@QueensMemory

Queens Memory is a collaborative digital archives program at @qplnyc and @libraryqc aiming to record and preserve contemporary history across Queens.

 Queens, NY
queensmemory.org/
Joined September 2011
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Reminder: All QPL locations will be closed for #LaborDay Weekend: Saturday, Sept. 5; Sunday, Sept. 6; and Monday, Sept. 7. Our digital media is always available from anywhere with an Internet connection—enjoy eBooks, music, movies & more. queenslibrary.org/help/how-t… #LaborDayWeekend
The word "Closed," calendar pages reading Sat, Sept. 5, Sun, Sept. 6, and Mon, Sept. 7, and the words "All Queens Public Library locations will be closed for Labor Day Weekend," on a yellow background.

ALT The word "Closed," calendar pages reading Sat, Sept. 5, Sun, Sept. 6, and Mon, Sept. 7, and the words "All Queens Public Library locations will be closed for Labor Day Weekend," on a yellow background.

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All Queens Public Library locations will be closed on Sunday, April 5 for #Easter. Our digital media is always available from anywhere with an Internet connection—enjoy eBooks, eMagazines, music, movies, and more! queenslibrary.org/help/how-t…
The word "Closed," a calendar page reading Sun, April 5, and the words "All Queens Public Library locations will be closed for Easter," on a yellow background.

ALT The word "Closed," a calendar page reading Sun, April 5, and the words "All Queens Public Library locations will be closed for Easter," on a yellow background.

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One of our favorite resources is @QueensMemory's Queens Name Explorer, an interactive digital map of people whose names grace public spaces in Queens. Visit their special #QPL130 collection, "Celebrating the Supporters of Queens Public Library!" nameexplorer.urbanarchive.or…
The QPL 130 logo (the QPL logo and the words "130 Years," with a topographic map of the borough of Queens inside the zero) and pictures of Carter G. Woodson, Cynthia Jenkins, Paul A. Vallone, Andrew Carnegie, Jeanne and Thomas Elmezzi, Langston Hughes, and Helen Marshall, all on a turquoise background.

ALT The QPL 130 logo (the QPL logo and the words "130 Years," with a topographic map of the borough of Queens inside the zero) and pictures of Carter G. Woodson, Cynthia Jenkins, Paul A. Vallone, Andrew Carnegie, Jeanne and Thomas Elmezzi, Langston Hughes, and Helen Marshall, all on a turquoise background.

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Thank you to #FreedomToRead Card artist Sammi Wu, @CMShekarK, @CatalinaCruzNY, and everyone who joined us on Oct. 4 at Jackson Heights Library as we celebrated the debut of QPL's Freedom to Read Special Edition Library Card! #BannedBooksWeek instagram.com/qplnyc/p/DPfMN…
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.

ALT 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.

ALT 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.

ALT 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.

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

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It's another extremely hot day in New York City. Queens Public Library is here to help! Please visit your local library if you need an air-conditioned Cooling Center to #BeatTheHeat! queenslibrary.org/about-us/n… Learn More about what to do during Extreme Heat: nyc.gov/beattheheat
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ALT A graphic of a "sweating" thermometer surrounded by snowflakes, on a blue background, with the words "Cooling Centers at Queens Public Library."

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#QueensExplore #IndependenceDay instagram.com/qplnyc/reel/DL…
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🗳️ It's Primary #ElectionDay in NYC! Polls are open until 9PM on June 24. 👉 Find your poll site at findmypollsite.vote.nyc or call 1-866-VOTE-NYC (866-868-3692) 👉 Visit nycvotes.org for any last-minute info. #GoVoteNYC! Make sure that your voice is heard! #NYCVotes
A sign reading "Vote Here" in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Bengali.

ALT A sign reading "Vote Here" in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Bengali.

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#PrideMonth #WeSpeakPride queenslib.org/pride2025
Heathah Feathah 🗝️🪽🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️@NKCoverGrrl7 Jun 2025
This is so important - now more than ever. Thank you @QPLNYC! #pride
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Learn More & Join Us! queenslibrary.org/calendar/p… instagram.com/queensmemory/p…
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Our City leaders are busy negotiating the upcoming budget. The clock is ticking—please take a moment to send a message, and ask New York City's leaders to #InvestInLibraries! Thank you for standing with us! queenslibrary.org/support/ta…
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ALT An alarm clock sitting next to the words "Libraries Are For Everyone. Invest In Libraries." on a black background.

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#PrideMonth #WeSpeakPride instagram.com/qplnyc/p/DK-sS…

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25 years ago today, LPC designated the Poppenhusen Branch of @QPLNYC a landmark. Built in 1904 in Classical Revival style on land donated by College Point, it’s one of 67 libraries built citywide in the early 20th century funded by a grant from steel magnate Andrew Carnegie.🧵1/2
Color photo of a Classical Revival style masonry library building, with a stone and iron fence in front of it. Photo credit: jim.henderson via Wikimedia Commons

ALT Color photo of a Classical Revival style masonry library building, with a stone and iron fence in front of it. Photo credit: jim.henderson via Wikimedia Commons

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#BlackMusicMonth #QueensExplore instagram.com/qplnyc/p/DKYEQ…

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Support QPL at the #QueensPride Festival! Our #PrideMonth Pop-Up Merch Shop will be open for business on Sunday, June 1 in front of Jackson Heights Library (35-51 81 Street). All proceeds will support QPL's collections, programs & services! #WeSpeakPride youtu.be/5y4wWTzZhtk

QPL's Pride Pop-Up Merch Shop!

Support Queens Public Library at this year's #QueensPride Festival!...

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Join us and our special guests at Flushing Library on Thursday, May 1st at 5:30PM for this #AANHPIHeritageMonth discussion about the book "Fifty Years of Photographic Justice: Corky Lee's Asian America" and the life of Corky Lee. queenslibrary.org/calendar/a…
Promotional flyer for the QPL program AANHPI Heritage Month: Corky Lee's Asian America: Book Panel.

ALT Promotional flyer for the QPL program AANHPI Heritage Month: Corky Lee's Asian America: Book Panel.

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Great News! Our art exhibit "The Work of Art: WPA Prints from the #QPLArchives" has been extended to March 24! Learn More and Join Us at Ridgewood Library. queenslibrary.org/calendar/t…
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ALT Promotional graphic for our exhibition "The Work of Art: WPA Prints from the QPL Archives."

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Are you interested in working for Queens Public Library? We're looking for highly-engaged, creative, customer service-oriented individuals to fill a number of positions at QPL. Learn More: queenslibrary.org/about-us/c…
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ALT QPL's red logo, and the words "Careers at QPL" entering an open door, all on a purple background.

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“When people ask what I think is the foundational institution of democracy, I always say: ‘the public library.’” Thank You to Jelani Cobb for making QPL a part of his "Person Place Thing" interview with Randy Cohen! Listen Now: personplacething.org/520-jel… #LibraryLoversMonth
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ALT A screengrab of the webpage: https://personplacething.org/520-jelani-cobb/

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