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Expanded Hours & Locations on July 21
New York City is going through a heat wave, and Queens Public Library is here to help with special hours of operation this weekend!
Fourteen QPL locations will be open on Sunday, July 21 from 12 pm to 5 pm to serve as NYC cooling centers. (This includes the three branches regularly open for Sunday service and 11 ...
Summer Reading: A Universe of Stories
Blast Off Into Summer Reading! Join us this season for our summer reading activities, ranging from book discussions and films to outer space-themed crafts and projects for children and teens of all ages.
Pick up our book lists at your local library, or download them today from the convenience of your home. Keep track of your ...
Queens Public Library Magazine
What are your thoughts about Queens Public Library Magazine? Share them with us: take our survey 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 ...
Free Summer Meals For Kids & Teens
Queens Public Library, along with the NYC Department of Education, will provide FREE lunches for kids and teens all summer long.
Summer Meals are open to all children, 18 and younger. Enrollment is not required and there is no cost. Meals will be provided Monday through Friday from 1pm to 2pm.
Queens ...
Summer Reading Battle of the Books!
It’s our second annual Summer Reading Battle of the Books!
This year, we’ve selected 16 of the best YA books for you to choose from, including Fantasy, Romance, Thriller, and Inspired by Real Life.
Vote for your favorite titles during the month of July, and challenge your friends to pick their favorites, ...
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 ...
Get Free Tickets to Shakespeare in the Park!
This summer, the Public Theater will present William Shakespeare’s Coriolanus in Central Park and you’re invited to get free tickets on the day of the show!
Free tickets will be available on Thursday, July 18 at 12pm at Flushing Library (41-17 Main Street), and are first-come, ...
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 ...
Discover Your City With Culture Pass!
Start planning your summer adventures! NYC’s libraries are making it easier for you to explore museums, public gardens, and other cultural attractions for FREE with your friends and family!
Queens Public Library, Brooklyn Public Library, and New York Public Library are excited to announce Culture Pass, a ...
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 ...
 Jul 19 2:30PM --to-- 3:30PM Coding for AllLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required Join us as we learn the basics of coding and play some computer games! | ||||||||||||||||||
 Jul 20 1:00PM --to-- 3:00PM Summer Reading: PlaytimeLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required Children are invited to explore educational fun toys and coloring in a relaxing atmosphere. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jul 20 1:30PM --to-- 3:00PM Learn to Play Chess with Mr. FariadLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required All chess lovers are welcome to this program. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jul 22 2:30PM --to-- 3:30PM Summer Reading: Teen Time!Location: Rosedale Registration: Not required Come join us as we complete fun crafts and discuss books from the Summer Reading booklists! Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jul 23 11:00AM --to-- 12:00PM Computer Class for Adults and SeniorsLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required Adults and seniors can learn the basics of computer usage including how to browse the Internet, set up email accounts, and more. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jul 23 4:00PM --to-- 5:30PM Chess for AllLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required This program invites all chess lovers: beginners, advanced players, and those in between. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jul 24 11:30AM --to-- 12:30PM Summer Reading: Read to Me!Location: Rosedale Registration: Not required Children under 5 years old and their caregivers will enjoy a reading of picture books, interlaced with music, finger plays, and dancing. The program will end with age-appropriate arts and crafts, related to this year's Summer Reading Theme! Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jul 24 2:30PM --to-- 3:30PM Summer Reading: Make Your Own Telescope!Location: Rosedale Registration: Not required Come join us as we make our own personal telescopes and learn about the night sky! This program is part of our Summer Reading Program. | |||||||||||||||
Jul 25 2:30PM --to-- 3:30PM Bowling for AllLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required Come join us for a game of bowling! Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jul 27 2:00PM --to-- 4:30PM Family Movie MatineeLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required Families can enjoy an afternoon of featured movies in a simulated movie theater! Bring your snacks. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jul 29 2:30PM --to-- 3:30PM Summer Reading: Crafts in SpaceLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required Come join us as we make crafts that are out of this world! This program is part of our Summer Reading Program. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jul 31 2:30PM --to-- 3:30PM Summer Reading: Astronaut Helmets!Location: Rosedale Registration: Not required Come join us as we create astronaut helmets that we can all wear! Create your helmet and take off into space! This program is part of our Summer Reading Program. | |||||||||||||||
Aug 7 2:30PM --to-- 3:30PM Summer Reading: Galaxy BraceletsLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required Come join us as we make space-themed bracelets! This program is part of our Summer Reading Program. | |||||||||||||||
Aug 14 2:30PM --to-- 3:30PM Summer Reading: Moon Craters!Location: Rosedale Registration: Not required Come join us as we make a moon surface, and create craters! This program is part of our Summer Reading Program. | |||||||||||||||
Aug 21 2:30PM --to-- 3:30PM Summer Reading: What's in the Box?!Location: Rosedale Registration: Not required Come join us as we make mystery boxes to prepare to become astronauts! This program is part of our Summer Reading Program. | |||||||||||||||
Aug 28 2:30PM --to-- 3:30PM Summer Reading: Alien Invasion in a Box!Location: Rosedale Registration: Not required Come join us as we compete to create and show off the coolest alien made from the materials in a box of random space junk! This program is part of our Summer Reading Program. |
Free computer access is available at all the libraries. The Rosedale Community Library has:
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International Language Collections at the Rosedale Community Library include:
Special Interest/Noteworthy Collections at the Rosedale Community Library include:
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| Child Care / Preschools | ||
Rosa’s Toddler & Family Day Care 259-10 147th Avenue Rosedale NY , 11422 phone: (718) 525-9534 | Rosedale Child Development Center 241-08 140th Avenue Rosedale NY , 11422 phone: (718) 978-3996 | Throop Memorial Day Care 140-17 243rd Street Rosedale NY , 11422 phone: (718) 528-0936 |
| Community Board | ||
| Community Organizations & Services | ||
American Legion Post 483 240-02 135th Avenue Rosedale NY , 11422 | Rosedale Civic Association P.O. BOX 220-116 Rosedale NY , 11422-0116 | Rosedale Civilian Patrol |
Rosedale Sports Association 138-10 Brookville Boulevard Rosedale NY , 11422 phone: (718) 527-5302 | Rosedale Soccer Club P.O. BOX 0158 Rosedale NY , 11422 | |
| Local Hospitals | ||
Springfield Gardens (Community Medical Center) 134-64 Springfield Boulevard Springfield Gardens NY , 11413 phone: (718) 883-6800 fax: (718) 883-6820 | ||
| Local Newspapers | ||
| Parks and Playgrounds | ||
Brookvill Park 149 Ave, 235 St., Brookville Blvd, South Conduit | IDLEWILD Park Rockaway Blvd., Springfield Blvd., 149 Avenue | Springfield Park 149 Ave., Springfield Blvd., 145 Road, 148 St. |
PS 195 Playground (Hook Creek) 149 Road, Weller Lane, 149 Avenue, 253 Street | ||
| Police Department | ||
| Post Office | ||
Rosedale Station 145-06 243rd Street Rosedale NY , 11422 phone: (718)528-4358 | ||
| Private / Parochial Schools | ||
Christ Lutheran School (K-8) 248-01 Francis Lewis Boulevard Rosedale NY , 11422 phone: (718) 525-6884 | St Clare’s Roman Catholic School (Pre K-8) 137-25 Brookville Boulevard Rosedale NY , 11422 phone: (718) 528-7174 | St Pius X - Roman Catholic School (Pre K- 8) 147-65 249TH Street Rosedale NY , 11422 phone: (718) 525-7171 |
| Public Elementary Schools | ||
P.S. 38 Rosedale School (K-6) 135-21 241 Street Rosedale NY , 11422 phone: (718) 528-2276 fax: (718) 712-1598 | P.S. 181 Brookfield School (K-6) 148 Avenue & 230 Street Springfield Garden NY , 11413 phone: (718) 528-5807 fax: (718) 723-7825 | P.S. 138 Sunrise School (K-6) 251-11 Weller Avenue Rosedale NY , 11422 phone: (718) 528-9053 fax: (718) 528-9053 |
P.S. 251 144-51 Arthur St. Springfield Gardens NY , 11413 phone: (718) 276-2745 fax: (718) 723-7822 | ||
| Public Intermediate / Junior High Schools | ||
I.S. 231 Magnetech 2000 145-00 Springfield Boulevard Laurelton NY , 11413 | ||
| Senior Centers | ||
Rosedale Senior Citizens Club, Inc. Brookville Boulevard and 135th Avenue phone: (718) 525-8899 | ||
| Elected Officials | |
| NYC Council Hon. Donovan Richards DRichards@council.nyc.gov | |
District Office Address 1931 Mott Avenue, Suite 410 Far Rockaway NY , 11691 phone: (718) 471-7014 fax: (718) 327-4794 | Legislative Office Address 250 Broadway, Suite 1731 New York NY, 10007 phone: (212) 788-7216 fax: (212) 227-1210 |
| NYS Assembly Hon. Alicia Hyndman HyndmanA@nyassembly.gov | |
District Office 232-06A Merrick Boulevard Springfield Gardens NY, 11413 phone: (718) 723-5412 fax: (718) 723-5465 | Albany Office LOB, Room 820 Albany NY, 12248 phone: (518) 455-4451 fax: (518) 455-5522 |
| NYS Assembly Hon. Michele R. Titus TitusM@nyassembly.gov | |
District Office 19-31 Mott Avenue, Room 301 Far Rockaway NY, 11691 phone: (718) 327-1845 fax: (718) 327-1878 | Albany Office LOB, Room 625 Albany NY, 12248 phone: (518) 455-5668 fax: (518) 455-3892 |
| NYS Senate Hon. James Sanders, Jr. Sanders@nysenate.gov | |
District Office Address 142-01 Rockaway Boulevard South Ozone Park NY , 11436 phone: (718) 523-3069 fax: (718) 523-3670 | Albany Office Room 711, Legislative Office Building Albany NY , 12247 phone: 518-455-3531 fax: 518-426-0529 |
| US Congress Hon. Gregory W. Meeks | |
District Office 153-01 Jamaica Avenue, Suite 204 Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 725-6000 fax: (718) 725-9868 | Legislative Office 2310 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC, 20515 phone: (202) 225-3461 fax: (202) 226-4169 |
| Boro President Hon. Melinda Katz Info@queensbp.org | |
| Mayor Hon. Bill de Blasio | |
History
The Rosedale community was established in 1888 and named Foster’s Meadow. In 1894, the area was divided into building lots and the present name was established. In 1919, the Women’s Club asked the library for service. A collection staffed by volunteers was begun and by November a station was established. In 1920, rent-free quarters were found for the library. The Branch was relocated a number of times over the years. In May 1962 the Rosedale Public Library was opened in the rented building that it presently occupies. This was overseen by the Board of Trustees with Cornelius B. Hermann as president and Chief Librarian Harold W. Tucker.
Friends Group
Hours & Locations
144-20 243 Street
Rosedale, NY 11422
(718) 528 8490 
| 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 | ||
