Ransomware attack knocks out key Queens library services

A ransomware attack disrupted the Queens Public Library system, knocking out network services across Queens, New York, since Wednesday afternoon, officials said. While the outage remains ongoing, the library has brought back free Wi‑Fi and limited check-out and return machine operations at all open locations. Library officials said customers will not be charged late fines during the disruption. Other affected services include the Queens Public Library website, the QPL Mobile App, on-site computers, digital media services, and book renewals. Queens Public Library President and CEO Dennis M. Walcott thanked patrons for patience, saying the IT team restored Wi‑Fi and the website is down but redirects visitors to a temporary page with updates. The library said it has no timeline for full restoration.