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Queens Library's Battle of the Bands!
The Battle of the Bands is back and better than ever!
For the fourth year running, New York bands will have the opportunity to bring the house down at the 2,100-seat Colden Auditorium at Queens College’s Kupferberg Center for the Arts on Saturday, June 30!
Gifted musicians ages ...
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Flushing Library's New Building!
Queens Library at Flushing keeps growing and improving!
To better serve you, Flushing Community Library was renovated and reopened its doors in 1998. We have been offering amazing programs and services in the twenty years since then and look forward to celebrating this anniversary with you.
Flushing Library will have ...
Battle of the Bands Spotlights!
The 4th Annual Battle of the Bands is less than two weeks away, and here's where you can learn about our talented contestants.
Our latest spotlights include bands The Fourth Power, trickBlue, Foreign Trees, and Attitude, and have links to their live videos, ...
Celebrate Pride Month at Queens Library!
June is LGBTQ Pride Month, and we're proud to announce that we are marching along with the New York Public Library and Brooklyn Public Library in the NYC Pride March on Sunday, June 24!
You can join us for activities at our libraries throughout the month, including special film screenings, and check out our ...
Summer Reading: Libraries Rock!
Summer reading is here, and our theme this year is Libraries Rock!
We can’t wait for you to rock and roll with us at our music-themed events all summer long, from making your own instruments to sing-alongs!
Get your reading groove on this summer and track your reading progress through fun activities at your ...
We Did It!
Thanks to your social media posts, your postcards, letters and calls, Mayor Bill de Blasio, Speaker Corey Johnson, and the New York City Council on June 14, 2018 agreed on a budget for Fiscal Year 2019 that includes at least $60 million in capital funds and a $16.7 million increase in ...
Support Queens Library with Your 2018 Annual Fund Gift
The last day of school is just a few weeks away—and we’re already hard at work preparing programs, signing kids up for summer reading, and ensuring that we can meet the needs of the 52,000 children and young adults who are expected to visit Queens Library this summer.
The thousands of programs we offer are made ...
Queens Library Magazine
The new issue of Queens Library Magazine is out now!
Queens Library Magazine combines great library-themed feature stories and two months' worth of information about our free programs, services, and special events, and it's available at your neighborhood library or ...
Summer Meals For Kids & Teens
For children and teens up to 18 years old, free, nutritious Summer Meals will be available from Wednesday, June 27 through Friday, August 31.
Meals will be provided Monday through Friday, from 1pm to 2pm, at 35 Queens Library locations. Enrollment is not required.
Queens ...
 Jun 25 6:00PM --to-- 7:00PM Therapy Zone Adult ColoringLocation: Lefferts Registration: Not required Coloring helps us de-stress because when we focus on a particular activity, we focus on it and not on our worries. Coloring generates wellness, quietness and also stimulates brain areas related to motor skills, the senses and creativity. | ||||||
 Jun 26 3:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Want to Quit Smoking?Location: Lefferts Registration: Not required Stop by the library to ask a Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist from Jamaica Hospital Medical Center your questions about quitting smoking, available resources, and steps you can take to quit. This is a tabling event, so you can stop by and speak with the specialist one-on-one to be sure your questions are answered. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jun 27 11:00AM --to-- 12:00PM Toddler StorytimeLocation: Lefferts Registration: Not required Take your toddler to the library to hear some fun stories, sing songs, and perform finger plays all while building early literacy skills! |
Jun 28 12:30PM --to-- 3:00PM Council Member Adrienne Adams Constituent Services TablingLocation: Lefferts Registration: Not required The Office of Council Member Adrienne Adams will be offering Constituent and Legal Help to the residents of the Richmond Hill Community. For more information please contact Stephanie Charles (Director of Constituent Affairs) 718-723-0680 or Scharles@council.nyc.gov | ||||||||||||||||||
Jun 28 6:30PM --to-- 7:30PM Shape Up DancersizeLocation: Lefferts Registration: Not required Instructor Zaneifa Mycoosingh leads this exercise class of low impact aerobics combined with dance moves to emphasize toning and cardio while burning calories. Space is limited. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jul 2 6:00PM --to-- 7:45PM Caribbean Equality Project Support GroupLocation: Lefferts Registration: Not required If you are struggling with self-acceptance as a member of the Caribbean Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer community, need help accepting a friend or relative who is a member of this community, or want to show support for a Caribbean LGBT family member or friend, this culturally-sensitive group may be for you. We will meet monthly, and all meetings will be facilitated by a licensed psychotherapist. | ||||||||||||||||||
Jul 5 12:30PM --to-- 3:00PM Council Member Adrienne Adams Constituent Services TablingLocation: Lefferts Registration: Not required The Office of Council Member Adrienne Adams will be offering constituent and legal help to the residents of the Richmond Hill Community. For more information please contact Stephanie Charles (Director of Constituent Affairs) 718-723-0680 or Scharles@council.nyc.gov Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jul 5 5:00PM --to-- 6:00PM Cancer Support GroupLocation: Lefferts Registration: Not required Having cancer is often one of the most stressful experiences in a person's life. However, support groups help many people cope with the emotional aspects of cancer by providing a safe place to share their feelings and challenges. This group is for cancer survivors and anyone fighting cancer. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jul 9 6:00PM --to-- 7:30PM The Quest for Well-Being: Using Your Inner Powers Presented by Harmony House Meditation Center | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lefferts | Mon, Jul 23, 2018 | 6:00PM |
| Lefferts | Mon, Aug 6, 2018 | 6:00PM |
| Lefferts | Mon, Aug 20, 2018 | 6:00PM |
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Libraries Rock! with Nick The Balloonatic
Registration: Not required
Award-winning balloon artist Nick the Balloonatic has twisted balloons all over the world. The Balloonatic interacts with children ages 6-12 as he is sculpting balloons, laughing, joking, and making everyone feel special.
Space is limited. Preregistration is required.
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Queens Library Rocks! with Mr. Chris's Musical Experience
Registration: Not required
Children will engage in a high energy and interactive show with Mr. Chris featuring music, song, and dance with an educational twist. Come kick off Summer Reading and pick out great books to read over the Summer. For children ages 6-12. Space is limited.
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Face Painting with Apryl Cadabra Entertainment
Registration: Not required
Children will enjoy the adorable face painting of familiar children's characters with colorful designs.
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Queens Artists and Nonprofit Organizations: Do You Need Funding? 
Registration: Not required
Queens Council on the Arts supports the hard work and contributions of Queens-based individual artists and nonprofit organizations producing cultural programming in all arts disciplines through grants. Applicants must attend a Application Information Session to learn about the guidelines before applying.
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. Adrienne E. Adams AAdams@council.nyc.gov | |
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 |
| NYS Senate Hon. James Sanders, Jr. Sanders@nysenate.gov | |
District Office Address 142-01 Rockaway Boulevard South Ozone Park NY , 11436 phone: (718) 523-3069 fax: (718) 523-3670 | Albany Office Room 508, Legislative Office Building Albany NY , 12247 phone: 518-455-3531 fax: 518-426-0529 |
| 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
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 | ||
