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Featured at Dongan Hills Library
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NYPL Storytime
Enjoy a recorded storytime featuring neighborhood librarian Ms. Mleeka!
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Get Event Updates for Dongan Hills Library
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Discover Books with Shelf Help
Don’t know what you're looking for? Try Shelf Help, NYPL’s new personalized book-selection service! Tell us your reading interests and our librarians will pick five books for you and have them sent to your branch for pickup!
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Explore All Online Classes & Events
People of all ages can engage with the Library through our online classes, programs, book clubs, and more.
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Find Community Support Resources
During these challenging times, the Library is here to help our communities to find the resources they need.
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Launch Pads can be checked out!
Launch Pads are an interactive device that can be checked out just like a book.
For Kids
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Little Movers: Free Play
Tuesday, July 5 | 11:30 AM -
Little Movers: STEAM Lab
Wednesday, July 6 | 11:30 AM -
Amazing World of Animals!
Wednesday, July 6 | 4 PM
For Teens
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Paddle Boat Craft
Wednesday, July 6 | 2 PM -
Make Waves Week 2: Know Your Rights
Friday, July 8 | 2 PM -
Learn ASL Alphabet and Fingerspelling
Monday, July 11 | 1 PM
For Adults
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Virtual Book Discussion: What are YOU reading?!
Tuesday, July 5 | 2 PM -
DIY Determined: Decorate Your Own Mug!
Wednesday, July 6 | 12 PM -
In Person Book Discussion: What are YOU Reading?!!
Thursday, July 7 | 4 PM
24/7 Resources
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E-Books & E-Audiobooks
Explore e-books and e-audiobooks available for free from NYPL—from children's books to bestsellers.
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Additional E-Materials & Databases
Discover bestselling magazines, world newspapers, streaming classical and world music, and more from home with your library card.
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Digital Collections
Search thousands of digitized items, including historic prints, photographs, maps, and manuscripts.
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From Our Blog
Check out explorations on a wide array of topics, programs, and services across the Library.
About the Library
Dongan Hills Library is located at the intersection of Richmond Road and Four Corners. This NYPL location, which has occupied its present location since 1975, is a short walking distance from the Dongan Hills train station and is accessible via the S74, S76, and S86 bus lines. The one story, open-concept community library features a large children’s room, an adult reading area, and a designated space reserved for teens. Among the variety of offerings available for all ages, the library hosts regular art programming for adults as well as Toddler Time for children and families. Computers are available throughout the building for all visitors. An avid community partner, Dongan Hills Library staff provide educational support and connect with students via outreach programming at local schools P.S. 11, P.S. 52, and P.S./I.S. 48.
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