This February, teams of middle-school students arrived at Flushing Library for the QPL FIRST LEGO League Robotics Tournament. This exciting day involved parents and siblings as the audience for an event full of innovation and teamwork. The students spent 16 weeks preparing for…
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One morning in the Children’s Library Discovery Center at Central Library, a group of 10 young children and their parents and caregivers gathered to learn the skills they need to be ready for school. The workshop’s theme was “fun in school,” and students were getting a taste of…
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Our Black History Month celebration of African American icons past and present is nearing its end, but there are still great programs and events for you to enjoy and participate in at our libraries! We want to know how you or someone you know has been inspired by an African…
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On April 21, 2020, Queens Public Library’s St. Albans branch will celebrate its centennial. The present building, located at 191-05 Linden Boulevard, was erected in 1968 and dedicated on March 10, 1969. Prior to this time, the library was located near Everitt Place and Linden…
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New Collaboration Brings Public Opinion to the Public Through the Queens Public Library System Non-Profits, Media, Educators and Engaged Citizens Can Access Current and Historical Public Opinion Data Queens, NY (February 18, 2020)—Among other things, public libraries equip…
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