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89-11 Merrick Boulevard

Jamaica, NY 11432

(718) 990-0700 Wheelchair Accessible

Mon	9:00 AM	-	9:00 PM
Tue	1:00 PM	-	9:00 PM
Wed	9:00 AM	-	9:00 PM
Thu	9:00 AM	-	9:00 PM
Fri	9:00 AM	-	7:00 PM
Sat	9:00 AM	-	7:00 PM
Sun	12:00 PM	-	5:00 PM

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Enrich Your Life Today

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Saturday Science Lab

Explore our world with the Discovery Team! Elementary school age children investigate the workings of the world around them through hands-on explorations. Parents and other adult caregivers are encouraged to join us for family learning.

May 25 @ 11:00 AM

Zumba Fitness Fun for Kids

Explore dance and movement to the sound of international music with Lauren Singer! Zumba steps will be simplified for children ages 4-7, who should wear comfortable shoes and bring a towel and a bottle of water. Space is limited and available first come, first served.

May 25 @ 2:00 PM

Intermediate Microsoft PowerPoint

Learn how to customize your PowerPoint presentation. In this workshop, you will learn how to create slide animations and transitions, insert text boxes, change themes and colors and insert tables, shapes and charts. Please call 718-990-8625 or visit the Job Information Center to preregister, or preregister online.

May 25 @ 2:00 PM

Pigeon's Birthday Party

Pigeon, the star of "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus" and other picture books by Mo Willems, just turned 10 years old. Let's celebrate with stories, games and a craft for children in grades K-3!

May 25 @ 3:30 PM

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

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Directions

F Train Train to the 169th street station

Numerous buses go to the 165^th Street Bus Terminal

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