Join us for the Grand Opening of the new Far Rockaway Library, at 1637 Central Avenue, on Tuesday, July 30! The new Far Rockaway Library will also have Sunday service and be open seven days a week! Learn More: https://lnkd.in/eb-2J9wn Reminder: the Far Rockaway Temporary Library Location at 1003 Beach 20th Street will be permanently closed starting Saturday, July 20.
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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.
About us
Queens Public Library is one of the largest and busiest public library systems in the United States, dedicated to serving the most ethnically and culturally diverse area in the country. An independent, non-profit organization founded in 1896, Queens Public Library offers free access to a collection of more than 5 million books and other materials in 50 languages, technology, and digital resources. Each year, the Library hosts tens of thousands of online and in-person educational, cultural, and civic programs and welcomes millions of visitors through its doors. With a presence in nearly every neighborhood across the borough of Queens, the Library consists of 66 locations, including branch libraries, a Central Library, seven adult learning centers, a technology center located in the nation’s largest public housing complex, five teen centers, two bookmobiles, and two book bicycles.
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https://www.queenslibrary.org/
External link for Queens Public Library
- Industry
- Libraries
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Jamaica, NY
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1896
- Specialties
- Libraries, Community Center, Education, Literacy, ESOL, Social Services, Programming, Archives, and Employment
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Primary
Get directions
89-11 Merrick Boulevard
Jamaica, NY 11432, US
Employees at Queens Public Library
Updates
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#ICYMI: QPL President Dennis Walcott and NYC Council Member Carlina Rivera appeared on NY1's "Inside City Hall" last week to talk about the return of Sunday service and provide an update about the reopening of three QPL branches. https://lnkd.in/eiJsGh_D
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It’s time for the second round of our #SummerReading Teen Battle of the Books! Which books from these Elite 8 will represent their genre in the next round? Vote Now, and challenge your friends to pick their favorites, too! https://lnkd.in/eZQvAd5H #QPLTeens
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Speaker Adrienne Adams on Instagram: "Libraries are pillars of our communities. That’s why @NYCCouncil negotiated baselined funding to ensure their budgets are more stable for the future. I joined @QPLNYC at the Central Library branch in #SoutheastQueens this afternoon to welcome patrons back for Sunday service!"
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Speaker Adrienne Adams on Instagram: "Celebrating the return of FULL library service this morning with @cmsandraUung and @qplnyc President and CEO Dennis Walcott at Flushing Library! The Council proudly secured the restoration $58.3 million in this budget, a hard-fought victory we achieved with all New Yorkers."
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New York City Council on Instagram: "Libraries are vital resources hubs for New Yorkers, and that’s why the Council successfully restored $58.3 million for libraries in the FY25 budget. @nycspeakeradams and @cmsandraung joined @qplnyc to welcome patrons at Flushing Library and celebrate the return of full service!"
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Reminder: Sunday service returns to Central Library (89-11 Merrick Boulevard in Jamaica) and Flushing Library (41-17 Main Street) starting TODAY, July 14! Thank you to Mayor Eric Adams, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, and the New York City Council for bringing back Sunday service! https://lnkd.in/eKk8HCrV https://lnkd.in/eRJDiB2w
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Teens: Use Your Summer to Get College Ready! We invite high school students and their guardians to take advantage of the summer and join us for our College Readiness programs at the Library. https://lnkd.in/eAza76Rq #QPLTeens
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Reminder: Due to restoration in the City budget, Sunday service returns to Central Library (89-11 Merrick Boulevard) and Flushing Library (41-17 Main Street) starting July 14. QPL thanks our City leaders for their support! https://lnkd.in/eWes_i-P
Sunday service to resume at seven libraries this weekend
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