Since April is National Poetry Month, we asked our librarians and staff members to share their favorite poems and poets. Stop by your local library to discover (or rediscover) these fantastic purveyors of verse! “My favorite poet is Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, and her poem that…
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This Women’s History Month, we celebrated Inspiring Women in Science with ways to learn more about women who have achieved great things in different scientific fields—these included bingo and trivia games at our branches. We also distributed science activities at all of our…
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In honor of National Poetry Month, and Immigrant Heritage Week, we are very pleased to share some poems from the outgoing Queens Poet Laureate, Maria Lisella. Maria has served as Queens Poet Laureate—the person charged with promoting a love of poetry and literacy throughout our…
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April 18, 2019 - Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, in partnership with Queens Public Library and Queens College, today announced the launch of an open call for applications for the next Queens Poet Laureate, a prestigious position charged with promoting a love of poetry and…
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This April 2, Queens Public Library launched its Renewed Promise to the Public with a new visual identity, new tagline, new website, and new commitment to higher levels of customer service, including translation devices at every branch. Staff shared what this initiative means to…
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