The best way to fight book banning is to read banned books! Queens Public Library is joining libraries and readers across the country during Banned Books Week (October 1-7) and beyond to celebrate the Freedom to Read. Join us for our virtual and in-person programs, help us…
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2023 has seen a steep rise in book bans and censorship in classrooms, school libraries, and public libraries across the United States. Queens Public Library, Brooklyn Public Library, and the New York Public Library are dedicated to free and open access to information and…
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The humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Ukraine continues to affect millions of people, including those still living there and those who have fled the country to escape the conflict. Queens Public Library will continue to compile resources and information to help those…
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Queens Public Library Observes Banned Books Week, October 1-7, with Author Talks, Open Mics, Book Lists and a Citywide Day of Action Celebrating the Freedom to Read  Queens, NY_Queens Public Library will defend the freedom to read during Banned Books Week, October 1-7, through…
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Where to go and what to do when mental health is an issue  If your little one develops a fever, you call the pediatrician. If she breaks an arm or sprains an ankle, you head to the orthopedist. But when your child is struggling with anxiety or acting out with worrisome behavior…
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