Miami-Dade County to provide free face masks to the public at all Miami-Dade Public Library System locations

Miami-Dade County will be providing free face masks at all 50 Miami-Dade Public Library System (MDPLS) locations beginning Thursday, July 23. This mask distribution initiative is aimed at helping to reduce the spread of COVID-19, ensure that residents in need of masks have easy access to obtain them, and ensure compliance with Miami-Dade County Emergency Order 20-20, which requires that all persons in Miami-Dade County wear a mask or other facial covering when in public spaces both indoors and outdoors. The public is reminded that not wearing a mask is now a civil offense punishable with fines of up to $100.

Those who need a face mask can stop by any MDPLS location entrance to request and pick up masks, which will be available for as long as supplies last. For a complete list of library locations and operating hours, visit www.mdpls.org/branches or call 305-375-2665.

To learn more about Miami-Dade County’s New Normal Guidelines, visit www.miamidade.gov/newnormal.

About the Miami-Dade Public Library System
The mission of the Miami-Dade Public Library System is to provide extraordinary services, spaces and experiences that promote literacy and learning, personal growth and limitless opportunities. MDPLS has been recognized with 33 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards over the past four years and has been honored with the Florida Library Association (FLA) Award for Exemplary Instructional Programs or Services for its Homework Help and Tutoring Program in 2020, Library Innovation Award for its Technobus in 2019 and the FLA Award for Excellence in Marketing and Public Relations in 2018. Learn more at www.mdpls.org.