Peninsula Library

🏢 Queens Public Library · Rockaway Beach, Queens, New York

Peninsula Library

Perched a block from the Atlantic surf at 92-25 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, the Queens Public Library's Peninsula branch anchors the Rockaway Beach community with books, free Wi-Fi that reaches 450 feet beyond its walls, an Adult Learning Center, and a full slate of children's and family programs.

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🕑 Library Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 1pm–6pm
Wednesday 10am–6pm
Thursday 12pm–8pm
Friday 10am–6pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.

📍 Location, Contact & Directions

Address: 92-25 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Queens, NY 11693

Phone: (718) 634-1110

Website: queenslibrary.org

Plus Code: 87G8H5PM+8H (Queens, NY)

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📖 About Peninsula Library

The Peninsula Library is Queens Public Library's branch serving the Rockaway Beach neighborhood on the barrier peninsula at the southern tip of Queens — one of New York City's most geographically distinct communities, bounded by Jamaica Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The branch offers the full QPL lending collection alongside free public computer workstations, remote printing (via queenslib.org/qplprint), and an Adult Learning Center providing ESOL, adult basic education, and high school equivalency instruction to local residents. Extended outdoor Wi-Fi reaches 450 feet around the building around the clock without a sign-in, making the library a connectivity hub for the beachside neighborhood. Children and families find a lively program calendar here — storytimes, arts and crafts, LEGO, Dungeons & Dragons, and STEAM activities fill the schedule alongside adult creative-aging classes such as acrylic painting. The branch is served by the A and S subway lines at Beach 90th Street and by the Q22, Q52, and Q53 bus routes.

⭐ What makes this library special

  • Free outdoor Wi-Fi extending 450 feet from the branch, available 24/7 without a sign-in — a rare beachside connectivity resource
  • Adult Learning Center offering ESOL, adult basic education, and High School Equivalency instruction to Rockaway residents
  • Thursday evening hours until 8 pm — the only late-night slot in the weekly schedule, serving working residents
  • Children's and family programming including storytimes, STEAM activities, arts & crafts, LEGO and Dungeons & Dragons
  • Remote printing service accessible via queenslib.org/qplprint — print from home and pick up at the branch

📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card

Peninsula Library cardholders can read, stream and research free through QPL's digital collections and New York State's statewide resources:

📚 Libby / OverDriveThousands of eBooks, audiobooks & digital magazines, available 24/7 with your QPL card at queenslibrary.overdrive.com.
🎧 hooplaMovies, TV, music, comics & audiobooks — no waitlists, borrow anytime with your QPL card.
🎬 KanopyFree streaming of art-house cinema, documentaries & The Great Courses with your QPL card.
🎓 NOVELnyNew York State's free research portal: full-text journals, newspapers, databases & reference books for every New Yorker.
💻 Computers & Wi-FiFree public computer workstations, remote printing (queenslib.org/qplprint) and Wi-Fi on site — plus outdoor Wi-Fi 450 ft around the building 24/7.

📚 Services

  • Free public computer workstations and in-branch Wi-Fi
  • Extended outdoor Wi-Fi (450 ft radius, 24/7, no sign-in required)
  • Remote printing via queenslib.org/qplprint
  • Adult Learning Center — ESOL, adult basic education, High School Equivalency (HSE)
  • Young Adult Learning Services (YALS) — free GED classes for ages 16–24
  • Physical collection: books, movies, music and more
  • Wheelchair accessible

🎸 Programs

  • Children's storytimes
  • Arts & crafts for kids and families
  • LEGO building and Dungeons & Dragons gaming
  • STEAM activities for children
  • Adult creative aging — acrylic painting classes
  • ESOL and literacy instruction for adults

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What days and hours is the Peninsula Library open?

The Peninsula Library is open Tuesday 1–6 pm, Wednesday 10 am–6 pm, Thursday 12–8 pm, and Friday 10 am–6 pm. The branch is closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Thursday is the only evening with extended hours to 8 pm.

Does the Peninsula Library offer adult education programs?

Yes. The branch houses an Adult Learning Center that provides ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), adult basic education, and High School Equivalency (HSE) instruction. Young adults ages 16–24 can access free GED prep through the Queens Public Library's Young Adult Learning Services (YALS) program.

Is there Wi-Fi near the Peninsula Library even when it's closed?

Yes. The Peninsula Library offers free outdoor Wi-Fi that reaches 450 feet beyond the building and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week without any sign-in required — so Rockaway Beach residents can connect even outside library hours.

How do I get to the Peninsula Library by public transit?

The branch at 92-25 Rockaway Beach Boulevard is served by the A and S subway lines — exit at Beach 90th Street station. Bus riders can take the Q22, Q52, or Q53 to Rockaway Beach Boulevard. The branch is fully wheelchair accessible.

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