Rising Costs and Growing Demand: Libraries Need Help NYC libraries call for $46.8M in baselined operational funding. The presidents of New York City’s three public library systems testified before the New York City Council on Wednesday to call for increased funding to address…
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The primary election is coming up on June 24—it’s time to get ready to vote! Voters in New York City will help choose this fall's candidates for Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller, all five Borough Presidents, and all 51 City Council seats. Ranked Choice Voting will also be…
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Queens Public Library is joining the national movement to bring awareness to mental health, and to fight the stigma that surrounds the topic. Throughout the month of May, QPL will be offering programs, workshops, and resources designed to…
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QPL Introduces New Mobile Library  Vehicle Will Be Stationed Each Wednesday in Breezy Point and Serve Communities Across Queens on Other Days Visuals available here Breezy Point, NY_ Queens Public Library President and CEO Dennis M. Walcott, NYC Council Minority Leader Joann…
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City Launches ‘Neighborhood Tech Help’ to Bridge Digital Divide Across the Boroughs The new pilot program will provide in-person support with internet, mobile devices, and computer at affordable housing developments and community centers New service to meet digital literacy…
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