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Earth Month at QPL
This April, join us as we celebrate our planet and the power of people, communities, and everyday action.
This April, join us as we celebrate our planet and the power of people, communities, and everyday action.
Central Library's 60th Anniversary!
Join us on Monday, April 20 as we celebrate 60 years of Central Library at 89-11 Merrick Boulevard!
Join us on Monday, April 20 as we celebrate 60 years of Central Library at 89-11 Merrick Boulevard!
"The Librarians" Documentary Screening
Join us at Central Library for our Culture Connection film screening and panel discussion!
Join us at Central Library for our Culture Connection film screening and panel discussion!
QPL 130: Trading Cards
Collect your first set of QPL Trading Cards to celebrate our 130th anniversary!
Collect your first set of QPL Trading Cards to celebrate our 130th anniversary!
Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month
Join us for our special programs!
Join us for our special programs!
QPL's 130th Anniversary
Join us as we celebrate this important milestone!
Join us as we celebrate this important milestone!
It's National Poetry Month!
We’ve got something planned for the poet in everyone!
We’ve got something planned for the poet in everyone!
QPL's 2026 Gala
Join us as we honor our special guests: Alex Birsh, Camille A. Brown, David Henry Hwang, and Amy Ryan!
Join us as we honor our special guests: Alex Birsh, Camille A. Brown, David Henry Hwang, and Amy Ryan!
Neighborhood Tech Help
Neighborhood Tech Help offers free, easy-to-access, one-on-one tech support near you.
Neighborhood Tech Help offers free, easy-to-access, one-on-one tech support near you.
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!
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Central Library's 60th
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Culture Connection
"The Librarians" Documentary Screening
Wednesday, April 22 at 5pm.
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Trading Cards
QPL 130: Trading Cards
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Arab American Heritage
Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month
Concerts, crafts, and more.
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QPL 130
QPL's 130th Anniversary
Celebrate 130 years with us!
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National Poetry Month
It's National Poetry Month!
Open mics, workshops and more.
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QPL 2026 Gala
QPL's 2026 Gala
Thursday, June 4, 6pm
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Neighborhood Tech Help
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Literary Thursdays
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Cambria Heights Seed Library

Adult Program, General

Cambria Heights Seed Library

Apr 20, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Cambria Heights

Are you interested in growing your own fruits, vegetables, herbs and...

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🎙️Teen Talk Hub with Zeltzin (E.S.L.)

Teen Program, General

🎙️Teen Talk Hub with Zeltzin (E.S.L.)

Apr 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Long Island City

Teen Talk Hub with Zeltzin (E.S.L.) is a supportive, interactive spa...

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South Jamaica Reading Zone

Children’s Program, General

South Jamaica Reading Zone

Apr 20, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

South Jamaica

Do you have a student in kindergarten through 5th grade struggling t...

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Climate Ready Workshops

Adult Program, General

Climate Ready Workshops

Apr 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Long Island City

The Climate Ready Workshop Series will explore climate change and we...

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Dungeons and Dragons Club

Gaming

Dungeons and Dragons Club

Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Flushing

Your adventure awaits at the library! You will create a character an...

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Middle Village D&D and Board Gaming Club

Gaming

Middle Village D&D and Board Gaming Club

Apr 23, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Middle Village

Visit Middle Village Library to play board games! We have Settlers o...

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Digital Inclusion: Intro to Microsoft

Computer Classes

Digital Inclusion: Intro to Microsoft

Apr 24, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Queens Village

This class will introduce the key features of Microsoft Office progr...

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NYC Mayor's Public Engagement Unit at QPL

Adult Program, General

NYC Mayor's Public Engagement Unit at QP...

Apr 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Corona

The Mayor's Public Engagement Unit (PEU) is holding tabling hours at...

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Prom Queens: Poetry Workshop

Queens Memory

Prom Queens: Poetry Workshop

Apr 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Broadway

Celebrate National Poetry Month with this free workshop! Particip...

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AANHPI Month: Literary Thursdays: Eshani Surya, Author of "Ravishing"

Adult Program, General

AANHPI Month: Literary Thursdays: Eshani...

May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

A brilliant and compelling debut novel, "Ravishing" shines a light o...

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Culture Pass: A Virtual Walking Tour of the Jewish LES by the Museum at Eldridge Street

Cultural Arts

Culture Pass: A Virtual Walking Tour of ...

May 28, 7:00pm - 7:45pm

Sunnyside

A century ago, the Lower East Side was the epicenter of the Jewish i...

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Climate Ready Workshops

Environmental

Climate Ready Workshops

Jun 4, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Broadway

The Climate Ready Workshop series will explore climate change and we...

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Education

Climate Ready Workshops and Resources

April 13, 2026

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

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Earth Month at QPL

Education

Earth Month at QPL

April 1, 2026

Join QPL to Celebrate Earth Month in April!QPL is working to…

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Flushing Library

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Flushing Library to Temporarily Close…

March 27, 2026

Flushing Library to Temporarily Close for Essential Safety…

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Teens

Teens: Register for the QPL Prom Attire…

March 24, 2026

Hey QPL Teens: registration for our 3rd annual Prom x QPL Prom…

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130th anniversary

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QPL Celebrates Its 130th Anniversary…

March 19, 2026

QPL Celebrates Its 130th Anniversary with Free, Instant Access to…

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NASA downlink

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Live from the International Space…

March 11, 2026

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station talked about…

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A selection of prom dresses from our previous Prom x QPL Giveaway.

Teens

Prom x QPL: Donate Your Formal Wear…

February 17, 2026

Do you have an old prom dress, tuxedo, or other formal wear taking…

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Seaside Library reopening

Press Release

QPL’s Seaside Branch Reopens after $2.4…

February 5, 2026

QPL President and CEO Dennis M. Walcott and Council Member Joann…

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Events

Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Library!

February 2, 2026

Lunar New Year is a tradition for welcoming a fresh start to the…

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News

Tax Help and E-Filing At QPL

January 30, 2026

Tax season is here!Filing taxes can be an overwhelming, complicated…

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culture pass

Press Release

Culture Pass Surpasses Half a Million…

January 20, 2026

Culture Pass Surpasses Half a Million ReservationsThe program has…

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Events

Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 9, 2026

We hope that you will enjoy these great books and movies that…

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