Omg. This was my childhood library where I got my 1st public library card and would come so often…read moreonce I discovered free books. This library helped me not go crazy as a kid because I was the child of immigrants who struggled financially as well as not knowing navigating the USA. My 3rd grade friend informed me of free libarary because she was an avid reader. I still remember we had a book worm in class and she surpassed everyone with her love of reading. I was in second. I finally walked in today to check out since the library's renovation - haven't been back since high school when my parents moved us out of Elmhurst and it was BEAUTIFUL! I was amazed how modern, bright, airy and just so peaceful with lots of seats as well as plenty of people doing work/reading. Definitely will be back.

I was here earlier doing research on a project. Was reviewing some Children's books up on the third…read morefloor. Took the books into the Children's Meeting area where there were many empty tables and chairs, so I sat down to go through the materials. A class had just finished. Parents had started to leave with their kids. A staff member asked the librarian, who is that person in the blue shirt. She came over and asked me where my kid was. I said I do not have a child with me. She said I can not sit here. I asked her where do I go? She said you have to go to the adult section. I was going to leave the books on the table. Staff goes it's a library take the books with and after you finish leave it on the table. Went down to the second floor it said Teen section- Confused was I not suppose to be there too. Had no teenager with me. There were tables at the media area. Sat there reviewed all the materials. Took books back to third floor and placed books outside of the Children's area. Where is the adult area? First floor? I see computers and people of all ages there. I did not see a sign. This is a very small library. People sitting on benches by elevator. Only three floors on this site. Had been here one time just to get catalog of activities at this library for family member. Tried to take pictures to post with review. Staff said you are not allowed to take pictures. Some of the staff is very abrupt and not the friendliest. Will I be back? Probably not. I am use to going to the libraries in Manhattan for they are bigger and staff are much more welcoming.

Although this library is smaller than some of its fellow branches, it is a quiet oasis conducive to…read moreappropriate studying, research or even recreational activities. Daniel is one of the most highly trained librarians in the system and his charm is only surpassed by his integrity when dealing with persons of all ages, backgrounds or educational attainment levels.

They did a nice renovation on this library. There's a large selection of books to choose from and…read morethey accept book donations. The staff is also helpful.

Great library has been a great help for me in so many ways!polite wonderful atmosphere…read more Charles is very helpful with all my computer needs Thank you very much for the much needed support!

I seen a mean comment on Google try to downplay the far walk away public library saying it was…read moredirty and how they just had random people taking up space When I went there, it was the total opposite for me. They even had live music playing, and a small group from the community was watching as it was free Also there you did not make no sense. The public library is for everybody and if people choose to sit there, I do not see the problem it is as long as you're not making a ruckus. I do not see the problem. Secondly, the place was not. The bathroom were nice. The floors were nice. I said no trash no nothing minding their business or with a friend doing their thing. The only thing I do agree with that review is that there is a small selection of books, but they do have videos DVDs, which is pretty cool. All I can say is I think what time collection of books could possibly grow with donations and then buying more books. It also has a computer which is free because all you need to get a library card is your ID and that's it you're in.

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've visited the Queens Public Library in Woodside several times. In terms of size, it seems to be…read morearound the same size as the Sunnyside location. It's a decent neighborhood library if you're looking for a place to stop in, read, study, or get some work done. The librarians and staff here are different from the Sunnyside location, so each branch has its own feel. I haven't borrowed any books from this particular branch, so I can't really comment on the book selection or how much variety they have available. Overall, it's a convenient neighborhood library that I've stopped by various times.

This is my go-to local library. The QBPL website always gets my requested items quickly, but what…read moremakes the Woodside Branch particularly great is the staff - they are all always super helpful, professional and NICE! Highly recommended!

Great branch, awesome staff. Everyone who works here is…read moreextremely polite and very helpful. The NYC library App is very good and easy to order/reserve books and DVDS. This branch makes it easy to find what you need. All the staff members go out of their way to be helpful and friendly.

This the noisiest library I've ever been to!! The librarians talk like they are in their living…read moreroom. The children are unruly, nobody ever asks them to be quiet. You come here for quiet and to concentrate. Impossible. Find a better place.

One of our secret gems.... The library located across the street from the projects. The area is a…read morelittle sketchy but the library is great.

This is kind of ridiculous but I had to write this just as a heads up. This review is based on a…read morerequest for a book I placed online on Monday May 19th. There were only 5 branches total that had a copy of the book (none of which are that close to me) & 2 already had the book checked out. There were 2 copies at the Central Branch & one at Arverne. As of Monday afternoon the book was showing as "Requested for Loan". Tues, Wed, Thurs, still "Requested"... By Friday I decided to call the branch & ask why the book still showed after several days as "Requested" and not "In Transit". I was told the procedure as being after it shows as "Requested" the next day it would be pulled from the shelf, then the day after put on the truck & sent to Central where they then sort it to the branches kind of like mail. I asked if that means it would not show as "In Transit" until after Central sends it out & I was told that was correct. Fast forward to Tues afternoon (after Memorial Day)... the book STILL says "Requested". I called the Central branch. Same story. I still can't figure out if they have the book in their possession or not. The lady also tells me it's the day after a holiday so that's gonna slow it down some. Wed, Thurs, Fri... Still "Requested"! I call back Arverne. I spoke to a guy working the reference desk who was just filling in from another branch. I explained the whole thing & he took my card # & said he had some customers ahead of me but was going to look into it & see if ithe book was around there. I called back after work & he said he didn't get to it yet but he was going to try to locate the book. I asked him if it says "Requested" does that mean it has not been sent to Central yet. He told me that was right. He said the book might be lost or stolen or misplaced in the branch. He said if that was the case they would have to try to get it sent from another branch. I got home Friday nite & for fun checked my account online. The book now said "In Transit"... That substitute guy was the first very helpful person who actually didn't mind doing his job! ** FIVE STARS for fill-in guy from another branch!!

Book Selection - 3: I been to this particular branch four times in the past week. I haven't…read moresearched their book collection but it looks very small from just looking. The branch altogether is small but I'm sure I would need to request a book from the branch if I needed it. Ambience - 3: The adult section and children's section alike are small. There are only four long tables, two cushioned lounge chairs with a table in the center and a counter prioritized for laptop users (their wifi sucks, by the way); all of this is on the adult side. I've never actually walked to the children's section but from what I've seen looking from the entrance way, they have much more going for them. The library is not quiet at all. If you want to get work done, bring your headphones. It's ridiculous that people pick up phone calls or have conversations there. Other than, it's a place to do homework away from home. Location - 5: It's convenient because of the distance from my house to library. There are also convenience stores, a laundromat, mini-malls, etc. close by the library. They are currently doing construction so you may miss the entrance since it is covered with scaffolding. Do not speed past it.