Press Releases

Enriching activities planned to combat summer slide at all three library systems May 7, 2019—New York City’s three library systems are strengthening citywide summer reading and other youth educational programs over the next two years with a $1 million grant from the New York…
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Extension Adds Seven Months to QPL’s $1-a-Year Sublease, As Search for New Space Continues LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. - Queens Public Library President and CEO Dennis M. Walcott today announced the Library is finalizing an agreement with Citi that will enable QPL’s Court Square…
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April 18, 2019 - Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, in partnership with Queens Public Library and Queens College, today announced the launch of an open call for applications for the next Queens Poet Laureate, a prestigious position charged with promoting a love of poetry and…
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New poll states New Yorkers say libraries make a significant positive impact, are key to supporting progressive city initiatives, and need increased support, even as City budget cuts loom Change Research poll shows 95% of New Yorkers say a loss of library service would impact…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, April 2, 2019 Queens Library Changes Its Name to Queens Public Library, As It Renews Its Promise to the Public with a New Visual Identity, New Website, and Enhanced Approach to Customer Service QUEENS, N.Y. _ Queens Library President and CEO…
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