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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We hope you will join us for our special events that pay tribute to the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. We also have recommendations for great books and movies about Dr. King, and a special resource from our Queens Memory team. All Queens Public Library locations…
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Here is the Library's holiday schedule for the end of December 2022. All Queens Public Library locations will be closed on Saturday, December 24; on Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25; and on Monday, December 26. All QPL locations will be closed on Saturday, December 31; on…
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Do you remember your first library card? I do. I was eight years old when my mother took me to the South Hollis branch of Queens Public Library. She told me to speak up and tell the librarian that I wanted a library card. I am still astounded by the idea that there’s a place…
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The general election is today, Tuesday, November 8! Voters in New York will elect the New York State Governor, members of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, members of the State Senate and Assembly, and many other State offices. Voters will also have a say in…
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