111 Places in Queens That You Must Not Miss
Posted in General | November 1, 2018
Holiday Places in Queens!
We asked Joe DiStefano, author of 111 Places in Queens That You Must Not Miss, to share his favorite locations in Queens that embody the spirit of the holidays. Be sure to visit them, bring your friends and family, and enjoy some holiday cheer! Diwali at Gurdwara Sahib This…
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Santa with kids
Posted in General | November 1, 2018
The Birthplace of Santa
We asked Richard Panchyk, author of Hidden History of Queens, to tell us about one of Queens’ historic holiday places—and its connection to one of the most famous poems ever written! Queens is home to a spot that is likely to have inspired nothing less than the modern version…
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Toni Morrison
Posted in General | May 1, 2018
Toni Morrison: The Power of Your Words
Thank you to Toni Morrison for this message on behalf of our City's libraries! My second job as a teenager was shelving books at the only library in Lorain, Ohio. Every shift started with a tall stack of returned books—fiction, history, drama, poetry, everything. It didn't pay…
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denise-Hairston
Posted in General | April 20, 2018
Queens Library Volunteer Spotlight: Denise Hairston
It’s National Volunteer Week 2018, and we want to celebrate the important role of volunteers at Queens Library!All this week, we will share stories of our volunteers on our blog. Thank you to them, and to every Queens Library volunteer, for their service!This year, Queens…
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Irma-Lindenberg
Posted in General | April 20, 2018
Queens Library Volunteer Spotlight: Irma Lindenberg
It’s National Volunteer Week 2018, and we want to celebrate the important role of volunteers at Queens Library!All this week, we will share stories of our volunteers on our blog. Thank you to them, and to every Queens Library volunteer, for their service!This year, Queens…
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