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Update: September 26, 2022, 12PM Free At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits Available At All QPL Locations Free at-home COVID-19 test kits are available for pick up at all QPL locations. The kits will be available during regular hours of service, until an hour before closing. Click here…
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The general election is coming up on November 8—it’s time to get ready to vote! Voters in New York will elect the New York State Governor, members of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, members of the State Senate and Assembly, and many other State offices.…
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Congratulations to the young people who completed all their reading challenges this summer, making them eligible to participate in our Summer Reading Raffle! We just finished our prize drawing, and here are our winners! Early Learning Winners of Apple iPads Kaya W. from…
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The tragedy of the war in Ukraine has stunned the world and triggered a humanitarian crisis that affects millions of civilians, including children. To help our customers understand the situation, Queens Public Library has compiled a list of resources, including trustworthy…
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Tuesday, August 23, 2022 is Primary Election Day, and several of our branches will serve as polling sites. Queens residents will cast their votes at the East Elmhurst, Lefferts, North Forest Park, and Richmond Hill branches, from 6AM to 9PM. Is your library where you should…
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