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It's #BookTuesday!
Every Tuesday, Queens Public Library will introduce you to a great book!
Our #BookTuesday pick is On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong.
Named one of the most anticipated books of 2019 by Vulture, Entertainment Weekly, Buzzfeed, the Los Angeles Times, the Boston Globe, The Huffington Post, ...
City Leaders Deliver for NYC’s Libraries
We are extremely grateful to Mayor de Blasio, City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, and the entire City Council for investing $33 million in additional expense funding for the City’s public libraries. This crucial support will allow us to continue providing essential services in the face of rising ...
Let's Make Some Noise for LGBTQ Pride!
June is LGBTQ Pride Month—and we’re excited to offer programs and special events ranging from silent dance parties and pop-up tabling for teens to Ask Me Anything panels and a resource fair.
Queens Public Library will also be at the NYC Pride March on Sunday, June 30—come out to see us and share your support ...
Immigrant Heritage Month: Bring Your Story!
June is Immigrant Heritage Month, and we’re celebrating with our Bring Your Story events and activities!
More than one million immigrants live in Queens, and we want to know your story. Visit your library to map your story using our special map and string and show where you or your family have journeyed ...
Learn English & Math On The Go!
Have you ever wanted to improve your reading, English, or math skills, or work on your high school equivalency, but felt too busy?
Now Queens Public Library has the solution—an app that you can use as you’re on-the-go or from anywhere that is convenient for you.
Try it out today for free—and make ...
Queens Public Library Magazine
The new issue of Queens Public Library Magazine is out now!
Queens Public Library Magazine combines great library-themed feature stories and two months' worth of information about our free programs, services, and special events, and it's available at your neighborhood library or ...
Discover Your City With Culture Pass!
Start planning your summer adventures! NYC’s libraries are making it easier for you to explore local museums, public gardens, and other cultural attractions for FREE with your friends and family!
Queens Library, Brooklyn Public Library, and the New York Public Library are excited to announce Culture Pass, ...
Let Yourself Be Bored
Jessie Sima’s grandfather took her to the library when he was watching her while her parents were at work. “It was nice to have a place to spend time where we weren’t pressured to buy anything and where no one minded if we stayed for hours,” she says.
Sima enjoyed browsing the library and learned the ...
Our Renewed Promise to the Public
No matter who you are, where you’re from, or where you want to go, we speak your language.
We’re excited to announce our renewed promise to the public and our new look to reflect who we are and the exceptional service you can expect from us.
At Queens Public Library, we speak your ...
 Jun 19 11:00AM --to-- 11:45AM Family PlaytimeLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required Children ages 12 months to 3 years and their caretakers can enjoy bonding, doing finger plays, singing, dancing, and throwing and catching bean bags. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jun 19 3:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Reading BuddiesLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required Participants can read to each other for a reduction in their library card fines. Reduce your fines by $2.50 for each thirty minutes, up to a maximum of one hour. All participants should be between 4 years and 21 years old. Registration is required at the children's reference desk. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jun 22 10:15AM --to-- 11:15AM It's Rocket Science: STEAM Workshop for ChildrenLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required It is rocket science. This is an interactive workshop for ages 7-12 that explores rocketry basics and scientific concepts such as Newton’s laws of motion through various crafts and activities. Space is limited. Preregistration is required. |
 Jul 3 11:00AM --to-- 11:45AM Summer Reading: Family PlaytimeLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required Children ages 12 months to 3 years and their caretakers can enjoy bonding, doing finger plays, singing, dancing, and throwing and catching bean bags. Registration is not required. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jul 3 3:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Summer Reading: Reading BuddiesLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required Participants can read to each other for a reduction in their library card fines. Reduce your fines by $2.50 for each thirty minutes, up to a maximum of one hour. All participants should be between 4 years and 21 years old. Registration is required at the children's reference desk. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Free computer access is available at all the libraries. The Auburndale Community Library has:
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International Language Collections at the Auburndale Community Library include:
Special Interest/Noteworthy Collections at the Community Library include:
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| Child Care / Preschools | ||
Almodovar-Mastrototaro, Jennifer 29-50 170 Street, Apartment PVT Flushing NY , 11358 phone: (718) 353-7688 | Chou, Yun-Feng 46-02 194th Street, 1st floor Flushing NY , 11358 phone: (718) 327-1282 | Roses Daycare 137-40 45th Avenue, Apartment #4K Flushing NY , 11355 phone: (718) 762-2152 |
Precious Angels Daycare 139-29 34th Road, #A5 Flushing NY , 11354 phone: (718) 961-2594 | Community Nursery School at the Church on the Hill 167-07 35th Avenue Queens NY , 11358 phone: (718) 539-0732 | The Corner School Nursery and Kindergarten 150-03 Bayside Avenue Flushing NY , 11354 phone: (718) 445-2811 |
Montessori School of Bayside 34-57 Francis Lewis Boulevard Queens NY , 11358 | Sweet Angels Nursery School II 27-11 Bayside Lane Queens NY , 11358 | |
| Community Board | ||
| Community Organizations & Services | ||
Auburndale Improvement Association P.O. Box 580331, Station A Flushing NY , 11358 | North East Flushing Civil Association peteron@verizon.net | |
| Fire Department | ||
Ladder Company 167 36-18 Francis Lewis Boulevard Flushing NY , 11358 | ||
| Local Hospitals | ||
| Local Newspapers | ||
Queens Chronicle | ||
| Parks and Playgrounds | ||
| Police Department | ||
| Post Office | ||
Bay Terrace 21271 26th Avenue Bayside NY , 11360-9993 phone: (800) 275-8777 | ||
| Private / Parochial Schools | ||
| Public Elementary Schools | ||
| Senior Centers | ||
Selfhelp Clearview Senior Center 208-11 26th Avenue Bayside NY , 11360 phone: (718) 224-7888 | ||
| Elected Officials | |
| NYC Council Hon. Paul Vallone District19@council.nyc.gov | |
District Office Address 42-40 Bell Boulevard, Suite 507 Bayside NY, 11361 phone: (718) 619-8611 fax: (718) 631-4100 | Manhattan Office Address 250 Broadway, Suite 1792 New York NY, 10007 phone: 212-788-7250 fax: 212-788-1860 |
| NYS Assembly Hon. Edward C. Braunstein BraunsteinE@nyassembly.gov | |
District Office 213-33 39th Avenue, Suite 238 Bayside NY, 11361 phone: (718) 357-3588 fax: (718) 357-5947 | Albany Office LOB, Room 557 Albany NY , 12248 phone: (518) 455-5425 fax: (518) 455-4648 |
| Boro President Hon. Melinda Katz Info@queensbp.org | |
| Mayor Hon. Bill de Blasio | |
| US Congress Hon. Thomas Souzzi | |
District Office 250-02 Northern Boulevard Little Neck NY, 11362 phone: (718) 631-0400 | Legislative Office 226 Cannon HOB DC Washington , 20515 phone: (202) 225-3335 fax: (202) 225-4669 |
| NYS Senate Hon. John Liu liu@nysenate.gov | |
District Office38-50 Bell Boulevard, Suite C Bayside NY, 11361 phone: 718-357-3094 fax: 718-357-3491 | |
History
In 1901, President L.H. Green of the New England Development and Improvement Company named Auburndale after his New England hometown. Previously the ninety acres had been the farm of Mr. Thomas Willet. Auburndale was born in 1901 as a housing development.
During the twentieth century, New York City experienced one of the most rapid population increases in history. With the railroad expansion and the creation of the city of Greater New York, Queens was no longer a backwater to the cities of Brooklyn and New York. Queens’ population grew steadily through to the 1940s. Bridges linked Queens to both Manhattan and the Bronx. After World War II, Auburndale’s population and demographics exploded. The GI Bill recipients coupled with immigrants fleeing post-war Europe flooded into Queens. By the 1960s, Auburndale did not look anything like a family farm.
The most dramatic changes occurred in the last two decades of the 1900s, from 1980-2000. As census records for 2000 show, the population of foreign-born immigrants has reached forty percent. Many of these speak a language other than English at home. High density housing is now the norm, replacing single family dwellings.
The library at Auburndale was established in the year 1930 when the developer of the area and the local Democratic Club provided space in the form of a store, rent-free. The library moved twice since then to rented store facilities on 32nd Avenue. City funds for the new branch were first approved in May 1964, and a Federal grant of $103,375 was approved in June 1966 under the Library Services and Construction Act. On October 20, 1969, A city–owned facility was opened at the present site in October 2010, after 4 months renovation, the modern high- technology Auburndale Library was reopened with fully RFID equipped and self-check in .machine.
Special Services
AARP Defensive Driving Class Book Club Discussion Chess Club Meeting Poetry Club Please call 718-352-2027 for details
Friends Group
Hours & Locations
25-55 Francis Lewis Boulevard
Flushing, NY 11358
(718) 352-2027 
| Mon | 12:00 PM | - | 8:00 PM |
| Tue | 1:00 PM | - | 6:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM | - | 6:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM | - | 8:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM | - | 6:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM | - | 5:00 PM |
| Sun | Closed | ||
