Queens Public Library at Elmhurst

Great selection of test prep materials. If the library does not have what you need, you can submit a title for the library to purchase. Nice facilities. The free WiFi has a strong signal. Tables are great for studying (but arrive early). Bathrooms are on the lower level. There is the occasional, unstable visitor making noise and the occasional individual using the bathroom as a rest stop and shower.

This is one of the more modern public libraries in Queens. Here are a few no bs hard facts: - bathrooms and water fountain in the basement only. I found the bathroom to be not the most clean - the reading room on the second floor is gorgeous with lots of sunlight - you need to register to use the computers. The chairs for computer access are stacked so you can’t sit there - wifi is stable - seats are somewhat limited. I went on random weekday afternoon and it took a few minutes to find a table - just like most libraries in nyc, not open on Sunday! We need more funding for public libraries. This is one of the best things my taxes pay for.

Very big and clean. They have a video game section which isn't at every queens library location. There's also many dvds and books. 3rd floor is a children's room which had a wide variety of children's books. Couldn't find any toys for kids though, unlike Woodhaven library. 5 stars overall, definitely coming again

It's a quiet public library in Elmhurst, Queens. The staffs at the customers service and a front desk at 2nd floor are helpful and nice. The reading spaces are big enough for readers The library is clean, well organized with modern style If anything I can request here, it'd be the scent of the library because I have to hold my breath while I'm using the computer because I smell BO "Body odor"

Nice building, beautiful neighborhood. Closed today Thanksgiving Day 2025.

Nice & clean. Very customer friendly helped my 12 year old with manga. Took 5 books she was very excited. Enjoyed the atmosphere.

This library is huge! I haven’t been back since they renovated a few years ago. I love how they reinvented the indoor and outdoor space. Whenever I walk by, I see a lot of people sitting in front of the library in the many benches and sitting areas. There is an outdoor reading garden and roof area. The roof area requires someone with an ID to swipe the door open so I’m guessing it’s off limits. At first glance, the inside looks very spacious and with lots of windows-- it makes for a very bright and inviting space. Everything looks very clean and organized. But I actually find the layout of the building somewhat awkward. It feels very spacious but the reading and sitting areas are small. And most times it’s hard to find seats to read in. The building is three floors and bathrooms are in the lower level. The kids section is at the top floor. Again, even though the building is large, the kids section feels very small. In fact, they even require parents to leave their strollers outside in the hallway. My favorite section of the library is the second floor where they have huge floor to ceiling glass windows with a small sitting area that has great views of Broadway. The windows let in a lot of natural light and it’s a great area to sit and read or take pictures. It does get very hot here though when the sun streams in through the windows. They offer lots of activities and classes for children (toddler dancing, chess, music classes) and adults (ballroom dancing, ESL). A great library for the community.