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(00:00):
New building more than double S the size of the current branch
will feature percent for art installation by Catherine C
girder dot here. Queens Public.
Library QPL President and CEO Dennis M Walcott and New York
City Department of Design and Construction DDC Acting
Commissioner Eduardo Del Valle today joined QPL staff and local
(00:22):
elected officials at a groundbreaking ceremony for the
new Rego Park Library at the site of the current branch at 91
to 4 3160 Third Dr. managed by DDC on behalf of QPL.
The 39,000,000 project includes design, demolition and
construction, with completion expected by the end of 2028.
(00:45):
The Rego Park branch has consistently been 1 of QPLS
busiest branches, ranking among the top in checkouts, visits and
computer use. The current 7500 square foot one
story facility will be demolished and replaced with an
18,000 square foot three story library, expanding space for
(01:08):
programs, learning and communityengagement.
The new library will feature 3 full floors of programming
space. The lower level will include the
main multi purpose room along with a dedicated teen reading
area. The ground floor will serve as
the primary hub for adult reading and resources, while the
(01:29):
2nd floor will house a bright and welcoming children S area
and a smaller multi purpose roomdedicated to children S
programming. Architecturally, the new library
will have a distinctive presenceon its corner lot, defined by a
jade colored brick facade and tall windows that will help
bring natural light to every level and to its double height
(01:50):
reading room spaces. A grand open staircase and
elevator will link all three floors, creating a sense of
spaciousness and connection throughout the building.
The roof will feature a low maintenance green roof,
reflecting the library S commitment to sustainability and
environmental stewardship. Other sustainability features
(02:13):
include high efficiency lightingand mechanical systems on site,
storm water retention, and a highly insulated building
envelope. When completed, the new library
is expected to meet LEAD Silver certification for environmental
sustainability. The new Rego Park Library will
feature a wall installation as part of the NYC Department of
(02:36):
Cultural Affairs DCLA Percent for Art program.
Artist Catherine C Girder dot here S.
The four will be a continuous mural covering approximately
1500 square feet across 3 interior walls, featuring images
created through an innovative modular brick system inspired by
(02:56):
halftone printing and digital dot matrix structures.
Specially contoured bricks alternate with standard bricks
to form patterns that come together to reveal striking
large scale images across the walls and transform the building
itself into a dynamic, visually engaging canvas.
The images are of plants that are native to Queens and which
(03:18):
the artist has previously forgedand used to make paper, similar
to the paper that makes up booksin a library.
The architecture firm Weissmanfredi designed the
building under DDCS Design and Construction Excellence Program,
which pre qualifies design firmsfor public buildings projects,
reducing the time required to procure design services while
(03:40):
ensuring the highest levels of quality and professionalism in
construction projects managed bythe agency.
The Design and its Percent for Art installation received an
award for Public Excellence in Design from the Public Design
Commission in 2023. The general contractor is Stalco
Construction Incorporated of Hauphog, New York.
(04:03):
Queens Public. Library will provide mobile
library at the site on Thursdaysfrom 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
beginning January 8th, 2026. Other nearby QPL locations
include Elmhurst, 86-07 Broadway, Forest Hills, 108 to
1971 Ave., and N Forest Park, 98to 27 Metropolitan Ave.
(04:29):
About Queens. Public Library.
The Queens public. Library is one of the largest
and busiest Public Library systems in the United States,
dedicated to serving the most ethnically and culturally
diverse area in the country. An independent nonprofit
organization founded in 1896. Queens Public.
(04:51):
Library offers free access to a collection of more than 5
million books and other materials in 50 languages,
technology and digital resources.
Each year, the library hosts 10sof thousands of online and in
person educational, cultural andcivic programs and welcomes
millions of visitors through itsdoors.
(05:12):
With a presence in nearly every neighborhood across the borough
of Queens. The library consists of 66
locations, including branch libraries, a Central Library, 7
adult learning centers, a technology lab at the.
Queens Bridge. Public housing complex a
community Learning Center at theRavenswood public housing
(05:34):
complex and five teen centers. It also has four bookmobiles and
two book bicycles. About the NYC Department of
Design and Construction The Department of Design and
Construction is the city S primary capital construction
project manager in supporting Mayor Adams long term vision of
(05:56):
growth, sustainability, resiliency, equity and healthy
living. DDC provides communities with
new or renovated public buildings such as fire houses,
libraries, police precincts, andnew or upgraded roads, sewers,
and water mains in all 5 boroughs.
To manage this 34 billion portfolio, DDC partners with
(06:19):
other City agencies, architects,and consultants whose experience
bring efficient, innovative, andenvironmentally conscious design
and construction strategies to City projects.
For more information, please visit nyc.gov DDC.
New building more than double S the size of the current branch
will feature percent for art installation by Catherine C
girder dot here. Queens Public.
Library QPL President and CEO Dennis M Walcott and New York
City Department of Design and Construction DDC Acting
Commissioner Eduardo Del Valle today joined QPL staff and local
(00:22):
elected officials at a groundbreaking ceremony for the
new Rego Park Library at the site of the current branch at 91
to 4 3160 Third Dr. managed by DDC on behalf of QPL.
The 39,000,000 project includes design, demolition and
construction, with completion expected by the end of 2028.
(00:45):
The Rego Park branch has consistently been 1 of QPLS
busiest branches, ranking among the top in checkouts, visits and
computer use. The current 7500 square foot one
story facility will be demolished and replaced with an
18,000 square foot three story library, expanding space for
(01:08):
programs, learning and communityengagement.
The new library will feature 3 full floors of programming
space. The lower level will include the
main multi purpose room along with a dedicated teen reading
area. The ground floor will serve as
the primary hub for adult reading and resources, while the
(01:29):
2nd floor will house a bright and welcoming children S area
and a smaller multi purpose roomdedicated to children S
programming. Architecturally, the new library
will have a distinctive presenceon its corner lot, defined by a
jade colored brick facade and tall windows that will help
bring natural light to every level and to its double height
(01:50):
reading room spaces. A grand open staircase and
elevator will link all three floors, creating a sense of
spaciousness and connection throughout the building.
The roof will feature a low maintenance green roof,
reflecting the library S commitment to sustainability and
environmental stewardship. Other sustainability features
(02:13):
include high efficiency lightingand mechanical systems on site,
storm water retention, and a highly insulated building
envelope. When completed, the new library
is expected to meet LEAD Silver certification for environmental
sustainability. The new Rego Park Library will
feature a wall installation as part of the NYC Department of
(02:36):
Cultural Affairs DCLA Percent for Art program.
Artist Catherine C Girder dot here S.
The four will be a continuous mural covering approximately
1500 square feet across 3 interior walls, featuring images
created through an innovative modular brick system inspired by
(02:56):
halftone printing and digital dot matrix structures.
Specially contoured bricks alternate with standard bricks
to form patterns that come together to reveal striking
large scale images across the walls and transform the building
itself into a dynamic, visually engaging canvas.
The images are of plants that are native to Queens and which
(03:18):
the artist has previously forgedand used to make paper, similar
to the paper that makes up booksin a library.
The architecture firm Weissmanfredi designed the
building under DDCS Design and Construction Excellence Program,
which pre qualifies design firmsfor public buildings projects,
reducing the time required to procure design services while
(03:40):
ensuring the highest levels of quality and professionalism in
construction projects managed bythe agency.
The Design and its Percent for Art installation received an
award for Public Excellence in Design from the Public Design
Commission in 2023. The general contractor is Stalco
Construction Incorporated of Hauphog, New York.
(04:03):
Queens Public. Library will provide mobile
library at the site on Thursdaysfrom 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
beginning January 8th, 2026. Other nearby QPL locations
include Elmhurst, 86-07 Broadway, Forest Hills, 108 to
1971 Ave., and N Forest Park, 98to 27 Metropolitan Ave.
(04:29):
About Queens. Public Library.
The Queens public. Library is one of the largest
and busiest Public Library systems in the United States,
dedicated to serving the most ethnically and culturally
diverse area in the country. An independent nonprofit
organization founded in 1896. Queens Public.
(04:51):
Library offers free access to a collection of more than 5
million books and other materials in 50 languages,
technology and digital resources.
Each year, the library hosts 10sof thousands of online and in
person educational, cultural andcivic programs and welcomes
millions of visitors through itsdoors.
(05:12):
With a presence in nearly every neighborhood across the borough
of Queens. The library consists of 66
locations, including branch libraries, a Central Library, 7
adult learning centers, a technology lab at the.
Queens Bridge. Public housing complex a
community Learning Center at theRavenswood public housing
(05:34):
complex and five teen centers. It also has four bookmobiles and
two book bicycles. About the NYC Department of
Design and Construction The Department of Design and
Construction is the city S primary capital construction
project manager in supporting Mayor Adams long term vision of
(05:56):
growth, sustainability, resiliency, equity and healthy
living. DDC provides communities with
new or renovated public buildings such as fire houses,
libraries, police precincts, andnew or upgraded roads, sewers,
and water mains in all 5 boroughs.
To manage this 34 billion portfolio, DDC partners with
(06:19):
other City agencies, architects,and consultants whose experience
bring efficient, innovative, andenvironmentally conscious design
and construction strategies to City projects.
For more information, please visit nyc.gov DDC.
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