Lakes of the Meadow Branch Library
🏢 Miami-Dade Public Library System · Miami, Florida
Lakes of the Meadow Branch Library
The Lakes of the Meadow Branch Library serves the planned lakeside community of the same name in far West Miami-Dade, offering extended evening hours, a drive-up Wi-Fi zone accessible after closing, and a designated autism-friendly environment.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| 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: 4284 SW 152nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33185
Phone: (305) 222-2149
Website: mdpls.org
Plus Code: 76QXPHG5+JR (Miami, FL)
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📖 About Lakes of the Meadow Branch Library
The Lakes of the Meadow Branch Library is located at 4284 SW 152nd Avenue in the Lakes of the Meadow residential community — a planned development of lakes and townhomes at the westernmost edge of Miami-Dade County near the Everglades boundary. The branch is the closest public library to this sprawling west Miami suburb and serves as a community anchor for families in the Westgate-Sunset area. It is one of a small number of MDPLS branches designated as a Drive-up Wi-Fi Location, allowing patrons to access the internet from the parking lot after hours. The branch also holds an Autism-Friendly Partner designation and provides a downloadable Library Social Narrative to help visitors with sensory sensitivities prepare for their visit. Programs span all ages: toddler early-literacy sessions, a LEGO Club, an intergenerational coloring club, Introduction to Computers classes, a branch-specific adult fiction book club called Booked at the Meadow, and periodic health screenings with the Florida Department of Health.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Designated Drive-up Wi-Fi Location — internet access from the parking lot even after closing
- Autism-Friendly Partner with a downloadable Library Social Narrative for visit preparation
- Open until 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday for after-work and after-school visits
- Booked at the Meadow — a community adult fiction book club unique to this branch
- LEGO Club, intergenerational coloring, and Introduction to Computers classes for all ages
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Lakes of the Meadow cardholders access free digital content through the Miami-Dade Public Library System:
📚 Services
- Drive-up Wi-Fi — internet access from the parking lot outside branch hours
- Autism-Friendly Partner with Library Social Narrative for visit preparation
- Public computers and free in-branch Wi-Fi
- Mobile printing — upload from phone, laptop or email
- Florida Department of Health health screenings (periodic)
- Interlibrary loan through the Miami-Dade Public Library System
🎸 Programs
- Talking is Teaching — Talk, Read, Sing (toddler early-literacy, ages 18 months–3 years)
- LEGO at My Library — hands-on building for youth
- Chess Club
- Booked at the Meadow — adult fiction book club
- Intergenerational Coloring Club
- Introduction to Computers classes
- Florida Department of Health community health screenings
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Drive-up Wi-Fi at Lakes of the Meadow Branch Library?
The branch is designated as an MDPLS Drive-up Wi-Fi Location, meaning library Wi-Fi is accessible from the parking lot — not only inside the building. This is especially useful outside of regular open hours for residents in the western Miami-Dade area who need internet access when the branch is closed.
Is Lakes of the Meadow Branch Library autism-friendly?
Yes. The branch holds an Autism-Friendly Partner designation and offers a Library Social Narrative — a downloadable PDF that walks visitors through what to expect during a branch visit, step by step. This helps patrons with sensory sensitivities or autism spectrum conditions prepare for the experience.
What is 'Booked at the Meadow'?
Booked at the Meadow is the branch's own adult fiction book club, meeting regularly to discuss current reads. It is one of the branch's signature recurring programs and is open to adult community members. Check the MDPLS events calendar at mdpls.org for upcoming meeting dates.
What are the hours at Lakes of the Meadow Branch, and is it open on Mondays?
The branch is open Tuesday through Thursday 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m. and Friday through Saturday 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. It is closed on Monday and Sunday.
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