Posted in Press Release | July 19, 2019
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Friday, July 19, 2019
18 QPL LOCATIONS TO SERVE AS CITY-DESIGNATED COOLING CENTERS ON SUNDAY, JULY 21
JAMAICA, N.Y. – Queens Public Library will open 15 additional branches on Sunday, July 21, to serve as NYC Emergency Management-designated cooling…
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Posted in News | July 18, 2019
New York City is going through a heat wave, and Queens Public Library is here to help with special hours of operation this weekend!
Eighteen QPL locations will be open on Sunday, July 21 from 12 pm to 5 pm to serve as NYC cooling centers. (This includes the three branches…
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Posted in News | July 17, 2019
Above: A family shows off their new books courtesy of the JetBlue vending machine.
Last week, JetBlue installed a free book vending machine at Central Library as part of its Soar With Reading initiative, which promotes literacy and reading. The vending machine is full of…
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Posted in General | July 17, 2019
Every spring, trees and plants release pollen into the air and this pollen can trigger an immune response.
This process is commonly referred to as “having allergies.” Dr. Joseph Cooke from NewYork-Presbyterian Queens shares the following tips to help individuals who may suffer…
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Posted in General | July 17, 2019
One of the hardest things about living in New York City is staying cool during the summer. If you don’t have air conditioning in your home or your apartment, especially during a summer heatwave, please visit your local library!
All public libraries in New York City serve as…
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