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Joanne King

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Forest Hills

March 19, 2013

Library-Goers Get to Vote for Lincoln Center Performances in Queens

Patrons can vote online for Lincoln Center shows they want to see.

Rego Park

March 19, 2013

CB6 Pushes for Expansion of Rego Park Library Amid Boom in Demand

The Rego Park branch is one of the most heavily used in the Queens library system.
 

Briarwood

February 18, 2013

Queens Library Offering Yoga For Seniors

Chair yoga is designed for those less active.

Kew Gardens Hills

February 14, 2013

Kew Gardens Hills Library is Getting Green Expansion

The branch is getting more space and an energy-saving roof.

Pomonok

December 21, 2012

'Project Runway'-Inspired Fashion Contest Coming to Queens Library

A group of teens will participate in the contest on Dec. 26 at the Pomonok branch.

South Jamaica

November 15, 2012

Hurricane Raccoon Leaves Queens Library

The raccoon that took shelter at a Queens library during Hurricane Sandy is leaving his temporary home.

South Jamaica

November 14, 2012

Queens Library Raccoon Who Took Shelter During Sandy Won't Leave

The raccoon that took shelter at a Queens library during Hurricane Sandy still has not found his way out.

South Jamaica

November 08, 2012

Raccoon Takes Shelter at Queens Library During Hurricane Sandy

A raccoon found its way into an atrium at the Baisley Park branch in South Jamaica during the storm.

Astoria

October 03, 2012

Astoria Restaurant Starts Online Petition to Get Bike Corral

The local community board denied Queens Kickshaw's request for a bike corral.

Long Island City

June 26, 2012

Queens Libraries Spared Closure Under Budget Deal

The budget agreement restores most of the funds to the Queens library system.

Astoria

June 01, 2012

Third of Queens Libraries Would Close Under 'Devastating' Budget Cuts

The Queens Library is facing the prospect of losing $26.7 million in budget funding in fiscal year 2013.