I was really happy to find this place and wondered why it was empty. Well, after a few times going…read morei now know why. The big black women that work there are rude as hell and very unhelpful. They scare me and i am going somewhere else now.

I don't know why I waste my time coming back here. Everybody here is having a loud conversation. A…read moremeeting between two people is happening at a table close to me and they aren't trying to whisper. It's like going to Buffalo Wild Wings. I'm never coming here again, that's it. I'm going to rate them on Google as well and then I'm going to look where I can make a complaint at the library itself. It makes no sense to complain to the librarian because they are conversing loud. I asked for a quieter place and she looked at the couple and then pointed me to a section that doesn't have outlets to charge my laptop. I get it, she could tell them to be quiet because they were just as loud.

This is a great place for the community, children and adults alike. For any one who doesn't have a…read morecomputer can come in use there computers for up to one hour a day and you can print up 20 pages per day. So if you are job hunting or writing a resume. This is great place to do it at right at the south jamaica library. And you have staff to help you out if you need assistance. So utilize this place when ever you get a chance to .for work or school .and dont for get to check out there selection of good books .I stop by this location once in a while to See what they have new going on So if you happen to live on the south jamaica side of queens come in and see what they have to offer. From there after school programs for the kids.or community programs to help build and better the community.

I came to see if they had a book I needed on Labor relations. Although they did not have it, the…read morelibrarian did provide me with valuable information. The facility is very clean and quiet.

I've always liked this library because obviously it has the most to see, read & do because it's the…read morecentral library of Queens. The people have always been nice when I go there. Recently, I had to go to get my FIFA passport book stamped. If you don't know, the library has joined in on the FIFA fun & they have passports where you go around the 5 boroughs collecting stamps. There's 12 stamps in all & I only have 4 of them so far. I work too much. Anyway, I went to the central library to get 1 stamp they have the cute soccer ball on top of the subway train. I was pleasantly surprised to hear that the kids section had a different stamp. I was able to collect 2 stamps in 1 location and they were so nice about it.

The Queens Central Public Library has a long history with me. I have seen this library develop over…read morethe years. On this special visit, I want to highlight the exceptional service I received from one of the librarians. He took his time to help me search for the book I was interested in, and he also escorted me to the bookshelves to find it. He answered all my inquiries and explained that a fashion show was about to start. I would have been in a rush to leave during this visit, but because the librarian was so helpful, I decided to stay for the evening event. I was able to use the self-checkout kiosk, and it was very easy to follow the instructions on the touchscreen. I observed a spectacular fashion show and had the opportunity to meet some amazing people. I would highly recommend that anyone interested in great activities, lessons, programs and events check out the Queens Central Library calendar.

A real blessing in the Jamaica queens area this particular library. There aren't that many in the…read moreneighborhood, but having this one is definitely a plus for the kids and adults who cant go very far to access a library for school projects or use a copy machine or the computers. The staff is nice and helpful over there, and they help to give the kids a safe place to read and due their curriculum.

Book Selection - 3: I been to this particular branch four times in the past week. I haven't…read moresearched their book collection but it looks very small from just looking. The branch altogether is small but I'm sure I would need to request a book from the branch if I needed it. Ambience - 3: The adult section and children's section alike are small. There are only four long tables, two cushioned lounge chairs with a table in the center and a counter prioritized for laptop users (their wifi sucks, by the way); all of this is on the adult side. I've never actually walked to the children's section but from what I've seen looking from the entrance way, they have much more going for them. The library is not quiet at all. If you want to get work done, bring your headphones. It's ridiculous that people pick up phone calls or have conversations there. Other than, it's a place to do homework away from home. Location - 5: It's convenient because of the distance from my house to library. There are also convenience stores, a laundromat, mini-malls, etc. close by the library. They are currently doing construction so you may miss the entrance since it is covered with scaffolding. Do not speed past it.

It's a public library. They have books, sheet music, cd's, dvd's, computers to access for a half…read morehour when your home pc is infected or you don't want your household to see what your surfing on the web. You can request material for loan online and get notified when it's at the branch ready for pickup. They are open six days a week. They have a security guard, who followed an obviously emotional disturbed man who entered today and roamed around. After he ranted a bit, he finally left. The librarian said he comes in every day and rants about the same thing. It's a public library.

Friendly, helpful staff. Not a huge library but updated checkout technology and ability to request…read morefor them to contact you when what you're looking for is available are big pluses. Generally quiet and well maintained even if it's not the newest branch in the area. Convenient location, right on Hillside Ave. Street parking.

This is the best library every i know i work there! Fun free activities and really awesome staffread more

The library is going through remodeling on the outside. When I came in for my card the ladies at…read morethe front desk were pretty nice. This place wasn't packed with homeless people sleeping all over the place. It serves its need and provides free WiFi

My daughter goes to the children's events here and I need to say Ms. Kunz the children's librarian…read moreis an amazing person. She does so much with the kids and treats them so well. She loves her job and the kids of valley stream which I appreciate so much. My father uses takes my daughter and we always raves about how fun the events are with Ms. Kunz. I went for myself and was so impressed. She gets all the kids involved and happy. In the summer they have the story times all around the neighborhood such as firemans field, village green, green acres mall and more. My daughter absolutely loves the Valley Stream childrens program and as a parent who couldn't afford summer camp I appreciate this program so much. It helps us keep our children busy and entertained. Ms Kunz, please keep doing the children's program because you are a blessing to Valley Stream and it's residents!

Children section is amazing. Librarians are so helpful and friendly. My 2 year old son loves this…read moreLibrary

I haven't used the library in years. I needed to print something to ship back an order. I didn't…read morewant to pay any crazy fees at my neighborhood UPS so I stopped in. I forgot the process in terms of any services needed requires a library card to do anything. I found this out when I asked to use the computer. I was told to sign up at the kiosk which I tried to do, but Lo and behold a library card and pin are required to access a computer. I asked a clerk if she could look up my info so that I can access the computer. She said she could offer me a replacement card for $2. If I were in a jam and didn't have a library card at all I would've obliged, but I've explained that I left my library card at home. I mean really who still uses the library, I most certainly don't. I've been out of school for over a decade now. Her response was that unfortunately she couldn't look up my info because she's just a clerk. Ehh you work here don't you? Isn't it your job to verify info if necessary especially when it applies to customer service? I told her that's odd and yeah no thanks. She told me I could ask someone else. I walked away because I was truly baffled. I ended back at the front desk to ask for assistance. A very nice woman gave me a courtesy pass to use the computer. She asked for my Id, found my previous addresses, and updated it to my current one in the system. There's an ample amount of computers for your use. Computer usage is for an hour. There's a Media Center, Children's Room, Book Section, Study Section, Bathroom (a key is required), and a customer service area. They recently had an update over the weekend which makes doing anything requiring the internet extremely slow. If you need to print anything, a page costs .15¢. Your first 20 pages are free.

I've been using this library for years. Although it is very small, they do their best to provide…read moremeaningful and helpful programming for children and adults. The wish would be for additional funding to expand it since the neighborhood is also growing. The staff members are knowledgeable and helpful.