Queens Library, New York City
Facts and practical information
The Queens Public Library, also known as the Queens Borough Public Library and Queens Library, is the public library for the borough of Queens, and one of three public library systems serving New York City. It is one of the largest library systems in the world by circulation, having loaned 13.5 million items in the 2015 fiscal year, and one of the largest in the country in terms of the size of its collection. According to its website, the library holds about 7.5 million items, of which 1.4 million are at its central library in Jamaica, Queens. It was named "2009 Library of the Year" by Library Journal. ()
Queens Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Captain Tilly Park, Loew's Valencia Theatre, Montauk Branch, King Manor.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Queens Library?
How to get to Queens Library by public transport?
Bus
- 165th Street Bus Terminal (2 min walk)
- Hillside Ave & Homelawn St • Lines: Q1, Q30, Q31, Q77 (6 min walk)
Metro
- 169th Street • Lines: <F>, F (5 min walk)
- Parsons Boulevard • Lines: <F>, F (12 min walk)
Train
- Jamaica (23 min walk)
Light rail
- Jamaica • Lines: Jfk (25 min walk)