Press Releases

2023 has seen a steep rise in book bans and censorship in classrooms, school libraries, and public libraries across the United States. Queens Public Library, Brooklyn Public Library, and the New York Public Library are dedicated to free and open access to information and…
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The humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Ukraine continues to affect millions of people, including those still living there and those who have fled the country to escape the conflict. Queens Public Library will continue to compile resources and information to help those…
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Queens Public Library Observes Banned Books Week, October 1-7, with Author Talks, Open Mics, Book Lists and a Citywide Day of Action Celebrating the Freedom to Read  Queens, NY_Queens Public Library will defend the freedom to read during Banned Books Week, October 1-7, through…
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Queens Public Library Opens New Teen Center at Long Island City Library and Reopens Three Renovated Teen Centers at Cambria Heights, Central and Flushing Libraries  Each Site, Funded Through a Substantial Investment from Mayor Eric Adams, Features New Computers, Gaming Systems…
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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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