Queens Library at Glen Oaks is moving to its brand new library building (pictured)! To facilitate the move, the temporary library, located at 255-01 Union Turnpike, will close at the end of business on Friday, May 3, 2013. The brand new library at 256-04 Union Turnpike will open to the public at the end of May.

During the move, customers are invited to use any of Queens Library's other locations. The closest Queens Libraries are at 250-06 Hillside Avenue in Bellerose or at 79-50 Bell Boulevard in Windsor Park. Library materials may be renewed online or by phone at 718-990-8508.

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.