"Construction is officially underway on a brand-new Rego Park branch of the Queens Public Library (QPL), replacing the aging one-story building at 91-41 63rd Drive with a $39 million, three-story facility that will more than double the current space. When it opens in late 2028, the new library will span 18,000 square feet, up from the existing 7,500, and bring a modern presence to one of the busiest corners of the borough."
"Architecturally, this won't be your average civic box. The building, designed by WEISS/MANFREDI under the city's Design and Construction Excellence Program, features a jade-colored brick façade, tall windows and double-height reading rooms that draw daylight deep into the interior. A grand open staircase and an elevator connect all three floors. The idea is to make the building feel open rather than stacked."
A new $39 million, three-story Rego Park branch will replace the aging one-story facility and open in late 2028. The expanded library will total 18,000 square feet, more than double the current 7,500 square feet, to accommodate heavy usage, including checkouts, visits, and computer use. Program spaces will include a lower-level multipurpose room and teen area, a ground-floor adult reading and resource space, and a second-floor children's zone with its own programming area. The design emphasizes daylight, openness, a jade-colored brick façade, a green roof, high-efficiency systems, stormwater retention, and tight insulation for sustainability.
Read at Time Out New York
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