Queens Public Library

Ready to take your social media game to the next level?

Join us for this workshop on Thursday, August 1st at 2:30PM and learn the skills, tricks, and trends that will make your social media posts stronger than ever!
https://www.queenslibrary.org/calendar/designing-for-social-media/016246-0524

Reminder: we hope you will join us at 1637 Central Avenue TODAY, Tuesday, July 30, for the Grand Opening of the new Far Rockaway Library!
https://queenslibrary.org/about-us/locations/far-rockaway?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=FarRockawayGrandOpening

Get Ready for the New Far Rockaway Library! Here's a sneak peek at the new Far Rockaway Library! We hope you will join us for the Grand Opening of Far Rockaway Library, at 1637 Central Avenue, on Tuesd...

We are pleased to announce that Broadway Library, located at 40-20 Broadway in Astoria, will reopen on Monday, August 12 at 1PM, including a ribbon cutting ceremony!

Learn More: https://www.queenslibrary.org/about-us/locations/broadway

It’s time for the Final Round of our Teen Battle of the Books!

Which one of these wonderful books will become our Battle of the Books Champion?

Vote Now, and challenge your friends to pick their favorite, too!
http://connect.queenslibrary.org/14665?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=summerreading2024_TeenBattleOfTheBooks

Reminder: we hope you will join us for the Grand Opening of the new Far Rockaway Library, at 1637 Central Avenue, on Tuesday, July 30!
https://queenslibrary.org/about-us/locations/far-rockaway?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=FarRockawayGrandOpening

Only a Few Days Left to Double Your Impact for QPL!

Help us keep our programs and services—including our and literacy programs—FREE for our Queens community.

Thanks to our friends at Amazon.com, all gifts that we receive by July 31 will be DOUBLED, dollar for dollar, up to $25,000!

Thank you for your support! https://queenslibrary.org/support/match?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=QPLFJuly24

Reminder: Queens Public Library is providing FREE lunches for kids and teens!
You don't need to register—just come to one of our participating QPL branches from 1PM-2PM, Monday through Friday.
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Summer Meals | Queens Public Library Queens Public Library will provide FREE lunches for kids and teens all summer long.

Don't miss your last chance to Vote in the Semifinals of our Teen Battle of the Books!

Summer Reading 2024 - Battle of the Books - Queens Public Library

We're taking the QPL Bookbike on a tour of Queens!

You can visit our bookbike to borrow books, sign up for a library card, and more. Stop by and see us when we're in your neighborhood!

See the schedule for QPL's Bookbike Summer Tour.
https://queenslibrary.org/programs-activities/community-outreach/mobile-library?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=BookbikeSummerTour2024

Sunday, July 28 is !
Celebrate the power of parenting: browse our recommended books for Adults and Children, and join us for our upcoming programs!

Sunday, July 28, is Parents' Day! QPL regularly offers Toddler Time events across the borough. Designed for children 18 months to 4 years old and their grown-ups, participants can enjoy songs, music, fingerplays, and stories, followed by playtime. Caregivers are encouraged to participate! View upcoming programs including locations...

Here's a sneak peek at the new Far Rockaway Library!
We hope you will join us for the Grand Opening of Far Rockaway Library, at 1637 Central Avenue, on Tuesday, July 30!
https://queenslibrary.org/about-us/locations/far-rockaway?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=FarRockawayPromoVideo

Get Ready for the New Far Rockaway Library! Here's a sneak peek at the new Far Rockaway Library! We hope you will join us for the Grand Opening of Far Rockaway Library, at 1637 Central Avenue, on Tuesd...

Our Literary Thursdays series brings you live conversations with amazing writers.

Learn More about our August guests: Hugh Wilford, Alex Tresniowski, Young Kim, Tom de Freston, and TJ Klune!

https://queenslibrary.org/calendar?searchField=literary%20thursdays&category=calendar&fromlink=after_cal&searchFilter=&?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=LitThurs_Aug24

The Flushing branch of Queens Public Library will be closed for one week beginning on Monday, July 29, to expedite necessary work on the elevators. The library will reopen to the public on Monday, August 5.

The Queensbridge Tech Lab (10-43 41 Avenue) will open at 1PM on Saturday, July 27 because of scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

The 2024 Summer Olympics have begun!

In honor of the 33rd Olympiad, test your knowledge of the world's greatest sporting event with our new Kahoot Challenge!

Don't forget to share it with your friends so you can all go for the gold!

https://kahoot.it/challenge/4ebe24af-41b4-42e1-9b61-26c532440bf4_1721059213485

Join us at Peninsula Library on Saturday, July 27 at 2PM, when Jonathan Kravetz and a few of his fellow authors will discuss his critically acclaimed novel "How We Were Before."

There will also be an open mic for any aspiring writers!
https://queenslibrary.org/calendar/jonathan-kravetz-book-talk-with-friends-and-open-mic/015418-0524?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=Jonathan_Kravetz_BookTalk

Older New Yorkers and caregivers: the NYC Department for the Aging wants to hear from you!

Take their citywide survey today to help them improve their services and help you and your family age-in-place.

📋 Survey links (in English & 10 other languages): https://agingnyc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3WSqa83TntBDG86

Reminder: Flushing Library (41-17 Main Street) will be closed from Monday, July 29 through Sunday, August 4 for scheduled maintenance.
The library will reopen on Monday, August 5.
Thank you for your understanding. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Flushing | Queens Public Library Flushing will be closed from Monday, July 29 through Sunday, August 4 for scheduled maintenance. The library will reopen on Monday, August 5.

You have a week left to Double Your Impact for QPL!

Our friends at Amazon.com will match all gifts made to Queens Public Library by July 31, dollar for dollar, up to $25,000!

Your generous donations will help us buy additional books for our collections, bring music and art to our libraries, and support summer programs and activities at all of our locations.

Thank you for your support! https://queenslibrary.org/support/match?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=QPLFJuly24

The New York Academy of Medicine is working with Queens Borough President Donovan Richards to hear from Queens residents ages 65 and older about their needs.

Your input will help shape the future of Queens.

Take the Survey today!
https://nyam.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cwCK0TMsVmekYzY