Written by Clara Ontal Antoinette Jamilah Ali-Sanders was an accomplished landscape architect and community activist. She broke barriers in her academic and professional career, paving the way in urban planning, landscape architecture, and education advocacy. At the intersection…
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It's time for the 2023-2024 School Year! School is back in session, and you and your family will be ready, with help from Queens Public Library!   Back-to-School Guide QPL is here for kids, parents, caregivers, and educators with our extensive Back-to-School Guide in…
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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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QPL's Teen Committee has come up with these great steps to help you make the most of your upcoming school year. Don't miss the Grand Reopening of QPL's newly renovated Teen Centers, and the debut of our new Teen Center at Long Island City Library, starting Tuesday, September 12…
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Gardening is a fun and engaging hobby for children and adults, with many benefits! The benefits of gardening include: Doing good for the planet. Reducing stress and anxiety. Bonding with family, friends, and members of your community. You can get into gardening with a little…
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