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An expansion to Arverne Library is coming in 2027!

The expansion will feature:
4,600 Square Feet of New Space
A Large Multi-Purpose Meeting Room
A Community Room
New Restrooms
Solar Panels and Skylight to maximize natural light
Elevated Design to Increase Resiliency and Protection from future storms and flooding

The library will remain open for most of the construction.

Thank you to the Office of Mayor Eric Adams, the Office of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., the Office of New York City Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers, and the New York State Education Department for providing financial support for this project.

We are excited to announce that the future location of Court Square Library will be at the 5PointzLIC residential complex, at 22-44 Jackson Avenue in Long Island City.

The project is in design, and we expect the construction process that follows to take approximately two years.

Please continue to visit our website for updates.

Hollis Library is closed for renovations.

Mobile Library service is available outside Hollis Library on Wednesdays from 10am to 5pm.

We expect to reopen the library in Fall 2026.

We apologize for any inconvenience, and we appreciate your patience as we continue working to make improvements to our libraries.

The comprehensive renovations of the library will include:
A Designated Teen Area
Enhanced Reading Spaces for Children and Adults
A Multi-Purpose Room
ADA Accessibility Improvements
New Furniture, Computers, and Equipment
Upgrades to All Building Systems

Please visit our other nearby Queens Public Library locations:
Queens Village (94-11 217 Street)
South Hollis (204-01 Hollis Avenue)
Windsor Park (79-50 Bell Boulevard)

Thank you to the Office of NYC Council Member Linda Lee, the Office of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, and the Office of NYC Mayor Eric Adams for providing financial support for this project.

We will be making accessibility improvements to Hunters Point Library beginning Monday, September 9, 2024.

The construction, which is expected to take one year, will occur at night while the branch is closed and will not affect our operating hours.

During the day, while we are open, certain areas may be closed to the public. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

For any questions about the construction project, send us an email at: hpconstruction@queenslibrary.org

Langston Hughes Library will be closed on Tuesday, May 20 due to water being shut off in the area. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Lefrak City is closed. We look forward to serving you at a new location in the neighborhood at a future date.

Mobile Library service is provided within the vicinity of the branch, on 57th Avenue or on 99th Street, on Fridays from 10am to 5pm.

Thank you for your understanding. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please continue to visit our website for updates.

Mitchell-Linden will be closed on Friday, May 23 for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Queensboro Hill is closed for replacement of the building's HVAC system.

Mobile Library service is available outside Queensboro Hill Library on Thursdays from 10am-5pm.

We expect to reopen the library in Fall 2025.

We apologize for any inconvenience, and we appreciate your patience as we continue working to make improvements to our libraries.

Please visit our other nearby Queens Public Library locations:
Flushing (41-17 Main Street)
Kew Gardens Hills (72-33 Vleigh Place)
Pomonok (158-21 Jewel Avenue)

Thank you to the Office of NYC Mayor Eric Adams and the Office of NYC Council Member Sandra Ung for providing financial support for this project.

Seaside is closed for replacement of the building's HVAC system.

The library is expected to reopen in 12 months.

We appreciate your patience as we continue working to make improvements to our libraries.

Please visit our other nearby Queens Public Library locations:

Arverne
312 Beach 54 Street

Broad Channel
16-26 Cross Bay Boulevard

Peninsula
92-25 Rockaway Beach Boulevard

Thank you to the Office of NYC Mayor Eric Adams, the Office of NYC Council Member Joann Ariola, and the Office of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards for providing financial support for this project.