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No matter who you are, where you’re from, or where you want to go, at Queens Public Library, we speak your language.
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Learn More & Join Us on Thursday, Nov. 20 at Flushing Library!

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Promotional poster for the Queens Poetry Symposium at Flushing Library. 皇后區詩歌研討會在法拉盛圖書館舉辦的宣傳海報。
November 19, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Join us at Central Library (89-11 Merrick Boulevard in Jamaica) on Saturday, November 22 to celebrate indie authors who, with passionate commitment, bring together our local creative writing and reading communities!

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#IndieAuthorDay
Promotional graphic for QPL's program Celebrate Indie Authors at Central Library! Promotional graphic for QPL's program Celebrate Indie Authors at Central Library! — including a list of the participating authors.
November 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Reminder: Rego Park Library (91-41 63 Drive) will close starting Saturday, Nov. 22 for the construction of a new building.

The last day of public service will be Friday, Nov. 21.

We appreciate your patience as we make improvements to our libraries.
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Promotional flyer for the upcoming closure of Rego Park Library.
November 19, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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There's Still Time for Your Kids to Join our Dog Man Challenge and Read Like a Hero All Month Long!
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The Dog Man logo and the words "Series Reading Challenge 2025: Read Like a Hero" on a green background with a skyline silhouette.
November 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Our Literary Thursdays series continues with Zoe Dubno, who will talk about her piercing debut novel "Happiness and Love."

Join us on November 20 at 6PM!
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Picture of Zoe Dubno, the cover of her book "Happiness and Love," and promotional text for the QPL virtual program Literary Thursdays: Zoe Dubno, Author of "Happiness and Love."
November 18, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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#DidYouKnow you can support QPL through grants from Donor-Advised Funds?

Scheduling a grant is simple!

1. Use the link below, then click "Give now from your Donor-Advised Fund."
2. Enter your Donor-Advised Fund name in the box.
3. Click Go!
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Picture of a mother and child reading together, and the words "Special Matching Gift Offer: Donor-Advised Fund Grants Matched."
November 18, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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For 50 years, our award-winning Mail-A-Book service has enabled our homebound and disabled customers to borrow library materials without leaving their homes or care facilities.

Learn More about Mail-A-Book, including eligibility and how to apply.

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A celebratory graphic for Mail-A-Book's 50th Anniversary. It features fireworks and a flock of winged books that say "Mail-A-Book." The original 1975 Queens Borough Public Library advertisement for Mail-A-Book. It features a flock of winged books that say "Mail-A-Book," flying out of our Central Library location. A member of our Mail-A-Book team prepares books for delivery using our delivery pouches. A woman poses with QPL's Mail-A-Book delivery pouches and some books. She is outside and in front of a house.
November 17, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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We continued the Participatory Budgeting idea collection @qplnyc.bsky.social at Long Island City. Thank you to everyone who shared their million-dollar ideas for improving District 26!
November 12, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Reminder: Rego Park Library (91-41 63 Drive) will close starting Saturday, Nov. 22 for the construction of a new building.

The last day of public service will be Friday, Nov. 21.

We appreciate your patience as we make improvements to our libraries.
www.queenslibrary.org/about-us/loc...
Promotional flyer for the upcoming closure of Rego Park Library.
November 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Autumn in New York is in full swing, and colorful leaves signify the season like nothing else!

Try QPL's new #Kahoot Challenge, dive into the proverbial leaf pile, and see how many species of tree you can identify.

Don't forget to share it with your friends!

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The Kahoot! logo, in an autumn motif (with an acorn and a leaf replacing the Os in "Kahoot!")
November 15, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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Don't miss our next Open Mic for Poets and Writers at Central Library, with our featured reader Jacqueline Jones LaMon!

Join us on Sunday, November 16 at 2PM.
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Promotional flyer for the QPL program Open Mic for Poets and Writers with Jacqueline Jones LaMon.
November 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Songs of Living NYC 25
What a song celebration presented by
SohoRep
Come sing with us!
Love to @qplnyc.bsky.social Jamaica Brand and all the folks who attended our Story of the Sky circle with Morley and Chris Bruce, The Bruce’s. Love to all the artists and the production creatives.
November 9, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Congratulations to our "Vote As If Your Favorite Book Depends On It!" winning series:

Dog Man and The Hunger Games!

Thank You to All the Kids and #QPLTeens Who Voted!
A graphic of a stack of books turned into a ballot box, and the words "Congratulations to our Vote As If Your Favorite Book Depends On It! winning series: Dog Man and The Hunger Games! Thank You to All the Kids and Teens Who Voted!"
November 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Get Your #FreedomToRead Special Edition Library Card today!
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BFA Illustration Student Sammi Wu’s winning artwork for Queens Public Library’s first-ever Banned Books Library Card Design Contest is now available as a library card. Read more: https://link.sva.edu/3XluEHb

#sva #svanyc #svastudent #queenspubliclibrary #bannedbooks #illustration
November 13, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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We know that many New Yorkers lack sufficient access to nutritious food, and that it's increasingly difficult for people to afford the food they need.

If you are impacted by food insecurity, visit our blog to see our list of Food Security Resources in NYC.

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A brown paper bag and a cloth reusable bag, both filled with groceries.
November 12, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Reminder: Astoria Library (14-01 Astoria Blvd.) will close starting Saturday, Nov. 15 for renovations.

The last day of public service will be Friday, Nov. 14.

We appreciate your patience as we continue working to make improvements to our libraries.

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Promotional flyer for the upcoming closure of Astoria Library.
November 12, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Let’s get ready for #Thanksgiving!

Join us at the Library for holiday festivities and crafts throughout the month of November.
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Two arts-and-crafts turkeys made from leaves and construction paper.
November 12, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Last week, QPL visited the New York State Veterans Home in St. Albans to celebrate the renovation of the facility’s library and the launch of monthly service provided by our St. Albans Library.

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#VeteransDay
Squeeze balls with logos honoring our nation's veterans, and paper replicas of the Queens Mobile Library. A member of our Outreach staff serves one of the veterans at the New York State Veterans Home in St. Albans. Members of our Outreach team and the St. Albans Library staff ready to serve the veterans at the New York State Veterans Home in St. Albans. A veteran enjoys the book she has borrowed from the renovated library in the New York State Veterans Home in St. Albans.
November 12, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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Promotional graphic for the November 11 All-Day Access to Anne Frank The Exhibition.
November 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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All Queens Public Library locations are closed today, #VeteransDay, Tuesday, November 11.

We thank all #veterans for their service to our country.
A waving flag and the words "This Veterans Day, Queens Public Library would like to honor and thank all veterans for their service to our country."
November 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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#QPLHipHop Coordinator Ralph McDaniels invites you to A Night with Hip Hop Pioneers at Central Library on Thursday, November 13!

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#HipHopHistoryMonth
Promotional poster for the QPL program A Night with Hip Hop Pioneers.
November 11, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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Sesame Street on Instagram: "The neighborhood you love, bringing sunny days your way, now and forever. Happy #SesameStreetDay! Here’s to 56 years and counting! 💛💚"
Sesame Street has been a staple in many childhoods for 56 years, teaching valuable life lessons and iconic songs. From Elmo to Cookie Monster, the Muppets have captured hearts and minds. Join us as we...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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Queens Memory on Instagram: "📸 Personal Archiving in the Digital Age: A Multimedia Presentation and Story Share Join us for a special evening with documentary filmmaker and photographer Nick Capezzer...
In this multimedia presentation, documentary filmmaker Nick Capezzera shares his photographs and audiovisual materials from a decade-long project documenting Queens neighborhoods. Moderated by Natalie...
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November 10, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Our Literary Thursdays series continues with @sgj.bsky.social, author of the new horror classic "The Buffalo Hunter Hunter."

Join us on November 13 at 6PM!
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#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
Picture of Stephen Graham Jones, the cover of his book "The Buffalo Hunter Hunter," and promotional text for the QPL virtual program Native American Heritage Month: Literary Thursdays: Stephen Graham Jones, Author of "The Buffalo Hunter Hunter."
November 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Reminder: All QPL locations will be closed on #VeteransDay, Tuesday, Nov. 11.

We thank all #veterans for their service to our country.

Our digital media is always available from anywhere with an Internet connection—enjoy eBooks, eMagazines, music, movies and more.
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The word "Closed," a calendar page reading Tues, Nov. 11, and the words "All Queens Public Library locations will be closed for Veterans Day. We thank all veterans for their service to our country," on a yellow background.
November 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM