Happy Independence Day!

ADULTS
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.
Saturday @ 2:30PM - 8/6
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
193-20 Horace Harding Expressway
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.
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