Drawings of several people, in various emotional states, surrounded by drawings of flowers, on a green background, with the words Mental Health Awareness Month.
Posted in General | May 7, 2024
Mental Health Awareness Month: Books, Programs, and More
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Queens Public Library is joining the national movement to bring awareness to mental health, and to fight the stigma that surrounds the topic. Throughout the month of May, QPL will be offering programs, workshops, and resources designed to…
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A teenage girl admires a dress.
Posted in Teens | May 2, 2024
Teens: Register for the Prom x QPL Dress Giveaway!
Hey QPL Teens: registration for our Prom x QPL Prom Dress Giveaway is now open! We have hundreds of brand-new and gently used dresses, shoes, handbags, and jewelry, all of which were generously donated by members of the Queens community (and beyond) to help make prom fun,…
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QPL's AANHPI 2024 graphic: green, purple, pink, and blue flowers; red, green, and yellow spirals; an orange background; and the words “QPL Celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Advancing Leaders Through Innovation.”
Posted in Events | May 1, 2024
It’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
It’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! This year, Queens Public Library joins our nation in paying homage to the visionaries and trailblazers who have shaped AANHPI history, made lasting contributions to our country, and continue to influence…
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Posted in Press Release | April 24, 2024
Statement from BPL President Linda E. Johnson, NYPL President Anthony W. Marx, and Queens Public Library President Dennis M. Walcott Regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 Executive Budget Announcement
April 24, 2024—The presidents of New York City’s three library systems (Brooklyn Public Library, The New York Public Library, and Queens Public Library) issued the following statement today. “We are deeply disappointed that the FY25 executive budget failed to reverse…
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It’s National Volunteer Week 2024!
Posted in General | April 21, 2024
It’s National Volunteer Week!
Happy National Volunteer Week! Service Takes Many Forms here at the Library, and every year, during this national celebration of volunteers and volunteerism, we take some time to recognize our incredible volunteers here at Queens Public Library. This recognition includes the…
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