I've always liked this library because obviously it has the most to see, read & do because it's the…read morecentral library of Queens. The people have always been nice when I go there. Recently, I had to go to get my FIFA passport book stamped. If you don't know, the library has joined in on the FIFA fun & they have passports where you go around the 5 boroughs collecting stamps. There's 12 stamps in all & I only have 4 of them so far. I work too much. Anyway, I went to the central library to get 1 stamp they have the cute soccer ball on top of the subway train. I was pleasantly surprised to hear that the kids section had a different stamp. I was able to collect 2 stamps in 1 location and they were so nice about it.

The Queens Central Public Library has a long history with me. I have seen this library develop over…read morethe years. On this special visit, I want to highlight the exceptional service I received from one of the librarians. He took his time to help me search for the book I was interested in, and he also escorted me to the bookshelves to find it. He answered all my inquiries and explained that a fashion show was about to start. I would have been in a rush to leave during this visit, but because the librarian was so helpful, I decided to stay for the evening event. I was able to use the self-checkout kiosk, and it was very easy to follow the instructions on the touchscreen. I observed a spectacular fashion show and had the opportunity to meet some amazing people. I would highly recommend that anyone interested in great activities, lessons, programs and events check out the Queens Central Library calendar.

This is a great place for the community, children and adults alike. For any one who doesn't have a…read morecomputer can come in use there computers for up to one hour a day and you can print up 20 pages per day. So if you are job hunting or writing a resume. This is great place to do it at right at the south jamaica library. And you have staff to help you out if you need assistance. So utilize this place when ever you get a chance to .for work or school .and dont for get to check out there selection of good books .I stop by this location once in a while to See what they have new going on So if you happen to live on the south jamaica side of queens come in and see what they have to offer. From there after school programs for the kids.or community programs to help build and better the community.

I came to see if they had a book I needed on Labor relations. Although they did not have it, the…read morelibrarian did provide me with valuable information. The facility is very clean and quiet.

I was really happy to find this place and wondered why it was empty. Well, after a few times going…read morei now know why. The big black women that work there are rude as hell and very unhelpful. They scare me and i am going somewhere else now.

I don't know why I waste my time coming back here. Everybody here is having a loud conversation. A…read moremeeting between two people is happening at a table close to me and they aren't trying to whisper. It's like going to Buffalo Wild Wings. I'm never coming here again, that's it. I'm going to rate them on Google as well and then I'm going to look where I can make a complaint at the library itself. It makes no sense to complain to the librarian because they are conversing loud. I asked for a quieter place and she looked at the couple and then pointed me to a section that doesn't have outlets to charge my laptop. I get it, she could tell them to be quiet because they were just as loud.

Most libraries in the Queens Public Library system are smaller neighborhood facilities to serve the…read morelocal community like this Fresh Meadows branch. They have their collections of books, magazines, DVDs, CDs and other media available for perusal and loan. There is even a large children's section that I used to bring my son to when he was younger, with lots of tables for reading and homework. The current pandemic lockdown has changed all that and all public spaces have had to adjust their practices accordingly. I am glad that Queens Library has made their collections available again via their website. You can search their vast catalog for any of their materials from any branch, put in a request and it will be delivered to your local branch for pick-up. When you arrive, make sure you're wearing your mask, check in with the security guard and you can then go to your designated cart to find your marked books or media. Checkout is a snap at the self-service desk by placing your library card on the scanner pad and then your materials. I really like the convenience of designated library parking spots out front. And when you are finished with your borrowed materials, the walk-up self-service automated return kiosk makes it even easier than picking them up. But if you really want to avoid human contact and stay buttoned up in your house, ebooks are also available through their website.

Love coming to this library as the staff are always super helpful especially in the kids section.read more

It's a public library. They have books, sheet music, cd's, dvd's, computers to access for a half…read morehour when your home pc is infected or you don't want your household to see what your surfing on the web. You can request material for loan online and get notified when it's at the branch ready for pickup. They are open six days a week. They have a security guard, who followed an obviously emotional disturbed man who entered today and roamed around. After he ranted a bit, he finally left. The librarian said he comes in every day and rants about the same thing. It's a public library.

Friendly, helpful staff. Not a huge library but updated checkout technology and ability to request…read morefor them to contact you when what you're looking for is available are big pluses. Generally quiet and well maintained even if it's not the newest branch in the area. Convenient location, right on Hillside Ave. Street parking.

A real blessing in the Jamaica queens area this particular library. There aren't that many in the…read moreneighborhood, but having this one is definitely a plus for the kids and adults who cant go very far to access a library for school projects or use a copy machine or the computers. The staff is nice and helpful over there, and they help to give the kids a safe place to read and due their curriculum.

It's a public library…read more They have books, sheet music, cd's, DVD's, computers to access for an hour. You can request material for loan online and get notified when it's at the branch ready for pickup. They are open six days a week. Staff members are a bit abrupt. I returned a loaned item at the automated return slot, and it was not read properly so it was still on my account as checked out. I brought it to the attention of a staff member to be corrected, and he acted like I was bothering him. Whatever happened to service with a smile?

Been coming here since Junior High(1965), small but quiet,downstairs area for children as well…read more Actually I had a crush on the librarian,her name was Carol, would go just to get a look at her!!. I did get my work done,info was easy to find,and work and computer areas are well kept and privacy is a number one protist. Oh well I said goodbye to Silas Marner years ago,but Carol is still an image in my mind.!!!!

Big and neat! Well organized children section on the 2nd floor. Great variety of book selections…read more Staff was very friendly and helpful with tons of information and activities for the kids. Only problem is the parking lot is on the other side of the street and the traffic is so bad on Hillside Avenue. Cars drive very fast on Hillside Avenue and I feel scared even when standing there to wait for the traffic light.

I came to this library for the first time for toddler open play and I thought it was great! It took…read moreplace on the 2nd floor and the area is next to a bunch of windows so you can see outside facing the library parking lot and street. A lot of natural light comes in and it's a big space for open play with a ton of toy options and a table just for coloring. The one negative is once open play is over (about an hour), they put away all the toys. I've been to other libraries where they leave the toys out for the children to play with as long as the library is open. The parking lot is very big and there were plenty of spots when I went, which was a weekday at 4:30pm. I liked how the open play was in the middle of the day as early times don't work for my family's schedule.