Posted in Events | July 13, 2020
During this time of quarantine, Queens Public Library has introduced our customers to QPL @ Night, our virtual nightlife hotspot for entertainment, arts, culture, learning, civic engagement, and more! Over the past four months, QPL @ Night developed several virtual pop-up…
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Posted in General | July 9, 2020
As we reopen, we want to be sure our customers have the most up-to-date information about COVID-19. These resources provide accurate information about the pandemic and research on COVID-19. We’ve also compiled a list of print and electronic books in English, Chinese, and…
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Posted in News | June 22, 2020
Tuesday, June 23, 2020 is Primary Election Day, and several of our branches will serve as polling sites. Queens residents will cast their votes at the Briarwood, Central, East Elmhurst, Elmhurst, Forest Hills, Kew Gardens Hills, Lefferts, Lefrak City, North Forest Park,…
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Posted in Press Release | June 17, 2020
QPL President and CEO Dennis M. Walcott visited the new NYC Health + Hospitals COVID-19 testing site at Windsor Park Library on June 18, 2020.   Mayor De Blasio Expands Testing Sites Citywide and Opens Mobile Units New NYC Health + Hospitals testing sites to launch today…
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Posted in Events | June 17, 2020
Juneteenth is an annual celebration of the end of slavery in the United States. This year, as we continue to stand up for racial justice, we're hosting two events and sharing booklists. Join us to hear the powerful experiences of black men as collected in the anthology Our…
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