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    Amelia L.

    This library is huge! I haven't been back since they renovated a few years ago. I love how they reinvented the indoor and outdoor space. Whenever I walk by, I see a lot of people sitting in front of the library in the many benches and sitting areas. There is an outdoor reading garden and roof area. The roof area requires someone with an ID to swipe the door open so I'm guessing it's off limits. At first glance, the inside looks very spacious and with lots of windows-- it makes for a very bright and inviting space. Everything looks very clean and organized. But I actually find the layout of the building somewhat awkward. It feels very spacious but the reading and sitting areas are small. And most times it's hard to find seats to read in. The building is three floors and bathrooms are in the lower level. The kids section is at the top floor. Again, even though the building is large, the kids section feels very small. In fact, they even require parents to leave their strollers outside in the hallway. My favorite section of the library is the second floor where they have huge floor to ceiling glass windows with a small sitting area that has great views of Broadway. The windows let in a lot of natural light and it's a great area to sit and read or take pictures. It does get very hot here though when the sun streams in through the windows. They offer lots of activities and classes for children (toddler dancing, chess, music classes) and adults (ballroom dancing, ESL). A great library for the community.

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    Susan C.

    Almost five years after construction was initially billed to be complete, this long-awaited branch finally opened, exemplifying once again it is unreasonable to expect public building projects to be finished on time. With bated breath I watched each step of construction, wondering what the exterior and interior would look like, and I have to say "wow" it's not disappointing. This modern building features a expansive check out counter (6-7 stations), fully glass enclosed lobby space allowing ample sunlight, several open seating areas, a multi-language reading/reference material area, a kids/youth space, a large 30+ computer workspace, and media center. Gone are the days of wandering around the library waiting for an open seat only to revel in another patron's person space. The revamped building is a much-needed community resource, holding art, dance, language and other educational classes too.

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    Troy L.

    Location: in the heart of elmhurst. You can get there by the r train. Floors: there are two floors. Space is limited but it is not crowded like the flushing library. Hour: hours vary depending on the day but open Monday to Saturday. Crowd: typically library crowd. Students doing homework, studying, reading and going on their laptops. Building: building is fairly new. Everything is nice clean and modern. Librarian: the few librarian I spoke to were fairly nice and helpful. I would definitely stop by if you are in the area and need to find a book. However I would not go out of my way to stop here. Library card: you need a library card to borrow books and get on their WiFi. Library card is free.

    Beautiful atrium area that lets in so much light

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    2.8(40 reviews)
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    I took my god daughter to the library in Astoria near ditmars blvd which was close for a while due…read moreto updated renovations and while she is doing her summer fun project, I am taking a well deserved nap on the quiet upper level . Multi floors , plenty of books , computer area that was filled with folks with plenty of time to waste . Nice upgrade compared to the old interior which was old and full and the many shelves are filled with books with categories labeled clearly . My god daughter has fun doing her research and I took my cat nap with one eye opened keeping guard on my cuzs kid . Nice neighborhood library in Astoria that reminds me of the one in the Bronx that was my go to place when I was young and dumb . 4.5 stars on my yelp meter and maybe next time the librarian lady will crack a smile hopefully.

    I have been here so many times over the years that I can't count the number of times I have visited…read morethe library. Anyway after the library reopened I went back several times to donate books and look around. To be honest many parts of the library were not touched esp the reading room and reception areas. The two librarians did not project a lot of energy and on my last visit there seemed to be absentee employees which is quite a shame. All in all I think they could have done much better renovations. Then what dilo I kn9w?

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    Queens Public Library - East Elmhurst

    Queens Public Library - East Elmhurst

    4.7(3 reviews)
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    A nice neighborhood family friendly public library in east Elmhurst queens that deserves a visit…read more.Took my God son to the library to experience the real deal on getting research for his book report and not the easy no effort way via social media , Internet, etc. Nice spacious library with plenty of room and good amount of seating to read and study with separate spaces for adults and kids . The selection of books is plenty and sections are organized from topics from A to Z . Books , cds , dvds can be taken out but you got to get and have a library card which is free and easy to get in minutes. Help my godson with his book report as the reading and research books are available and most important he got the experience of visiting his local library which I never took for granted during my youth . 5 stars for the flashback memories.

    Aww yes, this is the first library I've ever crossed with my mother as a kid when I first came to…read morethe states and it was the first library branch from the Queen's library system which is fun to know because they have three beautiful turtles and it seems like they got a new pack of trios as in three turtles. Anyways, along with that the resources are actually good to look at when you can't find a specific book or CD/DVD in any of the other branches so this library is a nice spot for those living in the area and like any other branch, they have a book with turning slots where you can return books, CDs/DVDs, cassettes (back then) and other property that you can be borrowed from the library.

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