Support the Library
Our Library flourishes because of an inspiring history of support by Miami Shores residents. Brockway Memorial Library owes its very existence to the generosity of two early villagers, Roy H. Hawkins, then General Manager of Bessemer Properties, and George A. Brockway —who donated the land on which the library stands and the funds to build the library, respectively. The initial collection consisted of 4,182 volumes of books donated by residents and civic organizations.
Over the years, in response to the demands of a growing community and an ever expanding collection, additions to the building were made in 1955, 1960, 1984, and in 2002, which together tripled the dimension of the Children’s Room, workrooms and stacks, as well as created a Media Center, meeting room, and space for the Miami Shores Archives. Another expansion was completed in 2023, which created an additional 1,200 sq. ft. of programming space on the north side of the building, adjacent to the Children’s Room. The project included a new office for the Youth Services Department and a new family restroom. These improvements would not have been possible without the financial support of many generous members of the community and grants from local organizations. Today, over 68,000 books and audio-visual materials, as well as computers, are housed in a pleasant, safe, accessible, and well-maintained building. Ongoing activities include a variety of children’s and adult programs, seasonal celebrations, art exhibits, book clubs, workshops, and special guest presentations.
Are you interested in donating to Brockway Memorial Library?
Give the gift to be enjoyed by the entire community!
A donation to the Brockway Library is an excellent way to enhance and enrich library services for the entire Miami Shores community. Your gift will help to ensure the continued excellence of an institution devoted to promoting every person’s desire for knowledge and lifelong learning.
Brockway Memorial Library welcomes gifts of cash or property, memorials, tributes, and bequests. All donations to Brockway Library are tax deductible. Online payments can be made through the pay online portal HERE. When paying online, in the reference box, please specify the type of donation you are making. For example, Book Donation and memorial Tribute. If the donation is for a memorial tribute, please include the person's name for whom you are making the tribute. The Library will gladly accept checks made payable to Brockway Memorial Library, which may be mailed to 10021 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores, FL 33138.
Have a book plate placed in a book to provide a lasting memorial for a friend, relative, or loved one. Library staff will be glad to select titles from a subject area of importance to the honoree. The library reserves the right to approve any book suggestions or donations of books.
A donation can be made to acknowledge a birthday, wedding, anniversary, or other special occasion. Donors may suggest categories of interest and library staff will select appropriate titles from that subject area.
Your will or trust can designate that a specific amount be transferred as a gift to Brockway Library. By providing a gift to the Library in your will, you help ensure that the tradition of library service is safeguarded for the future and passed on to the next generation. The bequest may be used by the Library’s Board of Trustees for purposes consistent with the goals and objectives of the library.
The Library Donors Board, located in the front lobby, recognizes individuals who have donated significant monetary gifts to the library.
This includes name plates in 3 categories:
- Bronze: $500 to 999
- Silver: $1,000 to $1,499
- Gold: $1,500 & up
With the Library Board’s approval, major donors may request recognition by naming a collection or an area.
Michelle Brown,
Library Director
brownm@msvfl.gov