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    Queens Public Library - Steinway

    3.3 (28 reviews)
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    Steinway Branch has been closed forever and it just reopened suddenly in January 2022. I didn't realize that until the following month when I was looking at the QPL locator. I'm happy that I actually live in a walking distance from a library. It's a small branch but it's nicer than the Astoria branch (until now, I had to go to the Astoria branch, which only has one room and is kind of old and creepy). The Steinway Branch has 3-4 big desks that you can sit and study/do work on the first floor. It's adjacent to big windows and I was excited to imagine myself getting things done there sometime. Another catch is that the library is equipped with 24 hr return area! The return machine is located right outside the library, and just like the return boxes elsewhere, you can just put the books in there and the machine will change the status to "returned" immediately after accepting the books. I think this is a big plus since I'd always had to go into the library at the right time since I could only return books when the library is open. I've never seen this system in NY elsewhere so I wish they have this set up in other places too. It's a norm to have the machine set up in Japan, so public libraries in NY, please step it up.

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    I went to the Broadway branch to renew my library card. I was seen immediately and the librarian was friendly and helpful.

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    Queens Public Library - Broadway

    2.8(40 reviews)
    0.9 kmAstoria

    I took my god daughter to the library in Astoria near ditmars blvd which was close for a while due…read moreto updated renovations and while she is doing her summer fun project, I am taking a well deserved nap on the quiet upper level . Multi floors , plenty of books , computer area that was filled with folks with plenty of time to waste . Nice upgrade compared to the old interior which was old and full and the many shelves are filled with books with categories labeled clearly . My god daughter has fun doing her research and I took my cat nap with one eye opened keeping guard on my cuzs kid . Nice neighborhood library in Astoria that reminds me of the one in the Bronx that was my go to place when I was young and dumb . 4.5 stars on my yelp meter and maybe next time the librarian lady will crack a smile hopefully.

    I have been here so many times over the years that I can't count the number of times I have visited…read morethe library. Anyway after the library reopened I went back several times to donate books and look around. To be honest many parts of the library were not touched esp the reading room and reception areas. The two librarians did not project a lot of energy and on my last visit there seemed to be absentee employees which is quite a shame. All in all I think they could have done much better renovations. Then what dilo I kn9w?

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    Ravenswood Branch Queens Library - Excel

    Ravenswood Branch Queens Library

    4.0(2 reviews)
    1.3 kmAstoria

    Excel Intermediate class--Maya is outstanding!! Very…read morehelpful! Learned a lot in this class...

    Reading is FUN-DA-MENTAL...okay that was kind of corny but I like this library, and it has made…read moresome great renovations to keep running the way it has. Libraries are vital to our society, and unfortunately many libraries in Queens and across the city are facing tax cuts ,and as a result face shortened hours, and cutting of programs and weekend hours. Librarians in this library have grown to know me, and my family at this library on a first name basis, and I love it. There are petitions and many other things that need to be done to keep small local libraries like this one open. The book selection is vast, and because it is the most diverse borough, and has languages spoken from over 150 countries there are also books, and DVDs in other languages. You can of course use the copying machine, and computers, and there is also a corner just for children's books,and reading sessions. This is an after school destination and when I was younger I always went here to get my mind right, and do my homework. On a rainy day when your broke it's also a great place to take out movies for free 99! What's a better price than that? When you can bust out the handy card, and get a free bag, a smile, and a "have a great weekend" with a thousand kilowatt smile?:) The cuts are making it hard on places like this, and we need to save the LIBRARIES love books, I love knowledge, I love people, and I love Queens for more information please call (718)-990-8585 or visit http://www.queenslibrary.org/...Queens get the Money! SAVE OUR Libraries just in Queens but EVERYWHERE!

    New York Public Library - I never heard of this book or author but my daughter purchased it at the Saturday book sale. 06/02/25

    New York Public Library

    2.9(26 reviews)
    3.0 kmUpper East Side, Yorkville

    It boggled my mind during my brief stint in FL that some residents -- especially those with kids…read more-- didn't know that library cards are free, with story time and other programs geared to the community. (In Smyrna, GA years ago, my good friend the librarian orchestrated cooking classes. Free! And fun!) A neighbor told me about the NY Public Library's Culture pass. If you don't have a card, bring proof of residence to your local branch, and get one. If you already have a card, sign up for the Culture Pass. You gain free entree to a host of museums and other venues. While many museums waive admission on designated days, it can be a madhouse. With Culture Pass, you choose the date you want to go, and if passes are available, you're in. They reload options the beginning of each month. Nothing that interested me is available next week, but I'll be back in January and already signed up for the Cooper Hewitt. I noticed that they have passes for other venues like the Wollman Rink. The E. 79th Street library is smaller than some branches, but it fills my need! Know too, that you can borrow books from any branch in the system.

    took my 4 year old and after checking out our books we went over to the bathroom and it was closed…read more they reported that they close the restroom 15min before closing, and that it's policy. that in turn forced us to find a nearby bathroom with a 4 y/o repeatedly saying they're going to pee their pants. not a friendly library and not a library for the community. this is not what I expect of a public resource, especially in a city like NYC

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    New York Public Library - My daughter said this was a great price @ the book sale because it's an expensive book if new. 06/02/25

    My daughter said this was a great price @ the book sale because it's an expensive book if new. 06/02/25

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    I think I have digital copies of these two my daughter purchased. Oh well 06/02/25

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    New York Public Library - Webster - Empty Webster library teen section at 4:30 pm, 2nd floor.x

    New York Public Library - Webster

    3.4(21 reviews)
    2.5 kmUpper East Side, Yorkville

    Brutally unpleasant place if you happen to be an adult; it's almost entirely geared toward children…read moreand their nannies, spacewise. Incredibly, you're banned from occupying any space whatsoever on the spacious ground floor if you're an adult and not there with a child. The basement level is given over to a 2nd-hand bookstore; this leaves a 2nd floor where the most pleasant space by the windows is entirely roped off for teenagers and their tutors after 3 pm. The section can sit there almost entirely empty until closing (see photo from 4:30 pm midweek), but that's the deal. The explanation here is that "it's for their safety." (From whom, pray?) The unpleasant mid-section is mainly given over to computer use overseen by a library worker too often on the phone. Sure, there's a table accommodating 8 adults cheek by jowl...over by the toilets, and yes, you hear the toilets. Sure, an NYC library is allowed to have designated children's areas and designated teen areas. But what if those areas eat an entire floor and, to boot, a whole third of the remaining floor space in a library that is a meager two floors, with a vastly smaller second floor? It's hard to understand how this is allowed, given who pays the taxes on these places--it's not the under-12 set, and the role of Manhattan's libraries is not to fill in as de facto day camps.

    Easy to get to, when you arrive you just want to go downstairs to the basement level where you will…read morefind TONS of books in different variety, also extremely reasonable price to buy. It was pretty busy, lots of movement in and out. Great stop for good buys!

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    67th Street Library - Posted with review. Book recommendations to look for at the library. 03/20/23

    67th Street Library

    3.4(18 reviews)
    3.2 kmUpper East Side

    67th Street Library is another great example of our community library system. It's another…read moreneighborhood branch of the New York Public Library. I haven't visited in a while. I'm going to return to take photos. There's a quiet room. Employees are helpful and they have a restroom. I'm always saying there's no excuse for not getting the book you want. They will order it and have it ready for pick up at your local branch. Get the digital reader. They are adding to their digital library collection all the time. I'm posting some books. Some may have been banned. All are available for reading. If you can't find it I'll lend you my copy! Knowledge is Power!

    Very good library , located on the upper east side i love this place , down the block from New…read moreYork Presbyterian -well Cornell medical center (hospital). this library have Fashion magazines & Auto magazines , Books, Comics,Newspapers Computers , unfortunately this branch doesn't have DVDs rental movies , and large sitting table area by the window where you can charge your electronics device to enjoy the beautiful view outside facing 67 street and the school park . There a Dunkin Donuts -Baskin Robbins around the corner on first avenue and 66 street .definitely like this branch , I love the new York public library near the fashion -garment district on 42 street between fifth avenue and six avenue . the 42 street branch closed little early , compare to this branch on the upper east side . P.S. : This Library is down the block from Fox5ny New York studios !!!!. Very convenient by the mta transportation: Subway: Q-Train . 72 Street , Train station. or 6-Train. 68 street, Train station. Bus: M66 , etc bus

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    Posted with review. Book recommendations to look for at the library. 03/20/23

    67th Street Library - Posted with review. Book recommendations to look for at the library. 03/20/23

    Posted with review. Book recommendations to look for at the library. 03/20/23

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    Posted with review. Book recommendations to look for at the library. 03/20/23

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