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https://www.mdpls.org/ 2025-11-06 2025-11-06T20:00:00.000Z 03 00 pm Leila Khalil [email protected] 305-375-5291 Miami-Dade Public Library System celebrates the grand opening of No Limits Coffee Shop at Westchester Regional Library The Miami-Dade Public Library System marked the grand opening of No Limits Coffee Shop at the Westchester Regional Library with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new coffee shop, operated by students with special needs, offers a welcoming space for library visitors to connect while providing the students with meaningful hands-on work experience. On Monday, November 3, the Miami-Dade Public Library System (Library) celebrated the grand opening of the No Limits Coffee Shop at the Westchester Regional Library with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring representatives from the Office of Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Chairman of the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners Anthony Rodriguez and No Limits Coffee Shop founder Khia Lopez. The coffee stand, operated by students from Great Heights Academy — a local school serving neurodiverse students — provides meaningful work experience for young adults with special needs and autism while offering library visitors a selection of delicious beverages and snacks. “The No Limits Coffee Shop is a wonderful example of how we can make our public spaces more inclusive and inspiring,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.  “By partnering with Great Heights Academy, we’re helping students develop valuable skills and independence, while enriching the library experience for everyone. This project reflects our County’s commitment to creating opportunities for all residents to learn, grow and succeed.” The coffee shop invites patrons to “fuel their day” while supporting the local special needs community. The menu includes hot and iced coffees, croquetas, fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies and more. “This coffee shop is a win for everyone — from students acquiring essential life skills to library patrons savoring great coffee and delicious snacks,” said Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners Chairman Anthony Rodriguez. “I’m incredibly proud that District 10 is home to this remarkable initiative, which not only provides opportunities for those with special needs but also fosters greater independence and self-assurance.” The coffee shop complements the Library’s mission to serve as a hub for community engagement. “Libraries are about connection — to knowledge, to opportunity and to one another,” said Miami-Dade Public Library System Director Ray Baker. “The No Limits Coffee Shop embodies that spirit by bringing people together through service and learning. We’re proud to open our second coffee stand in partnership with schools serving students with autism and special needs. Our first, the Sips and Stories Pop-up Coffee Stand, launched at the Kendale Lakes Branch in April 2025 and has been a great success.” Great Heights Academy and No Limits Coffee Shop Founder Khia Lopez, who helped launch and guide the coffee shop project, shared the school’s enthusiasm for the partnership. “The opening of our No Limits Coffee Shop at the Westchester Regional Library is more than a new location — it’s a life-changing opportunity for our students and adults with special needs,” said Lopez. “This expansion allows us to provide additional jobs and hands-on training that build independence, confidence, social growth and a sense of purpose. As customers experience the joy and dedication of our neurodiverse team, we hope it inspires greater inclusion and awareness across our community.” The No Limits Coffee Shop is located in the lobby of the <a href="https://mdpls.org/branch-westchester-regional">Westchester Regional Library</a>, 9445 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33165, and is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Editor's Note: Photos are available <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19m3pPhRzr/">here</a>. High-resolution images are available upon request. About the Miami-Dade Public Library System The Miami-Dade Public Library System (Library) provides extraordinary services, spaces and experiences that promote literacy and learning, personal growth and limitless opportunities. The Library is recognized as an <a href="https://www.card.miami.edu/community-outreach/autism-friendly-initiative/index.html">Autism Friendly Partner</a> by the University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities and as an Age-Friendly Library by the <a href="https://agefriendlymiami.org/">Miami-Dade County Age Friendly Initiative</a>. The Library was also named a finalist for the prestigious IMLS National Medal for Museum and Library Service in 2022 and 2023 and has been honored with several awards, including 253 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards, including three Best in Category, over the past nine years, Urban Libraries Council (ULC) Innovation Awards in 2020 and 2024 and seven Florida Library Association (FLA) Awards for Excellence and Innovation from 2018 – 2024, including being named Library of the Year in 2024. Learn more at <a href="https://www.mdpls.org">www.mdpls.org</a>. About Great Heights Academy and No Limits Coffee Shop Great Heights Academy provides a nurturing and innovative learning environment dedicated to transforming the lives of its students. As an Accredited Member of the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) and an approved Private School recognized by the Florida Department of Education, the Academy offers an individualized, challenging curriculum tailored to the unique strengths and needs of each student. The Academy extends its mission beyond the classroom through the No Limits Coffee Shop, created to provide meaningful opportunities for students with special needs to gain valuable hands-on experience, build job skills, gain confidence and foster independence after they graduate from the school system. 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MIAMI-DADE ( November 06, 2025 )–

On Monday, November 3, the Miami-Dade Public Library System (Library) celebrated the grand opening of the No Limits Coffee Shop at the Westchester Regional Library with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring representatives from the Office of Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Chairman of the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners Anthony Rodriguez and No Limits Coffee Shop founder Khia Lopez.

The coffee stand, operated by students from Great Heights Academy — a local school serving neurodiverse students — provides meaningful work experience for young adults with special needs and autism while offering library visitors a selection of delicious beverages and snacks.

“The No Limits Coffee Shop is a wonderful example of how we can make our public spaces more inclusive and inspiring,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “By partnering with Great Heights Academy, we’re helping students develop valuable skills and independence, while enriching the library experience for everyone. This project reflects our County’s commitment to creating opportunities for all residents to learn, grow and succeed.”

The coffee shop invites patrons to “fuel their day” while supporting the local special needs community. The menu includes hot and iced coffees, croquetas, fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies and more.

“This coffee shop is a win for everyone — from students acquiring essential life skills to library patrons savoring great coffee and delicious snacks,” said Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners Chairman Anthony Rodriguez. “I’m incredibly proud that District 10 is home to this remarkable initiative, which not only provides opportunities for those with special needs but also fosters greater independence and self-assurance.”

The coffee shop complements the Library’s mission to serve as a hub for community engagement.

“Libraries are about connection — to knowledge, to opportunity and to one another,” said Miami-Dade Public Library System Director Ray Baker. “The No Limits Coffee Shop embodies that spirit by bringing people together through service and learning. We’re proud to open our second coffee stand in partnership with schools serving students with autism and special needs. Our first, the Sips and Stories Pop-up Coffee Stand, launched at the Kendale Lakes Branch in April 2025 and has been a great success.”

Great Heights Academy and No Limits Coffee Shop Founder Khia Lopez, who helped launch and guide the coffee shop project, shared the school’s enthusiasm for the partnership.

“The opening of our No Limits Coffee Shop at the Westchester Regional Library is more than a new location — it’s a life-changing opportunity for our students and adults with special needs,” said Lopez. “This expansion allows us to provide additional jobs and hands-on training that build independence, confidence, social growth and a sense of purpose. As customers experience the joy and dedication of our neurodiverse team, we hope it inspires greater inclusion and awareness across our community.”

The No Limits Coffee Shop is located in the lobby of the Westchester Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33165, and is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Editor's Note: Photos are available here. High-resolution images are available upon request.

About the Miami-Dade Public Library System
The Miami-Dade Public Library System (Library) provides extraordinary services, spaces and experiences that promote literacy and learning, personal growth and limitless opportunities. The Library is recognized as an Autism Friendly Partner by the University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities and as an Age-Friendly Library by the Miami-Dade County Age Friendly Initiative. The Library was also named a finalist for the prestigious IMLS National Medal for Museum and Library Service in 2022 and 2023 and has been honored with several awards, including 253 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards, including three Best in Category, over the past nine years, Urban Libraries Council (ULC) Innovation Awards in 2020 and 2024 and seven Florida Library Association (FLA) Awards for Excellence and Innovation from 2018 – 2024, including being named Library of the Year in 2024. Learn more at www.mdpls.org.

About Great Heights Academy and No Limits Coffee Shop
Great Heights Academy provides a nurturing and innovative learning environment dedicated to transforming the lives of its students. As an Accredited Member of the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) and an approved Private School recognized by the Florida Department of Education, the Academy offers an individualized, challenging curriculum tailored to the unique strengths and needs of each student. The Academy extends its mission beyond the classroom through the No Limits Coffee Shop, created to provide meaningful opportunities for students with special needs to gain valuable hands-on experience, build job skills, gain confidence and foster independence after they graduate from the school system. Learn more at www.greatheightsacademy.com and www.nolimitscoffeeshop.com.