Miami-Dade to break ground on major renovation of Miami Lakes Branch Library

Miami‑Dade Public Library System is set to begin construction on a major renovation and expansion of the Miami Lakes Branch Library, with a groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for Monday, April 20.

Daniella Levine Cava, Mayor of Miami‑Dade County, will join Joshua Dieguez, Mayor of Miami Lakes, along with library officials and Vercetti Enterprises, to mark the start of the renovation and improvement project.

The initiative aims to modernize and expand the library to better serve the growing Miami Lakes community and users across the wider library system. Originally opened in February 1981, the facility will receive a comprehensive upgrade, including an additional 5,000 square feet of space.

Plans for the renovation include an expanded auditorium featuring upgraded projection and sound systems, a new children’s room, and a YOUmedia Miami technology space designed to support digital learning and creative programming.

Additional improvements will include new multipurpose rooms, study and collaboration spaces, and upgraded technology featuring Wi-Fi 6. The project will also incorporate energy-efficient features and improvements to the building’s exterior.

Outdoor enhancements are also planned, including a reading garden, courtyard seating, electric vehicle charging stations, and expanded outdoor amenities aimed at improving accessibility and community use.

The ceremony will take place from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Miami Lakes Branch Library, located at 6699 Windmill Gate Road.

Officials say the project represents a significant investment in educational, cultural, and technological resources for residents and library patrons throughout Miami-Dade County.