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Programs & Activities

Queens Public Library presents a diverse array of activities and events for all ages including kids, teens, and older adults. Our programs range from technology training to cultural performances and from job help to teleconferences for the homebound.

Arts Culture

Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture programming ranges from concerts to writing workshops.

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Community Outreach

Community Outreach

Community Outreach goes beyond the physical walls of our 62 libraries.

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For Adult Learners

For Adult Learners

Our Adult Learner Program offers ESOL, Adult Basic Education, and High School Equivalency instruction to adults and young adults.

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For Kids

Our programs for kids and parents include opportunities for early childhood and school-age kids spanning a variety of categories.

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For New Americans

For New Americans

The New Americans Program celebrates Queens residents’ cultures and helps newcomers understand life in the United States.

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For Older Adults

For Older Adults

Programs for older adults include Mail-A-Book services and Creative Aging courses. 

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For Teens

For Teens

Programs for teens range from college readiness to podcasting. 

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HealthWellness

Health & Wellness

Join us for fitness activities and informative workshops.

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Job Business Help

Job & Business Help

Queens Public Library provides specialized training and learning opportunities to job seekers, aspiring entrepreneurs, and business owners.

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Technology Training

Technology Training

Digital Literacy offers workshops, one-on-one assistance, certifications, and self-guided learning.

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FEATURED EVENTS

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Far Rockaway Chess Club

Adult Program, General

Far Rockaway Chess Club

Jan 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Far Rockaway

It's never too late to learn or improve at chess! We'll study the ga...

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Music & Me

Children’s Program, General

Music & Me

Jan 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

East Flushing

Children will have the opportunity to play and be exposed to a varie...

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Live Talk with Ralph McDaniels

Hip Hop

Live Talk with Ralph McDaniels

Jan 17, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

QPL Hip Hop Coordinator Ralph McDaniels and his special guests will ...

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Chess Club for Kids with Chess Chevra

Children’s Program, General

Chess Club for Kids with Chess Chevra

Jan 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Far Rockaway

Interested in learning chess? Join us on Sunday afternoons for chess...

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Monday Online Citizenship Class with Alex

Citizenship

Monday Online Citizenship Class with Ale...

Jan 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Learn everything you need to know about American history, government...

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Technology Open Lab (Bring Your Own Device: Basic Tech Help)

Computer Classes

Technology Open Lab (Bring Your Own Devi...

Jan 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

East Flushing

Join us for our Technology Open Lab on select Tuesdays and Wednesday...

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Literary Thursdays: Daniel Whiteson, Author of “Do Aliens Speak Physics?”

Adult Program, General

Literary Thursdays: Daniel Whiteson, Aut...

Jan 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Author and physicist Daniel Whiteson and best-selling cartoonist And...

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Culture Connection: Vinyl Dreams - A Collector's Legacy, featuring Gravesend Selector and Lulu Lewis

Concerts

Culture Connection: Vinyl Dreams - A Col...

Jan 31, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Central Library

Vinyl Dreams: A Collector’s Legacy is multi-media music spectacular ...

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Literary Thursdays: W. David Marx, Author of “Blank Space”

Adult Program, General

Literary Thursdays: W. David Marx, Autho...

Feb 5, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

“Blank Space: A Cultural History of the Twenty-First Century” is a r...

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Black History Month: Showcasing Black Women in STEM Careers

STEM

Black History Month: Showcasing Black Wo...

Feb 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Join Dr. Nicol Howard, Dr. Adrienne Stephenson, Dr. Lataisia Jones, ...

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Black History Month: Literary Thursdays: Brian Jones, Author of “Black History is for Everyone”

Adult Program, General

Black History Month: Literary Thursdays:...

Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Longtime educator Brian Jones explores how the study of Black histor...

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Black History Month: Literary Thursdays: Victor Luckerson, Author of “Built from the Fire”

Adult Program, General

Black History Month: Literary Thursdays:...

Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

In “Built from the Fire,” Victor Luckerson—an award-winning author a...

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