Key West Library

The Monroe County Public Library Headquarters and one of the oldest libraries in the state of Florida

700 Fleming Street
Key West, Florida 33040

(305) 292-3595

Hours of Operation

Monday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday: Closed

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    Key West Library News

  • Join Us For Good Coffee And Great Books

    Join us on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in the Palm Garden for good coffee and great books.

  • Key West Library Celebrates 65 Years With Free Concert And Party On November 20

    The Key West Library will celebrate 65 years on Fleming Street with a free concert, library history presentation and refreshments at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20.

Key West Library Events

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Ceramics Painting Class @ Key West Library
Nov 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Come paint ceramics with us at the Key West Library! All supplies will be provided and no painting experience is necessary.

Ceramics Painting Class at the Key West Library on November 21 at 10am.

Tech Tutoring at the Key West Library, One on One session for 45 minutes. @ Key West Library
Nov 21 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tech Tutoring at the Key West Library, One on One session for 45 minutes. @ Key West Library

Schedule a session for one-on-one help with your device – stop by the library at 700 Fleming Street, or call 305-292-3595 to make an appointment. Walk-ins also accepted according to staff availability.

Game On! @ Key West Library
Nov 21 @ 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Game On! @ Key West Library

Game On! Thursday and Friday after school for all ages Passive Program- Events on Your Time!

Relax and unwind by playing popular games with friends and family. After homework and studying are done kick back and get your Game On! Board games, video games even MTG!

Games in a library?! Of Course! Now you and your children can enjoy new and popular games with friends and family. Make friends while going on quest in Dungeons and Dragons or crush your opponents in a game of Magic the Gathering. After homework and studying are done kick back and get your Game On!

*Note the video game zone is only available when a librarian is present.

Why do we have toys, board games, and video games in the library?

“Play is the highest form of research”-Albert Einstein

Many games in the library are multiplayer games that encourage teamwork and social skills. Playing games is a great way for kids to meet new people and make some friends. Video games and board games can be pricey at times and not affordable for every hose hold, so it is important to us here at the library that every child is given the opportunity to experience the joy of playing games and being a kid.

With all that fun our kids are having while playing board/video games, they don’t realize they are developing some very important skills. Gaming (especially Nintendo games) challenges kids on their reading, mathematics, and critical thinking skills. Gaming is also a great way for kids to relieve stress and make some friends.

For further reading on video games in the library check out this NPR article: At Libraries Across America, It’s Game On