Ask a Librarian
Ask-a-Librarian staff can provide brief answers to factual questions, or suggest locations and resources that might help you answer questions. As part of an international cooperative of libraries, Queens Library offers live chat service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Your questions are answered by experienced professional librarians working with numerous ready-reference tools, Internet resources, and databases. All information related to these transactions — including your e-mail address — will be kept confidential.
For online reference help in Chinese or English specializing in questions related to East Asia and its vibrant culture, click here.
To ask your question in Spanish, click here.
Connect with us live around the clock:
- To see what materials Queens Library owns
- To get help finding an article or other research assistance
- To obtain local, state and federal government information
This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Call us at:
(718) 990-0728
Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:45 p.m.,
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
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Email us
Email us your short, factual questions. We will respond to you within two to three business days, excluding weekends or holidays.
For lengthy or in-depth research, we encourage you to visit one of our libraries. Thank you for using Ask-a-Librarian.