Queens Library
Overview
The Queens Library, also known as the Queens Borough Public Library, is the public library for the Borough of Queens and one of three library systems serving New York City. It is one of the largest library systems in the world by circulation, having loaned 13.5 million items in the 2015 fiscal year. It was named "2009 Library of the Year" by Library Journal. According to its website, the library holds about 7.5 million items, of which 1.4 million are at its central library in Jamaica, Queens.
Financials
Programs
Provides Library Services To the Residents of Queens County, New York. the Library Also Offers a Comprehensive Range of Literacy, Educational, Vocational, Employment, Health, Cultural, Recreational, and Social Services Programming To the Public. These Programs and Services Include
$107mEarly Childhood Literacy, Children's Programs, Youth Development and Youth Enrichment, Case Management, Computer and Technology Training, Adult Literacy, Job Readiness Training/Workforce Development, Adult Programs, Older Adult Programs, Health, New Americans Programs, and Special Programs.
