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Women's History Month at QPL
Join us as we celebrate the diverse contributions of women who are shaping a sustainable future.
Join us as we celebrate the diverse contributions of women who are shaping a sustainable future.
Become a QPL Page Turner Today!
In honor of QPL’s 130th birthday, help us reach 130 new monthly donors by March 19.
In honor of QPL’s 130th birthday, help us reach 130 new monthly donors by March 19.
March Manga Madness!
Hey Teens! We invite you to celebrate and create manga with us, all month long!
Hey Teens! We invite you to celebrate and create manga with us, all month long!
Tax Help and E-Filing
Visit the Library and get FREE tax counseling for New Yorkers.
Visit the Library and get FREE tax counseling for New Yorkers.
Prom x QPL: Donate Your Formal Wear!
Please donate your formal wear for our 3rd annual QPL Prom Attire Giveaway!
Please donate your formal wear for our 3rd annual QPL Prom Attire Giveaway!
Freedom to Read Card
Learn about our new Freedom to Read Special Edition Library Card!
Learn about our new Freedom to Read Special Edition Library Card!
Innovation Stations for Teens
If you love STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics), join us for our Innovation Stations!
If you love STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics), join us for our Innovation Stations!
Neighborhood Tech Help
Neighborhood Tech Help offers free, easy-to-access, one-on-one tech support near you.
Neighborhood Tech Help offers free, easy-to-access, one-on-one tech support near you.
Literary Thursdays Virtual Author Talks
Don't miss these live conversations with amazing writers!
Don't miss these live conversations with amazing writers!
Discover Your City with Culture Pass!
Use your library card to get your FREE passes to over 100 museums, theaters, and more!
Use your library card to get your FREE passes to over 100 museums, theaters, and more!
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FEATURED EVENTS

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Computers From Zero

Computer Classes

Computers From Zero

Mar 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Poppenhusen

Are you ready to enter the digital world? This hands-on course is de...

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Women's History Month: Art Workshop with Art Studio NY: Blooming Dreams

Children’s Program, General

Women's History Month: Art Workshop with...

Mar 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Corona

Let your creativity bloom! Inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe’s bold and b...

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Book Buddies

Children’s Program, General

Book Buddies

Mar 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

East Elmhurst

Are you a new or emerging reader? Are you interested in reading more...

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College Readiness: Building a Strong Resume

Teen Program, General

College Readiness: Building a Strong Res...

Mar 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Central Library

This workshop guides students through the essentials of creating a c...

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Ralph McDaniels's All-Vinyl 45s Hip Hop and Soul Brunch

Hip Hop

Ralph McDaniels's All-Vinyl 45s Hip Hop ...

Mar 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

QPL Hip Hop Coordinator Ralph McDaniels will spin all-vinyl DJ sets ...

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College Readiness: Choosing a College Major

Teen Program, General

College Readiness: Choosing a College Ma...

Mar 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Unsure about how to choose a college major? You're not alone. In thi...

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College Readiness: Creating Your Brag Sheet

Teen Program, General

College Readiness: Creating Your Brag Sh...

Mar 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Flushing

For most jobs or college applications you need to share your previou...

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Literary Thursdays: Amelia Thomas, Author of “What Sheep Think About the Weather”

Adult Program, General

Literary Thursdays: Amelia Thomas, Autho...

Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Driven by lifelong curiosity, journalist and new farmer Amelia Thoma...

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Open Data Week: Queens & Me - Neighborhood Stories Beyond the Data

Queens Memory

Open Data Week: Queens & Me - Neighborho...

Mar 22, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Long Island City

Queens & Me: Neighborhood Stories Beyond the Data uncovers the perso...

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A Legacy of Learning: The Life and Impact of Mary Shaw

Adult Program, General

A Legacy of Learning: The Life and Impac...

Mar 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Flushing

Join historian Hope McCaffrey for an in-depth look at Mary Shaw, an ...

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Sankofa Series: Curator's Choice

Black Heritage

Sankofa Series: Curator's Choice

Apr 2, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Langston Hughes

On the first Thursday of every month, join us at Langston Hughes Com...

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Books & Bars: A Hip Hop and Library Talk with Roxanne Shanté

Hip Hop

Books & Bars: A Hip Hop and Library Talk...

Apr 7, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Far Rockaway

Hear hip hop legend Roxanne Shanté live at Queens Public Library! Sh...

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A selection of prom dresses from our previous Prom x QPL Giveaway.

Teens

Prom x QPL: Donate Your Formal Wear…

February 17, 2026

Do you have an old prom dress, tuxedo, or other formal wear taking…

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Seaside Library reopening

Press Release

QPL’s Seaside Branch Reopens after $2.4…

February 5, 2026

QPL President and CEO Dennis M. Walcott and Council Member Joann…

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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.

Events

Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Library!

February 2, 2026

Lunar New Year is a tradition for welcoming a fresh start to the…

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Stacks of coins and a pen on top of an IRS tax return, next to a calculator that reads "TAX-2026," beneath an alarm clock.

News

Tax Help and E-Filing At QPL

January 30, 2026

Tax season is here!Filing taxes can be an overwhelming, complicated…

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culture pass

Press Release

Culture Pass Surpasses Half a Million…

January 20, 2026

Culture Pass Surpasses Half a Million ReservationsThe program has…

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A silhouette of Martin Luther King, Jr., with the words "Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr." on a red background.

Events

Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 9, 2026

We hope that you will enjoy these great books and movies that…

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top checkouts

Press Release

New York City’s Three Public Library…

December 16, 2025

New York City’s Three Public Library Systems Reveal Most Checked…

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tech van unveiling

Press Release

QPL Unveils New Tech Mobile Library

December 13, 2025

Left to right: QPL Board Member Julissa Gutierrez, District Leader…

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Astoria Library Groundbreaking

Press Release

QPL, City Break Ground on Astoria…

December 12, 2025

Left to right: Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, QPL…

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National Grid grant

Press Release

Queens Public Library Celebrates $316,…

December 11, 2025

Left to right: Melissa Malanuk, QPL Assistant Director of Children…

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Rego Park Library groundbreaking

Press Release

QPL, City Kick Off $39 Million Project…

December 9, 2025

Left to right: Former Community Board 6 District Manager Frank…

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A graphic with drawings of various types of canned goods, and the words "Winter Food Drive December 2025-January 2026."

News

QPL Winter Food Drive: Help Feed Our…

December 4, 2025

More than 1.4 million New Yorkers are experiencing food insecurity…

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