — home to the only living coral barrier reef in the continental U.S. — is located directly off the Overseas Highway near the library's mile marker 101 address.
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