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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You’ve worked your tail off for four years of high school, and you’re ready for your next adventure: college! By now, you’ve thought about what schools would be a great fit for you and help you nurture your interests and passions, meet new friends, and hopefully find…
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We're proud to continue the fight against censorship and spotlight banned books. We're inspired by this list of the 100 most popular banned and challenged books in circulation at Queens Public Library during the past decade. These stories will open your mind to new…
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Check out our list of recently released books for all ages, including a variety of absorbing novels, twisty thrillers, and mind-expanding nonfiction—from Kristin Dwyer’s debut YA romance Some Mistakes Were Made, to Linda Villarosa’s Under the Skin, which examines the toll…
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This June (and beyond), Queens Public Library is taking a stand against censorship and the growing national trend of book bans. The American Library Association recently announced that it tracked an “unprecedented” number of challenges to library, school, and university…
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