Potential Budget Cuts Threaten Universal Six Day Service, which NYC Has Had Since 2015 December 11, 2023—New York City’s three library systems issued a statement today regarding the potential of another 5% cut in funding in FY24.  “This coming weekend marks the last day of…
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“Brooklyn Public Library, Queens Public Library, and The New York Public Library regret to announce that as a result of mid-year budget cuts, we must eliminate seven-day service across the city, including ending Sunday service at the vast majority of branches that currently…
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Queens Public Library Observes Banned Books Week, October 1-7, with Author Talks, Open Mics, Book Lists and a Citywide Day of Action Celebrating the Freedom to Read  Queens, NY_Queens Public Library will defend the freedom to read during Banned Books Week, October 1-7, through…
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Queens Public Library Opens New Teen Center at Long Island City Library and Reopens Three Renovated Teen Centers at Cambria Heights, Central and Flushing Libraries  Each Site, Funded Through a Substantial Investment from Mayor Eric Adams, Features New Computers, Gaming Systems…
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Queens Public Library To Celebrate Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary With a Star-Studded, Two-Day Summit August 3-4 at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center Lineup Features Conversations With Hip Hop Greats, Hands-On Workshops, Interactive Exhibits, Augmented Reality Experiences, DJ and…
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