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    Queens Public Library - Peninsula

    2.8 (4 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Queens Public Library - Arverne

    Queens Public Library - Arverne

    3.3(3 reviews)
    1.7 miEdgemere

    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!!

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    Queens Public Library - Seaside

    Queens Public Library - Seaside

    3.0(5 reviews)
    1.2 miRockaway Park

    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.

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    B & B Rare Books

    B & B Rare Books

    5.0(3 reviews)
    14.1 miMurray Hill, Midtown East
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    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.

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    US Post Office

    US Post Office

    1.3(12 reviews)
    1.5 miSomerville

    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

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