Queens Library, New York City

#2002 among attractions in New York City

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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. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1896 (128 years ago)Coordinates: 40°42'28"N, 73°47'41"W

Address

89-11 Merrick BlvdSoutheastern Queens (Jamaica)New York City United States

Contact

+1 718-990-0700

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Day trips

Queens Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Captain Tilly Park, Loew's Valencia Theatre, Montauk Branch, King Manor.

~1970 ftNW
Park
Captain Tilly Park, New York City
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Queens, New York, Captain Tilly Park is an urban oasis that offers a respite from the bustling city life. This charming park, although smaller than its famed counterparts like Central Park, provides a tranquil environment for locals and tourists...
~750 ftS
Theater
Loew's Valencia Theatre, New York City
4 min walk • The Loew's Valencia Theatre is a former movie palace at 165-11 Jamaica Avenue in Queens, New York City. Built in 1929 as one of the Loew's Wonder Theatres, the theater was donated to The Tabernacle of Prayer for All People in 1977.
0.6 miE
Bridge
Montauk Branch, New York City
16 min walk • The Montauk Branch is a rail line owned and operated by the Long Island Rail Road in the U.S. state of New York. The branch runs the length of Long Island, 115 miles from Long Island City on the west to Montauk on the east.
0.6 miSW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
King Manor, New York City
15 min walk • King Manor, also known as the Rufus King House, is a historic house at 150th Street and Jamaica Avenue in Jamaica, Queens, New York City.
0.5 miSW
Church, Romanesque revival architecture
Jamaica Performing Arts Center, New York City
14 min walk • The First Reformed Church is a historic Reformed church in the Jamaica neighborhood of the New York City borough of Queens. The church was built in 1859. The church has an early romanesque structure that was designed by Sidney J. Young and built by Anders Peterson.
0.7 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Jamaica First German Presbyterian Church, New York City
17 min walk • Jamaica First German Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens in New York City.
1.1 miNW
Park
Hillcrest Veterans Square, New York City
28 min walk • Hillcrest Veterans Square is a triangle-shaped public park located in Fresh Meadows, Queens, New York City. The square contains a monument erected by Hillcrest Post No. 1078 of the American Legion.
0.8 miSE
Park
Proctor-Hopson Circle, New York City
21 min walk • Proctor-Hopson Circle is a semicircular traffic mall in the neighborhood of South Jamaica, Queens acquired by the city for park purposes in 1924 following the widening of Merrick Boulevard.
~1500 ftSW
Colonial revival architecture
Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Building, New York City
8 min walk • Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Building is a historic office building located in the Jamaica section of the New York City borough of Queens. It was designed in 1928 by George W. Conable and is a ten-story, "T" shaped building in the Colonial Revival style.
~1940 ftSW
Neighbourhood
Jamaica, New York City
10 min walk • Jamaica is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Queens. It is mainly composed of a large commercial and retail area, though part of the neighborhood is also residential. Jamaica is bordered by Hollis to the east; St.
0.8 miSW
Art Deco architecture
Jamaica Savings Bank, New York City
21 min walk • The Jamaica Savings Bank is a building at Jamaica Avenue and Sutphin Boulevard in Jamaica, Queens, New York City.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Queens Library?

Nearby attractions include Jamaica Avenue, New York City (4 min walk), Loew's Valencia Theatre, New York City (4 min walk), First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica, New York City (5 min walk), Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Building, New York City (8 min walk).

How to get to Queens Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Queens Library:

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)