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Arverne Library to Re-Open

2014-03-18

Queens Library at 312 Beach 54 Street has been rebuilt and will re-open for public service on March 18. More good news: the modular building that has been temporarily in service during the rebuilding will remain in place and temporarily house an Adult Learning Center, offering a full menu of adult education and job skills services.


Here is the schedule:
Feb. 21, 2014 – At the end of business, the temporary library will CLOSE to allow staff and material to move into the newly-refurbished permanent library. The mobile library will provide limited service during the closure. The schedule will be announced. Library patrons are also invited to use any of Queens Library’s other locations.


Week of March 3, 2014 – an Adult Learning Center opens in the modular building, next door to the permanent library. It will be the temporary home of the Peninsula Adult Learning Center, while that library is being re-designed and rebuilt. It will feature a full schedule of adult education classes, including basic adult education, English for Speakers of Other Languages, workshops to help prepare for the High School Equivalency exams, workshops for those preparing for citizenship, workshops to learn computer skills and other job-related skills. 


March 18, 2014 – Queens Library at Arverne re-opens for public service! It has been fully refurbished. In addition to new computers, new furniture, new décor, it will have a refreshed collection of new books, videos and other library materials. A grand opening celebration for the community will be scheduled in the near future. 
 

A Message to Customers and Staff

2014-01-27

Queens Library would like to take this opportunity to update our library customers and staff on facts concerning the renovations at Central Library, and the compensation of our President and CEO. Queens Library is one of the most highly used and valuable resources in Queens, and we take our responsibility to provide world-class, life-changing library services very seriously.

Please read the facts.

Queens Library at Seaside Re-Opening

2013-10-28

Queens Library at Seaside, at 116-15 Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Rockaway Park, will be open for public service as of Monday, October 28, 2013.

The library was temporarily closed while damage caused by Superstorm Sandy was repaired.
Sandy Libraries

Update on Shorefront Libraries: New Services and Rebuilding Libraries

2013-09-20

     We are approaching the anniversary of the landing of Superstorm Sandy on our shores. Queens Library has been working hard to help the communities in the Rockaways rebuild, while continuing to provide the educational and informational support that you value. We are here for homework help, job skills training, education for adults and children, ESOL classes, and so much more, to provide the resources needed for learning, personal growth and business development.


     I want to update you on the status of rebuilding the storm-damaged libraries, and also tell you about some new enhancements. We have come a long way, and expect to be see all the waterfront community libraries as good as new very soon.

Where? What?  When?
Queens Library at Seaside,
116-15 Rockaway Beach Blvd, Rockaway Park		 The library is back and serving the public. Re-opened!
Queens Library at Arverne, 312 Beach 54 Street. The temporary library is serving the community with programs, classes, job search help, homework assistance and more. It will re-open in March 2014. Re-opening March 18, 2014
Queens Library at Peninsula, 92-25 Rockaway Beach Blvd., Rockaway Beach This library requires extensive re-building due to storm damage. Design is nearly complete. A modular building is on site for lending materials and for computer access. Re-opening is expected by the end of 2014.
NEW SERVICE! Queens Library at Far Rockaway, 1637 Central Avenue We welcome Workforce 1 to Queens Library! In addition to all the wonderful community library services you expect, Workforce 1 staff are offering connections to jobs that are right for you. All programs and services are free. Available right now!
NEW SERVICE! Queens Library at Far Rockaway, 1637 Central Avenue  “Single Stop” is coming, thanks to funding from the Robin Hood Foundation. Professional case managers will meet with customers to outline the benefits for which each family is eligible, such as food stamps, health insurance, child-care subsidies, tax credits, energy assistance, public assistance, and housing assistance. Through the Single Stop affiliated network, we will also be able to bring legal, financial and tax professionals to the Library.   Available November 2013.
NEW LIBRARY! Queens Library at Far Rockaway, 1637 Central Avenue The brand-new Queens Library at Far Rockaway is in final design. It will be well worth waiting for.   Coming 2016.

Sincerely,

Thomas W. Galante, President and CEO
Queens Library
Glen Oaks Library

The New Queens Library at Glen Oaks Is Open

Queens Library at Glen Oaks has moved to its brand new library building (pictured)! 

The new Queens Library at Glen Oaks is an award-winning 18,000 square foot building on three levels. It has separate library space for adults, children and teens with computer workstations in every area. It features a beautiful sky-lit reading lounge, two meeting/program rooms, 24/7 self-check in kiosks, an outdoor program area and is fully handicap accessible. Queens Library thanks Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and New York City Council Member Mark Weprin for funding the new library.
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