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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. Thursday @ 5:00PM - 8/4 Family Movie: “Little Giants” Misfits form their own team to defeat the best peewee football team. Rated PG, 1994. Saturday @ 2:00PM - 8/6 Lincoln Center Local Screening: 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 Drop Off Your Food Scraps With the NYC Compost Project 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. Thursday @ 6:00PM - 7/14 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 . Thursday @ 5:00PM - 8/18 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. Thursday @ 2:00PM - 8/25 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. Saturday @ 3:00PM - 7/23 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 Saturday @ 3:00PM - 7/9 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. Saturday @ 1:00PM - 7/9 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. Saturday @ 2:30PM - 7/16 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. 22 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE

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. Saturday @ 2:30PM - 7/30 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. Thursday @ 6:00PM - 7/7 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 249-01 Northern Blvd. 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 Saturday @ 2:30PM - 7/2 Family Movie Matinee! This week’s featured film is “Cats and Dogs Revenge of Kitty Galore.” Saturday @ 2:30PM - 8/6 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 Saturday @ 1:30PM - 7/23 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 Drop Off Your Food Scraps With the NYC Compost Project See Briarwood; 7/5. 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* Wednesday @ 6:30PM - 7/20 Lincoln Center Local Screening: 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* Saturday @ 2:00PM - 7/30 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 July/August 2016 23

ALL AGES<br />

Monday @ 3:30PM - 8/1<br />

Family Movie: “Mighty Ducks”<br />

A self-centered lawyer is sentenced to<br />

community service coaching a rag-tag<br />

youth hockey team.<br />

Thursday @ 5:00PM - 8/4<br />

Family Movie: “Little Giants”<br />

Misfits form their own team to defeat the<br />

best peewee football team. Rated PG, 1994.<br />

Saturday @ 2:00PM - 8/6<br />

Lincoln Center Local Screening:<br />

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln<br />

Center “Mozart Celebration”<br />

Enjoy a festive all-Mozart program<br />

featuring the Piano Trio in B-flat major, the<br />

Horn Quintet in E-flat major, and the Viola<br />

Quintet in C major.<br />

Monday @ 3:30PM - 8/8<br />

Family Movie: “D2: The Mighty<br />

Ducks”<br />

Get in the Game and join us to watch “The<br />

Mighty Ducks 2.” Rated PG, 1994.<br />

Monday @ 2:00PM - 8/29<br />

Family Movie: “The Rookie”<br />

A Texas baseball coach makes a deal with<br />

his high school team - if they make it to the<br />

playoffs, he’ll try out for a major league<br />

team. Rated G, 2002.<br />

BROADWAY<br />

40-20 Broadway, 718-721-2462<br />

Saturdays @ 11:00AM - 7/2 – 8/27<br />

Drop Off Your Food Scraps With the<br />

NYC Compost Project<br />

See Briarwood; 7/5.<br />

Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 7/7 – 8/25<br />

New Writing, New Stories with NY<br />

Writers Coalition<br />

This group focuses on generating new<br />

writing in a supportive environment.<br />

Your workshop leader will supply<br />

writing prompts, and people of all<br />

experience levels are welcome. Writing<br />

materials will be provided, so just bring<br />

yourself! For more on NYWC, visit www.<br />

nywriterscoalition.org.<br />

Thursday @ 6:00PM - 7/14<br />

The Empowered Garden<br />

Learn gardening tips on how to protect you<br />

and your vegetable garden from unwanted<br />

insects and attract beneficial ones.<br />

CENTRAL LIBRARY<br />

89-11 Merrick Blvd., 718-990-0778<br />

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

Classic Movie Thursdays @ 2<br />

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

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

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

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

Came in From the Cold” (1964)<br />

Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 7/7 – 8/4<br />

Portuguese Beginner Conversation<br />

Class<br />

This course introduces the basic elements<br />

of the Portuguese language within a<br />

cultural context. Emphasis is on the<br />

development of basic vocabulary. Develop<br />

basic listening, speaking, reading, and<br />

writing skills.<br />

Monday @ 3:30PM - 8/15<br />

Family Movie: “D3: The Mighty<br />

Ducks”<br />

The unruly team of hockey misfits grows<br />

up a bit and receives scholarships to a<br />

prestigious prep school, where they take<br />

on the snotty varsity team. Rated PG, 1996<br />

.<br />

Thursday @ 5:00PM - 8/18<br />

Family Movie: “Angels in the<br />

Outfield”<br />

A boy prays for a chance to have a family if<br />

the California Angels win the pennant, and<br />

angels are assigned to make it happen.<br />

Rated PG, 1994.<br />

Monday @ 2:00PM - 8/22<br />

Family Movie: “Field of Dreams”<br />

An Iowa corn farmer, hearing voices,<br />

interprets them as a command to build a<br />

baseball diamond in his fields. Rated PG,<br />

1989.<br />

Thursday @ 2:00PM - 8/25<br />

Movie: “Space Jam”<br />

Michael Jordan agrees to help the Looney<br />

Tunes play a basketball game vs. alien<br />

slavers to determine their freedom. Rated<br />

PG, 1996.<br />

Mondays @ 5:00PM - 7/11 – 8/22<br />

“We Are New York” English<br />

Conversation Classes<br />

“We Are New York” is an Emmy Awardwinning<br />

television show created to<br />

help immigrant New Yorkers practice<br />

English while informing them of the city’s<br />

resources. The Broadway Library will be<br />

hosting this 10-session program to help<br />

people practice speaking conversational<br />

English while learning about health, social,<br />

educational and employment services.<br />

Saturday @ 3:00PM - 7/23<br />

Marcie Castro Sings Bossa Nova, Afro-<br />

Cuban, Mexican Boleros and More<br />

An eclectic mix of songs from Mexico,<br />

Cuba, and Brazil.<br />

CAMBRIA HEIGHTS<br />

218-13 Linden Blvd., 718-528-3535<br />

Saturday @ 3:00PM - 7/9<br />

Brandee Younger Jazz Duo<br />

Brandee Younger, a versatile artist who<br />

has been proven to defy genres and<br />

labels, has created a unique niche in both<br />

traditional and non-traditional harp arenas.<br />

Enjoy selections of Dorothy Ashby, Alice<br />

Coltrane, Stevie Wonder, and more.<br />

Saturday @ 1:00PM - 7/9<br />

Queens Memory at King Manor<br />

King Manor Museum will open its doors<br />

to host the Queens Memory team as we<br />

scan your photographs, postcards and<br />

other memorabilia and save them to a<br />

thumb drive you can take home. Location:<br />

King Manor Museum, 150-03 Jamaica Ave,<br />

Jamaica<br />

Tuesday @ 5:00PM - 7/12<br />

Queens Memory at King Manor<br />

See Central; 7/9.<br />

Saturday @ 2:30PM - 7/16<br />

Duke Ellington Rediscovered –<br />

Concert with Opera & Jazz Vocalist<br />

Candice Hoyes<br />

Candice Hoyes’ recent independentlyreleased<br />

debut album, On a Turquoise<br />

Cloud, climbed to #10 on the American<br />

Jazz charts and was selected “one of<br />

the best albums of 2015” by SoulTrain.<br />

com. A classically-trained vocalist, Hoyes<br />

has performed as soloist at international<br />

festivals as well as Carnegie Hall and<br />

Lincoln Center. Here, she will perform<br />

songs by jazz great Duke Ellington.<br />

22 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE

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