The latest chapter of a magical series; a psychological thriller; a Pulitzer Prize winner; a dystopian classic; and the newest books from literary icons—these were some of the most popular reads at Queens Library in 2016.Our customers checked out nearly 13 million items this…
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Congratulations to Queens Library President and CEO Dennis M. Walcott, the Queens Tribune’s 2016 Person of the Year!In the Tribune’s special issue honoring Dennis Walcott, you can learn more about his background, his life in public service, and his plans for the future of Queens…
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We’re proud to welcome pianist, composer, and author Sharp Radway back to Central Library for another Culture Connection concert!This time, Sharp is bringing our patrons “Music Of The Streets,” a project that pays homage to iconic figures in the world of jazz. Sharp’s concert…
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Queens Library is proud to present “Festival an Koulè (Festival of Colors),” a six-week exhibit of twenty established and emerging artists who represent the rich culture of Haiti. During the six weeks of the festival, we’ll introduce you to some of the participating artists so…
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Thank you to everyone who submitted poems to Queens Library’s Summer Poetry Contest! All the entries had to reflect the 2016 Summer Reading theme of “Get in the Game.” You’ve had a chance to read the poetry of our four winners, and see the pictures from our awards ceremony.…
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