Statement by Queens Public Library President and CEO Dennis M. Walcott on the Passing of Mayor David N. Dinkins “Mayor Dinkins gave New Yorkers the gifts of learning, literacy, and opportunity by increasing the City’s investment in public libraries, even in the face of…
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Who was up bright and early for a bus ride to Albany? Our dedicated library supporters, that’s who! Over 100 patrons, staff members, and Friends of the Library joined us at the break of dawn on Wednesday, March 1 to travel to the state capital and tell their elected officials,…
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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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“Dreams Start Here” is the theme of our upcoming 2016 Autumn Gala, and I welcome you to join us and help support the Queens Library programs and services that encourage our children and teens to achieve their dreams.For many of our customers, the dream of a better life begins at…
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We had a packed house on July 14 at Queens College’s Colden Auditorium for our 2nd Annual Battle of the Bands! “These bands represent the best of the best,” said Queens Library President and CEO Dennis Walcott at the start of our show. “We’re going to have a great competition…
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