I have a stack of books due tomorrow that are unable to be renewed. When I finished all my chores today, I loaded up my big, heavy book bag for the walk to the Woodside branch to drop them in the slot as I knew the library was closed on a Sunday.
After walking all the way there, I was confronted by this sign at the book return slot –
The return slot is ONLY open from 6.30am until opening time on the days the library is open. I actually swore at the door when I saw this.
The Queens Library has really… oh I must mind my tongue. From their half-asleep disinterested staff, to a self-service systems that cause more lines than they are worth all I can say is I am so happy I now have a job so I can buy books and also utilize new services such as Bookswim.
The only real positive experience I have had with Queens Library was the promptness at which they sent out my membership card. That was impressive. The rest – whatever. I was really looking forward to utilizing my public library services while I was here so I am quite disappointed and when I do need to use a library I think I will be using the services of the NYPL service instead.