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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 12h

It's #LGBTQHistoryMonth!

Enjoy our booklists for adults, teens, and kids.
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Join us for our upcoming special programs.
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A shelf full of LGBTQ+ book covers, on a lavender background.

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 13h

The best way to fight book banning is to read #BannedBooks!

This October, in honor of #BannedBooksWeek, you can download these 10 great books, available with no waits or checkout limits through Oct. 31, on OverDrive and using @libbyapp.com!

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#FreedomToRead

The words "Freedom to Read. Recommended Banned or Challenged Titles, Always Available with No Checkout Limits on OverDrive!" and the covers of the ten available eBooks, on a red background.

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 15h

Queens DA Melinda Katz on Instagram: "I was excited to join Queens Public Library recently as we broke ground on a new project to renovate and expand the Baisley Park Library. Our libraries play a vi...

19 likes, 0 comments - queensdakatz on October 8, 2025: "I was excited to join Queens Public Library recently as we broke ground on a new project to renovate and expand the Baisley Park Library. Our ...

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 1d

Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 1d

Saturday, Oct. 11 is #LetFreedomReadDay, and everyone is being asked to take at least one action to help defend books from censorship.

Visit any open QPL location on October 11 at 2PM for our #BannedBooksWeek Silent Reading Hour Across Queens!

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#FreedomToRead

Promotional graphic for QPL's Let Freedom Read Day Silent Reading Hour Across Queens.

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 1d

annefrank.exhibit on Instagram: "🍂 This fall, we invite you to Fall Back Into Reading. Whether you’re returning to Anne’s diary or opening it for the first time, j…"

🍂 This fall, we invite you to Fall Back Into Reading. Whether you’re returning to Anne’s diary or opening it for the first time, join us in reflecting on why her words still resonate today. And on select days this season, we’re welcoming Hometown Heroes, librarians, @QPLNYC cardholders, educators, and families to Anne Frank The Exhibition for free. 📖 Read Anne’s words. 🎟️ Visit this fall.💭 Share your reflections by Oct 17 at the link in bio and be entered into our giveaway!- 5 winners will receive a Reflection Bundle that includes a copy of “The Diary of a Young Girl,” an Exhibition Catalog, and a journal. - 5 winners will receive the Reflection Bundle AND two tickets to a private, after-hours guided tour (with other winners) of Anne Frank The Exhibition. Winners will be selected from the NYC area; travel is not included. #AnneFrankTheExhibition #FallBackIntoReading #NYCForFree #BookGiveaway #DearAnne

Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Wepa! Latin Dance Class at Cambria Heights Library!

Don't miss your chance to dance, and enjoy lots of other fun activities! Join us for our #HispanicHeritageMonth Programs, all month long!

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QPL customers at our Cambria Heights Library Wepa! Latin Dance Class.

Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 2d

Don't miss our #FreedomToRead Art Exhibit at Central Library, featuring the artwork of the top 10 finalists from our Library Card Design Contest!
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Plus, join us for our Artist Talk & Reception on Saturday, Oct. 11!
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#BannedBooksWeek

Promotional poster for QPL's Freedom to Read Banned Books Art Exhibit.

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 2d

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.

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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 · 3d

"Twelfth Night."

"The Bluest Eye."

Even "The Complete Book of Cats." pen.org/why-ban-book...

All these books have been banned somewhere in America. 📚🚫

At QPL, we believe everyone deserves the #FreedomToRead.

Support QPL today.
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#BannedBooksWeek

A picture of a Banned Books Week book display with yellow caution tape and shelves of banned and challenged books, with the caption "These Books Were Banned Somewhere. At QPL, We Support the Freedom to Read."

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 4d

Wishing all New Yorkers a joyful Mid-Autumn Festival! May this day be filled with joy, reunion, and plenty of mooncakes.

中秋节快乐!

행복한 추석 보내세요!

Illustration of a rabbit in a boat holding a lantern under a full moon and floating lanterns celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival.

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 3d

Queens Public Library Teens on Instagram: "#QPLTeens, today is the first day of our #TeenTakeover in honor of #BannedBooksWeek! Check out what fellow teens have to say about #Censorship and the #Freed...

Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 3d

Our Literary Thursdays series continues with a #HispanicHeritageMonth virtual book talk double-header!

Join us and authors Carolina Flórez-Cerchiaro and Alejandro Heredia on October 9, starting at 6PM!

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Picture of Carolina Flórez-Cerchiaro, the cover of her book "Bochica," and promotional text for the QPL virtual program Hispanic Heritage Month: Literary Thursdays: Carolina Flórez-Cerchiaro, Author of "Bochica."

Picture of Alejandro Heredia, the cover of his book "Loca," and promotional text for the QPL virtual program Hispanic Heritage Month: Literary Thursdays: Alejandro Heredia, Author of "Loca."

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 4d

Chag Sameach to all New Yorkers observing Sukkot!

Wishing you a joyful and blessed holiday.

Illustration of four lulav and etrog sets with green palm, myrtle, and willow branches celebrating Sukkot with 'Chag Sameach!' greeting.

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 3d

The November election is just 4 weeks away!

Reminder: The deadline to register to vote is Saturday, October 25.
Make sure to register so that your voice is heard!

Visit our blog for important dates, voting FAQs, voter resources, and more.
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A graphic of the New York skyline and the Statue of Liberty, with the word "Vote" in front, and a checkmark in the center of the "O" in "Vote."

Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 3d

#QPLTeens
#BannedBooksWeek
#FreedomToRead
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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 3d

Sandra Ung on Instagram: "October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Learn more about resources and support in our community for families affected by domestic violence at the Family Harmony & Commu...

10 likes, 1 comments - cmsandraung on October 7, 2025: "October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Learn more about resources and support in our community for families affected by domestic violence...

Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 4d

QPL's #FreedomToRead Special Edition Library Card is available now at all QPL locations, while supplies last.

Let everyone know that you support the Freedom to Read with your Special Edition Library Card!

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#BannedBooksWeek

Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you to #FreedomToRead Card artist Sammi Wu, NYC Council Member Shekar Krishnan, NYS Assembly Member Catalina Cruz, and everyone who joined us on Oct. 4 at Jackson Heights Library for the debut of our Special Edition Library Card!

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#BannedBooksWeek

QPL President and CEO Dennis M. Walcott and Freedom to Read Card artist Sammi Wu pose with an oversized version of the QPL Freedom to Read Special Edition Library Card.

QPL President and CEO Dennis M. Walcott, Freedom to Read Card artist Sammi Wu, and NYC Council Member Shekar Krishnan "Recreate the Card" using our special Freedom to Read Card backdrop and book.

NYS Assembly Member Catalina Cruz, Freedom to Read Card artist Sammi Wu, NYC Council Member Shekar Krishnan, and QPL President and CEO Dennis M. Walcott "Recreate the Card" using our special Freedom to Read Card backdrop and book.

A young QPL customer poses with his new Freedom to Read Special Edition Library Card.

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 4d

Let QPL help take the stress out of the citizenship exam and application process with these free, informative programs and workshops!
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An American flag and a folder with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on the front.

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 4d

Join us and our Mobile Library teams on Monday, Oct. 6 at Rafferty Triangle (Court Square–23rd St. MTA station) and Bliss Plaza (46th St–Bliss St. MTA station)!

Get your #FreedomToRead Library Card and enjoy other fun activities in honor of #BannedBooksWeek!