Friends of LIC Stay Visible in the Neighborhood

This fall, the Friends of Long Island City Library have been a fixture in the neighborhood — lending their time to represent the branch at various activities in the community.

The group has been busy at outreach events, community fairs and food pantries across the neighborhood. Members have been handing out new books supplied by JetBlue, school supplies, small trinkets for children, and promoting branch and Queens Public Library events.

Thanks to their support, the branch has connected with over 150 community residents.

Friends Sponsor Tricks & Treats Celebration at Ridgewood

The Friends of Ridgewood Library treated local community children to a book and treat bag giveaway on Halloween.

Members has a wonderful time in the library’s garden donning costumes while handing out over 100 new books and 150 treat bags, containing items such as Harry Potter temporary tattoos and miniature slime.

Friends of QPL Celebrated as Part of Queens History

Recently, the Queens Chronicle celebrated its 44th anniversary and released a special edition featuring notable groups and organizations that have made a positive impact on the community…including the Friends of Queens Public Library. We invite you to take a few moments to read.

Thanks to everyone that contributed to the article, Lynn Owens, Jimmy Van Bramer, and Michaeline Von Drathen.

Most of all, we would like to acknowledge the efforts of past and present Friends of QPL members for your contributions to Queens over the past two (or three) decades.

READ THE ARTICLE