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 New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, 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.
Astoria
Astoria is closed for renovations.
Mobile Library service is available outside Astoria Library on Mondays from 10am to 5pm (except holidays).
The comprehensive renovations of the library will include a new dedicated children’s room, adult and teen areas, a multi-purpose room, and a 24/7 automated exterior book return, as well as an elevator and stairway, making the building fully ADA accessible.
We expect to reopen the library in Summer 2029.
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:
Broadway (40-20 Broadway)
Long Island City (37-44 21 Street)
Steinway (21-45 31 Street)
Thank you to the Office of New York City Council Member Tiffany Cabán, the Office of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and the Office of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. for providing financial support for this project.
Baisley Park
Baisley Park is closed for renovations.
Mobile Library service is available outside Baisley Park Library on Mondays from 10am to 5pm (except holidays).
We expect to reopen the library in Fall 2028.
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:
Central Library (89-11 Merrick Boulevard)
South Jamaica (108-41 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard)
South Ozone Park (128-16 Rockaway Boulevard)
Thank you to the Office of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., the Office of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the Office of New York City Council Member Tyrell Hankerson, and the Office of New York State Assembly Member Vivian Cook for providing financial support for this project.
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 is closed for renovations.
Mobile Library service is available outside Hollis Library on Wednesdays from 10am to 5pm (except holidays).
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 New York City Council Member Linda Lee, the Office of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., and the Office of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani 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
Mobile Library service for the Lefrak City community is currently provided on 57th Avenue or on 99th Street, on Fridays from 10am to 5pm (except holidays).
We are excited to announce that the future location of Lefrak City Library will be at 95-15 Horace Harding Expressway.
Construction of the space has begun, and we anticipate the opening of the new branch in the summer of 2026.
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 (except holidays).
We expect to reopen the library in Spring 2026.
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 New York City Council Member Sandra Ung, the Office of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and the Office of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. for providing financial support for this project.
Rego Park
Rego Park is closed for the construction of a new building.
Mobile Library service is available outside Rego Park Library on Thursdays from 10am to 5pm (except holidays).
The new, three-story library will feature children’s, teen, and adult areas, multi-purpose rooms, an elevator, and a green roof.
We expect to reopen the library in Winter 2029-2030.
We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continuously improve our libraries.
Please visit our other nearby Queens Public Library locations:
Elmhurst (86-07 Broadway)
Forest Hills (108-19 71 Avenue)
North Forest Park (98-27 Metropolitan Avenue)
Thank you to the Office of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the Office of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., the New York City Council, and the Office of New York State Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. for providing financial support for this project.
Rochdale Village
Rochdale Village is closed for replacement of the building's HVAC system.
The project will take approximately 12 months. We expect to reopen the library in Winter 2026–2027.
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:
Laurelton (134-26 225 Street)
Rosedale (144-20 243 Street)
St. Albans (191-05 Linden Boulevard)
Thank you to the Office of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the Office of New York City Council Member Tyrell Hankerson, and the Office of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. for providing financial support for this project.