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89-11 Merrick Boulevard

Jamaica, NY 11432

(718) 990-0700   Wheelchair Accessible

Mon9:00 AM-9:00 PM
Tue1:00 PM-9:00 PM
Wed9:00 AM-9:00 PM
Thu9:00 AM-9:00 PM
Fri9:00 AM-7:00 PM
Sat9:00 AM-7:00 PM
Sun12:00 PM-5:00 PM
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Hip Hop Appreciation with Hip Hop Book Club

Join Queens Library and the Hip Hop Book Club for a journey down memory lane in this Hip Hop appreciation celebration. We will hear from Kid Lucky, a hip hop vocalist and creator of beat rhyming, a style that combines beatboxing and word rhyming.

May 25 @ 4:00 PM

Sunday Movies at Central: "Skyfall"

Bond’s loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. When MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost. Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Javier Bardem; Columbia Pictures; directed by Sam Mendes; rated PG-13; 143 minutes; 2012

May 26 @ 2:00 PM

Rally at Central

Do you love your library? Join us in standing up against proposed budget cuts.
Proposed budget cuts are threatening Library service in this community.

May 28 @ 11:00 AM

Central Rally with Local 1321

Join Local 1321, library staff and library lovers to advocate on behalf of Queens Library. We must see the proposed budget cuts restored to save jobs and service hours.

May 28 @ 11:00 AM

Homework Lab

Finish homework or work on a project at Homework Lab! Laptops will be available for use.

May 28 @ 3:30 PM, May 30 @ 3:30 PM

Internet for Beginners

In this single-session workshop, participants will learn how to search the web for reliable resources and how to navigate a website. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are necessary. Preregistration is required by phone or in person at the Cyber Center Desk. For details, please call 718-990-0769.

May 28 @ 6:00 PM

Small Business Workshop

Do you have an idea for a business? This workshop will teach you how to develop a business plan, create a demand for a product or service, set goals and objectives, create budgets and timelines, identify ...

May 28 @ 7:00 PM, Jun 4 @ 7:00 PM, Jun 11 @ 7:00 PM, Jun 18 @ 7:00 PM, Jun 25 @ 7:00 PM

Email for Beginners

Learn how to send and receive emails and get a general overview of email etiquette. Students must possess basic mouse and keyboarding skills. Preregistration is required by phone by calling 718-990-0769 or in person at the Cyber Center Desk.

May 29 @ 9:30 AM

Sewing Circle for Women (in Bengali)

Learn how to turn sewing skills into a career and earn money working for yourself. Bring your friends!

May 29 @ 10:00 AM

Resumes and Cover Letters

Do your resume and cover letter stand out from the crowd? Make them the best they can be. This workshop will cover how to get started, types of resumes, what to include and exclude, and tips for making your resume and cover letter stronger. Visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625 for more information.

May 29 @ 10:00 AM

Directions

F Train Train to the 169th street station

From the West: Take the Midtown Tunnel to the Long Island Expressway to the Grand Central Parkway East. Exit GCP at Parsons Blvd. Take service road to the light (Parsons.) Turn right; continue south to Hillside Ave. Make a left onto Hillside and continue to Merrick Blvd, turn right. Drive two blocks down, the Library entrance is between 89th and 90th Aves.


For directions from other locations please contact the Information Desk at 718-990-0778

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