Skip to main content
click to return to the homepage
Help
•
Locations
•
Get a card
•
Login
Donate
Search...
The site navigation utilizes tab and enter key commands. To scroll page, use up and down arrows. The slideshow and carousels can be controlled using tab, left, and right arrow keys. Overall site can be explored by the combination of the tab, enter, left, right, up, and down arrow keys.
click to return to the homepage Books, Movies & More
Books Movies & TV Music Periodicals Digital Media Services Mail-A-Book
See All Books, Movies & More
Calendar Research
Special Collections Research Databases Government Documents Local History Interlibrary Loan Queens Demographics
See All Research
Programs & Activities
For Kids For Teens For Adult Learners For Older Adults For New Americans Arts & Culture Health & Wellness Job & Business Help Technology Training Community Outreach
See All Programs & Activities
Support the Library About Us
QPL Overview Services Contact Us Locations News & Media Capital Projects Careers Procurement Opportunities Library Policies
See All About Us
Login Mobile Search Button
Login
Home Books, Movies & More Calendar Research Programs & Activities Support the Library About Us
Donate
Help
Locations
Get a card
Back Books Movies & TV Music Periodicals Digital Media Services Mail-A-Book
See All Books, Movies & More
Back Special Collections Research Databases Government Documents Local History Interlibrary Loan Queens Demographics
See All Research
Back For Kids For Teens For Adult Learners For Older Adults For New Americans Arts & Culture Health & Wellness Job & Business Help Technology Training Community Outreach
See All Programs & Activities
Back QPL Overview Services Contact Us Locations News & Media Capital Projects Careers Procurement Opportunities Library Policies
See All About Us
Back Account Overview Library Card Checked Out Fees Messages Programs & Events Requests Wishlist Edit Account
Sign out
Back

ACCOUNT HOLDER

CARD EXPIRES

QUEENS LIBRARY CARD NUMBER

click to return to the homepage

GTranslate

Celebrating America's Independence!
Learn how we're celebrating America 250 at QPL!
Learn how we're celebrating America 250 at QPL!
QPL 130 Trading Cards
Collect your QPL Trading Cards to celebrate our 130th anniversary!
Collect your QPL Trading Cards to celebrate our 130th anniversary!
Free Summer Meals!
We are providing FREE lunches for kids and teens all summer long.
We are providing FREE lunches for kids and teens all summer long.
July is Disability Pride Month
Celebrate Disability Pride with us at our upcoming special programs.
Celebrate Disability Pride with us at our upcoming special programs.
Buy-A-Book for QPL!
Give during our Buy-A-Book Challenge and Resorts World New York City and Everi will match your donation!
Give during our Buy-A-Book Challenge and Resorts World New York City and Everi will match your donation!
Freedom to Read Card
Learn about QPL's Freedom to Read Special Edition Library Card!
Learn about QPL's Freedom to Read Special Edition Library Card!
Summer at the Library
Explore our programs and services; enjoy our curated booklists for every reading level; and so much more.
Explore our programs and services; enjoy our curated booklists for every reading level; and so much more.
Literary Thursdays Virtual Author Talks
Don't miss these live conversations with amazing writers!
Don't miss these live conversations with amazing writers!
Discover Your City with Culture Pass!
Use your library card to get your FREE passes to over 100 museums, theaters, and more!
Use your library card to get your FREE passes to over 100 museums, theaters, and more!
×
Play
America 250
Celebrating America's Independence!
Programs, booklists and more.
Learn More >
Trading Cards
QPL 130 Trading Cards
Start your collection today!
Learn More >
Summer Meals
Free Summer Meals!
Available Monday-Friday 1pm-2pm.
Learn More >
Disability Pride Month
July is Disability Pride Month
Learn about our programs.
Learn More >
Buy-A-Book Challenge
Buy-A-Book for QPL!
Donate by July 31st!
Donate Now >
Freedom to Read Card
Freedom to Read Card
Get your card today!
Learn More >
Summer at the Library
Summer at the Library
Discover Your Story at QPL.
Learn More >
Literary Thursdays
Literary Thursdays Virtual Author Talks
Join us every Thursday.
Learn More >
Culture Pass NYC
Discover Your City with Culture Pass!
Schedule your visit today!
Learn More >

FEATURED EVENTS

Don't miss these events happening soon.

View the full calendar

Disability Pride: Sensory Toy Box

Children’s Program, General

Disability Pride: Sensory Toy Box

Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Queens Village

Celebrate Disability Pride Month with us and explore toys and tools ...

Read More

Summer at the Library: America 250: The Evolution of New York City

Teen Program, General

Summer at the Library: America 250: The ...

Jul 21, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Ridgewood

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, co...

Read More

Loom Knitting & Crochet

Adult Program, General

Loom Knitting & Crochet

Jul 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Laurelton

Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience level! Loom knitting p...

Read More

America 250: Literary Thursdays: Michael Bronski, Author of “A Queer History of the United States”

Adult Program, General

America 250: Literary Thursdays: Michael...

Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Michael Bronski will talk to us about the 15th anniversary of his le...

Read More

Learn How to Play the Keyboard

Adult Program, General

Learn How to Play the Keyboard

Jul 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Whitestone

Learn how to play the keyboard with free music lessons at Whitestone...

Read More

Mahjong and Cards

Adult Program, General

Mahjong and Cards

Jul 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Whitestone

Visit Whitestone Library every Friday for fun and friendly games of ...

Read More

Roblox Fridays

Gaming

Roblox Fridays

Jul 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Broad Channel

Come enjoy an afternoon of gaming with others! Play online games lik...

Read More

Before New York: A Traveling Pop-Up Exhibit

Environmental

Before New York: A Traveling Pop-Up Exhi...

Jul 25, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Central Library

This exhibit created by the New York Botanical Garden will show us w...

Read More

America 250: Literary Thursdays: Linford D. Fisher, Author of “Stealing America”

Adult Program, General

America 250: Literary Thursdays: Linford...

Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Although largely erased from the public consciousness, the enslaveme...

Read More

America 250: Discovering the Ecological Stories Beneath our Neighborhoods

Environmental

America 250: Discovering the Ecological ...

Aug 1, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Central Library

Using the Before New York exhibit, join us and the New York Botanica...

Read More

Let's Talk Periods!

Health Workshops

Let's Talk Periods!

Aug 8, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Forest Hills

Join us for a supportive and engaging “Mom & Me” workshop with Rakis...

Read More

America 250: Richard Melnick, Author of "Long Island City in 1776: The Revolution Comes to Queens"

Adult Program, General

America 250: Richard Melnick, Author of ...

Aug 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Woodside

Join author and historian Richard Melnick as he charts the military,...

Read More

WHAT'S GOING ON?

Keep up-to-date with our news & blog posts.

Visit the newsroom

Default Banner

Education

Back-to-School at QPL 2026

July 14, 2026

From August 23 through August 29, visit any open Queens Public…

Read More

time capsule

Press Release

State Senator John Liu Seals America…

July 7, 2026

State Senator John Liu Seals America 250 Time Capsule at Flushing…

Read More

The words "Celebrating 250 Years of America's Independence!" with fireworks and a graphic of the American flag superimposed over the borough of Queens, all on a blue background.

Events

America 250: Celebrating America's…

July 4, 2026

Queens has long been a place where the ideals of America come to…

Read More

Let's Go Knicks Book List

Books

Get Instant Access to Titles…

June 13, 2026

UPDATE 6/13: Congratulations to the 2025-2026 NBA Champions, the…

Read More

World Cup

Press Release

World Cup in the World Borough: Queens…

June 12, 2026

World Cup in the World Borough: Queens Public Library Celebrates…

Read More

Summer at the Library Kickoff

Press Release

City-Wide Summer Reading Program…

June 9, 2026

Left to right: Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels, Queens Public…

Read More

lactation chairs

Press Release

Queens Public Library Partners with …

June 1, 2026

Queens Public Library Partners with MediSys Health Network to …

Read More

QPL's Juneteenth 2026 logo: a drawing of a large pastel-colored bird, with blue birds flying in its wake, a broken chain, and the words "QPL Celebrates Juneteenth: Juneteenth Brings Balance to America's Celebration of Freedom," on a red background.

Events

QPL Celebrates Juneteenth!

June 1, 2026

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.…

Read More

Google grant announcement

Press Release

Google.org Awards New York City Public…

May 27, 2026

Left to right: Olalekan Omodunbi - Chief of Staff for NYS…

Read More

A graphic of a head in profile, with various symbols inside of it representing thought and mental health. To its right are three scenes depicting people participating in activities to improve their mental health.

General

Mental Health Awareness Month: Books,…

May 1, 2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!Queens Public Library is part…

Read More

Central turns 60

Press Release

QPL’s Central Library Building on…

April 20, 2026

Left to right: Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice Julie Su, QPL…

Read More

A picture of a globe being held aloft by several people.

Education

Climate Ready Workshops and Resources

April 13, 2026

QPL's Climate Ready WorkshopsQPL's Climate Ready Workshops explore…

Read More

Sign up for our newsletter

When you sign up below, Queens Public Library will send you the latest news about library services, events, and programs.

Please enter valid Email address.
Facebook Icon Twitter Icon Instagram Icon

Footer menu

  • Books, Movies & More
  • CALENDAR
  • Research
  • Programs & Activities
  • Support the Library
  • ABOUT US

Footer Secondary

  • Help
  • Contact Us
  • Get a Library Card
  • Donate
  • Locations
  • Careers
  • Login

copyrights links

  • ©2025 Queens Public Library
  • Library Policies
  • Privacy Policy
  • Site Map
  • Web Accessibility