Queens Public Library (QPL) President and CEO Dennis M. Walcott and New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Commissioner Paul Ochoa today joined QPL and DDC staff, local elected officials, and community members at a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Douglaston-Little Neck Library at the site of the existing branch at 249-01 Northern Boulevard.
“Today’s groundbreaking marks a significant milestone for the Douglaston-Little Neck community,” said Queens Public Library President and CEO Dennis M. Walcott. “Thoughtfully designed to meet residents’ evolving needs, the new library will double the amount of public space, with expanded indoor and outdoor areas for learning and gathering, state-of-the-art amenities, and sustainable features that reflect our commitment to environmental stewardship. Thanks to the great work of the Department of Design and Construction, this beautiful building will become a striking new addition to the neighborhood. We are deeply grateful to our current and former elected officials for the capital investment that is making this transformation possible. We look forward to welcoming the public to a new library that will inspire curiosity, bring people together, and create opportunities for generations to come.”
(L. to r.): Chief Harry Wallace (Unkechaug Tribal Nation), DDC Commissioner Paul Ochoa, Community Board 11 District Manager Joe Marziliano, State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, Congressman Tom Suozzi, QPL President and CEO Dennis M. Walcott, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Council Member Vickie Paladino, Assembly Member Edward Braunstein, Chief Reggie Ceaser and Tecumseh Ceaser (Turkey Clan, Matinecock Tribal Nation) marked the ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Douglaston-Little Neck Library.
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