Glen Oaks
Queens Courier reports that the Glen Oaks Library, which opened this September, will represent New York State for 2013 Building of the Year by American-Architects.com. Here’s what the architecture firm on the project, Marble Fairbanks, told American Architects about the design: “We were also interested in the building becoming a beacon for the neighborhood. The…
It’s scary how many Halloween-related festivals will take place in Queens over the next 10 days. On tap are everything from costume contests (for humans and dogs, of course), haunted houses, enchanted walks and Dia de los Muertos celebrations. Here is a list of some of the free or low-cost fun. Oct. 25, See It…
The Queens County Farm Museum is known for its sheep, farmhouse, orchard and maize maze. This Sunday, these permanent residents will have to share the 47-acre grounds with hundreds of guests, including Harleys, Husqvarnas and maybe even a Royal Enfield. The 33rd Annual Antique Motorcycle Show will bring various makes and models of choppers, including…
The new, snazzy Glen Oaks Library opened to the public over the summer, but it will celebrate the grand opening on Tuesday, September 3rd. Government and community leaders plan to come together to ceremonially open the new space on Tuesday, then the library will host a free children’s carnival in honor of the reopening on…
The article suggests that the Queens Library system is unlike the New York Public Library, which serves the "other four boroughs". I was under the impression that the NYPL serves The Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island only, and that the Brooklyn system is a separate entity.
How to build new libraries for QueensIn the mid-80's I worked for a man who had a big delivery route for the Daily News. I'd meet the trucks under the overpass at 73rd & 199th at around 4-4:30 AM, then deliver the right amount of papers to paper boys, as well as having a route myself. I just remember a lot of bird poop everywhere.
The Long Island 45: the Motor ParkwayMy old hood! The old library was certainly adequate but this one looks great, too. Although I think it may look a bit out of place on the outside, what lies beneath is most important.
Glen Oaks Library To Celebrate Revamp With Grand Opening Party