Arcola Lakes Branch Library
🏢 Miami-Dade Public Library System · Miami, Florida
Arcola Lakes Branch Library
The Arcola Lakes Branch Library anchors northwest Miami's Arcola Lakes neighborhood near Liberty City, offering a reservable 77-seat community meeting room, Saturday K–12 homework tutoring, and a calendar that extends from preschool storytimes to grief support and community health screenings.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9:30am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am–8pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am–8pm |
| Friday | 9:30am–6pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am–6pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 8240 NW 7th Avenue, Miami, FL 33150
Phone: (305) 694-2707
Website: mdpls.org
Plus Code: 76QXVQ2R+43 (Miami, FL)
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📖 About Arcola Lakes Branch Library
The Arcola Lakes Branch Library serves the Arcola Lakes neighborhood at 8240 NW 7th Avenue in northwest Miami, adjacent to Liberty City — one of Miami's historically significant African-American communities. The branch functions as a genuine community center as much as a library: it houses one of the larger branch meeting rooms in the Miami-Dade Public Library System, with seating for 77 people that community groups can reserve. Programming reflects the breadth of community needs — preschool storytimes for young children, computer literacy classes for adults building digital skills, crochet workshops, theatre workshops, and art activities for creative expression. A grief support group meets at the branch, and periodic community health screenings are offered in partnership with local health organizations, making Arcola Lakes a wellness resource as well. The Saturday Homework Help & Tutoring Program (10 a.m.–1 p.m.) serves grades K through 12, and mobile printing is available throughout the system.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Reservable community meeting room with seating for 77 — one of the larger branch meeting spaces in MDPLS
- Community health screenings and an ongoing grief support group serving northwest Miami
- Saturday Homework Help & Tutoring Program for grades K–12, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
- Computer literacy classes for adults building digital skills
- Theatre workshops and art activities alongside crochet and creative programming
- Located in Arcola Lakes neighborhood, adjacent to Liberty City in northwest Miami
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Arcola Lakes cardholders access free digital content through the Miami-Dade Public Library System:
📚 Services
- Reservable community meeting room (capacity: 77 people)
- Saturday Homework Help & Tutoring Program (10am–1pm, grades K–12)
- Community health screenings (periodic)
- Grief support group
- Computer literacy classes
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Mobile printing — upload from phone, laptop or email
- Interlibrary loan through the Miami-Dade Public Library System
🎸 Programs
- Preschool storytimes
- Computer literacy classes for adults
- Crochet workshops
- Theatre workshops
- Art activities
- Grief support group
- Community health screenings
- Saturday Homework Help & Tutoring (grades K–12)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does Arcola Lakes Branch Library have a meeting room available to the public?
Yes. The branch has a meeting room with capacity for 77 people that community groups can reserve. Contact the branch at (305) 694-2707 or email customercare@mdpls.org for availability and booking procedures.
What health and wellness programs are offered at Arcola Lakes Branch?
The branch hosts periodic community health screenings and an ongoing grief support group — both making it a wellness resource beyond traditional library services. Check the MDPLS events calendar at mdpls.org for upcoming dates and screening details.
Is Arcola Lakes Branch Library in Liberty City?
The Arcola Lakes Branch is located in the Arcola Lakes neighborhood of northwest Miami, directly adjacent to the Liberty City community. Liberty City is one of Miami's historically significant African-American neighborhoods, and the branch serves residents throughout this part of Miami-Dade County.
What are the hours at Arcola Lakes Branch Library?
The branch is open Monday through Thursday 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. It is closed on Sunday.
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