Happy Independence Day!

ADULTS
Tuesday @ 10:30AM - 7/26
Introduction to the Internet
In this class participants will learn the
basics of using the computer.
Thursday @ 5:00PM - 7/28
Family Cycling 101 (in English and Spanish)
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
Doing Your Business With a Low
Marketing Budget (in Spanish)
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.
Saturday @ 10:00AM - 7/9
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.
Saturday @ 3:00PM - 7/16
Foot Jewelry Workshop for Adults
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
57-04 Marathon Parkway
718-225-3550
Monday @ 5:30PM - 7/11, Thursday @
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
92-25 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
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
Book Discussion Group
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.
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