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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 17h

This #BannedBooksWeek, QPL is proud to join Penguin Random House to Save Our Stories and help protect the #FreedomToRead. Hunters Point Library will be the first stop on the Penguin Random House 2026 Banned Wagon Tour, on Sunday, Oct. 4, from 12-5PM! Learn More: sites.prh.com/banned-wagon/

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 22h

Join us and QPL Community Health on Thursday, October 1st at 7PM for this virtual workshop exploring the health benefits of the Mediterranean Diet and the role of healthy fats in your kitchen. Everyone is welcome! queenslibrary.org/calendar/the...

Picture of Leena Abed and promotional text for the QPL virtual program The Mediterranean Kitchen and Healthy Living.

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Don't miss our Meet and Greet with the artist featured in our Central Library #HispanicHeritageMonth Art Exhibit, Stephanie Vidal, on Thursday, October 1st at 4PM! www.queenslibrary.org/calendar/art...

Promotional flyer for the QPL Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibition with Stephanie Vidal.

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

In a follow-up to Citizenship & Constitution Day, here are members of the QPL staff, including our President & CEO Dennis M. Walcott, reading the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution in eight different languages. #America250 #WeThePeople #WeSpeakYourLanguage youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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Citizenship and Constitution Day: "We the People": We Speak Your Language - YouTube

In honor of Citizenship and Constitution Day, here are members of the QPL staff, including Queens Public Library President and CEO Dennis M. Walcott, reading...

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Here is a list of wonderful films that you can watch in honor of #HispanicHeritageMonth! Borrow them from the Library or watch them using our free streaming services, @hoopladigital.bsky.social and @kanopy.com! www.queenslibrary.org/spotlight/Hi...

The posters of 10 movies that are part of QPL's Hispanic Heritage Month Movie List.

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Learn More & Join Us at Ridgewood Library on Thursday, October 1st at 6PM! #America250 queenslibrary.org/calendar/ame... www.instagram.com/p/Dd449DYiIef/

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A screenshot from the Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd449DYiIef, with promotional text for the QPL program America 250: The Future of Democracy: Conflict, Disagreement, and Civic Life.

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Reminder: @minjinlee.bsky.social's new book, "American Hagwon," is out now, and to celebrate, we are providing Instant Access to her bestsellers "Free Food for Millionaires" and "Pachinko" with no wait through Sept. 30! Place Your Hold for "American Hagwon." www.queenslibrary.org/search/book?...

A picture of Min Jin Lee; the cover of her book "American Hagwon"; and the covers of her books "Free Food for Millionaires" and "Pachinko," with the words "Instant Access to Digital Copies through 9/30!"

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Join us for this workshop series on learning English through drama! We will use theater as a structure for those learning English to build confidence and express themselves creatively. #QPLTeens See you at Long Island City Library on Thursdays at 4PM! queenslibrary.org/calendar/wor...

Promotional flyer for the QPL program Working with Words: Learning English Through Drama.

Folleto promocional del programa de la QPL Aprender inglés a través del teatro.

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

It's not just #LibraryCardSignUpMonth — it’s QPL's 130th Anniversary! 📚️ Keep Sharing Pictures of Your Classic Library Cards, Tag Us, and use #QPL130 📚️ When You Get Your New QPL Card, #QPLBaby Card, or #FreedomToRead Library Card, Share a Picture Too! queenslibrary.org/get-a-card?u...

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We're proud to partner with Roundabout Theatre Company to bring you this workshop series! Help build a theater ensemble, explore your story, and create and share a new performance! Learn More and Join Us at Flushing Library on Wednesdays at 5:30PM. queenslibrary.org/calendar/rou...

Promotional Flyer for the Roundabout Theatre Company Artist-in-Residence Workshop Series at Flushing Library.

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Our Literary Thursdays series continues with the winner of the 2026 Mary Shelley Award for Outstanding Fictional Work, @chriscampanioni.bsky.social and his novel "VHS." Join us on October 1st at 6PM! www.queenslibrary.org/calendar/lit... @clashbooks.bsky.social

Picture of Chris Campanioni, the cover of his book "VHS," and promotional text for the QPL virtual program Literary Thursdays: Chris Campanioni, Author of "VHS."

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

October is Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month! Join us and QPL Community Health on Thursday, October 1st at 7PM for this virtual workshop exploring the health benefits of the Mediterranean Diet and the role of healthy fats in your kitchen. www.queenslibrary.org/calendar/the...

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Join QPL Community Health on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 7PM for this #HispanicHeritageMonth virtual conversation about the importance of family communication and mental well-being through a Latinx lens. queenslibrary.org/calendar/his...

Promotional graphic for the QPL virtual program Hispanic Heritage Month: "Nuestro Apoyo": Talking About Mental Health in Latinx Families.

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Hey #QPLTeens: Get the skills and advice that you need as you prepare for your academic future with our College Readiness programs! queenslibrary.org/search/calen...

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Do You Know about Bibliotele, the Library's New Spanish-Language Video Streaming Service? www.queenslibrary.org/about-us/new... ¡Explore nuestra nueva plataforma de streaming en español! public.bibliotele.com #HispanicHeritageMonth

Screenshots of Bibliotele being used on a Smart TV, a laptop, a tablet, and a smartphone.

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Learn More & Join Us! @queensmemory.bsky.social www.queenslibrary.org/calendar/rec... www.instagram.com/queensmemory...

Promotional flyer for the QPL program Recording Family Stories with Ambar Wortham.

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Welcoming a new baby is a major life event, and QPL is committed to being there for you and your little one every step of the way! Learn More about our free #QPLBaby programs, designed for expecting parents, new families, and caregivers. queenslibrary.org/calendar?sea...

The QPL Baby Card, featuring a cartoon of an adult bear in a forest hugging its baby and a book in the same embrace.

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Queens native Min Jin Lee’s new book, "American Hagwon," will be available on Sept. 29! To get ready for her new book, we are providing Instant Access to the e-versions of her other bestsellers, "Free Food for Millionaires" and "Pachinko," with no wait through Sept. 30! @minjinlee.bsky.social

A picture of Min Jin Lee and the cover of her book "American Hagwon," with the words "Releasing 9/29," and the covers of her books "Free Food for Millionaires" and "Pachinko," with the words "Instant Access to Digital Copies through 9/30!"

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

#QPLTeens: Are you interested in sustainability? Join Us for our upcoming STEM Collective Workshops! Learn More: www.queenslibrary.org/search/calen...

Promotional flyer for the QPL program STEM Collective Workshop Series: Microplastics & Sustainability.

Promotional flyer for the QPL program STEM Collective Workshop Series: Sustainable Practices on Mars.

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Our virtual Literary Thursdays series brings you live conversations with amazing writers. Learn More about our October guests: Chris Campanioni, Miriam Zoila Pérez, Dorothy Lazard, Ijeoma Uchegbu, and D. W. Pasulka! www.queenslibrary.org/calendar?sea... #HispanicHeritageMonth

Pictures of our October Literary Thursdays guests—Chris Campanioni, Miriam Zoila Pérez, Dorothy Lazard, Ijeoma Uchegbu, and D. W. Pasulka—and their book covers.

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Discovery Day at Hunters Point Library (47-40 Center Boulevard in Long Island City), scheduled for Saturday, September 26, has been cancelled due to the expected weather conditions. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

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Queens Memory Project @queensmemory.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

How can collaborative art explore climate, history, & memory? Join Citation Needed & Melting Metropolis for a hands-on cyanotype workshop using QPL archives to reflect on extreme heat around Newtown Creek. @qplnyc.bsky.social 📅 Sat 9/26, 11am ET 📍 Hunters Point Library, 47-40 Center Blvd, LIC ☀️💙

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

"I’m thrilled the Queens Public Library Queensboro Hill branch is reopened, and excited to see this space once again bustling with activity!" —New York City Council Member Sandra Ung www.instagram.com/cmsandraung/...

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Be Sure to Look for the Queens Public Library Table at these Upcoming #ClimateWeekNYC Events! We will have cool giveaways, information about QPL and our environmental and sustainability resources, and much more! queenslibrary.org/about-us/new...

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Each of our 66 locations reflects the unique interests and needs of the community it serves. Every location is a place where neighbors can discover, learn, and connect. Help us expand our collections and enrich lives across Queens by making a gift today. www.queenslibrary.org/support/dona...

Pictures of a dance teacher with toddlers at a QPL event; a woman using a sewing machine at a QPL branch; and a mother with a child, holding a backpack; with the words "66 Locations. 66 Unique Communities. 1 Shared Mission."

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Join us for Discovery Day at Hunters Point Library on Saturday, Sept. 26! Explore our Environmental Education Center and the natural wonders of the neighborhood. Don't miss this all-day event full of family fun and the wonders of science! queenslibrary.org/calendar/dis...

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Queens Memory Project @queensmemory.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

@qplnyc.bsky.social A man pushes his bike through a flooded Little Neck Parkway in Floral Park following Hurricane Edna in September 1954 - a much rarer occurrence in NY back then than it is today. 📷: Long Island Daily Press Photograph Morgue Collection #QPLArchives #ClimateWeekNYC

A man in a long raincoat and hat pushes a bike through a street flooded with water going up to his thighs - small houses and a car that has water going up over it's wheels are in the background.

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Join Us this #HispanicHeritageMonth for arts and crafts, author talks, concerts, an art exhibit, movie screenings, and so much more! www.queenslibrary.org/calendar?sea... Learn More about QPL's celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month: queenslib.org/HHM2026

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Join us on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 6PM for this #ClimateWeekNYC talk with York College CUNY’s Dr. Monica Mowery about climate change, how it's reshaping our urban environment, and the everyday actions that can help build a more equitable and climate-ready NYC. queenslibrary.org/calendar/cli...

Promotional graphic for the QPL virtual program Climate Week NYC: Plants, Animals, People: Climate Change in New York City.

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

September is #LibraryCardSignUpMonth! With more than 200 locations across the city, NYC’s public libraries have something for everyone! www.instagram.com/nycschools/p... Get the most out of your library card. Learn More from NYC Public Schools. www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/sub...

The words "Level up your learning with a library card!" and pictures of a Brooklyn Public Library card, a New York Public Library card, and a Queens Public Library card.

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Celebrate #JohnColtrane's 100th Birthday on Freegal Music — All You Need is Your Library Card! queenslibrary.freegalmusic.com/search-page/... www.instagram.com/p/DdoRDnQNsC6/

A screenshot from the Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdoRDnQNsC6/

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

It's #ClimateWeekNYC! Explore the many ways that QPL is participating in Climate Week NYC, including our programs and workshops, outreach events with our partners, digital resources, book recommendations, and much more! Learn More on Our Blog: queenslibrary.org/about-us/new...

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Join us for this workshop series on learning English through drama! We will use theater as a structure for those learning English to build confidence and express themselves creatively. See you at Long Island City Library on Thursdays at 4PM! #QPLTeens queenslibrary.org/calendar/wor...

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

This year's #HispanicHeritageMonth Brochure has a special recipe-related activity! We hope you will share your food traditions and favorite family recipes with us. Pick up a copy of the Brochure at your local QPL branch, or download a digital copy! www.flipsnack.com/queenslibrar...

The cover of QPL's 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month Brochure.

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

www.instagram.com/queensbprich... RSVP at queensbp.nyc.gov/rsvp #ClimateWeekNYC

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Our Literary Thursdays series continues with @sjjphd.bsky.social, author of "A Second Sight: How the Wonder and Vision of Black Mediamakers Push America Toward Freedom." Join us on September 24 at 6PM! www.queenslibrary.org/calendar/lit...

Picture of Sarah J. Jackson, the cover of her book "A Second Sight," and promotional text for the QPL virtual program Literary Thursdays: Sarah J. Jackson, Author of "A Second Sight."

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Join us on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 6PM for this #ClimateWeekNYC talk with York College CUNY’s Dr. Monica Mowery about climate change, how it is reshaping our urban environment, and the everyday actions that can help build a more equitable and climate-ready NYC. www.queenslibrary.org/calendar/cli...

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Library for our special #BackToSchool programs, and thank you to our community partners and local officials for supporting QPL during this incredible Back-to-School season! youtu.be/_L0_8ydUNFs

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Thank You for Another Great Back-to-School Season!

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

It’s never too early to become a QPL volunteer! We invite #QPLTeens, parents, and adults to our Virtual Information Session to Learn More about Volunteering at Queens Public Library. Join Us on Tuesday, September 22 at 6:30PM. queenslib.org/4p1qZLV

Four teenagers standing together wearing blue shirts that say "Volunteer."

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Don't miss this #HispanicHeritageMonth discussion with Dr. Steven Alvarez, who will explore how food can tell us powerful stories about culture, identity, history, and community. Learn More & Join Us at Elmhurst Library on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 2:30PM! queenslibrary.org/calendar/his...

Promotional flyer for the QPL program Hispanic Heritage Month: Taco Literacy.

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Join us at Central Library on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 12:30PM for our conversation with P. Paramita, the author of "Appetite," a novel about Bangladeshi food and pro wrestling! queenslibrary.org/calendar/aut...

Promotional flyer for the QPL program Author Talk with P. Paramita.

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