Where can I find more information about the 125th anniversary of Queens Public Library?
and the library's history.
Answer
Coming Up:
QPL Day: March 19, 2022 (more info to follow)
On March 19, 1896, two local residents of Long Island City – then an independent municipality – obtained a charter from the New York State Board of Regents for the Long Island City Public Library, the institution that later became Queens Public Library.
Check out the following links for information about the anniversary and history of the Queens Public Library:
125 Years - Queens Public Library (celebration)
Gala - Info and Special Guests (annual)
Queens Public Library Virtual Gala, held on 6/8/21, raised over $525,000 to support it's crucial programs and services. You can watch a recording of the virtual gala here.
Queens Public Library History (history)