Welcome to the P.S. 229Q
Library Resource Center
Welcome to the P.S. 229Q Library Resource Center!
You can use the tabs on the top right corner or scroll down to access resources and learn about current events at our school library.
*On the mobile version, you can access the tabs by clicking the three lines on the top left corner.
Destiny Discover allows you to explore the thousands of titles and copies we have available at our P.S. 229Q Library. You can also log on to place holds on books that you want to check out.
Click here for directions on how to place holds on Destiny Discover.
In this tab, you will find links to resources to help you conduct research or simply learn about various topics.
If you read a book that you really enjoyed or would like to request a copy for our school library, please complete this Google Form to share it with Mr. Cheng. He will look into adding it to our school library's book collection. Thank you for your valued input!
*You will need to log on with your DOE credentials to complete the form.
Complete the Google Form to vote on the sound that you would like to hear in the library this month. The voting will reset every month. All current P.S. 229Q students can vote regardless if they visit the library.
*You will need to log on with your DOE credentials to complete the form.
The Library Mystery of the Month encourages students to explore various aspects of knowledge. Each month students can submit their answers in the library. Students are allowed to submit only one answer per mystery. At the end of each month, all students who submit the correct answer will get a small prize, and one student will be selected at random to receive a "mini grand prize."
Click here to review the previous mysteries and grand prize winners!
Public library cards and ecards to ALL three library systems are free for anyone who lives, works, or goes to school in New York State.
For regular library cards and access to physical items, you can go to a local branch of the system with a parent or guardian.
MyLibraryNYC Partnership
To get a physical QBPL card without going in person, you can also request a MyLibraryNYC Student Card application form from Mr. Cheng or print it here (page 2 only). There is no need to submit any additional documents. Once the form is completed, return it to Mr. Cheng. Your child's QBPL MyLibraryNYC Student Card will be delivered to them in the classroom in a few weeks.
hoopla (Free Streaming)
Hoopla provides access to some of the latest movies and shows for free without ads or waitlists. After obtaining a Queens Public Library card, you can create an account on hoopla by linking your QPL card. You will find many popular movies and shows to stream onto your mobile device, computer, or smart television. The hoopla app is also available on most casting devices (e.g. Roku, Google Chromecast, Amazon Firestick). Please find more information below.
After obtaining your library eCards from any or all three library systems, I highly recommend downloading the Libby app to access all the free digital content such as eBooks, audiobooks, and eMagazines in one easy place.
After obtaining your Queens Public Library card, you can create an account on hoopla. It will provide you free access to new and popular movies, shows, audiobooks, music, and graphic novels. There are no ads or waitlist! The Queens Public Library allows a standard account to borrow 10 items a month.
*If there is a popular audiobook on Libby with a long waitlist, try finding it on hoopla!
If there is anything I can help with, please feel free to contact me at any time at bcheng3@schools.nyc.gov or through Remind.
Thank you,
Mr. Cheng