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Pearl Bracelet and Earring Workshop for Adults
Melody Burns leads this craft class where participants learn how to create a beautiful pearl bracelet and earring set.
Sep 25 @ 5:00 PM
 Aug 21 2:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Queens ConnectionsLocation: Lefferts Registration: Not required Do you or someone you know have questions about housing, homelessness or other services? Are you looking for resources but not sure where to start or what is available? Join us for coffee and conversation with experts on housing and other services who are happy to answer your questions, provide information, or just chat. Light refreshments will be served and 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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Aug 21 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Let's Talk About...Location: Lefferts Registration: Not required A weekly discussion where we talk about topics including food, music, culture, dance and current events. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Aug 21 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Summer FunLocation: Lefferts Registration: Not required Summer time means Summer FUN! Beat the heat and join us for an activity that children of all ages can enjoy! Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Aug 23 11:00AM --to-- 11:30AM Toddler TimeLocation: Lefferts Registration: Not required Storytime is a great way to encourage a love of reading. Toddlers and their parents or caregivers are invited to join us for stories, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and more! For ages 18-36 months. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Aug 23 11:30AM --to-- 12:00PM Toddler PlaytimeLocation: Lefferts Registration: Not required Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to join us for play with toys. A parent or caregiver must be present. Participants are welcome to walk in at any point during the program, if space permits. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Aug 24 5:00PM --to-- 6:00PM Creative Writing WorkshopLocation: Lefferts Registration: Not required Join us as we go over the basics of various creative writing styles and receive topics to experiment with. We will cover such topics as poetry, essays, speeches, and reviews in a supportive group environment. | ||||||||||||||||||
Aug 24 6:30PM --to-- 7:30PM ShapeUp NYC: Low Impact Dancercise for Adults | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lefferts | Thu, Aug 31, 2017 | 6:30PM |
| Lefferts | Thu, Sep 7, 2017 | 6:30PM |
| Lefferts | Thu, Sep 14, 2017 | 6:30PM |
| Lefferts | Thu, Sep 21, 2017 | 6:30PM |
| Lefferts | Thu, Sep 28, 2017 | 6:30PM |
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Mother Goose Time
Registration: Not required
Infants and babies are invited to join us for 30 minutes of bouncing rhymes, short books, songs, and play time. Each child must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
For safety concerns, the child must be between the ages of 0-2.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Lefferts | Fri, Sep 1, 2017 | 11:00AM |
| Lefferts | Fri, Sep 8, 2017 | 11:00AM |
| Lefferts | Fri, Sep 15, 2017 | 11:00AM |
| Lefferts | Fri, Sep 22, 2017 | 11:00AM |
| Lefferts | Fri, Sep 29, 2017 | 11:00AM |
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Friday Paint Party 
Registration: Not required
Paint the summer away every Friday with us! Please wear clothing you don't mind getting messy, but don't worry! Our paints are washable!
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Comic Book to Movie: "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"
Registration: Not required
After watching the movie, we will discuss the differences and similarities between the character's comic book origins and their theatrical interpretations.
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Comic to Movie: "Constantine"
Registration: Not required
Come join us as we view the film "Constantine". As usual afterwards we will discuss the differences and similarities between the characters in the books, animation, and its cinematic adaptation.
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Sickle Cell Disease 101
Registration: Not required
Did you know sickle cell disease affects millions of people throughout the world? Join us for this educational presentation and discussion on sickle cell disease.
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ConnectED Library Internet HotSpots Lending Events
Registration: Not required
This Library program enables the families of eligible students to “check out” Internet service from the Library—absolutely free. The program is open to patrons who are at least 18 years old and have a child in a New York City public school, have no household Internet access at the time of sign-up and have a valid adult library card with no outstanding fines. To check out a HotSpot visit one of the participating community libraries. Limited number of devices. Conditions apply.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Lefferts | Sat, Sep 16, 2017 | 5:00PM |
| Lefferts | Thu, Sep 21, 2017 | 5:00PM |
| Lefferts | Thu, Sep 28, 2017 | 11:00AM |
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Dreamboard!
Registration: Not required
Dreamboards, or vision boards, are an inspirational tool to help bring a person's desires for their future development a reality! Using images, text, and colors, you will have a point of reference for their creative and personal future! All ages are welcome!
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Movie Time: "The Fate of the Furious"
Registration: Not required
When a mysterious woman seduces Dom into the world of crime he can't seem to escape and a betrayal of those closest to him, they will face trials that will test them as never before. From the shores of Cuba and the streets of New York City to the icy plains off the arctic Barents Sea, our elite force will crisscross the globe to stop an anarchist from unleashing chaos on the world's stage...and to bring home the man who made them a family.
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Pearl Bracelet and Earring Workshop for Adults
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date.
Melody Burns leads this craft class where participants learn how to create a beautiful pearl bracelet and earring set.
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Comic to Movie: "Blade"
Registration: Not required
Come join us as we view the film "Blade". As usual afterwards we will discuss the differences and similarities between the characters in the books, animation, and its cinematic adaptation.
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Healthy Homes
Registration: Not required
Come learn from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene about:
Lead poisoning and sources of lead
How to control pests safely and
How to prevent and get rid of bedbugs
All are welcome. For more information, please call 646-632-6023.
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Autumn Health and Safety
Registration: Not required
Fall into healthy habits this autumn! From flu prevention to Halloween, learn how to have a safe and healthy autumn season.
Free computer access is available at all the libraries. The Lefferts Community Library has:
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International Language Collections at the Lefferts Community Library include:
Special Interest/Noteworthy Collections at the Lefferts Community Library include:
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| Child Care / Preschools | ||
A to Z Learning Center 123-21 Jamaica Avenue Richmond Hill NY , 11418 phone: (718) 805-4400 | Happy Day Nursery 104-25 Jamaica Ave Richmond Hill NY , 11418 phone: (718) 847-0223 | Nareesa’s Day Care 104-30 116th Street Richmond Hill NY , 11419 phone: (718) 835-6721 |
Playmates Nursery Inc. 131-15 Liberty Avenue Richmond Hill NY , 11419 phone: (718) 659-0474 fax: (718) 529-6690 | Talented Little Children Pre-School 104-18 134th Street Richmond Hill NY , 11419 phone: (718) 658-6380 | Wonder World 107-42 117th Street Richmond Hill NY , 11419 phone: (718) 835-9660 fax: (718) 925-9061 |
| Community Board | ||
Community Board District #10 115-01 Lefferts Boulevard South Ozone Park NY , 11420 phone: 718) 843-4488 | ||
| Community Organizations & Services | ||
Kew Gardens Civic Association 105 82nd Street Kew Gardens NY , 11415 | NHS (Neighborhood Housing Services) of Richmond Hill 115-02 Jamaica Avenue Richmond Hill NY , 11418 phone: (718) 441-3063 | |
Richmond Hill Block Association 110-08 Jamaica Avenue Richmond Hill NY , 11418 phone: (718) 849-3759 | ||
South Queens Boys & Girls Club 110-04 Atlantic Avenue Richmond Hill NY , 11419 phone: (718) 441-6050 | ||
| Fire Department | ||
Engine 308 107-12 Lefferts Boulevard South Richmond Hil NY , 11419 | ||
| Local Hospitals | ||
| Local Newspapers | ||
Caribbean Life | The Forum South | Neighborhood News |
Queens Tribune | Senior News | |
| Parks and Playgrounds | ||
Smokey Oval 125th Street and Atlantic Avenue NY , | ||
| Police Department | ||
| Post Office | ||
South Richmond Hill Post Office 117-04 101st Avenue South Richmond Hill NY , 11419 phone: (800) 275-8777 | ||
| Private / Parochial Schools | ||
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School (PK-8) 111-10 115th Street South Ozone Park NY , 11424 phone: (718) 843-4184 | ||
| Public Elementary Schools | ||
PS 055 Maure (PK-6) 131-10 97th Avenue Richmond Hill NY , 11419 phone: (718) 849-3845 fax: (718) 847-5473 | PS 062 Chester Park (K-5) 97-25 108th Street Richmond Hill NY , 11419 phone: (718) 849-0992 fax: (718) 850-5521 | PS 100 Glen Morris School (K-5) 111-11 118th Street South Ozone Park NY , 11420 phone: (718) 843-8390 |
PS 108 Capt. Vincent G. Fowler (K-5) 108-10 109th Avenue South Ozone Park NY , 11420 phone: (718) 641-4956 | PS 121 (K-6) 126-10 109th Avenue South Ozone Park NY , 11420 phone: (718) 738-5126 fax: (718) 843-5584 | PS 161 Arthur Ashe School (K-6) 101-33 124th Street Jamaica NY , 11419 phone: (718) 441-5493 fax: (718) 441-6202 |
| Public High Schools | ||
John Adams High School (9-12) 101-01 Rockaway Boulevard Ozone Park NY , 11417 phone: (718) 322-0500 | ||
| Elected Officials | |
| NYC Council Hon. Ruben Wills Ruben.Wills@council.nyc.gov | |
District Office Address 95-26 Sutphin Blvd Jamaica NY , 11435 phone: (718) 206-2068 fax: (718) 206-2748 | Manhattan Office Address 250 Broadway, Suite 1877 New York NY , 10007 phone: (212) 788-6850 fax: (212) 442-2729 |
| NYS Assembly Hon. David I. Weprin weprind@nyassembly.gov | |
District Office 185-06 Union Turnpike Fresh Meadows NY, 11366 phone: (718) 454-3027 fax: (718) 454-3178 | Albany Office LOB, Room 526 Albany NY , 12248 phone: (518) 455-5806 fax: (518) 455-5977 |
| US Congress Hon. Gregory W. Meeks | |
District Office 153-01 Jamaica Ave., 2nd Floor Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 725-6000 fax: (718) 725-9868 | Legislative Office 2234 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC, 20515 phone: (202) 225-3461 fax: (202) 226-4169 |
| Boro President Hon. Melinda Katz Info@queensbp.org | |
| Mayor Hon. Bill de Blasio | |
History
Lefferts is in the South Richmond Hill area of Queens where the first settlers were the Rockaway Indians. Its modern history can be traced back to 1869 when Mr. Albon Man, a New York Lawyer, purchased the Lefferts farm. He then bought Welling Farm from the Indians for a bag of shells. He continued to buy the adjacent area and called his whole land Richmond Hill. With Edward Richmond and other assistants’ help, Mr. Man and his son Alrick built streets and lined them with Elm and Cedar trees. The main avenue was later named Lefferts Boulevard.
Today the Lefferts community is composed of mostly Guyanese and Asian Indians, African Americans, Hispanics, and other ethnic groups.
Lefferts Community Library, actually named the Lefferts Reference Center, opened to the public on September 3, 1975. Since then, in the Richmond Hill area, the Lefferts Reference Center has been providing service as the regional branch for its immediate community and a higher level of reference and resource service between the local branch and Central library.
On May 31, 1978, the Lefferts Reference Center initiated the computerized library circulation system, the first of its kind in New York City. The computerized system checked out the books, now with attaching barcodes, to the customers’ library cards. This technology greatly helped the library staff to issue items and accept returns, and offered the customers information about the items, fines, and other information on their cards.
In 2003, The Lefferts Reference Center again pioneered the use of new circulation technology. That spring, when the branch was renovated, new self check machines were installed. Customers can now check out books, music CDs, videotapes, and DVDs by using the machines themselves, which changed the function of the Circulation desk into the Customer Service desk.
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Hours & Locations
103-34 Lefferts Boulevard
Richmond Hill, NY 11419
(718) 843-5950
| 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 | ||
