The general election is today, Tuesday, November 8! Voters in New York will elect the New York State Governor, members of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, members of the State Senate and Assembly, and many other State offices. Voters will also have a say in…
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On October 29, 2012, Hurricane Sandy made landfall in the Tri-State area. The impact of the superstorm was immediate and devastating across New York City, especially on the Rockaway Peninsula, where people lost electricity, water, and heat for several days and thousands of…
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Congratulations to the young people who completed all their reading challenges this summer, making them eligible to participate in our Summer Reading Raffle! We just finished our prize drawing, and here are our winners! Early Learning Winners of Apple iPads Kaya W. from…
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Tuesday, August 23, 2022 is Primary Election Day, and several of our branches will serve as polling sites. Queens residents will cast their votes at the East Elmhurst, Lefferts, North Forest Park, and Richmond Hill branches, from 6AM to 9PM. Is your library where you should…
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New York City is officially going through a heat wave, and Queens Public Library is here to help! If you don’t have air conditioning in your home or your apartment, or if you are at risk for heat-related illness, please visit your local library. Public libraries in New York…
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