Queens Library Programs & Services & NYS-NYC COVID-19 Updates (11)

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Notification issued 04-09-2020 at 2:12 PM. Due to high winds, a ban on empty and tandem tractor trailers, piggyback trailers, dual trailers, and multiple trailers is in effect for Bronx-Whitestone, Throgs Neck, RFK, Verrazzano, Cross Bay and Marine Parkway Bridges. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

Notification issued 04-09-2020 at 9:00 AM. If you see price increases for items in short supply due to COVID-19, report it by calling 311 or visiting NYC.gov/dcwp 

04-09-2020 It is with deepest sympathy that I inform you of the death of Noordin bin Mohmed Said, stepson of Mildred Said, CLM South Ozone. Denise Corcoran, Director, Community Library Services

Notification issued 04-11-2020 at 9:00 AM. Stay home, stay safe. Celebrate the holiday weekend with new traditions. Call, text, or video chat with friends and loved ones.

Silver Alert issued 04-11-2020 at 1:31 AM. A Silver Alert has been issued for Janet Markoe, an 84-year-old white female from the area of 80th Street and 45th Avenue in Queens. The missing has schizophrenia and may be in need of medical attention.Description: 5'3" tall, 110 lbs, with gray hair and brown eyes. Wearing a black coat, black pants, and white sneakers. Last Seen: 80th Street and 45th Avenue in Queens at approximately 8:00 AM on 04-08-2020. If you see the missing person, please call 9-1-1. A photo of the missing is available here:
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Notification issued 04-12-2020 at 3:00 PM. The City is collecting voluntary information about your experience with COVID-19: http://nyc.gov/cv19engagementportal

Notification issued 04-12-2020 at 9:00 AM. Enjoy NYC’s parks from home! Visit on.nyc.gov/parksathome for live video tours, meditation, fitness classes, activities for kids & more。

Notification issued 04-12-2020 at 2:20 PM.  Due to predicted wind speeds, all SeaStreak Ferry service will be suspended tomorrow 4/13. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.  For more information, please visit https://seastreak.com/service-alerts

Notification issued 04-13-2020 at 9:00 AM. We understand home is not always safe. Visit nyc.gov/nychope to find services for domestic & gender-based violence survivors. You are not alone. Domestic & gender-based violence survivors can call NYC’s 24-hour Hotline 1-800-621-4673 or 911 for emergencies.

Notification issued 04-13-2020 at 4:22 PM. New Yorkers: Wear a face covering when you go outside and near others. It can be a scarf, a bandanna or one you make at home. Face coverings are an added precaution to protect others in case you have contracted COVID-19 but don’t have symptoms. The City urges you to save medical masks for our healthcare workers and first responders who truly need them.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, (04-13-2020
Sadly, people are taking advantage of others during this time of need. If you hear of any scams or fall victim to one, please reach out to our office at (718) 458-5367. Help us share this information so that others are not victimized by fraud.  Let's stay safe and healthy together!
Catalina 

Karen Washington 04/13/2020: It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Mildred Said’s mother, Julia Sarraga Nieves.  Arrangements have not yet been made.

Notification issued 04-13-2020 at 11:40 PM. Due to a person struck by a train, M train service is suspended in both directions between Myrtle Av and Middle Village-Metropolitan Av in Queens. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

Notification issued 04-14-2020 at 11:00 AM. New York Blood Center is seeking donations of plasma from those who have recovered from COVID-19: https://nybc.org/

Notification issued 04-14-2020 at 4:00 PM. COVID-19 resources are available for individuals with disabilities, access and functional needs: https://on.nyc.gov/34qzVkF

Notification issued 04-15-2020 at 11:30 AM NYC is assisting New Yorkers by delivering meals to those who cannot access food themselves: NYC.gov/GetFood or call 311.

Notification issued 04-15-2020 at 5:03 PM. Attention New Yorkers: all people must wear a face covering in public where social distancing is not possible.

Notification issued 04-16-2020 at 10:00 AM. REMINDER: 3 free meals are available for ALL New Yorkers at more than 400 meal hubs, Monday-Friday: http://schools.nyc.gov/freemeals

Medicare 04-16-2020 More than ever, it's important to stay home to slow the spread of COVID-19, and if you must go out, practice social distancing. While we stay home, don't let fear and anxiety about the COVID-19 pandemic become overwhelming. Here are a few ways the CDC recommends managing stress during these challenging times:  

• Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories and social media.
• Connect with others. Talk with friends and loved ones over the phone or via video chat about your concerns and how you are feeling.
• Take care of yourself. Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate. Try to eat healthy meals, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.

Brooklyn Eagle 04-16-2020 Face coverings will be required in busy spaces while New York City officials said they would create an emergency food reserve and take other steps to safeguard residents’ sustenance.

Notification issued 04-17-2020 at 9:00 AM. Healthcare workers: If you need a place to stay to reduce the spread of COVID-19, visit nyc.gov/covid19hotel to reserve a free hotel room.

Notification issued 04-16-2020 at 8:45 PM. Due to a switch malfunction, F train service is suspended between Forest hills-71 Ave and Jamaica-179 St stations in both directions in Queens. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. For more information, please visit www.mta.info

Notification issued 04-13-2020 at 9:45 AM. The National Weather Service has issued the following:
What: Areal Flood Advisory
Where: NYC
When: 9:35 AM until 11:30 AM on 4/13
Hazards: Heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.
Preparedness Actions:
- Do not drive your vehicle or walk into areas where water covers the roadway as the water depth may be too great to allow you to cross safely.For the latest weather info: www.weather.gov/okx/

Notification issued 04-17-2020 at 3:00 PM. Show your support for NYC’s grocery workers: Only shop when you need to, wear a face covering & keep at least 6 feet from others.

Notification issued 04-20-2020 at 10:45 AM. REMINDER: All people must wear a face covering in public where social distancing is not possible.

Notification issued 04-21-2020 at 2:45 AM. Due to an unauthorized person on the tracks, N train service is suspended in both directions between Astoria-Ditmars Blvd in Queens and 57 St-7 Av in Manhattan. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time

Notification issued 04-21-2020 at 1:00 PM. REMINDER: NYC is assisting New Yorkers by delivering meals to those who cannot access food themselves: NYC.gov/GetFood or call 311. >

Notification issued 04-22-2020 at 10:00 AM. DOE families: Get your remote learning device by 4/30. Complete the survey by 4/23: schools.nyc.gov or 718-935-5100 & choose option “5.”

Notification issued 04-22-2020 at 5:05 PM. If you’re unemployed due to COVID-19 & have questions about benefits, visit https://access.nyc.gov/faq-for-pandemic-unemployment-benefits/

Notification issued 04-23-2020 at 9:45 AM. NYC is opening testing sites citywide, prioritizing those most at risk. Call 1-888-ONEMED1 or go to onemedical.com & use code NYCCARE30.

Notification issued 04-25-2020 at 9:00 AM. Keep yourself and others safe by staying home. Remember: If you must go out, stay 6 feet apart from others and wear a face covering. 

Notification issued 04-26-2020 at 3:00 PM.  The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, aches, loss of taste/smell, headache & diarrhea. If you have trouble breathing, pain/pressure in your chest, are confused or cannot stay awake, or have bluish lips/face, call 911

Notification issued 04-27-2020 at 3:00 PM.  People age 50+ or with conditions like lung or heart disease, asthma, obesity, diabetes, cancer, or weakened immune systems are more susceptible to COVID-19. Take extra precautions and remain inside as much as possible.

Notification issued 04-28-2020 at 12:00 PM. This a challenging time for all New Yorkers. If you need help coping, contact NYC Well, a confidential 24/7 helpline: nyc.gov/nycwell

Notification issued 04-28-2020 at 5:00 PM. Pet owners impacted by COVID-19 can call the Pet Hotline at 1-877-204-8821 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week. 

Notification issued 04-29-2020 at 12:00 PM. When home isn’t safe, domestic violence survivors can find services 24/7 at nyc.gov/NYCHOPE, 1-800-621-HOPE(4673) or 911 for emergencies

Notification issued 04-29-2020 at 3:00 PM.  If you live with someone who is sick, create physical distance by staying 6 ft. away. Keep people who are sick separate. Sleep head-to-toe if you share a bed with someone who is sick, or sleep on the couch.

Notification issued 04-30-2020 at 9:00 AM. DOE families: Get your remote learning device: https://coronavirus.schools.nyc/RemoteLearningDevices or 718-935-5100 & choose option “5.”

Notification issued 05-01-2020 at 10:40 AM. REMINDER: Ferries are for essential travel only. If you must take a ferry, face coverings are required to board.

Notification issued 05-01-2020 at 3:00 PM.  COVID-19 Update - If you’ve been sick, stay home until you are fever-free for 3 days without medication, it’s been 7 days since your symptoms started, and your symptoms have improved.

Notification issued 05-02-2020 at 3:00 PM.  If you do not have a doctor but need one, call 844-NYC-4NYC (844-692-4692). NYC provides care, regardless of immigration status, insurance status or ability to pay.

Notification issued 05-02-2020 at 11:00 AM. Nice weather is here but remember: If you go out, keep at least 6 feet of distance between yourself & others & wear a face covering

Notification issued 05-07-2020 at 12:00 PM. New Yorkers: Get a free face covering at a NYC Park. To find the closest distribution location, date, & time, visit nyc.gov/facecoverings 

Notification issued 05-08-2020 at 12:00 PM. REMINDER: NYC Open Streets are here to help New Yorkers practice safe social distancing. For a list of locations, visit nyc.gov/openstreets 

Notification issued 05-14-2020 at 12:00 PM. New Yorkers with symptoms or questions about COVID-19 can call 1-844-NYC-4NYC to connect to a medical provider free of charge 9 am - 9 pm.

Notification issued 05-15-2020 at 12:00 PM. Nice weather is here but remember: if you go out, keep at least 6 feet of distance between yourself & others & wear a face covering.

Notification issued 05-15-2020 at 3:00 PM. New York State on PAUSE is extended through 5/28. Non-essential workforce is directed to continue to work from home until at least 5/28. 

Notification issued 05-16-2020 at 5:45 PM. NYC has an alarming shortage of donated blood. Give blood and help your city. Visit nybc.org or call 1-800-933-2566

Notification issued 05-16-2020 at 3:00 PM. REMINDER: NYC Open Streets are here to help New Yorkers practice safe social distancing. For a list of locations, visit nyc.gov/openstreets

Notification issued 05-19-2020 at 11:00 AM. NYC is opening more testing sites for New Yorkers who need to be tested for COVID-19. Visit nyc.gov/covidtest for info and locations.

Notification issued 05-21-2020 at 2:00 PM. Use DCWP’s letter to stop debt collectors from contacting you during the State of Emergency. Know your consumer rights: nyc.gov/consumers

Notification issued 05-22-2020 at 9:05 AM. New Yorkers can now sign up for a COVID-19 antibody survey appointment. Visit nyc.bioreference.com/antibodysurvey or call 1-888-279-0967

Notification issued 05-22-2020 at 9:00 AM. REMINDER: Ferries are for essential travel only. If you must take a ferry, face coverings are required to board.

Notification issued 05-28-2020 at 9:00 AM. Vote safely during COVID-19 by voting from home. Request your mail-in ballot for the primary election: vote.nyc or call 1-866-868-3692

Notification issued 05-29-2020 at 9:00 AM. New Yorkers with symptoms or questions about COVID-19 can call 1-844-NYC-4NYC to connect to a medical provider free of charge 9 am - 9 pm.

Notification issued 05-31-2020 at 5:05 PM.  Due to protest activity, expect traffic delays and a heavy presence of emergency personnel in the area of the following locations： -Barclay Center, BK -Union Square, MN -McCarren Park, BK -Fort Tryon Park, MN -Flushing Meadow Park, QN

To All Tenants:

Please be advised that there is a planned Protest scheduled today, June 1, 2020, at the Queens Center Mall.  Please be cautious in the area today. We urge all tenants to protect the storefront glass as best as possible.  If you see something, say something.  Please keep our office informed of any known activity you may encounter after getting to a safe place.  We can be reached at 718-575-4983 (David Gleeson) or 718-575-4984 (Donna Cappa).

Thank you and be safe.
LeFrak Property Management

Donna Cappa 
Building Manager
Commercial Property Management
LeFrak Property Management
59-17 Junction Blvd 20th FL
Elmhurst, NY 11373

July 3, 2020

Dear Colleagues,

I am pleased to let you know that Mayor Bill de Blasio and the City Council on Tuesday approved an operating budget for Fiscal Year 2021 that includes very strong support for the Queens, Brooklyn and New York public library systems. This budget recognizes the outstanding performance of the three systems, and makes clear how much New Yorkers will be counting on us as the City’s recovery continues.

The Mayor’s budget maintains the same level of funding for libraries as last year, and the Council added nearly $12 million for the three systems to that amount. While the Council allocation is lower than last year’s $14 million, it puts us in a solid position going forward.

On behalf of all of QPL’s staff and trustees, I want to thank the Mayor, Speaker Corey Johnson, Finance Chair Daniel Dromm, Cultural Affairs & Libraries Chair Jimmy Van Bramer, and the Queens Delegation for prioritizing Queens Public Library in an extraordinarily difficult budget year.

Still, our fiscal picture remains uncertain given the state of the economy, and we need to be prepared to meet the challenges that may lie ahead. I will keep you updated as developments unfold.

I also want to welcome back those of you who have returned to our physical locations. It has been great to see some of you -- even from a distance and behind a mask. It is hard to stay six feet away from people you have not seen for months, but I am confident that we can remain healthy and safe together. 

Again, have a restful, long weekend.

 Dennis

Library Vision

The Queens Library represents a fundamental public good in our democracy. It assures the right, the privilege and the ability of individuals to choose and pursue any direction of thought, study or action they wish.

The Library provides the capital necessary for us to understand the past and grow for the future. It is also our collective memory, since history and human experience are best preserved in writing.

As Queens Library enters its second century, it will be universally recognized as the most dynamic public library in the nation. This recognition will arise from: the Library's dedication to the needs of its diverse communities; its advocacy and support of appropriate technology; the excellence of its programs and services; the commitment of its staff to its customers and the very highest ideals of library service.

We at Queens Library believe deeply in equity and that libraries are fundamental in empowering people to take charge of their lives, their governments and their communities. In this way, Queens Library has an essential role to play in the new economy. The programs and services we provide and the technologies we embrace will carry the people of Queens into a productive and creative future.

Library Values:

Service

We believe that library and information service is essential to a learning society because information and knowledge are indispensable to the development of human potential, the advancement of civilization, and the continuance of enlightened self-government. (Editor's note: Each customer can check out 50 items on his/her library card including books, 10 DVDs/CDs)

Customers

We believe that meeting the needs of our diverse customer base is first and foremost.

Quality

We value the importance of providing rapid and comprehensive access to knowledge and information and strive to constantly improve the services we provide to our customers.

Technology

We believe the Queens Library must be an active partner in the development and implementation of technology to ensure that access to knowledge and information will be equitably available to all.（Editor's note: Free use of library computers including desktops, laptops, Google tablets, and free pringting of 20 pages per day each customer.）

Individuality

We respect the individuality and integrity of each customer and each employee, and foster an environment in which creativity, productivity and individual responsibility are encouraged, recognized and rewarded.

Teamwork

We believe that each individual is a member of the team, working together to serve our customers.

Queens Library Participates NY Cares Winter Coats Drive

From: Buron, Nick H
Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2012 4:29 PM
To: CLS Library  Supervisors; Cel_Managers
Subject: NY Cares Coat Drive

All,

NY Cares is a non-profit organization that has organized a coat drive around the city for many years.  This year, all Queens Library sites will be participating.


·         Starting tomorrow, New York Cares will provide collection boxes, bags, pre-printed posters, and other collateral (attached) to all library locations.

·         On a weekly basis, New York Cares will provide a courier service to pick up coats.

·         The Drive has already started and will continue until December 31st

The attached fact sheets can be printed out and shared with your customers.

Please welcome this needed service, especially in light of the even greater need in our community than usual.


If you have any questions, let me know.

Thank you

Nick, Chief Librarian

March 19, 2017

Mission Statement

When living with an abuser, a plan for safety can be the difference between life and death.

Tips provided by: NYPD Domestic Violence

Silver Alert issued 9-14-2019 at 04:28 AM.

A Silver Alert has been issued for Yujie Wang, a 77-year-old Asian female from the area of Lawrence Street and 60th Avenue in Queens. The missing has dementia and may be in need of medical attention.

Description: 5'2" tall, 90 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Last seen wearing a dark colored striped shirt, a brown plaid jacket and carrying a small purse.

Last Seen: Lawrence Street and 60th Avenue in Queens at approximately 4:00 PM on 09-13-2019.

If you see the missing person, please call 9-1-1.

A photo of the missing is available here:


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Library New Books display, June 2019

 

Please join us for an event on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 10 am in the Central Library’s Auditorium, featuring Jennifer Jones Austin, the author of Consider it Pure Joy, which chronicles her quest for a bone marrow donor. Jennifer, a leukemia survivor, is the CEO of the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies, an organization that works with 170 faith and community-based organizations in New York committed to reducing poverty. She is a sought-after speaker who appears regularly on television and radio, and at community events and professional gatherings.

During the event, SAMAR, a Queens-based recruitment center of the Be the Match Registry, will be conducting a bone marrow registry drive. There will also be some great giveaways for those who attend, provided by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. (QPL email 9/12/2019)

Silver Alert issued 09-14-2019 at 3:56 AM.

A Silver Alert has been issued for Margaret Oshea, a 78-year-old white female from the area of Commonwealth Boulevard and 81st Avenue in Queens. The missing has dementia and may be in need of medical attention.

Description: 5'7" tall, 120 lbs, with blue eyes. Wearing blue pants and a long sleeve blue shirt with flower prints.

Last Seen: Commonwealth Boulevard and 81st Avenue in Queens at approximately 2 PM on 09-13-2019.

Vehicle: 2014 Toyota Corolla with NYS license plate number QZJ-562

If you see the missing person, please call 9-1-1.

A photo of the missing is available here:

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Sent on behalf of George Carrera: August 28, Wednesday, 2019

Good morning,

As we are in the peak of Hurricane Season, we ask that all custodians to check and clear all exterior floor drains and roof drains of leaves, debris and any other foreign objects.  This task should be completed weekly or more “as needed” in order to prevent accumulation, which can create clogged drains.   Please log completed task(s) into your (Operations Log Book) day book weekly or as frequently performed.  When performing this assignment you must log it into the Branch Day Book and it is very important to contact the Security/ISD at 718 990-0710 to report the opening and closing of Roof Hatchets.

Always remember to work safe, and report any major concerns.   

Thank you all for your ongoing dedication and commitment.

GC/lrr

 

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