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Job Search Strategies
Beginning a job search can be overwhelming. Prepare yourself for success! In this workshop you will learn about general and career-specific websites and how to find and apply for jobs online safely, create an account at a major job search website, post your resume online, and email a resume.
May 3 @ 1:30 PM
 Apr 21 10:30AM --to-- 12:30PM ESOL Job Search TrainingLocation: Long Island City Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. This program is geared towards high intermediate and advanced English language learners seeking to enter the job market. The curriculum is focused on helping students understand different types of marketable skills as well as develop vocabulary associated with these skills. The classes are also integrated with a technology component that prepares students for the 21st century workforce. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Apr 21 11:00AM --to-- 12:00PM Citizenship Preparation and Immigration AssistanceLocation: Long Island City Registration: Not required The Office of New Americans through the Queens Library offers information and resources to help immigrants with their citizenship application and immigration issues such as, Full legal immigration consultations and screening for immigration benefits, Assistance in filing applications (Naturalization, Adjustment of Status, Green Card Renewals, etc.). Please feel free to walk in to our Long Island City Branch or call to set up an appointment at 718-752-3723. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Apr 21 11:00AM --to-- 2:00PM MLK: Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.Location: Long Island City Registration: Not required Long Island City will honor Martin Luther King, Jr. as we present the documentary "Eyes on the Prize" in commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of his assassination. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Apr 23 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Earth WeekLocation: Long Island City Registration: Not required Make the world a brighter place! Come plant our library’s butterfly garden and watch as we release our butterflies out into the wild. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Apr 24 1:00PM --to-- 3:00PM Adult Chess ClubLocation: Long Island City Registration: Not required Practice your chess skills with other adults. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Apr 24 2:30PM --to-- 3:30PM Professional EtiquetteLocation: Long Island City Registration: Not required This workshop covers a variety of topics such as professional conduct and attitudes, business communication, suitable apparel, and maintaining an appropriate work environment. | ||||||||||||||||||
 Apr 24 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Tuesday Fun HourLocation: Long Island City Registration: Not required Children and tweens will play games and make crafts. | ||||||||||||||||||
 Apr 25 10:00AM --to-- 1:00PM Computer Help, Tips & TricksLocation: Long Island City Registration: Not required Do you need help on the computer? Are you Computer Savvy? Stop into Long Island City and receive some basic computer tips. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Apr 25 10:30AM --to-- 11:30AM Toddler TimeLocation: Long Island City Registration: Not required Interactive stories with simple crafts hand rhymes and finger plays will also be done, along with bubbles and toys. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Apr 25 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Chess NightLocation: Long Island City Registration: Not required All chess lovers are welcome to this program. Beginners, advanced and in between learners. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Apr 26 12:30PM --to-- 2:30PM Job Skills IdentificationLocation: Long Island City Registration: Not required 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. | ||||||||||||||||||
 Apr 26 2:30PM --to-- 4:00PM Resume BuildingLocation: Long Island City Registration: Not required In this workshop you will learn what resume reviewers look for, how to select the best resume format, how to avoid common resume mistakes, and how to properly type and format your resume in Microsoft Word. | ||||||||||||||||||
Apr 26 5:30PM --to-- 7:00PM Skimming the Surface: An Expressive Movement Workshop with Valerie Green | ||||||||||||||||||
 Apr 27 10:30AM --to-- 11:30AM Toddler CraftLocation: Long Island City Registration: Not required Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to make a seasonal craft. | ||||||||||||||||||
Apr 27 11:00AM --to-- 12:00PM Introduction to Microsoft OfficeLocation: Long Island City Registration: Not required Learn about Microsoft Office. In this beginners class, you will learn how to create and save documents; format and edit; copy, cut, and paste; and use the basic functions and commands of Office. Basic computer skills required, it is recommended to bring your own USB Flash Drive. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Apr 27 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Robotics for AdultsLocation: Long Island City Registration: Not required Adults learn how to build and design robots. | ||||||||||||||||||
Apr 28 3:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Story & PlaytimeLocation: Long Island City Registration: Not required Children of all ages can come for a story and make a different themed craft each time. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Apr 30 10:30AM --to-- 11:30AM Toddler STEAM ExplorationLocation: Long Island City Registration: Not required Get an early start with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math). Toddlers and caregivers will learn early concepts of STEAM through play. With a new activity and focus each session, together we will build, explore, and create. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Apr 30 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Origami HourLocation: Long Island City Registration: Not required A relaxing attention training program for families. Participants will spend the hour creating easy origami creations from print-outs and / or videos from “origami fun”. | ||||||||||||||||||
Apr 30 5:00PM --to-- 7:00PM Movie of the MonthLocation: Long Island City Registration: Not required August 28: "The Lego Batman Movie" Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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May 1 12:45PM --to-- 2:45PM The Daily PuzzleLocation: Long Island City Registration: Not required Do you love puzzles? Long Island City provides puzzles for adults. Stop in anytime! Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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May 1 2:30PM --to-- 3:30PM Interview PreparationLocation: Long Island City Registration: Not required 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. | ||||||||||||||||||
May 1 3:30PM --to-- 5:30PM Writing ResumesLocation: Long Island City Registration: Not required Whether you are new to the workforce or have been a professional for years, keeping an up-to-date resume is important! In this class, you will learn layouts and formatting skills using MS Word to make your resume stand out above the rest. | ||||||||||||||||||
May 1 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Superhero BingoLocation: Long Island City Registration: Not required Come play the classic game with a twist! Grab your capes and bring the whole family for Superhero Bingo. Join us for a fun game featuring all your favorite superheroes. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 May 3 12:30PM --to-- 1:30PM Cover LetterLocation: Long Island City Registration: Not required 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. | ||||||||||||||||||
 May 3 1:30PM --to-- 2:30PM Job Search StrategiesLocation: Long Island City Registration: Not required Beginning a job search can be overwhelming. Prepare yourself for success! In this workshop you will learn about general and career-specific websites and how to find and apply for jobs online safely, create an account at a major job search website, post your resume online, and email a resume. | ||||||||||||||||||
May 3 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Scratch Coding for ChildrenLocation: Long Island City Registration: Not required Kids will learn the basics of block coding using Hour of Code and Code.org. Then they will explore Scratch on their own and be given different challenges that they can complete if they need some direction. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 May 4 10:00AM --to-- 6:00PM Star Wars Day: May the 4th be with you.Location: Long Island City Registration: Not required You are invited to Long Island City Library on May 4th as we celebrate the pop culture giant Star Wars. There will be Star Wars related crafts in additional to movie screenings and other fun activities through the day. | ||||||||||||||||||
May 4 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Scratch Coding For AdultsLocation: Long Island City Registration: Not required Adults, learn to create your own computer games using Scratch. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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May 5 1:00PM --to-- 2:00PM Comic Book DayLocation: Long Island City Registration: Not required Stop in as we highlight some of our comic book selections and provide insight to the industry. | ||||||||||||||||||
May 8 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Zentangle 101Location: Long Island City Registration: Not required Zentangle is a small work of original art made by creating and repeating different patterns. During the program, participants will learn how to focus and concentrate and how to expect the unexpected. Zentangle has applications in stress reduction, and is thought of as a therapeutic activity. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 May 10 3:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Foncho Castellar y los Alegres de Colombia | ||||||||||||||||||
May 10 6:00PM --to-- 7:00PM Upcycle Book FoldingLocation: Long Island City Registration: Not required Transform an old book into a work of art in this free workshop. With two simple folds you can create an infinite number of patterns by repeating the folds on book pages. Participants will complete a heart-shaped book folding project. Here is your opportunity to upcycle a book into a piece of art! | ||||||||||||||||||
May 11 10:30AM --to-- 11:30AM Art ExplosionLocation: Long Island City Registration: Not required Want to get messy? Kids and caregivers can come for a simple project to get your imaginations going. Explore as we play with paints, glue, and everything squishy and fun. Aprons will be provided. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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May 11 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM STEAM CraftsLocation: Long Island City Registration: Not required Join us as we create STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art Math) based crafts. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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May 14 6:00PM --to-- 7:00PM Let Your Fingers Do the Talking: Introduction to American Sign Language | ||||||||||||||||||
May 17 6:00PM --to-- 7:00PM Crochet CircleLocation: Long Island City Registration: Not required This group is for beginners or intermediate. Hooks and yarn will be provided. | ||||||||||||||||||
May 21 6:00PM --to-- 7:00PM Laughter at the Library | ||||||||||||||||||
May 24 6:00PM --to-- 7:30PM Movie Night with KanopyLocation: Long Island City Registration: Not required Watch classics, international films, indie films, and documentaries featured on Kanopy. | ||||||||||||||||||
Jun 14 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Queens Library Rock! with Alexair DreamsLocation: Long Island City Registration: Not required Libraries Rock! All of the cool kids know that libraries rock! There are so many wonderful activities and books to read. Every day holds a new adventure at the library. Join Alexair Dreams Storytelling as we sing, dance, and tell stories about our awesome library! For ages 6 to 10. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sep 17 6:30PM --to-- 8:00PM QEDC: Business Plan CompetitionLocation: Long Island City Registration: Not required The Queens Economic Development Corporation’s Annual Queens StartUP! Business Plan Competition begins in September 2018. The competition gives entrepreneurs a chance to strengthen their business knowledge, learn about business trends, and gain insights into starting and growing a business while also introducing them to the vast resources available to them at Queens Library. Learn more at these information sessions and watch for more news about classes starting in October. | ||||||||||||||||||
Free computer access is available at all the libraries. The Long Island City Community Library has:
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Special Interest/Noteworthy Collections at the Long Island City Community Library include:
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| Child Care / Preschools | ||
| Community Organizations & Services | ||
Hanac Ravenswood Senior Center 34-35 12 Street #A Long Island City NY , 11106 phone: (718) 786-1550 fax: | ||
| Emergency Services | ||
| Local Hospitals | ||
| Local Newspapers | ||
| Parks and Playgrounds | ||
| Post Office | ||
| Public Elementary Schools | ||
P.S.111 Jacob Blackwell School 37-15 13 Street Long Island City NY , 11101 phone: (718) 786-2073 fax: | ||
| Public High Schools | ||
Aviation Career & Technical H.S 43-30 36th St. Long Island City NY , 11101 phone: (718) 361-2032 fax: | ||
| Public Intermediate / Junior High Schools | ||
| Elected Officials | |
| NYC Council Hon. Paul Vallone District19@council.nyc.gov | |
District Office Address 42-40 Bell Boulevard, Suite 507 Bayside NY, 11361 phone: (718) 619-8611 fax: (718) 631-4100 | Manhattan Office Address 250 Broadway, Suite 1841 New York NY, 10007 phone: 212-788-7250 fax: 212-788-1860 |
| NYC Council Hon. Jimmy Van Bramer JVanBramer@council.nyc.gov | |
District Office Address 47-01 Queens Boulevard,Suite 205 Sunnyside NY, 11104 phone: (718) 383-9566 fax: (718) 383-9076 | Manhattan Office Address 250 Broadway, Suite 1882 New York NY , 10007 phone: (212) 788-7370 fax: (212) 513-7195 |
| NYS Assembly Hon. Catherine T. Nolan NolanC@nyassembly.gov | |
District Office 47-40 21st Street, Room 810 Long Island City NY, 11101 phone: (718) 784-3194 fax: (718) 472-0648 | Albany Office LOB, Room 836 Albany NY, 12248 phone: (518) 455-4851 fax: (518) 455-3847 |
| NYS Senate Hon. Michael Gianaris Gianaris@nysenate.gov | |
District Office 31-19 Newtown Avenue, Suite 402 Astoria NY , 11102 phone: (718) 728-0960 fax: (718) 728-0963 | Albany Office Capitol Building, Room 413 Albany NY, 12247 phone: (518) 455-3486 fax: (518) 426-6929 |
| US Congress Hon. Carolyn Maloney | |
District Office 31-19 Newtown Avenue Astoria NY , 11102 phone: (718) 932-1804 fax: (718) 932-1805 | Legislative Office 2308 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC, 20515 phone: (202) 225-7944 fax: (202) 225-4709 |
| Boro President Hon. Melinda Katz Info@queensbp.org | |
| Mayor Hon. Bill de Blasio | |
History
Located in northwestern Queens, Long Island City (LIC) is the largest neighborhood in the borough. It was the earliest part of Queens to be recognized by the Dutch and was the scene of many British troop movements. Created in 1870 from the communities of Astoria, Hunters Point, Blissville, Ravenswood, Dutch Kills, Bowery Bay, Steinway and Sunnyside, locals now use the term LIC only for the area south of Astoria.
In the mid 1800s, Hunters Point, the southern tip of LIC on the East River water front, became linked with the North Fork Line of the LIRR. Ferry service also began between Wall Street and 34th Street. By 1870 when Long Island City was chartered, it had become the center of industry for Queens County. By the end of that century a major building boom had established a number of important factories as well as urban residential areas.
With the opening of the Queensborough Bridge in 1908 and the original Pennsylvania Station on the Queens waterfront in 1910, many factories located here and innumerable industries took advantage of the ample space and low land cost. By 1940 with the completion of The Triborough Bridge and the Queens Midtown Tunnel, Long Island City sitting next to the Sunnyside Rail Yards had become a world class industrial center though more or less a passing through point for commuters between Manhattan, Eastern Queens, and Long Island.
By the mid 1970s, however, due to the migration of businesses out of New York, LIC had become a small sleepy town with many empty factories and warehouse spaces. A new group began to emerge composed of younger artists and musicians who were being priced out of the tight market in Manhattan and who were drawn to the spacious lofts, unhindered light, and the almost rural quality of the neighborhood. Equally attractive was the existence of the studios of two world renowned artists, the late Isamu Noguchi, whose studio is now a museum, and Mark DiSuvero who established the Socrates Sculpture Park, the city's largest outdoor exhibition space. The Urban and Contemporary Arts Institute, better known as P.S. 1, at one time Public School #1, became central to the Long Island City Arts movement.
The 1980s saw greater industrial expansion in Long Island City and a rebirth of the film industry, which had its early roots here. Most notable was the establishment of Silvercup Studios, which converted an old bread factory into what would become the largest independent, full-service film and television production facility in the northeastern United States. The International Design Center of New York was opened on the site where the Sunshine bakery and Adams Chewing Gum plants stood. La Guardia Community College took over the disused factories of the White Motor Company and the Equitable Bag Company. The 48 story Citicorp building was erected in 1989 and is the tallest building in New York City outside Manhattan.
Special Services
According to the American Cancer Society, approximately one of two American men and one of three American women will have some type of cancer at some point during their lifetime. Queens Library HealthLink seeks to increase access to cancer screening and cancer treatment among medically underserved communities in Queens. Queens Library HealthLink is a partnership between Queens Library, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Queens Cancer Center of Queens Hospital and the American Cancer Society.
Hours & Locations
37-44 21 Street
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 752-3700 
| 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 | ||
