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The Queens Library is the official public library system of the Borough of Queens, circulating a collection of more than 7.5 million items throughout its 62 locations. The system was named as 2009's Library of the Year by the Library Journal and is one of the world's largest library systems by circulation volume, dating back to 1858. The system's Central Library offers an International Resource Center with collections in many world languages, including Russian, Chinese, Spanish, and Korean, along with a Children's Library Discovery Center located adjacent to the main library building. Free computer stations are offered at each library branch, with the special-collection Black Heritage Reference Center offered at the system's Langston Hughes Library branch.

Address: 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11432, Phone: 718-990-0700

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Learn through interactive exhibits at the New York Hall of Science Step back in time at Queens County Farm Museum Admire beautiful flowers at Queens Botanical Garden Explore the world of filmmaking at The Museum of the Moving Image Take photos of unique outdoor sculptures at the Socrates Sculpture Park Learn about local art and history at The Queens Museum Visit The Queens Library on a rainy day Enjoy special events and shop for amazing books at Astoria Bookshop Visit the iconic Flushing Meadows-Corona Park Have picnic at Forest Park Admire sculptures at The Noguchi Museum Enjoy waterfront views at Astoria Park Explore the natural wonders at Gateway National Recreation Area Admire breathtaking views of Manhattan from Gantry Plaza State Park Have a date at Transmitter Brewery Shop for local and fresh food at Queens Farmers' Markets Stroll along Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk Visit Calvary Cemetery Discover beautiful street art with The Welling Court Mural Project Explore the farms of Brooklyn Grange Visit the Lewis Howard Latimer House Museum

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