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One Book, One New York: Cast Your Vote!
Imagine all New Yorkers reading and talking about the same book at the same time!
The NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and New York Magazine have announced the return of One Book, One New York, the exciting city-wide initiative that brings book-loving New Yorkers together to read the same book at the same ...
Celebrate Earth Day at Queens Library!
April 22 is Earth Day, and we're marking the occasion with arts & crafts, celebrations, science workshops, and more.
Plus, you can watch several Earth Day-themed movies on Kanopy, our on-demand video streaming service, all for free with your library card.
Join us for our special programs before ...
Celebrate National Poetry Month At The Library
April is National Poetry Month and we’ve got something planned for the poet in everyone.
We’ve gathered our list of recommendations from our collections, including books by poets and films about poets.
We also invite you to come to our poetry open mics and poetry slams, join in poetry writing events at your ...
Queens Library Magazine
The new issue of Queens Library Magazine is out now!
Queens Library Magazine combines great library-themed feature stories and two months' worth of information about our free programs, services, and special events, and it's available at your neighborhood library or ...
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 ...
 Apr 23 3:00PM --to-- 4:00PM STACKS AfterschoolLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Join us at the library for a free after-school program! STACKS is a curriculum based after-school program that assists children with their homework assignments and projects, and do a curriculum based writing activity or craft after homework hour. Ages 6-14. Hours are 3:00-5:30pm. Transportation not provided. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Apr 24 4:00PM --to-- 4:45PM Nutrition WorkshopLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Children learn healthy eating and exercise habits that support their growing bodies. Children will have the opportunity to create and eat a healthy meal! Children with allergies should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Space is limited. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Apr 25 11:00AM --to-- 11:45AM Toddler Learning CenterLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Toddler Learning Center is open to young children aged from 18 – 38 months. Parents will learn about nutrition, speech development, early literacy, and parenting skills, while toddlers become familiar with social environments and peer interactions. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Apr 25 4:00PM --to-- 5:30PM Baisley STEM Makerspace: Earth Day PlaydoughLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required In honor of Earth Day, children will use measuring techniques and discuss the chemical and physical reactions as they create their own Earth Day playdough! Ages 4-12. Space and materials are limited. Children younger than 7 years old must be accompanied by a grown-up. | ||||||||||||||||||
 Apr 26 5:30PM --to-- 6:30PM "King" Solomon Hicks - The Ties Between Blues & Jazz | ||||||||||||||||||
 Apr 27 11:30AM --to-- 12:30PM Computer Class For AdultLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Learn the basics of how to use a computer, email, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint. Space is limited. Preregistration is required in person. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Apr 27 12:15PM --to-- 1:00PM My Baby and MeLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Babies and their accompanying grown-up can enjoy stories, music, nursery rhymes, toys, and peer interaction! Families will have the opportunity to connect with each other for support and resources. Ages 6mo-2yrs. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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May 1 4:00PM --to-- 4:45PM Fun-tastic Family Sing AlongLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required A fun-tastic sing along for the whole family. | ||||||||||||||||||
May 2 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Literacy Inc.Location: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Literacy connects children with opportunity. Literacy Inc. (LINC) engages families and community members to support young readers. Children listen to a read aloud and write a reader's response. LINC staff members assist children in the development of a strong reader's response. K-4th grade. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 May 3 5:30PM --to-- 6:30PM Thrive OverviewLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Did you know that a connection to mental health support is free and confidential in NYC 24 hours a day, 7 days a week? Come learn more about this helpful resource available for all New Yorkers. | ||||||||||||||||||
May 4 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Fun FridayLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Join us at the library for Fun Friday. Children will use various craft materials to create a masterpiece! Space and materials are limited. Children 7 yrs and under must be accompanied by an adult. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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May 7 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Bugging OutLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Are all bugs insects? Identify insect body parts using hands-on diagrams and models; discover garden critters and the roles they play. Participants will take home a flowering plant. | ||||||||||||||||||
May 7 6:00PM --to-- 6:45PM But It's Not My LifeLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Do you have difficult days sometimes? Would you like to be encouraged? Created by health advocates Tyresa and Tiffany, But It's Not My Life is a campaign that focuses on chronic autoimmune disease awareness and living a positive life. Join us for the motivational and educational program. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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May 8 4:00PM --to-- 5:15PM Kids Creative Crafts: Bird CraftLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Spring is in full swing! Join us at the library as we create a fun bird craft! Ages 4-12. | ||||||||||||||||||
 May 16 11:00AM --to-- 11:45AM Toddler TimeLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Storytime is a great way to foster literacy skills and encourage reading! Children 2-4 years old accompanied by an adult are invited to the library for read alouds, finger plays, music, and peer interaction. Families will have the opportunity to connect with each other for support and resources. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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May 17 6:15PM --to-- 7:15PM Soulful JazzLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Enjoy a fusion of jazz and soul with the smooth velvety vocals and saxophone stylings of Maverick Gaither who puts a jazz spin on songs like "I’ll Be Around" (The Spinners), "Let’s Stay Together" (Al Green), and "Glow Of Love" (Luther Vandross) and puts a soulful twist on tunes from jazz greats John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Grover Washington, Jr. and Louis Armstrong. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 May 21 6:00PM --to-- 7:00PM Join the Friends of the Baisley Park Library GroupLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Do you care about the Baisley Park community? Do you want to make a difference? Join the Friends of the Baisley Park Library and create change in your own backyard. As a friend, you'll participate in advocacy initiatives to request funding, coordinate fundraising events to raise money, and attend frequent meetings to discuss future plans and activities. | ||||||||||||||||||
May 22 4:00PM --to-- 5:15PM Spa Day at the LibraryLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Join us at the library for some relaxation and pampering. Children are encouraged to join us to learn about tips that will help them focus during homework, class, and test taking. In addition, children will have the opportunity to get a hand massage, paint their nails, create and use a lip scrub, and make their own lip balm! Ages 7 and up. Limited space and materials. Children with allergies should attend with a parent/guardian. | ||||||||||||||||||
May 24 5:30PM --to-- 6:30PM Nutrition Workshop for ParentsLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Parents will learn healthy eating and exercise habits that support their child's growing bodies. Children are welcome to join the workshop with their parents. | ||||||||||||||||||
Jun 1 4:00PM --to-- 5:15PM Summer Reading: Fun FridayLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Join us at the library for Fun Friday. Children will use various craft materials to create a masterpiece!Space and materials are limited; please arrive early. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Childcare centers with more than 5 children must call to register. Call 718-529-1590. 6/1- Design Your Own Backpack Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jun 5 4:00PM --to-- 4:45PM Sciencetellers Presents The Wild West Science ShowLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required ScienceTellers will use science in storytelling in their new show "The Wild West." | ||||||||||||||||||
Jun 11 4:00PM --to-- 4:45PM Anti-Bullying Workshop: Becoming a Change AgentLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required This workshop will provide students with an exciting and interactive way to combat peer-to-peer bullying. | ||||||||||||||||||
Jun 12 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Queens Library Rocks! with Drum Beats Percussionist Freddy DugaurdLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required This upbeat and engaging three session drum workshop will have children rocking to the beat. Percussionist Freddy Dugard will kick-off Summer Reading "Library Rocks" with musical style and rhythmic patterns. Beginners and experinced participants are welcome. For children 8 to 12. Space is limited. Preregistration is required. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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International Language Collections at the Baisley Park Community Library include:
Special Interest/Noteworthy Collections at the Baisley Park Community Library include:
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| Community Board | ||
Queens Community Board District # 12 90-28 161st Street Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718)658-3308 fax: (718)739-6997 | ||
| Community Organizations & Services | ||
Afro-American Parents #2 112-06 Sutphin Blvd. Jamaica NY , 11435 phone: (718) 322-9080 | Afro-American Parents #1 117-16 Stuphin Blvd. Jamaica NY , 11434 phone: (718) 322-2030 | Quick Start Head Start 126-22 150 Street S. Ozone Park NY , 11434 phone: (718)659-6928 |
| Fire Department | ||
Engine 302 Ladder 155 143-15 Rockaway Blvd. | ||
| Local Hospitals | ||
Cath Medical Center Brooklyn 8825 153rd Street Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718)558-6900 | Mary Immaculate Hospital 15211 89 Ave. Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718)558-2000 | |
Long Island Jewish Medical Center Merrick Blvd. Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718)291-5400 | ||
| Local Newspapers | ||
Press of Southeast Queens 150-50 14th Road Whitestone NY, 11357 phone: (718) 357-7400 fax: (718) 357-9417 | Laurelton Times Timesledger Newspapers timesledgernews@cnglocal.com 41-02 Bell Blvd 2 fl Bayside NY, 11361 phone: (718) 229-0300 | |
Queens Chronicle letters@qchron.com 62-33 Woodhaven Blvd Rego Park NY, 11374 phone: (718) 205-8000 fax: (718) 205-0150 | ||
| Parks and Playgrounds | ||
Baisley Pond Park Foch, Rockaway Boulevard | Dr. Charles Drew Memorial Park Van Wyck, 116 Avenue, 140 Street,115 Avenue | Van Wyck Playground Van Wyck Exwy, Rockaway Boulevard, 140 Street, |
| Police Department | ||
| Post Office | ||
Rochdale Village Post Office 165100 Baisley Boulevard Jamaica NY , 11434 phone: (718) 723-1726 | ||
| Public Elementary Schools | ||
PS 45 - The Clarence E. Witherspoon (K-5) 126-28 150th Street South Ozone Park NY , 11436 phone: (718) 529-1885 | PS 223 - Lyndon B. Johnson School (PK-K-6) 125-20 Sutphin Blvd Jamaica NY , 11436 phone: (718) 322-9012 | |
P.S. 160 -Walter F. Bishop School 109-59 Inwood Street Jamaica NY , 11435 phone: (718) 526-8196 | ||
| Public High Schools | ||
Q752 - Queens School for Career Development 142-10 Linden Blvd Jamaica NY , 11436 phone: (718) 322-3580 | ||
| Elected Officials | |
| NYC Council Hon. Adrienne E. Adams AAdams@council.nyc.gov | |
Manhattan Office Address 250 Broadway, Suite 1877 New York NY , 10007 phone: (212) 788-6850 fax: (212) 442-2729 | |
| NYS Assembly Hon. Vivian E. Cook CookV@nyassembly.gov | |
District Office 142-15 Rockaway Blvd Jamaica NY , 11436 phone: (718) 322-3975 fax: (718) 322-4085 | Albany Office LOB, Room 939 Albany NY , 12248 phone: (518) 455-4203 fax: (518) 455-3606 |
| NYS Senate Hon. James Sanders, Jr. Sanders@nysenate.gov | |
District Office Address 142-01 Rockaway Boulevard South Ozone Park NY , 11436 phone: (718) 523-3069 fax: (718) 523-3670 | Albany Office Room 508, Legislative Office Building Albany NY , 12247 phone: 518-455-3531 fax: 518-426-0529 |
| US Congress Hon. Gregory W. Meeks | |
District Office 153-01 Jamaica Ave., Suite 204 Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 725-6000 fax: (718) 725-9868 | Legislative Office 2234 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC, 20516 phone: (202) 225-3461 fax: (202) 226-4169 |
| Boro President Hon. Melinda Katz Info@queensbp.org | |
| Mayor Hon. Bill de Blasio | |
History
The Baisley Park area was originally in the territory through which the Rockaway Indians (who spoke the Algonquin language) passed on their way to Jamaica.
Sutphin Blvd and Rockaway Blvd at present are built on much of the old Indian trail. The community was named for early Queens resident David Baisley, who sold his pond (Baisley Pond) to a Brooklyn water supply company in 1857. In 1858, a large quantity of teeth belonging to the American Mastodon were found near the pond. There was speculation that a herd of Mastodons came down to Baisley Pond to drink and were trapped by a huge wall of ice.
At the beginning of the century, Baisley Park was still farmland. The modern suburban development of Baisley Park began about 1923. The area became settled with one-family frame homes; small business and shopping centers grew up on Sutphin Blvd in the heart of the development. Churches and schools were also established.
Baisley Pond was drained to provide deeper water for residents to go boating and ice skating, and a picturesque Baisley Park was built around the pond. In the past 50 years area residents and others have put great efforts in beautifying the area, improving housing, and fighting drugs.
Community library service began on July 17th 1930, when the Queens Library Book Bus, “The Pioneer”, made its first regular stop in the neighborhood. The public response to this service was enthusiastic: in the first 6 months, 6000 books were circulated. In 1933, the Cherokee Democratic Club offered its club room for after-school children to wait for the book bus. Finally, in 1935, the Baisley Park station (as a sub-branch) was opened next to the park. It was designated as a branch in 1956.
Special Services
According to the American Cancer Society, approximately one of two American men and one of three American women will have some type of cancer at some point during their lifetime. Queens Library HealthLink seeks to increase access to cancer screening and cancer treatment among medically underserved communities in Queens. Queens Library HealthLink is a partnership between Queens Library, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Queens Cancer Center of Queens Hospital and the American Cancer Society.
Cancer Action Council
The Baisley Park Cancer Action Council is a group of community leaders who discuss community health issues and make plans for action in Baisley Park. Contact (718) 990-5197 or (718) 529-1590
Friends Group
Hours & Locations
117-11 Sutphin Boulevard
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 529-1590 
| 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 | ||
