• Arverne

    An expansion to Arverne Library is coming in 2027!

    The expansion will feature:
    4,600 Square Feet of New Space
    A Large Multi-Purpose Meeting Room
    A Community Room
    New Restrooms
    Solar Panels and Skylight to maximize natural light
    Elevated Design to Increase Resiliency and Protection from future storms and flooding

    The library will remain open for most of the construction.

    Thank you to the Office of Mayor Eric Adams, the Office of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., the Office of New York City Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers, and the New York State Education Department for providing financial support for this project.

  • Central Library

    The Children's Library Discovery Center (CLDC) will be closed from Monday, March 31 through Monday, April 7 for scheduled maintenance. 

    The rest of Central Library will remain open to the public for regular service. 

    During this time, some materials from the CLDC can be found in the main lobby at Central Library. 

    We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your patience.

  • Court Square

    We are excited to announce that the future location of Court Square Library will be at the 5PointzLIC residential complex, at 22-44 Jackson Avenue in Long Island City.

    The project is in design, and we expect the construction process that follows to take approximately two years.

    Please continue to visit our website for updates.

  • Hollis

    Hollis Library is closed for renovations.

    Mobile Library service is available outside Hollis Library on Wednesdays from 10am to 5pm.

    We expect to reopen the library in Fall 2026.

    We apologize for any inconvenience, and we appreciate your patience as we continue working to make improvements to our libraries.

    The comprehensive renovations of the library will include:
    A Designated Teen Area
    Enhanced Reading Spaces for Children and Adults
    A Multi-Purpose Room
    ADA Accessibility Improvements
    New Furniture, Computers, and Equipment
    Upgrades to All Building Systems

    Please visit our other nearby Queens Public Library locations:
    Queens Village (94-11 217 Street)
    South Hollis (204-01 Hollis Avenue)
    Windsor Park (79-50 Bell Boulevard)

    Thank you to the Office of NYC Council Member Linda Lee, the Office of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, and the Office of NYC Mayor Eric Adams for providing financial support for this project.

     

  • Hunters Point

    We will be making accessibility improvements to Hunters Point Library beginning Monday, September 9, 2024.

    The construction, which is expected to take one year, will occur at night while the branch is closed and will not affect our operating hours.

    During the day, while we are open, certain areas may be closed to the public. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

    For any questions about the construction project, send us an email at: hpconstruction@queenslibrary.org

  • Lefrak City

    Lefrak City is closed. We look forward to serving you at a new location in the neighborhood at a future date.

    Mobile Library service is provided within the vicinity of the branch, on 57th Avenue or on 99th Street, on Fridays from 10am to 5pm.

    Thank you for your understanding. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please continue to visit our website for updates.

  • Queensboro Hill

    Queensboro Hill is closed for replacement of the building's HVAC system.

    Mobile Library service is available outside Queensboro Hill Library on Thursdays from 10am-5pm.

    We expect to reopen the library in Fall 2025.

    We apologize for any inconvenience, and we appreciate your patience as we continue working to make improvements to our libraries.

    Please visit our other nearby Queens Public Library locations:
    Flushing (41-17 Main Street)
    Kew Gardens Hills (72-33 Vleigh Place)
    Pomonok (158-21 Jewel Avenue)

    Thank you to the Office of NYC Mayor Eric Adams and the Office of NYC Council Member Sandra Ung for providing financial support for this project.

  • Seaside

    Seaside is closed for replacement of the building's HVAC system.

    The library is expected to reopen in 12 months.

    We appreciate your patience as we continue working to make improvements to our libraries.

    Please visit our other nearby Queens Public Library locations:

    Arverne
    312 Beach 54 Street

    Broad Channel
    16-26 Cross Bay Boulevard

    Peninsula
    92-25 Rockaway Beach Boulevard

    Thank you to the Office of NYC Mayor Eric Adams, the Office of NYC Council Member Joann Ariola, and the Office of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards for providing financial support for this project.