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Discover Your City With Culture Pass!
It's summer in the city and 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 ...
Our New JBA Brochures
Every month, Queens Library’s Job & Business Academy (JBA) provides our customers with the technology training, small business help, and job-search assistance they need to succeed—all for free.
Now, it’s easier than ever to find out which classes are being offered. Just check the listings in our monthly ...
In Search of Earth’s Secrets: A Pop-Up Science Encounter
Are you curious about how our planet has evolved in the past—and how it is changing now?
Join us this summer and fall for a unique pop-up science exhibit where you will learn how scientists on board a research drilling ship are studying the seafloor’s core!
The JOIDES Resolution is a ship that drills into ...
Summer Reading: Libraries Rock!
Summer reading is here, and our theme this year is Libraries Rock!
We can’t wait for you to rock and roll with us at our music-themed events all summer long, from making your own instruments to sing-alongs!
Get your reading groove on this summer and track your reading progress through fun activities 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 ...
Summer Meals For Kids & Teens
For children and teens up to 18 years old, free, nutritious Summer Meals will be available from Wednesday, June 27 through Friday, August 31.
Meals will be provided Monday through Friday, from 1pm to 2pm, at 35 Queens Library locations. Enrollment is not required.
Queens ...
Summer Programs at the Library!
Summer Programs are in full swing at the Library! Come out to enjoy music, theater, and learning opportunities that are perfect for the family.
If the play’s your thing, don’t miss the chance to stop by and pick up free tickets to Shakespeare in the Park.
For an experience the entire family ...
 Aug 14 3:30PM --to-- 4:15PM Nutrition Workshop for ChildrenLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required School-age kids will explore nutrition and its effect on the human body, as well as how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. | |||||||||||||||
 Aug 15 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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 Aug 15 2:30PM --to-- 3:45PM Summer Reading Kids Creative CraftsLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Children ages 4-12 are invited to have fun at the library during the summer! Children will use various materials such as feathers, origami paper, pastel crayons, sand, and more to create a masterpiece! Children younger than seven years old must be accompanied by a grown-up. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Aug 15 4:00PM --to-- 5:30PM Google CS First Programming and CodingLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Join us at the library for a free computer programming class. Children ages 8-12 years old will create animations, interactive artwork, photograph filters, and other exciting artistic projects. This is a continuous four-week program, two days a week (Wed./ Thurs.). Seats are limited. Must be able to attend all sessions. Registration is required. Call 718-529-1590 to register. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Aug 17 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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Aug 17 2:30PM --to-- 4:15PM Summer Reading Fun FridayLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Children ages 6-12 are invited to join us on Fridays, when we play games, watch movies, or create a craft! Children younger than seven years old must be accompanied by a grown-up. Childcare centers with four or more children must register for every summer program. Space is limited. 7/20/18-Summer Reading Movie @ 4PM (no program at 2:30PM) 8/24/18- Summer Reading Party @ 3PM (For children who joined the summer reading program.) Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Aug 20 2:30PM --to-- 3:30PM Erik the Reptile Guy Presents an Environmentally Friendly Approach to Conservation Wildlife | ||||||||||||||||||
Aug 24 3:00PM --to-- 4:45PM End of Summer Reading Party!Location: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Come and celebrate with us! Children who have joined the Baisley Park Summer Reading Club are encouraged to join us for music, dancing, fun, games, and certificates. | ||||||||||||||||||
 Aug 25 3:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Super Fan Quote ContestLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Are you a Harry Potter super fan? Fans will have an opportunity to test their Harry Potter knowledge at participating library locations. To enter you must identify the Harry Potter quote. If you answer correctly your name will be entered into the drawing to win Harry Potter prizes. | ||||||||||||||||||
Aug 27 1:30PM --to-- 3:30PM Harry Potter 20: Movie MarathonLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Join us at the library to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter! We will have a marathon of Harry Potter movies. | ||||||||||||||||||
 Aug 28 2:30PM --to-- 3:15PM Queen Botanical Gardens STEM workshopsLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Learners explore the New York City waste stream, how recycling and composting mimic nature's way of reducing it and the parts of a flower and learn their functions | ||||||||||||||||||
Aug 28 4:00PM --to-- 5:30PM Harry Potter 20: Harry Potter 20th Anniversary CelebrationLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Time to brush up on your Harry Potter history! Join us at the library to celebrate 20 years of Harry Potter! Children can participate in arts and activities. Children can earn prizes during our Harry Potter trivia. | ||||||||||||||||||
Aug 31 3:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Hygiene 101Location: Baisley Park Registration: Not required At this interactive workshop we will learn the importance of personal hygiene! Topics include body odor, acne, and much more. Plus, we will make our very own hygiene kits. Bring a friend! | ||||||||||||||||||
Sep 5 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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Sep 6 4:00PM --to-- 5:15PM Baisley STEM Makerspace: Paper ScienceLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Children will test the strength of various shapes of paper. Children will use their problems solving skills to come to a conclusion. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sep 7 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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Sep 13 4:00PM --to-- 5:30PM Baisley Relay Smash!Location: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Children ages 8-12 will participate in relay games for prizes. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Sep 17 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Mexican MasksLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making a Mexican mask. | ||||||||||||||||||
 Sep 18 4:00PM --to-- 5:15PM Baisley STEM Makerspace: Paper Bag BlocksLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Children ages 7-12, will work collaboratively in groups, and build and architectural structure using paper bags. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sep 24 4:30PM --to-- 5:15PM Latin American DrummingLocation: Baisley Park Registration: Not required Come and explore the rhythm of Latin America and learn how these beats have shaped and been shaped by other cultures. This program shows music is a universal language. | ||||||||||||||||||
Free computer access is available at all the libraries. The Baisley Park Community Library has:
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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 | |
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 | ||
