Coral Gables Library — Attraction in Coral Gables

I love gathering with friends, colleagues and customers in the coffee shop/cafe setting. However, sometimes I need a setting that's a bit slower and a lot quieter in order to hear myself think. At times like these, you can find me at the Coral Gables Library, where silence really is golden.

Built in 1969, this 28,000 square foot library fuses the characteristics of mid-century modern design (open spaces with tall ceilings) with old world Mediterranean influences (mahogany doors, wrought-iron chandeliers, quarry tile). The result is a one-of-a-kind setting like no other in Coral Gables. When you need to focus, this is the place to go.

WiFi is free, parking is free, and checking out books and movies is free. There are plenty of tables with seating for four throughout the library. You can sit alone, bring a friend or share a table with a stranger. Electrical outlets are available on the floor (look for the...

The Coral Gables Public Library is awesome!!! It provides free parking and all the employees are very professional and polite!!!

Kudos to both Alex and Shirley for being amazing and understanding employees, specially these days that we are dealing with this nasty Covid-19 virus!!!

I always enjoy visiting the Coral Gables Public Library, and now that they are helping us by providing free face masks, I Love them even more!!!

Thank you kindly to Alex, Shirley and the rest of the Coral Gables Public Library employees for being there for us when we need you. I don't remember all their names, but I have always had a peaceful and wonderful experience at this location.

Looking forward to going back to their original location once all updates are completed for The Coral Gables PublicLibrary. I am sure every employee will continue to shine and provide excellent customer service as usual.

Sincerely,

Jose...

Went there to quietly study with a friend and even before we got started, the rude staff member was over authoritative about their role. They were asking me not to even talk at all. While I understand it is a quiet place, we weren't bothering anyone and I go to the local library in Orange County all the time without bothering anyone either. Here, we couldn't even communicate in a normal or even below normal tone to get set up. I ended up saying nothing, and we left and went to UM. The fact was that this person needed to relax a bit. Libraries used to have this silent notion, and they are generally quiet, so not loud, but the ones I've been to, talking in a normal voice is still allowed. I'm not sure why this person or library...