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The Battle of the Bands Is Almost Here!
The 3rd Annual Battle of the Bands is this Thursday, July 27, at 7 p.m., and we're excited to finally bring our talented young musicians to the stage!
You probably have some last-minute questions, like...
Where is the Battle being held?
The beautiful 2,100-seat Colden Auditorium at Queens ...
Enter the Naturalize NY Lottery!
Green card holders: Enter the Naturalize NY lottery today for the chance to have your citizenship application costs waived!
Winners will receive a $725 voucher to cover the cost of applying for citizenship. The deadline to register for the lottery is Friday, July 28.
You ...
Summer Poetry Contest 2017
Can you rhyme? Know what a haiku is?
Entries are now open for the Summer Poetry Contest 2017! Send in your best poem for a chance to be published in Queens Library Magazine.
This year, the theme is Build A Better World. There’s no limit to your creativity, but please keep it under 250 ...
Join Us at National Night Out 2017!
Queens Library takes great honor in participating in the annual National Night Out Against Crime, which happens this year on Tuesday, August 1.
You can join your local library and your local police precinct for delicious food, wonderful activities, and an opportunity to connect with the police ...
Run the River with Queens Library!
Once again, Queens Library is partnering with the Randall’s Island Park Alliance for Run the River, a 5K fun run on Randall’s Island, on Saturday, October 28!
Now in its eighth year, you can run to protect the waterways, wetlands, and recreational areas of Randall’s Island ...
Launch Your Food Business with Jamaica FEASTS!
Calling all aspiring food entrepreneurs: Jamaica FEASTS is back!
This completely FREE incubator program was created to provide resources to those who are looking to start and run their own food-based business.
Learn the fundamentals with our hands-on workshops, receive a one-on-one session with an industry expert, and ...
Young Adult Literacy Program: Pre-Register Now!
Are you interested in getting your High School Equivalency, but not sure where to start?
The Young Adult Literacy Program (YALP) is here to help!
This program is open to students ages 16–24, and offers four days of classes per week, as well as one day of service learning and job shadowing to help build your ...
Join Us on Our Mobile Library Tour!
Queens Library's Mobile Library will be touring the borough throughout the month of July.
Visit the Mobile Library to borrow books, sign up for a library card, and more!
Our stops will include public schools, veterans' health care facilities, and the 3rd Annual Battle of the Bands at Queens College's Colden ...
Summer Meals For Kids & Teens
Summer Meals are here! For children and teens up to 18 years old, free, nutritious Summer Meals are available from now until Friday, September 1.
Meals are available Monday - Friday, from 1pm - 2pm, at 35 Queens Library locations. Enrollment is not required. Queens Library is honored to partner ...
Queens Library 2017 Gala
The Queens Library Foundation’s 2017 Annual Gala will take place on Tuesday, October 17, at the Queens Museum.
Nearly 300 supporters of the Library attended last year’s Gala to pay tribute to our special honorees and the Library’s mission and customers.
This year’s ...
 Jul 28 11:30AM --to-- 12:00PM Toddler TimeLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required Children and their parents/caregivers can enjoy story time with books, singing songs and dancing. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jul 28 12:00PM --to-- 12:30PM Toddlers Color, Craft and PlaytimeLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required Children ages 12 months to 3 years can enjoy coloring, making a simple craft and playing with toys. Registration is not required. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jul 31 3:30PM --to-- 4:00PM Preschoolers StorytimeLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required Children ages 3-5 years accompanied by a parent/adult caregiver will listen to stories, sing songs, dance, perform fingerplays and play with various musical instruments. Preregistration is not required. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jul 31 4:00PM --to-- 4:30PM Preschoolers Arts and CraftsLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required Children ages 3-5 accompanied by a parent/adult caregiver will work on different arts and crafts projects each week. Preregistration is not required. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Aug 2 3:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Creative Writing WorkshopLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required Children ages 6-12 and teens will recreate the books they are reading during the summer. | ||||||||||||||||||
Aug 9 3:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Book TalkLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required Participants will learn to "talk up" the books they are reading during the summer without giving away the ending. For children ages 6-12 years old and teens. | ||||||||||||||||||
Aug 22 3:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Magic Show with Speedo The Clown and CompanyLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required This fun-filled event for children will feature balloon-twisting and magic! | ||||||||||||||||||
Aug 23 2:30PM --to-- 3:15PM Play Hooray Time for PreschoolersLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required A fun-filled music and interactive play for preschoolers with their caregivers. Please register at the Library. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sep 6 11:00AM --to-- 12:00PM Toddlers Coloring & Craft TimeLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required Children ages 12 months to 3 years with parents or caregivers can enjoy coloring and making a beautiful craft. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Sep 13 11:00AM --to-- 12:00PM Family PlaytimeLocation: Auburndale Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. Children ages 12 months to 3 years and their caretakers can enjoy bonding and playing with various dolls and toys. Space is limited. Please register at the library. Registration starts on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Sep 28 3:30PM --to-- 4:00PM Preschooler StorytimeLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required Children ages 3-5 years with caretakers will enjoy listening to stories, singing songs and dancing. Registration is not required. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Sep 28 4:00PM --to-- 4:30PM Preschooler Arts & CraftsLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required For each session, children ages 3-5 years with caretakers will work on various arts and crafts projects. Registration is not required. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Free computer access is available at all the libraries. The Auburndale Community Library has:
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International Language Collections at the Auburndale Community Library include:
Special Interest/Noteworthy Collections at the Community Library include:
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| Child Care / Preschools | ||
Almodovar-Mastrototaro, Jennifer 29-50 170 Street, Apartment PVT Flushing NY , 11358 phone: (718) 353-7688 | Chou, Yun-Feng 46-02 194th Street, 1st floor Flushing NY , 11358 phone: (718) 327-1282 | Roses Daycare 137-40 45th Avenue, Apartment #4K Flushing NY , 11355 phone: (718) 762-2152 |
Precious Angels Daycare 139-29 34th Road, #A5 Flushing NY , 11354 phone: (718) 961-2594 | Community Nursery School at the Church on the Hill 167-07 35th Avenue Queens NY , 11358 phone: (718) 539-0732 | The Corner School Nursery and Kindergarten 150-03 Bayside Avenue Flushing NY , 11354 phone: (718) 445-2811 |
Montessori School of Bayside 34-57 Francis Lewis Boulevard Queens NY , 11358 | Sweet Angels Nursery School II 27-11 Bayside Lane Queens NY , 11358 | |
| Community Board | ||
| Community Organizations & Services | ||
Auburndale Improvement Association P.O. Box 580331, Station A Flushing NY , 11358 | North East Flushing Civil Association peteron@verizon.net | |
| Fire Department | ||
Ladder Company 167 36-18 Francis Lewis Boulevard Flushing NY , 11358 | ||
| Local Hospitals | ||
| Local Newspapers | ||
Queens Chronicle | ||
| Parks and Playgrounds | ||
| Police Department | ||
| Post Office | ||
Bay Terrace 21271 26th Avenue Bayside NY , 11360-9993 phone: (800) 275-8777 | ||
| Private / Parochial Schools | ||
| Public Elementary Schools | ||
| Senior Centers | ||
Selfhelp Clearview Senior Center 208-11 26th Avenue Bayside NY , 11360 phone: (718) 224-7888 | ||
| Elected Officials | |
| NYC Council Hon. Paul Vallone District19@council.nyc.gov | |
District Office Address 42-40 Bell Boulevard, Suite 507 Bayside NY, 11361 phone: (718) 619-8611 fax: (718) 631-4100 | Manhattan Office Address 250 Broadway, Suite 1841 New York NY, 10007 phone: 212-788-7250 fax: 212-788-1860 |
| NYS Assembly Hon. Edward C. Braunstein BraunsteinE@nyassembly.gov | |
District Office 213-33 39th Avenue, Suite 238 Bayside NY, 11361 phone: (718) 357-3588 fax: (718) 357-5947 | Albany Office LOB, Room 557 Albany NY , 12248 phone: (518) 455-5425 fax: (518) 455-4648 |
| NYS Senate Hon. Tony Avella Avella@nysenate.gov | |
District Office 38-50 Bell Boulevard, Suite C Bayside NY, 11361 phone: (718) 357-3094 fax: (718) 357-3491 | Albany Office Room 902, Legislative Office Building Albany NY, 12247 phone: (518) 455-2210 fax: (518) 426-6736 |
| Boro President Hon. Melinda Katz Info@queensbp.org | |
| Mayor Hon. Bill de Blasio | |
| US Congress Hon. Thomas Souzzi | |
District Office 250-02 Northern Boulevard Little Neck NY, 11021 phone: (718) 631-0400 fax: (631) 923-3660 | Legislative Office 2457 Rayburn HOB DC Washington , 20516 phone: (202) 225-3335 fax: (202) 225-4669 |
History
In 1901, President L.H. Green of the New England Development and Improvement Company named Auburndale after his New England hometown. Previously the ninety acres had been the farm of Mr. Thomas Willet. Auburndale was born in 1901 as a housing development.
During the twentieth century, New York City experienced one of the most rapid population increases in history. With the railroad expansion and the creation of the city of Greater New York, Queens was no longer a backwater to the cities of Brooklyn and New York. Queens’ population grew steadily through to the 1940s. Bridges linked Queens to both Manhattan and the Bronx. After World War II, Auburndale’s population and demographics exploded. The GI Bill recipients coupled with immigrants fleeing post-war Europe flooded into Queens. By the 1960s, Auburndale did not look anything like a family farm.
The most dramatic changes occurred in the last two decades of the 1900s, from 1980-2000. As census records for 2000 show, the population of foreign-born immigrants has reached forty percent. Many of these speak a language other than English at home. High density housing is now the norm, replacing single family dwellings.
The library at Auburndale was established in the year 1930 when the developer of the area and the local Democratic Club provided space in the form of a store, rent-free. The library moved twice since then to rented store facilities on 32nd Avenue. City funds for the new branch were first approved in May 1964, and a Federal grant of $103,375 was approved in June 1966 under the Library Services and Construction Act. On October 20, 1969, A city–owned facility was opened at the present site in October 2010, after 4 months renovation, the modern high- technology Auburndale Library was reopened with fully RFID equipped and self-check in .machine.
Special Services
AARP Defensive Driving Class Book Club Discussion Chess Club Meeting Poetry Club Please call 718-352-2027 for details
Friends Group
Hours & Locations
25-55 Francis Lewis Boulevard
Flushing, NY 11358
(718) 352-2027 
| Mon | 12:00 PM | - | 8:00 PM |
| Tue | 1:00 PM | - | 6:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM | - | 6:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM | - | 8:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM | - | 6:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM | - | 5:00 PM |
| Sun | Closed | ||
