• 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.

  • Astoria

    Astoria will be closed on Monday, November 10 to prepare for its upcoming renovation project.

    Astoria will then close starting Saturday, November 15 for renovations.

    The last day of public service will be Friday, November 14.

    Mobile Library service will be available outside Astoria Library on Mondays from 10am to 5pm, beginning December 15.

    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 Eric Adams, 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.

    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 NYC Mayor Eric Adams, the Office of NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, and the Office of NYS 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 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.

  • Rego Park

    Rego Park will be closed starting Saturday, November 22 for the construction of a new building.

    The last day of public service will be Friday, November 21.

    Mobile Library service will be available outside Rego Park Library on Thursdays from 10am to 5pm, beginning January 8, 2026.

    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, and we appreciate your patience as we continue working to make improvements to 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 Eric Adams, the Office of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., and the New York City Council for providing financial support for this project.

  • Seaside

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

    Mobile Library service is available outside Seaside Library on Mondays from 10am to 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:
    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.