Queens Borough Public Library – Glen Oaks

I’ve been to many of the newly renovated branches in Queens but this one blows ‘em all away bigtime! This location is really beautiful! Very modern vibe. Almost feels like a bookstore you’d find in the city. And it’s quite sizeable too. Even has an elevator! There are benches outside along the side of the library & also there’s seating out back (which appears to be for students).
One semi-​complaint… I’ve been in the branch at times when there are many teen students wondering around. That is not always such a pleasant experience unfortunately. It seems they either don’t know proper library etiquette as in BE QUIET, or they just don’t care. They also seem to think plopping down & sprawling out in the middle of the aisles where people are browsing is acceptable behavior. Well, it’s not & it’s too bad that the staff is not really monitoring the situation. There are mostly older people working there & they probably just don’t want to or don’t have the energy to get involved with these obnoxious, disrepectful kids. Too bad the parents don’t teach their kids how to behave… I’ve been in many other branches with teens who are not carrying on like that. Maybe it’s due to the large size of the place or something. Don’t know. But it can be distracting when you’re in the library looking for some quiet time to concentrate & there is loud laughter & talking. Maybe there should be a sign posted on each floor to remind people of the library rules. If only these kids had some common sense… which is becoming less & less common these days… Too bad …
Nice branch anyhow. Worth checking out!

New building new library! They have atm to drop off your books. Brand new basement with lots of space to study and new computers!
They have automated checkout as well.
Staff is really nice compared to the hillside branch!