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We Did It!
Thanks to your social media posts, your postcards, letters and calls, Mayor Bill de Blasio, Speaker Corey Johnson, and the New York City Council on June 14, 2018 agreed on a budget for Fiscal Year 2019 that includes at least $60 million in capital funds and a $16.7 million increase in ...
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's Battle of the Bands!
The Battle of the Bands is back and better than ever!
For the fourth year running, New York bands will have the opportunity to bring the house down at the 2,100-seat Colden Auditorium at Queens College’s Kupferberg Center for the Arts on Saturday, June 30!
Gifted musicians ages ...
Get Ready for Father’s Day!
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 17. Get prepared at the library with lots of opportunities to make crafts for the father figures in your life.
From cards and ties to a picture frame or a poster, we’ve got you covered. You can also attend Father’s Day-themed storytimes with your child.
If your child is ...
Battle of the Bands Spotlights!
The 4th Annual Battle of the Bands is just 4 weeks away, and here's where you can learn about our talented contestants.
For today's spotlights, you can meet your returning host with the most, Torae, plus Jackson Heights natives and Battle of the Bands newcomers E3.
Check back here in the ...
Support Queens Library with Your 2018 Annual Fund Gift
The last day of school is just a few weeks away—and we’re already hard at work preparing programs, signing kids up for summer reading, and ensuring that we can meet the needs of the 52,000 children and young adults who are expected to visit Queens Library this summer.
The thousands of programs we offer are made ...
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 ...
Drag Queen Story Hour At The Library!
We hope you will join us at several 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 ...
 Jun 18 5:00PM --to-- 7:00PM Learn To Play ChessLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required Children, teens, and adults are welcome to come learn to play chess in our weekly Chess Club here at Cambria Heights Community Library. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jun 19 1:15PM --to-- 2:15PM Book Discussion GroupLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required Come join our newest book discussion group at Cambria Heights! We will discuss the following books on the following dates: Books are available in advance for your reading pleasure. | |||
 Jun 20 10:30AM --to-- 11:30AM Toddler TimeLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required Ages 2-4 years Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jun 20 10:30AM --to-- 12:00PM Cambria Heights QuiltersLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required Please join us Wednesday mornings for beginner quilting. We will learn basic and intermediate techniques to create beautiful individual and group projects. All are welcome, supplies will be available for use during the sessions. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jun 21 3:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Broadcast Journalism Screening and Wrap-Up Party | ||||||||||||||||||
Jun 21 6:30PM --to-- 7:30PM Table Tennis Anyone?!?Location: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required Come join us and learn to play table tennis/ping pong. Beginners, intermediate or advanced, all skill 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 22 10:30AM --to-- 11:30AM My Baby & MeLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, movement games, books, and toys Everyone has fun! Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jun 22 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Arts and Crafts for KidsLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required Arts and Crafts for Kids Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jun 23 2:00PM --to-- 3:00PM YogaLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required Come practice gentle yoga with a certified instructor. | ||||||||||||||||||
Jul 5 6:00PM --to-- 7:30PM The Empowered Gardener Series: Reclaim Your YardLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required Use flowers and natural herbicides to get rid of those buzzing pests as well as attract pollinators during the summer months. We will also discuss garden empowering habits with insects such as lady bugs, non-honey bees, and a variety of empowering plants. Learn how to make a soda bottle mosquito catcher. | ||||||||||||||||||
Jul 6 10:00AM --to-- 11:00AM Mommy and MeLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required Playtime with arts and crafts for toddlers ages 1-3. 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 2:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Futbol Fever Friday Quarterfinals at 2pmLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required Come and watch the World Cup with us at the Central Library! Every four years the world comes to a halt for the most watched sporting event on the planet. We will be showing World Cup games. | ||||||||||||||||||
Jul 9 3:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Leeford Morrison Art Show PremiereLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required Come meet artist Leeford Morrison as he discusses his artwork which is on display in the library. He will also offer a tutorial for budding artists to get started with their masterpieces. | ||||||||||||||||||
Jul 11 10:30AM --to-- 11:30AM Toddler TimeLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required The program is for toddlers ages 1-3. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jul 11 10:30AM --to-- 12:00PM Adult Summer Reading ClubLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required Join us this summer to explore a variety of arts & crafts, music, board games, travel journaling, and so much more. You'll know why "Libraries Rock!" after you have spent some time enjoying adult programming at Cambria Heights Community Library! 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 6:00PM --to-- 7:30PM Adult Craft HourLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required Join us weekly for a variety of crafts. We will learn to crochet, knit, make jewelry, explore paper crafts, create collages and paint with coffee, watercolor and acrylics. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Aug 2 6:00PM --to-- 7:30PM Sankofa Discussion and Multimedia ClubLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required The Sankofa Discussion and Multimedia Club will meet bi-monthly to discuss histories of the diaspora. Using a variety of formats, we reach back to see our way forward to meet the challenges of today. 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 6:00PM --to-- 7:30PM The Empowered Gardener Series: Visualize Your Ideal GardenLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required We will look at the productivity of our gardens and evaluate the impact of nature and our care habits to develop blueprints to make change. A demonstration of indoor composting with red worms and a large soda bottle. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sep 10 6:30PM --to-- 8:00PM QEDC: Business Plan CompetitionLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required The Queens Economic Development Corporation’s Annual Queens StartUP! Business Plan Competition begins in September 2018. The competition gives entrepreneurs a chance to strengthen their business knowledge, learn about business trends, and gain insights into starting and growing a business while also introducing them to the vast resources available to them at Queens Library. Learn more at these information sessions and watch for more news about classes starting in October. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sep 13 5:30PM --to-- 7:30PM Queens Artists and Nonprofit Organizations: Do You Need Funding? | ||||||||||||||||||
Sep 17 10:00AM --to-- 12:00PM ESOL English ConversationLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required Want to learn English or improve your skills? The library is hosting a free English Conversation group. Come and make new friends. Vini aprann lang angle avèk nou nan bibliyotèk la. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Oct 13 1:00PM --to-- 4:00PM A Celebration of Queens (& Beyond) AuthorsLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required Come meet local, published authors. There will be readings, panel discussions, and book signings! Everyone is invited to attend! | ||||||||||||||||||
Nov 1 6:00PM --to-- 7:30PM The Empowered Gardener Series: Final HarvestLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required We will look at our final harvests and learn about the Plant Hardiness Zones as it relates to the various plants in our garden. We will share information on planting bulbs and preparing your Christmas and other potted plants so they will thrive in the spring. | ||||||||||||||||||
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International Language Collections at the Cambria Heights Community Library include:
Special Interest/Noteworthy Collections at the Cambria Heights Community Library include:
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| Child Care / Preschools | ||
Cambria Center for the Gifted 233-10 Linden Blvd. Cambria Heights NY , 11411 phone: (718) 341-1991 | Cambria Heights Christian Academy 221-02 Linden Blvd. Cambria Heights NY , 11411 phone: (718) 276-5920 | Helping Hands Day Care 225-16b Linden Blvd. Cambria Heights NY , 11411 phone: (718) 527-6258 |
Juliasa Nursery School & Kindergarten 224-03 Linden Blvd. Cambria Heights NY , 11411 phone: (718) 525-9434 | Le Grand Elite Learning Lab Universal Pre-K 229-16 Linden Blvd. Cambria Heights NY , 11411 phone: (800) 690-2652 | Lil Ones Learning Center 229-16 Linden Blvd. Cambria Heights NY , 11411 |
The Nurturing Center 225-11 Linden Blvd. Cambria Heights NY , 11411 phone: (718) 527-5932 | Wonder Kids Academy 116-53 227th Street Cambria Heights NY , 11411 phone: (718) 276-8900 | |
| Community Board | ||
Queens Community Board #13 Queens Reform Church, www.cb13q.org 219-41 Jamaica Avenue, Queens Village NY , 11428 phone: (718) 464-9700 fax: (718) 264-2739 | ||
| Community Organizations & Services | ||
Cambria Heights Civic Association Kelli Singleton, President, P.O. Box 110007 Cambria Heights NY , 11411 phone: 917-922-4136 fax: | Cambria Heights Sports Association 116-49 223rd St. Cambria Heights NY , 11411 phone: (718)525-4494 fax: | |
Haitian-Americans United for Progress (HAUP) 221-05 Linden Blvd. Cambria Heights NY , 11411 phone: (718) 527-3776 | ||
| Fire Department | ||
Engine 317 Ladder 165 117-11 196th St. St. Albans NY , 11412 | ||
| Local Hospitals | ||
| Local Newspapers | ||
Queens Courier | South-East Queens Press
South-East Queens Press | |
| Parks and Playgrounds | ||
Cabbell Park/Cambria Playground 121 Ave. & 220th Street | PS 147 Playground (East Springfield) 115th Rd. Bt. 218th & 219th Streets | PS 176 Playground 121 Ave & 237th Street |
| Police Department | ||
| Post Office | ||
Cambria Heights Station 229-01 Linden Blvd phone: (718) 528-1484 | ||
| Private / Parochial Schools | ||
Bethel Christian Learning Center (Pre-K -12) 219-09 Linden Blvd. Cambria Heights NY , 11411 phone: (718) 978-4357 | Cambria Center for the Gifted (Pre-K-5) 223-10 Linden Blvd. Cambria Heights NY , 11411 phone: (718) 341-1991 | Le Grand Elite 229-16 Linden Blvd. Cambria Heights NY , 11411 phone: (718) 949-6565 |
Revealed Word Christian Academy (PreK-6) 230-01 Linden Blvd. Cambria Heights NY , 11411 phone: (718) 276-3669 | Sacred Heart R.C. School (Pre-K-8) 115-50 221st Street Cambria Heights NY , 11411 phone: (718) 527-0123 | |
| Public Elementary Schools | ||
PS 147 Ronald McNair (Q147) K-5 218-01 116 Ave. Cambria Heights NY , 11411 phone: (718) 528-2420 fax: (718) 723-7819 | P.S. 147 MINI (Q851) 218-01 116 Ave. Queens NY , 11411 phone: (718) 528-2420 fax: (718) 723-7819 | PS 147 MINI School Spec Ed (Q852) 218-01 116 Ave. Cambria Heights NY , 11411 phone: (718) 528-2420 fax: (718) 723-7819 |
PS 176 Cambria Heights (Q176) K-5 120-45 235 St. Cambria Heights NY , 11411 phone: (718) 525-4057 fax: (718) 276-3458 | ||
| Public High Schools | ||
Mathematics, Science Research and Technology Magnet High School (Q492) 207-01 116 Ave. Cambria Heights NY , 11411 phone: (718) 978-1837 fax: (718) 978-2063 | Law, Government and Community Service High School (Q494) 207-01 116 Ave Cambria Heights NY , 11411 phone: (718) 978-6432 fax: (718) 978-6749 | Business, Computer Applications & Entrepreneurship High School (Q496) 207-01 116 Ave Cambria Heights NY , 11411 phone: (718) 978-2807 fax: (718) 978-3402 |
Humanities & Arts Magnet HS (Q498) 207-01 116 Ave. Cambria Heights NY , 11411 phone: (718) 978-2135 fax: (718) 978-2309 | ||
| Public Intermediate / Junior High Schools | ||
IS 192 - The Renaissance Middle School 109-89 204 St. St. Albans NY , 11412 phone: (718) 479-5540 fax: (718) 217-4645 | ||
| Senior Centers | ||
Alpha Phi Alpha Senior Center 220-01 Linden Blvd Cambria Heights NY , 11411 phone: (718) 528-8238 fax: | ||
| Elected Officials | |
| NYC Council Hon. I. Daneek Miller IDMiller@council.nyc.gov | |
District Office 172-12 Linden Boulevard St. Albans NY, 11434 phone: (718) 776-3700 fax: (718) 487-3580 | Manhattan Office 250 Broadway, Suite 1810 New York NY , 10007 phone: (212) 788-7084 fax: (212) 788-7093 |
| NYS Assembly Hon. Clyde Vanel VanelC@nyassembly.gov | |
District Office 97-01 Springfield Boulevard Queens Village NY, 11429 phone: (718) 479-2333 fax: (718) 464-7128 | Albany Office LOB, Room 548 Albany NY, 12248 phone: (518) 455-4711 fax: (518) 455-3740 |
| 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. 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
Cambria Heights was originally a farming community which supplied produce to Brooklyn and Manhattan. It began developing in 1923 on 163 acres of land bought by Oliver B. LaFreniere, a real-estate agent. It acquired the name Cambria in about 1924 from its owner the ‘Cambria Title Savings and Trust Company’ a coal concern located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. “Heights” was added because of the area’s high elevation.
First populated by Jewish, German, Irish and Italian residents, the community became a predominantly Black, middle-class suburb after the Second World War. Present demographics reveal a community comprised predominantly of African Americans and West Indians.
Library service for the community began in 1930 with the establishment of a bookmobile stop on Linden Boulevard for one hour a week. The following year, the bookmobile moved to PS 147 where it provided service to the children for a few hours each week. Service expanded as demand grew leading eventually to the need for a regular library.
Campaign efforts by a committee of the Civic Association resulted in the opening on July 15, 1949 of a sub-branch in rental quarters on Linden Boulevard. In 1964, the rental facilities were expanded and upgraded to a new location, 220-20 Linden boulevard, where it remained until 2006.
The latest incarnation of the Cambria Heights library is a state-of-the-art facility located at 218-13 Linden Boulevard. Opened in 2006, the library offers computers, WiFi, programs and materials of all types for all ages.
Sources:
Cambria Heights before it was Born by George W. Winans (Pamphlet)
The Origin of Community Names in Queens Borough. (Pamphlet)
The Encyclopedia of New York City ed. by Kenneth T. Jackson
Friends Group
Hours & Locations
218-13 Linden Boulevard
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 528-3535 
| 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 | ||
