Brockway Memorial Library — Attraction in Miami Shores

Would love to give this place 5 stars, it's a beautiful library but unfortunately is very loud. No one whispers or respects those reading or studying. The librarians are always talking super loud, including the small asian lady and the pink hair lady, the people entering the library buying books are always laughing and are also very loud as well. It's a small library so unfortunately noise travels quickly. They have a quiet zone but a lot of times there aren't any seats left so you are left to sit near the noise. I decided to write a review after speaking with multiple people at this library who felt the same way. I truly hope this library takes this comment into consideration for those who want to enjoy this...

I went there on November 16, 2020. It was during covid so they only allowed small amount of people inside. I told them that I wanted to go inside for a little bit and then leave. They told me I had to be Miami Shores resident to come in but they made an exception to me since there was no one in the library. I used their computers for an hour and then left. The Miami-Dade library card will not work on their computers so you have to tell them you want to use their computers. To get there, take the 9 bus to NE 100 St. Check on the days and times they open because they...

It's a beautiful library but they charge about $100.00 for non residents of Miami Shores. Other libraries don't charge money. For example, I have Miami-Dade County, North Miami and North Miami Beach library cards. You might wonder, why would I need a card there if I have access to other libraries? Because it's a beautiful library with loads of hard-to-find books, cozy sitting nooks, and a wonderful "used books for sale" shelf. Nice personnel, too! C'mon, make it...