Miami-Dade, Fl – In an effort to provided better access and services to patrons, the Miami-Dade Public Library System has increased operating hours at the following three branch locations. Effective Monday, November 6, 2006, the following branches will be open five days a week.

Country Walk Branch - 786.293.4577 - 15433 SW 137 Avenue - Miami
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.       
Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fridays and Sundays Closed

Hialeah Gardens Branch - 305.820.8520 - 11300 NW 87 Court - Hialeah Gardens
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursdays 11:30 a.m. -8:00 p.m.
Fridays and Sundays Closed

Tamiami Branch - 305.223.4758 - 13250-52 SW 8th Street - Miami
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursdays  11:30 a.m. -8:00 p.m.
Fridays and Sundays Closed

Media Contact:
Victoria Galan, Public Affairs Officer
305.375.5180; galanv@mdpls.org

Vinora Hamilton, Public Information Officer
305.375.3327; hamiltonv@mdpls.org