So what, exactly, is Broken Heart Week?Broken Heart Week (February 12–18) is a time to celebrate loves won and lost. Sure, February 14 is Valentine’s Day, but at Queens Library, every facet of love and heartbreak will be explored in this week-long program.Several of our…
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In honor of African-American History Month, we're paying tribute to a special selection of notable African-American writers. Check this blog post every week in February for updates! February 3: Langston Hughes February 7: Naomi Jackson February 10: Darryl "DMC" McDaniels…
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In honor of African-American History Month, Queens Library’s Culture Connection will host four special events at Central Library in Jamaica showcasing the diverse role of music in the African-American experience. As part of this series, we’re pleased to welcome Joe Okonkwo to…
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The latest chapter of a magical series; a psychological thriller; a Pulitzer Prize winner; a dystopian classic; and the newest books from literary icons—these were some of the most popular reads at Queens Library in 2016.Our customers checked out nearly 13 million items this…
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Congratulations to Queens Library President and CEO Dennis M. Walcott, the Queens Tribune’s 2016 Person of the Year!In the Tribune’s special issue honoring Dennis Walcott, you can learn more about his background, his life in public service, and his plans for the future of Queens…
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