by Queens Public Library
Fresh Meadows Library gives Fresh Meadows families a free indoor stop with a kids' collection that runs from baby board books to middle-grade novels. Recurring kids' programs lately have included Toddler Learning Center and Afterschool Crafts.
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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.
193-20 Horace Harding Expressway, 11365, in Fresh Meadows, Queens.
Yes. Fresh Meadows Library is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
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