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The official portrait of the crew of International Space Station Expedition 74 and the official mission insignia of Expedition 74.

#NASA Astronauts, currently living and working at the International Space Station, will answer questions submitted by kids from QPL locations across Queens, in a special, one-time-only livestream!

Watch Live on Wednesday, March 11 at 12:05PM!

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Independent Lens | PBS on Instagram: "Knowledge is power. Author Mahogany Browne shares her thoughts on books getting challenged in this episode of Book Detours. The Librarians is streaming on the PB... 1,383 likes, 37 comments - independentlens on February 18, 2026: "Knowledge is power. Author Mahogany Browne shares her thoughts on books getting challenged in this episode of Book Detours. The Libra...

#FreedomToRead

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Crowd immersed in vibrant red powder during Holi, the festival of colors, celebrating joy and unity.

Wishing Hindu New Yorkers a joyful and vibrant Holi filled with color, community, and new beginnings!

Promotional flyer for QPL's College Readiness College Fair 2026 at Central Library.

Hey #QPLTeens: Get valuable information about higher education, meet college representatives, and much more!

Join us for our 2026 College Readiness College Fair at Central Library on Saturday, March 7!

Learn More & Register Now. queenslib.org/CollegeFair2...

A meme based on a picture of Punch the Monkey hugging his stuffed orangutan. The word "Me" is above Punch; the words "My QPL Holds Ready for Pickup" are on top of his stuffed orangutan.

Don't forget: QPL is open until 8PM on Thursdays. 📚

Celebrate Women’s History Month in Queens!✨

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Map: queenslib.org/explore

A selection of prom dresses from our previous Prom x QPL Giveaway.

Do you have an old #prom dress, tuxedo, or other formal wear taking up space in your closet?

Please donate your formal wear for our 3rd annual QPL Prom Attire Giveaway!

Learn More: www.queenslibrary.org/about-us/new...

#QPLTeens

QPL's Women’s History Month 2026 logo: a row of multicolored silhouettes beneath a rising sun, on a beige background, with the words "Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future. QPL Celebrates Women’s History Month."

This #WomensHistoryMonth, join us as we honor women who are leading sustainability efforts across environmental, economic, educational, and social justice movements.

Enjoy our programs, book and movie lists, a @queensmemory.bsky.social resource, and more!

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Colorful Purim celebration items including a blue glitter mask, red sequined bow tie, Star of David, groggers, and hamantaschen cookies on a light blue background.

Wishing a joyful Purim to all who are celebrating across our city.
 
As families gather to read the Megillah, share hamantaschen, and give to those in need, we honor the resilience of the Jewish community at the heart of this holiday.
 
Chag Purim Sameach!

@harpercollins.bsky.social

Picture of Mary Kay McBrayer, the cover of her book "Madame Queen," and promotional text for the QPL virtual program Women's History Month: Literary Thursdays: Mary Kay McBrayer, Author of "Madame Queen: The Life and Crimes of Harlem’s Underground Racketeer, Stephanie St. Clair."

Our Literary Thursdays series continues with Mary Kay McBrayer, who will talk with us about "Madame Queen: The Life and Crimes of Harlem’s Underground Racketeer, Stephanie St. Clair."

Join us on March 5 at 6PM!
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#WomensHistoryMonth

Queens Public Library Teens on Instagram: "#QPLTeens, are you planning to apply to #College but don’t know where to start? Join @professorjuuj at Hunters Point Library for a four-part workshop series ... 19 likes, 1 comments - qplteens on February 25, 2026: "#QPLTeens, are you planning to apply to #College but don’t know where to start? Join @professorjuuj at Hunters Point Library for a four-part work...

#QPLTeens

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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!

Visit www.culturepass.nyc and use your library card to get FREE admission to more than 100 museums, theaters, and cultural institutions across all five boroughs!

The Queens Public Library Page Turner logo (a turquoise QPL "Q," two open book graphics, and the words "Queens Public Library Page Turner" in a purple circle), along with the words "130 New Monthly Donors For 130 Years. Donate as a Page Turner & Get a Limited-Edition Sticker!" on a turquoise background.

In just a few weeks, Queens Public Library turns 130! 🎉

In honor of QPL’s birthday, we’re challenging 130 members of our QPL family to become monthly donors by March 19.

Make a Lasting Impact Starting Today.

Thank You for Your Support! #QPL130

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Promotional graphic for the QPL in-person program Books & Bars: A Hip Hop and Library Talk with Roxanne Shanté.

Our series of in-person conversations with #HipHop legend Roxanne Shanté continues at the Library!

Bring your questions and get ready to talk with the Queen of Rap at Elmhurst Library on Tuesday, March 3 at 4PM.

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#QPLHipHop

Sandra Ung on Instagram: "It was another wildly successful Lantern Festival hosted by the Chinese American Parents’ Association and Flushing @qplnyc! As part of the Lunar New Year celebration, familie... 23 likes, 1 comments - cmsandraung on March 1, 2026: "It was another wildly successful Lantern Festival hosted by the Chinese American Parents’ Association and Flushing @qplnyc! As part of the Lunar N...

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The words "March Manga Madness" on a purple background, all written and designed in a manga-influenced style.

Hey #QPLTeens, if you love #Manga, you’re in luck — this month, we are celebrating March Manga Madness!

Join us for dozens of programs, where you can build your drawing skills, cosplay as your favorite characters, watch your favorite films, and much more!

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Pictures of our March Literary Thursdays guests—Mary Kay McBrayer, Michael Arceneaux, Amelia Thomas, and Soraya Chemaly—and their book covers.

Our virtual Literary Thursdays series brings you live conversations with amazing writers.

Learn More about our March guests: Mary Kay McBrayer, Michael Arceneaux, Amelia Thomas, and @sorayachemaly.bsky.social!

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#WomensHistoryMonth

A promotional flyer for the QPL virtual program Allihopa Yoga: Accessible and Adaptive Yoga with Rodrigo Souza. It features a picture of Rodrigo Souza, a young man with his hands folded in prayer, sitting in a wheelchair. The flyer's language describes the program and how to attend, and it can also be found here: https://www.queenslibrary.org/calendar/allihopa-yogaaccessible-and-adaptive-yoga-with-rodrigo-souza-hehim/010441-0126

Adaptive and accessible yoga teacher Rodrigo Souza has created a welcoming space for those faced with trauma and disability.

Join us for his Virtual Yoga Class on Wednesdays in March at 6PM.

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A picture of jazz musician Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah (fka Christian Scott), with the words "The best of jazz is now on [Medici.tv logo] Available Here!"

🎶 Have you heard about #Medicitv?

🎺 It's the premier resource for #jazz, classical music, opera, and ballet, with thousands of videos.

🎞️ And it’s FREE with your Queens Public Library card!

➡️ Login today by using QPL’s free portal.
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#BlackHistoryMonth

We want to hear from you! Help shape New York City's first-ever Environmental Justice Plan! Take our community survey: bit.ly/EJinform

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The Mayor's Office of Climate & Environmental Justice is leading the development of NYC's first comprehensive Environmental Justice Plan!

Help shape the plan by filling out the community questionnaire at bit.ly/EJinform by March 1 at 11:59PM.

Queens Public Library Teens on Instagram: "#QPLTeens, in celebration and observation of #BlackHistoryMonth, our #CollegeReadiness team is spotlighting #HBCU -- or Historically Black Colleges & Univers... 9 likes, 1 comments - qplteens on February 11, 2026: "#QPLTeens, in celebration and observation of #BlackHistoryMonth, our #CollegeReadiness team is spotlighting #HBCU -- or Historically Black College...

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Queens Economic Development Corp on Instagram: "🚨 LAST WEEK TO APPLY – Deadline: Monday, March 2 🚨 The 2026 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge is closing soon — and this is your moment. 💰 Win up to $... 43 likes, 3 comments - queens_edc on February 25, 2026: "🚨 LAST WEEK TO APPLY – Deadline: Monday, March 2 🚨 The 2026 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge is closing soon — and this is your moment. 💰 Wi...

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Two of Guerda Faustin's paintings on display at Central Library in Jamaica.

Two of Guerda Faustin's paintings on display at Central Library in Jamaica.

Four of Guerda Faustin's paintings on display at Central Library in Jamaica.

Promotional graphic for Guerda Faustin's art exhibit at Central Library in Jamaica.

If you didn't get a chance to see Haitian artist Guerda Faustin's paintings for #BlackHistoryMonth, don't worry — her art exhibit will be on display at Central Library in Jamaica through Friday, March 13!

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#WomensHistoryMonth

One of our Library Lovers Month 2026 Sweepstakes entries, with a picture of a man standing in front of the 2019-2020 "A Cypher in Queens" sculpture exhibit at Central Library. Jean-Elie L. writes, "On February 29, 2020, my brother I visited the Central Library in Jamaica, Queens to see Sherwin Banfield‘s three sculptures known as “A Cypher in Queens,” which portrays Run DMC’s Jam Master Jay, A Tribe Called Quest’s Malik “Phife Dawg” Taylor, and Mobb Deep’s Albert “Prodigy” Johnson, all of whom are Hip Hop artists from Queens that passed away. I have many fond memories of Queens Library, but this particular memory stands out as possibly my favorite."

One of our Library Lovers Month 2026 Sweepstakes entries, with our Library Lovers Month logo (a heart made of photos of our customers having a great time at the Library). Maria S. writes, "I got my electronic QPL card several years ago, when I moved to a relatively small town in southern California that didn't have a great library system. Since then I keep my QPL card maxed out, with a to-be-read list that's 790 strong and growing every day, thanks to recommendations I find on Libby from QPL. I'm a huge library fan and so appreciative that QPL understands that the library community isn't just the people who live near an outstanding library. Thanks for all the care you provide to readers no matter their interests or their proximity. Libraries are the front line of democracy, literacy, freedom of speech and thought, and history...and those things have never mattered more."

One of our Library Lovers Month 2026 Sweepstakes entries, with a picture of a man, a woman, and their child. The child is holding a book about galaxies, and the man is holding up one of the child's drawings. Tzupei L. writes, "We had a wonderful experience attending a reading and painting event about space and galaxies at the Richmond Hill Library. The library plays an important role in bringing families together and promoting children’s learning in a fun and engaging way. My daughter’s name is Galaxy, a name her dad chose with the hope that she would grow up humble and limitless, just like the galaxy itself. During the program, she listened to a story about space and created artwork showing three different types of galaxies. It was a joyful and meaningful experience that connected our family through learning and creativity."

A heart made of photos of our customers having a great time at the Library, and the words "Queens Public Library Celebrates National Library Lovers' Month Through February 28."

The Library isn’t just a building — it’s where stories begin.

Reminder: Our #LibraryLoversMonth Sweepstakes ends on February 28!

Have You Shared Your Story Yet?

Visit queenslib.org/LibraryLover... to Share Your Story Now!

Sandra Ung on Instagram: "The Chinese American Parents Association and @qplnyc Flushing Library are hosting their annual Lantern Festival TOMORROW at 1 p.m. Learn how to turn red envelopes into a fest... 1 likes, 0 comments - cmsandraung on February 27, 2026: "The Chinese American Parents Association and @qplnyc Flushing Library are hosting their annual Lantern Festival TOMORROW at 1 p.m. Learn how to...

#LunarNewYear

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Promotional flyer for the QPL program Women's History Month: Sunday Concerts Presents The Sage Collective.

🎶 Get a musical start to your #WomensHistoryMonth!

🎵 Join us and The Sage Collective for our next Sunday Concert at Central Library, on Sunday, March 1st at 3PM!

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QPL Hip Hop Coordinator Ralph McDaniels, holding his iconic Video Music Box microphone.

Happy Birthday to the one and only Uncle Ralph, #QPLHipHop Coordinator Ralph McDaniels!

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#BlackHistoryMonth #HipHopHistory