Queens Library serves 2.3 million people, has circulated among the highest number of books and materials in the country since 1994, and is the second largest U.S. public library in size of collections. Queens Library. Enrich Your Life.®
41-17 Main St (at 41 Ave) Flushing , NY 11355 United States
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This library has changed so much since its renovation some years ago. There is a decreased reading selection, and the place is too sterile-feeling.
Notice Sheila Levrant de Bretteville's etching, "Search:Literature," as you walk up the stairs to enter the library . It is made up of the titles of quest stories from local immigrant cultures. Read more
If your home is as noisy as a playground , then this library is not so bad. There are some quiet areas and a quiet room for people who need to concentrate in silence just like me. & Gets packed quick.
Sat. 7/21 @ 2pm: World champion dance group Hammerstep integrates traditional Irish step and tap dance with hip hop to music provided by Grammy-nominated band Deoro. http://goo.gl/23vmW
This place is huge. Lots of space to read as well as a great collection of foreing language books . Very helpful staff .
We'll be rallying here on 5/8 @ 3pm with Queens Borough President, Queens Library CEO, and the community. Join us! http://www.queenslibrary.org/sites/default/files/lamps_pdf/012261-04-12_12261.pdf
There’s usually a couple spots available all the time. It does feel like 5 degrees too warm.
All your books and research material plus a great place to keep dry, cool off or keep warm
Sat. 9/15 @ 2-5pm: Lincoln Center Local Presents The Resurgence of Spanish Dance http://www.queenslibrary.org/event/lincoln-center-local-presents-the-resurgence-of-spanish-dance
We celebrate the Lunar New Year every year, with song, dance , and other cultural activities: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB6J2c4XDE.
All good all good
Free events happening @ Flushing & other libraries in December http://www.queenslibrary.org/UserFiles/File/MCD/5271-Dec-guide-lowres.pdf
Great quiet reading alcove on second floor. With couches and booths ! Win for design.
Here's a tip: Queens Library at Flushing has a Facebook page you may want to like http://www.facebook.com/flushinglibrary
Saturday 11/5 @2pm there's a free, live performed reading of Homere's Odyssey by actors from the Aquila Theatre .
Largest selection of international media in Queens.
Thurs. 8/16 2-4pm End of Summer Reading Party <aclass="entity url"rel="nofollow" href="http://www.queenslibrary.org/event/end-of-summer-reading-event"target="_blank" data-sig="brM9AYHLpnRkwi+Lvq6p16IBMX0=" onmousedown="fourSq.ui.OutgoingLink.mousedown($(this), event)" data-source="tip-text">http://www.queenslibrary.org/event/end-of-summer-reading-event</a>
Variety choices of books !
They open at 1:00pm on. Tuesdays. Plan your bathroom emergencies accordingly.
Queens Library will be closed on Monday, January 16.
5/23/12 "Attend" our online rally to #savequeenslibraries <aclass="entity url"rel="nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/events/400937579950654/"target="_blank" data-sig="9W1e81nR/8xB+GjoEPcltZw95Pk=" onmousedown="fourSq.ui.OutgoingLink.mousedown($(this), event)" data-source="tip-text">http://www.facebook.com/events/400937579950654/</a>
Queens Library will be closed on Monday, January 2.
Not enough seats or tables. So many people are seating on the floor just to read!! Someone needs to do something about this. this is ridiculous!!!
Borrow the book .
... it was fo skewl! -_-
The arrangement of the interior to cater to all ages - Timothy Fraser
This is a temporary location. No or minimal seating. Limited books and Dvds :-( - Tejash Patel
Looking forward to this upcoming Thanksgiving program http://www.queenslibrary.org/UserFiles/event_pdf/003707-10-11_3707web.pdf - Queens Library
Wonderful parking operated by Standard Parking. There are zip cars available as well. - Alexandra Soto
Get the dumpling at Sliced Noodles, it's definitely a head turner and delicious! It has this extra layer of crispiness :) - Jill Rittymanee