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The children's area at Bayside Library stocks board books, picture books and chapter books for Bayside kids, with computers and table space for after-school reading and homework. Recurring kids' programs lately have included Baby & Me, Playing & Sensory Station, Toddler Time and Music & Playing.
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| Monday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Tuesday | 1 PM – 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Thursday | 12 PM – 8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Sunday | — |
Branch hours shown; kids' program days and times change by season, so check the branch calendar.
Free; library cards are free. Some special programs ask for registration.
Open Mon–Sat. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
All ages.
Free; library cards are free. Some special programs ask for registration.
Monday: 10 AM–6 PM · Tuesday: 1 PM–6 PM · Wednesday: 10 AM–6 PM · Thursday: 12 PM–8 PM · Friday: 10 AM–6 PM · Saturday: 10 AM–5 PM. Branch hours shown; kids' program days and times change by season, so check the branch calendar.
214-20 Northern Boulevard, 11361, in Bayside, Queens.
Yes. Bayside Library is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
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