Book bans and challenges in the United States reached an all-time high in 2023 and are continuing at an alarming rate. It's more important than ever to stand united against censorship and protect the freedom to read. New York City’s three public library systems — Queens Public…
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Mayor Adams Breaks Ground on Major Renovation of Queens Public Library’s Hollis Library Watch the video here at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl18RN5AxLE Library’s Interior to be Transformed with New Reading and Multi-Purpose Rooms, Redesigned Entrance, and More…
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A photo of the Sky Window displays at Baisley Park Library, created by QPL librarian Rose Kelly-Lyons. Authors: Rosalba Giarratano, Rita Karl, and Rose Kelly-Lyons Clouds come in all shapes and sizes, and observing them can be a fun family activity. But did you know that your…
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The Municipal Art Society of New York Names the Far Rockaway Library the City’s “Best New Building” (Queens, NY – September 23, 2024) Commissioner Thomas Foley of the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) and Queens Public Library President and CEO Dennis M…
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Banned Books Week is September 22 through September 28, and the American Library Association has reported historic highs in the number of challenged and banned book titles. It is more important than ever, as a community of readers who appreciate the depth, richness, and…
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