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…
Jan. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The Triveni Times, a prominent media network serving South Asian and immigrant communities, honored seven distinguished community media journalists at an awards ceremony last month. The event, held at the Queens Public Library in Corona on Dec. 18 recognized their dedication to amplifying underrepresented voices and fostering cultural dialogue through journalism.…
Dec. 19, 2024 By Pilar Deleon The auditorium of the Queens Central Library in Jamaica is set to undergo a comprehensive transformation thanks to $11 million in secured funding from the New York City Council and Mayor Eric Adams. Council Member Nantasha Williams, Speaker Adrienne Adams, members of the Queens Delegation, and Queens Public…
Oct. 21, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Mayor Eric Adams and city officials broke ground Thursday on a $7.4 million renovation of the Queens Public Library (QPL) at Hollis. Mayor Adams, QPL President Dennis M. Walcott, New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Commissioner Thomas Foley, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., Assembly…
Oct. 10, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 10, 2024 By Shane O’Brien State Sen. Mike Gianaris hosted the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) at the Queens Public Library in Elmhurst Wednesday to help local residents secure their REAL IDs, which will be required to board domestic flights and access some federal facilities starting May next year…. Read more »
Oct. 8, 2024 By Athena Dawson The Laurelton branch of the Queens Public Library (QPL) is set to reopen its doors on Tuesday, Oct. 8, after being closed for seven months for renovations. The library, located at 134-26 225th St., will resume service at 1 p.m. on its reopening day. The Laurelton library had…
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…
Sep. 26, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The newly reopened Queens Public Library Far Rockaway branch, located at 16-37 Central Ave., was named as the “Best New Building” by the Municipal Art Society of New York during its 2024 MASterworks Awards. The New York City Department of Design and Construction (NYC DDC) handled the library’s design and…
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,…
Sep. 17, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Queens Public Library (QPL) will join libraries nationwide in marking Banned Books Week from Sept. 22-28 with a series of events and programs, reinforcing its strong advocacy for intellectual freedom as book censorship surges nationwide. As part of the city’s participation in Banned Books Week, QPL will…