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No-Sew Patriotic Wreath
Petrice Wideman shows participants how to create this beautifully crafted, no-sew patriotic wreath that you can display on holidays or at anytime throughout the year. Space is limited and supplies are provided for up to 12 participants. Preregistration is required.
Aug 10 @ 6:00 PM
 Jun 26 12:30PM --to-- 1:30PM Friends of Briarwood Present Chair Yoga |
 Jun 26 3:00PM --to-- 4:30PM Family Movie: "Lost & Found"Location: Briarwood Registration: Not required Two teen brothers embark on a treasure hunt while spending the summer on their uncle's island. |
 Jun 28 10:00AM --to-- 10:30AM Mother GooseLocation: Briarwood Registration: Not required Children ages 6-18 months and their parent/caregiver are invited to join us for simple picture books, nursery rhyme fingerplays, and play time. |
 Jun 28 11:00AM --to-- 11:45AM Toddler TimeLocation: Briarwood Registration: Not required Children ages 18-36 months and their parent/caregiver are invited to join us for simple picture books, nursery rhyme fingerplays, songs and play time. | |||||||||||||||||||||
 Jun 28 11:00AM --to-- 11:45AM Kids Singalong with Ed and Carol NicodemiLocation: Briarwood Registration: Not required Ed and Carol will entertain preschool children with a combination of traditional children's songs and their own original material, (which include songs about feelings, art, nature, diversity, self-esteem and activity songs, just for fun), are perfect for children ages 0-5. Please register at the Library | |||||||||||||||||||||
 Jun 30 3:30PM --to-- 4:15PM Arts and Crafts for School-Age ChildrenLocation: Briarwood Registration: Not required Come and join us on Friday afternoons to make an arts and crafts project! For school-age children | |||||||||||||||||||||
Jul 1 11:00AM --to-- 12:00PM Read to MeLocation: Briarwood Registration: Not required Kids come and hear a story read to them by one of our volunteers. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jul 1 1:00PM --to-- 1:30PM Chess ClubLocation: Briarwood Registration: Not required Everyone is welcome to come learn and improve their knowledge of chess. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jul 1 1:00PM --to-- 1:30PM Puzzle Time with KidsLocation: Briarwood Registration: Not required Kids can come and play with puzzles. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jul 3 12:00PM --to-- 1:00PM Nail ArtLocation: Briarwood Registration: Not required Girls are welcome to come and join us paint their nails in a fun and creative way. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jul 3 12:00PM --to-- 12:30PM Baby PlaytimeLocation: Briarwood Registration: Not required Parents can bring their children to the library to play with a variety of toys. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jul 5 3:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Chess ClubLocation: Briarwood Registration: Not required Everyone is welcome to come learn and improve their knowledge of chess. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jul 6 12:00PM --to-- 1:00PM Google Tips and TricksLocation: Briarwood Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. In this single-session workshop, participants will learn about Google tools, including sharing documents online, organizing your medical records, and much more. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are required. Preregistration is required by phone at 718-658-1680 or in person at the Briarwood Reference desk. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jul 7 2:00PM --to-- 3:00PM Google CS First Club: ARTLocation: Briarwood Registration: Online or by phone Details: Customers are required to attend all sessions of this program. If you wish to register, check availability for program date July 7, 2017 Availability: 8 openings ART. DESIGN. CODING. Create your own digital works of art! Register to be a part of Briarwood's Google CS First Club: Art Design with Scratch. For school-age children (ages 9-14) in grades 4-8. Only 10 spots are available. Pre-Registration is Required.
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Jul 7 3:30PM --to-- 4:15PM Arts and Crafts for School-Age ChildrenLocation: Briarwood Registration: Not required Come and join us on Friday afternoons to make an arts and crafts project! For school-age children Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jul 8 2:00PM --to-- 4:15PM Movie: "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them"Location: Briarwood Registration: Not required "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" (2016, PG-13) opens in 1926 as Newt Scamander has just completed a global excursion to find and document an extraordinary array of magical creatures. Arriving in New York for a brief stopover, he might have come and gone without incident...were it not for a No-Maj (American for Muggle) names Jacob, a misplaced magical case, and the escape of some of Newt's fantastic beasts, which could spell trouble for both the wizarding and No-Maj worlds. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Jul 11 3:00PM --to-- 4:30PM Tweens and Teens: Design with Summer Reading Slogan in MindLocation: Briarwood Registration: Not required Tweens and teens will each get a plain t-shirt to design using the Summer Reading slogan "Build a Better World". | |||||||||||||||||||||
Jul 12 10:00AM --to-- 10:30AM Mother GooseLocation: Briarwood Registration: Not required Children ages 6-18 months and their parent/caregiver are invited to join us for simple picture books, nursery rhyme fingerplays, and play time. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jul 12 11:00AM --to-- 11:45AM Toddler TimeLocation: Briarwood Registration: Not required Children ages 18-36 months and their parent/caregiver are invited to join us for simple picture books, nursery rhyme fingerplays, songs and play time. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jul 13 12:00PM --to-- 1:00PM Introduction to EmailLocation: Briarwood Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. We'll help you feel comfortable and confident in managing your own email account! Learn about sending and receiving email and get a general overview of email etiquette. Students must possess basic mouse and keyboarding skills. Preregistration is required by phone by calling 718-658-1680 or in person at the Briarwood Reference desk. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Jul 15 11:30AM --to-- 12:30PM Art Adventures for Preschool ChildrenLocation: Briarwood Registration: Online or by phone Availability: 20 openings Preschool children will explore art adventures through this hands-on program. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jul 17 2:00PM --to-- 3:30PM Family Movie: "Bunyan & Babe"Location: Briarwood Registration: Not required "Bunyan & Babe" (2017, PG) : While running from one of the developer's goons, Travis falls through a magical portal which transports him to the world of American hero Paul Bunyan (John Goodman) and his big, blue, talking ox, Babe (Jeff Foxworthy). Bunyan and Babe get wrapped up in a brand-new adventure, and with the help of their new friends, Travis and Whitney, they try to save the town. Together, they learn firsthand that you don't have to be big to do big things. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Jul 18 2:00PM --to-- 2:30PM Instructional Cereal Box Book Report ProgramLocation: Briarwood Registration: Not required Learn how to make a Cereal Box Book Report for the Summer Reading Contest at Briarwood. The winner will be announced at the end of the Summer. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Jul 20 12:00PM --to-- 1:00PM Introduction to InternetLocation: Briarwood Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. In this one-session workshop, learn how to search the web for reliable resources and navigate a website. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are necessary. Preregistration is required by phone at 718-658-1680 or in person at the Briarwood Reference desk. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jul 20 6:30PM --to-- 7:30PM Jazz for Lovers! | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Windsor Park | Thu, Aug 3, 2017 | 6:30PM |
| Auburndale | Thu, Aug 10, 2017 | 6:30PM |
| Bayside | Mon, Aug 21, 2017 | 6:30PM |
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Friends of Briarwood Presents
Registration: Not required
Friends of Briarwood Presents Summer Fun Arts and Crafts Program and Bingo. Mondays, July 24,31; August 7,14 at 2 pm. Children Ages 6-12.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Briarwood | Mon, Jul 31, 2017 | 2:00PM |
| Briarwood | Mon, Aug 7, 2017 | 2:00PM |
| Briarwood | Mon, Aug 14, 2017 | 2:00PM |
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Lanyard Designs and Techniques: A Craft Program for All Ages
Registration: Not required
School age children, teens, and adults are welcome to learn different lanyard designs and techniques in this fun, family-friendly craft program. Materials will be provided.
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Family Movie: "Swan Princess: Royally Undercover"
Registration: Not required
Join us for a screening of this family movie (rated G, 2017). When mysterious visitors arrive in the Kingdom, Princess Alise, Lucas and their friends go undercover on a secret spy adventure.
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Build a Better World: DECORATE A FRAME
Registration: Not required
Build a Better World: Decorate a frame with markers, glitter glue, and collage items.
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Build a Better World: Be Nice With A Colored Rice Creation
Registration: Not required
Build a Better World: Be Nice With A Colored Rice Creation. Create a picture with the Summer Reading slogan in mind.
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No-Sew Patriotic Wreath 
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date.
Petrice Wideman shows participants how to create this beautifully crafted, no-sew patriotic wreath that you can display on holidays or at anytime throughout the year. Space is limited and supplies are provided for up to 12 participants. Preregistration is required.
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Movie: "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story"
Registration: Not required
"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (PG-13, 2016), an all-new epic adventure. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things, and in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves.
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Family Movie: "Rock Dog"
Registration: Not required
"Rock Dog" (PG, 2016), a Tibetan mastiff living in a remote mountain community dreams of being a rock star. But when he heads to the big city to seek his fortune, his unprotected flock of sheep are preyed upon by a hungry wolf.
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Introduction to Word
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date.
In this single-session workshop, participants will learn how to format documents, save files and cut, copy and paste text. Participants must possess basic mouse and keyboarding skills. Preregistration by phone at 718-658-1680 or in person at the Briarwood Reference desk.
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Build a Better World: Decorate, Assemble, and Fly Your Own Glider
Registration: Not required
Build a Better World: Decorate, Assemble, and Fly Your Own Glider (For ages 6-12). First Come, First Serve.
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End of Summer Reading Party Briarwood for 6-12 and Teens
Registration: Not required
Come and join us for the 2017 end of Summer Reading Party for ages 6-12 and teens. There will be snacks, drinks, special activities, arts and crafts and prizes.
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International Language Collections at the Briarwood Community Library include:
Special Interest/Noteworthy Collections at the Briarwood Community Library include:
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| Child Care / Preschools | ||
A To Z Learning Center 123-21 Jamaica Ave. Queens NY , 11418 phone: (718) 805-4400 | Bovov World Wide HS 83-06 Abingdon Rd. Queens NY , 11415 | Briarwood Early Childhood Center 139-76 85th Drive Queens NY , 11435 phone: (718) 297-5288 |
Iras's Parkway Toodlers Program 141-20 Grand Central Parkaway Queens NY , 11435 phone: (718) 526-1803 | Kids Palace 84-75 Daniels Street Queens NY , 11435 phone: (718) 658-7818 | Sholom Day Care 82-52 Abingdon Road Queens NY , 11415 |
Yeshiva Tifereth Moshe DC 83-06 Abingdon Rd Queens NY , 11415 phone: (718) 846-7300 | ||
| Community Board | ||
Community Board District #8 197-15 Hillside Avenue Hollis NY , 11423 phone: (718) 264-7865 fax: 718-264-7910 | ||
| Community Organizations & Services | ||
Briarwood Community Association 139-15 Pershing Crescent Briarwood NY , 11435 phone: (718) 297-4542 or (718) 297-9680 | ||
| Fire Department | ||
Engine 298 153-11 Hillside Avenue Queens NY , 11432 | ||
| Local Hospitals | ||
| Local Newspapers | ||
| Parks and Playgrounds | ||
Briarwood Playground 148th St and 85th Avenue | Manton Playground Manton Street and 83rd Avenue | |
| Police Department | ||
| Post Office | ||
Briarwood Finance Station 138-69 Queens Boulevard Jamaica NY , 11435-9996 phone: (800) 275-8777 | ||
| Private / Parochial Schools | ||
Archbishop Molloy High School 83-53 Manton Street Briarwood NY , 11435-1697 phone: (718) 441-2100 fax: (718) 849-8251 | Kew-Forest School (Grades K-12) 119-17 Union Turnpike Forest Hills NY , 11375-6143 phone: (718) 268-4667 | |
Our Lady of the Cenacle School 87-25 136th St. Richmond Hill NY , 11418 phone: (718) 657-6690 | St. Nicholas of Tolentine School (Grades Pre-K-8) 80-22 Parsons Boulevard Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 380-1900 | Yeshivat Ohr Haimm 82-52 Abingdon Rd. Kew Gardens NY , phone: (718) 633-2540 |
Yeshiva Tifereth Moshe 83-06 Abingdon Rd. Kew Gardens NY , phone: (718) 846-7300 | ||
| Public Elementary Schools | ||
PS 82 Hammond 88-02 144 Street Jamaica NY , 11435 phone: (718) 526-4139 fax: (718) 297-0290 | PS 99 Kew Gardens 82-37 Kew Gardens Road Kew Gardens NY , 11415 phone: (718) 544-4343 fax: (718) 544-5992 | PS 117 Joyce Keld/Briarwood School 85-15 143 Street Jamaica NY , 11435 phone: (718) 526-4780 fax: (718) 297-1796 |
| Public Intermediate / Junior High Schools | ||
JHS 217 Robert A. Van Wyck School 85-05 144 Street Jamaica NY , 11435 phone: (718) 657-1120 fax: (718) 291-3668 | ||
| Senior Centers | ||
Young Israel Queens Valley Senior Center 141-55 77th Avenue Flushing NY , 11367 phone: (718) 263-6995 | ||
| Elected Officials | |
| NYC Council Hon. Rory Lancman RLancman@council.nyc.gov | |
District Office Address 78-40 164th Street Hillcrest NY , 11366 phone: (718) 217-4969 fax: (347) 561-6116 | Manhattan Office Address 250 Broadway, Suite 1773 New York NY , 10007 phone: (212) 788-6956 fax: (212) 676-0471 |
| NYS Assembly Hon. Michael A. Simanowitz SimanowitzM@nyassembly.gov | |
District Office Address 159-06 71st Avenue Flushing NY, 11365 phone: (718) 969-1508 fax: (718) 969-8326 | Albany Office LOB, Room 742 Albany NY, 12248 phone: (518) 455-4404 fax: (518) 455-5408 |
| NYS Senate Hon. Leroy Comrie Comrie@nysenate.gov | |
District Office 113-43 Farmers Boulevard St. Albans NY , 11412 phone: (718) 454-0162 fax: (718) 454-0186 | Albany Office Room 617, Legislative Office Building Albany NY, 12247 phone: (518) 455-2701 fax: (518) 455-2816 |
| US Congress Hon. Grace Meng | |
District Office Address 40-13 159th Street 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 | |
History
The present Briarwood community stretches from Union Turnpike on its northern side to Hillside Avenue and Queens Blvd., to Parsons Blvd. on its the eastern side. The Briarwood area of Queens was undeveloped until after the turn of the century. In 1907 real estate developer Herbert A. O’Brien formed the Briarwood Land Company to develop the area between Parsons Blvd. and Queens Blvd. The name “Briarwood” was suggested by Mrs. O’Brien because the area was heavily wooded and full of briars. The company went bankrupt and the area remained undeveloped. In 1936 Briarwood Estates Development Corporation began selling homes in the area. In an ad in the 1939 World’s Fair News it proclaimed “You owe it to yourself to visit Briarwood Estates, a refined residential community”; however the area didn’t fully develop until after WWII when returning GI’s settled in the area. Of note, Archbishop Molloy High School is located across the street from the library at 83-53 Manton Street. It was opened in 1957. The population of Briarwood has grown from only a few residents at the turn of the century, to 10,000 in 1940, to its current population of almost 30,000 residents who reside in over 2,000 private homes and over 100 apartment buildings. The Briarwood Branch of the Queens Library was opened in 1975.
Sources:
About Briarwood by Seymour Schwartz, President of the Briarwood Community Association (pamphlet)
Briarwood by Gerhard Heese, 1st Vice President of the Briarwood Community Association (pamphlet)
Friends Group
Hours & Locations
85-12 Main Street
Briarwood, NY 11435
(718) 658-1680 
| 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 | ||
