The City of North Miami Public Library proudly announces the grand opening of the community’s first 24-Hour Library, a self-service kiosk providing residents with unrestricted access to library materials at any time. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Tuesday, December 16, at 10:00 a.m. at the Joe Celestin Center, 1525 NW 135 St, North Miami, FL 33161.
This cutting edge 24-Hour Library, powered by EnvisionWare technology, functions as a standalone, fully automated mini-branch. Residents can check out and return books, place and pick up holds, browse selections, and access their accounts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, extending library service far beyond traditional hours.
This kiosk represents the City’s belief that learning and opportunity should never be limited by time or circumstances. This service provides flexible, accessible literacy resources, and this 24-Hour Library is a direct investment in our residents’ education, growth, and lifelong learning.”
Strategically placed in District 4, the kiosk expands critical access to families, working residents, students, and seniors who may not be able to visit the library during standard hours. By removing barriers to access, the 24-Hour Library strengthens the City’s commitment to literacy and equitable service delivery.
North Miami is the first municipal library in the region to implement this technology, positioning the City as a leader in modern, community-centered library service. Across the country, 24-hour kiosks are increasingly recognized as cost-effective tools for expanding reach without the need for constructing or staffing full branches.
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Media Contact
Sa'Vanna D. Smith, Communications Officer II
305-893-6511, Ext. 12156
smith@northmiamifl.gov
About the City of North Miami
North Miami is a suburban city located in northeast Miami-Dade County, Florida. It is roughly 10 miles (16 km) north of Miami. The city lies on Biscayne Bay which surrounds the Biscayne Bay Campus of Florida International University. North Miami is home to a diverse demographic of residents. With more than 64,000 residents, North Miami is the sixth largest city in Miami-Dade County. We are home to the Oleta River State Park; the largest urban park in the Florida State Park System and the nationally accredited Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA North Miami).