The words "Celebrating 250 Years of America's Independence!" with fireworks and a graphic of the American flag superimposed over the borough of Queens, all on a blue background.
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America 250: Celebrating America's Independence at QPL! (Updated 8/31)
Queens has long been a place where the ideals of America come to life—more than 120 languages, countless traditions and perspectives, and the promise of opportunity for all.As we mark 250 years of America’s independence, Queens Public Library will continue to be a place where…
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QPL's Juneteenth 2026 logo: a drawing of a large pastel-colored bird, with blue birds flying in its wake, a broken chain, and the words "QPL Celebrates Juneteenth: Juneteenth Brings Balance to America's Celebration of Freedom," on a red background.
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QPL Celebrates Juneteenth!
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.Join us in June as we celebrate this annual Day of Jubilee, all month long!Check out our reading lists and resources and enjoy our in-person and virtual programs in honor of this important day in U.S. history.All…
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The Chinese and Korean characters for "Year of the Horse," the English words "Year of the Horse 2026 Celebrate Lunar New Year," and a drawing of a horse, with golden confetti, on a red background.
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Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Library!
Lunar New Year is a tradition for welcoming a fresh start to the new year, as well as for honoring ancestors.We invite everyone to enjoy our book recommendations and join us at the Library for special programs (including traditional music, crafts, and more) celebrating the Year…
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A logo of a planet with a rocket ship and stars circling it, and the words "Space Week at the Library January 26-31," on a purple-and-blue background with white streaks.
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Join us for Space Week at QPL!
This January, we’re celebrating space exploration at Queens Public Library!Join us from January 26-31 for space-themed science and art programs, fascinating NASA presentations, and much more.Read this special blog post to learn more about our Space Week programs and book lists,…
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A silhouette of Martin Luther King, Jr., with the words "Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr." on a red background.
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Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.
We hope that you will enjoy these great books and movies that examine the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.We also have special programs at our branches in honor of Dr. King, as well as a unique resource from our Queens Memory team.All Queens Public Library locations…
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