Queens Library Foundation, Inc.
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For project support of English as a Second Language programs for adult immigrants, and teen programming that supports economic & social mobility
Date
Jun. 04, 2026
Duration
24 months
Description
Serving the most diverse county in the nation—where 48 percent of its 2.4 million residents are foreign-born and an estimated 180 languages are spoken—Queens Public Library (QPL) has played a pivotal role in the social and civic fabric of New York City since its founding in 1896. In October 2024, Carnegie awarded a $1.2 million grant to QPL for educational and career services for immigrants and teens who are new to or entering the American workforce. A renewal grant will allow QPL to sustain ten English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes that reach nearly 1,000 learners while launching three new adult basic literacy classes. The library also plans to serve 2,400 high school students and their families by expanding postsecondary readiness programs to include both college and vocational career pathways. To further support economic mobility, at least 500 additional patrons, including English-language learners and teens, will receive free workforce training and certifications in high-demand industries such as construction and hospitality.
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For project support of English as a Second Language (ESL) programs for adult immigrants, and teen programming that supports economic & social mobility
Date
Sep. 12, 2024
Duration
24 months
Description
Founded in 1896, Queens Public Library (QPL) serves the most diverse county in the nation, Queens, NY, where 47.8 percent of its 2.4 million residents are foreign-born, and an estimated 180 languages are spoken. In 2023, QPL had over 5.6 million visitors, circulated over 7.7 million resources, and offered over 50,000 programs at its sixty-six library locations, including four Carnegie libraries (Astoria, Poppenhusen, Richmond Hill, and Woodhaven) for newcomers, young adults, and teens. Prior Corporation support enabled QPL to expand the number of teens served through its college readiness programs. With Corporation support, QPL will scale its programming over two years to provide an estimated 1,000 newcomers with basic English as a Second Language classes, 560 newcomers with workforce training for industry certifications, sixty-four young adults with instruction for the high school equivalency exam, and 1,500 teens with college readiness programs.
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For support of the design and implementation of postsecondary access programming
Date
Sep. 02, 2021
Duration
17 months
Description
A postsecondary credential has become increasingly vital to an individual’s ability to secure employment, yet resources and targeted tools to support students’ college access and success are insufficient. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the challenges facing students on their paths to and through college and accelerated the need for programs that meet the shifting needs of students, families, and educators. The Queens Public Library (QPL) has been a community resource and information hub for Queens residents throughout its 125-year history, providing access to books and media, educational programming, and services for English language learners and new immigrants. QPL is currently focused on helping the residents of Queens recover and rebuild from the pandemic, particularly young people who face barriers getting into and graduating from college. Corporation support will enable QPL to participate in the Corporation’s Focus NYC initiative and design and launch a college access program, Branches to Success, that will provide guidance to Queens students and families on college admissions, career exploration, and financial assistance.
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As a one-time only grant for support of its K-12 education and enrichment programming to students in the New York metropolitan area
Date
Sep. 17, 2015
Duration
12 months
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For a project to build the collection of the Queens Library
Date
Jun. 14, 2012
Duration
16 months