Suggestions for Library near Flushing, Queens

Laura K. • December 19, 2014This place is huge. Lots of space to read as well as a great collection of foreing language books. Very helpful staff.

Katherine L. • June 17, 2013This building will be closed beginning 6/19 while we move to a new building. A bookmobile will provide service Mondays and Fridays starting 6/24.

NYC Percent for Art • September 27, 2012While you're here, find Ousmane Gueye's sculpture, "Traveling Books and Secret Pages," inspired by a quote of Langston Hughes, celebrating knowledge. Read the quotes from Hughes's poetry too.

lOYDA p. • May 30, 2013Lovely library... I've gone almost all digital though: actual books seem so quaint. Support your local libraries!

Audrey O. • October 13, 2014After their renovation - faster system for checking out & returning.

Queens Library • January 31, 2012@Philly W. Thanks for your feedback. We've contacted you separately to learn more about your experiences so we can better address your issue!

Myhong C. • July 27, 2013Totally renovated, nice and new, come here to browse the books. Good place to take the kids to.

Jean 💜 • February 5, 2014I love how the children's corner is filled with all sorts of books and well-loved by youthful patrons of diverse backgrounds. It gives me hope for the future generations.

Queens Library • July 23, 2012Temporary location @ 85-08 51 Ave. Open: M 10-8, T 1-6, W 10-8, Th 10-8, F 10-6, and S 9-7. Nearby libraries: Jackson Heights, Lefrak City & Rego Park.

Laura K. • September 9, 2014The children's collection is huge! As well as Russian. It is quiet, big and clean!

New York Public Library • April 25, 2011A mural celebrating Sesame Street adorns the north wall of the courtyard adjacent to the children's room of the Throg's Neck Library. It was painted in 1977 by a local artist & neighborhood children.

New York Public Library • July 25, 2011Visit the Parkchester Library to see our award winning sculptured animals in the courtyard.

Taylor R. • April 17, 2014Very bright, clean, and pleasant! I am visiting from Manhattan though and the wifi here doesn't work if you are a member at the NYPL. You need a Queens Library card to connect. Annoying!

New York Public Library • October 11, 2011Van Cortlandt Library is situated nearby the Jerome Park Reservoir and historic Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx.

Marcela J. • April 10, 2014Finally reopened! New computers, self checkout stations that can scan a whole stack, book/dvd return kiosk, etc. The friendly staff will explain how to use self checkout. No longer open on Saturdays.

Anna H. • August 1, 2023This library offers free lunches to kids from Monday to Friday between 1 pm to 2 pm. There is game time too.

Elizabeth M. • July 1, 2014The staff is great. They are really helpful & friendly.

New York Public Library • May 10, 2012Speak Out for Your Libraries! NYPL needs your help NOW to stop a proposed $43 million cut. Help protect the Pelham Bay Library, sign a letter of support today.http://www.nypl.org/speakout

Grace • June 11, 2010Head here for a great selection of international DVDs, especially in Hindi, Spanish, and Mandarin.

Shawn F. • July 8, 2011The best dining options in the area are about 10 blocks away toward Sunnyside.

Patrisia R. • November 18, 2010Grab a seat by the window, its very relaxing

Michelle P. • September 19, 2015Get the Queens Library app for your phone! It lets you renew your borrowed books, download audio books, and request books from other libraries to be sent to yours.