This week is National Library Week, and to celebrate, I met up with @qplnyc.bsky.social President and CEO Dennis Walcott and @tiffanycaban.bsky.social at one of my favorite places, the Broadway Library in Astoria.
Find your local library at queenslibrary.org!
Picture of Jordyn Taylor, the cover of her book "See You at the Summit," and promotional text for the QPL virtual program Literary Thursdays: Jordyn Taylor, Author of "See You at the Summit."
Our Literary Thursdays series continues with Jordyn Taylor, the author of "See You at the Summit."
Join us on April 23 at 6PM!
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The words "National Library Workers Day" on shelves full of books.
It's National #LibraryWorkersDay!
We invite you to record a short video message thanking library workers at QPL and send it to us!
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#NationalLibraryWeek #NationalLibraryWorkersDay #NLWD26
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The logo for National Library Week 2026 — an illustration of librarian Mychal Threets standing at the door of a library waving in families, with shelves of books on either side, and a banner above the library door reading "Find Your Joy!" — and the words "Celebrate National Library Week."
#NationalLibraryWeek highlights the essential role that libraries play in our communities.
Celebrate National Library Week with our programs, book recommendations, Mobile Library tour, and more.
Find Your Joy at QPL!
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Reminder: As part of our #NationalLibraryWeek celebration, join us at Central Library on Wednesday, April 22 at 5PM for a screening of @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social and a discussion with our distinguished panel of guests!
Learn More & Get Your Free Tickets.
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The logo for National Library Week 2026 — an illustration of librarian Mychal Threets standing at the door of a library waving in families, and a banner above the door reads "Find Your Joy!" — and the words "Access to Books is Access to Opportunity. Defend the Right to Read at QPL."
This #RightToReadDay, we celebrate the #FreedomToRead and the joy a book can spark in each of us.
Will you help us protect the right to read by making a special gift to Queens Public Library during #NationalLibraryWeek?
Thank You for Your Support!
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A reminder for you on #RightToReadDay: let everyone know that you support the freedom to read!
Travel to your nearest QPL location and pick up your new #FreedomToRead Special Edition Library Card, while supplies last.
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#NationalLibraryWeek
Top 11 Most Challenged Books of 2025. Composite of 11 close-up crops of various book covers. Text at bottom: "Protect the freedom to read" ala.org/bbooks. American Library Association
The list of 2025's most challenged books was release this morning as part of ALA's State of America's Libraries Report.
Of the 4,235 unique titles that were challenged or banned in 2025, these were the top 11 most frequently targeted for censorship: https://bit.ly/3TE4cHi
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RIGHT TO READ DAY. April 20, 2026. Everywhere. FOR YOUR FREEDOM TO READ. FOR ACCESS TO INFORMATION. FOR UNDERSTANDING OUR PAST. FOR OUR COMMUNITIES. FOR OUR LIBRARIES. Logos for Unite Against Book Bans and ALA150 American Library Association
From Jan. 2025 - March 2026, 100+ pro-censorship bills were introduced in state legislatures. At least 40 bills would penalize libraries and library workers with lawsuits, fines, or even jail time for protecting people’s the right to read.
This #RightToReadDay, take action: https://bit.ly/43D9Dtw
A promotional graphic for QPL's Climate Ready Workshops, featuring a picture of a globe, and a landscape, split in half, one side parched and arid, the other green and healthy.
QPL's Climate Ready Workshops explore #ClimateChange and weather-related events, and how they impact Queens communities.
Learn More & Join Us!
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Explore our Climate Ready Resources.
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The logo for The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine's Food for Life: Universal Meals workshops.
Learn More & Join Us for these upcoming Food for Life workshops!
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A colorful illustration of the front of a library with a librarian at the door waving to members of the community outside. A banner over the library reads "FIND YOUR JOY!" Logos for American Library Association and Library Champions in top right. Text below the illustration reads "Celebrate NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK, April 19-25, 2026"
It's #NationalLibraryWeek! Take time to discover what brings you joy at your library: browse the shelves, join a book club, attend a program, or get started on your next creative project in a makerspace.
Be sure to visit your library or ilovelibraries.org and celebrate your library all week long!
Reminder: On Monday, April 20, we will be celebrating Central Library's 60th Anniversary!
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Join us for an unforgettable day full of music, memories, and so much more!
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#NationalLibraryWeek
Welcome to today's Banned Book Spotlight!
#QPLTeens Librarian Whitney introduces us to "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" by Mildred D. Taylor.
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Support the #FreedomToRead! Pick up QPL's Special Edition Library Card, available now!
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Picture of Natalie Aguilar and promotional text for the QPL virtual program Arab American Heritage Month: The Ancient Egyptian Galleries at the Brooklyn Museum.
Don't miss our #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth virtual tour of @brooklynmuseum.org’s world-renowned Ancient Egyptian Galleries!
Learn More & Join Us on Tuesday, April 21 at 4PM.
www.queenslibrary.org/calendar/ara...
Promotional flyer for the concert "Queens Central Library at Sixty: Music of Local Legends & an All-Star Cast."
We're delighted to host this all-star concert as part of Central Library’s 60th Anniversary!
Get Your Free Tickets.
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Learn More about Central Library’s All-Day Anniversary Celebration on Monday, April 20.
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#NationalLibraryWeek
For over 45 years, QPL's New Americans Program has proudly celebrated our borough’s diversity and supported immigrants and newcomers as they adjust to life in the United States.
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#ImmigrantHeritageWeek #IHW2026
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Promotional flyer for the QPL program Sunday Concerts @ Central: Zikrayat, Music and Dance from the Arab World.
🎶 Don't miss our next Sunday Concert at Central!
🎵 Join us and Zikrayat and celebrate #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth at Central Library on Sunday, April 19 at 3PM!
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The words "Celebrate National Poetry Month with QPL," on a blue background, flowing out of the tip of a fountain pen. Cursive writing can be seen behind the fountain pen.
Browse our recommended books for adults, teens, and kids in honor of #NationalPoetryMonth!
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Page 1 of QPL's promotional flyer for "The Librarians" Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion.
Page 2 of QPL's promotional flyer for "The Librarians" Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion, which includes bios of our panel participants.
As part of our #NationalLibraryWeek celebration, join us at Central Library on Wednesday, April 22 for a screening of
@thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social and a discussion with our distinguished panel, including director Kim A. Snyder!
Learn More & Get Your Free Tickets.
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A graphic of blue and white figures huddled together and the words Civic Engagement Resource Fair: Leadership Takes Many Forms.
Join Us at Central Library on Saturday, April 18 for our Civic Engagement Resource Fair and hear from organizations and individuals sharing information and tools to better prepare you to take an active role in your community.
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Calling all #QPLTeens Visual Artists, ages 13-19!
Submit your artwork by May 9 for a chance to be featured in the Central Library 2026 Art Exhibition!
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Thank you to all the amazing staff members, volunteers, workshop leaders, and teens who joined us for Prom x QPL 2026!
We hope all of our #QPLTeens have an amazing prom!
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Learn More about #EarthMonth at QPL.
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Promotional graphic for the QPL virtual program Earth Month: Nature as Medicine: Stress, Burnout & Resilience for Community Well-Being.
In honor of #EarthMonth, QPL's Community Health team invites you to this virtual public health education workshop with Aiyana Smith, LCSW.
Learn More & Join Us on Monday, April 20 at 6PM!
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