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!!

What a gem this place is for kids! I admit, I never considered bringing my toddlers to the library…read morebecause I assumed they weren't allowed to make noise there. Who knew this library has a large kids room with baby toys, coloring, little tables, a touch screen computer with learning software, audio books, and hand puppets. Plus they have weekly free classes for kids which were better than the classes I used to pay for elsewhere. My kids had a blast here. This will be my new hangout spot. Plus, the staff were so friendly & helpful.

Crackhead central. Sorry, but so true. I've been to a couple public libraries in the city and this…read moreis perhaps one of the worst. Unfortunately, it is not the staff but it's patrons. I suppose a public place like this attracts all the crowds but this one seems to be a beacon for the unruly. As much as I hate to admit it, I do come here quite a bit to get some monthly reading and occasional writing done. Parking is on the street, so it can be pretty tight since it's near the commercial center of Rockaway Park. If your lucky you'll find some residential street parking or if you are come via train, its the next block over. The staff are alright. I've had minimal interaction and it has usually been hassle-free, so no complaints there. They have a nice little collection of fiction reads and advertisement for local Queens Library Programs on display. The space is small but for the most part clean. They have about half a dozen computers for public use, with the standard 30 minute session. Depending on what time of the day, you will have to wait for usage and it's like the Hunger Games if you go in the evening. I've met all sorts of characters shouting obscenities or ones that just straight up mean mug you. My trips here are brief. Overall, if I don't have to go here I won't, I rather go to the one at Broad Channel for a more peaceful environment.

Queens Library- Broad Channel Branch hones a small circular building that serves the island…read more Quaint, small, but cozy and more than a neighborhood local library. There is an excellent children and teenage book selection along with the standard free internet stations are ample for library patrons. Staff is very friendly and welcoming for the island's hospitality. It sits visible on the major road, Cross Bay Boulevard and easily accessible by the Q21, Q52, or Q53 buses as I've seen it many times en route to my high school in the Rockaway Peninsula. This is my very first visit inside and I'm happy for a jewel find. The building's circular but small structure piqued my interest, amid it's real far distance from mainland Queens, but the quiet atmosphere calls for finding time to sit and read in seclusion away from the world. Website: http://www.queenslibrary.org

Great small Community Library. Not a huge selection, but very helpful staff and they'll order books…read morenot available. Two Tennis Courts in Park behind the Library are underutilized, so if you enjoy a book, DVD and a few tennis volleys, this a unique location.

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.

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!

Super helpful! I am a novice photoshopper and David helped familiarize me with the program. Much…read moreeasier than hunting around for tutorials that don't address your specific questions. Definitely recommend!

David is the best! I had a lesson with David last week and it was just what I needed. He was able…read moreto explain things to me in a way I understood and addressed all my questions and concerns. We were able to cover a lot of information in the 2 hours that we met. I have a PC, and since he is an Apple pro, he took note of a few things that he wanted to confirm. He later got back to me with clear answers explaining what I needed to do to fix my issue. I really appreciated the way he continued to help me even after our session was over. David will be my go-to when I need more lessons down the road!

On an annual trip to NYC, I decided I would visit bookstores and take in all I could. B&B was right…read moreby my hotel, and I was delighted to find a comfortable room full of baseball memorabilia and a great variety. They specialize in 19th and 20th century English and American literature, which means you're going to see a lot of titles you're familiar with. I stopped in late in their day, so I wasn't surprised to be the only one there, but the team gave me space, answered very basic questions I had, and - gasp - LET ME TOUCH THE BOOKS. This is far from a stuffy environment, and when I finally convince my partner that I need that very expensive piece that has F. Scott Fitzgerald's music for Princeton, I know exactly where I'll go.

5 minutes before B&B books was closing, I buzzed the room located on the third floor to see if they…read morewould let me in "just to look." Well, 45 minutes later, I was still oohing and awing at the marvelous selection of first edition books they have to offer. This is the largest selection (aside from corporate-owned Bauman's) of rare books I've seen that include the dust jacket- a collectors actual dream. It's the biggest breath of fresh air to find a rare book store owned by a woman, and to be treated like a human being. I normally get side-eyed from rare bookstore owners and some of the conversations I've had sound like: "May I see the Portrait of a Lady in the case?" "All of these books are at least $100.00 and up." ".....I know." "Do you have any Wilde?" "The book about the woman hiking alone? That's too new to be in our shop, Barnes & Noble would have it." "I'm talking about the 1800s poet." "Oh." I take it personally because while I look like a millennial who doesn't know what she's talking about, I treasure my rare books like they're my children. Sunday stayed AN EXTRA HOUR at her store while I looked and answered all of my questions that I had, never making me feel rushed or unwelcome. After selecting a first edition Fitzgerald, she wrapped it in bubble wrap for my travels back home and gave me an updated book with all of the rare book sellers in the country.

My experience at this post office has always been good. When it comes to serving the community, it…read moreis IMPOSSIBLE to please everyone. I never noticed the bad ratings until today. As a postal employee for over 17 years, I felt the need to post a positive review. People have to learn to be patient and give other people grace and understanding. For those that would complain about their mail arriving late, let me break it down for you. If your regular carrier isn't doing the route that day, it is then split up and given to other carriers to do in addition to completing their own routes. FYI: most routes are 5+ hours in the street. For those that would complain about long lines, most of those lines are long because of some unprepared and indecisive customers and not the mail clerk. USPS employees work extremely hard but you wouldn't see that because you only see the clerks seated at the window or the mail carrier pushing the cart, it takes work to move the mail. Be patient, be respectful, and give others grace. A simple "Thank You" would be appreciated instead of a complaint.

The service at thus facility SUCKS!!!I paid $15.00 for a mailbox key and it is over 2 months now,…read moreand 8 visits still no key. I was told that it takes 7-10 days and I am still waiting. It is the same garbage story, "there is only 1 guy who makes yhe keys" who the hell cares? A VERY HORRONLE EXPERIENCE. I cannot get a manager or supervisor to call me or talk to me. They are never there. I just called the tel#, which is 0osted on the website 1-718-474-6973 and it is not good. This office should be shut down immediately

Between the 90th street post office and the one on beach 59th street, one of their employees STOLE…read moremy package I sent to my child for the holidays. I guess with me adding on extra insurance made the worker think that there must be something expensive in the package. Left a notice for the package but funny how either location can locate the package now. Update as of 12/23, funny how since I filed a claim and an investigation, the package to my child is found on 59th street location.

I wish I could do zero stars. These people are consistently miserable jerks and it's like they are…read morepurposefully being slow and nasty and not helpful just because they're behind their little Glass walls and can be nasty to the poor souls standing in line. I've been here for over 30 mins with a toddler to boot and the guy at the window could not be less helpful if he tried. I hate this post office more than anything else in the world.