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Flushing

Rep. Meng joins Queens-based author to read to kids at Queens Public Library in Flushing

By Patrick Stachniak

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News

Fantasy author Rebecca Yarros tops reading lists across Queens libraries in 2025

By Shane O’Brien

Won distributes toys at an event at Ravenswood Houses on Friday. Photo courtesy of office of Council Member Julie Won.

Politics

Won, community groups distribute more than 1,000 toys to D26 children, with 2 giveaways remaining

By Shane O’Brien

Elected officials and QPL staff broke ground on the $14 million renovation of Astoria Library Friday afternoon. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

News

QPL breaks ground on major $14 million renovation of Astoria Library

By Shane O’Brien

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Jamaica

QPL receives $316K donation from National Grid for expanded STEM programming for teens

By Ethan Marshall

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Glendale

Sen. Addabbo, QPL hold day of family-friendly activities in celebration of Library Card Sign-Up Month

By Ethan Marshall

Artwork by Barrington Brissett that will feature at Marissa Lowe's "Uplifted" exhibition. Photo courtesy of Marissa Lowe.

News

New exhibition celebrating Black and brown artists to launch at Cambria Heights library

By Shane O’Brien

Council Member Shekar Krishnan at QPL's Jackson Heights branch on Sunday. Photo courtesy of the office of Council Member Shekar Krishnan.

Jackson Heights

Krishnan, QPL celebrate return of seven-day service at Jackson Heights library

By Shane O’Brien

State Sen. Mike Gianaris with QPL President and CEO Dennis Walcott. Photo courtesy of State Sen. Mike Gianaris.

News

Gianaris provides $100k in funding for QPL split across four library branches

By Shane O’Brien

Hunters Point library renamed Hunters Point Library and Environmental Education Center

Hunters Point library renamed Hunters Point Library and Environmental Education Center

QPL's location at Hunters Point is one of five Queens libraries to be expanded to seven-day service. Courtesy of Friends of Hunters Point Library

News

Seven-day service extended to five Queens libraries as part of city budget expansion

By Shane O’Brien

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News

Queens Public Library earns spot on Forbes’ best midsize employers list

By Czarinna Andres

Long Island City

Queens Public Library finalizes lease for new Court Square branch in Long Island City

Long Island City

Queens Public Library to return to Court Square with new branch at 5PointzLIC

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Hollis

Mayor, elected officials break ground on $7.4 million renovation of Hollis Library

By Czarinna Andres

Long Island City

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

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Astoria

Steinway Library reopens following $4.9 million rehabilitation project

By Bill Parry

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Douglaston

Community Board 11 approves design for Douglaston Library

By Jenna Bagcal

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Top stories to watch for in northeast Queens in 2022

By Jenna Bagcal

Arts & Entertainment

Queens Public Library celebrates Juneteenth with series of events

By Bill Parry

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Arts & Entertainment

QNS Weekender: 11 things to do in Queens

By Jenna Bagcal

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Anthony Nicodemo at the Gay City News Impact Awards in 2017.

LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees

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Fresh snow activities for kids. Girl and boy lying on snow at winter weather

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8 Easy Fresh Snow Activities That Keep Kids Outside Longer