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It's AANHPI Heritage Month!
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Check out our booklists, join us for our special programs, and much more.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
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We're here to help everyone of all ages navigate their mental health journeys.
Our Library Card Design Contest Winner!
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Congratulations to the Grand Prize Winner of our Banned Books Library Card Design Contest, Sammi Wu!
Mobile Library Service in Breezy Point
Our new Mobile Library provides weekly service on Wednesdays in Breezy Point!
Our new Mobile Library provides weekly service on Wednesdays in Breezy Point!
Glen Oaks Spring Festival!
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Join us for a day full of fun for the entire family!
It's Jewish American Heritage Month!
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Check out our special booklists for adults, teens, and kids.
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Join us for these great programs, curated by our Hip Hop Coordinator Ralph McDaniels!
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Don't miss these live conversations with amazing writers!
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Toddler Time

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Toddler Time

May 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Far Rockaway

Join us at Far Rockaway Library for songs, poems, books and crafts! ...

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QPL Baby & Me

Kids(0-5)

QPL Baby & Me

May 15, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Richmond Hill

Join us for baby & me program when we will be introducing little one...

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Chess Club

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Chess Club

May 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Briarwood

Join our Chess club to learn, practice and sharpen your chess skills...

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Youth Chess Club with New York Cares

Kids(6-11), Teens

Youth Chess Club with New York Cares

May 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Elmhurst

All youth are welcome to join us for chess! Sharpen your chess skill...

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Chess Club/Board Games

Kids(6-11)

Chess Club/Board Games

May 17, 11:00am - 12:45pm

Bellerose

Please visit Bellerose Library on Saturday mornings to learn and imp...

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Writing Workshop for Adults

Adults, Seniors

Writing Workshop for Adults

May 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Astoria

Queens playwright Johnny Culver brings together writers of all genre...

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Chess Club for Kids with Chess Chevra

Kids(6-11)

Chess Club for Kids with Chess Chevra

May 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Far Rockaway

Interested in learning chess? Join us on Sunday afternoons for a fun...

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Intro to the Computer and Internet

Adults

Intro to the Computer and Internet

May 22, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Broadway

Beginner Computers class is designed to build a strong foundation. L...

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Senior Symposium: Alzheimer's Association

Adults, Seniors

Senior Symposium: Alzheimer's Associatio...

May 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

April 15th- 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's: Alzheimer’s and other d...

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Make a Lovely Teapot Doll with Yevgeniya Rozenstvit of the Jewish Craft Guild

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Make a Lovely Teapot Doll with Yevgeniya...

May 29, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Queens Village

Tea drinking in the company of friends is an old custom that has exi...

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QPL Baby: Jazz Baby Music

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QPL Baby: Jazz Baby Music

Jun 4, 10:30am - 11:15am

Ridgewood

Jazz Baby music class is a multi-sensory experience designed to enha...

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Cafe des Artistes: A Focus on Modern Art -- Virtual

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Cafe des Artistes: A Focus on Modern Art...

Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm

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Mental Health Awareness Month: Books,…

May 1, 2025

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New Mobile Library

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QPL Introduces New Mobile Library

April 30, 2025

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April 1, 2025

This April, QPL celebrates the culture of space exploration, all…

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March 20, 2025

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Queens Public Library Finalizes Lease…

February 26, 2025

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Tax Help and E-Filing At QPL

February 5, 2025

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Arverne Library Annex

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Arverne Library to Almost Double In…

December 20, 2024

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