It’s National Volunteer Week! Service Takes Many Forms here at the Library, and one of the ways we recognize it is with our Go the Extra Mile (GEM) Award! The GEM Award is given to those QPL volunteers who go above and beyond in their service and embody the Library’s mission “…
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It’s National Volunteer Week! Service Takes Many Forms here at the Library, and one of the ways we recognize it is with our Friends of QPL Shining Star Award. The Shining Star Award is given to individual Friends members that demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities that…
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Dear Friend, Public libraries make New York City stronger for everyone. They offer free access to knowledge, information, and opportunity to all, no matter their background, identity, or circumstances. They are a cornerstone of our city’s recovery and the center of community in…
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Update: March 9, 2023, 8AM Free At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits Available At All QPL Locations Free at-home COVID-19 test kits are available for pick up at all QPL locations. The kits will be available during regular hours of service, until an hour before closing. Click here for…
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For the past year, the tragedy of the war in Ukraine has stunned the world and triggered a humanitarian crisis that affects millions of civilians, including children. To help our customers continue to understand the situation, and help in any way they can, Queens Public Library…
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