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Chess Club
Players age 8 and up learn chess and compete against each other. All experience levels are welcome.
Jun 17 @ 6:00 PM, Jun 24 @ 6:00 PM
Summer Reading: Chess Club
Players age 8 and up learn chess and compete against each other. All experience levels are welcome.
Jul 1 @ 6:00 PM, Jul 8 @ 6:00 PM, Jul 15 @ 6:00 PM, Jul 22 @ 6:00 PM, Jul 29 @ 6:00 PM
Summer Reading: Adult Book Discussion
Join us for an adult book discussion.
7/5: "Manhattan Beach" by Jennifer Egan
8/9: "Go Set a Watchman" by Harper Lee
Jul 5 @ 11:00 AM, Aug 9 @ 11:00 AM
Summer Reading: Teen Craft Club
7/8: Sewing the Stars (ages 13-18)
Learn to embroider an existing constellation and its astrological and mythical importance, or create your own!
7/22: Space Lander (ages 12 and up)
How do we land our astronauts safely on the surface of the moon without damaging the spacecraft? Learn about the engineering design process as ...
Jul 8 @ 3:00 PM, Jul 22 @ 3:00 PM, Aug 5 @ 3:00 PM
 Jun 17 3:00PM --to-- 4:30PM STACKS: Homework HelpLocation: Bayside Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. Details: Customers are required to attend all sessions of this program. Registering for this session will reserve your spot for the entire program. STACKS is a free enrichment program for children grades 1 to 8. STACKS was created to enhance participant's learning experiences through structured and unstructured age-appropriate activities in a safe and welcoming environment that helps school-age children build their emotional, social, and academic skills. Homework Help is the keystone of the STACKS program. It occurs daily after school for 60-90 minutes. Registration is required. Please come to the library during STACKS hours to register.
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Jun 17 4:30PM --to-- 5:30PM STACKS: Enrichment ActivitiesLocation: Bayside Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. Details: Customers are required to attend all sessions of this program. Registering for this session will reserve your spot for the entire program. STACKS is a free enrichment program for children grades 1 to 8. The enrichment activities are part of the STACKS program. They include math games, science experiments, board games, talent shows, spelling bees, arts and crafts, and performances. The activities occur daily after school for 60 minutes. Registration is required. Please come to the library during STACKS hours to register.
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 Jun 17 6:00PM --to-- 7:30PM Chess ClubLocation: Bayside Registration: Not required Players age 8 and up learn chess and compete against each other. All experience levels are welcome. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jun 17 6:00PM --to-- 7:00PM Shape Up NYC: Yoga for Adults | ||||||||||||||||||
| Bayside | Mon, Jun 24, 2019 | 6:00PM |
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English Conversation Group
Registration: Not required
Join the English Conversation Group at Bayside Community Library. Registration is not required; just walk-in.
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The Young Debaters Program 
Registration: Not required
The Young Debaters Program is a skill development program aimed at teaching students the fundamental skills required to be effective debaters and public speakers.
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Italian Club
Registration: Not required
Do you speak Italian? Join us at the Italian Club to talk about family, friends, and vacations; listen to music and songs; and discuss current events, art, films, cooking, and any other subject that might interest you.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Bayside | Thu, Jun 27, 2019 | 1:00PM |
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Movie Screening
Registration: Not required
Come and join us to watch movies together with families, friends, and other library customers.
5/1: "Lego DC Comics Superheroes: Justice League - Gotham City Breakout" (2016, NR)
5/4: "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" (2008, PG)
5/18: "Bumblebee" (2018, PG-13)
6/15: "Aquaman" (2018, PG-13)
6/27: "Mary Poppins Returns" (2018, PG)
6/28: "Ralph Breaks the Internet" (2018, PG)
6/29: "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" (2018, PG-13)
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Bayside | Fri, Jun 28, 2019 | 10:30AM |
| Bayside | Sat, Jun 29, 2019 | 10:30AM |
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Summer Reading: Chess Club
Registration: Not required
Players age 8 and up learn chess and compete against each other. All experience levels are welcome.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Bayside | Mon, Jul 8, 2019 | 6:00PM |
| Bayside | Mon, Jul 15, 2019 | 6:00PM |
| Bayside | Mon, Jul 22, 2019 | 6:00PM |
| Bayside | Mon, Jul 29, 2019 | 6:00PM |
| Bayside | Mon, Aug 5, 2019 | 6:00PM |
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Summer Reading: Adult Book Discussion
Registration: Not required
Join us for an adult book discussion.
7/5: "Manhattan Beach" by Jennifer Egan
8/9: "Go Set a Watchman" by Harper Lee
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Bayside | Fri, Aug 9, 2019 | 11:00AM |
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Computer Class (Intermediate Level)
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date.
Details: Customers are required to attend all sessions of this program. Registering for this session will reserve your spot for the entire program.
You will learn the basics of Microsoft Office. It is required that you have basic computer skills before the class. Registration is required. Please call or come to the library to register.
7/5: Basics of PowerPoint
7/12 & 7/26: Basics of Word part 1 and 2
8/2, 8/9, & 8/16: Basics of Excel part 1-3
| Bayside | Fri, Jul 12, 2019 | 12:00PM - 2:00PM |
| Bayside | Fri, Jul 26, 2019 | 12:00PM - 2:00PM |
| Bayside | Fri, Aug 2, 2019 | 12:00PM - 2:00PM |
| Bayside | Fri, Aug 9, 2019 | 12:00PM - 2:00PM |
| Bayside | Fri, Aug 16, 2019 | 12:00PM - 2:00PM |
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Summer Reading: Space Movies
Registration: Not required
Join us to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the moon landing by watching documentary, science fiction, and animated movies related with space traveling, exploration, and adventure.
7/6: "2001: A Space Odyssey" (1968, G)
7/13: "Captain Marvel" (2019, PG-13);
7/20: "Apollo 11" (2019, G)
7/27: "First Man" (2018, PG-13)
8/3: "Roving Mars" (2006, G) and "Hubble 3D" (2010, G)
8/10: "The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part" (2019, PG)
8/17: "WALL-E" (2008, G)
8/24: "Interstellar" (2014, PG-13)
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Bayside | Sat, Jul 13, 2019 | 12:30PM |
| Bayside | Sat, Jul 20, 2019 | 12:30PM |
| Bayside | Sat, Jul 27, 2019 | 12:30PM |
| Bayside | Sat, Aug 3, 2019 | 12:30PM |
| Bayside | Sat, Aug 3, 2019 | 1:15PM |
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Summer Reading: Baby & Me
Registration: Not required
Babies 7-18 months and their caregivers enjoy 45 minutes of songs and playtimes.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Bayside | Mon, Jul 15, 2019 | 10:15AM |
| Bayside | Mon, Jul 22, 2019 | 10:15AM |
| Bayside | Mon, Jul 29, 2019 | 10:15AM |
| Bayside | Mon, Aug 5, 2019 | 10:15AM |
| Bayside | Mon, Aug 12, 2019 | 10:15AM |
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Summer Reading: Toddler Time
Registration: Not required
Children 2 1/2-3 1/2 and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Bayside | Mon, Jul 15, 2019 | 11:15AM |
| Bayside | Mon, Jul 22, 2019 | 11:15AM |
| Bayside | Mon, Jul 29, 2019 | 11:15AM |
| Bayside | Mon, Aug 5, 2019 | 11:15AM |
| Bayside | Mon, Aug 12, 2019 | 11:15AM |
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Summer Reading: Teen Craft Club
Registration: Not required
7/8: Sewing the Stars (ages 13-18)
Learn to embroider an existing constellation and its astrological and mythical importance, or create your own!
7/22: Space Lander (ages 12 and up)
How do we land our astronauts safely on the surface of the moon without damaging the spacecraft? Learn about the engineering design process as we test and improve our landers.
8/5: T-shirt Craft (ages 12 and up)
Learn to transform ordinary t-shirts into colorful and fun summer bags!
Space is limited.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Bayside | Mon, Jul 22, 2019 | 3:00PM |
| Bayside | Mon, Aug 5, 2019 | 3:00PM |
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Summer Reading: Needlework
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date.
Details: Customers are required to attend all sessions of this program. Registering for this session will reserve your spot for the entire program.
Children and teens, grades 2 and up, learn needlework. Material is limited and registration is required. Please call or come to the library to register.
| Bayside | Tue, Jul 16, 2019 | 4:00PM - 5:00PM |
| Bayside | Tue, Jul 23, 2019 | 4:00PM - 5:00PM |
| Bayside | Tue, Jul 30, 2019 | 4:00PM - 5:00PM |
| Bayside | Tue, Aug 6, 2019 | 4:00PM - 5:00PM |
| Bayside | Tue, Aug 13, 2019 | 4:00PM - 5:00PM |
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Summer Reading: Mother Goose Time
Registration: Not required
Children 18-30 months and their caregivers enjoy an hour of songs and playtime.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Bayside | Wed, Jul 17, 2019 | 11:00AM |
| Bayside | Wed, Jul 24, 2019 | 11:00AM |
| Bayside | Wed, Jul 31, 2019 | 11:00AM |
| Bayside | Wed, Aug 7, 2019 | 11:00AM |
| Bayside | Wed, Aug 14, 2019 | 11:00AM |
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Summer Reading: Game Time
Registration: Not required
Come chat and play board or puzzle games during summer. This program is for children in grades 2-8.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Bayside | Wed, Jul 17, 2019 | 3:00PM |
| Bayside | Wed, Jul 24, 2019 | 3:00PM |
| Bayside | Wed, Jul 31, 2019 | 3:00PM |
| Bayside | Wed, Aug 7, 2019 | 3:00PM |
| Bayside | Wed, Aug 14, 2019 | 3:00PM |
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Italian Club
Registration: Not required
Do you speak Italian? Join us at the Italian Club to talk about family, friends, and vacations; listen to music and songs; and discuss current events, art, films, cooking, and any other subject that might interest you.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Bayside | Thu, Jul 18, 2019 | 2:00PM |
| Bayside | Thu, Jul 25, 2019 | 2:00PM |
| Bayside | Thu, Aug 1, 2019 | 2:00PM |
| Bayside | Thu, Aug 8, 2019 | 2:00PM |
| Bayside | Thu, Aug 15, 2019 | 2:00PM |
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Summer Reading: Picture Book
Registration: Not required
Join us for storytime for children 3 1/2 - 5 years old.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Bayside | Fri, Jul 19, 2019 | 10:15AM |
| Bayside | Fri, Jul 26, 2019 | 10:15AM |
| Bayside | Fri, Aug 2, 2019 | 10:15AM |
| Bayside | Fri, Aug 9, 2019 | 10:15AM |
| Bayside | Fri, Aug 16, 2019 | 10:15AM |
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Summer Reading: Book Buddies
Registration: Not required
Teens will read to kids in grades K-3.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Bayside | Fri, Jul 19, 2019 | 4:00PM |
| Bayside | Fri, Jul 26, 2019 | 4:00PM |
| Bayside | Fri, Aug 2, 2019 | 4:00PM |
| Bayside | Fri, Aug 9, 2019 | 4:00PM |
| Bayside | Fri, Aug 16, 2019 | 4:00PM |
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Adult Arts and Crafts
Registration: Not required
Join us to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the moon landing by doing arts and crafts related to the solar system.
7/13: Colorful Tea Light Planets
8/3: Solar System Necklace
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Bayside | Sat, Aug 3, 2019 | 11:00AM |
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Art Workshop
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date.
Details: Customers are required to attend all sessions of this program. Registering for this session will reserve your spot for the entire program.
Join us for a three-session art workshop for children grades 4-6. Registration is required.
| Bayside | Mon, Aug 12, 2019 | 5:30PM - 7:00PM |
| Bayside | Mon, Aug 19, 2019 | 5:30PM - 7:00PM |
Free computer access is available at all the libraries. The Bayside Community Library has:
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International Language Collections at the Bayside Community Library include:
Special Interest/Noteworthy Collections at the Bayside Community Library include:
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| Child Care / Preschools | ||
Chabad of Bayside 26-06 213th Street Bayside NY , 11360 phone: (718) 279-1457 | Flushing YMCA Bayside Program Center 214-13 35th Avenue Bayside NY , 11361 phone: (718) 229-5972 | Happy Time Nursery School 42-36 209th Street Bayside NY , 11361 phone: (718) 224-2220 |
Kids Kampus 45-63 Bell Boulevard Bayside NY , 11361 phone: (718) 229-8310 | Noah's Ark Progressive Learning Center 38-20 Bell Boulevard Bayside NY , 11361 phone: (718) 279-4251 | Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Centers 61-58 Spring Boulevard Bayside NY , 11359 phone: (718) 352-8971 |
| Community Board | ||
Community Board District # 11 46-21 Little Neck Parkway Little Neck NY , 11362 phone: (718) 225-1054 fax: (718) 225-4514 | ||
| Community Organizations & Services | ||
Bayside Business Association PO Box 241 Bayside NY , 11361 phone: (718) 229-2277 | Bayside Hills Civic Association PO Box 640246 Bayside NY , 11364 phone: (718) 961-5550 | |
| Fire Department | ||
Engine 306 40-18 214 Place Queens NY , 11361 | Engine 326 Battalion 53 64-04 Springfield Boulevard Bayside NY , 11364 | The Bay Community Volunteer Ambulance Corps P.O. Box 610540 Bayside NY , phone: (718) 352- 2080 Emergency phone: (718) 352-1133 fax: (718)352-2080 |
| Local Hospitals | ||
The New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens 182-19 Horace Harding Expressway Bayside NY , 11365 phone: (718) 670-1777 | St. Mary's Hospital for Children 29-01 216 Street Bayside NY , 11365 phone: (718) 281-8890 | |
| Local Newspapers | ||
| Parks and Playgrounds | ||
Alley Pond Park | Crocheron Park 33rd to 35th Avenue, Little Neck Bay Fresh Meadows NY , 11366 | Douglaston Park Golf Course |
John Golden Park 215 Pl., S/O 32nd Avenue Bayside NY , 11361 | ||
| Police Department | ||
| Post Office | ||
Bayside Annex Post Office | Bayside Post Office | Bay Terrace Post Office |
Oakland Gardens Post Office | ||
| Private / Parochial Schools | ||
Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church - School (PreK-8) 34-45 202nd Street Bayside NY , 11361 phone: (718) 229-4434 | The Lutheran School of Flushing & Bayside (PreK-8)The Lutheran School of Flushing & Bayside (PreK-8) 36-01 Bell Boulevard Bayside NY , 11361 phone: (718) 229-5262 | |
St. Francis Preparatory School (9-12) 6100 Francis Lewis Boulevard Bayside NY , 11365 phone: (718) 423-8810 | ||
| Public Elementary Schools | ||
P.S. 130 - Early Childhood School For Science And Technology (PreK-3) 200-01 42 Avenue Bayside NY , 11361 phone: (718)357-6606 | ||
PS 203 - The Oakland Gardens School (PreK-5) 53-11 Springfield Blvd Bayside NY , 11364 phone: (718) 423-8652 | PS 205 - The Alexander Graham Bell School (K-5) 75-25 Bell Boulevard Bayside NY , 11364 phone: (718) 464-5773 | |
| Public High Schools | ||
| Public Intermediate / Junior High Schools | ||
| Senior Centers | ||
Bayside Senior Center 221-15 Horace Harding Expressway Bayside NY , 11364 phone: (718) 225-1144 | 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 1792 New York NY, 10007 phone: 212-788-7250 fax: 212-788-1860 |
| NYS Assembly Hon. Nily D. Rozic RozicN@nyassembly.gov | |
District Office 159-16 Union Turnpike Flushing NY , 11366 phone: (718) 820-0241 fax: (718) 820-0414 | Albany Office LOB, Room 547 Albany NY , 12248 phone: (518) 455-5172 fax: (518) 455-5479 |
| US Congress Hon. Grace Meng | |
District Office Address 40-13 159th Street, Suite A Flushing NY, 11358 phone: (718) 445-7860 fax: (718) 445-7868 | Legislative Office 1317 Longworth House Office Building Washington DC, 20515 phone: (202) 225-2601 fax: (202) 225-1589 |
| Boro President Hon. Melinda Katz Info@queensbp.org | |
| Mayor Hon. Bill de Blasio | |
| NYS Senate Hon. John Liu liu@nysenate.gov | |
District Office38-50 Bell Boulevard, Suite C Bayside NY, 11361 phone: 718-357-3094 fax: 718-357-3491 | |
History
Bayside first drew the attention of English and Dutch settlers almost 400 years ago. William Lawrence, the owner of a fleet of clipper ships used for the China trade, sailed into Little Neck Bay in 1644 and established the first settlement in Bayside. For many years Bayside was the political, social and cultural center of Metropolitan New York. During that time period the Lawrence family played dominant roles in the burgeoning town’s history and development. They were military heroes, mayors, and judges. One such family member, Judge Effingham Lawrence, is recognized as having given Bayside its name for its location by the ocean.
Bayside did not have any library services until June 4, 1906. The Queens Borough Public Library opened a branch on Bell Avenue with Miss Margaret J. Solon in charge. It was the smallest branch in the system, consisting of 2,300 volumes and less than 400 members. In 1911 the library was moved to Elsie Place where it stayed until its move in 1932 to Bell Boulevard.
In May 1965, the Bayside Library moved once again to a new, more spacious, well-lit building at 214-20 Northern Boulevard where its design lent itself to the storage and use of more books. In addition, a new multi-purpose room helped accommodate the growing needs of Bayside’s community with its programs for adults, teens and toddlers. This location remains its home today.
Friends Group
Hours & Locations
214-20 Northern Boulevard
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 229-1834 
| Mon | 9:00 AM | - | 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 | ||
