I have been to this library twice to make free prints. It's clean, big and quiet. The people at the desk are very helpful and attentive. I did see a guy sleeping in one of the tables and the guard was kind of relaxing seating on his chair almost falling asleep. I haven't seen that many people there. It's a nice place to get free printing, etc. read more

luv this public library!! it's so peaceful and theres a large diverse variety of books!! books for toddlers, teens, and adults !! recommend if ur a student tryna study or do hw cuz it's so peaceful !! 10/10 recommend if ur that peaceful, iconic, it girl !! read more

Great library great selection, I wish the hours more consistent and I would not say very accessible considering the stairs to get up to the main parts and no seating outside the library. Lots of fencing unwelcoming energy. read more

I was super excited to check out library books for the 1st time. I honestly haven't been to the library since I was a kid, and haven't checked out books! But I'm in a different season in life, a mom with 2 kids. I wanted to start going to the library with my kids and take out library books to read a ton of different books. I opened up an account the first time I came and It's been 2 months since I came back but I was finally ready to take out books. I came in during a Wednesday at the middle of a playtime. He played and I picked out tons of books. So check out time. The library did upgrade its checkout system since I was a kid! No more librarian checking you out! Now there is a computer scanning system...but that's where my issue was. I only could take out 5 books when you first start. Ok I'm on probation...everyone is. I guess what was aggravating was I attempted to check out more books then was allowed but when we tried to erase the books and exchange it for the 5 I wanted it was a difficult process. The librarian helping me told me it's not her fault and I should be more patient. Very true. I should definitely have more patience...I think with 2 kids in tow the quick helping, or at least urgency, would be helpful. Also I think taking ownership of what was happening would have been more excellent service. She didn't seem to notice the environment of what was going on and put blame on something else. Thankfully another co-worker stepped in and saw her drowning and said she'd help me, apologized for the situation and gave some empathy stating sometimes these happen with these books and We'll look into it. What a better response for customer service! I mean the first time borrowing books from the library things will happen, but the response of employees will help. I still want to go back and borrow books because it's a good thing for my kids, but maybe with more patience in me....I'll revisit this review to see how it goes. Way to go to the lady who saved her co-worker and took ownership in the experience of a library card member! Don't they know people talk and yelp?! Another thing...it's always been very warm in in the library...maybe a more mild temperature could help so members don't get so uncomfortable. UPDATE: Came back to take out more library books. I got a better librarian who knew what she was doing and had no issues. I love how you return the books. I had to return it on a holiday and it was an automated system! So modernized! I loved it! It's still hot in there but I'll continue to give it more chances! It is the closest library and walkable library in the neighborhood. read more

An otherwise fine library tarnished by the social ills that plague this city and country. It is easy to blame the library for letting drunk, homeless, and occasionally belligerent men spend their days there, to everyone olfactory inconvenience. The broader question is why a society with so much wealth, so lacks social safety nets that middle-aged homeless men must hide from the cold in a public library - among middle school kids. Perhaps we should think about that, rather than wishing these folks away, conveniently out of sight and smell. Other things of note: it gets loud in the afternoon following the onrush of kids from the school across the street. No big deal but worth noting. read more

This is a small yet beautiful library. People who work here are very helpful also. Unfortunately, overall rating is two starts based on these factors. If you go to study section with tables and chairs, there are so many drunk men sleeping. I have seen them drink outside of the library and inside also. I understand that they probably have no place to go but it really sucks for people who wants to sit and read or study. Sometimes there is no place to sit because all the chairs are taken by these drunk men. The management mush come up with some kind of solution considering the fact that there are many children who likes to come here. Yes, library is for everyone in the community but if people have no intention of using it for the purpose then, there must be better ways of handling this issue. read more

Whew. Just re-opened following renovations, this is about as good as it gets for a small branch library. While the collection on-site is small (and much of it in foreign languages), you have full access to the Queens Library system (largest circulation in the country) and can order items from other branches. The interior is so new that they have yet to have signs labeling the sections, so navigation is a bit tricky. There is a nice lounge lofted above the main room, and presumably they hold events in the auditorium downstairs. The self check-out machines are pretty amazing-- you scan your card, and somehow a sensor magically detects any books you have nearby and enters their records into the system. A printed receipt holds the due date. Fun times. I do wish they had more local interest/history materials... I'll need to trek out to the Archives in Jamaica for much of what I'm seeking at moment. read more

So I've come here about 5 times to donate a plethora of books I've collected over the years as a teacher. Today is my first time coming here to actually study. This place is loud. It's really freaking annoying because there are signs all over about having a quiet voice and there are loud teens and adults in here. The people who work in the middle desk area is loud talking to customers. People's phones are ringing,someone was just on their phone in speaker... kids are on phones playing and you can hear their conversations and the game. I understand this is a community library and it's open to all but you have to respect the place. The workers here do nothing about the noise. I read that there were homeless people sleeping but I didnt see anything like that. The bottom level is designated for children and the top floor is the main library plus the teen section. It's a small library so there arent many chairs. read more

Small library, but much better than the one in Forest Hills. The review before this one pretty much nails the description. The only downfall are teenagers gossiping loudly upstairs in the "lounge" area while you're trying to study. Otherwise, nice place. read more

The bad reviews are so obviously racist and have little to do with the actual quality of this library branch. The staff has been nothing but helpful to me. They even found a way to fill my request for a book that had been out of circulation for a decade. The library over all is organized, clean and quiet. Great library! read more

This has to be the loudest library I have ever stepped into! I would rather travel to my college library campus in Midtown than come here again! There are kids running up and down the stairs, ADULTS talking on their cellphones and even librarians arguing with people. I should add that there is a lower level just for children but there's still tons of noise. The library is very nice but with all this noise I will never come here again. read more

I love having a library within walking distance of my house, and the Ridgewood library is a nice place to go to get your books. The selection at this particular library is pretty small, but if you are willing to wait a few days to get your book, you have the entire Queens library system at your disposal. The staff is really helpful. The only down side to this library is that, at 2:30 on weekdays, it basically turns into a daycare for rowdy middle school kids. They overrun the place, make a ton of noise and the library staff do little to quiet them. read more

The Ridgewood Library is a free work spot extraordinaire. In a neighborhood with no cafés to laptop in, this library is a well air-conditioned work oasis. The wireless is slow, but that actually helps me concentrate. This 'brary is never so busy that you can't get a table, never loud or distracting, and always well staffed. The hours are different depending on the day of the week, so make sure to check the website (http://www.queenslibrary.org/index.aspx#libraryhourslocations). read more

Queens Public Library - Ridgewood - The upstairs, adult section. - Libraries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

I'm giving this library a four as it serves its purpose, for the most part, as a neighborhood library. However, it is so disappointing that so little is offered here compared to some of the other branches. Every single time I've wanted to sign my child up for something, it's either not offered at this branch or during a time of the day when working parents cannot make it. Ridgewood Library, please add more programs (such as the Google CS First program - something harder than storytelling) to your location. Aside from checking out books and coming here for computer services, I haven't been able to use other services thus far. read more

It's a very nice library but you must come in early in the morning, I believe there is a junior high school next door once the kids get out the library becomes a nightmare of a place to study, rude children and no one does or says anything to have them removed..Good Luck read more