The Municipal Art Society of New York Names the Far Rockaway Library the City’s “Best New Building” (Queens, NY – September 23, 2024) Commissioner Thomas Foley of the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) and Queens Public Library President and CEO Dennis M…
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Banned Books Week is September 22 through September 28, and the American Library Association has reported historic highs in the number of challenged and banned book titles. It is more important than ever, as a community of readers who appreciate the depth, richness, and…
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New York City’s Public Libraries Receive $4 Million Grant from Carnegie Corporation  Funding will help libraries meet the demand for English language and workforce development among adults and expand civic engagement programs and college and career coaching among teens New…
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Queens Public Library And 5pointzlic Developer Reach Tentative Deal For A New Court Square Branch Jackson Avenue Residential Complex Set to Replace QPL’s Former Home at One Court Square QUEENS, NY _ Queens Public Library announced today that its Board of Trustees last night…
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Every year, Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) celebrates the achievements of Hispanic Americans and their contributions to our nation and our culture. Our theme “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together” embodies the essence of the Hispanic journey and…
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