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This Weekend at Queens Library
Join us this weekend at Queens Library for a Sunday concert with Brandee Younger, family tree research, Kathak dance, a reading contest, a musical tribute to Nat King Cole, a chance to share your Queens memories, and a lecture on getting published. Admission to all events is ...
Super Books!
The big game is this Sunday — the New England Patriots versus the Seattle Seahawks! And while you may be excited for the parties, the hot wings, the half-time show, and the commercials (oh yeah, and the game), don’t forget about the books!
If you’re a fan of the Patriots, or just want to learn ...
New Music for January
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 collection.
This month features music from Taylor Swift, One Direction, Florida Georgia Line, Coldplay, Meshell Ndegeocello, Barbra Streisand, and ...
IDNYC
idNYC is the new identification card for all New Yorkers. It is a widely accepted photo ID that also doubles as a library card. idNYC also comes with free admissions to more than 30 of our City's cultural institutions.
You may apply at the Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Boulevard in Jamaica, at the Flushing Library at ...
An Interview with Author & Historian Jelani Cobb
UPDATE: Our author event with Jelani Cobb will take place on Friday, February 13 at 5:00 p.m. at the Central Library.
Professor Cobb is no stranger to the Queens Library community; born and raised in Queens, he’s joined us in the past for author events and he ...
New Arrivals in Chinese
Looking for books to read in Chinese? Check out these new arrivals!
想讀到最新的中文書嗎？請看以下新書介紹！
超從容時間管理術 / Chao cong rong shi jian guan li shu, by Wu Danru, 吳淡如.
无终仙境 (典藏版) / Wu zhong xian jing (dian cang ban), by Tianxiabachang, ...
New Arrivals in Spanish
Buscando libros para leer en español? Échale un vistazo a estos nuevos libros en español:
Sabores Yucatecos: Un recorrido culinario a Yucatán
by Gilberto Cetina
Este libro sobre la cocina yucateca ...
Free computer access is available at all the libraries. The Whitestone Community Library has:
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International Language Collections at the Whitestone Community Library include:
Special Interest/Noteworthy Collections at the Whitestone Community Library include:
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| Child Care / Preschools | ||
Almodovar-Mastrototaro, Jennifer 29-50 170 Street, Apartment PVT Flushing New York , 11358 phone: (718) 353-7688 | Chou, Yun-Feng 46-02 194th Street, 1st Floor Flushing New York , 11358 phone: (718) 327-1282 | Roses Daycare 137-40 45th Avenue Apartment #4K Flushing New York , 11355 phone: (718) 762-2152 |
Precious Angels Daycare 139-29 34th Road, #A5 Flushing New York , 11354 phone: (718) 961-2594 | Pee Wee Folks 12-45 Clintonville St. Whitestone New York , 11357 phone: (718) 746-6107 | Community Nursery School at the Church on the Hill 167-07 35th Ave., Flushing New York , 11358 phone: (718) 539-0732 |
The Corner School Nursery and Kindergarten 150-03 Bayside Ave Flushing New York , 11358 phone: (718) 445-2811 | Montessori School of Bayside 34-57 Francis Lewis Boulevard Flushing New York , 11358 | Precious Moments Nursery 11-02 Clintonville Street Whitestone New York , 11357 phone: (718) 767-6655 |
Sweet Angels Nursery School II 27-11 Bayside Lane Flushing New York , 11358 | ||
| Community Board | ||
Community Board District # 7 133-32 41st Road, 3rd Floor Flushing New York , 11355 phone: (718) 463-3891 | ||
| Community Organizations & Services | ||
Greater Whitestone Taxpayers Civic Association 154-74 6th Avenue Whitestone New York , 11357 | Whitestone Boosters Civic Association 150-11 Powells Cove Boulevard Whitestone New York , 11357 | |
| Fire Department | ||
Ladder Company 144 12-49 149 St. Whitestone New York , 11357 | ||
| Local Hospitals | ||
Flushing Hospital Medical Center 4500 Parsons Boulevard Flushing New York , 11355 phone: (718) 670-5000 | ||
| Local Newspapers | ||
| Parks and Playgrounds | ||
George U Harvey Park 15 to 20 Avenues, East of Whitestone Expressway Whitestone New York , 11357 | Francis Lewis Park 3rd Avenue & 147 Street Flushing New York , 11358 | |
| Police Department | ||
| Post Office | ||
Whitestone 14-44 150 Street Whitestone New York , 11357 phone: (800) 275-8777 fax: (718) 747-1088 | ||
| Private / Parochial Schools | ||
St Luke's Parochial School (PreK-8) 16-01 150th Place Whitestone New York , 11357 phone: (718) 746-3833 | Holy Trinity School (PreK-8) 14-45 143 Street Whitestone New York , 11357 phone: (718) 746-1479 | Immanuel Lutheran School (PreK-8) 149-40 11th Avenue Whitestone New York , 11357 phone: (718) 767-5851 |
Whitestone Academy (K-8) 150-34 12th Avenue Whitestone New York , 11357 phone: (718) 767-0773 | ||
| Public Elementary Schools | ||
PS 193 Alfred J. Kennedy (K-6) 152-20 11 Avenue Whitestone New York , 11357 phone: 718-767-8810 fax: 718-746-7617 | PS 79 Francis Lewis (K-6) 147-27 15 Dr. Whitestone New York , 11357 phone: 718-746-0396 fax: 718-746-3103 | |
| Public High Schools | ||
Flushing HS (9-12) 35-01 Union Street Flushing New York , 11354 | ||
| Public Intermediate / Junior High Schools | ||
JHS 194 William Carr (7-9) 154-60 17 Avenue Whitestone New York , 11357 phone: 718-746-0818 fax: 718-746-7618 | ||
| Senior Centers | ||
College Point Senior Center 13-28 123 Street College Point New York , 11356 phone: (718) 961-0344 | St. Luke’s Golden Age Club 16-01 150 Place Whitestone New York , 11357 phone: (718) 746-8102 | |
| 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 1841 New York NY, 10007 phone: 212-788-7250 fax: 212-788-1860 |
| NYS Assembly Hon. Edward C. Braunstein braunsteine@assembly.state.ny.us | |
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 |
| NYS Senate Hon. Tony Avella avella@nysenate.gov | |
District Office 38-50 Bell Boulevard, Suite C Bayside NY, 11361 phone: (718) 357-3094 fax: (718) 357-3491 | Albany Office Room 504, Legislative Office Building Albany NY, 12247 phone: (518) 455-2210 fax: (518) 426-6736 |
| Boro President Hon. Melinda Katz Info@queensbp.org | |
| Mayor Hon. Bill de Blasio | |
History
Dutch farmers were the first Europeans to settle in Whitestone. They purchased Whitestone from the Matinecock Indians, paying one ax for every fifty acres of land. Whitestone was given its name after a light colored rock located in the East river between the Whitestone lighthouse and the shore.
Dewitt Clinton lived in Whitestone during his term as Governor of New York. The area became known as Clintonville, but was restored to Whitestone in 1854. It became an incorporated village in 1869.
Francis Lewis was one of the most famous citizens in Whitestone during the American Revolution. He was one of the four delegates who signed the Declaration of Independence for New York State. His house stood between present day 150th and 157th Streets.
Samuel Leggett came to Whitestone in the 1840s; he began a factory of japanned ware, which were tin trays, canisters, and boxes that were painted with designs. Many jobs were offered and the population of Whitestone increased greatly. Leggett built affordable housing for the new residents.
The Whitestone social league turned over its subscription library to the Queens Library on May 1, 1907. Its present location at 150-10 14th Road has been its fourth since 1970. The Whitestone Community Library serves the communities of Whitestone, Malba and Beechhurst.
Friends Group
Hours & Locations
151-10 14 Road
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 767-8010 
| 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 | Closed | ||
| Sun | Closed | ||
Parking Info
Directions
From Cross Island pkwy north to Utopia Pkwy exit which is the exit after the Throgs neck bridge. Go to light make a left. Make the first right which is the northbound service road of the Cross Island Pkwy. Go straight, about 2 lights to Clintonville street and make a right. Go 1 block to 14th Road and make a right. The library is on the right. From Whitestone Expwy, take Cross Island Pkwy, exit on 14th Ave which is the first exit on the Cross Island Pkwy. Follow the service road to Clintonville Street and make a left. Go to the 2nd light which is 14th Road and make a right. The library is on the right.
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