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Happy New Year from all of us at Queens Public Library!
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Black History Month: Open Call for Art
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What were the most popular books, citywide and at QPL, in 2024?
QPL Hip Hop Programs
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Join us for these great programs, curated by our Hip Hop Coordinator Ralph McDaniels!
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Literary Thursdays: Tyriek White, Author of “We Are a Haunting”

Adults

Literary Thursdays: Tyriek White, Author...

Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Tyriek White’s “We Are a Haunting” is the winner of the 2023 Center ...

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Culture Bridge: Embracing Japan’s New Year Festive Spirit with the Sounds of Koto and Shinobue

Adults, Kids(0-5)

Culture Bridge: Embracing Japan’s New Ye...

Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Flushing

Join us for an evening where tradition and festivity unite in a conc...

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Time Out Of Joint: Conversations Among Formerly Incarcerated Writers

Adults

Time Out Of Joint: Conversations Among F...

Jan 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library

Queens Public Library, in partnership with the nonprofit Time Out of...

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Teen Maker Lab

Teens

Teen Maker Lab

Jan 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Ridgewood

Every Wednesday Ridgewood's Auditorium transforms into a dedicated m...

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Celebrating MLK: Gates of Equality: Martin Luther King's Story

Kids(6-11)

Celebrating MLK: Gates of Equality: Mart...

Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

East Elmhurst

Join us for a captivating journey through the life and legacy of Dr....

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College Readiness: Introducción a los recursos de planificación universitaria en la biblioteca

Adults, Kids(0-5)

College Readiness: Introducción a los re...

Jan 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

Conozca al equipo de College Readiness y aprenda sobre los talleres ...

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QPL Baby: Baby and Me

Kids(0-5)

QPL Baby: Baby and Me

Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

Auburndale

Children ages 6-18 months and their caregivers are invited for stori...

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Chinese Calligraphy Workshop: Celebrate the Art of the Lunar New Year

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Chinese Calligraphy Workshop: Celebrate ...

Jan 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Woodside

Experience the beauty and tradition of Chinese calligraphy in this s...

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Introduction to Mandarin

Adults, Kids(0-5)

Introduction to Mandarin

Feb 4, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

In honor of the Lunar New Year, we will be having an Introduction to...

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Black History Month: Literary Thursdays: Gregory P. Downs, Author of “Nat Turner, Black Prophet”

Adults

Black History Month: Literary Thursdays:...

Feb 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

“Nat Turner, Black Prophet: A Visionary History” is considered to be...

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Lanterns and Melodies: A Lunar New Year Celebration

Adults, Kids(0-5)

Lanterns and Melodies: A Lunar New Year ...

Feb 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Elmhurst

Celebrate the Lantern Festival, the first full moon of the Lunar New...

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NYC Hall of Science Series at Rochdale Library

Kids(6-11)

NYC Hall of Science Series at Rochdale L...

Mar 8, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rochdale Village

Discover the secrets of life and other important scientific principl...

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Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 7, 2025

We hope that you will join us for our special programs in honor of…

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Arverne Library Annex

Press Release

Arverne Library to Almost Double In…

December 20, 2024

An artist’s rendering of the 4,600-square-foot addition (right) to…

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top checkouts

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New York City’s Three Public Library…

December 18, 2024

New York City’s Three Public Library Systems Reveal the Top…

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check presentation

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NYC Council and Queens Public Library…

December 18, 2024

NYC Council and Queens Public Library Celebrate Major Allocation…

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Bay Terrace Ribbon cutting

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QPL’s Bay Terrace Library Reopens…

December 17, 2024

QPL’s Bay Terrace Library Reopens Following Top-To-Bottom…

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banned books

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Historic Day of Action Against Books…

October 19, 2024

QPL Rally in Front of Flushing Library Historic Day of Action…

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Hollis groundbreaking

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Mayor Adams Breaks Ground on Major…

October 18, 2024

Mayor Adams Breaks Ground on Major Renovation of Queens Public…

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Education

QPL Teams Up with NASA to Study Clouds

October 1, 2024

A photo of the Sky Window displays at Baisley Park Library, created…

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Far Rockaway Library

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The Municipal Art Society of New York…

September 23, 2024

The Municipal Art Society of New York Names the Far Rockaway…

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Carnegie grant

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New York City’s Public Libraries…

September 19, 2024

New York City’s Public Libraries Receive $4 Million Grant from…

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Queens Public Library And 5pointzlic…

September 13, 2024

Queens Public Library And 5pointzlic Developer Reach Tentative Deal…

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Oh, Baby! Queens Public Library…

August 28, 2024

Oh, Baby! Queens Public Library Welcomes Jamaica and Flushing…

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