Happy Independence Day!

ADULTS
RIDGEWOOD
20-12 Madison Street, 718-821-4770
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.
Saturday @ 3:00PM - 8/13
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.
ROCHDALE VILLAGE
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.
Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 7/13
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.
Saturday @ 1:00PM - 7/30
Foot Jewelry Workshop for Adults
See “Baisley Park,” 8/11.
SOUTH HOLLIS
204-01 Hollis Ave., 718-465-6779
Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 7/14, 7/21, 7/28
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. Space is limited.
Participation is on a first come, first-served basis.
Thursday @ 12:00PM - 8/4
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!
Saturday @ 3:00PM - 8/6
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.
SOUTH JAMAICA
108-41 Guy R. Brewer Blvd.
718-739-4088
Mondays @ 7:00PM - 7/18, 8/15
Book Discussion Group
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.
Saturday @ 3:00PM - 7/23
Chic Jewelry Making Workshop
Melody Burns teaches participants
how to make a wire-wrapped bracelet.
Preregistration is required.
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