Agency Testimony
Shakira Smalls introduces herself and QPL services
New York City Council · Sep 28, 2026 · starts 1:35:30 · 26 sec
Shakira Smalls introduces herself as Executive Director of Queens Public Library's Langston Hughes Community Library and Cultural Center. She describes QPL's 50 digital research databases and specialized print collections.
Member of the Public - Shakira Smalls
Good afternoon.
Member of the Public - Shakira Smalls
My name is Shakira Smalls, and I'm the Executive Director for Queens Public Library's Langston Hughes Community Library and Culture Center.
Member of the Public - Shakira Smalls
On behalf of our President and CEO, Dennis Walcott, thank you, Deputy Speaker and Chair Dr.
Member of the Public - Shakira Smalls
Williams, and the members of this committee for the opportunity to speak about the library's research collections.
Member of the Public - Shakira Smalls
I also want to thank New York Public Libraries for hosting today's event.