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Jun 19 11:30AM Book Discussion Group | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Central Library | Wed, Jun 26, 2013 | 2:00PM |
Jun
19
4:00PM
ShapeUp NYC: Aerobics for Adults 
Keep that New Year's resolution with free weekly fitness classes through ShapeUp NYC. Aerobics for Adults provides a moderate workout that burns calories and improves cardiac function. Instructor: Danielle Howell. Space is limited. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Not required
Additional Event Dates/Locations
This is a recurring event. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Central Library | Wed, Jun 26, 2013 | 4:00PM |
| Central Library | Wed, Jul 3, 2013 | 4:00PM |
| Central Library | Wed, Jul 10, 2013 | 4:00PM |
| Central Library | Wed, Jul 17, 2013 | 4:00PM |
| Central Library | Wed, Jul 24, 2013 | 4:00PM |
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Jun 19 6:00PM Public Art | |||||||||||||||||||||
Jun 19 6:30PM Professional Development Workshop for Childcare Providers | |||||||||||||||||||||
Jun 19 6:30PM Advanced InternetLearn about advanced search techniques, different browsers, deleting cookies and caches, bookmarking and personalizing your browser, incognito browsers and securing your online privacy. Basic computer skills and a valid email address are required. To preregister, call 718-990-8625, visit the Job Information Center or preregister online. Location: Central Library Registration: Registration is not yet open for this event. Please check back closer to the event date. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Jun 20 9:00AM Mock Interviews | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Central Library | Thu, Jun 27, 2013 | 9:00AM |
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10:00AM
Saving Your Stuff
Learn about different options for saving your documents, from USBs and floppy disks to cloud computing. Basic computer skills are required. To preregister, please call 718-990-8625, visit the Job Information Center, or preregister online.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 7 openings
Jun
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10:00AM
Saving Your Stuff
Learn about different options for saving your documents, from USBs and floppy disks to cloud computing. Basic computer skills are required. To preregister, please call 718-990-8625, visit the Job Information Center, or preregister online.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 7 openings
Jun
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12:00PM
Codecademy Lab
Codecademy is a free, easy online learning platform to teach yourself computer languages like Python, HTML/CSS and Ruby. Use time provided in Codecademy Lab to practice coding and collaborate with other learners. To preregister, call 718-990-8625, visit the Job Information Center, or preregister online.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 13 openings
Jun
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6:30PM
Internet: What's Next? (in Spanish) 
Expand your knowledge of the Internet and ability to take advantage of all it has to offer by learning more about:
- Browsing the Web
- Navigating search engines
- Internet safety
- Creating online accounts
Participants must possess basic computer and Internet skills. Preregistration is required. Please call 718-990-8625 or visit the Job Information Center, or preregister online.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 14 openings
Jun
20
7:00PM
Arthritis 101
Learn the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and get information on managing symptoms and possible treatments.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Not required
Jun
21
9:30AM
Intermediate Microsoft Excel
Learn how to generate formulas and functions, create a home budget and store your personal and professional data. Preregister online, in person at the Job Information Center or by telephone at 718-990-8625. Basic computer skills and knowledge of Excel are required.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Registration is now closed
Jun
21
10:00AM
Salary Negotiations 
Before you start negotiating with a prospective employer about salaries, you need to know how much you and the job are worth. Learn effective salary negotiation techniques in this workshop. For more information, please call the Job Information Center at 718-990-8625.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Not required
Jun
21
10:00AM
Beginners' Sewing Circle for Women (in Bengali) 
Learn how to turn sewing skills into a career and earn money working for yourself. Bring your friends!
Location: Central Library
Registration: Not required
Additional Event Dates/Locations
This is a recurring event. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Central Library | Fri, Jun 28, 2013 | 10:00AM |
Jun
21
1:00PM
Open Lab 
Need more time for your job search or to update your resume? Do you just want to brush up on Microsoft Office applications that you learned in class or practice Metrix Learning? Join us Every Monday and Friday in the Cyber Center Training Room from 2:00 to 5:00 pm for open lab practice. No registration necessary. For more information, visit the Job Information Center.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Not required
Additional Event Dates/Locations
This is a recurring event. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Central Library | Mon, Jun 24, 2013 | 2:00PM |
| Central Library | Fri, Jun 28, 2013 | 1:00PM |
Jun
21
4:00PM
Stroke: Risk Factors, Warning Signs and Prevention 
Queens Library in partnership with North Shore LIJ Franklin Hospital presents an informational session on stroke. The program will cover risk factors for stroke and preventive steps you can take to reduce your risk, and how to recognize warning signs and symptoms so you can react quickly and minimize damage should stroke occur.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Not required
Jun
22
9:30AM
Microsoft PowerPoint for Beginners
Learn the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint 2010. This workshop will cover how to create a slide presentation, add photos and images and create handouts. Preregistration is required. Visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625, or preregister online.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Registration is now closed
Jun
22
2:00PM
Intermediate Microsoft PowerPoint
Learn how to customize your PowerPoint presentations. This workshop will cover how to create slide animations and transitions, change themes and colors and insert shapes, charts and text boxes. Participants must have basic computer skills and previous PowerPoint experience. Preregistration is required. Call 718-990-8625 or Visit the Job Information Center, or preregister online.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Registration is now closed
Jun
24
9:30AM
Microsoft PowerPoint for Beginners
Learn the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint 2010. This workshop will cover how to create a slide presentation, add photos and images and create handouts. Preregistration is required. Visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625, or preregister online.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Registration is now closed
Jun
24
10:00AM
Stay Well
Learn how special exercises and relaxation techniques can make a difference in your life.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Not required
Additional Event Dates/Locations
This is a recurring event. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Central Library | Mon, Jul 1, 2013 | 10:00AM |
| Central Library | Mon, Jul 8, 2013 | 10:00AM |
| Central Library | Mon, Jul 15, 2013 | 10:00AM |
| Central Library | Mon, Jul 22, 2013 | 10:00AM |
| Central Library | Mon, Jul 29, 2013 | 10:00AM |
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6:00PM
Mac Monday: iMovie
Learn the basics of Apple computers in our weekly Mac labs. We will use MacBook Pro laptop computers, and the topic for this week's lab will be iMovies. Preregistration is required. Visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625 to preegister, or preregister online.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 12 openings
Jun
25
1:30PM
Resumes and Cover Letters 
Make your resume and cover letter the best that they can be! This workshop will cover how to get started, types of resumes, what to include and exclude, and tips for making your resume and cover letter stronger. For more information, please visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Not required
Jun
25
6:00PM
Create an Email Account
Learn how to set up your own email account. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are required. Preregistration is required by phone or in person at the Cyber Center Desk. For details, please call 718-990-0769.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this event. Please check back closer to the event date.
Jun
25
7:00PM
Small Business Workshop 
Do you have an idea for a business? This workshop will teach you how to develop a business plan, create a demand for a product or service, set goals and objectives, create budgets and timelines, identify resources and prepare to open your "doors." Visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625 for more information.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Not required
Jun
26
9:30AM
Create an Email Account
Learn how to set up your own email account. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are required. Preregistration is required by phone or in person at the Cyber Center Desk. For details, please call 718-990-0769.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this event. Please check back closer to the event date.
Jun
26
10:00AM
Resumes and Cover Letters 
Do your resume and cover letter stand out from the crowd? Make them the best they can be. This workshop will cover how to get started, types of resumes, what to include and exclude, and tips for making a good impression. Please visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625 for more information.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Not required
Jun
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6:30PM
Microsoft Word: Basics (in Spanish) 
Make your documents stand out with Microsoft Word. In this workshop you will learn how to create and save documents, format text, and copy, cut and paste sentences and paragraphs. Preregistration is required. Please call 718-990-8625 or visit the Job Information Center, or preregister online.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 15 openings
Jun
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9:30AM
Introduction to Computers
In this workshop for beginners, you will learn essential computer terminology, how to use a mouse and touchpad, basic keyboarding skills and how to use folders, files and programs. No prior skills are necessary. Preregistration is required. Please call 718-990-8625, or visit the Job Information Center.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 5 openings
Jun
30
2:00PM
Sunday Movies at Central: "Jack Reacher" 
When five people are shot, police arrest an ex-Army sniper who asks for former Army Investigator Jack Reacher. Knowing the man's past, Reacher thinks he's guilty but soon suspects he's being framed. Starring Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike, Richard Jenkins; Paramount Pictures; directed by Christopher McQuarrie; rated PG-13; 130 minutes; 2012
A homicide investigator digs deeper into a case involving a trained military sniper who shot five random victims.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Not required
Jul
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9:30AM
Internet Basics
Learn the basics of the Internet, how to search for and browse websites and how to navigate the Internet safely. To preregister, please call 718-990-8625 or visit the Job Information Center, or preregister online.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 15 openings
Jul
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1:00PM
Metrix Learning: Free Online Training and Certifications
In this orientation session, learn about free online training through Metrix Learning, including certifications in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks and Adobe. Metrix Learning is a self-directed online learning program offering multiple learning tracks in a single platform. All courses are online. To preregister for an orientation session, please call 718-990-8625 or visit the Job Information Center.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 13 openings
Jul
1
2:00PM
Open Lab 
At open lab practice, you can search for a job, practice your computer skills or edit your resume. For more information, visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Not required
Additional Event Dates/Locations
This is a recurring event. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Central Library | Fri, Jul 5, 2013 | 1:00PM |
| Central Library | Mon, Jul 8, 2013 | 2:00PM |
| Central Library | Fri, Jul 12, 2013 | 1:00PM |
| Central Library | Mon, Jul 15, 2013 | 2:00PM |
| Central Library | Fri, Jul 19, 2013 | 1:00PM |
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Jul
2
6:00PM
Introduction to Computers
Learn the basics of using computers: logging on and off, using a keyboard and mouse, opening and closing “windows” and using tool bars and scroll bars. Preregistration is required by phone or in person at the Cyber Center Desk. For details, please call 718-990-0769.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this event. Please check back closer to the event date.
Jul
2
7:00PM
Small Business Workshop 
Do you have an idea for a business? This workshop will teach you how to develop a business plan, create a demand for a product or service, set goals and objectives, create budgets and timelines, identify resources and prepare to open your "doors." Visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625 for more information.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Not required
Additional Event Dates/Locations
This is a recurring event. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Central Library | Tue, Jul 9, 2013 | 7:00PM |
| Central Library | Tue, Jul 23, 2013 | 7:00PM |
| Central Library | Tue, Jul 30, 2013 | 7:00PM |
Jul
3
9:30AM
Computer Basics for Older Adults
If you don't know how to use a computer, this workshop will get you started. You will learn the basic parts of a computer, how to use a keyboard and mouse and how to browse the Internet. Preregistration is required. Please call 718-990-0769 for more information or to preregister.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this event. Please check back closer to the event date.
Additional Event Dates/Locations
This is a recurring event. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Central Library | Wed, Jul 10, 2013 | 9:30AM |
Jul
3
10:00AM
Resumes and Cover Letters 
Are you ready to apply for jobs? Do your resume and cover letter stand out from the crowd? Make them the best that they can be in this workshop! Participants will learn: how to get started; types of resumes; what to include and exclude; tips for making your resume and cover letter stronger. For further information, please visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Not required
Additional Event Dates/Locations
This is a recurring event. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Central Library | Wed, Jul 31, 2013 | 10:00AM |
Jul
3
2:00PM
Internet for Beginners
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 or in person at the Cyber Center Desk. For details, please call 718-990-0769.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this event. Please check back closer to the event date.
Jul
3
2:00PM
Mock Interviews
It takes practice to perfect your interviewing skills. Mock interviews let you make mistakes before they count. In this workshop, you will learn how to prepare for your interview, successfully deal with difficult questions and follow up properly after the interview. Space is limited. To schedule an appointment, call 718-990-8625 or visit the Job Information Center. Mock Interviews are held in the Job Information Center.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this event. Please check back closer to the event date.
Additional Event Dates/Locations
This is a recurring event. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Central Library | Wed, Jul 10, 2013 | 2:00PM |
| Central Library | Thu, Jul 11, 2013 | 9:00AM |
| Central Library | Wed, Jul 17, 2013 | 2:00PM |
| Central Library | Thu, Jul 18, 2013 | 9:00AM |
| Central Library | Wed, Jul 24, 2013 | 2:00PM |
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6:30PM
Mastering Excel, Part One: Data Entry
Improve your productivity with Microsoft Excel in the first session of this three-part series. You will learn how to navigate a spreadsheet, create workbooks and worksheets, and enter and edit data. Basic computer skills are required. To preregister, please call 718-990-8625, visit the Job Information Center, or register online.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 9 openings
Jul
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9:30AM
Internet: What's Next?
In this workshop you will learn about advanced search techniques; different Internet browsers; deleting cookies and caches; bookmarking; securing your online privacy. Basic computer skills and a valid email address are required. To preregister, call 718-990-8625, visit the Job Information Center, or preregister online.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 15 openings
Jul
5
10:00AM
Sewing Circle for Women (in Bengali)
Learn how to turn sewing skills into a career and earn money working for yourself. Bring your friends! Space is limited; first come, first served.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Not required
Additional Event Dates/Locations
This is a recurring event. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Central Library | Fri, Jul 12, 2013 | 10:00AM |
| Central Library | Fri, Jul 19, 2013 | 10:00AM |
| Central Library | Fri, Jul 26, 2013 | 10:00AM |
| Central Library | Fri, Aug 9, 2013 | 10:00AM |
| Central Library | Fri, Aug 16, 2013 | 10:00AM |
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Jul
5
10:00AM
Salary Negotiations
Before you start negotiating with a prospective employer about salaries, you need to know how much you and the job are worth. Learn effective salary negotiation techniques in this workshop. For more information, please call the Job Information Center at 718-990-8625.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Not required
Jul
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9:30AM
Introduction to Computers
In this workshop for beginners, you will learn essential computer terminology, how to use a mouse and touchpad, basic keyboarding skills and how to use folders, files and programs. No prior skills are necessary. Preregistration is required by calling 718-990-8625 or visiting the Job Information Center.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 15 openings
Jul
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2:00PM
Internet Basics
Learn how to search for and browse websites and navigate the Internet safely. To preregister, please call 718-990-8625, visit the Job Information Center, or register online.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 14 openings
Jul
7
2:30PM
Urban Book Club @ The Central Library 
QUBC reviews books from various genres (both fiction and non-fiction). Many of the books reviewed are urban themed. Books are voted upon by club members. Supplementary activities are also incorporated into club meetings on a regular basis. Main Floor Meeting Room. First Sunday of Every month. All are welcome!
Location: Central Library
Registration: Not required
Additional Event Dates/Locations
This is a recurring event. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Central Library | Sun, Aug 4, 2013 | 2:30PM |
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9:30AM
Introduction to Email
Learn how to create an email account, log on, navigate your account, send and receive messages and attach documents. Preregister online, by calling 718-990-8625, or in person at the Job Information Center.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 15 openings
Jul
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6:00PM
Mac Monday: Basics
Learn the basics of Apple computers on MacBook Pro laptop computers in this session of our weekly Mac labs. Preregister online, at the Job Information Center or by telephone at 718-990-8625.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 9 openings
Jul
9
6:00PM
Introduction to Word
Learn how to format documents, save files and cut, copy and paste text in this two-session workshop. Participants must possess basic mouse and keyboarding skills. Preregistration is required in person at the Cyber Center desk. Please call 718-990-0769 for details.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this event. Please check back closer to the event date.
Additional Event Dates/Locations
This is a recurring event. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Central Library | Tue, Jul 16, 2013 | 6:00PM |
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6:30PM
Beginning Guitar
Tad Schaefer, graduate of Musician's Institute in Hollywood, CA and Queens College M.A. Jazz Performance, brings expertise and an innovative approach to teaching guitar. Bring your guitar and let's make some music! Space is limited. Preregistration is required. This class meets every Tuesday for 8 weeks.
Location: Central Library
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 9, 2013
Availability: 19 openings
| Central Library | Tue, Jul 16, 2013 | 6:30PM - 7:30PM |
| Central Library | Tue, Jul 23, 2013 | 6:30PM - 7:30PM |
| Central Library | Tue, Jul 30, 2013 | 6:30PM - 7:30PM |
| Central Library | Tue, Aug 6, 2013 | 6:30PM - 7:30PM |
| Central Library | Tue, Aug 13, 2013 | 6:30PM - 7:30PM |
| Central Library | Tue, Aug 20, 2013 | 6:30PM - 7:30PM |
| Central Library | Tue, Aug 27, 2013 | 6:30PM - 7:30PM |
Jul
10
10:00AM
Job Skills
This workshop will teach you to identify, define and categorize your job skills, understand the difference between skills and duties, market your skills to prospective employers and become aware of the skills most sought by employers. Call the Job Information Center at 718-990-0746 or 718-990-8625 for more information.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Not required
Jul
10
11:30AM
Summer Sewing Club 
Join our summer sewing club for adults, where we explore the many facets of sewing and share tips and techniques. From how-to demonstrations to pattern swaps, join us as we learn, create and share in the fun of sewing.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Not required
Additional Event Dates/Locations
This is a recurring event. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Central Library | Wed, Jul 24, 2013 | 11:30AM |
| Central Library | Wed, Aug 7, 2013 | 11:30AM |
| Central Library | Wed, Aug 21, 2013 | 11:30AM |
Jul
10
5:30PM
The Art of Meditation
Learn how meditation can alleviate stress, anxiety and depression so that you can achieve a more peaceful balance in your daily life in this workshop conducted by Swami Radeshwaran, Pinak Guha and Serita Babulal from Divya Jyoti Jagrati Kendra.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Not required
Jul
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6:30PM
Mastering Excel Part Two: Charts and Graphs
Improve your productivity with Microsoft Excel in the second class of this three-part series by learning how to create and print charts and graphs. Basic computers skills are required, and you should take Part One of this series before taking Part Two. To preregister, please call 718-990-8625, visit the Job Information Center, or preregister online.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 9 openings
Jul
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10:00AM
Introduction to Codecademy
Codecademy is a free, easy online platform for learning computer languages like Python, HTML/CSS and Ruby. This class will cover what a computer language is, how they can be used, and how the site works. To preregister, call 718-990-8625, visit the Job Information Center, or preregister.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 12 openings
Jul
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12:00PM
Codecademy Lab
Codecademy is a free, easy online learning platform for learning computer languages like Python, HTML/CSS and Ruby. Use time provided in Codecademy Lab to practice coding and collaborate with other learners. To preregister, call 718-990-8625, visit the Job Information Center, or preregister online.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 13 openings
Jul
11
6:00PM
Summer Reading: "In the Place of Justice" by Wilbert Rideau
In our summer reading series we will explore the role of reading, writing and libraries in the lives of people who faced adversity with a book or a pen in their hands. This month we are reading the troubling and uplifting story of the prison journalist Wilbert Rideau. Pick up a copy of the book at the Reference Desk and join us to share your thoughts!
Location: Central Library
Registration: Not required
Jul
11
6:30PM
Estate Planning
Juliet Gavriel, Esq., will discuss estate planning options, including planning for long-term care, the advantages and disadvantages of wills and the difference between wills and trusts.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Not required
Jul
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6:30PM
Microsoft Word: What's Next? (in Spanish)
Learn to change your printing settings, insert images, objects, margins and columns and edit your document. Preregistration is required. Please call 718-990-8625 or visit the Job Information Center, or preregister online.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 15 openings
Jul
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9:30AM
Microsoft Word for Beginners
Learn how to create and save Word documents; format and edit text; copy, cut and paste items; and use the main functions and commands of Word. Basic computer skills are required. Preregister online, in person at the Job Information Center or by telephone at 718-990-8625.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 14 openings
Jul
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9:30AM
Microsoft Word for Beginners
Learn how to create and save Word documents; format and edit text; copy, cut and paste items; and use the main functions and commands of Word. Basic computer skills are required. Preregister online, in person at the Job Information Center or by telephone at 718-990-8625.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 14 openings
Jul
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10:00AM
Watercolor Painting
Artist and teacher Katalin Papp-Gyokeny will teach watercolor techniques and guide you through "mindful painting" to create meaningful images. No previous experience is necessary. Basic supplies will be provided. Space is limited. Preregistration is required. This is a 3-part workshop and preregistration will reserve your spot in all three sessions. For more information, please call 718-990-0714.
Location: Central Library
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 13, 2013
Availability: 19 openings
| Central Library | Sat, Jul 20, 2013 | 10:00AM - 11:30AM |
| Central Library | Sat, Jul 27, 2013 | 10:00AM - 11:30AM |
Jul
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2:00PM
Microsoft Excel for Beginners
Learn to navigate a spreadsheet, create workbooks and worksheets, enter and edit data, and print tables and charts. Basic computer skills are required. Preregister online, in person at the Job Information Center or by telephone at 718-990-8625.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 14 openings
Jul
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9:30AM
Intermediate Microsoft Word
Build on your basic knowledge of Microsoft Word by learning how to format a document and bibliography and insert tables, charts, headers and footers. Knowledge of MS Word is required. Preregister online at queenslibrary.org on the Events page, in person at the Job Information Center or by calling 718-990-8625.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 14 openings
Jul
15
5:30PM
Meditation for Stress Management
Swami Radeshwaran, Pinak Guha and Serita Babulal from Divya Jyoti Jagrati Kendra offer a stress management lecture on how meditation can alleviate stress, anxiety and depression so that you can achieve a more peaceful balance in your daily life while building self-esteem and confidence.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Not required
Jul
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6:00PM
Mac Monday: Microsoft Office
Learn how to use Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint on MacBook Pro laptop computers in this session of our weekly Mac labs. Preregister online, at the Job Information Center or by telephone at 718-990-8625.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 9 openings
Jul
16
6:00PM
Is a Franchise the Right Business Opportunity for You?
Alan Goldberg, a consultant with Fran-LINK Franchise Advisory Group, will present a high-level look at the $2 trillion franchise industry and discuss whether the franchise model might be right for you.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Not required
Jul
17
9:30AM
Introduction to Email
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 calling 718-990-0769 or in person at the Cyber Center Desk.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this event. Please check back closer to the event date.
Jul
17
10:00AM
Interview Skills
Learn how to prepare for your interview, successfully deal with difficult questions and follow up properly after the interview. For more information, please call 718-990-8625.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Not required
Jul
17
11:30AM
Book Club: "The Orientalist"
Join us in our discussion of "The Orientalist" by Tom Reiss, the story of Essad Bey, a celebrated author and real-life Indiana Jones with a fatal secret who passed himself off as a Muslim prince in Nazi Germany. Pick up a copy at the Reference Desk.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Not required
Jul
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6:30PM
Mastering Excel, Part Three: Formulas
Apply and build upon your knowledge of Microsoft Excel in the third class of this three-part series by learning how to create formulas and use functions. It is recommended that you take Parts One and Two of this series before taking Part Three. To preregister, please call 718-990-8625, visit the Job Information Center, or register online.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 9 openings
Jul
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10:00AM
Digital Photography
Bring your own camera and master the elementary aspects of digital photography in this hands-on instructional class. Basic computer skills and a digital camera are required. To preregister, please call 718-990-8625, visit the Job Information Center, or register online.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 13 openings
Jul
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12:00PM
Codecademy Lab
Codecademy is a free, easy online learning platform for learning computer languages like Python, HTML/CSS and Ruby. Use time provided in Codecademy Lab to practice coding and collaborate with other learners. To preregister, call 718-990-8625, visit the Job Information Center, or preregister online.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 13 openings
Jul
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6:30PM
Blogging with Tumblr
The popular microblogging site Tumblr is the perfect tool for writers and artists who want to engage with a community of people who care about the same things. It can be used to write posts and essays; upload and share photos, videos and audio; and much more. This workshop will be led by Molly McArdle, an assistant book review editor and Tumblr manager at "Library Journal" and Tumblr editor for the online literary magazine "The Rumpus."
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 5 openings
Jul
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6:30PM
Intermediate Microsoft Word (in Spanish)
Build on your basic knowledge of Microsoft Word in this intermediate workshop. Participants must possess basic computer skills and be familiar with MS Word. Preregistration is required. Please call 718-990-8625 or visit the Job Information Center, or preregister online.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 15 openings
Jul
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9:30AM
Microsoft Excel for Beginners
Learn to navigate a spreadsheet, create workbooks and worksheets, enter and edit data, and print tables and charts. Basic computer skills are required. Preregister online, in person at the Job Information Center or by telephone at 718-990-8625.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 14 openings
Jul
19
10:00AM
Networking
Networking is the development of professional relationships, and in today’s competitive market is one of the best ways to find a job. Through networking, you can exchange information with others about job opportunities, interesting organizations and up-and-coming industries. This workshop teaches the basics of networking and how to improve your job-search techniques. For more information, please call 718-990-8625 or visit the Job Information Center.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Not required
Jul
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9:30AM
Intermediate Microsoft Word
Build upon your basic knowledge of Microsoft Word by learning how to format a document and bibliography and insert tables, charts, headers and footers. Knowledge of MS Word is required. Preregister online, in person at the Job Information Center or by calling 718-990-8625.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 13 openings
Jul
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2:00PM
Intermediate Microsoft Excel
Learn how to generate formulas and functions, create a home budget and store your personal and professional data. Preregister online, in person at the Job Information Center or by telephone at 718-990-8625. Basic computer skills and knowledge of Excel are required.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 12 openings
Jul
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9:30AM
Intermediate Microsoft Excel
Learn how to generate formulas and functions, create a home budget and store your personal and professional data. Preregister online, in person at the Job Information Center or by telephone at 718-990-8625. Basic computer skills and knowledge of Excel are required.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 13 openings
Jul
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1:00PM
Metrix Learning: Free Online Training and Certifications
In this orientation session, learn about free online training through Metrix Learning, including certifications in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks and Adobe. Metrix Learning is a self-directed online learning program offering multiple learning tracks in a single platform. All courses are online. To preregister for an orientation session, please call 718-990-8625 or visit the Job Information Center.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 15 openings
Jul
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6:00PM
Mac Monday: Basics
Learn the basics of Apple computers on MacBook Pro laptop computers in this session of our weekly Mac labs. Preregister online, at the Job Information Center or by telephone at 718-990-8625.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 10 openings
Jul
23
6:00PM
Create an Email Account
Learn how to set up your own email account. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are required. Preregistration is required by phone or in person at the Cyber Center Desk. For details, please call 718-990-0769.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this event. Please check back closer to the event date.
Jul
24
9:30AM
Introduction to Computers
In this program for beginners, you will learn how to log on and off a computer, use a keyboard and mouse, open and closing “windows” and use tool bars and scroll bars. Space is limited. Preregistration is required. Please visit the Cyber Center Desk or call 718-990-0769.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this event. Please check back closer to the event date.
Jul
24
10:00AM
Job-Search Strategies
Beginning a job search can be overwhelming. Prepare yourself for success! In this workshop you will learn about what you need to start a job search, general and career-specific websites and additional job-search resources. Please call the Job Information Center at 718-990-8625 for more information.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Not required
Jul
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6:30PM
Android Phones
Got a new Android phone? Bring it with you to this workshop and learn how to navigate your phone, set up email and download apps. Space is limited. Preregistration is required. Please call 718-990-8625, visit the Job Information Center or preregister online at queenslibrary.org on the Events page.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 15 openings
Jul
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10:00AM
How to Buy a Computer
Confused about RAM is? Still think GB means Great Britain? And what's a graphics card, anyway? Learn the basics of computer hardware so you can feel confident while deciding what type of computer you need. Space is limited. Preregistration is required. Please call 718-990-8625, visit the Job Information Center or preregister online at queenslibrary.org on the Events page.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 15 openings
Jul
25
11:30AM
Summer Reading Book Discussion Group: "The World's Strongest Librarian"
Dig into reading! In our Summer Reading program, we will explore the role of reading, writing and libraries in the lives of people facing adversity. This time, we will discuss “The World’s Strongest Librarian,” by Josh Hanagarne, a librarian and weightlifter with Tourette’s syndrome. Pick up a copy of the book at the Reference Desk and join us to share your thoughts!
Location: Central Library
Registration: Not required
Jul
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12:00PM
Codecademy Lab
Codecademy is a free, easy online learning platform you can use to teach yourself computer languages such as Python, HTML, CSS and Ruby. Use lab time to practice coding and collaborate with other learners. Space is limited. Preregistration is required. Please call 718-990-8625 or visit the Job Information Center, or preregister online at queenslibrary.org/events.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 14 openings
Jul
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6:30PM
Introduction to Email (in Spanish)
In this workshop for beginners, you will learn how to open and navigate your email account, send and receive messages and attach documents. Space is limited. Preregistration is required. Please call 718-990-8625 or visit the Job Information Center, or preregister online at queenslibrary.org on the Events page.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 15 openings
Jul
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9:30AM
PowerPoint for Beginners
Learn the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint 2010. This workshop will cover how to create a slide presentation, add photos and images and create handouts. Preregistration is required. Visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625, or preregister online.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 13 openings
Jul
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9:30AM
PowerPoint for Beginners
Learn the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint 2010. This workshop will cover how to create a slide presentation, add photos and images and create handouts. Preregistration is required. Please visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625, or preregister online.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 14 openings
Jul
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2:00PM
Intermediate PowerPoint
Learn how to customize your PowerPoint presentations. This workshop will cover how to create slide animations and transitions, change themes and colors and insert shapes, charts and text boxes. Participants must have basic computer skills and previous PowerPoint experience. Preregistration is required. Call 718-990-8625, visit the Job Information Center or preregister online.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 14 openings
Jul
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9:30AM
Introduction to Computers
In this workshop for beginners, you will learn essential computer terminology, how to use a mouse and touchpad, basic keyboarding skills and how to use folders, files and programs. No prior skills are necessary. Preregistration is required. Please call 718-990-8625, or visit the Job Information Center.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 15 openings
Jul
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6:00PM
Mac Monday: iTunes and iPhoto
Participants learn the basics of Apple computers on MacBook Pro laptops in our weekly Mac lab. This week's topic is iTunes and iPhoto. Preregistration is required online, in person at the Job Information Center or by calling 718-990-8625.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 10 openings
Jul
30
6:00PM
Google Tips and Tricks
In this single-session workshop, participants will learn how to use different Google tools to share documents online, organize medical records and more. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are necessary. Preregistration is required. Please call 718-990-0769 or preregister in person at the Cyber Center Desk.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this event. Please check back closer to the event date.
Jul
31
9:30AM
Internet for Beginners
In this one-session workshop, participants learn how to search the web for reliable resources and how to navigate a website. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are necessary. For details and to preregister, please visit the Cyber Center Desk or call 718-990-0769.
Location: Central Library
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6:30PM
Introduction to Facebook
Learn about the social media site that everyone is using, and how you can use it to stay in touch with loved ones, keep up with the news, and leverage your network for your job search! We will help you set up your new Facebook account and answer your questions. Basic computer knowledge, internet skills, and a valid email account required. To register, please call 718-990-8625, visit the Job Information Center, or register online at queenslibrary.org, on the Events page.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 15 openings
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| Child Care / Preschools | ||
A Special Place for Kids 89-14 163rd St Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 739-1601 | Afro American Parents Day Care Center Incorporated 117-16 Sutphin Blvd Jamaica NY , 11434 phone: (718) 322-2030 | All My Children Day Care 175-44 Mayfield Rd Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 658-1563 |
All Our Children Family Daycare 148-07 111th Ave Jamaica NY , 11435 phone: (718) 739-5930 | Early Sunrise Daycare 187-08 Hillside Ave Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 736-9064 | Head Start 161-06 89th Ave Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 523-1888 |
Kids Circle Daycare 164-04 Goethals Ave Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 380-1280 | Queens Child Guidance Center 161-06 89th Ave Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 558-8657 | Sensational Kids Incorporated 176-21 Wexford Terrace Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 883-0851 |
Allen Christian Pre-School 114-32 Merrick Blvd. Jamaica NY , 11434 | Gil-Blu Nursery - Kindergarten 120-02 Merrick Blvd Jamaica NY , 11434 | Kids Porta Bright Horizon Center Bldg 350 JFK Airport Jamaica NY , 11430 |
Little Flowers Early Childhood 23410 Merrick Blvd Jamaica NY , 11422 | Rochdale Village Nursery & Kindergarten 170-30 130th Ave Jamaica NY , 11434 | Treehouse Day Nursery 168-40 127 Ave Jamaica NY , 11434 |
| Community Board | ||
Community Board District #12 90-28 161st Street Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 658-3308 fax: (718) 739-6997 | ||
| Community Organizations & Services | ||
Greater Jamaica Development Corporation 90-04 161st Street Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 291-0282 fax: (718) 658-1405 | Jamaica Chamber of Commerce 90-25 161st Street, Suite 505 Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 657-4800 | Jamaica Business Development Center 90-33 160th Street Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 206-2255 fax: (718) 206-3693 |
Community Mediation Group 89-64 163rd Street Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 523-6868 | BFFY Jamaica Family Youth Center 90-11 160th St Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 526-5151 | Jamaica Center for the Arts and Learning 161-04 Jamaica Avenue Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 658-7400 fax: |
York College Performing Arts Center 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 262-3750 fax: | King Manor Museum King Park, 153rd Street and Jamaica Ave. Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 206-0545 fax: (718) 206-0541 | |
Black Spectrum TheatreRoy Wilkens Park 177th St. & Baisley Blvd. Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 723-1800 fax: | Chung-Cheng Art Gallery
St. John's University Visual Arts Sun Yat Sen Hall Jamaica NY , 11439 phone: (718) 990-6583 fax: (718) 990-1881 | |
| Fire Department | ||
Engine 275, Battalion 50: 111-36 Merrick Blvd. | Engine 298, Battalion 50: 153-11 Hillside Ave. | Engine 315, Battalion 50: Engine 315, Battalion 50: |
Engine 315, Ladder 125, Battalion 50: 159-06 Union Tpke. | Ladder 127, Battalion 50: 153-11 Hillside Ave. | |
| Local Hospitals | ||
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center 8900 Van Wyck Expressway Jamaica NY , 11418 phone: (718) 206-6000 | Queens Hospital Center 82-70 One Hundred Sixty-Fourth Street Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 883-3000 | |
| Local Newspapers | ||
Jamaica Times | Queens Chronicle | Queens Tribune |
| Parks and Playgrounds | ||
Rufus King Park Jamaica Avenue from 150th to 153rd Street | Major Mark Park Hillside Avenue, from 173rd to 175th Street | Captain Tilly Memorial Park Bordered by Highland Ave, Upland Pkwy, Gothic Pkwy |
Harvard Playground 179th Place, north of Jamaica Ave | ||
| Police Department | ||
| Post Office | ||
Jamaica Post Office 88-40 164th Street Jamaica NY , 11432-9997 phone: (718) 990-1090 | ||
| Private / Parochial Schools | ||
Allen Christian School 171-10 Linden Blvd Jamaica NY , 11434 | Bethel Mission Junior Academy 10615 154th St Jamaica NY , 11433 | |
Ideal Montessori School 87-41 165th St Jamaica NY , 11432 | Immaculate Conception School 179-14 Dalny Road Jamaica NY , 11432 | Jamaica Day School of St Demet 84 35 152nd St Jamaica NY , 11432 |
Jamaica Montessori 90-01 Merrick Blvd Jamaica NY , 11432 | Jamaica Seventh-day Adventist Busy Bee Learning 88-28 163rd St Jamaica NY , 11432 | New Dawn Elementary School 90-34 161st Street Jamaica NY , 11432 |
Nativity B V M School 92nd St & Rockaway Blvd Jamaica NY , 11416 | St Clement Pope School 120-27 141st Street Jamaica NY , 11436 | St Peter Claver School 149-18 Jamaica Ave Jamaica NY , 11435 |
St Nicholas of Tolentine School 80-22 Parsons Blvd Jamaica NY , 11432-1096 | ||
| Public Elementary Schools | ||
PS 086 Queens (Q086) 87-41 Parsons Blvd Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 291-6264 fax: (718) 297-0298 | PS 131 Abigail Adams (Q131) 170-45 84 Avenue Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 739-4229 fax: (718) 658-5690 | PS 095 Eastwood (Q095) 179-01 90 Avenue Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 739-0007 fax: (718) 658-5271 |
| Public High Schools | ||
Hillcrest High School (Q505) 160-05 Highland Avenue Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 658-5407 fax: (718) 739-5137 | Jamaica High School (Q470) 167-01 Gothic Drive Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 739-5942 fax: (718) 739-4826 | Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Education High School (Q620) 165-65 84th Avenue Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 297-6580 fax: (718) 658-0365 |
Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School (Q680) 60-20 Goethals Avenue Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 969-3115 fax: (718) 969-3552 | ||
| Senior Centers | ||
Jamaica Service Program for Older Adults, Inc. 162-04 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 657-6500 fax: (718) 523-7746 | Robert Couche Senior Center 137-57 Farmers Blvd Jamaica NY , 11434 phone: (718) 978-8352 | Senior Citizens Center 123-10 143rd St Jamaica NY , 11436 phone: (718) 657-6500 |
Senior Citizens Center 166-01 Linden Blvd Jamaica NY , 11434 phone: (718) 658-0980 | ||
| Elected Officials | |
| NYC Council Leroy Comrie comrie@council.nyc.ny.us | |
District Office 113-43 Farmers Blvd. Saint Albans NY , 11412 phone: (718) 776-3700 fax: (718) 776-3798 | Manhattan Office 250 Broadway, Suite 1865 New York NY , 10007 phone: (212) 788-7084 fax: (212) 788-7093 |
| NYS Assembly William Scarborough | |
District Office 114-52A Merrick Blvd. St. Albans NY , 11434 phone: (718) 657-5312 | Albany OfficeLOB 622 Albany NY, 12248 phone: (518) 455-4451 |
| NYS Senate Shirley Huntley shuntley@senate.state.ny.us | |
District Office Address161-10 Jamaica Avenue, Suite 504 Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 523-3069 fax: (718) 523-3670 | Albany OfficeRoom 609, Legislative Office Building Albany NY , 12247 phone: (518) 455-3531 fax: (518) 426-6859 |
| NYS Senate Malcolm A. Smith | |
District Office205-19 Linden Blvd St. Albans NY , 11412 phone: (718) 528-4290 fax: (718) 528-4898 | Albany Office909 Legislative Office Building Albany 11412 phone: (718) 528-4290 fax: (718) 528-4898 |
History
Community History
Jamaica was a former town and capital of Queens County. The first European settlers were probably New Englanders from Hempstead. They were granted a patent by Peter Stuyvesant, governor of New Netherland, on March 21, 1656. The settlement was initially called Rusdorf. After the English conquest in 1664 the name was changed to Jameco, after the Indians who were the earliest inhabitants of the area. In 1680, the present name was adopted.
On May 17, 1686, New York governor Thomas Dongan issued a charter to the landowners of Jamaica. The Dongan Charter consolidated the various hamlets into the town of Jamaica and set its boundaries. (The Dongan Charter is on display in the Long Island Division of the Central Library.)
In 1702 Jamaica briefly served as the capital of the New York Colony during a Yellow Fever outbreak in Manhattan.
Important to the history of Jamaica is Prospect Cemetery. The cemetery, which is the oldest cemetery in Queens, dates back to 1668 and includes the graves of some of the earliest inhabitants of Jamaica.
Two of Jamaica’s important landmarks are King Manor and Grace Episcopal Church. King Manor is named after Rufus King, a Massachusetts delegate to the Continental Congress, one of the two first New York Senators to Congress, a diplomat, and anti-slavery advocate. Grace Church was founded in 1702 and served as the official church of the British colonial government during the Revolutionary War. Rufus King is among those buried in the Church’s graveyard.
In 1898 Queens became part of the City of New York of which Jamaica was the county seat.
Jamaica owes its strength as a major shopping area to transportation. Jamaica Avenue was once a toll road between the ferry in Brooklyn and Hempstead. The Long Island Rail Road in Jamaica developed into a major hub. King Kullen, the first self service supermarket in the U.S., opened on Jamaica Avenue in 1930. In the 1960s, interest in Jamaica as a major shopping district began to decline. However, in recent years there has been a coordinated effort, through the work of the Greater Jamaica Development Corporation, to revitalize Jamaica.
Library History
The first Central Library was located on Parsons Boulevard. It opened in 1930 and was expanded with WPA funds in 1941. The current building on Merrick Boulevard was dedicated on April 11, 1966. The new building was the result of the unwavering efforts of Library Director Harold Tucker. It was designed by the architects York & Sawyer, Kiff, Colean, Voss and Souder. The new Central Library was the first major branch of an urban library to place all public services on one floor. The library cost $5,700,000 and contained 195,000 square feet of floor space. The library was renovated and expanded in 1989. Additional renovation and expansion has begun and is expected to be completed in the next few years, and will include the new Children’s Library and Discovery Center.
The Queens Library’s online catalog, InfoLinQ (Information online at Queens Library) was unveiled at the Central Library in October 1993. In January 1999 the Cyber Center opened at the Central Library. The Cyber Center has 48 computers for customer use, allowing access to the Internet and word processing. The Cyber Center, along with additional computers in the library, has helped to close the gap between the technology “haves” and “have-nots.”
Bibliography
“Libraries” by Phyllis Dan in The Encyclopedia of New York City.
Lighting the Way: The Centennial History of the Queens Borough Public Library 1896-1996 by Jeffrey A. Kroessler.
Suggested Reading on Jamaica’s History (available at the Central Library)
“Jamaica” by Vincent Seyfried in The Encyclopedia of New York City.
The Origin and History of Grace Church, Jamaica, New York by Horatio Oliver Ladd.
Recollections of Old Jamaica: 1655-1887.
Records of the Town of Jamaica Long Island: 1656-1751 edited by Josephine C. Frost.
Queens Poet Laureate 2007 – 2010
The Queens Borough President’s Office has announced the Fourth Poet Laureate to serve from 2007 to 2010:
Julio Marzan
Queens Poet Laureate
An honorary position, the Queens Poet Laureate promotes an appreciation of poetry throughout the borough and writes poetry that is inspired by, or relate to, the borough of Queens.
To learn more about the Queens Poet Laureate, go to http://www.queensbp.org/content_web/cultural_affairs
/cultural_poet2007.shtml


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