Eric Klinenberg, author of the new book Palaces for The People, advocates for libraries as part of social infrastructure that promotes interactions between people from all walks of life. But he says he was a latecomer to public libraries, since he grew up in Chicago in the…
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We asked Richard Panchyk, author of Hidden History of Queens, to tell us about one of Queens’ historic holiday places—and its connection to one of the most famous poems ever written! Queens is home to a spot that is likely to have inspired nothing less than the modern version…
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Ndaba Mandela, a 35-year-old grandson of legendary South African leader Nelson Mandela, came to the Library this fall to discuss his new book about his grandfather’s lessons. Queens Library Hip Hop Coordinator Ralph McDaniels was excited to bring Mandela to Central Library for…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 19, 2018 New Energy Efficient Building to be Twice the Size of Current Library FAR ROCKAWAY, NY - The Far Rockaway Library, located at 1637 Central Avenue, will close next week in preparation for the construction of a new $33 million building.…
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(Astoria, NY) _ Queens Library President Dennis M. Walcott and NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Commissioner Lorraine Grillo joined Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, Council Member Costa Constantinides, State Senator Jose Peralta and Assembly Member Aravella…
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