Lafe Allen Memorial Public Library
🏢 City of North Miami Beach · North Miami Beach, Florida
Lafe Allen Memorial Public Library
The Lafe Allen Memorial Public Library has served North Miami Beach since 1959, offering extended weeknight hours — until 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday — alongside passport services, wellness classes, and a full suite of digital resources.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–7:30pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–7:30pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–7:30pm |
| Thursday | 10am–7:30pm |
| Friday | 9:30am–5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 1601 Northeast 164th Street, North Miami Beach, FL 33162
Phone: (305) 948-2970
Website: nmblib.libnet.info
Plus Code: 76QXWRGJ+QW (North Miami Beach, FL)
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📖 About Lafe Allen Memorial Public Library
The Lafe Allen Memorial Public Library is the municipal public library of North Miami Beach, Florida, operating as a department of the city since 1959. It sits at 1601 NE 164th Street and uses Aspen Discovery for its catalog. The library is notably community-oriented: it offers ESL and Spanish-language instruction, citizenship preparation classes, and adult fitness programs such as Tai Chi, Yoga, and Zumba Gold alongside traditional library services. Cardholders gain free access to the Florida Electronic Library (FEL), giving them statewide research databases, eBooks, and streaming content at no cost. Passport acceptance and appointment services make the library a one-stop destination for international travel preparation as well.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Serving the North Miami Beach community since 1959 — over 65 years as the city's public library
- Extended weeknight hours until 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday for after-work and after-school visits
- Passport acceptance office with scheduled appointments for US passport applications
- Multilingual programming including ESL classes, Spanish instruction, and citizenship preparation
- Robust adult wellness programming: Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba Gold, and meditation sessions
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
North Miami Beach cardholders can read, stream, and research free through Florida's statewide and local digital collections:
📚 Services
- Passport acceptance and appointment scheduling for US passport applications
- Public computers, printing, scanning, and faxing
- Library card registration and renewal (free to all eligible residents)
- Meeting room and event hosting space
- Disability accommodations and accessibility services
- Voter registration assistance
- Homework help center and language learning platforms
- Library of Things collection
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and after-school STEM programs
- Teen anime book club, craft days, and movie screenings
- Adult fitness classes: Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba Gold, meditation
- ESL (English) and Spanish language instruction
- Citizenship preparation classes
- Health screenings and community crochet workshops
- Online high school programs and career development resources
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the library named after, and how long has it served North Miami Beach?
The library is named the Lafe Allen Memorial Public Library and has proudly served North Miami Beach since 1959 — more than 65 years as the city's official public library. The library operates as a department of the City of North Miami Beach.
Does the Lafe Allen Memorial Public Library offer passport services?
Yes. The library is a passport acceptance facility. You can schedule a passport appointment to apply for a US passport in person. Contact the library at (305) 948-2970 or visit the library's website for appointment availability.
What nights is the library open late, and is it open on weekends?
The library stays open until 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and until 5 p.m. on Fridays. The library is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
What fitness and wellness programs does the library offer?
The library hosts a range of adult wellness programming including Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba Gold, and meditation sessions — all free with your library card. Check the library's events calendar for current schedules, as offerings may vary by season.
🛂 This library offers U.S. passport services. See how library passport acceptance works — requirements, fees and appointments — and find other passport acceptance libraries by state.
🧰 This library lends a “Library of Things.” See what you can borrow besides books and find other libraries with a Library of Things Library of Things by state.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
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