West Kendall Regional Library
🏢 Miami-Dade Public Library System — Miami, Florida
West Kendall Regional Library
A full-scale regional library tucked inside the Hammocks Town Center, West Kendall Regional serves one of Miami-Dade's fastest-growing suburban communities with a 150-seat auditorium, meeting rooms, and a YOUmake Miami makerspace.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM – 8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM – 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM – 8 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM – 8 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM – 6 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM – 6 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 10201 Hammocks Boulevard, Miami, FL 33196
Phone: (305) 385-7135
Website: mdpls.org
📖 About West Kendall Regional Library
West Kendall Regional Library is one of the largest branches in the Miami-Dade Public Library System, occupying roughly 45,700 square feet inside the Hammocks Town Center on Hammocks Boulevard. It is unusual among the system's regional libraries for being located within a shopping center rather than a standalone civic building, putting the collection alongside the everyday errands of the surrounding neighborhoods. The branch opened in December 1990, was severely damaged by Hurricane Andrew in August 1992, and reopened after repairs in 1994. Today it anchors library service for the sprawling West Kendall area with a 150-capacity auditorium, medium and small meeting rooms, and a coworking center. Its YOUmake Miami location adds creative workshops and hands-on technology to a program lineup that spans early literacy, tutoring, and community health resources.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- One of the few Miami-Dade regional libraries located inside a shopping center (Hammocks Town Center)
- 150-seat auditorium plus medium and small meeting rooms available for community use
- YOUmake Miami makerspace with creative workshops and technology access
- Coworking center and mobile printing for remote workers and students
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the West Kendall Regional Library really inside a shopping center?
Yes. The branch sits within the Hammocks Town Center on Hammocks Boulevard, making it one of the few regional libraries in the Miami-Dade system housed inside a retail center rather than a freestanding civic building.
Can I reserve the auditorium or a meeting room at West Kendall Regional?
The branch has a 150-capacity auditorium along with medium and small meeting rooms, plus a coworking center. Reservations are handled through the Miami-Dade Public Library System, so contact the branch at (305) 385-7135 for availability.
What is the YOUmake Miami space at this library?
YOUmake Miami is the branch's makerspace program offering creative workshops and hands-on access to technology, aimed at giving West Kendall residents tools for making, prototyping, and learning that go beyond traditional library resources.
