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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 27!
Now in its ninth year, you can run to protect the waterways, wetlands, and recreational areas of Randall’s Island Park. ...
Culture Connection 5th Anniversary Concerts!
Culture Connection, the program that brings NYC’s artistic talent to Queens, is turning five this year!
To celebrate, we're hosting a star-studded series of five concerts at five different library locations this October.
Get your taste of musical magic at these exciting events featuring a Broadway star and ...
Reimagine End of Life Week
Reimagine End of Life Week is a citywide exploration of big questions about life and death through creativity and conversation.
Drawing on the arts, spirituality, healthcare, and design, this weeklong series of events from Saturday, October 27 to Saturday, November 3 will break down taboos and bring diverse ...
Drag Queen Story Hour At The Library!
We hope you will join us at our community libraries for Drag Queen Story Hour, a unique storytime for children ages 3-8 that raises awareness of gender diversity, promotes self-acceptance, and builds empathy through an enjoyable literary experience.
Created by Michelle Tea and RADAR Productions in San Francisco, DQSH now happens ...
Promote a Lifelong Love of Learning. Donate Now!
Our STACKS afterschool program provides a nurturing environment to read and to do homework. It also encourages participation in other learning activities that help develop life skills.
But we can’t offer programs like this without the support of our community.
Programs like STACKS are made possible thanks to the ...
Discover Your City With Culture Pass!
Start planning your fall adventures! NYC’s libraries are making it easier for you to explore local museums, public gardens, and other cultural attractions for FREE with your friends and family!
Queens Library, Brooklyn Public Library, and the New York Public Library are excited to announce Culture Pass, a ...
Queens Library’s Back-to-School Guide!
It’s time for kids to go back to school—and we’ve got the perfect guide to help you prepare for a successful school year!
From tips on healthy eating and sleeping to how to talk to your child about their day, our Back-to-School Guide will help smooth the transition from summer to school.
Our guide is ...
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 ...
 Oct 24 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, fingerplays, 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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 Oct 24 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Literacy INCLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required LINC's mission is to engage families and community members to support young readers in high need neighborhoods. Children will listen to a read aloud, and conduct a writing activity that enhances their reading comprehension and writing skills. For grades K-5. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Oct 25 4:00PM --to-- 5:15PM Baisley STEM Makerspace: Spooky PlaydoughLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Participants ages 4-12 will create their own spooky playdough! They will discuss its physical and chemical properties. Children under 7 years old must be accompanied by a grown-up. |
 Oct 26 12:15PM --to-- 1:00PM My Baby and MeLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Babies ages 6 months to 2 years 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. | ||||||||||||||||||
Oct 26 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Live Green! Build a Sustainable CityLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. ArchforKids and Queens Library presents STEAM at Baisley Park Library | ||||||||||||||||||
Oct 27 10:00AM --to-- 12:00PM On the Spot: WeekendLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Children ages 2-12 and families can play cards, do a puzzle, draw a picture, read stories, or color a coloring sheet with each other in the Children's Public Area. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Nov 1 4:00PM --to-- 4:45PM Nutrition WorkshopLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Children ages 5-12 are encouraged to join us to learn about healthy eating habits. Children will have the opportunity to make a healthy snack! Children under 7 years old must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Children and parents should be aware of their allergies. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Nov 1 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Nutrition Workshops for Children Ages 6-12Location: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Children ages 6 to 12 will learn about nutrition in a fun and interactive way. This program focuses on nutritious food choices. Children will learn the five food groups and why healthy eating is important for their bodies. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Nov 2 10:30AM --to-- 11:30AM Computer Class For AdultsLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Learn the basics of how to use a computer, work in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, and use email. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Nov 2 12:15PM --to-- 1:00PM My Baby and MeLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Babies ages 6 months to 2 years 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. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Nov 2 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Adventures in Architecture with ArchforKidsLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. Participants ages 6-12 will learn architecture design. Participants will build a headquarters for a superhero, a tabletop greenhouse, and more. 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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Nov 5 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Mad Science STEM Workshops at Baisley ParkLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. An educational fun and learning experience with Mad Science. Children will engage in exciting hands-on activities, watch spectacular demonstrations, participate in science discussions, and take home things that they have made themselves. Space is limited. Preregistration is required. All material is free. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Nov 7 11:00AM --to-- 11:45AM Toddler TimeLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Toddlers ages 2 to 4 years old 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. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Nov 7 11:00AM --to-- 12:00PM Bilingual Birdies presents Movin' to Mandarin StorytimeLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Preschool children and their parents/caregivers will enjoy a storytime class in Mandarin. | ||||||||||||||||||
Nov 8 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Native American BlanketsLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Join us as we learn about various Native American tribes. Children will learn the communication techniques Native Americans used and do a craft. | ||||||||||||||||||
Nov 13 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Dear Kitty: Literacy Lessons of Anne FrankLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required This is a literacy focused program in which students in grades 4-6 explore Anne Frank through her writing. Students are encouraged to create a short diary with drawings that reflect themselves and the world. | ||||||||||||||||||
Nov 14 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Baisley Relay Smash!Location: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Children ages 8-12 will participate in relay games for prizes. | ||||||||||||||||||
Nov 15 4:00PM --to-- 5:30PM Pumpkin SlimeLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Join us for some fun at the library. Children will have the opportunity to use food coloring, glue, detergent, and pumpkin seeds! Children under 8 must be accompanied by a grown-up. Limited space. Arrive early. | ||||||||||||||||||
Nov 20 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Thankful TurkeysLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Join us at the library to celebrate our family and friends. Children will make Thankful Turkeys! | ||||||||||||||||||
Dec 4 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Manga Comics WorkshopLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. This manga comic workshop focuses on Japanese and American style comics. Participants will learn the history of this popular form of comics and make connections to their own experiences and cultures as they create their own characters for their own comics. | ||||||||||||||||||
Dec 5 11:00AM --to-- 11:45AM It's Time for KindLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Join us as we read books and sing about being kind! | ||||||||||||||||||
Dec 7 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Fun Friday STACKSLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Children in the free STACKS After-school Program will participate in various fun activities. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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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 | |
District Office Address 165-46 Baisley Boulevard Jamaica NY, 11434 phone: 718-723-0680 fax: | 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 | ||
