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."
"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. ππ«
At QPL, we believe everyone deserves the #FreedomToRead.
Support QPL today.
www.queenslibrary.org/support/dona...
#BannedBooksWeek
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Illustration of a rabbit in a boat holding a lantern under a full moon and floating lanterns celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Wishing all New Yorkers a joyful Mid-Autumn Festival! May this day be filled with joy, reunion, and plenty of mooncakes.
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ν볡ν μΆμ 보λ΄μΈμ!
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@carolinaflorezc.bsky.social
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Picture of Carolina FlΓ³rez-Cerchiaro, the cover of her book "Bochica," and promotional text for the QPL virtual program Hispanic Heritage Month: Literary Thursdays: Carolina FlΓ³rez-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."
Our Literary Thursdays series continues with a #HispanicHeritageMonth virtual book talk double-header!
Join us and authors Carolina FlΓ³rez-Cerchiaro and Alejandro Heredia on October 9, starting at 6PM!
queenslibrary.org/calendar/his...
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Illustration of four lulav and etrog sets with green palm, myrtle, and willow branches celebrating Sukkot with 'Chag Sameach!' greeting.
Chag Sameach to all New Yorkers observing Sukkot!
Wishing you a joyful and blessed holiday.
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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."
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.
queenslibrary.org/about-us/new...
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QPL's new Freedom to Read Special Edition Library Card features artwork by Sammi Wu. In her illustration, five children of different nationalities are sitting together on NYC's 7 train, and a fantastically large book is stretched across their laps. They are reading the book together. You can see the Unisphere and the New York State Pavilion Observation Towers through one of the train's windows. The words "Freedom to Read" and the gold Queens Public Library logo also appear at the bottom of the card.
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!
www.queenslibrary.org/spotlight/fr...
#BannedBooksWeek
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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.
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!
www.instagram.com/qplnyc/p/DPf...
#BannedBooksWeek
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An American flag and a folder with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on the front.
Let QPL help take the stress out of the citizenship exam and application process with these free, informative programs and workshops!
queenslibrary.org/calendar?sea...
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The word "Closed," a calendar page reading Mon, Oct. 13, and the words "All Queens Public Library locations will be closed for Italian Heritage Day & Indigenous Peoplesβ Day," on a yellow background.
All QPL locations will be closed on Monday, Oct. 13 in observance of Italian Heritage Day & Indigenous Peoplesβ Day.
Our digital media is available 24/7 from anywhere with an Internet connection β enjoy eBooks, eAudiobooks, music, movies, and more.
queenslibrary.org/help/how-to-...
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The words "Freedom to Read" on a red background.
Join us and our Mobile Library teams on Monday, Oct. 6 at Rafferty Triangle (Court Squareβ23rd St. MTA station) and Bliss Plaza (46th StβBliss St. MTA station)!
Get your #FreedomToRead Library Card and enjoy other fun activities in honor of #BannedBooksWeek!
www.queenslibrary.org/spotlight/fr...
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YouTube video by Banned Books Week
George Takei, Banned Books Week 2025 Honorary Chair
"Those who ban books want to lock away ideas they fear. But in truth, they are trying to steal our freedom."
#BannedBooksWeek honorary chair @georgetakei.bsky.social encourages all of us to stand up for the freedom to read! #CensorshipIsSo1984
youtu.be/qwtzX15AKvQ?...
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@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social @uabookbans.bsky.social
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The QPL logo and the words "Freedom to Read" and "Banned Books Week (October 5-11)", on a red background.
It's #BannedBooksWeek!
It is more important than ever, as a community of readers, to stand united against censorship.
Help us celebrate, support, and protect the #FreedomToRead, during Banned Books Week and all month long!
Learn More: www.queenslibrary.org/spotlight/fr...
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YouTube video by Queens Public Library
Reminder: Extended 7-Day Service at QPL!
Reminder: eight QPL locations are now open 7 days a week!
What will YOU do at the Library this Sunday?
youtu.be/_ZRho4KwUPk
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YouTube video by Queens Public Library
What's Happening at QPL in October?
This October at the Library, celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth, #Halloween, and the #FreedomToRead, all month long!
youtu.be/tv7b7zrJHhs
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Come to Jackson Heights Library on Oct. 4 at 11AM for our Special Edition Library Card Release Event, where you can enjoy free giveaways, meet Sammi Wu, and be one of the first QPL customers to get the #FreedomToRead Special Edition Library Card!
www.queenslibrary.org/calendar/fre...
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Our new #FreedomToRead Special Edition Library Card features artwork by Sammi Wu, the winner of our #BannedBooks Library Card Design Contest.
Learn More about Sammi and her design, and get your Freedom to Read Card starting Saturday, October 4!
www.queenslibrary.org/spotlight/fr...
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Promotional graphic for the QPL in-person program Sunday Concerts at Central presents Conjunto Guantanamo.
πΆ Join us for our next Sunday Concert at Central!
π΅ Don't miss Conjunto Guantanamo at Central Library (89-11 Merrick Boulevard in Jamaica) on Sunday, Oct. 5 at 3PM!
β‘οΈ www.queenslibrary.org/calendar/sun...
#HispanicHeritageMonth
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Join us Oct 4 (11a-4p) at Ridgewood Library for Home Movie Day! Screen your film treasures & get expert preservation advice. Plus, learn digital photo organization tips (12-1p).
π Register: buff.ly/19b0v4i
#HomeMovieDay #QueensLibrary #FamilyMemories ποΈ
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@cmjuliewon.bsky.social
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Promotional graphic for Digital Inclusion Week 2025.
#DigitalInclusionWeek (Oct. 6-10) is a nationwide event dedicated to raising awareness about digital equity and bridging the digital divide.
Join us for our #DIW2025 programs, where you can learn about AI, smartphone basics, accessing digital media, and more.
www.queenslibrary.org/calendar?sea...
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The words "Filipino American History Month October" on a black and multicolored background.
It's #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth!
Enjoy our booklists for adults, teens, and kids.
queenslibrary.org/books-movies...
Join us for our upcoming special programs.
www.queenslibrary.org/calendar?sea...
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Promotional poster for QPL's Freedom to Read Sticker Collection.
Pick up your #FreedomToRead sticker booklet and fill it with these 10 unique stickers, featuring the artwork of the top 10 finalists from our #BannedBooks Library Card Design Contest.
Start collecting across our QPL locations on Oct. 4!
Learn More: queenslibrary.org/spotlight/fr...
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The words "Happy Halloween at the Library" surrounded by jack-o'-lanterns, bats, spiderwebs, and other spooky stuff!
#Halloween is coming soon!
Itβs time to make some spooky crafts, watch scary movies, hear ghost stories, and wear your favorite costumeβand you can do all of that and more at the Library, all month long!
Learn about all of our Halloween programs.
queenslibrary.org/calendar?sea...
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A picture of QPL's Freedom to Read Special Edition Library Card on a red background, with the words "Get Your Freedom to Read Special Edition Library Card Starting October 4, while supplies last."
This #BannedBooksWeek, we are excited to debut our new Freedom to Read Special Edition Library Card!
The #FreedomToRead Special Edition Library Card will be available at all QPL locations, while supplies last, starting Saturday, October 4.
Learn More: www.queenslibrary.org/spotlight/fr...
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Abstract drawings of people visiting museums and other cultural institutions, with the words "Discover Your City with Culture Pass" at the top.
It's a new month and that means new #CulturePassNYC reservations are available!
You can use your library card to get FREE admission to more than 100 museums and cultural institutions across all five boroughs!
www.culturepass.nyc
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