Posted in General | August 17, 2016
“I have always associated Fridays with libraries,” says Florence Odigie from Arverne. “When I was younger, my mother would take me and my siblings to the Arverne Community Library to check out books for the week. Once I was older, I still continued this tradition and would often…
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Posted in Events | August 10, 2016
The multi-award-winning Japanese vocalist TiA will be joining us at Queens Library on Saturday, August 13—get your tickets now!TiA, who was born in Yokohama, Japan, signed a record contract with Epic Records when she was just 16. Shortly after that, her song “Ryuusei” was…
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Posted in Music | August 9, 2016
Looking for new music? Look no further than your local Queens Library! Every month, our expert staff will bring you the best of what's new in our physical and digital collections. Check out our music recommendations for August 2016! Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Getaway Few rock…
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Posted in Events | August 1, 2016
“Dreams Start Here” is the theme of our upcoming 2016 Autumn Gala, and I welcome you to join us and help support the Queens Library programs and services that encourage our children and teens to achieve their dreams.For many of our customers, the dream of a better life begins at…
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Posted in Music | July 20, 2016
We’re very happy to welcome the multi-talented Alton Fitzgerald White to Queens Library! A versatile singer, actor, and dancer, Alton has starred in several Broadway hits, including The Lion King, The Color Purple, Ragtime, Miss Saigon, and more. He has performed in concerts…
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