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World Cup in the World's Borough!
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Join Us for World Cup football fun at the Library!
QPL Celebrates Pride Month!
Join us as we salute the LGBTQIA+ community and the courage to live openly, love boldly, and share our stories.
Join us as we salute the LGBTQIA+ community and the courage to live openly, love boldly, and share our stories.
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Get Instant Access to these great books celebrating the New York Knicks!
Stay Cool at the Library!
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Please visit us if you need an air-conditioned Cooling Center to Beat The Heat!
Celebrate Juneteenth, All Month Long!
Join us as we honor this important day in U.S. history.
Join us as we honor this important day in U.S. history.
Get Ready To Vote In June!
The deadline to register to vote in the Primary Election is June 13. Make sure your voice is heard!
The deadline to register to vote in the Primary Election is June 13. Make sure your voice is heard!
Summer at the Library
Explore our programs and services; enjoy our curated booklists for every reading level; and so much more.
Explore our programs and services; enjoy our curated booklists for every reading level; and so much more.
QPL 130: Trading Cards
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Collect your QPL Trading Cards to celebrate our 130th anniversary!
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Your donation will help more neighbors learn, grow and thrive this summer.
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C.R.A.F.T. – Creating, Relating, and Forging Traditions

Crafts

C.R.A.F.T. – Creating, Relating, and For...

Jun 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Queensbridge

C.R.A.F.T. is a hands-on DIY program designed to bring generations t...

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Dungeons & Dragons

Gaming

Dungeons & Dragons

Jun 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Peninsula

Ever wanted to explore dangerous dungeons, battle fearsome dragons, ...

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Food for Life: African American Culinary Heritage

Black Heritage

Food for Life: African American Culinary...

Jun 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library

Please join us and a licensed Food for Life instructor as we explore...

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Urban Survivors with Scavenger Stories Learning

Children’s Program, General

Urban Survivors with Scavenger Stories L...

Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Fresh Meadows

Join Scavenger Stories to uncover the mysteries of our natural world...

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Juneteenth: Herstory in Motion: Honoring Dr. Opal Lee (Conversation and Film Screening)

Films

Juneteenth: Herstory in Motion: Honoring...

Jun 16, 5:45pm - 7:15pm

Langston Hughes

Dr. Opal Lee is known as "The Grandmother of Juneteenth" because her...

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Loom Knitting & Crochet

Adult Program, General

Loom Knitting & Crochet

Jun 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Laurelton

Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience level! Loom knitting p...

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Climate Ready Workshops

Environmental

Climate Ready Workshops

Jun 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Flushing

Explore the impact of climate change on Queens communities. Discover...

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Bingo Thursdays

Gaming

Bingo Thursdays

Jun 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

South Hollis

Join us for a fun afternoon of Bingo for all ages!

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Cambria Heights Gardening Club

Adult Program, General

Cambria Heights Gardening Club

Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Cambria Heights

Cambria Heights community gardeners will meet on the 3rd Thursday ev...

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Celebrate Juneteenth with Food for Life and Arverne Art Nights

Adult Program, General

Celebrate Juneteenth with Food for Life ...

Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Arverne

Celebrate Juneteenth with Arverne Art Nights Craft Club and Food for...

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NYC Mayor's Public Engagement Unit at QPL

Adult Program, General

NYC Mayor's Public Engagement Unit at QP...

Jun 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Corona

The Mayor's Public Engagement Unit (PEU) is holding tabling hours at...

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Culture Connection: Celebrating Miles Davis at 100 with Wayne Tucker & the Bad Mothas

Concerts

Culture Connection: Celebrating Miles Da...

Jul 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Central Library

QPL’s Culture Connection is delighted to host this centenary celebra...

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World Cup

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World Cup in the World Borough: Queens…

June 12, 2026

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Stay Cool at the Library! (Updated 6/11)

June 11, 2026

New York City is officially going through a heat wave, and Queens…

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Summer at the Library Kickoff

Press Release

City-Wide Summer Reading Program…

June 9, 2026

Left to right: Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels, Queens Public…

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Get Ready To Vote In June!

June 5, 2026

The primary election is coming up on June 23—it’s time to get ready…

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lactation chairs

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Queens Public Library Partners with …

June 1, 2026

Queens Public Library Partners with MediSys Health Network to …

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QPL's Juneteenth 2026 logo: a drawing of a large pastel-colored bird, with blue birds flying in its wake, a broken chain, and the words "QPL Celebrates Juneteenth: Juneteenth Brings Balance to America's Celebration of Freedom," on a red background.

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QPL Celebrates Juneteenth!

June 1, 2026

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.…

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Google grant announcement

Press Release

Google.org Awards New York City Public…

May 27, 2026

Left to right: Olalekan Omodunbi - Chief of Staff for NYS…

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General

Mental Health Awareness Month: Books,…

May 1, 2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!Queens Public Library is part…

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Central turns 60

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QPL’s Central Library Building on…

April 20, 2026

Left to right: Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice Julie Su, QPL…

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Education

Climate Ready Workshops and Resources

April 13, 2026

QPL's Climate Ready WorkshopsQPL's Climate Ready Workshops explore…

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Hillcrest Children's Room

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Assemblywoman Nily Rozic Joins…

April 7, 2026

Left to right: Assembly Member Weprin, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng,…

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Earth Month at QPL

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Earth Month at QPL

April 1, 2026

Join QPL to Celebrate Earth Month in April!QPL is working to…

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