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HISTORY The first library in Queens was founded in 1858 in Flushing as a subscription service. It became a free circulation library in 1869 . In the late 19th Century , several local libraries were founded in western Queens. The libraries in Astoria , Long Island City and Steinway formed the Long Island City Public Library in 1896 , becoming Queens' first multi-branch library. In 1901 , shortly after the consolidation of Queens into New York City, the city government proposed a new charter joining all libraries in Queens into the Queens Borough Public Library. All of the public libraries signed on, except for Flushing, which remained independent until 1903 . Due to the wide variation in population density in Queens, in 1906 , the QBPL established small branches in store-fronts and shopping areas under the Traveling Library program. These branches were such a success, QBPL grew swiftly, eventually opening major branches in almost every Queens neighborhood. ADMINISTRATION The QBPL is governed by a 19-member Board of Trustees, which are appointed by the Mayor Of New York City and the Borough President Of Queens . The mayor, borough president, the Comptroller Of New York City and the Public Advocate Of New York City sit on the board as '' Ex Officio '' members. The library is funded by the City, State and federal grants, and through private Philanthropy . OTHER NEW YORK CITY LIBRARY SYSTEMS The QBPL is one of three separate and independent public library systems in New York City. The other two are The New York Public Library (serving The Bronx , Manhattan and Staten Island ), and the Brooklyn Public Library (serving Brooklyn ). See Also: Education in New York City EXTERNAL LINKS |
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