👣 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

👣 Walk through 250 yrs of American history in Queens! From Flushing to Newtown, 3 virtual tours reveal how local stories shaped the nation. First in our #America250 series with Urban Archive & Queens Public Library! 🔗 Guided tours on @urbanarchive: buff.ly/JyqToRw 🙏 Thanks Lori & Ying!

#TBT to summer 1934 at Rockaway Beach! 🌊 Before AC, this was how you beat a Queens heatwave. Check out this crew keeping cool outside the Park Inn Baths on the Rockaway Park boardwalk at Beach 115th Street. 😎 Stay cool, everyone! 📸Emil R. Lucev Collection #QPLarchives #RockawayBeach #NYC1930s

Disability Unite, in partnership with Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, invites you to the Queens Disability Pride Resource Fair, at Flushing Library on Wednesday, July 15 at 3PM. Register Now: tinyurl.com/QPLdisabilitypride

What's Happening at QPL in July? Join us as we celebrate #SummerAtTheLibrary, the #WorldCup, and #America250! Plus, QPL is offering #FreeSummerMeals for kids and teens, all summer long! youtu.be/y8C8MCr6aKU

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New York City is going through a heat wave and Queens Public Library is here to help! Please visit your local library if you need an air-conditioned Cooling Center to #BeatTheHeat! queenslibrary.org/about-us/new...

Queens was once dappled with ponds and streams that vanished as the borough grew. John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport—originally Idlewild—is a prime example of how massive infrastructure permanently reshaped the borough's natural waterscape. #QPLarchives #JFKairport #NYCwaterways #HistoricMaps

50 years ago in July 1976, the American Freedom Train hit NYC for the U.S. Bicentennial! These photos capture the Queens Village/Belmont Park stop, featuring Miss U.S.A. Barbara Peterson, a U.S. Marine color guard, and local officials.✨ #QPLArchives #QueensVillage #USA250 #FreedomTrain

We are pleased to announce that three QPL locations — Central Library in Jamaica, Far Rockaway Library, and Jackson Heights Library — will stay open during #IndependenceDay Weekend to serve as NYC Cooling Centers! #BeatTheHeat Learn More: www.queenslibrary.org/about-us/new...

A bird's-eye view of Jamaica, Queens in 1972 ✨ This aerial shot looks SW from around 90th Ave & Sutphin Boulevard - King Manor and Rufus King Park are visible in the lower left corner. #QPLArchives #JamaicaQueens #USA250 #NYC1970s #KingManor #RufusKingPark

#TBT to June 1965 at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair! 🌍 Fairgoers catch a ride on a "Glide-a-Ride" tram - the Unisphere is in the background. 📸: Jean Moore Honoring Juneteenth: all @qplnyc.bsky.social locations will be closed Fri 6/19 Happy Summer Solstice & Father's Day on Sunday, 6/21! ☀️

Reminder: All Queens Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of #Juneteenth. Our digital media is always available from anywhere with an Internet connection — enjoy eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, music, movies, and more. queenslibrary.org/help/how-to-...

Congratulations to the 2026 #NBA Champions, the New York #Knicks, from All of Us at Queens Public Library! In honor of your incredible victory, here is the new logo for all our social media channels for the rest of June! Thank You for Bringing New York City Together!

All Queens Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of #Juneteenth. Our digital media is always available from anywhere with an Internet connection — enjoy eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, music, movies, and more. queenslibrary.org/help/how-to-...

New York City is going through a heat wave and Queens Public Library is here to help! Please visit your local library if you need an air-conditioned Cooling Center to #BeatTheHeat! queenslibrary.org/about-us/new... Learn More about what to do during Extreme Heat. nyc.gov/beattheheat

It’s soccer time! ⚽️ These 1961 International Soccer League team photos shot in Central Park, feature Spain’s team & the NY Americans. Formed in 1960 and dissolved in 1965, the ISL was a pioneer for the sport in the States, games were played uptown at the Polo Grounds stadium. #QPLarchives

Join us on Monday, June 8 at 6PM for this virtual workshop with Chef Liesha McKinley, who will help us explore the culinary history of #Juneteenth, learn about recipes and cookbooks that are rooted in culture and tradition, and much more! www.queenslibrary.org/calendar/jun...

The primary election is coming up on June 23—it’s time to get ready to vote! Visit our blog for important dates, voting FAQs, resources, upcoming QPL programs, and more. www.queenslibrary.org/about-us/new...

Queens Public Library will be marching in the #QueensPride Parade on Sunday, June 7 at 12PM in Jackson Heights. Come on out to support us and support #LGBTQIA+ #Pride! For more details about the Parade, visit: newqueenspride.org #PrideMonth #WeSpeakPride

This year, Queens Public Library proudly celebrates "Lit with Pride" — a recognition of the LGBTQIA+ community and the courage to live openly, love boldly, and share the stories that make us who we are. Learn More! queenslib.org/pride2026 #PrideMonth

Happy Pride! 🌈 We’re honoring Tarlach Mac Niallais Way in Sunnyside, Queens. An activist for LGBTQ+ & disability rights, Mac Niallais co-founded the inclusive St. Pat’s for All Parade in 2000. Explore his legacy via the Queens Name Explorer: bit.ly/436szC4

Listen to the award-winning third season of the @queensmemory.bsky.social Podcast, featuring stories from our borough's diverse Asian American communities. www.queenslibrary.org/spotlight/aa... #AANHPIHeritageMonth

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Queens Memory on Instagram: "Join us for a community listening party, celebrating the premiere of a new podcast episode - "Rockaway Memories." Through stories from Rockaway residents, the episode expl...

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Reminder: All QPL locations will be closed for #MemorialDay Weekend: Saturday, May 23; Sunday, May 24; and Monday, May 25. Our digital media is available from anywhere with an Internet connection—enjoy eBooks, music, movies, and more! queenslibrary.org/help/how-to-... #MemorialDayWeekend

#TBT to May 20, 1935 📸 Flushing Armory on Northern Blvd & Leavitt St. and the Flushing Memorial by Hermon MacNeil. The inscription reads: “The World War – In Memory Of Those Who Gave Their Lives.” Have a safe Memorial Day! Reminder: QPL locations closed May 23-25. #QPLarchives @qplnyc.bsky.social

It’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Join Us as we celebrate the Power in Unity and Strengthening Communities Together. Explore our special #AANHPI programs, book recommendations, and more at: queenslib.org/AANHPI2026 #AANHPIHeritageMonth

New York City is going through a heat wave and Queens Public Library is here to help! Please visit your local library if you need an air-conditioned Cooling Center to #BeatTheHeat! www.queenslibrary.org/about-us/new... Learn More about what to do during Extreme Heat. nyc.gov/beattheheat

Reminder: All QPL locations will be closed on Friday, May 15 so our employees can attend the Library's all-staff meeting. Our digital media is always available from anywhere with an Internet connection—enjoy eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, music, movies and more. queenslibrary.org/help/how-to-...

This May 1966 issue of Queensborough Magazine featured the Annual Building Awards sponsored by the Queens Chamber of Commerce🏆 One of the winners was the iconic "Macy's in the Round," building - now the Queens Place Mall. #QPLArchives #ElmhurstQueens

Join Us and @queensmemory.bsky.social at the Ravenswood Community Learning Center on Thursday, May 7! queenslib.org/4sQ4bQn www.instagram.com/queensmemory...

Queens Memory on Instagram: "Preserving Your New York Story: Recording Family Histories With Care Join the New York Genealogical & Biographical Society (@nyfamilyhistory) and community partner Queens...

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