Press Releases

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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NYC Libraries Launch Citywide Summer at the Library Campaign to Support Students  Initiative features giveaway of 15,000 books at select branches provided by the New York Life Foundation and highlights activities at branches across the five boroughs JUNE 4, 2024—New York City’…
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QPL To Celebrate Expansion of Mitchell-Linden Library and Addition of New Computer Center FLUSHING, NY_ Queens Public Library President and CEO Dennis M. Walcott will welcome elected officials and community members to a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the expansion of…
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QPL Cuts the Ribbon on Its Transformed Elmhurst Library Garden  National Grid Grant Supports Beautification of Elmhurst and Five Other Library Gardens ELMHURST, NY _ Queens Public Library President and CEO Dennis M. Walcott was joined today by National Grid representatives and…
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NYC Libraries Rally to Restore $58.3M As Library Services Dwindle Most Libraries Will Lose A Full Day Of Service If Cuts Go Through — In Addition to Continued Elimination of Seven-Day Service Visuals available here May 21, 2024 – The presidents of the city’s three public…
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