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This Weekend at Queens Library
What can you do at the Library this weekend?
Well, you can enjoy the Afro-Venezuelan jazz of Alí Bello & The Sweet Wire Band, plus visit our other Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations, take a SHSAT Practice Exam, borrow a Library HotSpot, play a Pathfinder pen-and-paper RPG, learn the Turkish art of ebru, join creative ...
Citizenship Assistance at Queens Library
There's no better time than now to learn about the citizenship resources at your nearest participating library.
You can come to civic knowledge classes, Know Your Rights workshops about the DACA program, free legal consultations, and naturalization workshops to aid you in the immigration process.
Stay informed and ...
Young Adult Literacy Program: Pre-Register Now!
Are you interested in getting your High School Equivalency, but not sure where to start?
The Young Adult Literacy Program (YALP) is here to help!
This program is open to students ages 16–24, and offers four days of classes per week, as well as one day of service learning and job shadowing to help build your ...
It's a Great Day for Older Adults!
Queens Library's Older Adult Services Program is proud to present our third annual Older Adults Day, which will feature FREE health screenings, live entertainment, and information on healthcare, benefits, and other important topics specifically for adults age 50 and older.
In addition to special seminars and activities, ...
Free Job Readiness Training
Queens Library's Job & Business Academy and the Consortium for Worker Education have partnered to provide a free Job Readiness and Computer Training program for the unemployed or underemployed.
This 9-week training program is a comprehensive series of workshops that offers entry to ...
Free English Classes!
Are you a new American who wants to learn English or improve your English language skills?
You can learn English at Queens Library for FREE!
Join a supportive community of students and teaching professionals at our community libraries. Classes are available for Beginners and at Intermediate and Advanced ...
Back-to-School Events!
It’s that time of year again!
You and your kids can get ready for the new school year and ease the transition back to school by checking out one of Queens Library’s fun programs!
Make crafts, watch a movie, or learn about all the resources available at your library. For more information about each event, you ...
Hispanic Heritage Celebrations!
Hispanic Heritage Month 2017 begins September 15, and we’ll be celebrating with programs and events all month long!
Now through November 2, Queens Library will put the spotlight on the richness of Hispanic heritage and culture. Join us for concerts, dance performances, crafts, cooking classes, movies, and much ...
Queens Library Magazine
The new issue of Queens Library Magazine is out now!
Queens 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 ...
Free Home Internet Access for Eligible NYC Students!
Do you know a New York City public school student with no home Internet access?
Their family may be eligible to borrow a hotspot from Queens Library and get FREE Internet service at home!
The ConnectED Library Hotspot Loan Program is a free program designed to help NYC ...
 Sep 26 2:30PM --to-- 3:30PM Tai Chi with Kevin M. Sullivan |
 Sep 29 3:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Crafts, Fun + GamesLocation: Maspeth Registration: Not required Join us for crafts, fun + games. |
Oct 10 2:30PM --to-- 3:30PM Emergency Response: React Fast |
 Oct 11 3:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Optical IllusionsLocation: Maspeth Registration: Not required Through a PowerPoint presentation and fun demonstrations various types of optical illusions will be examined including the work of M.C. Escher. |
 Oct 20 3:00PM --to-- 4:30PM Family MovieLocation: Maspeth Registration: Not required Join us for a family movie. |
 Oct 21 10:15AM --to-- 11:30AM Adult Book Discussion: "A Man Called Ove"Location: Maspeth Registration: Not required Please join us for our discussion of Frederik Backman's "A Man Called Ove." Copies of the book are available at the reference desk. |
Oct 27 3:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Halloween CraftLocation: Maspeth Registration: Not required Create a Halloween craft at the library. |
Nov 18 10:15AM --to-- 12:15PM Adult Book Discussion - "The Island Beneath The Sea" by Isabel AllendeLocation: Maspeth Registration: Not required Please join us for November's book club. We will be discussing Isabel Allende's "Island Beneath the Sea". Copies are available at the reference desk. |
Free computer access is available at all the libraries. The Maspeth Community Library has:
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International Language Collections at the Maspeth Community Library include:
Special Interest/Noteworthy Collections at the Maspeth Community Library include:
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| Child Care / Preschools | ||
Learning Tree 74-15 Juniper Blvd Middle Village NY, 11379 phone: (718) 899-2020 | ||
| Community Board | ||
Queens Community Board 5 61-23 Myrtle Avenue Glendale NY , 11385 phone: (718) 366-1834 fax: (718) 417-5799 | ||
| Community Organizations & Services | ||
| Fire Department | ||
Engine 288 56-29 68th Street Maspeth NY , 11378 | ||
| Local Hospitals | ||
Forest Hills Hospital 102-01 66 Rd Forest Hills NY, 11375 phone: (718) 830-4000 | ||
| Local Newspapers | ||
| Parks and Playgrounds | ||
Maurice Park Between Maurice Ave. & 63 St., & Borden Ave. & 54 | Frontera Park Between Brown Place and 69th Street | Crowley Playground On 57th Ave. Opp: 83 and 84 St. Elmhurst NY, 11373 |
| Police Department | ||
| Post Office | ||
Maspeth 5502 69th Street Mapeth NY , 11378-9997 phone: (718)457-5623 | Middle Village 7135 Metropolitan Avenue Middle Village NY , 11379-9997 | |
| Private / Parochial Schools | ||
Blessed Virgin Mary, Help of Christians 70-20 47th Avenue Woodside NY , 11377 phone: (718) 639-8042 | ||
Christ the King Regional High School 68-02 Metropolitan Avenue Middle Village NY , 11379-0113 phone: (718) 366-7400 | ||
| Public Elementary Schools | ||
PS 153 60-02 60 Lane Maspeth NY , 11378 phone: (718) 821-7850 | PS 229 67-25 51 Road Woodside NY , 11377 phone: (718) 446-2120 | PS 58 72-50 Grand Avenue Maspeth NY , 11378 phone: (718) 533-6712 |
PS 009 58-74 57th Street Maspeth NY , 11378 phone: (718) 456-7105 | ||
| Public High Schools | ||
Grover Cleveland High School 21-27 Himrod Street Ridgewood NY , 11385 phone: (718) 381-9600 | Newtown High School 48-01 90 St. Queens NY, 11373 phone: (718) 595-8400 | |
| Public Intermediate / Junior High Schools | ||
IS 73 70-02 54 Avenue Maspeth NY , 11378 phone: (718) 639-3817 | ||
| Senior Centers | ||
Selfhelp –Maspeth Senior Center 69-61 Grand Ave. Maspeth NY, 11378 phone: (718) 429-3636 | ||
| Elected Officials | |
| NYC Council Hon. Elizabeth Crowley ecrowley@council.nyc.gov | |
District OfficeAtlas Park Mall, 71-19-80th Street, Ste.8-303 Glendale NY, 11385 phone: (718) 366-3900 fax: (718) 326-3549 | Manhattan Office Address 250 Broadway, 1765 New York NY , 10007 phone: (212) 788-7381 fax: (212) 227-7164 |
| NYS Assembly Hon. Brian Barnwell BarnwellB@nyassembly.gov | |
District Office 55-19 69th Street Maspeth NY, 11378 phone: (718) 651-3185 fax: (718) 651-3027 | Albany Office LOB, Room 921 Albany NY, 12248 phone: (518) 455-4755 fax: (518) 455-5032 |
| NYS Senate Hon. Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. Addabbo@nysenate.gov | |
District Office 159-53 102nd Street Howard Beach NY, 11414 phone: (718) 738-1111 fax: (718) 322-5760 | Albany Office Room 613, Legislative Office Building Albany NY, 12247 phone: (518) 455-2322 fax: (518) 426-6875 |
| US Congress Hon. Grace Meng | |
District Office Address 40-13 159th Street Flushing NY, 11358 phone: (718) 445-7860 fax: (718) 445-7868 | Legislative Office 1317 Longworth House Office Building Washington DC, 20515 phone: (202) 225-2601 fax: (202) 225-1589 |
| Boro President Hon. Melinda Katz Info@queensbp.org | |
| Mayor Hon. Bill de Blasio | |
History
The community of Maspeth was settled in 1642 by the Reverend Francis Doughty and has the distinction of being the first organized settlement in Queens history. First named Mespat after the Mespaechtes Indians who inhabited land at the head of the Newtown Creek, the region’s original name meant ‘bad water place.’ In 1643, the area was besieged by surrounding Indian tribes and destroyed. It was abandoned soon after, only to become resettled with the establishment of Middleburg (Newtown) in 1652.
With the development of roads in the 18th century, Maspeth emerged as an industrial and commercial district; residents labored in a variety of industries and trades, which included firefighting, truck driving, sanitation work, and shop keeping. Initially, the ethnic profile of the community featured peoples of a broad European ancestry; the Polish, Italian, Irish, and German communities numbered among the largest of these and provided a diverse workforce for the burgeoning area.
On July 27, 1911, library service in Maspeth began. Following nearly seven decades and a number of relocations, the Maspeth Branch library found a permanent site for operations in 1975, and remains there today. An ever-changing community, Maspeth continues to expand with the arrival of Hispanic, Indian, and Asian communities. Subsequently, the responsibilities and services of the library have expanded to meet the unique challenges of the Maspeth community and its citizens.
Friends Group
Hours & Locations
69-70 Grand Avenue
Maspeth, NY 11378
(718) 639-5228 
| 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 | ||
