Printer-friendlyAboutCambria Heights
City Leaders Deliver for NYC’s Libraries
We are extremely grateful to Mayor de Blasio, City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, and the entire City Council for investing $33 million in additional expense funding for the City’s public libraries. This crucial support will allow us to continue providing essential services in the face of rising ...
Let's Make Some Noise for LGBTQ Pride!
June is LGBTQ Pride Month—and we’re excited to offer programs and special events ranging from silent dance parties and pop-up tabling for teens to Ask Me Anything panels and a resource fair.
Queens Public Library will also be at the NYC Pride March on Sunday, June 30—come out to see us and share your support ...
Immigrant Heritage Month: Bring Your Story!
June is Immigrant Heritage Month, and we’re celebrating with our Bring Your Story events and activities!
More than one million immigrants live in Queens, and we want to know your story. Visit your library to map your story using our special map and string and show where you or your family have journeyed ...
Learn English & Math On The Go!
Have you ever wanted to improve your reading, English, or math skills, or work on your high school equivalency, but felt too busy?
Now Queens Public Library has the solution—an app that you can use as you’re on-the-go or from anywhere that is convenient for you.
Try it out today for free—and make ...
Queens Public Library Magazine
The new issue of Queens Public Library Magazine is out now!
Queens Public 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 ...
Discover Your City With Culture Pass!
Start planning your summer 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, ...
Let Yourself Be Bored
Jessie Sima’s grandfather took her to the library when he was watching her while her parents were at work. “It was nice to have a place to spend time where we weren’t pressured to buy anything and where no one minded if we stayed for hours,” she says.
Sima enjoyed browsing the library and learned the ...
Our Renewed Promise to the Public
No matter who you are, where you’re from, or where you want to go, we speak your language.
We’re excited to announce our renewed promise to the public and our new look to reflect who we are and the exceptional service you can expect from us.
At Queens Public Library, we speak your ...
 Jun 17 6:30PM --to-- 7:30PM Learn to Dance Soca!Location: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required Instructor Davin McLeod shares the history and movements of this masquerade dance, the "soul of Calypso" and "the power of movement," which is performed at the annual Caribbean Carnival. You do not need to know how to dance to participate, but you will certainly feel like a dancer when you leave! Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jun 18 1:15PM --to-- 2:15PM Cambria Heights Adult Book Discussion GroupLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required Join our book discussion group at Cambria Heights! We will discuss the following book: "The Sun Does Shine: How I found Life and Freedom on Death Row" by Anthony Ray Hinton. The book will be available in advance for your reading pleasure. | |||||||||
 Jun 18 3:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Arts and Crafts for KidsLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required Please join us for an enjoyable time of arts and crafts for children! 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 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 19 10:30AM --to-- 12:00PM Toddler TimeLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required This 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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Jun 19 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Juneteenth RemembranceLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required Join us as we learn about an American holiday and community celebration, Juneteenth. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and how the last community of enslaved Africans found out two years later. With the use of book displays, slides, and handouts, all your questions will be answered. | ||||||||||||||||||
Jun 20 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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 Jun 20 6:00PM --to-- 7:00PM Ping PongLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required Play ping pong in the 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 21 10:30AM --to-- 12:00PM Mommy and MeLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required Join us for 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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 Jun 21 3:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Movie Fridays for KidsLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required Join us for fun movies! 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 2:30PM --to-- 4:00PM Write On With The NY Writers Coalition!Location: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required Everyone has a voice. Everyone has a story. Bring yours and join us for writing and sharing work in a supportive, respectful environment. Poetry, plays, short stories, and everything in between – all crafted in one room! Tap into your unwritten stories at this free workshop for writers (teens and adults) of all experience levels, backgrounds, and genres. Writing prompts and materials will be provided. No sign up required -- simply turn up! | ||||||||||||||||||
 Jun 24 10:00AM --to-- 11:00AM Introduction to Computers ClassLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required Learn the basics of how to use a computer. 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-- 2:00PM Movie LunchLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required Come enjoy free summer meals for kids and teens with a movie! Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jul 4 6:00PM --to-- 7:30PM We Do Family ResearchLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required PROGRAM CANCELLED - VINNY 5/3/19 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 4:30PM --to-- 5:30PM Documentary ClubLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required Come watch an interesting documentary every week with a discussion afterwards! 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-- 1:30PM Circle of Transformation: Empowerment CircleLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required The Circle of Transformation brings women together to support each other. A healing space is created where women can discuss issues that impact their lives. In a safe environment, women can explore ways to self-develop and address issues that impede their personal development. Workshops will be available for visual art and writing poetry as means to process stress, pain, and facilitate healing. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jul 16 1:15PM --to-- 2:15PM Adult Summer Reading Club '19: Explore Books & PodcastsLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required This summer we will explore the world of podcasts and all the variety of genres out there. Sci-fi, fantasy, horror, mystery, interview, solo, or hybrid - what’s your preference? Let’s explore together. 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 10:30AM --to-- 12:00PM Adult Summer Reading Club '19: A Universe of Stories & Board GamesLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required Join us for fun and games as we explore different board games. Remember mahjong, or backgammon? Come learn fun variations of the games. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jul 18 6:00PM --to-- 7:30PM Adult Summer Reading Club '19: Come Explore Arts & CraftsLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required Join us this summer for our ongoing adult arts and crafts classes where we explore with needle crafts, painting, drawing, collage work, and more. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Aug 14 10:30AM --to-- 11:30AM Healthy Brain, Healthy LifeLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required Gain insight into some of the best ways to reduce the risk of cognitive impairment as we age. Learn some steps to take to have a healthy brain and a healthy life by experiencing techniques designed to keep your brain happy and well. All 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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Sep 6 6:00PM --to-- 9:00PM An Evening of Art with the Cambria Heights Library Craft Artist ExtraordinaireLocation: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required Celebrate Cambria Heights Library's artistic community at their 4th Annual Artist Reception and Exhibit. An array of creative expression will be on display through October including yarn crafts, water color, acrylics, jewelry, line art photography, quilts, and sewing projects. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sep 16 6:00PM --to-- 7:30PM Queens Artists and Non-Profit Organizations: Do You Need Funding?Location: Cambria Heights Registration: Not required Learn about the 2020 Queens Arts Fund Grant Program! The Queens Arts Fund (QAF) awards grants to Queens-based individual artists and non-profit organizations that are producing arts and cultural programming in visual, performing, literary, and folk arts disciplines. Program guidelines and the application process will be reviewed. | ||||||||||||||||||
Free computer access is available at all the libraries. The Cambria Heights Community Library has:
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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 | ||
