Queens Borough Public Library – Briarwood

Horrible library! The receptionist is so rude. She didn’t want to help me find a book, she pointed toward a corner and said «go look for the librarian.» Nobody was available to help. Small library with no options.

Good library

I came here about 30 minutes before closing time on a Friday. I only came because it’s closer than lugging heavy books from the Central Library-​I requested that some books be sent here and was pleased to see that I could go fetch them myself. I got notice that 3 were ready, but only 2 were reserved so I had to go find the 3^rd on my own. No biggie though.
Boy, this place is TINY! I suppose in comparison, most libraries are going to be smaller than the Central Library. It was pretty crowded too and I only saw two employees. Go straight to the librarian, she was pretty helpful.
Also, there appeared to only be three check out stations and only one was working. Again, it’s a small place so they don’t need many but we had a nice little line going & it would have been nice if 1 more had been operating.
So in conclusion it’s really not fair for me to compare this to the Central Library, and I appreciate having something in the neighborhood. It serves it’s purpose. I also love the outdoor return station!

Even though this library is located a couple of blocks away from me, I don’t want to go back because their managers are so miserable and nitpick at the silliest things.

Small library seemingly catering to children but you wouldn’t know that with a few miserable old wenches who work there. God forbid your child is crying or hungry, they will stare as if you just woke them from their sleep. Especially that old Asian manager. I’ve seen her scream at children and talk down to adults. I’m very surprised she hasn’t gotten into an altercation with a patron yet. All these older females work in there and when you ask them a question they act as tho your bothering them. And they are always on the computer. Why work in a place where people are going to frequent and need ur help. I think they should fire every last woman that works there and let the teenagers that work there take over.
See how much customer service is important? I totally didn’t focus on what was useful about the library.
They have computers for adults, teens and children that can be used for an hour with a library card. You can print upto 20 copies as well.
Decent movie selection but you can go online and request movies and books and they will be delivered to this library or one of your choice for pick up.
I also movies, DVDs and books for people who don’t speak English. Russian, Indian, Chinese, .
There’s 1bathroom with 1stall and if you have to go you have to stand guard by the door for the key. Oh yea u have to give up your library card for the key that is attached to a big piece of wood.
That’s all for now.

Excellent for children. They have a room specifically for little ones. I got my first library card here. Librarians are very helpful. They have music and movies. Great books for teens, like RL Stine. Wonderful magazine selection. Many seniors go here for the newspapers and computers. They have a bookdrop outside that is used when the library is closed, very convenient.
I think this is Briarwoods hidden treasure. Its right across from the park too.