Join us on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in the Palm Garden for good coffee and great books.
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
Manager: Kim Rinaldi
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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Join Us For Good Coffee And Great Books
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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.
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Key West Library Events
Come paint ceramics with us at the Key West Library! All supplies will be provided and no painting experience is necessary.
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
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Friends of the Key West Library
Consider supporting Keys libraries by joining a friends of the library group.
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Key West Library Technology
Need to check your email, apply for a job, or print a boarding pass? Any location. No library card required.
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Key West Library Meeting Rooms
Learn more about meeting spaces available for nonprofit community groups and purposes.