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No matter who you are, where you’re from, or where you want to go, at Queens Public Library, we speak your language.
Reminder: St. Albans Library (191-05 Linden Boulevard) will close for interior maintenance starting Monday, August 10. We expect to reopen the library on Monday, August 17. We apologize for any inconvenience, and we appreciate your patience. queenslibrary.org/about-us/loc...
Our Literary Thursdays series continues with USA Today bestselling author Alicia Thompson, who will talk to us about her new, whimsical, whirlwind romance novel "In Every Possible Way." Join us on August 6 at 6PM! #RomanceAwarenessMonth www.queenslibrary.org/calendar/lit...
We invite you to this three-part monthly conversation series exploring disagreement, free expression, and dissent in civic life. #America250 Join us as we explore some of the most important questions shaping democratic life today, starting Thursday, August 6. queenslibrary.org/calendar/ame...
Don't miss August's programs for #QPLTeens, where you can learn new skills, make new friends, engage your interests, and much more! queenslibrary.org/search/calen...
It's a new month and that means new #CulturePassNYC reservations are available! You can use your library card to get FREE admission to more than 100 museums and cultural institutions across all five boroughs! culturepass.nyc
(Not a bad opening weekend for a kid from Forest Hills!) Just a Reminder that you can Borrow All Things #SpiderMan from Your Friendly Neighborhood Library! www.queenslibrary.org/search/book?...
QPL’s Culture Connection invites you to a summer concert of West African Music with world-renowned kora master Yacouba Sissoko and his band SIYA! Join us at Central Library on Tuesday, August 4 at 5:30PM. t84.eventbrite.com?aff=social
A Summer Evening of West African Music with Yacouba Sissoko and SIYA
Culture Connection: A Summer Evening of West African Music with Yacouba Sissoko and SIYA
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Reminder: Queens Public Library is providing FREE lunches for kids and teens! You don't need to register—just come to one of our participating QPL branches from 1PM-2PM, Monday through Friday, through September 4. Learn More about #FreeSummerMeals. queenslibrary.org/programs-act...
Our virtual Literary Thursdays series brings you live conversations with amazing writers. Learn More about our August guests: Alicia Thompson, Gabrielle Korn, Kim Samek, and Heather Frances! www.queenslibrary.org/calendar?sea... #RomanceAwarenessMonth
It’s time for the Final Round of our #QPLTeens 2026 Battle of the Books! Which one of these wonderful books will become our 2026 Battle of the Books Champion? Vote Now, and challenge your friends to pick their favorite, too! #SummerAtTheLibrary connect.queenslibrary.org/17644?utm_so...
Author, activist, social critic, Civil Rights pioneer, and LGBTQ+ icon #JamesBaldwin was born on this day in 1924. (Painting of James Baldwin, by Lyle Suter, at our #LangstonHughesLibrary in Corona.)
Are you navigating the immigration process? Do you have questions about becoming a citizen? Join us at Jackson Heights Library on Monday, August 3 for our Free Immigration Consultation Day. Learn More: queenslibrary.org/calendar/fre... Schedule an Appointment: forms.office.com/r/zJPzs0rg33
Today’s the final day of QPL’s #BuyABook Challenge! That means our friends at Resorts World New York City and Everi will match every gift given by midnight tonight, July 31st, up to $25,000. Your donation might be the one that takes us across the finish line! queenslibrary.org/support/buya...
Join us and our friends from NYU Pediatric Dentistry for these upcoming special family workshops about your kids' teeth and their dental health! www.queenslibrary.org/calendar/chi...
In honor of #America250, we invite you on a #Kahoot journey through pivotal moments in American history! Don't forget to share this Trivia Challenge with your friends! kahoot.it/challenge/02...
Join us and our friends from @nybg.bsky.social at Central Library (89-11 Merrick Boulevard in Jamaica) on Saturday, August 1st at 12PM for a community dialogue where we will explore the ecological history of Queens! queenslibrary.org/calendar/ame...
Don't miss your last chance to Vote in the Semifinals of our 2026 #QPLTeens Battle of the Books! And don’t forget — your vote is your chance to win a 2026 QPL #SummerAtTheLibrary Tote Bag! connect.queenslibrary.org/17644?utm_so...
Our Literary Thursdays series continues with @linford.bsky.social, who will talk to us about his new book “Stealing America: The Hidden Story of Indigenous Slavery in U.S. History.” Join us on July 30 at 6PM! #America250 www.queenslibrary.org/calendar/ame...
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Councilwoman Vickie Paladino on Instagram: "I’m thrilled to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new @qplnyc at Douglaston–Little Neck, an investment in our community that will serve generations to com...
29 likes, 2 comments - cmvpaladino on July 27, 2026: "I’m thrilled to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new @qplnyc at Douglaston–Little Neck, an investment in our community that will serve generati...
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Calling All Cooks! Step back in time with Historic Bethlehem and learn how butter was made in a Colonial Kitchen! Learn More & Join Us for this fun, hands-on #America250 Virtual Colonial Cooking Workshop on Thursday, July 30 at 2PM. www.queenslibrary.org/calendar/ame...
Welcoming a new baby is a major life event, and QPL is committed to being there for you and your little one every step of the way! Learn More about our free #QPLBaby programs, designed for expecting parents, new families, and caregivers. queenslibrary.org/calendar?sea...
St. Albans Library (191-05 Linden Boulevard) will close for interior maintenance starting Monday, August 10. We expect to reopen the library on Monday, August 17. We appreciate your patience as we continue working to make improvements to our libraries. www.queenslibrary.org/about-us/loc...
There are only a few days left to make your gift go twice as far for QPL! Resorts World New York City and Everi are matching all gifts up to $25,000 through July 31, but time is running out. Help keep our shelves full of books that inspire, educate and bring joy! queenslibrary.org/support/buya...
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Queens BP Donovan Richards on Instagram: "The families of Douglaston and Little Neck deserve a first-class library to call their own. That's exactly what they will get with the new library on Norther...
8 likes, 0 comments - queensbprichards on July 27, 2026: "The families of Douglaston and Little Neck deserve a first-class library to call their own. That's exactly what they will get with the new li...
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July is #DisabilityPrideMonth! Celebrate Disability Pride with us at our upcoming special programs. www.queenslibrary.org/calendar?sea...
👣 Discover 250 years of American history in Flushing, Queens! Founded in 1645 as "Vlissingen," Flushing was a beacon of religious freedom. See how local history shaped the nation in Pt 2 of #America250 with @qplnyc.bsky.social! Full tour: bit.ly/Flushing250
Summer is a time to read and explore! We invite you to discover our programs and activities for children, teens, and adults; enjoy our curated booklists for every reading level; and so much more. Join Us this #SummerAtTheLibrary and let us know: What’s Your Story? summerreading.queenslibrary.org
Join us and author A.M. Gittlitz at Jackson Heights Library on Saturday, July 25 at 2:30PM for our conversation about his bestselling book "Metropolitans," which traces the electric and calamitous history of the New York #Mets! queenslibrary.org/calendar/in-... www.instagram.com/queenscapes/...
Before New York, there was nature. This exhibit created by @nybg.bsky.social will show us what NYC (and Queens!) looked like over 400 years ago! Learn More about "Before New York," coming to Central Library as part of #America250 starting Saturday, July 25. queenslibrary.org/calendar/bef...
