Marylynne Schwartz, President of Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library, has been leading the organization for three years. She brought her experience in startups to the role after supporting a library foundation in Chicago. Schwartz took over as president after being asked by the departing president, despite not having attended a board meeting at the time.

The organization has recently hired its first Executive Director, Ava Habif. Volunteers still handle much of the work, including organizing events. Opportunities for community service hours are available through the Friends' website.

Further details about the organization and its activities are available from the Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library.