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Queens Public Library to celebrate Black History Month with over 70 events and activities

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Feb. 3, 2025 By Colum Motherway This February, Queens Public Library (QPL) is inviting the public to celebrate Black History Month with an exciting lineup of over 70 events and activities.  From author talks and concerts to theater performances and art exhibits, QPL is spotlighting the many facets of Black heritage and culture with…

Author to give talk about ‘much-needed biography’, An Irish Passion For Justice, at Jackson Heights Library

Dec. 4, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Dec. 4, 2024 By Colum Motherway Join renowned author and Queens resident Robert Polner for an insightful talk about the life of Paul O’Dwyer, a trailblazing Irish-American attorney, politician and activist. Polner will discuss the biography An Irish Passion for Justice: The Life of Rebel New York Attorney Paul… Read more »

QBP Richards announces two new appointments to Queens Public Library Board of Trustees

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Oct. 8, 2024 By QNS News Team Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. announced the appointments of Alexandria Sumpter-Delves and Johanna Carmona to the Queens Public Library Board of Trustees on Thursday, Oct. 3. The Queens Public Library Board of Trustees is governed by a 19-member board that includes appointees from the Mayor and…

Queens World Film Festival to host special screening in Long Island City of ‘Listening Tour’ stories on hope and resilience

Queens World Film Festival

Sep. 26, 2024 By Bill Parry The Queens World Film Festival creative community will gather Friday evening at The Local in Long Island City for a special screening of “The Listening Tour,” an ongoing project in conjunction with Queens Public Library to create a historical record of life in Queens during the COVID-19 lockdown.…

Senator Addabbo brings Mobile Office to Queens libraries this fall

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Sep. 18, 2024 By Czarinna Andres State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. will bring his Mobile Office to various Queens Library locations throughout the autumn months, offering constituents an opportunity to meet with him and discuss personal or community issues. Addabbo, who is also the Chairman of the Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering,…

Queens Public Library tentatively agrees deal to open new Court Square branch

The 5PointzLIC residential complex in Court Square.

Sep. 16, 2024 By sobrien Sept. 16, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Queens Public Library (QPL) is set to open a new branch at the 5PointzLIC residential complex in Court Square after its board of trustees voted to approve a 15-year lease at the site. The new branch will be located in a 4,500-square-foot space on… Read more »

Summer play festival returns to Queens Library in Astoria Saturday, Aug. 17

Aug. 13, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Aug. 13, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A number of short plays will take place at the Queens Library Astoria branch this Saturday, Aug. 17, as part of the annual Equity Library Summer Play Festival.  The festival, founded in 2010 by Astoria resident Johnny Culver, takes place across the city… Read more »