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It's a Great Day for Older Adults!
Queens Library's Older Adult Services Program is proud to present our second annual Older Adults Day, which will feature FREE health screenings, live entertainment, and information on healthcare, benefits and other important topics specifically for adults over the age of 50.
In addition to special seminars and ...
Gracie Book Club Live at Queens Library!
Join us for the next installment of the Gracie Book Club, on Thursday, September 29 at 5:30 p.m., at Langston Hughes Community Library in Corona, where you can discuss "The Star Side of Bird Hill" with author Naomi Jackson and your fellow New Yorkers.
Our discussion ...
Get Your Free IDNYC Card in Laurelton!
You can sign up for IDNYC on your side of Queens!
Laurelton Community Library will be hosting a temporary "pop-up" Enrollment Center from October 3 through October 7 where you can apply for your IDNYC card in person.
IDNYC is the newly launched New York City ...
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!
Join Queens Library for several special events where we will celebrate the histories and cultures of Hispanic Americans and the contributions they have made to our society!
Over the next four weeks, we will also highlight books from our collection by celebrated Hispanic authors. You can find a list of them here and see pictures of ...
Buy-A-Book for Queens Library
Did you know that every children’s book you buy for Queens Library will be read by 40 or more kids?
You can help the youngest members of our communities—and many others—explore their dreams through Queens Library’s Buy-A-Book program.
For every $25 you donate, a bookplate with your name (or the ...
See Shakespeare Performed at Queens Library!
The play’s the thing at Queens Library! We're partnering with the award-winning TITAN Theatre Company to bring dramatic staged readings of all Shakespeare’s plays to libraries across Queens.
Our second season of Shakespeare in Queens starts with Macbeth on Monday, October 3 at ...
Our New Music For September!
Looking for new music? Look no further than your local Queens Library!
Every month, our expert staff will bring you the best of what's new in our physical and digital collections.
This month features music from Leslie Odom Jr., blink-182, Snoop Dogg, ScHoolboy Q, The Monkees, Maxwell, Steven Tyler, Blake Shelton, and ...
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 ...
Dreams Start Here: the Queens Library Foundation 2016 Autumn Gala
We cordially invite you to help inspire, educate, and celebrate children at our 2016 Autumn Gala!
The Gala will benefit programs and services for children and adolescents that inspire them to learn, grow, and achieve their dreams.
We will also honor our distinguished guests—the 106th Mayor of the City of New York, ...
Free Movies, Music, E-Books, and More!
Enjoy digital media at home, at work, or on-the-go!
Queens Library is a one-stop shop for tech lovers. Our digital media collection includes thousands of free eBooks, audiobooks, eMagazines, music, movies, and videos.
You can download all of these items to a personal computer, smartphone, pocket PC, PDA, portable media ...
 Sep 28 3:00PM --to-- 3:15PM Sudoku for TeensLocation: Maspeth Registration: Not required Come in each day for a new Sudoku puzzle. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Sep 30 10:30AM --to-- 11:45AM Toddler Learning CenterLocation: Maspeth Registration: Not required Bring your child ages 18-36 months for a Little TLC! Play and learn with your child in a free, five-session workshop that include toys, games, puzzles and other items specifically selected to enhance a toddler's educational and physical development. Preregistration is required. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Oct 13 6:00PM --to-- 7:15PM Help Save a Life: Learn CPR - Free On-Site Training for Adults | ||||||||||||||||||
Oct 14 3:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Optical Illusions | |||
Oct 21 3:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Teen Writing Workshop |
| Maspeth | Fri, Oct 28, 2016 | 3:00PM |
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Spelling Bee
Registration: Not required
Please join us for Maspeth's 2nd annual spelling bee. The spelling bee is open to all students in 3-6 grades. Winners of this bee will go on to compete in the Queens-wide spelling bee in Jamaica.
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. Margaret M. Markey Markeym@assembly.state.ny.us | |
District Office 55-19 69th Street Maspeth NY, 11378 phone: (718) 651-3185 fax: (718) 651-3027 | Albany Office LOB, Room 712 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 | ||
