We asked Leslie Adatto, author of 111 Rooftops in New York That You Must Not Miss, for some of her favorite Queens rooftops. These are her selections: Queens has a huge variety of public access rooftops, and here are a few notable ones.  Brooklyn Grange Flagship Farm on…
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Here are some of the new books coming to the Library for adults, children, and teens—from bedtime stories to novels by celebrated authors to travel sagas. September 3, 2019Quichotte (adult) by Salman Rushdie Starred by both Publishers Weekly and Kirkus, this novel tells the…
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The Forest Hills library was Susan Isaacs’ haven during high school—and this fall, she’ll be returning to talk about her latest novel, Takes One To Know One. (Get your free tickets!) Isaacs, the author of fourteen novels, says the library was “my Versailles, the palace of…
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OCTOBER 4, 2019—The following is a statement from Queens Public Library President and CEO Dennis M. Walcott about Hunters Point Library: Our goal is to be inclusive and provide access and opportunity to all. We will move the books to another location in the library and provide…
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For the past three years, the Queens Public Library Foundation has invited QPL staff members to submit ideas for new and innovative programs that address the specific needs of their communities. This October, the 2019 Innovation Fund awarded grants of up to $10,000 each to…
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