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Author to give talk about ‘much-needed biography’, An Irish Passion For Justice, at Jackson Heights Library

Dec. 4, 2024 By Colum Motherway Join renowned author and Queens resident Robert Polner for an insightful talk about the life of Paul O’Dwyer, a trailblazing Irish-American attorney, politician and activist. Polner will discuss the biography An Irish Passion for Justice: The Life of Rebel New York Attorney Paul O’Dwyer, which he co-wrote with Michael… Read more »

QBP Richards announces two new appointments to Queens Public Library Board of Trustees

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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…

Queens World Film Festival to host special screening in Long Island City of ‘Listening Tour’ stories on hope and resilience

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Sep. 26, 2024 By Bill Parry The Queens World Film Festival creative community will gather Friday evening at The Local in Long Island City for a special screening of “The Listening Tour,” an ongoing project in conjunction with Queens Public Library to create a historical record of life in Queens during the COVID-19 lockdown.…

Summer play festival returns to Queens Library in Astoria Saturday, Aug. 17

Aug. 13, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Aug. 13, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A number of short plays will take place at the Queens Library Astoria branch this Saturday, Aug. 17, as part of the annual Equity Library Summer Play Festival.  The festival, founded in 2010 by Astoria resident Johnny Culver, takes place across the city… Read more »

Summer fun on a budget: Free activities to explore in Queens

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May. 29, 2024 By QNS News Team As summer heats up, Queens offers a plethora of free events and activities, ensuring residents and visitors alike can enjoy the season without stretching their wallets. From outdoor concerts to art exhibitions, here’s a guide to enjoying Queens this summer at no cost. Outdoor Concerts and Performances This…
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Queens Public Library in Elmhurst unveils new eco-friendly garden with support from National Grid

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May. 23, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Officials from Queens Public Library were joined by National Grid benefactors on Wednesday afternoon to cut the ribbon on Elmhurst Library’s transformed garden.  The community celebrated the beautification of the 1,800-square-foot space, which now has a habitat for butterflies, bees and other insects to live in harmony with the…
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