Happy Independence Day!

QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE 

July/August 2016 | Volume 2, Issue No. 4 

Happy 

Independence 

Day! 

LEARN ABOUT OUR 

NEW AMERICANS PROGRAM 

& CITIZENSHIP SERVICES 

CONGRATULATIONS TO 

OUR NEIGHBORHOOD 

LIBRARY AWARD WINNERS! 

FIND OUT ABOUT 

OUR DIGITAL SERVICES + MEDIA 

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A Message from the President and CEO 

Even though the summer months are a time for 

students to relax and enjoy their vacation, they also 

provide an important opportunity to ensure our 

children build upon the academic achievements 

they have worked so hard for during the school 

year. 

As someone who has spent much of his career 

in education, I can attest to the problem of the 

“summer slide,” the learning loss that happens 

when children at every grade level do not actively 

pursue educational activities during the summer. 

When I was New York City Schools Chancellor, the 

Department of Education created several initiatives in conjunction with the 

Department of Youth and Community Development to address the summer slide. 

The summer slide is generally estimated at a full month of educational loss, but 

for lower-income children, it can be even greater, with one study suggesting 

that they lose more than two months in reading achievement compared to their 

middle-class peers. Also, educational opportunities for lower-income students are 

greatly reduced once the school year ends. 

That’s why the Summer Reading Program at Queens Library is so essential. It 

provides entertaining activities for kids of all ages, motivates them to read as 

many books as they can during the summer months, and (like all our programs) 

is free of charge and close to home. We’re proud to do our part—with our partners 

at Astoria Bank, the New York Mets, the New York State Library, and the New 

York State Education Department—to meet the challenge of providing continual 

education for the children of Queens. 

Families often struggle to find productive activities during the summer, but from 

Google CS First and Summer Reading to our many events designed for adult and 

senior customers, we provide something enriching for everyone, six days a week. 

I hope you have an enjoyable July and 

August, and that you will spend a large part 

of the summer with us at the Library! 

Dennis M. Walcott 

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Contents 

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July/August 2016 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE 

Magazine 

2 What’s Happening Now at Queens Library? 

3 Don’t Miss Our Great Summer Programs! 

4 Cover Story 

Queens Library Welcomes New Americans 

6 Sharing Our Success! 

Queens Library Wins LibraryAware and NYC 

Neighborhood Library Awards 

7 A World of Enriching Services for You at 


10 

9 Access More Than 7,000,000 Digital Media Items 

10 Librarian Profile 

Ms. Susan’s Silly Stunts Inspire Summer Readers! 

Queens Library Has the Recipe for This 

Customer’s Success 

11 Congratulations to an Incredible Library Customer! 

12 High School Equivalency Students Graduate 

13 Connect with Your Police and Your Community 

During National Night Out! 

14 Celebrating 50 Years of Central 

14 

16 Our Kids Showed Their Skills at Our Second 

Annual Spelling Bee! 

17 Giving Our Thanks to Our Adult Tutors! 

18 Happy National Seniors Day! 

19 Sitting Down with Daymond John 

Events 

21 All Ages 

30 Adults 

41 Mail-a-Book 

42 Job & Business Academy (JBA) 

46 Other Languages • • 

• • по русски • 國語 • Español 

51 Teens 

57 Children 

17408-6/16

What’s Happening Now at Queens Library? 

Need a Necktie? Come to the “Tiebrary” 

You can add “a necktie for your next interview” to the long 

list of things you can borrow from Queens Library! Use 

your library card to check out a tie (for up to three weeks) 

to wear to job interviews 

and other important 

events. Each necktie comes 

in a box with illustrated 

instructions on how to tie a 

half-Windsor knot and a list 

of job interview tips. You 

can borrow a tie from the 

“Tiebraries” at our Arverne, 

Central, Laurelton, and 

South Jamaica library locations. 

If you get a job while 

wearing one of our ties—or 

would like to donate ties to 

the Tiebrary program—call 

us at 718-990-8625. 

“A Proper Man, as One Shall See in a Summer’s 

Day:” Shakespeare in Queens Continues 

Our Shakespeare in Queens series of staged performances 

presented by TITAN Theatre Company continues with A 

Midsummer Night’s Dream on Monday, August 1, at 5:30 

p.m. at Queens Library at Ridgewood, 20-12 Madison Street. 

(Weather permitting, we’ll hold that performance outdoors!) 

Lenny Banovez, Artistic Director of TITAN Theatre Company, 

will join us for “Talking Shakespeare,” a behind-the-scenes 

discussion of Troilus & Cressida, Pericles, Prince of Tyre, 

and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, on Monday, August 8 

at 6:00 p.m. at Queens Library at Flushing, 41-17 Main 

Street. We’re also working on the schedule for Year Two of 

our Shakespeare in Queens series! For more details, visit 

queenslibrary.org/shakespeare. 

Tech Classes and Help for Mature Job Seekers 

In July and August, our Job & Business Academy at Flushing 

Community Library will be booming with technology 

classes. Students can learn computer basics, beginning and 

advanced Microsoft Office, how to get the most out of social 

media and Google, and even how to set up an e-commerce 

business! This summer, you’ll find a class to help you master 

most job-related technology. And on July 20 and August 24 

at Flushing, adults who feel stuck in their job search can 

come to our “Job Search for the Mature Adult” workshop, 

where they will learn skills to boost their chances of getting 

more interviews and the jobs they want. To learn more and 

register, call 718-661-1200 or visit jobmap.queenslibrary.org. 

Our Adult Learners are Literary Winners! 

Congratulations to our Adult Learning Center students 

Anchulee Chen, Saima Haque, Shawnia Harry, and Lixia 

Zhang, whose stories were selected for the latest issue of 

New York University’s Literacy Review, an annual journal 

of writing from adult literacy programs throughout New 

York City. ALC students Xiong Xuan and Ginny Zhang also 

had their creative works chosen to be part of Symphony 

Space’s All Write! Adult Literacy Program. Thanks to the 

instructors at our Central, Elmhurst, and Peninsula ALCs 

for encouraging and nurturing all six of these wonderful 

writers! ■ 

Central Adult Learning Center student Saima Haque with her teacher 

Mark Mehler. 

Elmhurst ALC student Ginny Zhang with her teacher 

James McMenamin. 

2 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE

Don’t Miss Our Great Summer Programs! 

Summer is truly underway—and 

we want to remind you about all 

the great free activities at Queens 

Library! 

Summer Reading 2016 

Visit your community library and pick up book lists and 

reading logs for adults and children of all ages. You can also 

visit summerreading.queenslibrary.org to create an online 

account, see the book selections located there, and track 

your reading. There are special Summer Reading events 

at all our library locations; visit the Programs section at 

queenslibrary.org or check the Events listings in this issue 

of Queens Library Magazine. 

Battle of the Bands 

This year, the competition is fiercer than ever, and the best 

bands in Queens and New York City will rock out at Queens 

College’s Kupferberg Center for the Arts on Thursday, 

July 14. Free tickets are available at queenslib.org/ 

battleofthebands16, where you can also hear songs from 

our finalists and tell us who you think will win. Whether it’s 

jazz, pop, hip hop, or rock, get ready to watch the best bands 

in Queens show what they’ve got! 

Booklists for All Ages 

Summer Meals 

Free lunches for children and teens are available at nearly 

20 Queens Library locations all summer long, five days 

a week, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. The program runs until 

September 2, and pre-enrollment is not required. For more 

information, including a list of participating community 

libraries, phone 311 or visit our Summer Programs webpage. 

Summer Meals is a program of the NYC Department of 

Education. 

Summer Poetry Contest 

Keep sending us your haikus, limericks, sonnets, and more 

for a chance to be published in Queens Library Magazine! 

The theme of our Summer Poetry Contest is “Get in The 

Game,” and the deadline for submitting your poem of 250 

words or less is July 31. To learn more and submit your 

poems, visit queenslib.org/poetrycontest2016. ■ 

To see all our Summer Programs 

in one place, visit 

queenslib.org/summerprograms16. 

July/August 2016 3


Welcomes New Americans 

This summer, we celebrate 240 years of 

American independence, but what does being 

American mean in Queens today? It’s not 

just about fireworks and hot dogs—it’s about 

empowering our diverse population by creating 

accessible opportunities for learning and 

integration. New Americans, in turn, can share 

their cultures, traditions, and celebrations with 

the rest of the borough. 

rates to the U.S. If found eligible, 

applicants are then placed in the 

running to receive a visa. The granting 

of visas is done at random, with results 

generated by a computer. There is no 

application fee for the U.S. Diversity 

Visa Lottery. 

Additional citizenship services include 

referral services for citizenship 

preparation and the Directory of 

At Queens Library, we offer several 

programs and services to make the 

transition to American as smooth as 

possible. The New Americans Program 

and NYCitizenship provide recent 

immigrants with the coping skills to 

deal with life in New York City, English 

for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) 

classes, and pathways to citizenship. 

ESOL classes are available at three 

different levels: beginner, intermediate, 

and advanced, where students learn 

to speak, understand, read, and write 

English. Students will apply this 

knowledge to real-life situations. All 

classes are taught by professional 

teachers, who cover vocabulary and 

grammar and get students comfortable 

with spoken English. Students will 

also be taken on a tour of the library, 

apply for library cards, and receive 

a comprehensive rundown of the 

services offered. Along with ESOL, 

Queens Library also offers Job Training 

for New Americans with Queens 

Library’s Job & Business Academy, and 

entrepreneurship workshops for New 

Americans looking to start their own 

small businesses.* 

For aspiring citizens, 

Queens Library works with 

NYCitizenship to provide 

free, trusted, qualified 

legal assistance. Interested 

applicants can attend an 

information session at a 

participating library, or 

simply call ahead to make 

a free appointment with 

a lawyer. Participants can 

apply for citizenship easily, 

and in some cases at no cost. 

Free, confidential financial 

counseling is also available.** 

Queens Library also offers access to 

computers for people hoping to apply 

for the Diversity Visa Lottery (DV-2017). 

The Diversity Visa Lottery, also known 

as the Green Card Lottery, is an annual 

program designed to grant up to 55,000 

permanent residency visas to people 

from countries with low immigration 


Immigrant-Serving Agencies. A number 

of programs are also provided in other 

languages, including but not limited to 

Spanish and Chinese.*** Other popular 

programs include Financial Literacy 

workshops, which are presented in 

partnership with local non-profit 

organizations. Financial literacy 

information is also available via 

written collections, DVDs, and CDs in a 

range of languages, including Arabic, 

Bengali, Chinese, Korean, and Spanish. 

In addition to the New Americans 

Program and NYCitizenship, Queens 

Library also presents a full calendar 

of cultural programs, including dance, 

music, and even cooking classes. 

For more details, please refer to the 

listings at the end of the magazine. 

* To find out more about ESOL, 

visit queenslibrary.org/services/ 

learn-english. 

** To make an appointment with 

NYCitizenship, call 311 and say 

“Citizenship,” or call 212-514-4277. 

*** To find out more about citizenship 

services, visit queenslibrary.org/ 

services/citizenship-immigration. ■ 

July/August 2016 5

Sharing Our Success! 

We’re pleased to share two of Queens Library’s 

recent award-winning successes with you! 

Queens Library, along with our 

partners at the Brooklyn Public Library 

and the New York Public Library, 

received a second place LibraryAware 

Community Award in recognition 

for our role in implementing IDNYC, 

New York City’s new municipal 

identification card. Working with 

the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant 

Affairs, Queens Library acted as a 

main location where undocumented 

immigrants, teens, and other New 

Yorkers could easily register for this 

new widely accepted alternative 

identification card. As of January 

2016, more than 250,000 people have 

enrolled in IDNYC by visiting New York 

City’s three public library systems. 

We’re also proud to announce our 

two grand prize winners in the NYC 

Neighborhood Library Awards, the 

Arverne and Glen Oaks community 

libraries, and our outstanding finalist, 

Far Rockaway! 

The NYC Neighborhood Library Awards 

recognize and reward public libraries 

for being the unsung heroes of New 

York—places where all are welcome, 

the programs and resources are free, 

and communities are supported and 

enriched every day. 

Thanks to the nominations and 

stories shared by people in their 

neighborhoods, Arverne and Glen Oaks 

each received a grand prize of $20,000, 

and Far Rockaway received a finalist 

award of $10,000! 

Here are some examples of the stories 

community members shared about 

these wonderful libraries: 

• 

John, a neighborhood resident, 

husband, and parent, said that 

“Arverne Library goes out of their way 

to make us feel comfortable, and the 

kids love going there after school. It 

means a lot to us that we can send 

our kids somewhere we feel they are 

safe and the staff knows them. We are 

disabled, so it means a lot to us. It is 

like an extended family.” 

• 

An immigrant and neighborhood 

resident stated that “Queens Library 

at Glen Oaks gave me my first taste of 

books. I moved to this country when 

I was nine, and I learned English by 

checking out book after book from this 

library. I have been going to this library 

for nearly two decades and the staff 

members and the services have been 

impeccable.” 

• 

Betty, a neighborhood resident, said 

that after Hurricane Sandy, the Far 

Rockaway library “became a beam of 

light for the public. We held meetings 

there, we looked for jobs there, we 

consoled each other there, we used the 

internet and so many more things that 

others took for granted.” 

Thank you again to our customers for 

making these honors possible! ■ 


A World of Enriching Services for You 

at Queens Library 

All of us at Queens Library look at the summer months as a time to plan 

programs for the upcoming year. With that in mind, we wanted to give 

you an overview of three of our most popular services, ones that enriched 

the lives of thousands of our customers this past year. 

Job & Business Academy (JBA) 

The mission of Queens Library’s Job & 

Business Academy is to provide free 

essential training to our customers, 

through workshops and individual 

assistance, so that they can improve 

their economic and professional 

lives. Many of these classes are also 

available for English for Speakers of 

Other Languages (ESOL) students. 

• 

We offer: 

Job search training, which builds 

the basic skills our customers need to 

conduct a job search, including how 

to look for jobs online, writing cover 

letters and resumes, and interview 

skills 

• 

Basic and intermediate technology 

training to give customers comfort and 

ease with using online and computer 

programs like email, Microsoft Word, 

Microsoft 

• 

Excel, Google, and Twitter 

Entrepreneurship and small 

business training, so aspiring 

entrepreneurs and current small 

business owners can learn the skills 

they need to run and grow their 

businesses. ■ 

July/August 2016 7

Children and Youth Programs 

Queens Library provides several free 

programs and services designed to 

help children from birth to age 18 

develop the skills and structures they 

need 

• 

to succeed. 

Our Toddler Learning Centers 

for children 18 to 39 months old are 

free five-week programs that include 

age-appropriate play and take-home 

information for parents and caregivers 

about nutrition, literacy, and language 

development. 

• 

Our Kick-Off to Kindergarten 

program for 3-year-olds prepares 

toddlers for Kindergarten through 

intensive story time and socialization, 

letter and number recognition, crafts, 

and more. And, in partnership with the 

NYC Department of Education, Queens 

Library offers its own fully certified 

Universal Pre-K at our Woodhaven and 

Ravenswood 

• 

locations. 

Our Family Place spaces are 

early childhood areas filled with 

developmentally appropriate toys, 

Adult Learning and ESOL 

Queens Library’s Adult Learner 

Program is one of the largest libraryrun 

literacy programs in the United 

States, serving more than 3,000 

students in our ESOL classes and 

1,500 students who are on the road to 

earning their high school equivalency 

(HSE) diplomas. Since April 2014, the 

Program has produced more than 300 

HSE graduates. 

books, and activities that can be 

accessed any time the library is open; 

these are available at our Corona, 

Central, Seaside, and Richmond Hill 

locations. 

• 

The Children’s Library and 

Discovery Center, located at Central 

Library, has hands-on interactive 

exhibits and learning labs, and our 

very own Discovery Team, to inspire 

children’s interest in reading, STEM 

activities, 

• 

and learning. 

STACKS is our curriculum-based 

afterschool program for children 

ages 6-14, designed to enhance 

their learning experiences through 

structured and unstructured 

age-appropriate activities, available at 

18 

• 

community libraries. 

Our Teen Spaces at the Cambria 

Heights, Central, Flushing, Glen 

Oaks, and Sunnyside libraries—and 

our Queens Library for Teens in Far 

Rockaway—offer age-friendly activities, 

dedicated programming, and college 

and career preparation. ■ 

Adult learners can take free courses 

at any of our seven library-based 

Adult Learning Centers (ALCs), where 

staff and volunteers lead small groups 

and classes focused on reading and 

writing, English conversation, and HSE 

test preparation. 

We offer free beginner, intermediate, 

and advanced ESOL classes at more 

than 25 community library locations; 

these classes include vocabulary and 

grammar lessons related to everyday 

situations and emphasize college and 

career readiness skills. 

Queens Library also runs four Testing 

Assessment for Secondary Completion 

centers where students can take the 

test that leads to an HSE diploma, and 

offers the National External Diploma 

Program, which allows independent 

study and focuses on the evaluation of 

a portfolio of skills to earn an HSE. ■ 

For more information about 

these and many more of 

our programs and services, 

please visit your community 

library or our website at 

queenslibrary.org. 


Access More Than 7,000,000 

Digital Media Items 

You know you can borrow books and movies at 

any Queens Library location. Did you know you 

can also access them for free online? 

Queens Library’s digital services are 

about more than eBooks. You can 

access magazines, movies, music, and 

audiobooks as well. You can download 

or stream thousands of different media 

files to your own personal computer 

or smartphone, without having to set 

foot in a library. This remote access 

is available to any library card holder 

with an internet connection. Magazine 

readers can download premium publications 

like Vanity Fair, Forbes, Vogue, 

The New Yorker, National Geographic 

Interactive, NYLON, WIRED, and 

plenty more. Movie lovers can watch 

any genre, from comedy to action to 

foreign films, anytime, anywhere. If 

it’s music you’re into, you can access 

over 7 million songs and 12,000 music 

videos. You can also choose your next 

read from one of 80,000 eBooks, or 

even learn a new language from one of 

7,000 audiobooks. 

So, whether you’re looking for a new 

movie to watch on a Friday night or 

keeping up to speed on the latest 

trends, check out the free selection 

and a detailed how-to at queenslibrary. 

org/entertainment/digital-mediadownloads. 

Simply log in with your 

Queens Library card number and PIN, 

and get started! ■ 

Request 

online 

Access them 

for free online 

July/August 2016 9

Librarian Profile: 

Ms. Susan’s Silly Stunts 

Inspire Summer Readers! 

When it comes to summer reading, children’s 

librarian Susan Scatena goes above and beyond 

to motivate the kids at Whitestone Community 

Library. 

“Well, the whole thing started in 2006,” 

says Susan. “I wanted to get the kids 

to read and said I would do anything. 

I would even sit in Jell-O. That got 

the ball rolling. So, at the end of the 

summer, I sat in Jell-O while some kids 

sprayed my hair purple.” 

pasta, and worn a banana suit (while 

sitting in a tub full of bananas)! 

She’s also been recognized by Astoria 

Bank and award-winning author James 

Patterson for her efforts. 

So what does Ms. Susan have planned 

for her tenth anniversary challenge? 

“If we get 300 children registered, 

and they read 4,000 books, at the 

end of the summer, I’ll eat green eggs 

and ham on the front steps of the 

library. There are lots of recipes on the 

Internet. And we’ll read the book, of 

course!” ■ 

Each summer since then, Ms. 

Susan has challenged the children 

at Whitestone: if they register for 

summer reading, and they read their 

quota of books, she will perform an 

outrageous stunt. And each year, her 

summer readers have more than met 

the challenge. 

Ms. Susan has dressed like a chicken, 

been sprayed with silly string, kissed 

a frog, read to an alligator, kissed a 

rabbit, hugged a 105-pound python, 

gotten slimed, sat in a tub of cold 

Queens Library Has the Recipe 

for This Customer’s Success 

After a career as an executive pastry chef with 

20 years of culinary experience, Victoria Love 

decided to create a blog of healthy recipes for 

children. She came to Queens Library for help. 

“Before I signed up for free courses 

at Queens Library, I was completely 

computer illiterate,” says Victoria. 

“Since then, I’ve taken tons of business 

administration, computer basics, 

and social media classes at the Job 

& Business Academy, and I learned 

how to build my blog from scratch 

and upload all my photographs and 

recipes.” 

Victoria’s blog is up and running at 

AlexandersMom.com, and she’s already 

received a lot of subscriptions from 

people interested in her recipes. 

“Now, I’m getting help from the Job & 

Business Academy with marketing my 

business,” says Love. “If it weren’t for 

Queens Library, I would be completely 

clueless, and unable to do any of this.” 

Thank you, Victoria—and good luck 

with your healthy business! ■ 


A Life at the Library: Queens Library’s 

Connection with an Amazing Customer! 

“I have always associated Fridays with libraries,” says Florence Odigie 

from Arverne. “When I was younger, my mother would take me and my 

siblings to the Arverne branch to check out books for the week. Once I 

was older, I still continued this tradition and would often visit the library 

after I got out of school on Friday afternoons.” 

When Florence reached tenth grade, 

she asked if she could volunteer at 

the Arverne library. Even though 

the branch had moved to a cramped 

trailer due to Hurricane Sandy, she 

gladly offered her help, following in 

the footsteps of her sister, who had 

volunteered at Arverne years earlier. 

Later that year, Florence accepted an 

offer to work as a library page. “To 

this day, I do not regret that decision,” 

she says. “What I gained from my two 

years of working at Arverne is not 

limited to valuable job experience; 

it also includes a precious support 

system and countless words of 

wisdom. I previously believed that I 

would have trouble balancing a job 

and schoolwork. However, the staff 

encouraged me and allowed me to 

work around my school schedule, and 

understood that my education was 

worth more than anything to me. I did 

come to realize that I have the ability 

to balance a lot of responsibilities 

successfully.” 

children’s room always looked like she 

had waved a magic wand.” 

When Florence began to fulfil the 

promise of her education, she knew 

she could rely on her library family 

for help. Staff members—as well as 

other library customers!—helped her 

revise her college essay and advised 

her throughout her college application 

process. That help paid off in a 

fantastic way—Florence was accepted 

at Princeton, Cornell, Harvard, UPenn 

and numerous other colleges! 

“Without the help of the library’s staff 

members and patrons, I highly doubt 

I could have achieved all that I have 

to this day,” says Florence. “Whenever 

I had to go to a college interview or 

visit a college, I always had the utmost 

support from the staff at Arverne. As I 

head off to Princeton University, I will 

always cherish the years I have spent 

at Arverne Library. The experience I’ve 

gained from when I was a child to now 

has definitely enriched my life.” 

Thanks to Florence for her dedication— 

and everyone at Queens Library 

wishes her good luck this fall! ■ 

“Florence’s pleasant demeanor could 

always brighten up any customer 

or staff member’s day,” says Nicole 

Gordon, Community Library Manager 

at Arverne. “Her infectious smile was 

always inviting, and the children 

were always drawn to her. No task 

was ever too big for her and she was 

always ready and willing to take 

on more responsibilities. What’s so 

amazing about her is that she would 

come in to work only twice a week, 

but was always able to accomplish so 

much. When she left for the day, the 

Arverne Community Library Manager Nicole Gordon with Florence Odigie. 

July/August 2016 11

High School Equivalency 

Students Graduate 

As one of Queens Library’s most impactful 

programs, High School Equivalency has a strong 

track record of helping mature learners achieve 

a lifelong dream. The age range is diverse, as 

recent graduate Afrania Gonzalez proved. “I’m so 

proud of myself, I am 72 years old!” she said. 

The most recent graduation ceremony 

was held at Flushing Library on May 

10, and marked the graduation of more 

than 50 students. “They deal with 

math, English, you name it, and they 

are really succeeding,” said Dennis M. 

Walcott, President & CEO of Queens 

Library. 

The graduates embraced the spirit 

of the day by donning the traditional 

cap and gown, and collected their 

certificates as Pomp and Circumstance 

played. Rep. Grace Meng brought 

congratulations and inspiration all 

the way from the U.S. Congress. Nick 

Buron, Chief Librarian and Senior Vice 

President of Queens Library, acted as 

Master of Ceremonies, and the keynote 

speech was delivered by Dr. Felix 

Matos Rodriguez, President of Queens 

College. Five student speakers also 

discussed their experiences and hopes 

for the future: Faye Pinto, Amna Khan, 

Faruk Hussein, Hema Rampersad, and 

Yuli Guzman. 

Congratulations, graduates: we’re so 

proud, and wish you the best of luck 

with your future goals. 

Prospective students can find out more 

about signing up for TASC preparation 

at the following link: queenslibrary. 

org/services/adult-literacy. TASC 

testing centers are available at the 

Central Adult Learning Center in 

Jamaica, Flushing Adult Learning 

Center, Jeanne Elmezzi Adult Learning 

Center in Long Island City, and 

Peninsula Adult Learning Center in Far 

Rockaway. ■ 


Connect with Your 

Police and Your Community 

During National Night Out! 

Queens Library takes great honor in 

participating in the annual National Night Out 

Against Crime, which takes place this year on 

Tuesday, August 2. 

National Night Out Against Crime is 

an annual community-building event 

that promotes police-community 

partnerships and celebrates making 

our neighborhoods safer, better places 

to live. 

You’re encouraged to join your police 

precinct and community leaders 

at parks and playgrounds in your 

neighborhoods for free food, music, 

activities for kids, and much more! 

Attendees will also learn about 

community services like crime 

prevention, domestic violence 

prevention, and child, bike, and transit 

safety, and connect with their police 

officers, local businesses, and other 

mainstays of their neighborhoods. 

Queens Borough President Melinda 

Katz, and many members of the City 

Council were among the elected 

officials who greeted hundreds of 

people in neighborhoods across 

Queens during last year’s festivities. 

Queens Library is just one of the 

community organizations participating 

in National Night Out. Visit Queens 

Library’s table to sign up for library 

cards and learn more about the 

numerous services, events, and 

programs at the library. 

To find out more about National Night 

Out activities happening near you, visit 

their website and natw.org. ■ 

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Celebrating 

50 Years of Central 

This April marked 50 years since the Central 

Library opened its doors at Merrick Boulevard, 

Jamaica. To commemorate this significant 

occasion, library staff and customers attended 

a ceremony with speeches by NY Senator Leroy 

Comrie, New York State Assembly Member Alicia 

Hyndman, New York City Council Member I. 

Daneek Miller, Borough President Melinda Katz, 

Public Advocate Letitia James, and Queens 

Library President and CEO Dennis Walcott. 

Members of the public attended a 

range of special activities, including 

free cartoon portraits, a performance 

by Queens Poet Laureate Maria Lisella 

and spoken word artist Shayshahn 

“Phearnone” MacPherson, and an R&B 

concert by singer Alexis Hightower. 

The celebrations also featured 50 

Years of Technology, a presentation 

by Denny Daniel, the curator of The 

Museum of Interesting Things, and 

The Hits of ’66, a step back in time to 

hear the music teens listened to half a 

century ago. ■ 


Construction in 

progress, April 16, 1964 

Mayor John Lindsay (2nd 

from right) and Chief 

Librarian Harold Tucker 

cutting the ribbon on the 

new library’s opening 

day, April 19, 1966 

Clockwise from above: The Central 

Library site at Merrick Boulevard and 

89th Avenue as it looked in 1939; QBPL 

Board President Cornelius Hermann (L) 

and Chief Librarian Harold Tucker at the 

site of the new Central Library on Official 

Inspection Day, October 2, 1963 

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Our Kids Showed Their Skills at Queens 

Library’s Second Annual Spelling Bee! 

After a great inaugural competition last year, we 

had even more kids join us for Queens Library’s 

Second Annual Spelling Bee! 

On April 16 at Central Library, 

47 finalists competed for the 

championship as 100 friends and family 

members cheered them on. These 

contestants had already won spelling 

contests at their local libraries, so they 

represented the best of the best. 

Our winners were Richard Delgado, a 

4th grader from the Fresh Meadows 

Community Library, and Rishi Shah, 

a 5th grader from the Bellerose 

Community Library! 

The winners received Google 

Chromebook laptop computers and 

every single participant was given 

their own copy of The Princeton 

Review’s Word Smart guide. Magdalena 

Rahn, who also sponsored last year’s 

Spelling Bee, provided all of this year’s 

prizes and refreshments. 

The Queens Library Spelling Bee gives 

our young people the opportunity to 

test their skills against each other, 

and connects families from all over 

Queens as they celebrate their kids’ 

skills and dedication. Thank you 

again to Community Library Services 

Director Tatyana Magazinnik and 

our organizers, community library 

managers, contestants, and Magdalena 

Rahn for making this Bee buzz! ■ 


Giving Our Thanks to Our Adult Tutors! 

We love to show our gratitude to our volunteers, 

especially during April’s National Volunteer 

Month, and one of our standout events this 

year was our Adult Learner Program Volunteer 

Appreciation Breakfast. 

Thirty-five volunteers joined us at 

Forest Hills Community Library and 

were recognized for their committed 

service by Queens Library President 

& CEO Dennis Walcott and Queens 

Library Director of Learning and 

Literacy Diosdado Gica. 

long-term tutors have served with the 

ALP program for nearly 20 years! 

Congratulations and thank you to our 

ALP volunteers! ■ 

Queens Library has 135 active ALP 

volunteer tutors, dedicated adults 

who have a deep desire to help others 

and share their love for learning. Our 

volunteers generously share their 

professional expertise and help our 

customers improve their literacy and 

English-speaking skills and pursue 

their educational goals. 

Many of these volunteers have been 

donating their time on a regular 

basis for several years. Some of our 

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Happy National Seniors Day! 

On August 21, we celebrate National Senior 

Citizens Day. At Queens Library, though, every 

day is Senior Citizens Day—and we’ve got the 

programs to prove it. 

Among our flagship programs are 

computer training, remote access 

services, the Adult Learner Program, 

and health and wellness services. 

Older adults can take computer 

classes tailored to varying goals 

and experience levels, including 

introductory classes on computers, 

the Internet, Microsoft programs, and 

Google. Facebook and other social 

media are also covered, allowing 

participants to stay in touch with 

friends and family. 

Also popular is the Mail-A-Book 

program, which offers homebound 

individuals free delivery of library 

materials right to their door. Mail- 

A-Book participants can join in on 

teleconferenced lectures, classes, 

and discussions led by experienced 

facilitators. 

The Adult Learner Program offers 

lifelong learning opportunities, 

including English for Speakers of Other 

Languages (ESOL), literacy groups, and 

other workshops and classes, many 

of which are run at Adult Learning 

Centers. Queens Library also provides 

access to large-print reading materials, 

digital and traditional audiobooks, 

and job search workshops specifically 

designed for Older Adults. 

For health-conscious seniors, Queens 

Library offers the Stay Well Exercise 

Program (Central and East Elmhurst), 

HealthLink and ConnectCare health 

and wellness programs, and the 

Consumer Health Resources Center. 

From Zumba Gold to lectures on herbal 

and prescription medications, seniors 

can learn valuable health and wellness 

information, receive routine health 

screenings and stay fit to ensure 

positive wellbeing. ■ 

Find out more by 

calling the numbers 

below: 

Computer Training: 

718-990-0769 

Adult Learner Program: 

718-480-4300 

Stay Well Exercise Program: 

718-990-0853 

HealthLink: 

718-990-5197 

ConnectCare: 

718-990-5154 

Consumer Health Resources 

Center: 

718-990-5130 

Mail-A-Book: 

718-464-0084 


Sitting Down With Daymond John 

Queens Library hosted one of its most exciting 

events yet—a discussion with entrepreneurial 

legend and author Daymond John. Though the 

multi-millionaire is best known for being an 

investor on the popular TV show Shark Tank and 

for founding his own clothing company, FUBU, 

Daymond has never forgotten his Queens roots. 

At York College on April 28, he spoke to Queens 

Library Hip-Hop Coordinator Ralph McDaniels 

about growing up in Hollis, his latest book, 

The Power of Broke, and his work as a Global 

Ambassador of Entrepreneurship for President 

Barack Obama. 

Daymond got the party started as soon 

as he entered York College, arriving 

with an entourage of colleagues and 

friends and a boombox announcing his 

presence. As he approached the stage, 

a video montage of his television 

appearances—including interviews 

from the early days of FUBU—showed 

just how hard he’s worked to be where 

he is today. 

Free ticket registrations had 

been completely booked, and as 

conversation started flowing, it was 

easy to see why. When Daymond asked 

how many audience members were 

from Queens, nearly everybody raised 

their hands. As he talked about his 

experiences, he offered strong advice 

for entrepreneurs and small business 

owners. He dismissed the common 

idea that it’s not what you know, but 

who you know. “The biggest thing to 

do is to know your customer,” he said. 

“We’ve been trained to think we can’t 

get it because we don’t have it.” 

After answering questions in the open 

Q&A session, Daymond took to the 

lobby area to autograph copies of The 

Power of Broke. He didn’t leave until 

every book was signed. If you missed 

the event, watch the video or hear the 

podcast on our website. 

This event was made possible through 

the generous support of York College 

Student Development. ■ 

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EVENTS 

JULY / AUGUST 

Broadway My Way with record-breaking Lion King Star 

ALTON FITZGERALD WHITE 

MONDAY, JULY 25 

6:30 P.M. 

CENTRAL LIBRARY (AUDITORIUM) 

89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica 

718-990-0778 

Train: F to 169 Street 

Numerous buses go to the 165 Street 

bus terminal. 

20 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE 

Join us for a special evening of Broadway music in Queens. 

Alton Fitzgerald White has performed concert dates all over the 

world and is still joyfully celebrating his critically acclaimed, smash hit 

CD, “DISNEY MY WAY!,” a collection of re-imagined Disney classics. 

He has performed in The Lion King, The Color Purple, Ragtime, Miss 

Saigon, and more. 

Alton will be signing CDs after the performance.

Programs for All Ages 

(Prereg.) = Preregistration is required 

ALL AGES 

AUBURNDALE 

25-55 Francis Lewis Blvd. 

718-352-2027 

Fridays @ 3:30PM - 7/1 – 7/29 

Game Time 

An afternoon of chess, puzzles, Scrabble, 

Yu-Gi-Oh and more! Come join the fun! 

Saturday @ 2:00PM - 8/27 

Rogue, the Comedy Illusionist 

Featured on America’s Got Talent in 2014, 

Rogue, the Comedy Illusionist, invites 

you to his amazing program of illusion. 

Afterwards he’ll teach you a trick that is 

certain to wow your family and friends! All 

ages are welcome! 

BAYSIDE 

214-20 Northern Blvd. 

718-229-1834 


Lincoln Center Local Screening: Mark 

Mulcahy 

This month, the former frontman of ’80s 

indie-rock band Miracle Legion performs 

folk-pop songs from his new album. 

Mondays @ 5:30PM - 7/11, 7/18, 7/25 

Summer: New Action Movie Mondays 

Join us on Mondays in July for new, actionpacked 

movies that you may have missed 

in theaters. 7/11 “Pride and Prejudice 

and Zombies” (2016, PG-13); 7/18 “Gods of 

Egypt” (2016, PG-13); 7/25 “The 5th Wave” 

(2016, PG-13). 


Summer Blues and Salsa Jazz 

Explosion, Featuring Saxophonist 

Javier Arau 

Internationally renowned saxophonist and 

New York Jazz Academy director Javier 

Arau performs contemporary jazz, swing 

and Latin classics. Enjoy the music and 

participate in a “How to Improvise” jazz 

workshop for all ages. 


Lincoln Center Local Screening: 

We Like It Like That! A Boogaloo 

Celebration 

Enjoy a screening of a performance filmed 

last summer of Joe Bataan, Ray Lugo 

and special guests Richie Ray and Pete 

Rodriguez. 

BELLEROSE 

250-06 Hillside Ave., 718-831-8644 

Mondays @ 2:00PM - 7/11 – 8/29, 

Wednesdays @ 2:00PM - 7/6 – 8/31, 

Fridays @ 2:00PM - 7/1 – 8/26, Saturdays @ 

2:00PM - 7/2 – 8/27 

Summer Reading Program 

Mondays: Stories, songs, crafts, and 

entertainment, Wednesdays: Summer fun 

activities, Fridays: Reading, games, crafts, 

and entertainment, Saturdays: LEGO and 

board game time. 

Thursday @ 6:00PM - 8/25 


Jason Isbell - Moving Forward 

In this screening, Jason Isbell and his 

band stay true to their southern roots and 

display his exquisite songwriting. 

BRIARWOOD 

85-12 Main Street, 718-658-1680 



Sinatra: Voice for a Century 

Enjoy a screening of the gala concert 

filmed at the 100th birthday celebration of 

Ol’ Blue Eyes. Performances by The New 

York Philharmonic, Christina Aguilera, 

Sting, and Bernadette Peters, among 

others, make this a memorable event. 

Tuesdays @ 7:30AM - 7/5 – 8/30 

Drop Off Your Food Scraps With the 

NYC Compost Project 

Drop off your food waste with the NYC 

Compost Project hosted by the Queens 

Botanical Garden. We accept fruit and 

vegetable scraps; coffee grounds, filters, 

and paper tea bags; bread and grains; egg 

shells, nutshells, and corncobs; food-soiled 

paper towels and paper napkins; stale 

beans, flour, and spices; and cut or dried 

flowers. Please do not bring meat or fish 

scraps; cheese or dairy products; and fats, 

grease, oil, or oily foods. 


Family Movie: “Air Bud: Golden 

Receiver” 

“Air Bud: The Golden Receiver” picks up 

where Air Bud left off. Now, Josh is the 

legal owner of Buddy, who plays football 

instead of basketball! 


Family Movie: “Air Bud: World Pup” 

Air Bud: World Pup A boy and his dog take 

on the world of soccer. 


“Family Movie: Air Bud: Seventh 

Inning Fetch” 

Josh goes to college and his sister Andrea 

has their dog, Buddy, join her baseball 

team. However, Buddy’s puppies are then 

kidnapped by Rocky the Raccoon. 

Monday @ 4:00PM - 7/25 

Movie: “A League of Their Own” 

Despite their growing rivalry, two sisters 

join the first female professional baseball 

league. 


Family Movie: “Air Bud: Spikes Back” 

Disney serves up adventure with 

everyone’s favorite golden retriever! 



See Auburndale, 8/27. 

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ALL AGES 

Monday @ 3:30PM - 8/1 

Family Movie: “Mighty Ducks” 

A self-centered lawyer is sentenced to 

community service coaching a rag-tag 

youth hockey team. 


Family Movie: “Little Giants” 

Misfits form their own team to defeat the 

best peewee football team. Rated PG, 1994. 



Chamber Music Society of Lincoln 

Center “Mozart Celebration” 

Enjoy a festive all-Mozart program 

featuring the Piano Trio in B-flat major, the 

Horn Quintet in E-flat major, and the Viola 

Quintet in C major. 

Monday @ 3:30PM - 8/8 

Family Movie: “D2: The Mighty 

Ducks” 

Get in the Game and join us to watch “The 

Mighty Ducks 2.” Rated PG, 1994. 

Monday @ 2:00PM - 8/29 

Family Movie: “The Rookie” 

A Texas baseball coach makes a deal with 

his high school team - if they make it to the 

playoffs, he’ll try out for a major league 

team. Rated G, 2002. 

BROADWAY 

40-20 Broadway, 718-721-2462 

Saturdays @ 11:00AM - 7/2 – 8/27 



See Briarwood; 7/5. 

Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 7/7 – 8/25 

New Writing, New Stories with NY 

Writers Coalition 

This group focuses on generating new 

writing in a supportive environment. 

Your workshop leader will supply 

writing prompts, and people of all 

experience levels are welcome. Writing 

materials will be provided, so just bring 

yourself! For more on NYWC, visit www. 

nywriterscoalition.org. 


The Empowered Garden 

Learn gardening tips on how to protect you 

and your vegetable garden from unwanted 

insects and attract beneficial ones. 

CENTRAL LIBRARY 

89-11 Merrick Blvd., 718-990-0778 

Thursdays @ 2:00PM - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28 

Classic Movie Thursdays @ 2 

Classic Movies @ 2PM 7/7: “Sands of Iwo 

Jima” (1949) 7/14: “The Mask of Demitrios” 

(1944) 7/21: “Sons and Lovers” (1960) 

(Customer Suggestion) 7/28: “The Spy Who 

Came in From the Cold” (1964) 

Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 7/7 – 8/4 

Portuguese Beginner Conversation 

Class 

This course introduces the basic elements 

of the Portuguese language within a 

cultural context. Emphasis is on the 

development of basic vocabulary. Develop 

basic listening, speaking, reading, and 

writing skills. 

Monday @ 3:30PM - 8/15 

Family Movie: “D3: The Mighty 

Ducks” 

The unruly team of hockey misfits grows 

up a bit and receives scholarships to a 

prestigious prep school, where they take 

on the snotty varsity team. Rated PG, 1996 

. 


Family Movie: “Angels in the 

Outfield” 

A boy prays for a chance to have a family if 

the California Angels win the pennant, and 

angels are assigned to make it happen. 

Rated PG, 1994. 

Monday @ 2:00PM - 8/22 

Family Movie: “Field of Dreams” 

An Iowa corn farmer, hearing voices, 

interprets them as a command to build a 

baseball diamond in his fields. Rated PG, 

1989. 


Movie: “Space Jam” 

Michael Jordan agrees to help the Looney 

Tunes play a basketball game vs. alien 

slavers to determine their freedom. Rated 

PG, 1996. 

Mondays @ 5:00PM - 7/11 – 8/22 

“We Are New York” English 

Conversation Classes 

“We Are New York” is an Emmy Awardwinning 

television show created to 

help immigrant New Yorkers practice 

English while informing them of the city’s 

resources. The Broadway Library will be 

hosting this 10-session program to help 

people practice speaking conversational 

English while learning about health, social, 

educational and employment services. 


Marcie Castro Sings Bossa Nova, Afro- 

Cuban, Mexican Boleros and More 

An eclectic mix of songs from Mexico, 

Cuba, and Brazil. 

CAMBRIA HEIGHTS 

218-13 Linden Blvd., 718-528-3535 


Brandee Younger Jazz Duo 

Brandee Younger, a versatile artist who 

has been proven to defy genres and 

labels, has created a unique niche in both 

traditional and non-traditional harp arenas. 

Enjoy selections of Dorothy Ashby, Alice 

Coltrane, Stevie Wonder, and more. 


Queens Memory at King Manor 

King Manor Museum will open its doors 

to host the Queens Memory team as we 

scan your photographs, postcards and 

other memorabilia and save them to a 

thumb drive you can take home. Location: 

King Manor Museum, 150-03 Jamaica Ave, 

Jamaica 

Tuesday @ 5:00PM - 7/12 

Queens Memory at King Manor 

See Central; 7/9. 


Duke Ellington Rediscovered – 

Concert with Opera & Jazz Vocalist 

Candice Hoyes 

Candice Hoyes’ recent independentlyreleased 

debut album, On a Turquoise 

Cloud, climbed to #10 on the American 

Jazz charts and was selected “one of 

the best albums of 2015” by SoulTrain. 

com. A classically-trained vocalist, Hoyes 

has performed as soloist at international 

festivals as well as Carnegie Hall and 

Lincoln Center. Here, she will perform 

songs by jazz great Duke Ellington. 


Monday @ 6:30PM - 7/18 

A Summer Evening of Jazz Music with 

the Jan Kus Quartet 

A summer evening of jazz music with the 

Jan Kus Quartet. Merging the influences 

from their various native cultures and living 

environments, this dedicated group of 

musicians strives to create its own unique 

musical landscape. 

Monday @ 6:00PM - 7/11, 7/18 

Tai Chi for All 

Tai Chi is a system of exercises practiced at 

a steady, meditative pace. Preregistration 

is required online or by calling 718-990- 

0728. 

Monday @ 6:30PM - 7/25 

Broadway My Way with Record- 

Breaking Lion King Star Alton 

Fitzgerald White 

Alton has performed concert dates all over 

the world and is still joyfully celebrating his 

critically acclaimed, smash hit CD, DISNEY 

MY WAY!, full of re-imagined Disney 

classics. 


Eid Mubarak: A Celebration with 

Performances and Sweets 

Members of the Bangladesh Institute of 

Performing Arts will greet the audience 

with cheerful songs, dances, homemade 

sweets and henna painting. 

Sunday @ 2:00PM - 7/31 

Sunday Movie: “Gods of Egypt” 

A young thief named Bek (Brenton 

Thwaites) enlists the help of the powerful 

Egyptian god Horus (Nikolaj Coster- 

Waldau) to overthrow the vicious deity Set 

(Gerard Butler), who has seized control of 

the land. 

CORONA 

38-23 104 Street 

718-426-2844 

Wednesday @ 2:00PM - 7/6 

Movie: Captain America: The First 

Avenger 

We’ll be showing Captain America: The 

First Avenger as part of Cap’s birthday 

celebration this week. Dress up, grab your 

shield, and join the fun! 

COURT SQUARE 

25-01 Jackson Ave. 

718-937-2790 

Wednesdays @ 4:00PM - 7/6 – 8/31 

Hunter’s Point Park Story Time 

Join the library at Hunters Point Park South 

for Summer Reading fun! Stories and songs 

for children of all ages with a view of the 

East River! Sponsored by the Gantry Parent 

Association and the Hunters Point Park 

Conservancy. 


Cult Film Classics -”The Big 

Lebowski” 

Thugs break into Jeff “The Dude” 

Lebowski’s (Jeff Bridges) apartment in the 

mistaken belief that they are accosting Jeff 

Lebowski, the eccentric philanthropist, and 

not the “The Dude.” The Dude is swept 

up in a caper involving loan sharks and 

kidnapping. Rated R. 

DOUGLASTON/LITTLE NECK 


718-225-8414 

Fridays @ 2:00PM - 7/8 – 8/12 

Crochet for The Magic Yarn Project 

The Magic Yarn Project was started to 

bring yarn wigs to little girls and beanies 

for little boys who have been diagnosed 

with cancer and to help community 

members get involved in this worthy cause. 

Crochet accessories for The Magic Yarn 

Project, including snowflakes, starfish 

and flowers. Each young person will be 

paired with a seasoned crocheter. Teens 

participating will earn community service 

hours. Preregistration is required. 

Monday @ 6:00PM - 8/29 

An Evening of Native American Love 

Poetry with Oleana Whispering Dove 

Native American Oleana Whispering Dove 

will read her original poetry and love 

poems written to her by Hip-Hop pioneer 

Danny Simmons of Def Poetry Jam. 

EAST ELMHURST 

95-06 Astoria Blvd. 

718-424-2619 


Family Movie Matinee! 

This week’s featured film is “Cats and Dogs 

Revenge of Kitty Galore.” 


Family Movie Matinee: “The Boxtrolls” 

Come join our Family Movie Matinee! This 

week’s featured film is “The Boxtrolls.” 

EAST FLUSHING 

196-36 Northern Blvd., 718-357-6643 


Family Movie: “Norm of the North” 

Join us to watch “Norm of the North” (2016, PG). 

FLUSHING 

41-17 Main Street, 718-661-1200 

Wednesdays @ 11:00AM - 7/6 – 8/31 




Sunday @ 2:00PM - 7/17 

Tang & Contemporary Poem Recital 

with Song & Dance 

Accompanied by dance, piano, Chinese 

ancient zither and other Chinese 

instruments, the program includes bilingual 

Chinese and English recitation and singing 

of Chinese poems, some that are composed 

and set to music by the members 

themselves. *Auditorium, Lower Level* 



Unsung Carolyn Leigh 

In this screening, the legendary lyricist 

behind the songs “Witchcraft” and “Young 

at Heart” and several Broadway musicals is 

celebrated by ten dynamic performers and 

a trio of musicians presenting twenty littleknown 

melodic gems. 

Sunday @ 2:00PM - 7/24 

Sino-American Musician Association 

presents: 2016 Summer Concert 

Musical selections include arias from 

various Italian operas, Chinese classic 

songs, pop and Broadway songs, 

African-American spiritual songs, as 

well as traditional Chinese instrument 

performance. *Auditorium, Lower Level* 


Celadon Youth Summer Concert 

The program for this performance will 

include traditional Silk and Bamboo 

music. There will be ensemble and solo 

performances. 

ALL AGES 

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ALL AGES 

Sunday @ 2:00PM - 7/31 

YZY Concord Chorus Presents: For all 

the Fathers 

This concert will celebrate fathers and 

father figures. It will feature a full chorus, 

solos, duets and dance. *Auditorium, 

Lower Level* 


Colors of the Wind Dancers 

The group presents programs of dances 

and songs originated from many different 

ethnic groups and regions of China. 

*Auditorium, Lower Level* 

FOREST HILLS 

108-19 71 Ave., 718-268-7934 

Fridays @ 1:30PM - 7/1 – 8/26 

Friday Movie Matinee 

Join the Friday film forum at Forest Hills. 


Plaza Theatrical Productions 

presents “Beauty and the Beast” 

Dancing flatware, menacing wolves, and 

singing furniture fill the stage with thrills in 

this beloved fairy tale about very different 

people finding strength in one another and 

learning how to love. 



See Cambria Heights; 7/9. 

FRESH MEADOWS 

193-20 Horace Harding Expressway 

718-454-7272 




See Broadway, 7/23. 



See Cambria Heights; 7/9. 

Monday @ 2:00PM - 8/29 

Lincoln Center Local Screening: New 

York Philharmonic Gala with Lang 

Lang 

Join us for a screening of the opening 

gala with the New York Philharmonic and 

piano virtuoso Lang Lang as they play 

Grieg and Beethoven in a concert filmed in 

September, 2015. 

GLEN OAKS 

256-04 Union Turnpike 

718-831-8636 

Thursdays @ 1:00PM - 7/7 – 8/25 

Summer Intergenerational Knit and 

Crochet Club 

Learn how to knit and crochet this summer. 

Experienced adult crafters will teach their 

skills to children and other beginners 

while sharing patterns and techniques and 

working on their own projects. Participants 

should bring their own supplies. 

Thursdays @ 3:30PM - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28 

Summer Family Movies 

Enjoy a family movie: 7/7- “Norm of the 

North” (PG); 7/14-”Open Season Scared 

Silly” (PG); 7/21- “Alvin and the Chipmunks: 

The Road Chip” (PG); 7/28-”Home” (PG). 

See you there! 

Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 7/7, 8/4 

Spanish Club 

Do you speak Spanish? Join to talk about 

anything and everything including film, 

music, cooking and news. Meet guest 

authors and connect with new friends. 

Tuesday @ 3:30PM - 7/19 




Tuesday @ 3:30PM - 7/26 


Villalobos Brothers 

The Villalobos Brothers masterfully blend 

the indigenous rhythms and melodies 

of their native Veracruz, Mexico with the 

intricate harmonies of jazz and classical 

music to create a new sound in Latin music 

Thursdays @ 3:30PM - 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25 

Summer Family Movies 

Enjoy a family movie: 8/4- “The Good 

Dinosaur” (PG); 8/11-”Zootopia” (PG); 

8/18- “The Book of Life” (PG); 8/25-”The 

Penguins of Madagascar” (PG); 9/1-”Kung 

Fu Panda 3” (PG). See you there! 

Friday @ 1:00PM - 8/12 


New York Philharmonic Gala with 

Lang Lang 

See Fresh Meadows, 8/29. 

Friday @ 1:00PM - 8/26 

Lincoln Center Local Screening: Red 

Hot + Fela Live! 

Enjoy the music of Nigerian firebrand Fela 

Anikulapo Kuti, as Fela’s master drummer 

and Afrobeat icon Tony Allen teams up 

with the cinematic dance rockers of 

Superhuman Happiness and stars of the 

next generation of Afro-futurist innovators. 

GLENDALE 

78-60 73 Place, 718-821-4980 

Saturday @ 9:00AM - 8/20 

Immigrant Voices: A Series of 

Exhibitions 

The Queens Historical Society presents 

a series of exhibitions that focus on 

immigrants in Ridgewood, Jackson Heights 

and Glendale neighborhoods. On view 

6/18-7/30 at Ridgewood; 6/25-8/6 at 

Jackson Heights; and 7/2-8/13 at Glendale. 

HILLCREST 


718-454-2786 



York Philharmonic Gala with Lang 

Lang 

See Fresh Meadows, 8/29. 



Harlem Renaissance Orchestra 

Join us for a screening of a concert that 

celebrates the musical traditions of Harlem 

with the music of Basie, Ellington, and 

Lionel Hampton. 





HOLLIS 

202-05 Hillside Ave., 718-465-7355 


Music of John Legend and Stevie 

Wonder 

Pop and jazz vocalist Cody Childs performs 

signature classics of John Legend and 

Stevie Wonder, with commentary on their 

lives. 


JACKSON HEIGHTS 

35-51 81 Street 

718-899-2500 

Saturday @ 1:00PM - 7/16, Saturday @ 

11:00AM - 7/16, Saturday @ 3:00PM - 7/16, 


Celebrate EID with Crafts, Music and 

Sweets 

11:00-12:30 p.m. Making Dolls in Traditional 

EID Dress; 1:00-2:30 p.m. Henna Hand 

Painting Workshop; 3:00-3:30 p.m. EID 

Sweets Presentation; 4:00-5:00 p.m. Join 

Karachi-born Musician Tamiz Farooqi for a 

Musical Finale. 



Explosion-- Part 2, Featuring 

Saxophonist Javier Arau 

Enjoy the music and participate in a “how 

to improvise” jazz workshop for all ages at 

this performance, presented in conjunction 

with the Jackson Heights Jazz Festival. 



Exhibitions 







LAURELTON 

134-26 225 Street 

718-528-2822 

Tuesdays @ 3:00PM - 7/5 – 8/30 

Chess Club 

All are welcome to play chess and other 

board games. 


Mario the Magician 

Mario the Magician performs a variety of 

magic tricks. 

LONG ISLAND CITY 

37-44 21 Street 

718-752-3700 

Tuesdays @ 10:00AM - 7/5 – 8/9 

Long Island City, mi barrio 

Come learn and practice the basics 

of digital photography exploring selfexpression 

while becoming acquainted 

with your neighborhood in a workshop 

focused on social mobility and the use of 

resources around us with Sol Aramendi. 

Tuesdays, July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9 

at Long Island City. Continuing at Queens 

Museum of Art: August 16, 23, 30 

MASPETH 

69-70 Grand Ave., 718-639-5228 




MCGOLDRICK 

155-06 Roosevelt Ave. 

(off Northern Blvd), 718-461-1616 

Mondays @ 2:00PM - 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 

Thursdays @ 2:00PM - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28 

Arts & Crafts 

Children ages 6-12 will make fun summer 

crafts. 

MITCHELL-LINDEN 

31-32 Union Street, 718-539-2330 

Mondays @ 1:00PM - 7/11 – 8/29, 

Wednesdays @ 12:00PM - 7/6 – 8/31, 

Fridays @ 12:00PM - 7/1 – 8/26 

Coloring Club 

Toddler and their parents or caregivers 

are welcome to color. All children must be 

accompanied by an adult. 


Lincoln Center Local Screening: From 

Bocelli to Barton: The Richard Tucker 

Opera Gala 

In this screening of a concert filmed in 

November 2015, Renée Fleming and 2015 

Richard Tucker Award winner Jamie Barton 

are joined by Andrea Bocelli, Lawrence 

Brownlee and other great voices for one 

of the perennial highlights of the opera 

season. 


Lincoln Center Local Screenings: 

New York Philharmonic: Kern & 

Hammerstein’s Show Boat in Concert 

In this screening of a concert filmed at 

Lincoln Center in October, 2015, Vanessa 

Williams and Julian Ovenden star in 

Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II’s 

groundbreaking musical saga about the 

lives, loves, and heartbreaks of show folk 

on the Mississippi River. 




NORTH FOREST PARK 

98-27 Metropolitan Ave. 

718-261-5512 

Thursdays @ 1:00PM - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 

8/4, 8/11 

Summer Reading Club 

Grades 1-3 read aloud and make crafts. 

NORTH HILLS 

57-04 Marathon Parkway 

718-225-3550 

Friday @ 1:00PM - 7/29 

Lincoln Center Local Screening: From 

Bocelli to Barton: The Richard Tucker 

Opera Gala 

In this screening of a concert filmed in 

November 2015, Renée Fleming and 2015 

Richard Tucker Award winner Jamie Barton 

are joined by Andrea Bocelli, Lawrence 

Brownlee and more. 

Friday @ 1:00PM - 8/26 




PENINSULA 

92-25 Rockaway Beach Blvd. 

718-634-1110 

Saturdays @ 10:00AM - 7/2 – 8/27 

Knitting Club 

Join an active knitting group. All levels of 

knitters are welcome. 

Friday @ 4:00PM - 7/15 

Re-purpose Old Books! 

Have old books you want to get rid of? 

Re-purpose your old books! We will have 

several crafts re-purposing old books into 

amazing book art. All ages are welcome. 


Summer Planting Fun! 

Get your hands in the soil and start 

planting! We will be creating mini beach 

themed gardens in this program. Bring 

your friends and family. Materials will be 

provided. 

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ALL AGES 

POMONOK 

158-21 Jewel Ave. 

718-591-4343 



Wonder 

See Hollis, 8/6. 

POPPENHUSEN 

21-23 14 Ave. 

718-359-1102 

Mondays @ 4:00PM - 7/18, 8/15 

Read Outdoors 

Grab a blanket and a book, and come 

join us as we enjoy the warm weather 

by reading on the lawn!* This event is 

for all ages. Children under 8 must be 

accompanied by an adult. *Weather 

Permitting 

Wednesdays @ 11:00AM - 7/6 – 8/31 

Toddler Time 

Caregivers are welcome to bring children 

around age 2 to 3 to enjoy stories, songs, 

and crafts at our weekly toddler time. 


Cookie Decorating: Grades 4-6 

For this week’s fourth through sixth grade 

summer reading session, children will 

report their reading and decorate cookies 

as an activity. 

Tuesday @ 3:00PM - 7/12 

Football Craft: Grades K-3 

For this week’s kindergarten through 3rd 

grade summer reading session, children 

will report their reading and make a 

football craft. 

Tuesday @ 3:00PM - 8/2 

Jewelry Beading: Grades K-3 


grade summer reading session children will 

report their reading and bead jewelry. 


DIY Duct Tape Wallets: Grades 4-6 


summer reading session children will 

report their reading and make their own 

duct tape wallets. 

Tuesday @ 3:00PM - 8/9 

DIY Game Sand Art: Grades K-3 


grade summer reading session children 

will report their reading and make gamethemed 

sand art. 

Mondays @ 5:00PM - 7/18, 8/15 

Movies of Your Choice 

You give us the exact name of the film you 

want to watch, or choose a movie from one 

of 11 different categories. Place your movie 

wishes in the box located at the Reference 

Desk. 


Harry Potter Birthday Party! 

Join us as we celebrate Harry Potter’s 

birthday by making wands and owl 

puppets! We will also have a viewing of 

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, 

the first film in the Harry Potter series. 

Costumes encouraged! Children under 8 

must be accompanied by an adult. 

QUEENS VILLAGE 

94-11 217 Street 

718-776-6800 

Fridays @ 11:30AM - 7/1 – 8/5 

Early Childhood Summer Reading 

Caregivers can bring younger than school 

age children to report reading, get reading 

suggestions, and partake in the age 

appropriate craft or activity of the day. 

Tuesday @ 3:00PM - 7/5 

K-3 Cookie Decorating 



report their reading and decorate cookies 

as an activity. 


Karaoke: Grades 4-6 

For this week’s fourth through sixth 

grade summer reading session children 

will report their reading and have some 

karaoke fun. 

Tuesday @ 3:00PM - 7/19 

DIY Frisbees: Grades K-3 



report their reading and decorate their own 

Frisbees. 


DIY Frisbees: Grades 4-6 




Frisbees. 

Tuesday @ 3:00PM - 7/26 

K-3 DIY Snap Bracelets 




snap bracelets. 


DIY Snap Bracelets: Grades 4-6 

For this week’s 4th through 6th grade 



snap bracelets. 


DIY Sports Suncatchers: Grades 4-6 



report their reading and paint their own 

sports sun catchers. 

Friday @ 11:30AM - 8/12 

End of Summer Reading Party 

Queens Village Early 

For end of Queens Village’s Summer 

Reading Program children ages birth to 5 

years who participated over the summer 

are welcome to enjoy the party and 

celebrate together with snacks and games! 



Queens Village K-3 


Reading Program kindergarten through 3rd 

grade children who participated over the 

summer are welcome to enjoy the party 

and celebrate together with snacks and 

games! 



Queens Village: Grades 4 - 6 


Reading Program 4th through 6th grade 

children who participated over the summer 

are welcome to enjoy the party and 

celebrate together with snacks and games! 


RICHMOND HILL 

118-14 Hillside Ave., 718-849-7150 






presents: You’re A Good Man Charlie 

Brown 

Plaza Theatrical Productions invites 

you to join the Peanuts gang in this fast 

paced, lighthearted musical, guaranteed 

to please audiences of all ages! Musical 

numbers include My Blanket and Me, The 

Kite, The Baseball Game, Suppertime and 

Happiness. 

RIDGEWOOD 

20-12 Madison Street, 718-821-4770 



We Like It Like That! A Boogaloo 

Celebration 

See Bayside, 8/13 

Thursdays @ 1:00PM - 7/7 - 8/25 

Toddler Craft 

Toddlers are invited to make a simple craft. 

A parent or caregiver must be present. 




Brown 

See Richmond Hill, 8/13. 



Exhibitions 








Lincoln Center Local Screening: A 

Memorial Concert for Pete and Toshi 

Seeger 

An all-star lineup of friends and family 

gather to honor these leaders in folk music 

and activism. 

ROCHDALE VILLAGE 

169-09 137 Ave., 718-723-4440 


Summer Sports Movie Series: Space 

Jam 

Join us for the first of our Summer Movie 

series, Space Jam (1996), Rated PG 


Summer Sports Movie Series: Cool 

Runnings 

Join us for the second of our Summer 

Movie series, Cool Runnings (1993), Rated 

PG. 


Summer Sports Movie Series: Karate 

Kid (2010) 

Join us for the third of our Summer Movie 

Series, The Karate Kid (2010) 


Summer Sports Movie Series: 

Remember the Titans 

Join us for the last of our Summer Movie 

Series, Remember the Titans. (2000) Rated 

PG 

ROSEDALE 

144-20 243 Street, 718-528-8490 

Mondays @ 2:30PM - 7/11 – 8/22, Tuesdays 

@ 2:30PM - 7/5 – 8/23, Wednesdays @ 

2:30PM - 7/6 – 8/24, Thursdays @ 2:30PM - 

7/7– 8/25, Fridays @ 2:30PM - 7/1 – 8/26 

Current Events - Are you Smarter 

than a 1st Grader? 

Join us to test our knowledge about what 

is going on around us. 

Fridays @ 3:00PM - 7/1 – 8/26 

Game Day Friday 

All Children are invited to join in playing 

different games, including video, card, 

board and computer. 

Saturdays @ 2:00PM - 7/2 – 8/20 

Matinee: Family Movies 

We screen feature films that are 

appropriate for all ages. 

Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 7/5 – 8/30 

Chess For All 

This program is for all who love or want to 

learn the game. All levels of players are 

welcome, including beginners. 

Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 7/7 – 8/25 

Summer Reading - Grade 7 and Up 

All from Grade 7 and pp are invited to join 

this fun-filled summer activities, including 

book discussions, arts & crafts, puzzles 

and YouTubing. 



Wonder 

See Hollis, 8/6. 


Mario the Magician 

See Laurelton, 8/27. 

SOUTH HOLLIS 

204-01 Hollis Ave. 

718-465-6779 

Friday @ 10:00AM - 7/1 

Halfway Point of 2016 

It’s the halfway point of 2016! Let’s make 

resolutions for the second half of 2016! 

We’ll write them and post them on post-it 

notes. 

Mondays @ 1:00PM - 7/11 – 8/29, Tuesdays 

@ 1:00PM - 7/5 – 8/30, Wednesdays @ 

1:00PM - 7/6 – 8/31, Thursdays @ 1:00PM - 

7/7 – 8/25, Fridays @ 1:00PM - 7/1 – 8/26, 

Saturdays @ 1:00PM - 7/2 – 8/27 

Ping Pong Everyday 

Have fun playing ping pong every day! 

Fridays @ 4:00PM - 7/1 – 8/26 

Pirate Radio with DJ Big Daddy 

Hubcaps 

Come listen in to our in-house radio 

station! There will be music, interviews, 

and more. 


Tour de France 

The Tour de France is starting TODAY! Ask 

us for a free bicycle map of NYC. We’ll be 

playing biking videos through-out the day. 


Father-Daughter Take a Walk 

Together Day 

Today is Father-Daughter Take a Walk 

Together Day! Fathers, take your daughters 

to the library today! Free flowers to the first 

5 fathers who bring their daughters. 

ALL AGES 

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ALL AGES 

SOUTH OZONE PARK 

128-16 Rockaway Blvd. 

718-529-1660 

Wednesdays @ 1:00PM - 7/6 – 8/17 

Introduction to Computers 

Join our basic computer class, Introduction 

to Computers. Learn the basic parts and 

functions of a computer in this introductory 

class. Registration is required. 

Wednesdays @ 2:30PM - 7/6 – 8/17 

Crochet Club 

We are making children’s garments for 

World Vision. We are inviting all adults 

to join our Crochet Club this summer. We 

will provide yarn. Please bring your own 

needles. 

ST. ALBANS 

191-05 Linden Blvd., 718-528-8196 

Mondays @ 5:00PM - 8/1, 8/8, 8/15 

Evening Movies @ St. Albans 

Join us for the hottest & latest new 

releases. 8/1 London Has Fallen 8/8 

Zootopia 8/15 Miracles from Heaven 

STEINWAY 

21-45 31 Street, 718-728-1965 

Tuesdays @ 8:00AM - 7/5 – 8/30 




Fridays @ 10:30AM - 7/8 – 8/19 

Toddler Movements 

Nursery rhymes and young children 

movements. Registration is required. 

SUNNYSIDE 

43-06 Greenpoint Ave. 

718-784-3033 

Monday @ 6:30PM - 7/25, Thursday @ 

2:00PM - 7/28 


Songwriters with Lonny Price 

This screening, filmed in May 2015, 

celebrated musical theater composers 

showcase original songs inspired by 

Lincoln Center. 


Marcie Castro Sings Bossa Nova, 

Afro-Cuban, Mexican Boleros and 

More 

See Broadway, 7/23. 


2:00PM - 8/25 

Lincoln Center Local Screening: Matt Alber 

In this screening, Matt Alber, singersongwriter 

for a new generation of diverse 

audiences, performs an intimate concert 

of his heartfelt folk and soul originals and 

covers. 

WHITESTONE 

151-10 14 Road, 718-767-8010 





Tuesday @ 10:30AM - 7/12 

Introduction to PowerPoint 

Learn the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint. 

No previous experience is necessary. 

Preregistration is required in person or 

by phone. Please try to arrive 5 minutes 

before the workshop begins. 



Chamber Music Society of Lincoln 

Center: “Mozart Celebration” 

This month, enjoy a festive all-Mozart 

program featuring the exquisite Piano Trio 

in B-flat major, K. 502; the charming Horn 

Quintet in E-flat major, K. 407; and the 

exuberant Viola Quintet in C major. 

Tuesday @ 10:30AM - 7/19 

Introduction to Excel 

Introduction to Excel at Whitestone Library. 

Preregistration is required. Arrive 5 

minutes early. For those with no previous 

experience with Excel. 



Rosanne Cash, The Lone Bellow, 

Buddy Miller and Jim Lauderdale 

Enjoy a great country, blues, and indie rock 

concert filmed at “Lincoln Center Out of 

Doors” in August, 2014. 

Tuesday @ 10:30AM - 7/26 

Introduction to Facebook 

Introduction to Facebook for people 

without existing accounts. Limited space. 

Preregistration is required. Arrive 5 

minutes early. 



International Contemporary 

Ensemble 

Enjoy a screening of Mostly Mozart’s artists 

in residence and pianist Pierre-Laurent 

Aimard performing works of the group’s 

favorite composer, Dai Fujikura. 



Curtain Up - The School of American 

Ballet Workshop Performances 

Go behind the scenes to experience the 

intensive training of ballet’s brightest 

future stars as they prepare for their vital 

end-of-year performances. 



York Philharmonic Gala with Yo-Yo Ma 

This broadcast of the New York 

Philharmonic features music director Alan 

Gilbert and special guest cello soloist Yo- 

Yo Ma. 



James Naughton - The Songs of 

Randy Newman 

Broadway actor and Tony Award-winner 

James Naughton performs the music of 

Randy Newman. 



Danny Elfman’s Music From The 

Films Of Tim Burton 

In this screening of a concert performed in 

July 2015, Danny Elfman vividly conjures 

his unforgettable Tim Burton film scoresincluding 

“Batman,” “Beetlejuice,” “Edward 

Scissorhands,” and “Nightmare Before 

Christmas.” 



Explosion, Featuring Saxophonist 

Javier Arau 

Enjoy the music and participate in a “How 

to Improvise” jazz workshop for all ages. 


WINDSOR PARK 

79-50 Bell Blvd., 718-468-8300 

Fridays @ 12:30PM - 7/1 – 8/26 

Scrabble Club 

Come play word games and make new 

friends. 



Shaina Taub 

Singer, actress, and songwriter Shaina 

Taub is one of the theater’s most promising 

rising stars. Her concert of was filmed in 

March 2015. 






Unsung Carolyn Leigh 

The legendary lyricist behind the songs 

“Witchcraft” and “Young at Heart” and 

is celebrated by dynamic performers 

presenting 20 little-known melodic gems. 

Saturday @ 11:00AM - 7/23 

Movie Time: “Concussion” 

In Pittsburgh, accomplished pathologist 

Dr. Bennet Omalu uncovers the truth about 

brain damage in football players who suffer 

repeated concussions in the course of 

normal play. 


Lincoln Center Local Screening: In 

Need of Music: The Songs of Ben Toth 

Enjoy a screening of an intimate showcase 

of new songs by the singer’s composer Ben 

Toth performed by Cheyenne Jackson and 

Lindsay Mendez. 






Eat Vegetables: Cooking 

Demonstration with Soh Young Lee- 

Segredo 

We all know the benefit of vegetables. 

Koreans eat many different vegetables. 

Come and learn about them and how to 

make some popular Korean vegetable 

dishes. *Library guests are free to sample 

the food; Queens Library is not responsible 

for any illnesses or adverse reactions. 

WOODHAVEN 

85-41 Forest Parkway 

718-849-1010 

Fridays @ 4:00PM - 7/15 – 8/19 

Game Day 

Come and play one of our many board 

games. All ages. 


Plaza Theatrical Productions presents: 

You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown 


WOODSIDE 

54-22 Skillman Ave. 

718-429-4700 


Movie: Cool Running 

Chill out with our movie for kids: “Cool 

Running.” For grades K & up. 


Karaoke 

Join us for a fun-filled song session! For 

grades K & up. 








Brown 


Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 7/12 – 8/23 

Summer Reading Club Grades K-2 

Children in grades K, 1 and 2 are invited 

to “Get in the Game!” with our summer 

reading program. Expect stories, games, 

crafts and more. 

Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 7/13 – 8/17 

Wednesdays @ 11:15AM - 7/13 – 8/17 

Toddler Story Time 

Children ages 1 and 2 are invited with 

their caregivers for stories, songs and 

movement. First-come; first served. 

Wednesdays @ 4:00PM - 7/13 – 8/17 

Yoga 

Children in grades 2 & up are invited to 

learn yoga poses, explore balance and 

practice relaxation. First come, first served. 

Thursdays @ 10:30AM - 7/14 – 8/18 

Preschool Story Time 

Children ages 3 & 4 are invited along 

with their caregivers for stories, songs 

and movement. Latecomers will not be 

admitted. 

Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 7/14 – 8/25 

Summer Reading Club Grades 3-6 

Children in grades 3, 4, 5 & 6 are invited 

to “Get in the Game!” with our summer 

reading program. Please expect stories, 

crafts, games and more. 

Friday @ 3:00PM - 7/15 

Celebrate Eid with Shahnaz Begum: 

Make Dolls in Traditional Islamic 

Dress [Bengali and English] 

Please join the talented and creative 

Bengali-born artist Shahnaz Begum who will 

help you to make beautiful little boy or girl 

doll dressed in Islamic clothing! All required 

materials will be provided. *On a first-come, 

first-served basis. Materials are limited. 






Shaina Taub 

See Windsor Park, 7/2. 

Tuesday @ 3:30PM - 8/30 

Karaoke 

Celebrate the end of summer with our 

singing program! Entertain your friends or 

simply listen. For grades K & up. 


Book Club 

Discuss “Memoirs of a Geisha” by Arthur 

Golden. 


Movie: Air Bud 

Enjoy the end of the summer-reading 

season with the children’s movie “Air Bud.” 

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Programs for Adults 


ADULTS 

ARVERNE 

312 Beach 54 Street, 718-634-4784 

Mondays @ 5:00PM - 7/11, 8/15 

Adult Summer Reading Book Club 

Join us in our Adult Summer Reading Book 

Discussions! It’s a lively way to keep your 

intellect stimulated! 

ASTORIA 

14-01 Astoria Blvd., 718-278-2220 


Chic Jewelry Making Workshop 

Melody Burns teaches participants 

how to make a wire-wrapped bracelet. 

Preregistration is required. There will be 

space for only 12 participants. 

AUBURNDALE 


718-352-2027 

Fridays @ 11:00AM - 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 

Computers for Beginners 

A half-hour of one-on-one computer 

training is available by appointment. 

Participants are limited to three sessions 

per day. Sign up for classes at 11:00 a.m., 

11:30 a.m., or 12:00 p.m. 

BAISLEY PARK 

117-11 Sutphin Blvd., 718-529-1590 

Tuesdays @ 10:30AM - 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 

8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, Fridays @ 10:30AM 

- 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 

8/26 

Computer Class 

Learn computer basics, Microsoft Word 

and PowerPoint, and how to use email. 

All adults are welcome. Preregistration is 

required in person. 


Foot Jewelry Workshop for Adults 

Melody Burns teaches participants how 

to make beaded jewelry for your feet. 

Materials available for up to 12 participants. 

Prereg is required. 

BAYSIDE 

214-20 Northern Blvd., 718-229-1834 

Friday @ 1:00PM - 7/8 

Pediatric Epilepsy: Common Causes 

and Treatment Options 

Understand what epilepsy is, the common 

causes in children, and the range of 

treatment options. The presenter will be 

Caitlin Hoffman, M.D., Assistant Professor 

of Neurological Surgery, Department 

of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell 

Pediatric Brain and Spine Center. 


Bayside Adult Summer Reading Book 

Discussion 

Bayside Summer Book Discussion to 

celebrate the Mets 30 years anniversary. 

We will be reading “The Bad Guys Won” by 

Jeff Pearlman. 


Rockin’ Solid 

The Ken Simon Quartet performs today’s 

classy jams and latest dance music of Bruno 

Mars, 3 Door Jam, the Meters and more. 

Mondays @ 5:30PM - 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 

8/29 

Monday Action Series: Wesley Snipes 

Join us for film screenings that focus on 

a different actor each month. In August 

we will screen and discuss films starring 

Wesley Snipes. 8/1 “The Art of War” rated 

R; 8/8 “Blade” rated R; 8/15 “Murder at 

1600” rated R; 8/22 “ U.S. Marshals” rated 

PG-13; 8/29 “Passenger 57” rated R. 

Friday @ 1:00PM - 8/12 

Arthritis: The Medical Approach to 

Joint Pain 

Learn about common and rarer causes 

of joint pain and treatment options. Your 

presenter will be Tehila Zuckerman, M.D., 

Chief of the Division of Rheumatology at 

New York Presbyterian/Queens. 

BELLEROSE 

250-06 Hillside Ave., 718-831-8644 

Fridays @ 4:30PM - 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 

7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 

One on One Computer Class 

Trainings are available for: Microsoft Office 

suite, Email, Internet, Facebook, and more. 

*Registration is required* 

Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 

7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31 

Computer Class for Beginners 

Learn how to use the computer, browse the 

Internet, and work with Microsoft Word. A 

valid Queens Library card is required. 

Thursdays @ 5:30PM - 7/7, 8/4 

Meditation Club 

Experienced or beginner, join the club and 

share breathing exercises and meditation 

techniques that may help to reduce stress. 

Mondays @ 6:00PM - 7/11, 7/18, 7/25 

Belly Dancing 101: An Introduction 

Belly dancing, also known as “Raqs 

sharqi,” is an ancient, mystical and healing 

dance form. Learn its fundamentals with 

Cashel Campbell. 

Thursday @ 12:30PM - 7/14 

Bellerose Art Expo Reception 

Join us for the reception and meet the 

artists in person! Featuring Artists-In- 

Residence whose work will grace the 

walls of the library through August 2016. 

Refreshments will be served. 

Thursdays @ 11:00AM - 7/21, 8/18 

Book Discussion Group 

We meet on the third Thursday of every 

month. Pick up a copy of the month’s 

selection at the Circulation Desk and join us! 


Lincoln Center Local Screening: “Act One” 

Join us for a screening of Lincoln Center 


Theater’s Tony®-nominated Best Play as 

three-time Tony® winner James Lapine 

reimagines Moss Hart’s captivating memoir 

for the stage with a cast led by Tony 

Shalhoub, Andrea Martin, and Santino 

Fontana. 

BRIARWOOD 

85-12 Main Street, 718-658-1680 

Fridays @ 12:00PM - 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 

7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 

ShapeUp NYC: Moving and Grooving 

with Tenaria 

This aerobics fitness class uses easyto-follow 

dance steps to increase 

cardiovascular health and tone the body. 

Wednesdays @ 10:00AM - 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 

7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31 

Mother Goose 

Children ages 6-18 months and their 

parent/caregiver are invited to join us for 

simple books, nursery rhyme fingerplays, 

and play time. 

BROAD CHANNEL 

16-26 Cross Bay Blvd. 

718-318-4943 


Guided Meditation 

Guided meditation calms the mind and 

relaxes the body. The instructor will help 

you focus on relaxing your mind. 

BROADWAY 

40-20 Broadway, 718-721-2462 

Tuesdays @ 10:30AM - 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 

Basic Computer Classes in Spanish 

Learn how to use a computer, search the 

Internet and send an email in this threesession 

class. 

Thursday @ 9:30AM - 7/14 

Microsoft Word for Beginners 

Learn how to create and save Word 

documents; format and edit text; copy, 

cut and paste items; and use Word’s main 

functions and commands. Basic computer 

skills are required. 

Thursday @ 9:30AM - 7/28 

E-mail For Beginners 

Learn how to create and navigate an 

e-mail account, log on, send and receive 

massages, and attach documents. 

While this is an introductory class, it 

is recommended that you have basic 

mouse and keyboarding skills before the 

workshop. 




classy jams and latest dance music of 

Bruno Mars, 3 Door Jam, the Meters and 

more. 


Spanish Book Club 

Book title: The Joy of Living, “Por el Placer 

de vivir” by Dr. Cesar Lozano. It is about 

how to live life with hope and how to 

overcome daily obstacles. 


218-13 Linden Blvd., 718-528-3535 

Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 

7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31 

Summer Reading 2016: Exercise Your 

Mind Adult Activity Hour 

Join us weekly for a variety of activities 

and crafts: learn to make jewelry, explore 

yarn crafts, paint with watercolor and play 

board games. 

Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 

8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25 

SRC 16 Exercise Your Mind: Adult 

Craft Hour 

Learn to crochet, knit, make jewelry, do 

paper crafts, create collages and paint at 

these weekly craft sessions for adults. 


89-11 Merrick Blvd. 

718-990-0778 


Town Hall for Veterans 

Veterans of all eras are encouraged 

to attend to obtain information about 

applying for VA benefits, compensation 

and pension, burial benefits, New York City 

and New York State benefits, and more. 

Following a Q & A session, veterans may 

enroll in VA care on-the-spot. The Queen 

Central Library will also be providing 

information about its job- and businessrelated 

services and will assist in applying 

for library cards. 

Saturdays @ 2:30PM - 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 


Grupo “Libro Abierto” (Open Book): 

A project by Aurora De Armendi with 

Other Artists 

Develop an appreciation for the creation of 

“the book” through a series of workshops: 

July 9, Fold & Paste: a Bookbinding 

Workshop; July 16, Pop-Up Books; July 

23, Drawing Comics Workshop; July 30, 

Creating Paper Pamphlets. 

Wednesday @ 11:30AM - 7/20 

Central Library Book Club: “A Brief 

History of Seven Killings” 

Marlon James’s novel examines the 

assassination of Bob Marley and the ghosts 

of Jamaica’s past. Pick up a copy of the 

book at the Central Library’s reference 

desk and come to share your thoughts! 

CORONA 

38-23 104 Street, 718-426-2844 

Fridays @ 11:00AM - 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 

Health Insurance Information 

If you are thinking about health insurance, 

we can help, with in-person application 

assistance for the Medicaid Child Health 

Plus and New York State of Health 

Qualified Plans. 


Family Cycling 101 (in English and Spanish) 

This is a free, bilingual presentation 

and discussion of cycling for parents or 

guardians who want to learn how to ride 

with children. Preregistration is required 

online at bike.nyc/education/classes/familycycling-101 

or by calling 212-870-2080. 

Monday @ 6:00PM - 7/11 

Lower Back and Knee Pain 

Come learn the most common causes of 

low back, leg and knee pain and common 

treatments. This program will be delivered 

in English and Spanish. Presenter: Dr. 

Wensong Li, MD. 

Thursdays @ 5:00PM - 7/14, 8/11 

Corona Community Health and 

Prevention Series (in Spanish) 

This series is presented in collaboration 

with AIDS Center of Queens County 

(ACQC). 6/9: Sexually Transmitted 

Infections; 7/14: HIV/AIDS; 8/11: Hepatitis C. 

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Breast Health 

Join Planned Parenthood of New York 

City’s Community Health Workers for an 

informative workshop on breast health. 

Participants will learn basic facts about 

breast cancer prevention and early 

detection, and review facts and myths 

about general breast health. This workshop 

will be in Spanish. 

Monday @ 5:00PM - 7/18 

Autism (In Spanish) 

A Special Education school teacher will 

explain what autism is, how to recognize it 

early, and the latest advances in treatment. 

Thursdays @ 5:30PM - 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/18 

Zumba with Susy 

Certified Zumba instructor Susy 

Bustamante leads a four-session fitness 

class for adults. 

CORONA 

38-23 104 Street, 718-426-2844 

Monday @ 6:00PM - 7/25 

Knee Injuries and Physical Therapy 

Come learn everything from basic anatomy 

to biomechanics of the knee. What are the 

common knee injuries and what are their 

usual treatment options? Presenter: Dr. 

Greg X. Gao, PT., DPT, Dipl.Ac., L.Ac. 

Monday @ 5:00PM - 8/15 

Superfoods: Healthy and Delicious 

Eating Plans for Families (in Spanish) 

Nutritionist Christina Camacho will present 

recipes and tips on how to incorporate 

nutrient-packed “superfoods” into your 

family’s meal plan. 


Birth Control Options 


City’s Community Health Workers for a fun 

and informative workshop on birth control 

methods. Participants will learn basic facts 

about how birth control works and discuss 

the pros and cons of specific methods. This 

workshop will be in Spanish. 

COURT SQUARE 

25-01 Jackson Ave., 718-937-2790 


Cult Film Classics - “Star Trek II: The 

Wrath of Khan” 

In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Star 

Trek, Cult Film Classics series here at Court 

Square presents “Star Trek II: The Wrath 

of Khan.” Please be advised this film has 

been rated PG by the MPAA. 


249-01 Northern Blvd., 718-225-8414 

Tuesdays @ 11:00AM - 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 

8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30 

Computer Classes 

Learn computer basics at your own pace, 

including how to search and browse the 

Internet, create and use an email account, 

and use Microsoft Office 2010 programs. 

Mondays @ 1:30PM - 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 

8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, Thursdays @ 2:00PM 

- 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25 

English Conversation Club 

Improve your English vocabulary, grammar, 

and pronunciation at our conversation club 

for adults who speak English as a second 

language at an intermediate or advanced level. 

Wednesdays @ 1:00PM - 7/13, 8/10 

Louise’s Book Discussion Group 

We meet monthly, except February, to 

discuss a pre-selected book. 

Mondays @ 6:00PM - 7/18, 8/15 

Open Mic 

Gather round, ye poets, writers, musicians, 

comedians, orators, and everyone else, 

and share your talent with five minutes of 

your own material! 

Tuesday @ 2:00PM - 7/26 

Film Screening: Hail, Caesar! 

A Hollywood fixer in the 1950s works to 

keep the studio’s stars in line. 


The Presidency and Race 

Dr. William Seraile, Professor Emeritus, 

Lehman College (CUNY), and Louise Dente 

of Cultural Caravan TV will discuss the U.S. 

Presidency and race. 


Joys of Beekeeping: Lecture and 

Honey-Tasting Demonstration 

Ruth Harrigan of the Douglaston Garden 

Club will lecture on the joys of beekeeping 

and the importance of apians in the global 

environment. She will also conduct a 

honey-tasting demonstration. 

Monday @ 6:00PM - 8/22 

Meditate to be Serene 

Join Renate Lanotte, MS, LCSW, and 

psychotherapist to find out how to use 

meditation to help improve your overall 

wellbeing and tap into the into the source 

of all joy and peace that exists with us all. 

Participate in a short meditation sitting. 

Tuesday @ 2:00PM - 8/30 

Film Screening: “My Big Fat Greek 

Wedding 2” 

A Portokalos family secret brings the 

beloved characters back together for an 

even bigger Greek wedding. 

EAST ELMHURST 

95-06 Astoria Blvd., 718-424-2619 

Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 

8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25 

Shape Up NYC: Cardio Sculpt for Adults 

Instructor Jessica Merulla leads a total 

body workout fitness class that addresses 

muscle strength and endurance while 

keeping the heart rate up to burn calories 

and strengthen circulatory and respiratory 

systems. Bring a towel and bottle of water. 


Adult Movie Matinee! 

This week’s featured film is “London Has Fallen” 

starring Morgan Freeman & Gerard Butler. 

EAST FLUSHING 

196-36 Northern Blvd., 718-357-6643 

Thursdays @ 12:00PM - 7/28, 8/25 


All adults are invited to read and discuss a 

great book every month. 

FAR ROCKAWAY 

1637 Central Ave., 718-327-2549 

Tuesdays @ 7:00PM - 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 

8/2, 8/9 

ZUMBA at Rockaway Beach 

Join certified ZUMBA instructor, Maxine 

Davis, for a Latin dance-inspired exercise 

and aerobics class that combines squats 

and lunges with hip hop, soca, samba, 

salsa, mambo and merengue moves. This 

program will take place outside the library 

at the Beach 17 Street Stage. 


FLUSHING 

41-17 Main Street, 718-661-1200 

Fridays @ 1:00PM - 7/1, 8/5 


Upcoming selections are: 5/6-“The 

Cookbook Collector” by Allegra Goodman; 

6/3-“Half a Life” by V. S. Naipaul; 7/1-“Eight 

Hundred Grapes” by Laura Dave; 8/5-“I 

Was Told There’d Be Cake” by Sloane Crosley. 

Mondays @ 6:30PM - 7/18, 8/1, 8/15, 8/29, 

Tuesday @ 6:30PM - 7/5 

Toastmasters 

Toastmasters will help you become a 

confident speaker and a strong leader. 

*IRC Conference Room, 3rd Floor* 

Monday @ 10:30AM - 7/11 

Skin Cancer and Melanoma (in Chinese) 

As part of the Community Health Education 

Partnership series, Dr. David Lee will 

discuss skin cancer and melanoma, and 

their treatments. 

Mondays @ 1:30PM - 7/11, 8/8 

Monday Movie Matinee 

Upcoming films are: 5/9-”Words and 

Pictures” (2013, PG-13); 6/13-”Wolf Totem” 

(2015, PG-13, in Mandarin with English 

subtitles); 7/11-”Stranger than Fiction” 

(2006, PG-13); 8/8-”Imitation of Life” (1959, 

unrated, PG suggested). 

Tuesday @ 10:00AM - 7/12 

Create an Email Account 

Come to our class and learn how to open 

your own email account, with step by step 

instructions! 

Saturday @ 11:00AM - 7/16 

Living Memory: Chinese Author Talk 

by Frank Chen (in Chinese) 

Frank Chen, the well-known Chinese writer 

living in New York, will discuss the writing 

background and impact of his novel “Otter 

Street Anecdotes”, which tells a story of 

how a Chinese American family survived 

during the “Chinese Exclusion Act” in the 

19th century in Lower Manhattan. 

Sunday @ 2:00PM - 7/17, Saturday @ 

2:00PM - 8/20 

Alzheimer’s Support Group 

The Alzheimer’s Disease and Related 

Disorders, New York City, Inc., offers a 

monthly support group in Mandarin Chinese for 

people caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or 

other dementias. Our support group is a secure 

and safe place to share your experiences. 

Tuesday @ 10:00AM - 7/19 

How To Use Your Email Account 

Customers will learn the features and 

configurations of their Gmail accounts. 

Customers will learn how to compose and 

send emails, upload pictures and attachments, 

download attachments, and how to save files to 

a portable memory drive. 

Mondays @ 4:00PM - 7/25, 8/22 

Doing Your Business With a Low 

Marketing Budget (in Spanish) 

In this workshop in Spanish you will learn 

how to increase business with social media, 

importance of the email for your business, 

increase sales and RSVP list for your events, 

strategies to promote your business online and 

free apps, advertisements and more. 


Summer Film Festival: “Orphan” 

A husband and wife who recently lost their baby 

adopt a nine year-old girl who is not nearly 

as innocent as she claims to be. Starring Vera 

Farmiga, Peter Sarsgaard, Isabelle Fuhrman. 

Rated R for violence and strong language. 

Monday @ 10:30AM - 8/1 

50-Year-Old Shoulder (in Chinese) 


Partnership series, Dr. Kevin Jiang will discuss 

“50-Year-Old Shoulder,” so you can understand, 

prevent, and treat shoulder pain caused by age 

and sport injuries. 


Author Talk: “City of Gods” with R. Scott Hanson 

The book explores the history of Flushing 

from the colonial period to the aftermath of 

September 11, 2001. 

Monday @ 6:00PM - 8/8 

Shakespeare in Queens: Talking 

Shakespeare 

Lenny Banovez, artistic director of Titan Theatre 

Company, will give a behind-the-scenes look 

at “Troilus and Cressida,” “Pericles, Prince of 

Tyre,” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” and 

will discuss modern interpretations of these 

classic plays. 

Tuesday @ 5:15PM - 8/23 

Superfoods: Healthy and 

Delicious Eating Plans for 

Families (in Spanish) 

See “Corona,” 8/15. 


How to Start and Run a Small 

Business 

Attendees will learn helpful tips 

for turning a hobby or skills into 

a business, and where to obtain 

free resources to help them plan a 

business. 

Saturday @ 10:30AM - 8/27 

Understanding Dementia: What 

You Need to Know and Where to 

Go (in Chinese) 

This workshop will provide information 

on Alzheimer’s Disease and other 

dementias, discuss the different 

stages of the disease and what to 

expect, and include an overview of 

our programs and services and other 

available resources. 

FOREST HILLS 

108-19 71 Ave., 718-268-7934 

Fridays @ 11:00AM - 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 

7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 

Watercolor Club 

Adults meet to paint and explore the 

medium of watercolor. 

Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 7/7, 7/14 

Shape Up NYC: Boot Camp 

Instructor Shirley Goicochea leads 

this full-body workout that targets the 

major muscle groups of the upper and 

lower body. Wear comfortable clothes 

and sneakers; bring a bottle of water 

and towel. 

Saturdays @ 10:15AM - 7/9, 7/23 

Fresh Meadows Poets 

Local poets meet to discuss and 

critique their work. 

Mondays @ 3:00PM - 7/11, 8/8 

New York Cares 

New York Cares will offer an 

orientation meeting to recruit 

volunteers. 

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Mondays @ 6:30PM - 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 

8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29 

Ballroom Dancing with Jing Chen 

Jing Chen studied ballroom dance at 

the school founded by internationally 

acclaimed dancers Mr. and Mrs. Lu Ming 

Da. Mr. Chen is a skilled instructor who 

will give lessons in ballroom basics for 

beginners and offer training for more 

advanced students. 

Thursdays @ 5:00PM - 7/14, 7/28, 8/11, 

8/25 

Queens Stamp Club 

Philatelists meet to discuss their hobby. 

Saturday @ 11:30AM - 7/16 

Foundation for Fighting Blindness 

This networking group for all is 

an opportunity for people to share 

experiences, discuss new research, and 

make friends with others with the same 

condition. 


Meet the Author: Cheryl Lu-Lien 

Tan - “Sarong Party Girls” 

Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan is the author of “A 

Tiger in the Kitchen: A Memoir of Food 

and Family” and a journalist who has 

written for the Wall Street Journal, 

New York Times, Baltimore Sun, and 

the magazine In Style. Her new book 

“Sarong Party Girls” is an entertaining 

novel about a young woman’s rise in 

the glitzy, moneyed, new Asia world of 

Singapore. Books will be available for 

sale and signing. 

Monday @ 6:00PM - 8/15 

In Words and Music: The Story of 

the Yiddish Theatre with Diane 

Cypkin! 

Acclaimed Yiddish Theatre scholar and 

talented singer, Dr. Diane Cypkin tells— 

through English narration—the story of 

Yiddish Theatre singing (in Yiddish) many 

of the memorable songs written and/or 

popularized by unforgettable greats of 

that fascinating theatre. Please join us! 

FRESH MEADOWS 


718-454-7272 

Fridays @ 10:30AM - 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 

8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 

Knitting Club 

If you are looking for a place to share your 

“purls” of wisdom and experience, please 

join us! Bring your own knitting material. 

Tuesdays @ 1:15PM - 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 

8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30 

Scrabble Club 

Come play Scrabble, the word game that has 

been played for generations! Bring your own 

Scrabble material. 

Saturdays @ 2:30PM - 7/9, 7/23, 8/13, 8/27 

Film Screening 

On the second and fourth Saturday of each 

mouth we screen featured films for adults. 

Film titles will be announced in the monthly 

branch calendar. 

Mondays @ 6:00PM - 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 

8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29 

English Conversation Club 

Is English your second or third language? Do 

you want to improve your speaking skills? 

Practice at the library with native speakers! 

GLEN OAKS 

256-04 Union Turnpike, 718-831-8636 

Saturdays @ 10:30AM - 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 

7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27 

Adult Coloring 

Bring your own coffee, tea, and biscuits. 

We will provide the atmosphere, including 

music, and coloring supplies. Coloring is a 

new adult craze that promises relaxation, 

fun, and community. 

Saturdays @ 12:00PM - 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 

7/30 

Saturday Afternoon Movies 

This month we will screen the following 

films: 7/2-”The Book Thief” (PG-13); 7/9-”East 

Side Sushi” (PG); 7/16-”Belle” (PG); 7/23-”The 

33” (PG-13); 7/30-”12 Years a Slave” (R). 

Tuesdays @ 1:15PM - 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 

8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30 

Mahjong Club 

Play mahjong and share the fun, excitement, 

and camaraderie with others. 

Thursdays @ 12:00PM - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 

8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25 

French Club 

Do you speak French? Don’t forget this 

beautiful language! Join us at Club Français 

to talk about family, friends, and vacations; 

listen to music and songs; and discuss 

current events, art, films, cooking, and any 

other subject that might interest you. These 

will be real tête-à-têtes among friends. 

Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28 

Moving For Life: Dance Exercise for All 

Moving for Life incorporates dance and qi gong, 

accompanied by different types of music, 

to accentuate the body-mind connection. 

The instructor is Catherine Gross. 

Mondays @ 12:00PM - 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 

8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29 

Chess and Dominoes Club 

Learn how to play chess and dominoes. We 

welcome players of all skill levels, including 

absolute beginners. 

Mondays @ 1:30PM - 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 

8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29 

Watercolor Club 

Practice your skills and meet others to 

share experiences. Please bring your own 

supplies. 

Tuesday @ 3:30PM - 7/12 

Draw Your Story 

Older Adult Services presents, Draw Your 

Story; Create an Origami Memory Book. 

Led by professional teaching artist Karen 

Fitzgerald. 

Wednesday @ 10:15AM - 8/17, Wednesdays 

@ 10:30AM - 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10 

Beginners’ Canasta 

In six easy lessons we will teach you the 

basics and provide you with the skills and 

knowledge you need to share in the fun, 

excitement, and camaraderie of playing 

this increasingly popular game. Space 

is limited. Preregistration is required by 

calling or visiting the library. 

Thursdays @ 5:30PM - 7/14, 7/28, 8/11, 8/25 

Meditation Club 

Experienced or beginner, join the club and 

share breathing exercises and meditation 

techniques that may help to reduce stress. 


Mondays @ 6:00PM - 7/18, 8/15 

Adult Craft Club 

Glen Oaks is starting an Adult Craft Club on 

Monday Evenings starting July 18th @ 6pm. Each 

month the club will do a different craft project. 

Tuesdays @ 10:15AM - 7/19, 7/26 

iPad, Freegal and Queens Library 

Learn how to download free music directly 

to your iPad using “Freegal” and your 

Queens Library account. 

Saturdays @ 12:00PM - 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 

8/27 

Saturday Afternoon Movies 

8/6-”Love the Coopers” (PG-13); 8/13-”The 

Finest Hours” (PG-13); 8/20-”Steve Jobs” 

(R); 8/27-”Eddie the Eagle” (PG-13). 

Monday @ 6:00PM - 8/8 

Meditate to be Serene 

Join Renate Lanotte, MS, LCSW, and 

psychotherapist to find out how to use 

meditation to help improve your overall 

wellbeing and tap into the into the source 

of all joy and peace that exists with us all. 

Participate in a short meditation sitting. 

Monday @ 6:00PM - 8/22 

Meet the Author: Mark Torres “A 

Stirring in the North Fork” 

“A Stirring in the North Fork” by local 

author Mark Torres is a thriller about a 

cold case, a murder on Long Island, and 

the out-of-work attorney who is driven to 

solve the decades-old mystery. Mr. Torres 

will discuss the story behind the book, 

his experience with self-publishing, and 

how he became an author. Books will be 

available for sale and signing. 

GLENDALE 

78-60 73 Place, 718-821-4980 


Leading the Way: A Series of 

Exhibitions Celebrating Extraordinary 

Women of Queens 


a series of exhibitions on extraordinary 

women from Queens who are examples of 

what living a meaningful life is – a life of 

personal achievement and a life that helps 

others. View exhibitions at Ridgewood, 

June 18-July 30; Jackson Heights, June 

25-August 6; and Glendale, July 2-August 13. 


Glendale Book Club 

The Glendale Book Club will discuss After 

The War is Over by Jennifer Robinson. 

HILLCREST 


Wednesdays @ 2:00PM - 7/6, 7/20, 8/3, 8/17 

Book & Film Club 

The Book and Film Club will read select 

books, screen the film adaptations, then 

discuss them. Discussion to follow film 

screening. July 6: Williams Golding’s “Lord 

of the Flies” (PG-13 rated); July 20: Laura 

Esquivel’s “Como Agua Para Chocolate” 

(English subtitled) (R-rated); August 3: 

HG Well’s “Invisible Man” (NR); August 

17: Agatha Christie’s” Ten Little Indians” 

(R-rated) 

Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 7/14, 7/28 

Game Night for Adults 

For Game Night for Adults, we break 

out our collection of Wii games, board 

games, checkers, Jenga and let you enjoy 

conversation and fun. 


Unique Crafts for Parents Day 

Come create unique crafts this Parents 

Day! 


Lincoln Center Local Screening: “The 

Nance” 

Enjoy watching Nathan Lane as he gives 

the performance of a lifetime as Chauncey 

Miles, a comedian of the 1930s who plays 

gay men for laughs - at least on stage. 

HOLLIS 

202-05 Hillside Ave., 718-465-7355 

Mondays @ 12:30PM - 7/11, 7/18, 7/25 

Basic Computer Classes 

Learn basic computer skills in these 

classes. Topics will include Introduction to 

Computers and Searching the Internet 

Mondays @ 4:00PM - 7/18, 8/15 

Adult Book Discussion Group 

Pick up copies of the month’s selection 

at the library about four weeks before 

each meeting, and bring your opinions, 

reactions, and criticisms to share with the 

group! Light refreshments will be served. 


Know Your Rights: Keep Your Family 

Safe and Together (in Bengali) 

In this workshop you will learn how to 

have a healthy relationship, get a job in 

the U.S. and learn about your rights for 

legal options and immigration remedies for 

victims of domestic violence. 

HOWARD BEACH 

92-06 156 Ave., 718-641-7086 

Mondays @ 6:30PM - 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8 

Zumba with Susy 

Certified Zumba instructor Susy 

Bustamante leads a four-session fitness 

class for adults. 


35-51 81 Street, 718-899-2500 

Monday @ 6:00PM - 7/11 

Meet The Author: M. P. Prabhakaran 

and “An Indian Goes Around the World” 

Local author M.P. Prabhakaran will share the 

experiences and insights into European culture 

and history that led to his writing “An Indian 

Goes Around the World II: What I Learned from 

My Thirty-Day European Odyssey.” 

Tuesday @ 10:30AM - 7/12 

Introduction to Computer 

In this class participants will learn the 

basics of using the computer. 

Tuesday @ 3:30PM - 7/12 

NYCitizenship Information Session 

Come to an information session with the 

NYCitizenship attorney to find out how to 

apply for U.S. citizenship, and learn about 

the benefits of becoming a citizen and 

receiving financial counseling. 


How to Start and Run a Small Business 

Attendees will learn helpful tips for turning 

a hobby or skills into a business, and where 

to obtain free resources to help them plan 

a business. 


How to Build Your Credit (in Spanish) 

In this workshop, you will learn about the 

importance of credit, understand how to 

read and analyze your credit report, how to 

improve your credit profile, and understand 

your credit & consumer rights. 

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Tuesday @ 10:30AM - 7/26 

Introduction to the Internet 

In this class participants will learn the 

basics of using the computer. 



This is a free, bilingual presentation of 

cycling for parents or guardians who 

want to learn how to ride with children. 

Preregistration is required online at bike. 

nyc/education/classes/family-cycling-101 or 

by calling 212-870-2080. 

Monday @ 4:45PM - 8/15 



See “Flushing,” 7/25. 

Monday @ 6:30PM - 8/15 

Plastic Soul presents Classic Rock 

and More... 

Classic rock takes center stage with this 

performance of selections made great by 

Steppenwolf, Cream, the Beatles, Rolling 

Stones and more. 

LAURELTON 

134-26 225 Street, 718-528-2822 

Tuesdays @ 1:00PM - 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 

8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30 

Craft Time for Adults 

Adults learn how to make some crafts 

through this hands-on workshop. 

Wednesdays @ 11:00AM - 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 

7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, Fridays @ 

11:00AM - 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 

8/19, 8/26 

Chinese For Travel 

Chinese language is more and more 

popular in the world today. Queens Library 

at Laurelton brings this workshop to the 

community. Our staff member teaches 

participants basic Chinese sentences 

needed when travelling to China. 

Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 

8/4, 8/11 

Shape Up NYC: Total Body 

Conditioning for Adults 

Instructor Catalina Thomas combines 

body-weight training, low-impact aerobics, 

and active stretching to great music. 

Participants should wear loose clothing 

and sneakers and bring an exercise mat or 

large towel and a bottle of water. 

Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 

8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25 

Laurelton Quilting Club 

The quilting history of African Americans is 

nearly as old as the history of our country 

itself, and is part of our American cultural 

heritage. To keep that culture alive, we are 

offering a quilting program for the public. 

Preregistration is required. 


Building a Strong Community 

Members of the Federated Block of 

Laurelton discuss community issues and 

how to improve Laurelton. 

Saturdays @ 11:00AM - 7/9, 7/23, 8/6, 8/20 

Family Movies 

This program is for your whole 

family. Come and enjoy free movies 

offered by our library. 



See “Baisley Park,” 8/11. 

Monday @ 6:00PM - 7/18 

United to Build a Strong Community 

Residents join together to discuss their 

concerns and ways to address them. 

LEFFERTS 

103-34 Lefferts Blvd., 718-843-5950 

Saturdays @ 11:00AM - 7/9, 8/6 

Zumba: Dance for Your Health 

Certified Zumba instructor, Jill, leads 

a dance-inspired exercise class that 

combines squats and lunges with hip hop, 

soca, salsa, merengue and mambo moves. 

NORTH HILLS 


718-225-3550 


5:15PM - 7/7 

Film and Book Discussion: “The Joy 

Luck Club” 

Read the novel by Amy Tan, and then join 

us for a screening of the film. Return the 

next week to compare and discuss the 

film and the book. Copies of the book are 

available at the library. 

Monday @ 5:15PM - 8/1, Monday @ 5:30PM - 8/8 

Film and Book Discussion: “A Time to Kill” 

Read the novel by John Grisham, then 

join us for a screening of the film starring 

Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, 

and Samuel L. Jackson. Return the next 

week to compare and discuss the film and 

the book. Copies of the book are available 

at the library. 

PENINSULA 


718-634-1110 

Tuesdays @ 10:30AM - 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 

8/2, 8/9, 8/16 

One-on-One Computer Help 

Come to a one-on-one computer session 

to brush up on anything you may have 

forgotten about computers. 

Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 7/5, 7/19 

Watercolors for Fun! 

Join other people who enjoy painting 

with watercolors for fun, relaxation and 

creative expression. Share your work and 

make new friends. Bring your own paper, 

watercolors, and brushes. We will also 

provide supplies. 

Wednesdays @ 3:30PM - 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27 

Indiana Jones Summer Series 

Get ready for a month of Indiana Jones 

madness! We will be showing all four 

movies: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana 

Jones and the Temple of Doom, Indiana 

Jones and the Last Crusade, and Indiana 

Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull 

Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 7/7, 8/4 


We meet the first Thursday of each month 

at 6:30. Selections for the summer are: 

6/2: “Beautiful Ruins” by Jess Walter 7/7: 

“Johnny Got His Gun” by Dalton Trumbo 

8/4: “A Walk in the Woods” by Bill Bryson. 

Books can be checked out of the library 

prior to each meeting. 

Mondays @ 4:00PM - 7/11, 7/25, 8/8, 8/22 

Scratchboard Art Program 

Tired of the coloring trend craze? Want 

an alternative? Try out our Scratchboard 

program. You will be using engraving tools 

on scratchboards to create beautiful and 

fun designs. Join us every other Monday at 

4pm in the public service area. 


Fridays @ 3:30PM - 7/22, 8/26 

Still Life Drawing in Charcoal 

Use the charcoal medium to draw an 

arranged still life. Basic supplies will be 

available. 




Monday @ 6:00PM - 8/1 

Guided Meditation 

Guided meditation calms the mind and 

relaxes the body. Those who practice it 

regularly experience reduced levels of 

stress and increased inner peace and 

wellbeing. The instructor will help you 

focus on relaxing your mind and making 

positive mental changes. 

POMONOK 

158-21 Jewel Ave., 718-591-4343 

Wednesdays @ 2:00PM - 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 

7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31 

Mahjong Club 

Mahjong, anyone? Whether you’re skilled 

at the game or have just watched from the 

sidelines but would like to learn to play, 

the Pomonok Mahjong Club, which meets 

Wednesday afternoons, is a great place to 

meet people, engage in conversation and 

exercise your ability to strategize. 

Wednesdays @ 2:00PM - 7/20, 8/17 


We meet once a month to read and discuss 

a great book. 6/22: “Britt-Marie Was Here” 

by Fredrik Backman; 7/20: “Eight Hundred 

Grapes” by Laura Dave; 8/17: “Two-Family 

House” by Lynda Cohen Loigman; 9/21: 

“Saint Mazie” by Jami Attenberg; 10/26: 

“The Nest” by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney; 

11/23: “Truly Madly Guilty” by Liane 

Moriarty 


94-11 217 Street, 718-776-6800 

Fridays @ 10:00AM - 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 

7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 

STARs: Senior Theater Acting 

Repertory 

Calling all older adults! Join our galaxy of 

STARs and perform theatrical works at the 

library with a great group of people! 

Mondays @ 5:30PM - 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 

8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, Thursdays @ 5:30PM 

- 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25 

Chess Club 

Practice your chess skills with other adults. 

Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 

8/4, 8/11 

ShapeUp NYC: Boot Camp 

Instructor Kiersten Clay provides a total 

body workout that addresses muscle 

strength and endurance while keeping the 

heart rate up to burn calories and improve 

cardiovascular health. Please bring a 

towel and bottle of water. Space is limited. 

Participation is first come, first served. 


Summer Movie Afternoon 

This month’s selection is “Ride Along 2” 

(2016, PG-13). 

Tuesdays @ 1:00PM - 7/19, 7/26 

Introduction to Email 

Learn how to create and navigate an 

email account, log on, send and receive 

messages, and attach documents. 

Participants must have basic computer 

skills. Preregistration and a valid Queens 

Library card are required. 



We will discuss “Nightingale” by Kristin 

Hannah. 

Mondays @ 2:00PM - 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 

8/22, 8/29 

Knit and Crochet Club 

Bring your supplies and make new friends 

at this crafts group for adults! 

Mondays @ 6:00PM - 8/1, 8/8, 8/22 




dance form. Learn its fundamentals with 

Cashel Campbell. 



This month’s selection is “Star Wars: The 

Force Awakens” (2015, PG-13). 



We will discuss “H is for Hawk” by Helen 

Macdonald. 

Tuesdays @ 11:00AM - 8/23, 8/30 

Computers for Beginners 

Adults will learn the basics of computer 

use. Preregistration and a valid Queens 

Library card are required. 

REGO PARK 

91-41 63 Drive, 718-459-5140 


How to Start and Run a Small 

Business 

In this workshop, attendees will learn 

helpful tips for turning a hobby or skills 

into a business, and where to obtain free 

resources to help them plan a business. 

RICHMOND HILL 

118-14 Hillside Ave., 718-849-7150 

Mondays @ 1:00PM - 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 

8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, Tuesdays @ 1:00PM 

- 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 

8/30, Wednesdays @ 1:00PM - 7/6, 7/13, 

7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 

Thursdays @ 1:00PM - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 

8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25, Fridays @ 1:00PM - 7/1, 

7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 

Saturdays @ 1:00PM - 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 

7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27 

The Daily Puzzle 

The library makes puzzles available to 

adults every day. 

Tuesdays @ 12:00PM - 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 

8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30 

Richmond Hill Quilters 

The Quilters meet on Tuesdays at noon. 

Thursdays @ 5:00PM - 7/7, 7/14 

ShapeUp NYC: Cardio Kickboxing 

Instructor Monica Kelly leads this high 

energy group workout involving punching 

and kicking movements to get a total body 

workout. Wear comfortable clothes and 

sneakers; bring a water bottle and towel. 

Space is limited. Participation is on a firstcome, 

first-served basis. 

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RIDGEWOOD 


Saturdays @ 2:00PM - 7/9, 8/20 

Drawing in the Garden 

Join us outside in the library’s garden to 

draw the natural world. No experience 

necessary, all adults welcome. Please meet 

in the auditorium at the beginning of the 

program. 

Monday @ 4:00PM - 7/18 

NYCitizenship Information Session 

Come to an information session with the 

NYCitizenship attorney to find out how to 

apply for U.S. citizenship, and learn about 

the benefits of becoming a citizen and 

receiving financial counseling. 

Monday @ 6:30PM - 7/18 

Book Discussion: “Etched In Sand” 

Join us for a discussion of “Etched in Sand: 

A True Story of Five Siblings Who Survived 

an Unspeakable Childhood” by Regina 

Calcaterra (nonfiction). 

Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 7/28, 8/25 

Game Night for Adults 

Enjoy a game night of scrabble, chess, 

cards, and other games. All levels 

welcome. 

Monday @ 5:30PM - 8/1 

Shakespeare in Queens: “A 

Midsummer Night’s Dream” 

Our series of staged readings of 

Shakespeare’s plays, presented by TITAN 

Theatre Company, continues with “A 

Midsummer Night’s Dream” a joyous 

comedy about the universal theme of love 

and its complications: lust, disappointment, 

confusion, marriage set in a magical forest. 






more. 


169-09 137 Ave., 718-723-4440 

Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 7/7, 7/21 

Knitting Club 

Bring your own materials and work on 

projects in the company of other knitters. 

Mondays @ 4:00PM - 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 

8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29 

Crochet Club 

Basic instruction and yarn will be provided. 

Participants must bring their own crochet 

hook and will select their own projects. 

Crochet Club meets every Monday. This 

program is for adults and teens. 


Nutrition for A Healthy Lifestyle 

Suzanne Gerdes, M.S., R.D., C.D.N., 

will teach seniors with conditions like 

hypertension and diabetes how to choose 

healthy foods. Learn how to have a 

nutritious diet that you can enjoy! 

Monday @ 6:00PM - 7/18 

Interested in Foster Care or 

Adoption? 

Come learn more about what it means to 

be a foster or adoptive parent. What’s the 

process? What’s the commitment? Come 

get all your questions answered by staff 

from MercyFirst. All are welcome. Come 

start the conversation! 

ROSEDALE 

144-20 243 Street, 718-528-8490 

Tuesdays @ 11:00AM - 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 

8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30 

Adult Computer Classes 

Adults are introduced to basic computer 

programs: Internet, e-mail and Microsoft. 

Thursdays @ 5:00PM - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 

8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25 

Adult Typing Class 

Participants learn to type using an online 

program at this computer class for adults. 

SEASIDE 

116-15 Rockaway Beach Blvd., 718-634-1876 

Mondays @ 3:00PM - 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 

8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29 

Tuesdays @ 2:00PM - 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 

8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30 

Wednesdays @ 2:00PM - 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 

7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31 

Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 

8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25 

Saturdays @ 2:00PM - 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 

8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27 

Seaside Film Festival Saturday 

Screening 

Appealing to every taste and interest, 

the Seaside Film Festival consists of daily 

screenings from Mondays to Saturdays in 

May, June, July, and August. All movies 

are shown free of charge in the meeting 

room, and everyone is welcome. As some 

films deal with adult thematic content, 

parents are urged to exercise judgment as 

necessary. If you missed them during their 

theater runs, here is your chance. 




SOUTH HOLLIS 

204-01 Hollis Ave., 718-465-6779 

Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 7/14, 7/21, 7/28 




dance form. Learn its fundamentals 

with Cashel Campbell. Space is limited. 

Participation is on a first come, first-served basis. 


Crunchy Book Club 

If you want to spice up your life with fun 

books, our Crunchy Book Club is the place 

to be! Our first selection is “Confessions 

of a Wild Child” by Jackie Collins. Copies 

are available at the Reference Desk. Note: 

Adults only! 





Preregistration is required. There will be 

space for only 12 participants. 

SOUTH JAMAICA 

108-41 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. 

718-739-4088 

Mondays @ 7:00PM - 7/18, 8/15 


Join our monthly discussion on a book 

selected from the Goodreads.com poll, 

“100 Books to Read in a Lifetime: Readers’ 

Picks.” Refreshments will be served. 








Workshops for Parents and 

Caregivers of Children with Autism 

At these workshops, we will discuss 

resources available to parents and 

caregivers of children with autism. 



718-529-1660 

Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 

8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25 

Shape Up NYC: Dance Cardio 

Instructor Aqueelah Ligonde provides a 

total-body workout that addresses muscle 

strength and endurance while keeping 

the heart rate up to burn calories and 

strengthen the cardiorespiratory system. 

Be sure to bring a towel and bottle of 

water. 

ST. ALBANS 

191-05 Linden Blvd. 

718-528-8196 


What Makes a Good Cover Letter? 

A winning cover letter is a must for any 

job seeker! Participants will learn how to 

create a great cover letter for potential 

employers and get tips on how to make 

them stand out. Participants are welcome 

to bring in their own laptop or device. 

Friday @ 11:00AM - 7/8 

Meet & Create: Adult Craft Hour: How 

to Make Scrabble Tile Coasters 

Make drink coasters from scrabble tiles for 

a unique way to celebrate your love of the 

ever-popular board game, and save your 

furniture too. All supplies provided. Preregistration 

is required!!! 


Sipping with Colors and Shapes! 

Join St. Albans for our first “Sipping with 

Colors and Shapes” our twist on the 

popular craze “Paint Night”. Painting 

experience won’t be needed at this simple, 

stress-free session with Mr. St. Fort. 

Canvas, painting and brushes, as well 

as light refreshments, will be provided. 

Artists will take home their masterpiece. 

Registration is required to attend this event! 

Mondays @ 5:00PM - 7/11, 7/25 

Evening Movies @ St. Albans 

Join us on selected Monday evenings for 

the hottest and latest new releases. 7/11/16 

- Gods of Egypt (2016, PG-13) 7/25/16 - 

Risen (2016, PG-13) 

Wednesdays @ 10:00AM - 7/13, 7/27 

Adult Summer Reading: Think 

Outside the Crayon Box 

Join us for a relaxing morning of adult 

coloring. All materials will be provided, but 

feel free to bring your own. 


Resume Writing with Mr. St. Fort 

A winning resume is a must for any job 

seeker! Participants will learn: what 

resume reviewers look for; how to select 

the best resume format; how to avoid 

common resume mistakes. *Welcome to 

bring in your laptop or device* 


Job Search with Mr. St. Fort 

Join us for an interactive workshop that will 

explore job-search strategies, networking 

techniques and objectives, and how to 

apply for jobs online. * Welcome to bring 

your own laptop or device* 

Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 8/4, 8/11, 8/18 




dance form. Learn its fundamentals 

with Cashel Campbell. Space is limited. 

Participation is on a first come, first-served 

basis. 

STEINWAY 

21-45 31 Street, 

718-728-1965 

Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28 

Home Gym Fitness for Adults 

Certified Personal Trainer/Corrective 

Exercise Specialists lead this exercise 

class that consists of breathing, stretching, 

warm-up/cardio, balance work and total 

body training exercises to work all muscle 

groups. Participants should bring an 

exercise mat, dress in loose fitting clothing, 

sneakers, and bring a bottle of water. 

Monday @ 6:30PM - 7/25 

Book Discussion Group: “The Girl on 

the Train” by Paula Hawkins 

Rachel takes the same commuter train 

every morning and night. One day, she 

sees something shocking that changes 

everything forever. 

SUNNYSIDE 


718-784-3033 

Mondays @ 3:00PM - 7/11, 7/18, 7/25 

Classic Movie Mondays 

Join us for some great classic movies in 

July. 4/11 - “The Palm Beach Story” (1942) 

4/18 - “Brigadoon” (1954) 4/25 - “To Have 

and Have Not” (1944) 



See “Jackson Heights,” 7/21. 






more. 

WHITESTONE 

151-10 14 Road 

718-767-8010 

Tuesday @ 10:30AM - 7/5 

iPad for Beginners 

Come join us in learning the basics of 

your iPad and apps. You must bring your 

own device and ensure you update your 

firmware to iOS 9.3.1 or the latest version. 

Tuesdays @ 1:00PM - 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 

8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30 

Knitting Club 

Knit, relax and have fun! 

Tuesdays @ 1:00PM - 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 

8/16, 8/23, 8/30 

Knitting Club 

At the weekly meetings of our adults’ 

knitting group, we create beautiful knits 

and enjoy each other’s company. 

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WINDSOR PARK 

79-50 Bell Blvd., 718-468-8300 

Tuesdays @ 1:30PM - 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 

8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30 

Knit and Crochet Group 

Weekly needle craft group. Participants 

select and work on their own projects. 

Basic knitting or crochet skills are required. 

Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 7/6, 7/20, 7/27, 

8/10, 8/17 

Basic Computer Class for Adults 

Would you like to know how to use the 

computer or how to send an e-mail to a 

friend or family member? Topics include: 

1) Introduction to computers 2) How to use 

the mouse and keyboard 2) Navigating 

the Internet 3) Creating your own e-mail 

account. Registration is required. 


Movie Time: My Big Fat Greek 

Wedding 2 

Join us and watch the movie “My Big Fat 

Greek Wedding 2” (2016, PG-13). 

Mondays @ 2:00PM - 7/11, 8/1 

Day Book Club 

We will discuss: 7/11- “Winter Garden” 

by Kristin Hannah; 8/1- “Blueprints” by 

Barbara Delinsky. 

Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 7/14, 8/11 

Night Book Club 

We will discuss: 7/14- “When Breath 

Becomes Air” by Paul Kalanithi; 8/11- “The 

Confidence-Man” by Herman Melville. 

Monday @ 1:00PM - 7/18 

Movie Time: The Choice 

Join us and watch the movie “The Choice” 

(2016, PG-13). 

Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 7/21, 8/4, 8/18 

Writing Club 

We meet biweekly on Thursdays to share 

and discuss each other’s writing. 

Monday @ 1:00PM - 7/25 

Nutrition for A Healthy Lifestyle 

Suzanne Gerdes, M.S., R.D., C.D.N., 

will teach seniors with conditions like 

hypertension and diabetes how to choose 

healthy foods. Learn how to have a 

nutritious diet that you can enjoy! 


Movie Time: Hello, My Name is Doris 

Join us and watch the movie “Hello, My 

Name is Doris” (2016, R). 

Monday @ 1:00PM - 8/15 

Movie Time: By the Sea 

Join us and watch the movie “By the Sea” 

(2015, R). 

WOODHAVEN 

85-41 Forest Parkway, 718-849-1010 




classy jams and latest dance music of Bruno 

Mars, 3 Door Jam, the Meters and more. 

WOODSIDE 

54-22 Skillman Ave., 718-429-4700 

Tuesdays @ 2:00PM - 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 

8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30 

Knitting and Crochet 

Participants select their own project and 

work on it. Basic knitting or crochet skills 

are required. 

Tuesdays @ 2:00PM - 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 

8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30 

ShapeUp NYC: Low-Impact Aerobics 

Instructor Misty Gisonda teaches a 

moderate, heart-pumping workout to help 

burn calories and improve heart health. Be 

sure to bring a towel and bottle of water. 

Space is limited. Participation is first come, 

first served. The March 29 program and the 

April 5 programs have been cancelled. 

Thursdays @ 10:30AM - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 

8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25 

Mobile Device Computer Classes 

Bring your Google Android or Apple IOS 

device and learn how to use it. 

Thursdays @ 1:00PM - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 

8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25 

New Students: Qigong and Tai Chi 

Practice with Mirelle 

New students will learn basic Tai Chi forms. 

Thursdays @ 1:00PM - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 

8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25 

Basics of Tai Chi 

Mirelle Netelle leads this beginner’s tai chi 

course for health and well-being. 

Thursdays @ 2:00PM - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 

8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25 

Tai Chi 

Mirelle Netelle leads a beginner’s course 

in Tai Chi for health and well-being. Tai chi 

promotes serenity through gentle, flowing 

movements. 

Mondays @ 1:15PM - 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 

8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29 

New Students: Basics of Tai Chi 

Prepare for tai chi, learn the basic tai chi 

steps, and practice postures with Mirelle 

Netelle. 

Mondays @ 2:30PM - 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 

8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29 

Tai Chi 

Mirelle Netelle leads this beginner’s course 

in tai chi and qigong for health and wellbeing. 

Mondays @ 3:45PM - 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 

8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29 

Gentle Yoga 

Practice gentle, restorative yoga with 

certified instructor Mirelle Netelle. 

Wednesdays @ 3:00PM - 7/20, 7/27 









Book Club 

Discuss “March” by Geraldine Brooks. 


First-Time Home-Buyers Workshop 

(in Chinese) 

This workshop in Chinese will cover how to 

find out if you qualify for a first-time homebuyer’s 

grant of up to $15,000; and what 

you need to know about the differences 

in co-op and condo owners’ rights and 

responsibilities before you decide which 

to buy. 


Mail-a-Book is a teleconferenced program open to older adults and the homebound. 

First-time participants must call 718-464-0084 to preregister 

and obtain access numbers. 

Mondays @ 1:30PM - 7/11 - 8/29 

Skype a Crossword Puzzle 

We solve the puzzle together using your 

home computer and Skype. 

Tuesday @ 2:00PM - 7/12 

Tribute to Louis Armstrong 

Ricky Riccardi, archivist for the Louis 

Armstrong House Museum and author of 

“What a Wonderful World: The Magic of 

Louis Armstrong’s Later Years,” leads this 

discussion. 

Tuesday @ 2:00PM - 7/26; 8/23 

Hearing Loss 

This is a teleconferenced series led by 

audiologist Emily M. Esca. 

Tuesday @ 2:00PM - 8/2 

Food Allergies 

Yong Luo MD PHD leads this discussion 

about food allergies. 

Tuesday @ 2:00PM - 8/16; 8/30 


Friday @ 10:00AM - 7/15 

Chit Chat 

Make friends and chat over the phone in 

this teleconferenced program. 

Tuesday @ 2:00PM - 7/19 

Aging and Cognitive Decline 


Partnership series, Irene Cheng, Psy.D., a 

clinical psychologist at Flushing Hospital 

Mental Health Clinic, will lead a discussion 

about Aging and Cognitive Decline. 

Tuesdays @ 2:00PM - 7/5, 8/9 

Wednesdays @ 11:00AM - 7/27, 8/24 

Bingo 

We’re playing bingo, and you can join in 

from home. 

Wednesdays @ 11:00AM - 7/20, 8/17 

The Poet in You 

Tap into your natural ability to enjoy 

and create original poetry in this 

teleconferenced discussion group. 

Wednesdays @ 11:00AM - 7/6, 8/3 

What Are You Reading? 

Find out what other people are reading, 

and tell them what you’re reading now. 

Thursdays @ 11:00AM - 7/7, 8/4 

Books and Beyond 

Shyan Bhairo leads this teleconferenced 

topical discussion group. July Topic: 

Hitched on Hitchcock. August Topic: Very 

Superstitious. 

Thursdays @ 11:00AM - 7/21, 8/18 

Books and Beyond 

A teleconferenced book discussion group. 

July: All The Light We Cannot See by 

Anthony Doerr. August: The Girl On The 

Train by Paula Hawkins. 

Thursdays @ 8:00PM - 7/14, 8/11 

After Hours: Author! Author! 

We’re chatting about authors, books and 

genres. What to read next and which 

authors to put on your favorite list? 

Thursdays @ 8:00PM - 7/28, 8/25 

After Hours: A Short Story Discussion 

Group 

Bonnie Sue Pokorny moderates this 

teleconferenced evening short-story 

discussion group. 

Friday @ 10:00AM - 7/29 

Chit Chat and STARs Performance 

Chat and make friends over the phone, then 

enjoy scenes from classic plays performed 

by Senior Theater Acting Repertory. 

Friday @ 10:00AM - 8/19 

Medicare 

Eric Hausman is affiliated with the NY 

Department for the Aging. He is an independent 

consultant specializing in Medicare 

Education. Find out the latest information. 

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MAIL-A-BOOK

JOB & BUSINESS ACADEMY (JBA) 

Build the skills you need to find a job, and the confidence to get it. 

Preregister at jobmap.queenslibrary.org unless otherwise noted. Listings are subject to change without notice. For complete listing, 

go to jobmap.queenslibrary.org or call 718-990-8625. Program locations are: Arverne, 312 Beach 54 St.; Astoria, 14-01 Astoria Blvd.; 

Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Blvd.; Corona, 38-23 104 St.; Flushing, 41-17 Main St.; Laurelton, 134-26 225 St.; Lefrak City, 98-30 57 

Ave.; Long Island City, 37-44 21 St.; Ridgewood, 20-12 Madison St.; South Jamaica, 108-41 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. 

JBA 

COMPUTER PROGRAMS 

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS 

Topics include computer terminology, 

using the mouse and touchpad, basic 

keyboarding skills, and navigating 

folders, files and programs in a Windows 

environment. This is an introductory class; 

prior computer knowledge and skills are 

not required. 

Central: Sat @ 10:30 a.m. – 7/9, 8/6, Mon 

@ 10:00 a.m. – 7/11, 8/8; Flushing: Tue 

@ 10:00 a.m. – 7/5, 8/2; Arverne: Tue @ 

11:00 a.m. – 7/5, 7/26, 8/9, 8/30 

INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET 

Topics include terminology, using a web 

browser and search engine, the basic 

structure of a website, and Internet 

safety. While this is an introductory class, 

it is recommended that you have basic 

mouse and keyboarding skills. 

Central: Sat @ 1:30 p.m. – 7/9, 8/6, Mon 

@ 10:00 a.m. – 7/18, 8/15; Flushing: Tue 

@ 10:00 a.m. – 7/12, Tue @ 2:00 p.m. – 

8/2; Arverne: Tue @ 11:00 a.m. – 7/12, 

8/16; Corona: Wed @ 1:00 p.m. (Spanish) 

– 7/6, 7/13 

INTRODUCTION TO EMAIL 

Learn how to create an email account, log 

on, navigate your email account, send and 

receive emails, and attach documents. 

While this is an introductory class, it is 

recommended that you have basic mouse 

and keyboarding skills. 

Central: Mon @ 10:00 a.m. – 7/25, 8/22; 

Flushing: Tue @ 10:00 a.m. – 8/16; 

Arverne: Tue @ 11:00 a.m. – 7/19, 8/2, 


– 7/20 

BEGINNERS WORD 

Learn how to create and save 

documents, format and edit text, copy, 

cut and paste items, and use the basic 

functions and commands of Microsoft 

Word. Basic computer skills are required. 

Central: Sat @ 10:30 a.m. – 7/16, 8/13; 

Flushing: Tue @ 10:00 a.m. – 7/19, 8/9, 

8/30, Thur @ 10:00 a.m. – 8/25; Corona: 

Wed @ 1:00 p.m. (Spanish) – 8/3 

INTERMEDIATE WORD 

Learn how to format documents and 

bibliographies and insert tables, charts, 

headers and footers. Basic computer 

skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word 

are required. 

Central: Mon @ 5:00 p.m. – 7/11, Sat @ 

1:30 p.m. – 7/16, 8/13; Flushing: Tue @ 

2:00 p.m. – 7/19, 8/9, 8/30, Thur @ 2:00 

p.m. – 8/25; Corona: Wed @ 1:00 p.m. 

(Spanish) – 8/10); Laurelton: Fri @ 10:00 

a.m. – 7/8; Lefrak City: Fri @ 10:00 a.m. 

– 7/8; Long Island City: Wed @ 1:30 

p.m. – 7/6; Ridgewood: Thur @ 3:00 

p.m. – 7/7 

BEGINNERS EXCEL 

Learn how to navigate a spreadsheet, 

create workbooks, enter and edit data, 

and create charts and graphs. Basic 

computer skills are required. 

Central: Sat @ 10:30 a.m. – 7/23, 8/20; 

Flushing: Thur @ 10:00 a.m. – 7/14, Tue 

@ 10:00 a.m. – 7/26 

INTERMEDIATE EXCEL 

Topics include a review of the basics, 

creating and manipulating tables, and 

using formulas and functions. Basic 

computer skills and knowledge of Excel 

are required. 


1:30 p.m. – 7/23, 8/20; Flushing: Thur 

@ 2:00 p.m. – 7/14, Tue @ 2:00 p.m. – 

7/26; Astoria: Thur @ 3:00 p.m. – 7/14; 

Laurelton: Fri @ 10:00 a.m. – 7/15; Lefrak 

City: Fri @ 10:00 a.m. – 7/15; Long Island 

City: Wed @ 1:30 p.m. – 7/13; Ridgewood: 

Thur @ 3:00 p.m. – 7/14 

BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATE EXCEL 

Learn how to format documents and 

bibliographies, insert tables, charts, 

headers, and footers, create and 

manipulate tables, and use formulas and 

functions. Basic computers skills are 

required. 

Flushing: Thur @ 10:00 a.m. – 8/11, 8/18 

ADVANCED EXCEL 

Be an Excel wiz! Topics will include 

pivot tables, forms, and macros. Basic 

computer skills and knowledge of Excel 

are required. 

Flushing: Thur @ 2:00 – 7/28, 8/11, 8/18 

BEGINNERS POWERPOINT 

Topics include creating and editing slides, 

changing design and colors, inserting 

pictures and illustrations, and presenting 

a slide show. Basic computer skills are 

required. 

Central: Sat @ 10:30 a.m. – 7/30, 8/27; 

Flushing: Thurs @ 10:00 a.m. – 7/7, 7/21, 


– 8/31 

INTERMEDIATE POWERPOINT 

Learn how to create transitions, use 

animations, and insert charts and 

multimedia. Basic computer skills and 

knowledge of PowerPoint are required. 



1:30 p.m. – 7/30, 8/27; Flushing: Thurs @ 

2:00 p.m. – 7/7, 7/21, 8/4; Astoria: Thur @ 

3:00 p.m. – 7/21; Laurelton: Fri @ 10:00 

a.m. – 7/22; Lefrak City: Fri @ 10:00 a.m. – 

7/22; Long Island City: Wed @ 1:30 p.m. – 

7/20; Ridgewood: Thur @ 3:00 p.m. – 7/21 

FACEBOOK 

Learn how to use Facebook to stay in 

touch with loved ones, keep up with the 

news, and leverage your network for your 

job search. Basic computer knowledge, 

Internet skills, and a valid email account 

are required. 

Central: Thur @ 6:00 p.m. – 7/7, 8/18, Thur 

@ 10:00 a.m. – 7/14 

TWITTER 

Learn about Twitter, an online social 

networking service that allows you to 

connect instantly to what’s most important 

to you. You’ll learn how you can “follow” 

your friends, experts, and favorite 

celebrities and receive breaking news, 

job posting notifications and more. Basic 

computer skills and a valid email address 

are required. 

Central: Thur @ 6:00 p.m. – 7/21 

INSTAGRAM 

Instagram is an easy and effective way 

to connect with your friends, family, and 

others. Lean how to share and take photos, 

add filters and image adjustments, connect 

accounts, and respond to comments. 

Please bring your smartphone with the 

Instagram app already installed to class. 

Central: Thur @ 6:00 p.m. – 7/14, 8/25; 

Flushing: Mon @ 2:00 p.m. – 7/11, Tue @ 

2:00 p.m. – 8/16 

YOUTUBE 

Learn about YouTube, one of the world’s 

leading sources for video content. With 

YouTube users can watch, post, and share 

videos that cover just about any and 

every topic. You can “subscribe” to your 

favorite YouTube channels, “like” your 

favorite videos, and connect with other 

users through comment sections. Basic 

computer skills and a valid email address 

are required. 

Central: Thur @ 10:00 a.m. – 7/7 

LINKEDIN 

Learn how to use LinkedIn to look for 

employment, network, and keep up 

with colleagues. Basic computer skills 

and knowledge of the Internet are 

required. 

Central: Thur @ 10:00 a.m. – 7/28; 

Flushing: Thur @ 10:00 a.m. – 7/28, Tue 

@ 10:00 a.m. – 8/23 

GETTING MORE FROM YOUR GOOGLE 

ACCOUNT 

Learn about Gmail, Google Maps, 

Google Drive, and Google Groups. Basic 

computer skills and an existing Google 

account are required. 

Central: Thur @ 10:00 a.m. – 7/21, 

8/25; Flushing: Tue @ 2:00 p.m. – 7/12; 

Corona: Wed @ 1:00 p.m. (Spanish) – 

7/27 

BUILD YOUR OWN WEBSITES: 

BECOME A WORDPRESS POWER 

USER 

Learn to create a WordPress site for 

your own blog or small business! In 

this 3-session course, participants will 

learn the basics of webhosting and 

WordPress setup, how to create and 

style content, and how to navigate the 

administration area of WordPress. 

Central: Thurs @ 10:00 a.m. – 8/4 (Part 

1), 8/11 (Part 2), 8/18 (Part 3) 

JOBMAP ORIENTATION* 

JobMap is Queens Library’s online 

tool that provides customized 

recommendations for job-search help 

and computer training. Learn how to 

use it to preregister for job search 

workshops and computer-training 

classes, store your resumes and cover 

letters online, and get your resume 

reviewed online. 

Arverne: Mon @ 12:00 p.m. – 7/25, 8/1, 

8/8, 8/15, 8/22; Long Island City: Tue @ 

2:30 p.m. – 7/12, 7/26, Tue @ 3:30 p.m. 

– 8/8, 8/23; Peninsula: Mon @ 4:00 

p.m. – 7/11, 7/25, 8/8, 8/22 

OPEN LAB * 

Use Open lab time in the Cyber Center 

Training Room to search for a job, edit 

your resume, or practice your computer 

skills. Participants are limited to two 

hours of lab time. To use the computers, 

you must create a JobMap account at 

jobmap.queenslibrary.org. 

Central Library: Every Tues @ 2 p.m. 

Job Readiness Programs 

UNDERSTANDING THE LABOR MARKET 

Beginning a job search can be 

overwhelming. Prepare yourself for 

success by familiarizing yourself with how 

the job market works and how to begin a 

productive search. 

Central: Wed @ 10:00 a.m. – 8/17 

IDENTIFYING YOUR JOB SKILLS 

Discover the systematic process for 

identifying your most marketable jobrelated 

skills, identifying work-related 

achievements, creating a career 

vocabulary that will help you create better 

resumes and online application forms, 

and reducing the odds of being rejected. 

Central: Wed @ 10:00 a.m. – 7/13, Tue @ 

1:30 p.m. – 8/9; Flushing: Wed @ 10:00 

a.m. – 7/13; Arverne: Mon @ 1:00 p.m. – 

7/25, Mon @ 12:00 p.m. – 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 

8/22; Long Island City: Tue @ 3:30 p.m. 

– 7/12, 7/26; Peninsula: Mon @ 5:00 p.m. 

– 8/8, 8/22 

RESUMES 

Make your resume the best it can be. 

Topics include how to get started, types 

of resumes, what to include and exclude, 

and tips for making your resume stronger. 

Central: Wed @ 10:00 a.m. – 7/6, 7/20, 

Tue @ 1:30 p.m. – 8/3, 8/31; Flushing: 

Wed @ 2:00 p.m. – 7/6, Wed @ 10:00 

a.m. – 8/10; Arverne: Thur @ 12:00 p.m. 

– 7/28, 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25; Long Island 

City: Thurs @ 12:30 p.m. – 7/14, 7/28; 

Peninsula: Thur @ 3:00 p.m. – 7/14, 7/28, 

8/11, 8/25 

COVER LETTERS 

Topics include how to get started, what to 

include and exclude, and tips for making a 

cover letter stronger. 

Central: Tue @ 1:30 p.m. – 7/12, Wed @ 

10:00 a.m. – 8/3, 8/31; Flushing: Wed 

@ 2:00 p.m. – 7/13; Wed @ 10:00 a.m. – 

8/17; Arverne: Mon @ 1:00 p.m. – 8/29; 

Long Island City: Tue @ 3:30 p.m. – 7/19; 

Peninsula: Mon @ 5:00 p.m. – 7/18, 8/1, 

8/15 

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JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES 

Learn about general and career-specific 

websites and how to safely find and apply 

for jobs online. 

Central: Wed @ 5:00 p.m. – 7/13 (Part 1), 

7/20 (Part 2); Arverne: Mon @ 12:00 p.m. – 

8/29; Astoria: Mon @ 4:00 p.m. – 7/16 (Part 

1), 7/25 (Part 2); Laurelton: Tue @ 1:00 p.m. 

– 7/5 (Part 1), 7/12 (Part 2); Lefrak City: 

Wed @ 1:00 p.m. – 7/6 (Part 1), 7/13 (Part 2); 

Long Island City: Wed @ 10:00 a.m. – 7/6 

(Part 1), 7/13 (Part 2); Peninsula: Mon @ 

4:00 p.m. – 7/18, 8/1, 8/15; Ridgewood: 

Tue @ 1:00 p.m. – 7/5 (Part 1), 7/12 (Part 2) 

JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES FOR THE 

MATURE WORKER 

Mature Workers often face a struggle 

when it comes to searching for, and 

gaining employment. Will there be age 

discrimination? Is the job offer the right 

pay? Does it require new or old skills? How 

much training will I need to excel? Learn 

all the questions you should be asking and 

what employers are asking of you. 


10:00 a.m. – 8/10; Flushing: Wed @ 10:00 

a.m. – 7/20, 8/24 

JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES FOR 

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 

Individuals with disabilities often face 

many challenges, both internal and 

external, during a job search. In this 

workshop you will learn how to explain 

your disability to employers and coworkers 

and identify the most common 

fears employers have regarding hiring job 

seekers with disabilities. An American Sign 

Language interpreter will be present at this 

workshop. 

Central: Tue @ 1:30 p.m. – 8/16 

CREATIVE WAYS TO DIG FOR JOB LEADS 

Increase your job leads by following 

nontraditional approaches and cast a wider 

net in the employment market. 

Flushing: Wed @ 10:00 a.m. – 8/31 

INTERVIEW PREPARATION 


prepare for your interview, successfully 

deal with difficult questions, and follow up 

properly after the interview. 


5:00 p.m. – 7/27 (Part 1), 8/3 (Part 2), 

Wed @ 10:00 a.m. – 8/24; Flushing: Wed 

@ 10:00 a.m. – 7/6, 8/3; Arverne: Thur 

@ 1:30 p.m. – 7/28, 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25; 

Astoria: Mon @ 4:00 p.m. – 8/1 (Part 1), 

Thurs @ 3:00 p.m. (Part 2); Laurelton: 

Tue @ 1:00 p.m. – 7/19 (Part 1), 7/26 (Part 

2); Lefrak City: Wed @ 10:00 a.m. – 7/20 

(Part 1), 7/27 (Part 2); Long Island City: 

Thurs @ 2:00 p.m. – 7/14, 7/28; Wed @ 

10:00 a.m. – 7/20 (Part 1), 7/27 (Part 2); 

Peninsula: Thur @ 4:30 p.m. – 7/14, 7/28, 

8/11, 8/25; Ridgewood: Tue @ 1:00 p.m. – 

7/19 (Part 1), 7/26 (Part 2) 

MOCK INTERVIEWS 

In these one-on-one practice sessions, 

you will learn how to prepare for an 

interview, successfully deal with difficult 

questions, and follow up properly after 

the interview. 

Central: Wed @ 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 

Thur @ 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 

1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. 

ONLINE JOB APPLICATIONS 

Learn how to register and build an 

employment profile on a job website, 

apply to online job postings, and upload 

your resume to an online application. 

Basic computer skills and an email 

account are required. 

Central: Tue @ 1:30 p.m. – 7/26, 8/23; 

Arverne: Mon @ 6:00 p.m. – 7/18, Mon @ 

2:00 p.m. – 8/29; Long Island City: Tue 

@ 4:30 p.m. – 7/19; Peninsula: Mon @ 

6:00 p.m. – 8/1, 8/15 

MOTIVATING MONDAYS - JOB SEARCH 

GROUP 

Looking for a job is one of the most 

stressful activities we have to do, but you 

don’t have to do it by yourself. Come join 

your fellow job seekers for stress relief 

techniques and networking. 

Central: Mon @ 10:00 except 7/4 

PERSONAL BRANDING ONLINE 

Learn how to monitor your online 

reputation, use social media while jobseeking, 

and create a strong LinkedIn 

profile. Participants must have basic 

computer skills and a valid email address. 

Flushing: Wed @ 2:00 p.m. – 7/20, Tue @ 

2:00 p.m. – 8/23 

JOB SEARCH VIA SOCIAL MEDIA 

Learn about how to use social media 

websites in order to safely find and 

apply for jobs online. 

Astoria: Thur @ 3:00 p.m. – 7/28; 

Laurelton: Fri @ 10:00 a.m. – 7/29; 

Lefrak City: Fri @ 10:00 a.m. – 7/29; 

Long Island City: Wed @ 1:30 p.m. – 

7/27; Ridgewood: Thur @ 3:00 p.m. 

– 7/28 

NETWORKING 

Networking is one of the best ways 

to find a job. Learn how to exchange 

information with others about job 

opportunities, interesting organizations, 

and up-and-coming industries. 

Central: Fri @ 10:00 a.m. – 7/22, 8/26, 

Mon @ 5:00 p.m. – 8/1; Flushing: Wed @ 

10:00 a.m. – 7/27 

SALARY NEGOTIATION 

Before you start negotiating salary with 

a prospective employer, you need to 

know how much you and the job, are 

worth. Learn how to negotiate in this 

workshop! 

Central: Fri @ 10:00 a.m. – 7/8, 8/12 

SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP 

Do you have an idea for a business? 

Learn how to turn a business idea 

into a business plan in our workshop. 

Participants will learn how to create 

a demand for a product or service, 

set goals and objectives, budget 

and schedule, identify resources and 

networks, and get ready to open their 

business’s doors. 

Central: Every Tue, 7 p.m. 

CHOOSING ENTREPRENEURSHIP 

Are you interested in starting your 

own business? Learn about the 

characteristics of an entrepreneur, 

different paths to entrepreneurship, 

and how to create an elevator pitch for 

your new business. You will also have 

the opportunity to identify your own 

entrepreneurial qualities, create a vision 

for your business, and prepare to take 

the next steps to develop your vision. 

Flushing: Fri @ 2:30 p.m. – 7/1, 8/5; 

Arverne: Fri @ 12:00 p.m. – 7/8, 8/12 


SETTING UP & FUNDING YOUR 

BUSINESS 

In this course students will be guided 

through the fundamental elements needed 

to set up a business and begin operating 

it. The course will cover information on 

writing a winning business plan, legal 

structuring, etc. 

Flushing: Fri @ 2:30 p.m. – 7/8; Arverne: 

Fri @ 12:00 p.m. – 7/15, 8/19 

SOCIAL MEDIA FOR YOUR BUSINESS 

Learn which social media sites are best 

for you. Learn strategies to becoming 

successful in social media for your 

business. 

Flushing: Fri @ 2:30 p.m. – 7/15 

MARKETING BASICS FOR YOUR SMALL 

BUSINESS 

We live in an exciting time to test, develop, 

and grow ideas. Marketing is an exciting 

topic where anyone can learn skills to be 

successful. In this course we will explore 

the exciting world of marketing, learn the 

tried and tested models for success, and 

explore technologies that are best suited 

for marketing your business. Also learn 

how to understand the customers you are 

serving and develop a story and message 

that they love. 

Flushing: Fri @ 2:30 p.m. – 8/19; Arverne: 

Fri @ 12:00 p.m. – 7/22, 8/26 

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS IN BUSINESS 

This class is geared towards helping 

people learn how to build relationships 

in networking, fostering partnerships in 

business, and getting “buy in” from those 

they encounter. 

Flushing: Fri @ 2:30 p.m. – 7/22 

CREATING AN E-COMMERCE BUSINESS 

Learn what it takes to start a business 

online. Learn the resources and tools 

available to create an e-commerce website 

such as Etsy, Amazon, Ebay, and more. 

Flushing: Fri @ 2:30 p.m. – 7/29, 8/26 

BUSINESS FINANCIAL ROADMAP 

(KOREAN) 

본 강좌는 이제 막 창업을 했거나 기존 

비즈니스를 확장하는 사람들이 소규모 

비즈니스의 신용과 파이낸싱에 대해 이해할 

수 있도록도와줍니다니다. 또한, 현재 신용 

환경에서 대출 기관이 무엇을 원하는지에 

관한 통찰력을길러줌으로써 파이낸싱 신청 시 

완벽한 준비를 갖출 수도록 도와줍니다. 

Flushing: Wed @ 6:30 p.m. – 7/27 

FINANCIAL COACHING 

Are financial problems causing you 

stress? A financial coach can assist you in 

developing the skills needed to manage 

money and gain financial stability, 

including accessing, reviewing and 

understanding your credit report. 

Central: Every Wed in July @ 10:00 a.m., 

11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m., Every 

Wed in August @ 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. 

FREE TELECONFERENCE PROGRAMS 

FOR OLDER ADULTS 

Brought to you by Queens Library’s Mail-A-Book Service 

JBA 

Socialize with other adults over 50 and remotely 

participate in educational, fun, and cultural programs. 

July and August Teleconference Programs: 

Skype Crosswords 

• Bingo 

Book Discussions 

Queens Museum Art Series 

And More! 

For more information and to register 

call 718-464-0084 

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Programs in other languages 


國語 한국어 на русском языке an Kreyòl polsku español françaisें 

Bosanskom Hrvatskom i Srpskom Português Tagalog 

OTHER 

LANGUAGES 

BENGALI 


89-11 Merrick Blvd., 718-990-0778 


ঈদ মোবারকঃ “রমজানের ঐ 

রোজার শেষে এলো খ ুশ ীর ঈদ” 

রমজানের শেষে ঈদের আনন্দ কে 

ছড়ি য়ে দি তে বাংলাদেশ ইন্সটি টি উট 

অফ পারফর্মিং আর্টস এর সদস্যরা 

আসছে ঐতি হ্যবাহী পোশাকে নাচ, 

গান, ঘরের তৈরি মি ষ্টান্ন ও মেহেদি র 

রঙি ন নকশা নি য়ে দর্শকদেরকে রাঙি য়ে 

দি তে। 

Eid Mubarak: A Celebration with 

Performances and Sweets 

Members of the Bangladesh Institute of 

Performing Arts will greet the audience 

with cheerful songs, dances, homemade 

sweets and henna painting. 

HOLLIS 

202-05 Hillside Ave., 718-465-7355 


আপনার অধি কার সম্পর্কে জান ুনঃ 

নি জের পরি বারকে একসঙ্গে এবং 

নি রাপদে রাখুন! 

বাংলায় পরি বেশি ত এই কর্মমশায় 

আপনি জানতে পরবেন কি ভাবে স ুস্থ ও 

সুন্দর পারি বারি ক সম্পর্ক গড়ে তোলা 

সম্ভব বি শেষ করে আমেরি কার নতুন 

পরি বেশে। কি ভাবে আমেরি কাতে চাকুরী 

খুজবেন, আমেরি কান ইম্মি গ্রেশন 

আইন এবং পারি বারি ক ঝামেলা এবং 

বি রোধ মি টনোর জন্য প্রতি কার 

সম্পর্কে জান ুন। 








WOODSIDE 

54-22 Skillman Ave., 718-429-4700 

Friday @ 3:00PM - 7/15 

শাহনাজের সাথে ঈদ উদযাপনঃ 

ইসলামি ক পোশাক পড ়া প ুত ুল 

তৈরি 

প্রতি ভাবান বাঙ্গালী শি ল্পী শাহ্নাজের 

এই কর্মশালায় অংশগ্রহণ করে 

ঐতি হ্যবাহী ইসলামি ক পোশাক পড়া 

চমৎকার একটি ছেলে অথবা মেয়ে 

প ুতুল তৈরি করতে শি খ ুন। প ুতুল তৈরি 

করার সকল সামগ্রী সরবরাহ করা হবে। 

*সামগ্র ী স ীমি ত, আগে আসলে আগে 

পাবেন ভি ত্তি তে। 

Celebrate Eid with Shahnaz Begum: 

Make Dolls in Traditional Islamic 

Dress [Bengali and English] 

Please join the talented and creative 

Bengali-born artist Shahnaz Begum who will 

help you to make beautiful little boy or girl 

doll dressed in Islamic clothing! All required 

materials will be provided. *On a first-come, 

first-served basis. Materials are limited. 

WOODSIDE 

54-22 Skillman Ave., 718-429-4700 

Wednesdays @ 3:00PM - 7/20, 7/27 

আপনার অধি কার সম্পর্কে জান ুনঃ 

নি জের পরি বারকে একসঙ্গে এবং 

নি রাপদে রাখুন! 

বাংলায় পরি বেশি ত এই কর্মমশায় 

আপনি জানতে পরবেন কি ভাবে স ুস্থ ও 

সুন্দর পারি বারি ক সম্পর্ক গড়ে তোলা 

সম্ভব বি শেষ করে আমেরি কার নতুন 

পরি বেশে। কি ভাবে আমেরি কাতে চাকুরী 

খুজবেন, আমেরি কান ইম্মি গ্রেশন 

আইন এবং পারি বারি ক ঝামেলা এবং 

বি রোধ মি টনোর জন্য প্রতি কার 

সম্পর্কে জান ুন। 

See “Hollis,” 8/10. 

CHINESE 

FLUSHING 

41-17 Main Street, 718-661-1200 

Monday @ 10:30AM - 7/11 

皮膚癌和黑色素瘤 

作為社區健康教育系列講座的一部分 , 

李士祺醫學博士會與大家討論皮膚癌和 

黑素瘤的成因和最新的治療方法 . 

Skin Cancer and Melanoma (in Chinese) 


Partnership series, Dr. David Lee will 

discuss skin cancer and melanoma, and 

their treatments. 

Saturday @ 11:00AM - 7/16 

紐約華人的文化傳承 : 與海外華裔作家 

陳九對話 

旅居紐約的華裔作家陳九將會與大家討 

論他創作中篇小説《水獺街軼事》的初 

衷和語言特色。《水獺街軼事》以 ” 排華 

法案 “ 為背景 , 講述了一個華人移民鄺老 

五的悲慘遭遇。這是一部典型的移民文 

化作品 , 完全是紐約華人自己的歷史 , 自 

己的故事。 

Living Memory: Chinese Author Talk 

by Frank Chen (in Chinese) 

Frank Chen, the well-known Chinese 

writer living in New York, will discuss the 

writing background and impact of one of 

his novels “Otter Street Anecdotes”, which 

tells a story of how a Chinese American 

family survived during the “Chinese 

Exclusion Act” in the 19th century in the 

Lower Manhattan New York. 

Sunday @ 2:00PM - 7/17, Saturday @ 

2:00PM - 8/20 

阿茲海默症互助支持小組 

紐約市阿茲海默症及相關失智症協會定 

期與您互動 , 交流照顧老年癡呆症或其 

它智症患者時面對的問題及獨特的挑 

戰。互動小組將為您提供一個可靠和安 

全的分享經歷及感受的地方。 

Alzheimer’s Support Group 

The Alzheimer’s Disease and Related 

Disorders, New York City, Inc., offers 

a monthly support group in Mandarin 

Chinese for people caring for a person 

with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Our 

support group is a secure and safe place to 

share your experiences. 


少年才情組年度夏季音樂舞蹈大公演 

曰期 :7 月 30 日 ,2:00 pm to 4:00 pm 


地點 : 法拉盛圖書館演奏廳免費入場 ( 

請早入場 , 以免相隅 ) 演出經典中楽曲目 

及各族舞蹈。板胡 , 揚琴 , 笛子 , 笙 , 葫蘆 

絲的協奏曲 , 及中西合璧曲目。時值暑假 

期間 , 請父母帶小朋友一起闔家觀賞 ! 

Celadon Youth Summer Concert 

The program for this performance will 

include traditional Silk and Bamboo music, 

contemporary composed modern classical 

Asian music, and enchanting ethnic dance 

pieces. In addition to ensemble music, 

there will be solo performances featuring 

Erhu (Chinese two-string Fiddle), Yangqin 

(Chinese Hammer Dulcimer), Dizi (Chinese 

flute), Hulusi (Ethnic Gourd Instrument). 

*Auditorium, Lower Level* 

Monday @ 10:30AM - 8/1 

50 肩疼痛和治療方法 

作為社區健康教育系列講座的一部分 , 

姜楠醫學博士會與大家討論因運動和年 

齡引起的 50 肩疼痛和治療方法 . 

50-Year-Old Shoulder (in Chinese) 


Partnership series, Dr. Kevin Jiang will 

discuss “50-Year-Old Shoulder,” so you can 

understand, prevent, and treat shoulder 

pain caused by age and sport injuries. 

Saturday @ 10:30AM - 8/27 

瞭解失智癥和如何尋求幫助 

通過這個講座 , 您會瞭解到阿兹海默癥 

和其他失智癥的資訊 , 有關這些疾病的 

不同程度和症狀 , 以及關於紐約市阿兹 

海默癥及相關失智癥協會的教育項目 , 

服務和可供使用的資源。 

Understanding Dementia: What You 

Need to Know and Where to Go (in 

Chinese) 

This workshop will provide information on 

Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias, 

discuss the different stages of the disease 

and what to expect, and include an 

overview of our programs and services and 

other available resources. 


彩風舞蹈團 ( 彩風 ) 

彩風舞蹈團 ( 彩風 ) 是成立於 2008 年的一 

支活躍在大紐約地區的華人舞蹈藝術團 

體。她起始於多位舞蹈愛好者的共同志 

趣。( 彩風 ) 由著名東方舞藝術家馮崔淑 

敏女士 ( 原中國東方歌舞團的主要演員和 

編導 ) 擔任舞蹈老師和編導。多年來在習 

舞和表演的同時 , 團員們不但感悟到中國 

民族舞蹈的優美 , 抒情和變幻 , 更體驗了 

習舞帶來的精神愉悅和身體健康。為了 

服務社區和向美國社會介紹中華文化 , 

為促進各族裔間的文化交流 , 團員們不 

辭辛勞不計報酬 , 利用業餘時間到各種 

場合演出。。 

Colors of the Wind Dancers 

The group presents programs of dances 

and songs originated from many different 

ethnic groups and regions of China. 

Brimming with energy and enthusiasm 

and rooted deeply in the love for oriental 

arts, they work hard together under the 

guidance of Madam Rebecca Fung, their 

choreographer and instructor. *Auditorium, 

Lower Level* 

WOODSIDE 

54-22 Skillman Ave., 718-429-4700 


首次買房須知 --- 中文講座 

民衆將會瞭解到如何申請高達 1 萬 5000 

元的政府首次購屋補助計劃 , 購買合作 

公寓或者共有公寓之前的注意事項 , 以及 

作爲屋主的責任和權利 

First-Time Home-Buyers Workshop 

(in Chinese) 

This workshop in Chinese will cover how to 

find out if you qualify for a first-time homebuyer’s 

grant of up to $15,000; and what you 

need to know about the differences in co-op 

and condo owners’ rights and responsibilities 

before you decide which to buy. 

FRENCH 

GLEN OAKS 


718-831-8636 

Thursdays @ 12:00PM - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 

8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25 

Le Club Français 

Parlez-vous français? N’oubliez pas cette 

belle langue! Veuillez nous rejoindre 

à notre Club Français. On parlera des 

nouvelles du jour, de la famille, des amis, 

des vacances; on écoutera de la musique 

et des chanteurs français et francophones; 

on discutera des arts, des films, de la 

cuisine française ou de votre pays natal et 

n’importe quel sujet qui vous intéresse. Ce 

sera de véritables tête-à-têtes entre amis! 

French Club 

Do you speak French? Don’t forget this 

beautiful language! Join us at Club Français 

to talk about family, friends, and vacations; 

listen to music and songs; and discuss 

current events, art, films, cooking, and any 

other subject that might interest you. These 

will be real tête-à-têtes among friends. 

KOREAN 

WINDSOR PARK 

79-50 Bell Boulevard, 718-468-8300 


채소를 먹자: 이-세그레도 소영씨의 

요리강습 

채소를 먹자: 이-세그레도 소영씨의 

요리시범 우리 모두는 채소가 얼마나 

좋은지 잘 알고있습니다. 한국인은 

많은 종류의 채소를 먹습니다. 요리 

시범에 오셔서 한국 채소에 대해 배우고, 

채소요리를 어떻게 하는지 보세요. 밥과 

함께 야채요리도 시식 할 수 있습니다!* 

솜씨 좋은 요리사이며, 선생님인 이- 

세그레도 소영씨는 건강한 식습관을 

촉진하기 위해 한국 요리 강습을 다년간 

진행하셨습니다! 

Eat Vegetables: Cooking 

Demonstration with Soh Young 

Lee-Segredo 

We all know the benefit of vegetables. 

Koreans eat many different vegetables. 

Come and learn about them and how to 

make some popular Korean vegetable 

dishes. You will get to taste them with rice! 

Our talented chef and teacher Soh Young 

Lee-Segredo has been teaching Korean 

Cooking classes to promote healthy eating 

for years! *Library guests are free to sample 

the food, Queens Library is not responsible 

for any illnesses or adverse reactions. 

SPANISH 

BROADWAY 

40-20 Broadway 

718-721-2462 

Tuesdays @ 10:30AM - 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 

Clases de Computadora en Espanol 

para Principiantes 

Aprenda como usar la computadora, como 

crear un correo electronico y navegar en el 

internet, todo esto en tres sesiones gratuitas 

Basic Computer Classes in Spanish 

Learn how to use a computer, search the 

Internet and send an email in this threesession 

class. 

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LANGUAGES 

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OTHER 

LANGUAGES 


Marcie Castro Canta Bossa Nova 

Brasileña, Boleros Afro - Cubanos, 

Mexicanos y Más 

Disfrute de esta mezcla ecléctica de 

canciones de México, Cuba y Brasil como 

One Note Samba (Samba de Uma Nota Só), 

Perfidia, Perhaps (Quizas), Más Que Nada 

es Imposible (Somos Novios), Tico tico, 

Waters of March (Águas de Marzo), Oye 

Como Va y más 



More 




Club de lectura en espano para adultos 

Titulo del libro es “Por el Placer de Vivir”. 

Por el Dr. Cesar Lozano. Como actuar de 

una manera positiva en momentos dificiles. 

Maneras para mantener el optimismo y 

compartir el amor al progimo. 

Spanish Book Club 

Book title: The Joy of living, “Por el Placer 

de vivir” written by Dr. Cesar Lozano. It 

is about the meaning of our life. How to 

live our life with hope, love and how to 

overcome little obstacles in our daily living. 

CORONA 

38-23 104 Street, 718-426-2844 

Fridays @ 11:00AM - 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 

¿Necesita Seguro de Salud? 

¿Necesita seguro de salud? ¡Nosotros le 

podemos ayudar! Asistencia personal para 

inscripción en los siguientes programas: 

Medicaid Child Health Plus y NY State of 

Health Qualified Plans. 

Health Insurance Information 

If you are thinking about health insurance, 

we can help, with in-person application 

assistance for the Medicaid Child Health 

Plus and New York State of Health 

Qualified Plans. 


Ciclismo básico para la familia 

Ciclismo básico para la familia es una 

presentación y discusión bilingüe gratuita 

para los padres /guardianes que quieran 

aprender a montar con los niños. Los 

temas incluyen equipos y engranaje, 

seguridad en bicicleta , los transportistas 

y remolques , rutas en bicicleta para los 

niños , qué empacar , y más. Por favor 

regístrese en línea en bike.nyc/education/ 

classes/family-cycling-101 o llame al 212- 

870-2080. 


This is is a free, bilingual presentation 



with children. Topics include equipment 

and gear, bike safety, carriers and trailers, 

kid-friendly bike routes, what to pack, and 

more. Preregistration is required online 

at bike.nyc/education/classes/familycycling-101 

or by calling 212-870-2080. 

Monday @ 6:00PM - 7/11 

Dolor en la Espalda Baja y de Rodilla 

Venga a conocer las causas más comunes 

del dolor de la espalda baja, la pierna, 

la rodilla y tratamientos comunes. Este 

programa será en Inglés y Español. 

Presentador: Dr. Wensong Li, MD. 

Lower Back and Knee Pain 

Come learn the most common causes of 

low back, leg and knee pain and common 

treatments. This program will be delivered 

in English and Spanish. Presenter: Dr. 

Wensong Li, MD. 

Thursdays @ 5:00PM - 7/14, 8/11 

La Serie de la Salud y Prevención de 

la Comunidad de Corona 

Serie presentada en colaboración 

con Centro de SIDA del Condado de 

Queens (ACQC). Todos son bienvenidos 

y este program es gratuito y abierto al 

public. ¡Ven y únete a nosotros! 9 junio - 

Enfermedades de transmission sexual; 14 

julio - HIV/SIDA; 11 agosto - Hepatitis C 

Corona Community Health and 

Prevention Series (in Spanish) 

This series is presented in collaboration 

with AIDS Center of Queens County 

(ACQC). 6/9: Sexually Transmitted 

Infections; 7/14: HIV/AIDS; 8/11: Hepatitis C 


Salud del Seno 

Disfrute con los Promotores de Salud 

de Planned Parenthood de la Ciudad de 

Nueva York un taller informativo sobre 

la salud del seno. Los participantes 

aprenderán sobre la prevención del cáncer 

de seno, la importancia de la detección 

temprana, y también se revisarán algunos 

mitos y hechos acerca de la salud del seno. 

Este taller será en español. 

Breast Health 


City’s Community Health Workers for a 

fun and informative workshop on breast 

health. During this session, participants 

will learn basic facts about breast cancer 

prevention and early detection, and review 

facts and myths about general breast 

health. This workshop will be in Spanish. 

Monday @ 5:00PM - 7/18 

Autismo 

El profesor de educación especial, Juan 

Carlos Valderrama, explicará: •qué es el 

autism • como reconocerlo a tiempo •los 

últimos avances en el tratamiento 

Autism (In Spanish) 

Juan Carlos Valderrama a Special 

Education school teacher will explain: • 

What Autism is? • Early Recognition • Latest 

advances in treatment 

Monday @ 6:00PM - 7/25 

Las lesiones de rodilla y fisioterapia 

Venga a aprender todo desde la anatomía 

básica hasta la biomecánica de la rodilla. 

¿Cuáles son los daños comunes de la 

rodilla y cuáles son sus opciones de 

tratamiento? Presentador:. Dr. Greg X. Gao, 

PT, DPT, Dipl.Ac., L.Ac. 

Knee Injuries and Physical Therapy 

Come learn everything from basic anatomy 

to biomechanics of the knee. What are the 

common knee injuries and what are their 

usual treatment options? Presenter: Dr. 

Greg X. Gao, PT., DPT, Dipl.Ac., L.Ac. 

Monday @ 5:00PM - 8/15 

Super Alimentos como parte de un 

plan de alimentación saludable 

Usted aprenderá acerca de lo que es un 

“súper alimento,” recetas y consejos sobre 

cómo incorporar estos alimentos llenos 

de nutrientes principales en su plan de 

alimentación a sus adolecentes. 



Nutritionist Christina Camacho will present 

recipes and tips on how to incorporate 

nutrient-packed “superfoods” into your 

meal plan, as healthy snacks and how to 

introduce them to your family. 



Métodos Anticonceptivos 

Disfrute con los Promotores de Salud de 

Planned Parenthood de la Ciudad de Nueva 

York un taller informativo sobre los métodos 

anticonceptivos. Los participantes aprenderán 

cómo funcionan los métodos anticonceptivos,y 

conocerán acerca de sus ventajas y 

desventajas. Este taller será en español. 

Birth Control Options 


City’s Community Health Workers for a fun 

and informative workshop on birth control 

methods. During this session, participants 

will learn basic facts about how birth 

control works and discuss the pros and 

cons of specific methods. This workshop 

will be in Spanish. 

FLUSHING 

41-17 Main Street, 718-661-1200 

Mondays @ 4:00PM - 7/25, 8/22 

Hacer negocios con un presupuesto 

de mercadeo bajo 

Venga y aprenda cómo aumentar el 

negocio con las redes sociales, la 

importancia del correo electrónico para 

su negocio y cómo aumentar las ventas 

y RSVP lista para tus eventos. También 

aprenderás estrategias para promover 

su negocio en línea y cómo usar las 

aplicaciones gratis, anuncios gratis y otras 

maneras de promover su negocio. 



In this workshop in Spanish and you will 

learn about how to increase business with 

social media, importance of the email for 

your business, increase sales and RSVP 

list for your events, strategies to promote 

your business online and free APPs, free 

advertisements and other ways to promote 

your business. 

Tuesday @ 5:15PM - 8/23 

Super Alimentos como parte de un 

plan de alimentación saludable 

Usted aprenderá acerca de lo que es un 

“súper alimento,” recetas y consejos sobre 

cómo incorporar estos alimentos llenos 

de nutrientes principales en su plan de 

alimentación a sus adolecentes. 



See “Corona,” 8/15. 

FRESH MEADOWS 


718-454-7272 










Waters of March (Águas de Marzo), 

Oye Como Va y más 





GLEN OAKS 


718-831-8636 

Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 7/7, 8/4 

Club en Español 

¿Habla Español? ¡No olvide este bello 

language! Venga a nuestro Club de 

Español para hablar de todo un poco 

incluyendo películas, música, comida y 

noticias. ¡Conozca autores invitados y 

conéctese con amigos! 

Spanish Club 

Do you speak Spanish? Join to talk about 

anything and everything including film, 

music, cooking and news. Meet guest 

authors and connect with new friends. 


35-51 81 Street 

718-899-2500 


Cómo aumentar su crédito 

En este taller, usted aprenderá acerca de 

la importancia del crédito, entender cómo 

leer y analizar su informe de crédito, la 

forma de mejorar su perfil de crédito, y 

comprende su derechos de crédito y de 

consumo. 


In this workshop, you will learn about the 

importance of credit, understand how to 

read and analyze your credit report, how to 

improve your credit profile, and understand 

your credit & consumer rights. 


Ciclismo básico para la familia 

Ciclismo básico para la familia es una 

presentación y discusión bilingüe gratuita 

para los padres /guardianes que quieran 

aprender a montar con los niños. Los 

temas incluyen equipos y engranaje, 

seguridad en bicicleta , los transportistas 

y remolques , rutas en bicicleta para los 

niños , qué empacar , y más. Por favor 

regístrese en línea en bike.nyc/education/ 

classes/family-cycling-101 o llame al 212- 

870-2080. 

Family Cycling 101 (in English and 

Spanish) 

This is a free, bilingual presentation 



with children. Topics include equipment 

and gear, bike safety, carriers and trailers, 

kid-friendly bike routes, what to pack, and 

more. Preregistration is required online 

at bike.nyc/education/classes/familycycling-101 

or by calling 212-870-2080. 

Monday @ 4:45PM - 8/15 

Hacer negocios con un presupuesto 

de mercadeo bajo 

Venga y aprenda cómo aumentar el 

negocio con las redes sociales, la 

importancia del correo electrónico para 

su negocio y cómo aumentar las ventas 

y RSVP lista para tus eventos. También 

aprenderás estrategias para promover 

su negocio en línea y cómo usar las 

aplicaciones gratis, anuncios gratis y otras 

maneras de promover su negocio. 



See “Flushing,” 7/25. 


37-44 21 Street, 718-752-3700 

Tuesdays @ 10:00AM - 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 

8/2, 8/9 


Venga y aprenda conceptos básicos de 

fotografía digital y expresión, todo esto 

mientras conoce su barrio en este taller 

de fotografía digital con Sol Aramendi 

enfocada en fomentar la movilidad social 

y el uso de los recursos que nos rodean. 

Martes, 5,12,19,26 de julio y 2 y 9 de 

agosto en Long Island City. 

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Come learn and practice the basics 

of digital photography exploring selfexpression 

while becoming acquainted 

with your neighborhood in a workshop 

focused on social mobility and the use of 

resources around us with Sol Aramendi. 

Tuesdays, July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9 

at Long Island City. Continuing at Queens 

Museum of Art: August 16, 23, 30 

SUNNYSIDE 

43-06 Greenpoint Avenue, 718-784-3033 


Cómo construir su crédito 

En este taller, usted aprenderá como 

discutir la importancia del crédito y de la 

planificación financiera, aprenderá a leer 

y analizar su informe de crédito, y cómo 

mejorar su perfil crediticio e entender sus 

derechos de crédito y de consumo. 

How to Build Your Credit ( in Spanish) 

See “Jackson Heights,” 7/21. 










Waters of March (Águas de Marzo), Oye 

Como Va y más 



More 



URDU 


35-51 81 Street, 718-899-2500 

Saturday @ 1:00PM - 7/16, 

Saturday @ 11:00AM - 7/16 

Saturday @ 3:00PM - 7/16, Saturday @ 

4:00PM - 7/16 

روا یقیسوم ، ںویراکتسد 

نشج اک دیع ھتاس ےک ںویئاھٹم 

ںیئانم 

زانہش ےجب ‎11:00-12:30‎رہپود 

سابل یتیاور ےک دیع ھتاس ےک مگیب 

1:00-2:30 رہپود ۔یرایت یک ںویڑگ ںیم 

ھتاس ےک کلم ہعیمس روا ہیمُس ےجب 

۔پاشکرو اک گنٹنیپ یک انح ںیم ھتاہ 

تحابص ہاج یذ ےجب‎3:30‎ -3:00 رہپ ہس 

؛شئامن یک ںویئاھٹم یک دیع ھتاس ےک 

ےک یچارک تقو اک ےجب ‎4:00-5:00‎ماش 

ںیرازگ ھتاس ےک زیمت راقیسوم 

Celebrate EID with Crafts, Music and 

Sweets 

11:00-12:30 p.m. Making Dolls in Traditional 

EID Dress with Shahnaz Begum; 1:00-2:30 

p.m. Henna Hand Painting Workshop with 

Summiya and Samia Malik; 3:00-3:30 

p.m. EID Sweets Presentation with Zeejah 

Sabahat; 4:00-5:00 p.m. Join Karachi-born 

Musician Tamiz Farooqi for a Musical Finale 

FREE 

Summer Meals 

OTHER 

LANGUAGES 

FREE summer meals for kids 

and teens, ages 18 and younger. 

Enrollment is not required and there 

is no cost. Summer meals will be 

available at 24 libraries starting 

June 29th through September 

2nd. For a full list of participating 

libraries and more information, 

visit queenslibrary.org 


Programs for Teens 


ARVERNE 

312 Beach 54 Street, 718-634-4784 

Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 

8/4, 8/11, 8/18 

Teen Summer Reading Craft Club 

Come join us for Summer Reading Crafts! 

We will express our creativity through 

painting, tie-dye, beading and more! 

Thursdays @ 5:00PM - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 

8/4, 8/11, 8/18 

Summer Reading Teen Video Gaming 

Join your fellow teens as we play the 

latest and greatest video games! So much 

summer fun! 

Mondays @ 12:00PM - 7/11, 7/18, Tuesdays 

@ 12:00PM - 7/12, 7/19, Wednesdays @ 

12:00PM - 7/13, 7/20, Thursdays @ 12:00PM 

- 7/14, 7/21 

2016 Summer Reading: Google CS 

First (Computer Science Art Club) 

In this Google CS First club, students 

create animations, interactive artwork, 

photograph filters, and other exciting, 

artistic projects. 

BAYSIDE 

214-20 Northern Blvd., 718-229-1834 

Thursdays @ 3:00PM - 7/7, 7/21, 8/4, 8/18 

Science Thursdays 

Children in grades 4-6 join us for fun group 

experiments to learn about the world of 

science. *Registration is required and 

spaces are limited. 

Fridays @ 4:00PM - 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 

8/5, 8/12, 8/19 

Book Buddies 

Children in grades K-4 enjoy an hour of 

activities and reading with a teen buddy. 

Thursdays @ 5:00PM - 7/14, 7/28, 8/11 

Teen Thursday 

Teens participate in summer crafts and 

other fun activities! Space is limited. 


Practice SHSAT with Princeton Review 

See “Bayside,” 8/18. 

Saturday @ 12:00PM - 8/20 

Practice SAT with Princeton Review 

Find out how you will score on a full- length 

practice test. You’ll receive a personalized 

score report pinpointing your strengths and 

weaknesses. Registration with Princeton 

review is required. Go to PrincetonReview. 

com or call 646-362-0628. 

BELLEROSE 

250-06 Hillside Ave., 718-831-8644 


Lincoln Center Local Screening: “Act One” 

Join us for a screening of Lincoln Center 

Theater’s Tony®-nominated Best Play as 

three-time Tony® winner James Lapine 

reimagines Moss Hart’s captivating memoir 

for the stage with a cast led by Tony Shalhoub, 

Andrea Martin, and Santino Fontana. 

BRIARWOOD 

85-12 Main Street, 718-658-1680 

Friday @ 3:00PM - 8/19 


GET IN THE GAME, READ! Join us for snacks, 

drinks, games, arts and crafts, and prizes at 

Briarwood’s Summer Reading Ending Party! 

For ages 6-12 and teens! 


218-13 Linden Blvd., 718-528-3535 

Saturdays @ 2:00PM - 7/23, 8/27 




89-11 Merrick Blvd., 718-990-0778 

Tuesday @ 3:00PM - 7/5 

Geek Crafts for Teens 

Join us for geeky crafts and pop culture 

fun! For teens in grades 7-12 only. All 

materials provided. Space is limited. 

Tuesday @ 4:00PM - 7/5 

Teen Games ... and Snacks 

Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to join their 

friends on Tuesday afternoons for light 

snacks and classic board games in our 

Teen Space Programming Room. Snacks 

are available first come, first served. 

Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 

8/4, 8/11 

Teen Tech Studio 

Use technology to create art, games and 

other cool stuff. Each week, teens will 

experiment with a free computer tool or do 

a hands-on tech project. Come discover 

new ways to express yourself! 

Saturdays @ 2:30PM - 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 


Grupo “Libro Abierto” (Open Book): 

A project by Aurora De Armendi with 

Other Artists 

Develop an appreciation for the creation of 

“the book” through a series of workshops: 

July 9, Fold & Paste: a Bookbinding 

Workshop; July 16, Pop-Up Books; July 

23, Drawing Comics Workshop; July 30, 

Creating Paper Pamphlets. Space is 

limited. 

Tuesdays @ 3:00PM - 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 

8/9 

Geek Crafts for Teens 

Join us for geeky crafts and pop culture 

fun! For teens in grades 7-12 only. All 

materials provided. Space is limited. 

Monday @ 10:00AM - 8/8 



Tuesday @ 3:00PM - 8/16 

Practice SHSAT with Princeton 

Review 


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249-01 Northern Blvd., 718-225-8414 

Fridays @ 3:30PM - 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 

8/5, 8/12 

Teen Summer Reading Club 

Teens, grades 6-12, are invited to “get in 

the game and read!” Chess, t-shirt design 

and speed book dating are among the 

amazing activities. Pre-registration is 

required. 

Friday @ 3:30PM - 8/19 

End of Summer Reading Party for Teens 

Calling all Douglaston/Little Neck teens- 

-come and celebrate the end of summer 

reading with your peers. There will be 

music, games, food and drink. 

EAST ELMHURST 

95-06 Astoria Blvd., 718-424-2619 

Fridays @ 3:00PM - 7/1, 7/8, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 

Get In The Game....Day!! 

Join us for board games, card games and 

more! All children and teens are welcome. 

Wednesdays @ 2:30PM - 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 

8/3, 8/10 

On Your Mark, Get Set.....Summer 

Olympics! 

On Your Mark, Get Set..... it’s the Summer 

Olympics! Bring your A-game and get ready 

for a 5-week Summer Olympics Workout at 

the East Elmhurst Library. Grades 1 and up. 

FLUSHING 

41-17 Main Street, 718-661-1200 

Saturdays @ 2:00PM - 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 

7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27 

Chess Club 

Children and teens age 8 and up learn and 

improve their knowledge of chess. 

Tuesday @ 2:00PM - 7/5 

Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament 

Grades 4-12 are invited for our Summer 

YU-GI-OH tournament. To compete for 

our Championship bring your own cards 

(official only no Japanese, foreign or stall 

decks). The winner will receive a booster 

pack or limited edition card. 

Wednesdays @ 2:00PM - 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 

7/27, 8/3, 8/10 

Anime Club 

All teens and tweens are welcome to join 

us this summer for Anime in the Teen 

Room. Watch Anime, and hang out with 

your friends. 

Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4 

Teen Craft 

All teens are invited for way cool crafts this 

summer. 

Fridays @ 4:00PM - 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 

8/5, 8/12 

Teen Happy Hour 

All teens and tweens are invited to fun and 

games at the Teen Room. Hang out with 

your friends and play our Nintendo Wii U 

or X Box 360 or anyone of our variety of 

board, cards and other games! The fun is 

on at Flushing. 

Mondays @ 2:00PM - 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8 

Teen Movie Mondays 

All teens and teens are invited for summer 

movie fun! 

Tuesday @ 4:00PM - 7/12 

Graphic Novel and Manga Club 

All teens and tweens are invited to a fun 

summer reading session of Graphic Novel 

and Manga Club. Enjoy fun activities with 

your friends who love comics as much as you! 

Tuesday @ 4:00PM - 7/26 

Summer Teen Jeopardy 

All teens and tweens are invited to join us 

for a summer game of Jeopardy. Answer 

fun trivia questions and receive cool prizes! 

Monday @ 6:00PM - 8/8 

Shakespeare in Queens: Talking 

Shakespeare 

Lenny Banovez, artistic director of 

Titan Theatre Company, will give a 

behind-the-scenes look at “Troilus and 

Cressida,” “Pericles, Prince of Tyre,” and 

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” and will 

discuss modern interpretations of these 

classic plays. 

Tuesday @ 2:00PM - 8/9 

Queens County Teen Talent Show 

All teens are invited to compete in Flushing 

Library’s Queens County Talent Show. 

You name it - give a poetry, dance, math 

or science presentation! Winner will 

receive a gift certificate! All acts must 

be preapproved. Anyone interested call or 

register in person at the Flushing Teen Room. 

Friday @ 2:00PM - 8/12 


All teens and tweens are invited to 

celebrate the end of Summer Reading at 

Flushing. Enjoy the yummy fun! 

FOREST HILLS 

108-19 71 Avenue, 718-268-7934 

Wednesdays @ 3:00PM - 7/20, 7/27, 8/17, 8/24 

Teen Movie @ Forest Community Library 

Teen Movie @ Forest Hills Community 

Library. Join us for a great movie! The 

show starts at 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise 

stated with movies generally rated PG- 

13. Young people ages 13 and up are 

welcome. Anyone 11 or 12 years of age are 

welcome with the permission of a parent 

or guardian. 6/29: “Pitch Perfect”; 7/20: 

“Winter’s Tale”; 7/27: “The Perks of Being 

a Wallflower”; 8/17: “Divergent”; 8/24: 

“The Hunger Games -Catching Fire.” 

FRESH MEADOWS 


718-454-7272 

Tuesdays @ 3:30PM - 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 

8/2, 8/9, Thursdays @ 3:30PM - 7/7, 7/14, 

7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11 

SHSAT Math Preparation Class 

This math preparation class is designed for 

students who will be taking the Specialized 

High School Admission Test in the fall. 

Space is limited. Registration is required. 


High School Student’s Guide to the 

U.S. Military Academies 

Our Guest Presenter-Mr. Keith Tully is a 

lifelong Queens resident having attended 

Townsend Harris High School and is a 

graduate of the United States Military 

Academy at West Point. 

Saturday @ 10:30AM - 7/30 

Practice ACT with Princeton Review 

Find out how you would score on the 

ACT. You’ll receive a personalized score 

report pinpointing your strengths and 

weaknesses so you’ll know what to focus 

on as you prep. Registration with Princeton 

Review is required. You can register at 

PrincetonReview.com or at 646-362-0628. 


Saturday @ 10:30AM - 8/13 



Saturday @ 10:30AM - 8/20 



GLEN OAKS 


Mondays @ 4:00PM - 7/4, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 

8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29 

Teen Coloring 

We will provide the atmosphere and 

coloring supplies. Coloring is a new 

craze that promises relaxation, fun, and 

community. Get in the game and color your 

stress away! 

Thursdays @ 3:00PM - 7/7, 7/14 

Camp NaNoWriMo Write-In 

Are you participating in Camp NaNoWriMo? 

Are you having writers block? Come to the 

Teen Room for help with your writing. For 

more information about Camp NaNoWriMo 

visit the website: http://campnanowrimo. 

org/ *Part of the Read Down Your Fees 

program 

Thursday @ 2:00PM - 8/18, Friday @ 

4:00PM - 7/8 

Get in the Game: Video Games 

You asked, we listened, and the X-box is 

coming back! Come play with the X-box one 

and get in the game with Glen Oaks library. 

Tuesday @ 3:00PM - 7/12 

Get in the Game: Library Bingo 

Do you know about all of the services that 

our library offers? Show us! Play bingo and 

search for all that your local library has to 

offer!*Also part of the Read down your fees 

program 

Friday @ 4:00PM - 7/15 

Lemonade Stand and Dance Party! 

Come dance with us in the teen courtyard 

and enjoy some lemonade! 

Friday @ 4:00PM - 7/22 

Plant it! Make Your Own Planter 

Do you have a green thumb? Learn how to 

make your own planter with a water bottle! 

*Those interested must pre-register at 

Queenlibrary.org 

Thursday @ 2:00PM - 8/25, Friday @ 

4:00PM - 7/29 

#Booklove 

Do you love books? We do too! Come to the 

teen area to talk about the books you love. 

You might even find a new favorite! *Part 

of the Read Down Your Fees program 


Get in the Game: Spade Tournament 

Do you love Spades? So do we. Compete 

with your friends at Spades! *Pre-register 

at Queenslibrary.org 


Get in the Game: Board Game 

Tournament 

Get in the game by playing board games. 

Find out who is Board Game Champion of 

Glen Oaks! *Pre-register at Queenslibrary.org 

Friday @ 4:00PM - 8/26 

Summer Send-Off (End of Summer 

Reading Party) 

Say good-bye to Summer Reading with a 

party outside! Join us for snacks, music, 

and a proper send off to the summer. We 

will also be drawing raffle tickets for our 

summer reading prizes. *Pre-register at 

Queenslibrary.org 




GLENDALE 

78-60 73 Place, 718-821-4980 


Leading the Way: A Series of 

Exhibitions Celebrating Extraordinary 

Women of Queens 


a series of exhibitions on extraordinary 

women from Queens who are examples of 

what living a meaningful life is – a life of 

personal achievement and a life that helps 

others. View exhibitions at Ridgewood, 

June 18-July 30; Jackson Heights, June 

25-August 6; and Glendale, July 2-August 13. 

HILLCREST 


Friday @ 4:30PM - 7/1 

TGIF Game Night 

Grab your friends and join the action with 

Wii games; go old-school fun with Connect 

4, Monopoly, Battleship, or Scrabble; or 

hang back and play solitaire or work on a 

puzzle! 

Fridays @ 4:00PM - 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 

8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 

TGIF Game Night 

Grab your friends and join the action 

with Wii games or go old-school fun with 

Connect 4, Monopoly, Battleship, or 

Scrabble! If you’re not feeling the group 

thing, hang back and play solitaire or work 

on a puzzle. 

LAURELTON 

134-26 225 Street, 718-528-2822 

Tuesdays @ 2:00PM - 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 

8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30, Thursdays @ 

2:00PM - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11, 

8/18, 8/25 

African American History Summer Camp 

Through reading assignments and 

discussions, teens will learn about 

important events in African-American 

history. Grade 5 and above. 

Wednesdays @ 3:00PM - 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 

7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31 

Solar Oven 

Students will learn how to build a solar 

oven out of two pizza boxes and use it to 

cook food. 

Mondays @ 5:00PM - 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 

8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29 

Cover Letters and Resumes for Teens 

Find out what employees are looking for 

when they review resumes and cover 

letters, and learn tips for making your 

resume and cover letter as good as they 

can be in this workshop. 

LEFFERTS 

103-34 Lefferts Blvd., 718-843-5950 

Monday @ 3:00PM - 7/25 

Practice ACT with Princeton Review 

See “Fresh Meadows,” 7/30. 

Monday @ 3:00PM - 8/22 



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MASPETH 

69-70 Grand Ave., 718-639-5228 

Friday @ 2:00PM - 7/15 

Popsicle Stick Bridges 

Can you build a bridge that will last? Using 

popsicle sticks and glue, build your bridge. 

After the bridges dry, test the strength of 

your design. This program is open to all teens. 

Friday @ 2:00PM - 7/22 

T-Shirt Painting 

Join us and decorate a t-shirt in your 

favorite style! Use paint, markers and 

more to create a design of your own. 

Friday @ 2:00PM - 7/29 

Does it Sink or Does it Float? 

Objects and their ability to float will 

be discussed and demonstrated. From 

a piece of wood to a leaf to a rock. 

Density, Buoyancy and Displacement will 

be covered. Participants will have the 

opportunity to experiment with the objects. 

Friday @ 2:00PM - 8/5 

Magnets and Magnetism 

Participants learn about the properties of 

magnets through a presentation and their 

own hands-on experimentation. 

Friday @ 2:00PM - 8/12 

Stereoscopic Photography and 3D 

Movies 

Participants will be given an overview of 

the history of photography, stereoscopic 

images, the development of motion 

pictures, and 3D imagery. Participants will 

be provided with disposable cardboard 3D 

glasses to view 3D images and films. 

NORTH HILLS 


718-225-3550 

Tuesdays @ 4:15PM - 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 

8/2, 8/9, 8/16 

Teen Time 

Tweens and teens will enjoy a variety of 

fun-filled activities! 

Mondays @ 3:00PM - 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 

8/8, 8/15 

North Hills Gazette 

Tweens and teens work together to create, 

design and write a new issue of “The North 

Hills Gazette.” 

Friday @ 1:00PM - 8/5 



PENINSULA 

92-25 Rockaway Beach Blvd., 718-634-1110 

Tuesdays @ 3:00PM - 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 

8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30 

Teen Movie Tuesdays: The Summer 

Edition! 

Get in the Game this Summer and watch 

some sports-themed movies with us! 

June 28- “Space Jam,” PG, 4-5:30 pm 

July 5- “The Mighty Ducks,” PG 3-4:40 pm 

July 12- “42,” PG-13, 3-5 pm July 19- “The 

Gabby Douglas Story,” NR, 3-5 pm July 

26- “Talladega Nights,” PG-13, 3-4:50 pm 

August 9- “Cool Runnings,” PG, 3-4:30 pm 

August 16- “Coach Carter,” PG-13, 3-5:20 

pm August 23- “Pride,” PG, 3-4:50 pm 

August 30- “Miracle,” PG, 3-5:15 pm Teen 

12 years old and older are invited. 

Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 7/5, 7/19 

Watercolors for Fun! 

Join other people who enjoy painting 

with watercolors for fun, relaxation and 

creative expression. Share your work and 

make new friends. Bring your own paper, 

watercolors, and brushes. We will also 

provide supplies. 

Wednesdays @ 3:30PM - 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27 

Indiana Jones Summer Series 

Get ready for a month of Indiana Jones 

madness! We will be showing all four 

movies: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana 

Jones and the Temple of Doom, Indiana 

Jones and the Last Crusade, and 

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the 

Crystal Skull. Be prepared for some 

archaeological, action-ready entertainment 

each Wednesday. 

Mondays @ 4:00PM - 7/11, 7/25, 8/8, 8/22 

Scratchboard Art Program 

Tired of the coloring trend craze? Want 

an alternative? Try out our Scratchboard 

program. You will be using engraving tools 

on scratchboards to create beautiful and 

fun designs. Join us every other Monday at 

4pm in the public service area. 

POPPENHUSEN 

121-23 14 Ave., 718-359-1102 

Monday @ 5:00PM - 7/25 

The Trivia Challenge 

Think you know it all when it comes to pop 

culture? Here’s the chance to test your 

knowledge of current events, popular 

culture, literature, sports, and more in the 

trivia challenge! 

Tuesday @ 3:00PM - 8/16 

Duct Tape Crafts 

Feeling crafty? Join us as we make key 

chains using fun duct tape patterns! 

Monday @ 5:00PM - 8/22 

The Trivia Challenge 

Think you know it all when it comes to pop 

culture? Here’s the chance to test your 

knowledge of current events, popular 

culture, literature, sports, and more in the 

trivia challenge! 

Tuesday @ 3:00PM - 8/30 

Make a Tie Dye T-shirt 

All teens and tweens are invited to come 

make their own unique tie dye shirts! 

QUEENS LIBRARY FOR TEENS 

2002 Cornaga Ave, 718-471-2573 

Mondays @ 4:00PM - 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 

8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29 

Youth Leadership Council 

As a member of the council, you will learn 

valuable leadership and communication 

skills and, most important, make a 

difference in your community! 


94-11 217 Street, 718-776-6800 

Fridays @ 4:00PM - 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 

7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19 

Summer Reading Teen Craft Club 

Make different crafts while making new 

friends during the summer. 



This month’s selection is “Ride Along 2” 

(2016, PG-13). 



This month’s selection is “Star Wars: The 

Force Awakens” (2015, PG-13). 


Friday @ 4:00PM - 8/26 


Queens Village (YA) 

Celebrate the end of summer reading 

together with your peers, snacks and 

games. 

RIDGEWOOD 


Mondays @ 1:00PM - 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 

8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29 

Summer Showdown: Book vs. Movie 

We’ll read the book, and then watch the 

movie. Following the movie we’ll discuss 

the book and compare it to the movie. 

Monday @ 5:30PM - 8/1 

Shakespeare in Queens: “A 

Midsummer Night’s Dream” 

Our series of staged readings of 

Shakespeare’s plays, presented by TITAN 

Theatre Company, continues with “A 

Midsummer Night’s Dream” a joyous 

comedy about the universal theme of love 

and its complications: lust, disappointment, 

confusion, marriage set in a magical forest. 


169-09 137 Ave., 718-723-4440 

Mondays @ 4:00PM - 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 

8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29 

Crochet Club 

Basic instruction and yarn will be provided. 

Participants must bring their own crochet 

hook and will select their own projects. 

Crochet Club meets every Monday. This 

program is for adults and teens. 


128-16 Rockaway Blvd., 718-529-1660 

Thursdays @ 5:00PM - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28 

Teen Movies Night 

Come join us in watching new teen 

movies. Bring popcorn! 7/7 - “The Hunger 

Games: Part 1”; 7/14 - “The Hunger Games: 

Mockingjay”; 7/21 - “Divergent”; 7/28 - 

“Insurgent.” 


Free Comic Book Day! 

Once again we have a fun day planned 

for teens. The library is handing out free 

comics. Stop by to see what’s available, 

while supplies last. Free Comic Book Day 

Thursday, July, 14, 2016 @ 3pm. 

Thursdays @ 3:00PM - 7/21, 8/11 

Ping-Pong Challenge! 

Young adult teens are invited to join our 

table tennis or ping-pong tournament. Let’s 

play ping-pong! Come join in the fun as we 

play some mini table-top tennis! Ping-Pong 

Challenge on Thursday, July 21, 2016 @ 

3pm and Thursday, August 11, 2016 @ 3pm. 


Table Top Board Games 

Have fun and meet other teens in the 

community while playing classic and 

new games! We will have a variety of 

games to choose from including Chess, 

Checkers, Jenga, Uno, Taboo, Scrabble, 

and Pictureka. This is a drop-in event, no 

registration required. 


Karaoke! 

Young adults are welcome to join 

in karaoke. Come sing along with 

instrumental versions of pop songs with 

lyrics. Come join us for Karaoke Thursday, 

August 18, 2016 @ 3pm. 

ST. ALBANS 

191-05 Linden Blvd., 718-528-8196 

Mondays @ 2:00PM - 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/8, 

8/15 

Get in the Game, Read!: Teen 

Summer Reading Club 2016 

Join us on selected Mondays for Teen 

Summer Reading. Share what you’re 

reading with other teens, enjoy arts and 

crafts, and have lots of fun. Reading is fun 

for everyone. 

Monday @ 2:00PM - 7/11 

Wrapped Bottle Art for Tweens and 

Teens 

Learn how to transform an old glass bottle 

into a decorative work of art. All supplies 

provided. 

Monday @ 2:00PM - 7/18 

Tweens & Teens: Create Your Own 

T-shirt Bag 

Don’t know what to do with that old T-shirt? 

Come in and learn to turn that old T-shirt 

into a bag. *Please bring in your own 

t-shirt* 

STEINWAY 

21-45 31 Street, 718-728-1965 

Fridays @ 2:00PM - 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 

8/5, 8/19 

Teen Summer Reading 

If you are entering grades 7-12, join us for 

crafts and games this summer. 

WINDSOR PARK 

79-50 Bell Blvd., 718-468-8300 

Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 7/5, 7/19, 8/2, 8/16 

Lego Building Club 

Children age 6 and up make exciting Lego 

creations. Preregistration is required as 

space is limited. 

Fridays @ 4:00PM - 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 

8/5, 8/12, 8/19 

Wii Zumba for Kids 

Come shake it up in this fun Zumba Dance 

class for kids. There is no live presenter 

and participants must sign a release 

form before joining this class. Please 

wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. 

This program is for ages 7 and up. Preregistration 

is required and space is 

limited. 

Saturdays @ 3:00PM - 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 

8/6, 8/13 

Fun with Science 

Join us for interactive and fun science 

experiments. For ages 7-13. Preregistration 

is required and space is 

limited. 

Mondays @ 5:00PM - 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 

8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29 

Chess for Kids 

Children ages 6-13 are invited to play chess 

with children their age. There will be an 

instructor for beginners. Preregistration is 

required, as space is limited. 

WOODHAVEN 


Tuesdays @ 2:00PM - 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 

8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 

Chess Club 

Learn to play or play a game. Ages 6 & up. 




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Mondays @ 4:00PM - 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 

8/8, 8/15, 8/22 

Movie Making 

Make a movie at the library! Then we put 

it on YouTube! All participants must have 

permission slip signed by parents. Ages 

8 -15. See what we’ve done here: https:// 

www.youtube.com/user/WoodhavenFilms 


Mosaic CD Coasters 

Arts and Crafts fun! For ages 8 - 15! 


Lanyard 


Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/11, 

8/18 

S.T.E.A.M. Thursdays 

Kids ages 8-15 participate in STEAM 

(Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, 

and Math) for knowledge and hands-on 

activities. 

Fridays @ 2:00PM - 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/12, 

8/19 

Summer Challenge! 

Challenge yourself this summer! Learn your 

times tables, learn to write cursive, and 

more! Ages 6 - 15 


Pixel Art 



Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? 

Test your game show skills and win 

knowledge! For ages 8 - 15! 


Practice SHSAT with Princeton 

Review 



Origami 

Arts and crafts fun! For ages 8 - 15. 


Harry Potter Party 

Celebrate the new Harry Potter book with 

Harry Potter fun! For ages 8 - 15! 


Zentangle Art 



Escape the Library! 

Use your wits to solve puzzles to... Escape 

from the library! For ages 8 - 15! 


3D Art 



The Price is Right 




Friendship Bracelets 


TEENS 

LIVE DISCUSSION WITH FIRST 

LADY CHIRLANE MCCRAY AT 

QUEENS LIBRARY! 

This August, First Lady Chirlane McCray’s Gracie 

Book Club will be reading and discussing When 

I Was the Greatest by Jason Reynolds at Queens 

Library (location to be announced). Reserve your 

copy at www.queenslibrary.org or go to your 

nearest community library to get a head start. 

Find out more about the Gracie Book Club 

at www.nyc.gov/graciebookclub 


Programs for Children 


ARVERNE 

312 Beach 54 Street, 718-634-4784 

Tuesdays @ 3:00PM - 7/5 - 8/16 

2016 Summer Reading Program for 

Grades 4-6: On Your Mark, Get Set... 

Read! 

On Your Mark, Get Set...Read! Children in 

grades 4-6 are invited to participate in Summer 

Reading. Weekly meetings will include: reading, 

sharing books, and fun crafts. 

Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 7/6 - 8/17 


Grades Pre-K - Kindergarten: On 

Your Mark, Get Set...Read! 

On Your Mark, Get Set...Read! Children 

in grades Pre-K - Kindergarten are 

invited to participate in Summer Reading. 

Weekly meetings will include: Reading 

and sharing books, and playing with 

Magnatile, Lego Duplos, and wooden Brio 

train tracks. 

Wednesdays @ 3:00PM - 7/6 - 8/17 

2016 Summer Reading Program: 

Movies for Kids 

Children of all ages are invited to join us 

for our sports-themed summer movie 

screening. July 6: “The Game Plan” (PG) 

July 13: “Hardball” (PG-13) July 20: “Air 

Bud, Golden Receiver” (G) July 27: “Cool 

Runnings” (PG) August 3: “Lilo & Stitch” 

(PG) August 10: “Space Jam” (PG) August 

17: “Her Best Move” (G) 

Fridays @ 3:00PM - 7/8 - 8/19 

2016 Summer Reading Program - 

Fun Friday 

On Your Mark, Get Set...Read! Children in 

grades 1-6 are invited to participate in our 

Summer Reading Program. Weekly Friday 

meetings include arts & crafts, board 

games, and more. 

Mondays @ 12:00PM - 7/11, 7/18, Tuesdays 

@ 12:00PM - 7/12, 7/19, Wednesdays 

@ 12:00PM - 7/13, 7/20, Thursdays @ 

12:00PM - 7/14, 7/21 

2016 Summer Reading: Google CS 

First (Computer Science Art Club) 

In this Google CS First club, students 

create animations, interactive artwork, 

photograph filters, and other exciting, 

artistic projects. 

Mondays @ 3:00PM - 7/11 - 8/22 

2016 Summer Reading Program 

for Grades 1-3: On Your Mark, Get 

Set...Read! 


in grades 1-3 are invited to participate in 

Summer Reading. Weekly meetings will 

include: reading, sharing books, and fun 

crafts. 

AUBURNDALE 


718-352-2027 

Mondays @ 3:30PM - 7/11 - 8/22 

Family Storytime 

Children ages 3-5 accompanied by a 

parent or adult caregiver, will listen to 

stories, sing songs, dance, and perform 

fingerplays. Preregistration is not required. 

Mondays @ 4:00PM - 7/11 - 8/22 

Arts and Crafts 

Children ages 3-5 accompanied by a 

parent or adult caregiver, will work on 

different arts-and-crafts projects each 

week. Preregistration is not required. 

Wednesdays @ 4:00PM - 7/13 - 8/24 

Summer Arts and Crafts 

Children ages 6-12 years will work 

on a different arts and crafts project 

each week. Parents are welcome. 

Registration is not required. 

Tuesday @ 3:30PM - 7/26 

Fiction Scavenger Hunt 

Participants will learn how the children’s 

fiction collection is arranged and then search 

for the books on the shelves. For children 

ages 6-12 years old. Registration is not required. 

Tuesday @ 3:30PM - 8/2 

Dewey Decimal Scavenger Hunt 

Participants will learn how the children’s nonfiction 

collection is arranged and will then 

locate the books. For children ages 6-12 years. 

Registration is not required. 

Tuesday @ 3:30PM - 8/9 

Children’s Spelling Bee 

Are you a good speller? Then prove it at our 

spelling bee! Prizes will be awarded for first, 

second and third place. For children entering 

third to sixth grades. Registration is not required. 

Tuesday @ 3:30PM - 8/16 

Children’s Math Bee 

Are you good at math? Can you add, subtract, 

multiply and divide in your head without using a 

calculator or pen and paper? Prove it at our Math 

Bee! For children who have completed third to 

sixth grades. Registration is not required. 

Tuesday @ 3:30PM - 8/23 

Children’s Talent Show 

Children between the ages 6-12 years old can 

strut their stuff at our talent show: sing, play a 

musical instrument, juggle, do card or magic 

tricks, tell jokes or whatever else might amuse an 

audience. Prizes will be awarded for first, second 

and third place. Registration is not required. 

BAISLEY PARK 

117-11 Sutphin Blvd., 718-529-1590 

Fridays @ 3:30PM - 7/1 - 8/12 

Family Movie Day! 

Children enjoy a movie with their parents or Caregivers. 

Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 7/6 - 8/17 

Summer Reading Program (0-3)! 

Children ages 0-3 years join us for story time 

and other activities such as songs, coloring 

pages and circle time. 

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Thursdays @ 1:00PM - 7/7 - 8/18 

Book Buddies (Grades K-2) 

Book Buddies for kindergarten to second 

grade. 

Thursdays @ 2:30PM - 7/7 - 8/18 

Book Buddies(Grades 3-4) 

Children in grades 3-4 enjoy an hour of 


Thursdays @ 3:30PM - 7/7, 7/14 

City Sticks with Freddy Dugard 

Renowned percussionist Freddy Dugard 

presents a dynamic series on drumming. 

This 3-week program will introduce 

children ages 6-12 to music, percussion 

notation, musical styles, and rhythmic 

patterns. Beginners and experienced 

participants are welcome. 

Thursdays @ 5:00PM - 7/7, 7/21, 8/11, 8/25 

Youth Craft! 

Children make a craft to take home. 

Mondays @ 1:00PM - 7/11 - 8/15 

Summer Reading Program for Grades 5-6 

Children in grades 5-6 can join the Summer 

Reading Program and improve their 

reading and comprehension skills. 

BAY TERRACE 

18-36 Bell Blvd., 718-423-7004 

Tuesdays @ 3:00PM - 7/12, 7/26, 8/9 

Pen Pal Club 

Children in grades 2-6 improve their 

writing and spelling skills and make new 

friends who are not really that far away. 

Participants at Bay Terrace Library will 

write (and decorate) letters to participants 

at Windsor Park Library and Sunnyside 

Library, and vice versa. Preregistration for 

the series is required, and will begin on 

June 9th at Bay Terrace. 

Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 7/13 - 8/24 

Toddler Time 

See “Preschool Programs.” 

Wednesdays @ 3:00PM - 7/13, 7/20, 7/27 

Activity Time 

Children ages 6-12 enjoy a different 

activity each week. Play games or work on 

puzzles, or do a craft project. Registration 

is not required. 

Mondays @ 2:30PM - 7/18 - 8/22 

Read-to-Me Club 

Children ages 37 months - 5 years, and 

their parents or adult caregivers, enjoy a 

story, songs, rhymes, and a simple craft 

activity. Space is limited. Each participant 

must have a free ticket, available at the 

Children’s Reference Desk ten minutes 

before the program begins. 

Wednesdays @ 2:00PM - 8/3, 8/10, and 8/17 

Jump into Summer with Amazing 

New Math Games 

Children ages 6-8 will show off their skills 

and knowledge as they are guided in how 

to play little known games such as Even 

Steven and Mummy Math. 

Wednesdays @ 3:15PM - 8/3, 8/10, 8/17 

Jump Into Summer with Amazing 


Children ages 9 -12 will show off their skills 




BAYSIDE 

214-20 Northern Blvd., 718-229-1834 

Wednesdays @ 1:30PM - 7/6 - 8/17 

Toddler Time 


Thursdays @ 3:00PM - 7/7, 7/21, 8/4, 8/18 

Science Thursdays 

Children in grades 4-6 join us for fun group 

experiments to learn about the world of 

science. *Registration is required and 

spaces are limited. 

Fridays @ 4:00PM - 7/8 - 8/19 

Book Buddies 

Children in grades K-4 enjoy an hour of 


Mondays @ 11:00AM - 7/11 - 8/15 

Baby and Me 

This interactive program is for infants ages 

7-18 months and their caregivers. 

Mondays @ 1:30PM - 7/11 - 8/15 

Picture Book Time 


Thursdays @ 2:00PM - 7/14, 7/28, 8/11 

Summer Family Films 

Calling all kids to join us for our summer 

family films! As part of the Summer 

Reading Program, we’re screening the 

following movies: 7/15 “Zootopia” rated PG; 

7/28 “Goosebumps” rated PG; 8/11 “Inside 

Out” rated PG. 

Tuesdays @ 2:00PM - 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16 

Tuesday Art Workshop 

Come join us for a four week art workshop. 

Children ages 8-12 will learn painting 

techniques, clay sculpturing, and more. 

*Registration required and spaces are limited 

BELLEROSE 

250-06 Hillside Ave., 718-831-8644 

Mondays @ 4:30PM - 7/11 - 8/22 

Summer Teen Time at Bellerose 

Summer Teen Time Monday’s @ 4:30PM for 

6th-12th Grade @ Bellerose Library (250- 

06 Hillside Avenue/718 831-8644 7/11- 

Library Scavenger Hunt & Summer Reading 

Sign-up! 7/18- Wii Time 7/25- Make a 

Cubee! 8/1- Get in the Olympic Spirit, 

Movie: “The Gabby Douglas Story”, (120 

min, 2014) 8/8- Game Tournament (Board 

& Relay- have a friendly competition) 8/15- 

Life Size Jenga Tournament 8/22- Summer 

Reading Wrap-up: Video Game Tournament 

& Karaoke Party 

BRIARWOOD 

85-12 Main Street, 718-658-1680 

Wednesdays @ 10:00AM - 7/6 - 8/31 

Mother Goose 


Wednesdays @ 11:00AM 

Toddler Time 


Tuesdays @ 1:30PM - 7/26, 8/2 

KidFit Obstacle Course 

Calling all kids ages 6-10! Come jump, 

squat and help each other conquer 

obstacles in a supportive team environment. 

This is your chance to practice goal setting 

and working with others to accomplish 

them in a fun and safe environment. 

Friday @ 3:00PM - 8/19 


GET IN THE GAME, READ! Join us for 

snacks, drinks, games, arts and crafts, and 

prizes at Briarwood’s Summer Reading 

Ending Party! For ages 6-12 and teens! 


Friday @ 11:00AM - 8/26 

End of Summer Reading Party: Ages 

5 and under 

GET IN THE GAME, READ! Come and 

Celebrate the End to Summer Reading 

2016 with your little ones, who are under 

the age of 5. Must be accompanied by a 

parent and/or caregiver. 

BROADWAY 

40-20 Broadway, 718-721-2462 

Friday @ 3:00PM - 7/15 

How the Race Was Won with 

Storyteller Robyn Bady 

Children age 6 and up listen to classic 

stories about famous races, including the 

story of Atalanta and the fable about the 

tortoise and the hare. They will learn about 

the animals of the Chinese Zodiac and 

many other creatures, then make up their 

own story about a race and decide which 

animal wins it. 


218-13 Linden Blvd., 718-528-3535 

Saturdays @ 2:30PM - 7/16, 8/6, 8/20 

Toast Masters 

Interested in overcoming your fear of public 

speaking? Want to build or enhance your 

leadership skills? The Cambria Heights 

Toastmasters Club provides a supportive 

and positive learning experience in which 

members are empowered to develop 

communication and leadership skills, 

resulting in greater self-confidence and 

personal growth. 


89-11 Merrick Blvd., 718-990-0778 

Wednesdays @ 2:00PM - 7/6 - 8/17 

Super Science 

This summer, join us for some science. 

It’s Super Science! It’s going to be a hot 

summer so children ages 12 and under 

are invited to cool off with an exciting 

science activity throughout the summer. No 

registration required, but space is limited! 

Wednesdays @ 4:00PM - 7/6 - 8/17 

Library Jeopardy 

Are you ready to prove yourself as a 

smarty-pants? Have fun testing your 

knowledge if you are 8-12 years old at 

Library Jeopardy, a trivia quiz on different 

topics such as science, history, literature etc. 

Thursdays @ 10:30AM - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4 

Timeless Tales 

Get in the game this summer with Timeless 

Tales. Children ages 3-5 and their 

caregivers are invited for stories, singalongs, 

fingerplays, and more! Online 

registration begins June 24th. Space is limited. 

Fridays @ 4:00PM - 7/8 - 8/19 

Fun Friday 

Join us to have fun with board games, 

puzzles, crafts, movies and more. 

Mondays @ 3:00PM - 7/11 - 8/15 

Summer Craft 

Join us on Mondays throughout the 

summer for arts & crafts. Each week we 

will do something new. Stop by and get 

those creative minds in the game! Open to 

children ages 5-12. Space is limited. 

Wednesdays @ 10:00AM - 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 

8/3, 8/10, 8/17 

Summer Film Fest 

*Starting in July, come and see a family 

movie. Open to children 12 and under 

along with their families. It’ll be reel fun! 

Space is limited.* 


Typing Skills 

Children ages 6-12 learn how to type or 

practice their skills. Space is limited. 

Friday @ 4:00PM - 7/29 

Amazing Readers - Kids Book Club 

Children ages 8-12 will discuss Sid 

Fleischman’s “The Whipping Boy” at this 

session of Amazing Readers. Participation 

will count toward the Read Down Your 

Fines program. 

Friday @ 4:00PM - 8/26 

Amazing Readers’ Kids Book Club 

Children ages 8-12 will discuss Scott 

O’Dell’s “Island of the Blue Dolphins” 

at this session of Amazing Readers. 

Participation will count toward the Read 

Down Your Fines program. 

CORONA 

38-23 104 Street, 718-426-2844 

Fridays @ 10:30AM - 7/1, 7/15, 7/29, 8/12 

Baby Playdate 

Babies and caregivers, come meet other 

babies and caregivers! During baby 

playdates, we listen to music, hear stories, 

and talk. Enjoy some relaxing time and 

make new friends! Open to caregivers and 

babies up to 12 months. 

Friday @ 3:00PM - 7/1 

Summer Vacation Treasure Hunt! 

Can you find all the summer vacation 

pictures hidden in the children’s room? Get 

a treasure hunting sheet from the librarian 

and get a prize if you dare! 

Tuesday @ 12:00PM - 7/5 

Preschool Fun: Make Your Own 

Binoculars! 

Make your own binoculars and see things 

in an exciting new way! Open to children 

ages 3-5; parents must attend with your 

child. Materials are limited, so please 

register with the children’s librarian. 

Tuesday @ 2:00PM - 7/5 

Captain America’s Birthday Party! 

It’s Captain America’s 75th Birthday! Come 

help us celebrate with games, crafts, and 

snacks! Dress like your favorite superhero 

- or supervillain - and come sing Happy 

Birthday to Cap! 

Wednesdays @ 12:30PM - 7/6 - 8/31 

Picture Book Time! 



Superhero Training Camp 

Are you ready to be a superhero? Come 

to our superhero training camp and make 

your own mask, discover your superhero 

name, and get ready for feats of strength 

to prove you’re worthy! All ages welcome, 

but the little heroes should have their 

parents with them. Come in costume and 

make it even more fun! 

Fridays @ 11:00AM - 7/8, 7/22, 8/5, 8/19 

Toddler Reading Club 

Part storytime, part fun time, Toddler 

Reading Club is a storytime that always 

provides a learning activity! Learn about 

sight words and let your toddler match 

sounds to animals, vehicles, or people - 

there’s always something new to learn! 

Ages 2-5 welcome, please pre-register 

with the children’s librarian. 

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Mondays @ 12:30PM - 7/11 - 8/29 

Toddler Sing-a-Long 

Come sing childhood classics with your 

little one, and learn some new favorites! 

We sing songs, learn fingerplays, and have 

a great time! Open to toddlers 18 months-3 

years. 

Saturdays @ 12:30PM - 7/23, 7/30 


Join us for a Family Storytime! All ages 

welcome. 

COURT SQUARE 

25-01 Jackson Ave., 718-937-2790 

Fridays @ 3:30PM - 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 8/5, 

8/12, 8/19 

Happy Hour for Kids 

Join us on Fridays from 3:30 to 4:30 for 

seasonal crafts and good company! (ages 

3 and up) 

Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 7/6 - 8/24 

Toddler Time 


Wednesdays @ 11:30AM - 7/6 - 8/24 

Toddler Time 


Thursdays @ 11:15AM 

Thursdays @ 12:00PM 

Mother Goose 



Game On! 

Join us for board games and Lego building 

between 4 and 5! (ages 4 and up) 

Mondays @ 3:00PM - 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1 

Baby Playdate 

Come socialize with other babies and their 

caregivers with toys, music, and books! 

Registration is required for the four-week 

cycle and it is limited to babies who are not 

yet walking (birth to crawling). 

Mondays @ 3:00PM - 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29 

Baby Playdate 

Come socialize with other babies and their 

caregivers with toys, music, and books! 

Registration is required for the four-week 

cycle and it is limited to babies who are not 

yet walking (birth to crawling). 



718-225-8414 


Mother Goose Time 



Twilight Tales 

Children ages 18 months to 5 years and 

their parents or caregivers will listen to 

classic stories, old and new, and learn 

songs and fingerplays. Feel free to 

wear your slippers and/or pajamas, and 

please bring a flashlight. Space is limited. 


Monday @ 5:30PM - 7/11 

Girls’ Book Discussion and Activity 

Join Mrs. Tina and parent-volunteers for a 

discussion of “Tuck Everlasting” by Natalie 

Babbitt. Participants must read the book 

before attending the meeting. Copies are 

available at the Customer Service Desk. 

Participation will count toward the Read 

Down Your Fees program. 

Tuesdays @ 2:00PM - 7/12, 7/19, 8/9, 8/16 

On Your Mark, Get Set, Read! 

Children, ages 6-10, are invited to play 

games involving reading, movement and 

challenge. Pre-registration is required. The 

program is free. 

Tuesday @ 2:00PM - 8/23 

End of Summer Reading Program for Kids 

Calling all neighborhood children --come 

celebrate the end of summer reading with Mrs. 

Tina. Enjoy games, music, food and drink. 

Preregistration is required. Space is limited. 

EAST ELMHURST 

95-06 Astoria Blvd., 718-424-2619 

Fridays @ 3:00PM - 7/1, 7/8, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 

Get In The Game....Day!! 

Join us for board games, card games and 

more! All children and teens are welcome. 

Thursdays @ 12:30PM - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21 

Jump Into Summer With Amazing 






Thursdays @ 2:00PM - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21 







Wednesdays @ 12:00PM - 7/13 - 8/10 

Picture Book Time! 


Wednesdays @ 2:30PM - 7/13 - 8/10 

On Your Mark, Get Set.....Summer 

Olympics! 

On Your Mark, Get Set..... It’s the Summer 

Olympics! Bring your A-game and get ready 

for a 5-week Summer Olympics Workout at 

the East Elmhurst Library. Grades 1 and up. 

Fridays @ 11:00AM - 7/15 - 8/12 

Toddler Time! 


Friday @ 3:00PM - 7/15 

Kids Movie Afternoon: “Zootopia” 

Come join our Kids Movie Afternoon! This 

week’s featured film is “Zootopia.” 

EAST FLUSHING 

196-36 Northern Blvd., 718-357-6643 


East Flushing Spring and Summer 

Story Time 

Storytime for preschool age children. 

Admission is free. 

Wednesdays @ 4:00PM 

East Flushing Wednesday Crafts - 

Summer 2016 

Children age 3 and up, accompanied 

by an adult caregiver, can participate in 

Wednesday Crafts at East Flushing during 

the summer months. Please register with 

the children’s librarian. Admission is free. 

FLUSHING 

41-17 Main Street, 718-661-1200 

Saturdays @ 11:15AM 


Rise and shine and head to the library 

for 30 minutes of stories and songs for 

children of all ages and their caregivers. 


Saturdays @ 2:00PM 

Chess Club 

Children and teens age 8 and up learn and 

improve their knowledge of chess. 

Monday @ 3:00PM - 8/1 

Story Plays 

Readers’ Theater encourages reading, 

boosts listening and speaking skills, 

and transforms reluctant readers into 

book lovers. Tweens ages 8-12 will learn 

about theater and prepare for a special 

performance of classic tales to be presented 

to our Summer Read-to-Me Club on Monday 

August 8. One-time attendees for games 

are welcome but you must commit to at least 

three sessions to perform on August 8. 

FOREST HILLS 

108-19 71 Ave., 718-268-7934 


Super Cinema Saturday 

Kids, ages 5 and up and their special 

grownups: Don’t miss a great feature-length 

film every Saturday at 2:30 in the comfort of 

Forest Hills’s Story Hour Room! Pick up free 

tickets on a first-come, first-served basis 45 

minutes before each showing in the Children’s 

Room on the 2nd floor. 

Saturdays @ 11:00AM - 7/9, 7/30 

Origami 

Learn how to make origami characters and 

objects at this program for children age 6 

and up. We provide the paper; you bring the 

creativity! 

Saturdays @ 11:00AM - 7/9, 7/30 

Super Saturday Morning 

Saturday mornings are super fun at Forest Hills! 

We will have games, toys, and more to make 

your Saturday morning a blast. Children of all 

ages are welcome to join in the fun. 

GLEN OAKS 


Fridays @ 10:30AM 

Read, Play, Learn! 

Join the 2016 Summer Reading Club where 

we will explore many topics including sports 

and games through books, fun activities, 

science experiments, arts-and-crafts 

projects and more. Grade 1-3 on July 1, 8, 

15, 22, 29; August 5, 19, 26. Grade 4-6 on 

July 6, 13, 20, 27; August 3, 17, 24. 

Fridays @ 3:00PM 

Friday Kids’ Club 

Children ages 5-12 join us for a variety of 

fun activities each week: knitting, arts and 

crafts, board games, Legos, and much 

more! Parents, grandparents, and other adult 

caregivers are encouraged to join the activities! 


Music and Movement for Toddlers 

Toddlers and caregivers enjoy songs, 

movement, finger plays puppets and other 

activities. 

Mondays @ 3:30PM - 7/11 - 8/22 


Summer Writing Club 

Children will share a funny, scary, or 

entertaining book and share it with their 

friends. They will also get to write a review 

and decorate it however they like. Teen 

assistants will be there to help children 

do the best job they can, and then put any 

finished work on display. 

Mondays @ 12:15PM - 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 

8/15, 8/22 

Adventures in Literature 

This program offers children ages 4-5 

years an opportunity to develop a love 

for literature. Children will be exposed 

to nursery rhymes, classic fairy tales, 

nonfiction books, and award-winning 

children’s literature through story books, 

dramatization, puppeteering, and music. 

GLENDALE 

78-60 73 Place, 718-821-4980 


Toddler Time 


Tuesdays @ 2:30PM 

Lego Builder’s Club 

Children ages 6-12 are invited to join us 

and build amazing creations! 






Join us for a story and arts & craft project. 

Ages 6-12. 

Mondays @ 12:30PM - 7/11 - 8/29 

Family Film Mondays 

Enjoy a different family film every week. 

HILLCREST 

187-05 Union Turnpike, 718-454- 

2786 





Afternoon Storytime 

Children ages 3-5 and their parents or 

other adult caregivers enjoy picture 

books together. 

Mondays @ 10:30AM 

Toddler Time 


Tuesdays @ 2:00PM - 8/2, 8/9, 8/16 







Tuesdays @ 3:15PM - 8/2, 8/9, 8/16 



Children ages 9 -12 will show off their 

skills and knowledge as they are guided 

in how to play little known games such as 

Even Steven and Mummy Math. 

HOLLIS 

202-05 Hillside Ave., 718-465-7355 

Wednesdays @ 1:00PM - 7/6, 7/13, 7/20 







Wednesdays @ 2:30PM - 7/6, 7/13, 7/20 



Children ages 9 -12 will show off their 

skills and knowledge as they are guided 

in how to play little known games such as 

Even Steven and Mummy Math. 

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HOWARD BEACH 

92-06 156 Ave., 718-641-7086 


Toddler Time 


Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 7/21, 7/28, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25 

Picture Book Storytime 



Kids’ Craft Time 

Join us for arts & crafts fun on the first 

Thursday of each month. 


35-51 81 Street, 718-899-2500 

Fridays @ 1:30PM - 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 







Fridays @ 2:45PM - 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 







LANGSTON HUGHES 

100-01 Northern Blvd., 718-651-1100 

Fridays @ 11:00AM - 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 

7/29, 8/5, 8/12 

Toddler Time 


Tuesdays @ 2:30PM - 7/5, 7/12, 7/26, 8/2, 

8/9, 8/16, 8/23 

Summer Reading Program: On Your 

Mark, Get Set...Read! 

Children ages 6 to 12 years learn about 

books, participate in fun activities, and 

receive prizes for reading. 

Wednesdays @ 11:00AM - 7/6, 7/13, 7/27, 

8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24 

Summer Read-To-Me Program: On 

Your Mark, Get Set...Read! 

Children ages 3 to 5 years and their caregivers 

participate in a fun program featuring picture 

books, songs, crafts and other activities. 

LAURELTON 

134-26 225 Street, 718-528-2822 

Mondays @ 2:00PM, Wednesdays @ 

2:00PM, Fridays @ 2:00PM 

Math Summer Camp 

Our math summer camp is for kids who 

love math and want to be good at it. 

Students will do assignments at the 

workshop. This is for grade 5 and under. 

Mondays @ 2:30PM - 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 

8/8 

Summer Reading Club 2016: Get in 

the Game, Read! 

Read 1 or more books this summer and 

receive a certificate and prizes. Report 

on books and enjoy games, puzzles and 

crafts. Ages: 6 – 12 years. Registration is 

required. 

LAURELTON 

134-26 225 Street, 718-528-2822 

Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 

8/3, 8/10 

Read to Me Club 2016: On Your Mark, 

Get Set, Read! 

Enjoy stories, songs, finger plays and 

crafts with your toddler. Read 1 book or 

more to your child and receive a certificate 

and prizes. Ages: 18 months — 5 years. 

Registration is required. 

LEFFERTS 

103-34 Lefferts Blvd., 718-843-5950 


Toddler Time 


Thursdays @ 1:00PM - 8/4, 8/11, 8/18 







Thursdays @ 2:30PM - 8/4, 8/11, 8/18 







LEFRAK CITY 

98-30 57 Ave., 718-592-7677 

Wednesdays @ 11:00AM - 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 

7/27 

Toddler Storytime 

Come join us for storytime! For children 

ages 12 months to 4 years with a parent or 

other adult caregiver can join us for stories, 

songs, nursery rhymes, and a coloring 

page. 

Fridays @ 3:00PM - 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 


Children of all ages are welcome to join 

us at the library to play board games, card 

games, and more! 

Wednesdays @ 11:00AM - 8/3 - 8/31 

Toddler Storytime 

Come join us for storytime! For children 

ages 12 months to 4 years with a parent or 

other adult caregiver can join us for stories, 

songs, nursery rhymes, and a coloring 

page. 

Fridays @ 3:00PM - 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 


Children of all ages are welcome to join 

us at the library to play board games, card 

games, and more! 


37-44 21 Street, 718-752-3700 

Monday @ 5:45PM - 7/25 

Family Films 

All films are rated PG unless otherwise 

specified: 1/25 - “Max” (2015); 2/29 - 

“Selma” (2014, rated PG-13); 3/28 - “A 

League of Their Own” (1992); 4/25 - “Big 

Hero 6” (2014); 6/27 - “Jumanji” (1995); 

7/25 - “Jurassic World” (2015, rated PG-13) 

MCGOLDRICK 

155-06 Roosevelt Ave. 

(off Northern Blvd) 

718-461-1616 

Fridays @ 3:00PM - 7/1 - 7/29 

Games/Wii 

Children play board games and with the Wii 

gaming system. 

Saturdays @ 11:00AM - 7/2 - 8/6 

Board Games on Saturday 

Children can play board games, like Sorry 

and Candy Land. 


Saturdays @ 11:00AM - 7/2 - 8/6 

Arts & Crafts 

Children ages 6-12 do a self-directed 

craft activity. 

Tuesdays @ 2:00PM - 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 

Children’s Activity 

Children will participate in a fun summerreading 

themed craft or game. Ages 

6-12. 

Wednesdays @ 11:15AM - 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 

7/27 

Summer Storytime 

Stories, songs, finger plays and crafts. 

For ages 2-5. 

Wednesdays @ 4:00PM - 7/6, 7/20 

Wii Tournament 

Children play tournaments with the Wii 

gaming system. Prizes awarded. 

Thursdays @ 12:30PM - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 

7/28 

Tots Learn Lots of Reading 

A fun learning environment with 

activities to encourage reading. 

Mondays @ 3:00PM - 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 

Thursdays @ 3:00PM - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 

7/28 

Reading Buddies 

Don’t lose all the progress you made 

during the school year! Children in 

grades k-3 can read with a teen buddy. 

Wednesdays @ 4:00PM - 7/13, 7/27 

Uno Tournament 

Children play Uno Tournaments. Prizes 

awarded. 

Tuesday @ 3:00PM - 8/9, Friday @ 

3:00PM - 8/12 

Summer Reading Party 

End-of-summer reading party, for those 

who registered for the summer reading 

club. If your last name begins with A-L 

your party is on the 9th. If your last name 

begins with M-Z your party is on the 12th. 


Read-to-Me Party 

End of the summer party for those who 

registered for the read-to-me summer 

program. 

MITCHELL-LINDEN 

31-32 Union Street, 718-539-2330 

Mondays @ 12:00PM (except 7/4), 

Wednesdays @ 11:00AM, Fridays @ 

11:00AM 

Mother Goose 


Mondays @ 12:30PM (except 7/4), 

Wednesdays @ 11:30AM, Fridays @ 

11:30AM 

Toddler Time 




Kids will play Sorry, Rummikub & other 

games. 

NORTH FOREST PARK 

98-27 Metropolitan Ave., 718-261- 

5512 

Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 7/6 - 8/10 

Summer Reading Read to Me 

Ages 18 months to 3 years read simple 

books and color. 

Wednesdays @ 2:30PM - 7/6 - 8/10 

Read To Me 

Books and simple crafts for children aged 

4 - 6. 

Thursdays @ 3:00PM - 7/7 - 8/11 


Grades 4-6 have fun with reading 

activities and craft-making. 

Thursdays @ 3:30PM - 7/7 - 8/25 

Gameplayers’ Club 

Kids ages 6-12 come to North Forest 

Park and play your favorite board games. 

Challenge your friends to chess, checkers 

and more! 

NORTH HILLS 


718-225-3550 

Tuesdays @ 3:00PM - 7/5 - 8/16 

Arts and Crafts 

Children in grade K and up are invited to 

join us for fun-filled craft activities. 

Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 7/6 - 8/17 



Wednesdays @ 3:00PM - 7/6 - 8/17 

Summer Reading Circle 

Join us for storytime for children in grades K-2. 

Thursdays @ 3:00PM - 7/7 - 8/18 

Read to a Dog 

Children can select a book to read aloud to 

Jami, who has been certified as a therapy 

pet partner. Reading aloud improves 

literacy skills, and animals are ideal reading 

companions because they create a relaxed, 

comfortable, and safe environment. Space is 

limited and available first-come, first-served. 

Fridays @ 10:30AM - 7/8 - 8/19 

Toddler Time 


Mondays @ 4:15PM - 7/11 - 8/15 

Game Time 

Game Time offers board games, coloring 

sheets and other fun activities for kids! 

PENINSULA 


718-634-1110 

Wednesdays @ 11:00AM - 7/6 - 8/24 

Toddler Time 


Wednesdays @ 3:00PM - 7/6 - 8/24 


Grades 1-3: On Your Mark, Get Set... 

Read! 


in grades 1-3 are invited to participate in 

Summer Reading. Weekly meetings will include: 

reading, sharing books, and fun crafts. 


Summer Recipe Swap 

Come to our Summer Recipe Swap to share 

your favorite recipes with other members of 

the community and sample dishes prepared 

by the library staff. Bring your favorite recipe 

written on a piece of paper or index card, or 

write it out when you arrive. 

Mondays @ 3:00PM - 7/11 - 8/22 

2016 Summer Reading Program for Grades 

4-6: On Your Mark, Get Set... Read! 

On Your Mark, Get Set ... Read! Children in 

grades 4-6 are invited to join for Summer 

Reading. Weekly sessions will include 

reading, crafts, and lots of other fun activities. 

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POMONOK 

158-21 Jewel Ave., 718-591-4343 

Fridays @ 10:30AM - 7/1 - 8/26 

Toddler Music Fun 

This interactive program for children ages 

1-3 and their caregivers features music, 

songs, and fun with instruments. 


Baby and Me 

This interactive lap-sit program for 

children, ages birth to 1 year, and their 

caregivers features nursery rhymes, 

fingerplays, and songs. 


Preschool Fun 

Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers 

play with a variety of preschool games 

and enjoy the occasional craft. 


Toddler Time 


POPPENHUSEN 

121-23 14 Ave., 718-359-1102 


Friday Game Day 

Kids of all ages can enjoy our board 

games, puzzles, chess and checkers and 

age-appropriate games for preschoolers. 

An adult must accompany all children. 


Saturday Crafts 

Join us for a craft every Saturday between 

11:00 am and 1:00 pm. Children must be 

accompanied by an adult. 

Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 7/6 - 8/24 

Read-to-me Club 

Preschoolers will hear two stories and do 

a simple activity. Adult caregivers must 

attend. 

Wednesdays @ 3:00PM - 7/6 - 8/24 

Reading Adventures 

Children of all ages will read to each 

other or have someone read to them. 

Time reading will count towards summer 

reading log total and reading down your 

fines, if any. An adult must accompany 

children under the age of 9 yrs. 

Tuesdays @ 2:00PM - 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 

Thursdays @ 2:00PM - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28 

Google Computer Science workshop 

Kids in grades 4-8 will build their 

knowledge of computer science and learn 

coding while creating their own video 

games. Participants must attend all 8 

sessions. Register on the Queens Library 

website. 

Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 7/7 - 8/18 

School-Age Summer Reading Club 

Join us each week to hear about books 

and do a fun activity. For children entering 

grades 1-6. An adult must accompany 

those in grades 1-2. 

Wednesdays @ 4:00PM - 7/13, 7/20 

Art with Legos 

Children will learn about some of the 

great Lego artists and designers, how 

they use layering to create their work and 

what effects the laws of physics have 

on Lego constructions. Kids will build 

animals, such as minecraft cows, out of 

Legos and will work together to create 

objects on a larger scale. 


How the Race Was Won with 

Storyteller Robyn Bady 

Children age 6 and up listen to classic 

stories about famous races, including 

the story of Atalanta and the fable about 

the tortoise and the hare. They will learn 

about the animals of the Chinese Zodiac 

and many other creatures, then make up 

their own story about a race and decide 

which animal wins it. 


94-11 217 Street, 718-776-6800 



All children are welcome to join the fun 

with board games on Fridays at 3:00pm. 

Thursdays @ 1:00PM - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 

8/18, 8/25 

Mommy and Me 

Caregivers are welcome to bring their 

infants (infants to 36 months) to this 

Mommy and Me lap-sitting program for 

stories, songs, toys, and socialization. 


Super Readers: Ramona the Pest 

Children ages 7-10 and welcome to read and 

discuss Beverly Cleary’s Classic “Ramona the 

Pest”. Please have the selection read before 

the meeting. We will also enjoy a related 

activity. 


Tween Book Team: The Alchemyst 

Children ages 11-15 and welcome to read 

and discuss the first book of Michael Scott’s 

incredible fantasy series, “The Alchemyst: 

The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas 

Flamel.” Please have the selection read 

before the meeting. We will also enjoy a 

related activity. 

Monday @ 3:30PM - 7/18 

Children’s Movie: Zootopia 

Families are welcome to enjoy a showing the 

animated new release, “Zootopia.” 


Pajama Storytime 

Children ages 4-7 are welcome to enjoy 

Pajama Story Time. Please, come dressed in 

PJs and enjoy. 

Monday @ 3:30PM - 8/1 

Children’s Movie: “The Good Dinosaur” 

Families are welcome to enjoy a showing of 

“The Good Dinosaur.” 

Tuesdays @ 1:00PM - 8/2, 8/9, Wednesdays 

@ 1:00PM - 8/3, 8/10, Thursdays @ 1:00PM - 

8/4, 8/11, Fridays @ 1:00PM - 8/5, 8/12 

Google CS First: Game Design 

Queens Village is proud to host eight 

sessions of Google CS First. In this free series 

children will learn the basic of video games 

design through one-hour guided sessions 

and activities. Explore your abilities with a 

program that makes beginner game design 

easy! Recommended for older elementary 

age children. 


Super Readers: My New Team 

Children ages 7-10 and welcome to read 

and discuss the first of Ryan and Krystle 

Howard’s Little Rhino Series “My New Team.” 

Please have the selection read before the 

meeting. We will also enjoy a related activity. 



Tween Book Team: Three Times Lucky 

Children ages 11-15 and welcome to read and 

discuss the first book of Sheila Turnage’s 

quirky, award winning mystery “Three Times 

Lucky.” Please have the selection read 

before the meeting. We will also enjoy a 

related activity. 

Monday @ 6:30PM - 8/15 

Pajama Storytime 

Children ages 4-7 are welcome to enjoy 

Pajama Story Time at our Queens Village 

Branch. Please, come dressed in PJs and enjoy. 

QUEENSBORO HILL 

60-05 Main Street, 718-359-8332 

Mondays @ 4:00PM 

Movie Mondays 

Join us for Movie Mondays. Every week 

children’s movies will be shown in the 

program room. Children between 5-12 years 

old are welcome. Parents and other adult 

caregivers are also welcome. 

Tuesdays @ 3:00PM 

Table Tennis Tuesdays 

Children ages 5-12 are invited for fun, 

invigorating table tennis sessions, every 

Tuesday afternoon except holidays. 





Toddler Time 



Coloring Time 

Join us for children’s coloring time. 

Thursdays @ 11:30AM 

Craft Time for Children 

Join us for crafts! Children ages 5-12 are 

welcome. Toddlers may participate only if 

they’re accompanied by a parent or other 

adult caregiver. 


Craft Time 

Children ages 5-12 are welcome. Toddlers 

may participate only if they’re accompanied 

by a parent or other adult caregiver. 

RICHMOND HILL 

118-14 Hillside Ave., 718-849-7150 


Toddler Time 








RIDGEWOOD 


Fridays @ 2:30PM - 

Children’s Summer Movie Series 

Children ages 5 to 12 years old are 

invited to join us each Friday afternoon 

for a different children’s film. A parent or 

guardian must be present. 



Children and their families are invited to 

join us for songs, books, and parachute 

play. A parent or other adult caregiver 

must be present. 


Family Playtime 

Children aged 1 to 4 years old are invited 

to an hour of unstructured play. A parent 

or caregiver must be present. 

Wednesdays @ 3:30PM - 7/6 - 8/24 

Get In The Game: Summer Reading 

Club for Children 

Children ages 5 to 8 years old are invited 

to “Get In The Game” and join us for 

games, activities and crafts. A parent or 

guardian must be present. 

Wednesdays @ 4:30PM - 7/6 - 8/24 

Get In The Game: Summer Reading 

Club for Children 

Children ages 9 to 12 years old are 

invited to “Get In The Game” and join us 

for games, activities and crafts. A parent 

or guardian must be present. 


Toddler Playtime 

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited 

to join us for 45 minutes of unstructured 

play. A parent or caregiver must be 

present. 


Bubbles In The Garden 

Children ages 5 to 12 years old are invited 

to partake in blowing bubbles and playing 

games in the library’s garden (weather 

permitting). A parent or guardian must be 

present. 

Mondays @ 11:00AM - 7/11 - 8/29 

Mother Goose 


Mondays @ 11:30AM - 7/11 - 8/29 

Toddler Time 


Mondays @ 12:00PM - 7/11 - 8/29 

Toddler Craft 

Toddlers age 1-4 accompanied by a parent 

or guardian create a simple craft. 


169-09 137 Avenue, 718-723-4440 

Tuesdays @ 2:15PM - 7/5 - 8/16 

Summer Reading: 1st-3rd Grade 

Summer Reading Club activities include 

reading together, arts and crafts, learning 

new games and more. Sign up at Rochdale 

Village library and receive a book list, 

reading log and a book to take home. 


Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 7/6 - 8/24 

Storytime: Summer Reading Program 

Children, ages 0-5, along with their parent/ 

caregiver, are invited to hear stories, sing 

songs, dance and make crafts. Track the 

books read in a Summer Reading log to 

earn fun prizes. 

Thursdays @ 2:15PM - 7/7 - 8/18 

Summer Reading: 4th-6th Grade 

Summer Reading Club activities include 

reading together, arts and crafts, learning 

new games and more. Sign up at Rochdale 

Village library and receive a book list, 

reading log and a book to take home. 


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Fridays @ 10:30AM - 7/8 - 8/26 

Read-to-Me: Summer Reading 

Program 

Children, ages 0-5, along with their parent/ 

caregiver, are invited to enjoy books, 

puzzles and toys. Track the books read in 

a Summer Reading log to earn fun prizes. 

If the weather is nice, we’ll enjoy the fun 

outside! 

ROSEDALE 

144-20 243 Street, 718-528-8490 

Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 7/6 - 8/24 

Summer Reading: Read-To-Me 

Children and their parents or caregivers 

enjoy picture books, music, dancing and 

fingerplays as well as age-appropriate arts 

and crafts. 

Wednesdays @ 4:00PM - 7/6 - 8/24 

Summer Reading Grades 1-3 

1st - 3rd Graders are invited to join in this 

fun-filled Summer Reading Activities: book 

discussion, arts & crafts and many more. 

Saturdays @ 12:00PM - 7/9 - 8/27 

Playtime & Craft 

Children 18 months - 5 years old join us 

at our simulated playground for some fun 

time and crafts. 

Mondays @ 1:00PM - 7/11, 7/18, Tuesdays @ 

1:00PM - 7/12, 7/19, Wednesdays @ 1:00PM 

- 7/13, 7/20, Thursdays @ 1:00PM - 7/14, 

7/21 

Google CS First 

Google CS First is a free program that 

increases student access and exposure to 

computer science education through after 

school, in school and summer programs. 

For registration visit www.queenslib.org/ 

CSforKids. 

Mondays @ 4:00PM - 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 

8/8, 8/15, 8/22 

Summer Reading Grades 4-6 

4th - 6th Graders are invited to join in this 

fun-filled Summer Reading Activities: book 

discussion, arts & crafts and many more. 

SOUTH HOLLIS 

204-01 Hollis Ave., 718-465-6779 


Preschool Stories 

Kids hear stories, sing, and dance. 

Tuesdays @ 2:00PM - 7/12 - 8/16, 

Wednesdays @ 2:00PM - 7/6 - 8/17, 

Thursdays @ 2:00PM - 7/7- 8/18, Fridays @ 

2:00PM - 7/8 - 8/19 

Summer Reading program 

Summer Reading Fun and Activities. Kids 

will participate in Arts and Crafts, Movies, 

Games and Storytelling Program every day. 

Wednesdays @ 4:00PM - 7/6 - 8/31, 


Kids Arts and Crafts 

Kids create different summer crafts. 

Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 7/14, 7/21, 8/4, 8/18, 

Friday @ 4:00PM - 7/8 

Kids Film 

Kids watch a children’s movie 

Fridays @ 4:00PM - 7/15, 7/22, 8/5, 8/12 

Kids Game Day 

Kids play different board games. 

SOUTH JAMAICA 

108-41 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. 

718-739-4088 


Workshops for Parents and 

Caregivers of Children with Autism 

At these workshops, we will discuss 

resources available to parents and 

caregivers of children with autism. 



718-529-1660 

Tuesdays @ 3:00PM - 7/5 - 8/16 

Summer Reading Club: Grades 3-6 

3rd - 6th graders are invited to join us 

for summer crafts, games and book 

discussions. 





Toddler Time 


Mondays @ 3:00PM - 7/11 - 8/15 

Summer Reading Club: Grades K-2 

Kindergarten, first, and second graders are 

invited to join us for summer crafts, games, 

and book discussions. 

Wednesdays @ 10:15AM - 7/13 - 8/17 



Wednesdays @ 11:00AM - 7/13 - 8/17 

Toddler Time 


ST. ALBANS 

191-05 Linden Blvd., 718-528-8196 

Tuesdays @ 3:00PM - 7/5 - 8/16 

Read To Me: Summer Reading 

Program at St. Albans 

On Your Mark, Get Set! Reading Fun! 

Children ages 0-5 come in with their 

caregivers to enjoy stories and craft time. 

Caregivers track at-home and library 

reading in a book log. Prizes are given 

out, new readers are developed, and 

new friends are made. Fun for everyone! 


Thursdays @ 2:00PM - 7/7 - 8/18 

School Age Summer Reading Club 

On Your Mark, Get Set, Read! School 

Age children can join in the reading fun. 

Share what you are reading, do a craft 

and meet other children. Receive prizes 

for your reading milestones. Reading 

fun for everyone! Thursday afternoons. 


Fridays @ 2:30PM - 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 

Are You a Forest or a Meadow?: Paint 

Your Story 

Imagine you lived next to a meadow that 

turns into a forest. Paint your story. Where 

would you like to be - in the forest or the 

meadow? Grades 4 to 8. Attend both 

sessions for the chance to win a $25.00 

gift certificate. Your parent/ guardian must 

sign for the certificate. 

STEINWAY 

21-45 31 Street, 718-728-1965 


Baby & Me 

Nursery rhymes, short stories and baby 

movements. 

Fridays @ 11:15AM - 7/8 - 8/19 

Toddler Movements II 

Children’s songs and movements. 

Registration required. 


Mondays @ 10:30AM - 7/11 - 8/15 

Story Time 

Short stories and finger plays for young 

children. 

Mondays @ 11:00AM - 7/11 - 8/15 

Simple Crafts 

Simple crafts for young children. 

SUNNYSIDE 


718-784-3033 

Tuesdays @ 2:30PM - 7/12 - 8/16 

Pen Pal Club 

Write and exchange letters with children 

at other Queens libraries. For children 

going to grade 2 to 6 in September. 

Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 7/13 - 8/10 



Wednesdays @ 11:00AM - 7/13 - 8/10 

Preschool Crafts 

Simple crafts for ages 3 to 5. 

Fridays @ 3:30PM - 7/15 - 8/12 

Story and Crafts 

Come enjoy a story and make a craft to 

take home. For children ages 6 to 12. 

WINDSOR PARK 

79-50 Bell Blvd., 718-468-8300 

Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 7/5, 7/19, 8/2, 8/16 

Lego Building Club 

Children age 6 and up make exciting 

Lego creations. Preregistration is 

required as space is limited. 

Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 7/6 - 8/17 

Summer Storytime, Session 1 

Join us for stories, songs, crafts and 

fun this summer for preschoolers ages 

18 months to 5 years. Preregistration is 

required as space is limited. Children may 

be enrolled in Session 1 or 2, but not both. 

Wednesdays @ 1:30PM - 7/6 - 8/17 

Summer Storytime: Session 2 

Join us for stories, songs, crafts and 

fun this summer for preschoolers ages 

18 months to 5 years. Preregistration is 

required as space is limited. Children 

may be enrolled in Session 1 or 2, but not 

both. 

Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 7/7 - 8/18 

Summer Reading Crafts and Fun 

Join us for a story, crafts and fun, for ages 6-9. 

Preregistration is required as space is limited. 

Fridays @ 4:00PM - 7/8 - 8/19 

Wii Zumba for Kids 

Come shake it up in this fun Zumba Dance 

class for kids. There is no live presenter and 

participants must sign a release form before 

joining this class. Please wear sneakers and 

comfortable clothes. This program is for ages 

7 and up. Pre-registration is required and 

space is limited. 

Saturdays @ 3:00PM - 7/9 - 8/13 

Fun with Science 

Join us for interactive and fun science 

experiments. For ages 7-13. Pre-registration 

is required and space is limited. 

Mondays @ 5:00PM (except 7/4) 

Chess for Kids 

Children ages 6-13 are invited to play chess 

with children their age. There will be an 

instructor for beginners. Preregistration is 

required, as space is limited. 

Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 7/12, 7/26, 8/9 

Pen Pal Club 

As part of the Summer Reading program, 

children in grades 2-6 will be matched with a 

pen pal from Bay Terrace or Sunnyside libraries, 

giving them the opportunity to improve their 

writing and spelling skills and make new friends 

who are not really that far away. Preregistration 

is required as space is limited. 

WOODHAVEN 



Lego Hour 

Come and get your Lego on! Ages 6 - 12. 

Tuesdays @ 10:30AM - 7/5 - 8/23 

Kickoff to Kindergarten 

Parents and other caregivers can help young 

children learn the key skills they need to be 

successful in school well before they start 

kindergarten. During 8 weekly sessions, 

library staff and early childhood teachers will 

“teach” and “coach” parents and caregivers 

how to use book-reading, games, and 

hands-on activities to help build the most 

important language skills. 

Tuesdays @ 2:00PM - 7/5 - 8/23 

Chess Club 

Learn to play or play a game. Ages 6 & up. 

Wednesdays @ 10:15AM - 7/6 - 8/17 

Toddler Music 

Join us for songs, dancing, instruments, 

and a craft. Ages 1 - 3 yrs. 

Wednesdays @ 11:15AM - 7/6 - 8/17 

Mommy or Daddy and Me 

A lap-sit program for babies and their 

caregivers. Songs, stories, nursery rhymes 

and free play. Birth - 1 year. 

Wednesdays @ 2:00PM - 7/6 - 8/17 

K-2 Grade Book Club 

Read a book, play games, and make a 

craft! For grades K - 2. 

Mondays @ 2:00PM - 7/11 - 8/22 

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 

Book Club 

Join us as we read “Mrs. Frisby and the 

Rats of NIMH,” by Robert C. O’Brien for 

Summer Reading. Craft time included! 

Mondays @ 4:00PM - 7/11 - 8/22 

Movie Making 

Make a movie at the library! Then we put 

it on YouTube! All participants must have 

permission slip signed by parents. Ages 

8 -15. See what we’ve done here: https:// 

www.youtube.com/user/WoodhavenFilms 


Mosaic CD Coasters 


Thursdays @ 2:00PM - 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/11, 8/18 

Puzzle Hour 

Try and piece together one of our many 

fabulous puzzles! Ages 6 & up. 


Lanyard 


Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/11, 8/18 

S.T.E.A.M. Thursdays 

Kids ages 8-15 participate in STEAM 

(Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, 

and Math) for knowledge and hands-on 

activities. 

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Fridays @ 10:15AM - 7/15 - 8/19 

Toddler Time 


Fridays @ 2:00PM - 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/12, 

8/19 

Summer Challenge! 

Challenge yourself this summer! Learn your 

times tables, learn to write cursive, and 

more! Ages 6 - 15 


Pixel Art 



Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? 




Origami 



Harry Potter Party 

Celebrate the new Harry Potter book with 

Harry Potter fun! For ages 8 - 15! 


Zentangle Art 



Escape the Library! 

Use your wits to solve puzzles to... Escape 

from the library! For ages 8 - 15! 


3D Art 



The Price is Right 




Friendship Bracelets 


WOODSIDE 

54-22 Skillman Ave., 718-429-4700 

Fridays @ 11:00AM - 7/8 - 8/26 

Zumba for Kids! 

Helps develop a healthy lifestyle and 

combines fitness routines and activities 

that are fun for kids. 

CALLING ALL POETS! 

Sharpen your pencils and submit to our 2016 Summer 

Poetry Contest. Categories are open from Grade 4 to 

post high-school/adult. This year, the theme is Get In 

The Game. There’s no limit to your creativity, but please 

keep it under 250 words. 

QUEENS LIBRARY 

SUMMER POETRY CONTEST 2016 

All entries must be submitted by July 31, 2016. To find out how to 

submit, visit queenslib.org/poetrycontest2016. 

queenslib.org/poetrycontest2016 


SUMMER PROGRAMS 

AT QUEENS LIBRARY 

There’s something for everyone. Write a poem, 

rock out to music, and learn computer science. 

Plus, kids and teens can enjoy free nutritious meals. 

We know you’ll find something to love. 

SUMMER READING 

SUMMER MEALS 

POETRY CONTEST 

BATTLE OF THE BANDS 

GOOGLE CS FIRST 

PROGRAMS FOR OLDER ADULTS 

GRACIE BOOK CLUB: 

An initiative by NYC First Lady Chirlane McCray 

To find out how to make this the best summer ever, 

visit queenslib.org/summerprograms16 

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