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The catastrophic earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria in February has killed 50,000 people and left communities devastated in both countries. Here are some ways that you can help the survivors of this terrible tragedy. We will continue to update this page as more…
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Queens Public Library Partners With Libraries, Museums And Archives Across The Country To Celebrate 50 Years Of Hip Hop Highlights Include a Conversation with Rapper and Public Enemy Frontman Chuck D, Symposium on Hip Hop Style and Fashion, and Panel Discussion on the Genre’s…
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For the past year, 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 continue to understand the situation, and help in any way they can, Queens Public Library…
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Queens Public Library Celebrates Black History Month With Nearly 150 Programs Highlighting Black Resistance And The Many Facets Of Black Culture In Addition to Robust Programming, the Library Will Distribute Free Journals Featuring Important Milestones and Icons of Black…
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QPL Honors The Legacy Of Martin Luther King Jr. With Author Talks, Book Recommendations And Theatrical Performances A Virtual Conversation with Dr. Melba Pattillo Beals, One of the “Little Rock Nine,” Headlines the Library’s Commemoration Queens, NY_ Throughout the month of…
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