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Allapattah Branch Library to close for construction beginning December 31

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https://www.mdpls.org/ 2025-12-23 2025-12-23T15:00:00.000Z 10 00 am Leila Khalil [email protected] 305-375-5291 Allapattah Branch Library to close for construction beginning December 31 Replacement branch to be built in the new Dulce Vida Apartments affordable and workforce housing development The Miami-Dade Public Library System Allapattah Branch Library will close beginning December 31, 2025, for construction associated with the new Dulce Vida Apartments affordable and workforce housing development. A replacement Allapattah Branch Library will be built as part of the development project. On Wednesday, December 31, 2025, the Miami-Dade Public Library System Allapattah Branch Library, located at 1799 NW 35 Street in Miami, will close to the public for construction associated with the new Dulce Vida Apartments affordable and workforce housing development. The <a href="https://www.coralrockgroup.com/project/dulce-vida-apartments/">Coral Rock Development Group project</a> is expected to take approximately 19 months to complete. A new, state-of-the-art Allapattah Branch Library will be built on the ground floor as part of the development. The replacement branch will feature new amenities and upgrades, including: •    Expanded space: Approximately 8,500 square feet (up from 5,200 square feet) •    Multipurpose community meeting room with audio/visual technology •    Co-working and study spaces •    Main and Young Adult Reading Rooms and Children’s Room with a dedicated storytime area •    Energy-efficient LED lighting and impact-resistant windows •    New furniture, shelving and fixtures •    New public computers and high-speed Wi-Fi •    USB charging ports and electrical outlets throughout •    Digital information screens During the construction period, a temporary Allapattah Branch Library is scheduled to open nearby in March 2026 to continue providing library services to the community. More details about the temporary location will be shared closer to the opening. Patrons are also encouraged to visit nearby Miami-Dade Public Library System locations:  •    <a href="https://www.mdpls.org/branch-culmerovertown">Culmer/Overtown Branch</a> – 350 NW 13 Street, 305-579-5322 •    <a href="https://www.mdpls.org/branch-model-city">Model City Branch</a> – 2211 NW 54 Street, 305-636-2233 •    <a href="https://www.mdpls.org/branch-edison-center">Edison Center Branch</a> – 531 NW 62 Street, 305-757-0668 Patrons can also access the online library anytime, including eBooks, audiobooks, digital magazines and newspapers, music, research databases and more, at <a href="http://www.mdpls.org/">www.mdpls.org</a>. For questions and more information, email <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>, call 305-375-2665 or visit <a href="http://www.mdpls.org/">www.mdpls.org</a>. 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Replacement branch to be built in the new Dulce Vida Apartments affordable and workforce housing development

MIAMI-DADE ( December 23, 2025 )–

On Wednesday, December 31, 2025, the Miami-Dade Public Library System Allapattah Branch Library, located at 1799 NW 35 Street in Miami, will close to the public for construction associated with the new Dulce Vida Apartments affordable and workforce housing development. The Coral Rock Development Group project is expected to take approximately 19 months to complete.

A new, state-of-the-art Allapattah Branch Library will be built on the ground floor as part of the development. The replacement branch will feature new amenities and upgrades, including:

• Expanded space: Approximately 8,500 square feet (up from 5,200 square feet)
• Multipurpose community meeting room with audio/visual technology
• Co-working and study spaces
• Main and Young Adult Reading Rooms and Children’s Room with a dedicated storytime area
• Energy-efficient LED lighting and impact-resistant windows
• New furniture, shelving and fixtures
• New public computers and high-speed Wi-Fi
• USB charging ports and electrical outlets throughout
• Digital information screens

During the construction period, a temporary Allapattah Branch Library is scheduled to open nearby in March 2026 to continue providing library services to the community. More details about the temporary location will be shared closer to the opening.

Patrons are also encouraged to visit nearby Miami-Dade Public Library System locations:

• Culmer/Overtown Branch – 350 NW 13 Street, 305-579-5322
• Model City Branch – 2211 NW 54 Street, 305-636-2233
• Edison Center Branch – 531 NW 62 Street, 305-757-0668

Patrons can also access the online library anytime, including eBooks, audiobooks, digital magazines and newspapers, music, research databases and more, at www.mdpls.org.

For questions and more information, email [email protected], call 305-375-2665 or visit www.mdpls.org.

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 179 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards, including three Best in Category, over the past eight 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.