AGENCY TESTIMONY
Programming for Indigenous Peoples' Day and Native American Heritage Month
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Queens Public Library offers special programming during Indigenous Peoples' Day and Native American Heritage Month to highlight indigenous cultures and histories.
- Programs include a Native American-focused QPL Baby and Me story time at Auburndale Library.
- A celebration of Native American heritage with Alexia Dreams storytelling was held at Rochdale Village Library, sponsored by Speaker Adrian Adams.
- A book discussion on 'Wandering Stars' by Tommy Orange took place at the Fresh Meadow Library.
Sharon Myrie
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This year, the library's programs included a native American focused QPL baby, Baby and Me story time at Auburndale Library, a celebration of Native American heritage with Alexia Dreams storytelling at Rochdale Village Library, which was sponsored by speaker Adrian Adams, and a book discussion on Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange at our Fresh Meadow library.
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Vital to QPL's ability to properly provide and promote information on this topic is close collaboration with various cultural institutions, community based organizations, and local groups.
