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Join us on Saturdays at the Children's Library Discovery Center for Saturday Science Lab. This fun and educational program explores a different topic each week. Children and their families can learn and participate. This is a free program. Don't miss out!

The life of Valery Ponomarev, a lead trumpeter of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, encompasses a narrow escape from Soviet Union and a brilliant career on both sides of the Atlantic. Come hear him play and talk about his life in music! His book “On the Flip Side of Sound” will be available for sale and signing.

As the world's #1 job site, with over 200 million unique visitors every month. Indeed helps companies of all sizes hire the best talent and offers the best opportunity for job seekers to get hired In this workshop learn how to use Indeed, upload your resume, and apply for various positions in this database. It is strongly recommended to have an electronic copy of your resume in your email or USB flash on hand for the workshop. Register online or call 718-990-8625 for more information.

Spring is in the air, and children between 18 months and 3 years of age have spring in their step! So why not join us for the spring session of Toddler Time? Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy stories, songs, and fun! Registration begins on March 19th so don't miss out!

School in New York City can be confusing. What are your rights as parents? How can you best help your kids? Learn practical strategies and get resources and friendly support with immigrant advocate, Angelo Cabrera, MPA, and experienced mom Antelma Espejel-Mena. Join us for a relaxed cafe presented by Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University. All are welcome. We don’t just want to help you survive…we want to help you thrive. (An interpreter who speaks Spanish will be on site).

This course is for people with little or no prior knowledge of Haitian Creole (Kreyòl). Participants will learn speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension within a Haitian cultural context. Core concepts of grammar, phonetics and other aspects of language structure will be covered. At the end of the course, participants will be able to conduct simple conversations and write at the basic level in Kreyòl. Space is limited.

Tuesdays in April, we will screen the following movies at 2PM:

4/3/2018: The Elephant Man (1980, G) Customer Suggestion
4/10/2018: Collateral (2004, R) Customer Suggestion
4/17/2018: Enchanted April (1992, PG)
4/24/2018: Taken 2 (2012, PG-13) Customer Suggestion

April showers bring May flowers. Children ages 7 and up are invited to join Miss Sue in creating spring flowers using the ancient paper craft of origami.

In an advanced technological world with so many resources for socially connecting to your customers, it's hard to decide on which platform to choose and how to use it. Learn strategies to becoming successful in social media marketing for your business. Call (718)-990-8625 for more information.

So, you’ve landed an interview for a wonderful job…now what? It takes practice to perfect your interviewing skills. In this workshop, you will learn how to prepare for your interview, successfully deal with difficult questions, and follow up properly afterwards. Preregister online or for more information call 718-990-8265

Preparation and practice make perfect when it comes to job interviews. In this two-part workshop, participants will learn about different types of interviews, how to prepare for an interview, different interview techniques and common questions, how to successfully respond to difficult questions, and how to follow up properly after an interview. For further information, please call 718-990-8625.

Are your resume and cover letters ready? How do you search for jobs? What are the most effective ways to find open jobs? In this two-part series, participants will learn traditional and creative ways to find jobs, how to network for job leads, and how to use online tools to find job leads. For further information, please call 718-990-8625.

Please join us for six weeks of relaxation and meditation. Achieve peacefulness, happiness and increase energy. Create the life you want and become more joyful.

Preparation and practice make perfect when it comes to job interviews. In this two-part workshop, participants will learn about different types of interviews, how to prepare for an interview, different interview techniques and common questions, how to successfully respond to difficult questions, and how to follow up properly after an interview. For further information, please call 718-990-8625.

April 5th, "Julia" (1977, PG) Customer Suggestion
April 12th, "A Night to Remember" (1958)
April 19th, "Blow Up" (1966) Customer Suggested
April 26th, "Pride and Prejudice" (1940) Customer Suggested

Are you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? If so, you don’t want to miss one of our most popular classes! This class will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation. It will include:
• The basic elements of a proposal
• The “do’s” and “don’ts” of writing and submitting a proposal
• How to follow up whether the answer is yes or no

Join us for an 8 week class offered by the Goethe-Institut. This course introduces the basic elements of the German language.

Please join us for a musical afternoon with the Bennington Trio! The Bennington Trio consists of local string players Daniel Hyman (violin), Tom Frenkel (viola), and Kurt Behnke (cello). This fearless trio will traverse Purcell and Boccherini, pass through Mozart and Beethoven, and arrive at the finish with Gershwin and Joplin.

Join us for a financial literacy conference. Students will learn the basics of managing money including budgeting, banking, and credit. There will be snacks and giveaways. All students who participate will earn service credit.

Join these classes to learn how to use Excel to your advantage. Topics include inserting charts and graphs, using formulas, and more! Topics vary from class to class. Register online or by calling 718-990-8625. Basic computer skills and knowledge of Excel are required; it is recommended to bring your own USB flash drive.

Need to sew? Do you have a project you would like to work on? We provide the sewing machines and accessories, you bring your own project and fabric. *There is no instruction during the Lab.*
No registration is required but space is limited. Adults 18 and over only.

Tuesdays in May, we will screen the following movies at 2pm:
5/1: "The Theory of Everything" (2014) Rated: PG-13
5/8: "The Joy Luck Club" (1993) Rated: R
5/15: "The Last of the Mohicans" (1992) Rated: R
5/22: "Witness" (1985) Rated: R Customer Suggestion
5/29: "The Last King of Scotland" (2006) Rated: R Customer Suggestion

Take the first steps to becoming a digital artist. Learn how to use the industry’s leading image editing tool to create graphics, edit photos, and composite works of art. We’ll train you in the basics of Photoshop and give you the skills to bring your imagination to life. Pre-registration is required in person or call the Cyber Center at 718-990-0769.

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.

5/2/2018: The Shape of Water (2017, R) Customer Suggestion
5/9/2018: Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing, Missouri (2017, R) Customer Suggestion
5/23/2018: Phantom Thread (2017, R) Customer Suggestion
5/30/2018: Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017, PG-13) Customer Suggestion

Preparation and practice make perfect when it comes to job interviews. In this two-part workshop, participants will learn about different types of interviews, how to prepare for an interview, different interview techniques and common questions, how to successfully respond to difficult questions, and how to follow up properly after an interview. For further information, please call 718-990-8625.

Celebrate spring with love, flowers and the romantic vocals of one of jazz music's consummate crooners. A 2010 graduate of Berklee College of Music, Charles Turner III has played in New York City’s premier jazz clubs and at international festivals and competitions. Last month, Charles made his sold-out return to Jazz at Lincoln Center to launch his new music CD, "Single & in Love" after last year’s outstanding Coca-Cola Generations in Jazz Festival set.

In this single-session workshop, you will learn how to navigate the web using a tablet device, the differences between a PC and a tablet, how to start up programs on your tablet, how to connect wirelessly to the internet, and how to navigate using a virtual keyboard. Preregistration is required in person or by phone. Please call (718)-990-0769.

In this competitive job market, it is vitally important not only to know your job skills, but to be able to market those skills to potential employers during a job search. This workshop will explain the benefits of knowing your job related skills and how to identify them. To preregister, please visit jobmap.queenslibrary.org. For more information, please visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625.

Welcome to the Queens Library Spelling Bee Finale, where winners of the community library spelling bees in grades 3-6 will face off against each other. May the best speller win!

Build upon your basic knowledge of Microsoft Word in these workshops. Learn how to format your Word document; insert tables and charts; format bibliographies; and insert headers and footers. Register online or by calling 718-990-8625. Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Word are required. It is recommended to bring your own USB flash drive.

Preparation and practice make perfect when it comes to job interviews. In this two-part workshop, participants will learn about different types of interviews, how to prepare for an interview, different interview techniques and common questions, how to successfully respond to difficult questions, and how to follow up properly after an interview. For further information, please call 718-990-8625.

In this workshop you will learn how to define and categorize job skills, identify your own job skills, understand the difference between job skills and job duties, market your job skills, and become aware of the most sought-after job skills.

We'll help you feel comfortable and confident in managing your own email account! Learn about sending and receiving email and get a general overview of email etiquette. Students must possess basic mouse and keyboarding skills. Preregistration is required by phone by calling 718-990-0769 or in person at the Cyber Center Desk.

As part of the City's ThriveNYC initiative, the NYC Health Department is offering free Mental Health First Aid training to all New Yorkers. This eight-hour training will take place at First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica, located at 89-60 164th St, Jamaica, NY 11432. Please register at https://www.timetap.com/appts/mmKGtDg8T5.

Take your PowerPoint presentations to the next level! Topics covered will include creating transitions, emphasizing your information with animations, inserting charts, and inserting multimedia. Register online or by calling 718-990-8625. Basic computer skills and knowledge of PowerPoint are required. It is recommended to bring your own USB Flash Drive.

Make your resume the best it can be in this workshop! Participants will learn about types of resumes, how to get started, what to include and not include, and tips for making a resume stronger. Preregister online at jobmap.queenslibrary.org. For further information call 718-990-8625.

This class provides an overview of the dynamic world of entrepreneurship. It helps participants assess their skills and aptitudes, allows participants to explore the right type of business for them based on aptitude and interest, and generally charts a path to success. Preregister online at jobmap.queenslibrary.org. Call 718-990-8625 for additional information.

Have you been offered a new job? If so, do you know the best way to conduct salary negotiations? Before you start negotiating with a prospective employer about salaries, you need to find out how much you and the job are worth. Learn how to negotiate salaries in this workshop! Preregister at 718-990-8625.

Are you interested in hip hop music? Do you love video games? Come join Queens Library with host Ralph McDaniels and special guest Lashawn Lukes as we have a open discussion on how hip hop and games are the perfect duo!

Learn how to create and use an email account for keeping in touch with family, finding a job, or maintaining your business! Register online or by calling 718-990-8625. While this is an introductory class, it is recommended that you have basic mouse and keyboarding skills before the workshop.

Singer and dancer RIVA, half Haitian and half Irish/Russian artist was born in Brooklyn, but raised in Haiti where she was exposed to traditional Haitian music and its rich culture. Monvelyno, born in Haiti, sings in Creole and French, but now he is reaching out to a wider audience, through English lyrics with Haitian Roots known as Racines Vodou. Monvelyno and RIVA met through music, and together seamlessly they created what is known today as Bohio Music.

Online job applications have become the standard for applying to many jobs and they can be difficult to navigate if you’re not prepared. Participants will learn how to prepare information to make online applications easier; common online application sections; and how to get noticed and how to avoid rejection! For further information, please call 718-990-8625.

Are you ready to apply for jobs? Does your cover letter stand out from the crowd? Make it the best possible by learning how to get started, what to include and not include, and tips for making it stronger. Preregister online at jobmap.queenslibrary.org. For further information, please call 718-990-8625.

This class is geared toward developing networking strategies in order to foster partnerships and build relationships that lead to motivation, connections, resources, and investment opportunities. Attain new skills in an accessible and low-pressure setting.

Are you ready to apply for jobs? Does your cover letter stand out from the crowd? Make it the best possible by learning how to get started, what to include and not include, and tips for making it stronger. Preregister online or for further information, please call 718-990-8625.

Are you looking for funding for continuing education?
We'll dispel some common myths about foundation support and discuss:
• What you need to know before approaching foundations
• The different sources of funding
• How to create a personal profile to attract funders
• Online resources that provide information on scholarships from foundations
• The application process, including tips on how to make your application successful

In honor of Guyanese Independence Day, join Queens Library in celebrating the rich and diverse culture of Guyana. The event will feature performances by local musicians and dancers, film screenings, traditional costumes and more.

Synopsis: Four teenagers are sucked into a jungle-themed video game (2017, PG-13).
Runtime: 119 minutes
Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Nick Jonas

Are you tired of being confused about how to write your business plan? Are you stuck on writing it? In the Basic Business Planning course, we will cover what a business plan is, why we need it, the basic structure of a business plan along with some of the various formats, and how/where you can research and start building you plan right away. Call 718-990-8625 for more information.

Learn how to build/create a free website without coding and in very simple and easy steps with WIX! Register now online or in person at the Cyber Center or by calling 718-990-0769. Dates and times: March 15, 2018 at 12:30-5 pm, March 22, 2018 at 5:30-8:30 pm, April 5, 2018 at 12:30-5 pm, April 19, 2018 at 12:30-5 pm, May 31, 2018 at 5:30-8:30 pm Class Level: Beginner Requirements: Previous knowledge of Microsoft Office, web browsing.

Please join us in June for Crafty Hands and develop your artistic skills! Each week participants will create a craft celebrating the season of spring and the beginning of summer.

June 1st: Spring is Here Decorative Wreath
June 8th: My Garden 3-D Painting
June 15th: Egg Carton Tulips Bouquet
June 22nd: Dyed Rice Summer Fest Craft

Gifted saxophone and vocal artist LA Blacksmith and his ensemble Jazz Plus perform classics from Motown, Reggae, Earth Wind & Fire, Blues and then some.

When you're in labor, it can be difficult to think clearly. Come discuss common birth scenarios with a Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula. This program will help you better prepare if things don't go exactly according to the plan when it's time to have your baby. This program is a must if you're pregnant, considering having a(nother) child, serving as a support person for someone in labor, interested in birth justice, or if you're a birth working and want to better serve your clients.

Rooted in Chinese medicine, philosophy and martial arts, Quigong is a holistic system of coordinating body posture, movement, breathing, and meditation used to improve health, invigorate spirit, and manage pain.

Preparation and practice make perfect when it comes to job interviews. In this two-part workshop, participants will learn about different types of interviews, how to prepare for an interview, different interview techniques and common questions, how to successfully respond to difficult questions, and how to follow up properly after an interview. For further information, please call 718-990-8625.

Preregistration: 11:30am in the Children's Library Discovery Center
Sciencetellers: 12pm (Auditorium)
Mr. Chris' Musical Experience: 1:15-2:15pm (2nd Floor Reading Area)
Libraries Rock Art Program! 2-4pm (Multipurpose Room)
Rock the Library with Emily: 2-3pm (Early Childhood Area)

Women’s health can be impacted by the stresses of marriage, motherhood, and career. In this workshop, participants will learn how stress affects the body, and how natural treatments can alleviate it.

We all want healthy bodies and thriving communities. Come learn from experts from Community Healthcare Network about some steps you can take to improve your health and the health of your loved ones. Conference presenters will share information and action steps to help improve your health in areas including chronic disease prevention and management as well as mental health improvement and accessing local resources. All are welcome. Registration is required and lunch will be provided.

Refresh and revive your online professional persona! In today’s world of social media, it’s more important than ever to ensure that your online profile and resume are fresh, current, and discoverable by your colleagues. Come to this LinkedIn workshop and learn how to create a professional profile that puts your best foot forward and shows off your abilities and accomplishments. Call 718-990-8625 for more information.

Open Mic

Come celebrate Caribbean heritage by putting on your dancing shoes on and keeping them on, while AfriCarib grooves you to the ground! Or if you want to just lay back and enjoy the music we can be there, too. This renowned band Brooklyn-based band will rock you with familiar soca, calypso, and reggae tunes.

Pick up our next selection at the Central Library's reference desk and join us to share your thoughts!

Come join us at the Children's Library Discover Center for our Summer Sand Art series. Children ages 6-12 will have the chance to participate in making their own sand art bottle and Jewlery.

When an attack on the Kingsman headquarters takes place and a new villain rises, Eggsy and Merlin are forced to work together with the American agency Statesman to save the world. (2017, R)
Cast: Taron Egerton, Julianne Moore, Halle Berry, Mark Strong, Edward Holcroft, Colin Firth, Jeff Bridges, Sophie Cookson, Pedro Pascal

Preparation and practice make perfect when it comes to job interviews. In this two-part workshop, participants will learn about different types of interviews, how to prepare for an interview, different interview techniques and common questions, how to successfully respond to difficult questions, and how to follow up properly after an interview. For further information, please call 718-990-8625.

Rosalind Kilkenny McLymont is the editor-in-chief of The Network Journal, a New York-based business magazine for Black professionals and entrepreneurs. Rosalind has published works of both fiction and non fiction. Join her as she discusses her most recent title The Guyana Contract which portrays high-powered executives, including a strong female protagonist, and their influence on a small South American country.

Children ages 6 to 12 are invited to join us in the Children's Library Discover Center for Stop Motion Friday. This program will take place every Friday between July 13 and August 24 from 2PM to 3PM. Children will create their own claymation characters and learn how to produce their own stop motion movie staring their clay creations. No registration is required, but space and materials are limited.