Queens Public Library at Kew Gardens Hills - Flushing, New York

TML

Stopped by because it was conveniently open on a Sunday. The building was recently renovated (haven't been here before that). It is aesthetically pleasing and airy. There's a large selection of books, DVD's and seating. Children's section is loud, crowded, noisy and disheveled. Parking in surrounding area is very difficult.

A F.

It's extremely loud so don't go there for studying. The bathrooms are disgusting. It can get crowded and cramped. Long wait time to use a computer. Plus side is it's one of the few Queens libraries open on Sundays.

Edit: I went today and the printer was out of service, which is dumb because that can be easily fixed. Most patrons come to print so what are our tax dollars even going to other than rich politicians? And the other library nearby at Queensboro was closed for renovation. Also it's not a true NYC library if the staff members aren't having obnoxiously loud conversations when people are trying to read/study, which is what they do here.

David C.

Poor design WRT electrical outlets and the tables where folks with laptops can work. Fairly decent views of Main Street, however, with bay windows admitting lots of light to offset the anodyne interior. Not a lot of space but this is a local neighborhood branch so no surprise there.

Avigail Y.

The workers are welcoming and accessible. They have FREE evening tutoring, and awesome activities. The only negative side to this library is that it has NO books, at least in the YA. Everytime I get recommend a book, I run to the library, only to see that they don't have it. Then when I request it, it takes FOREVER to come! But other then that, the workers are awesome, the activities are awesome, and the tutoring is awesome!

Larisha D.

I was excited that the library was open on a Sunday, in late June. After going online to check on book availability, I was excited about getting a requested book I needed for this coming Friday and my lesson plans. Two super rude librarians ignored me for a long time while I waited at the desk. Then, after ignoring me, they were short-tempered, dismissive, rude, and then finally said the book wasn't there. I would give the library staff there on Sunday afternoon, zero stars if that was possible.

Sagar B. K.

Not a good place to study/read. It is a single-floor noisy little library. Half of it is a loud children's section. There are a few tables for studying, that too near the customer help desk, and even this area is full of kids/people talking. None of the staff are asking people to be quiet.

Unfortunately it's the only public library open in Queens on Sundays. A shame.

Paul L.

Great selection of books, cool design, but probably the loudest library I’ve ever been to. They don’t enforce any kind of “quiet rules” you’d expect in a library. I had to endure everything from old local burnouts loudly discussing politics to yelling kids (and crying kids) to loud rude phone conversations to various constant babbling. Zero consideration. It’s honestly stupid to try and read or study there. Get your books and get out is the best bet. Oh yeah, no paper towels or soap in the restrooms either. SMH

Luka B.

It's more like a daycare specializing for acoodminating a certain group of people just like alot establishments in this close vosinity.....