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Spring is an exciting time of growth and renewal—and a great time to give to the Queens Library Foundation!
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Public Budget Hearing April 19
Queens Library is preparing its operating budget for Fiscal Year 2019. The public is invited to find out what the Library’s funding priorities are and to provide input to the Library.
The Library’s public budget hearing will take place on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 6 p.m. at Queens Central Library, ...
One Book, One New York: Cast Your Vote!
Imagine all New Yorkers reading and talking about the same book at the same time!
The NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and New York Magazine have announced the return of One Book, One New York, the exciting city-wide initiative that brings book-loving New Yorkers together to read the same book at the same ...
Celebrate Earth Day at Queens Library!
April 22 is Earth Day, and we're marking the occasion with crafts, celebrations, movies, a time capsule, and more!
Join us for our special programs before and after Earth Day and help us raise awareness about protecting the planet we all call home (and have a lot of fun at the same ...
Celebrate National Poetry Month At The Library
April is National Poetry Month and we’ve got something planned for the poet in everyone.
We’ve gathered our list of recommendations from our collections, including books by poets and films about poets.
We also invite you to come to our poetry open mics and poetry slams, join in poetry writing events at your ...
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 ...
Young Adult Literacy Program: Pre-Register Now!
Are you interested in getting your High School Equivalency, but not sure where to start?
The Young Adult Literacy Program (YALP) is here to help!
This program is open to students ages 16–24, and offers four days of classes per week, as well as one day of service learning and job shadowing to help build your ...
 Apr 21 10:15AM --to-- 12:00PM Adult Book Dicussion: "The Elegance of the Hedgehog" by Muriel BarbaryLocation: Maspeth Registration: Not required Please join us for our monthly book discussion. This month's selection is "The Elegance of the Hedgehog" by Muriel Barbary. | |||||||||||||||
 Apr 25 10:30AM --to-- 11:00AM Toddler StorytimeLocation: Maspeth Registration: Not required Toddlers can join us each week with their parents and caregivers for fun songs, fantastic rhymes, stories and simple movement activities 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 11:30AM --to-- 12:00PM Preschool StorytimeLocation: Maspeth Registration: Not required All preschool children ages 3-5, and their parents and caregivers, are welcome to join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and simple movement activities. 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 3:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Spring Crafts for KidsLocation: Maspeth Registration: Not required Come make something special for the Spring. | ||||||
 May 1 2:30PM --to-- 3:30PM Laughter at the Library | ||||||
May 10 3:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Mother's Day Crafts for KidsLocation: Maspeth Registration: Not required Mother’s Day is coming up, so make sure you have something special to give to your mother. | ||||||
 May 11 3:00PM --to-- 5:30PM Maspeth Movie Matinee Presents CocoLocation: Maspeth Registration: Not required The Maspeth Library proudly presents Disney Pixar's award-winning film "Coco." The 2017 film is rated PG and runs 145 minutes. The film centers around Miguel, who enters the land of the dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer. | ||||||
May 12 10:30AM --to-- 11:45AM Book Discussion: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark HaddonLocation: Maspeth Registration: Not required Please join us for a discussion of the award-winning novel by Mark Haddon. Despite his overwhelming fear of interacting with people, Christopher, a mathematically gifted, autistic 15-year-old boy, decides to investigate the murder of a neighbor's dog and uncovers secret information about his mother. | ||||||
 May 16 3:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Exploring the Solar SystemLocation: Maspeth Registration: Not required Join us for a fun time exploring the solar system! We'll discuss planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and what happened to Pluto? | ||||||
 Jun 1 10:30AM --to-- 11:30AM Toddler Fun Time (ages 18-36 months)Location: Maspeth Registration: Not required Children from 18 months to 3 years old and their parents/caregivers can enjoy interactive activities and spend time with other toddlers in the neighborhood. | ||||||
Jun 4 2:30PM --to-- 3:30PM Tai Chi for AdultsLocation: Maspeth Registration: Not required Dino Blanche leads this three-session exercise workshop of tai chi, a series of gentle movements coordinated with deep breathing that invigorates and heals the body, clears the mind, and creates inner peace and harmony. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jun 5 2:30PM --to-- 3:30PM Healthy EatingLocation: Maspeth Registration: Not required Come get tips for healthy eating! This program will help you learn ways to limit tempting foods. All are welcome. Presenter: Jey Hwang, MA, RDN, CDN, Director, Food and Nutrition Services at NYC Health & Hospitals/Elmhurst. | ||||||
 Jun 6 2:00PM --to-- 3:30PM Business Findings in Grand Avenue--in Spanish | ||||||
Jun 14 2:30PM --to-- 3:30PM Your Life Story: A Memoir Writing Workshop for AdultsLocation: Maspeth Registration: Not required Dr. Howard R. Wolf, Emeritus Professor of English (SUNY-Buffalo) and an accomplished memoirist who is the author of "Forgive the Father: A Memoir of Changing Generations" and "Far-Away Places: Lessons in Exile" will lead a "life-writing" workshop. Learn how to create a written legacy for your family and friends of your life experience. | ||||||
Jun 15 3:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Father's Day Crafts for KidsLocation: Maspeth Registration: Not required Father's Day is just around the corner and we have these color your own “All About Dad” posters for showing your dad some appreciation. | ||||||
Jun 16 10:15AM --to-- 11:30AM Book Discussion: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa SeeLocation: Maspeth Registration: Not required Please join us for our monthly book discussion! Snow Flower and the Secret Fan is a brilliantly realistic journey back to an era of Chinese history that is as deeply moving as it is sorrowful. With the period detail and deep resonance of Memoirs of a Geisha, this lyrical and emotionally charged novel delves into one of the most mysterious of human relationships: female friendship. | ||||||
Jun 20 3:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Magnets and Magnetism: How to Effectively Fight the X-Men Using One of Earth's Fundamental ForcesLocation: Maspeth Registration: Not required How do you become one of the X-Men's deadliest enemies? Magnetism! Now, learn the secrets of the X-men's first and deadliest foe, the master of magnetism himself, Magneto! | ||||||
 Jun 22 3:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Libraries Rock! with Nick The BalloonaticLocation: Maspeth 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. |
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International Language Collections at the Maspeth Community Library include:
Special Interest/Noteworthy Collections at the Maspeth Community Library include:
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| Child Care / Preschools | ||
Learning Tree 74-15 Juniper Blvd Middle Village NY, 11379 phone: (718) 899-2020 | ||
| Community Board | ||
Queens Community Board 5 61-23 Myrtle Avenue Glendale NY , 11385 phone: (718) 366-1834 fax: (718) 417-5799 | ||
| Community Organizations & Services | ||
| Fire Department | ||
Engine 288 56-29 68th Street Maspeth NY , 11378 | ||
| Local Hospitals | ||
Forest Hills Hospital 102-01 66 Rd Forest Hills NY, 11375 phone: (718) 830-4000 | ||
| Local Newspapers | ||
| Parks and Playgrounds | ||
Maurice Park Between Maurice Ave. & 63 St., & Borden Ave. & 54 | Frontera Park Between Brown Place and 69th Street | Crowley Playground On 57th Ave. Opp: 83 and 84 St. Elmhurst NY, 11373 |
| Police Department | ||
| Post Office | ||
Maspeth 5502 69th Street Mapeth NY , 11378-9997 phone: (718)457-5623 | Middle Village 7135 Metropolitan Avenue Middle Village NY , 11379-9997 | |
| Private / Parochial Schools | ||
Blessed Virgin Mary, Help of Christians 70-20 47th Avenue Woodside NY , 11377 phone: (718) 639-8042 | ||
Christ the King Regional High School 68-02 Metropolitan Avenue Middle Village NY , 11379-0113 phone: (718) 366-7400 | ||
| Public Elementary Schools | ||
PS 153 60-02 60 Lane Maspeth NY , 11378 phone: (718) 821-7850 | PS 229 67-25 51 Road Woodside NY , 11377 phone: (718) 446-2120 | PS 58 72-50 Grand Avenue Maspeth NY , 11378 phone: (718) 533-6712 |
PS 009 58-74 57th Street Maspeth NY , 11378 phone: (718) 456-7105 | ||
| Public High Schools | ||
Grover Cleveland High School 21-27 Himrod Street Ridgewood NY , 11385 phone: (718) 381-9600 | Newtown High School 48-01 90 St. Queens NY, 11373 phone: (718) 595-8400 | |
| Public Intermediate / Junior High Schools | ||
IS 73 70-02 54 Avenue Maspeth NY , 11378 phone: (718) 639-3817 | ||
| Senior Centers | ||
Selfhelp –Maspeth Senior Center 69-61 Grand Ave. Maspeth NY, 11378 phone: (718) 429-3636 | ||
| Elected Officials | |
| NYC Council Hon. Robert Holden RHolden@council.nyc.gov | |
District Office64-69 Dry Harbor Road Middle Village NY, 11379 phone: (718) 366-3900 fax: (718) 326-3549 | Manhattan Office Address 250 Broadway, 1774 New York NY , 10007 phone: (212) 788-7381 fax: (212) 227-7164 |
| NYS Assembly Hon. Brian Barnwell BarnwellB@nyassembly.gov | |
District Office 55-19 69th Street Maspeth NY, 11378 phone: (718) 651-3185 fax: (718) 651-3027 | Albany Office LOB, Room 921 Albany NY, 12248 phone: (518) 455-4755 fax: (518) 455-5032 |
| NYS Senate Hon. Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. Addabbo@nysenate.gov | |
District Office 159-53 102nd Street Howard Beach NY, 11414 phone: (718) 738-1111 fax: (718) 322-5760 | Albany Office Room 613, Legislative Office Building Albany NY, 12247 phone: (518) 455-2322 fax: (518) 426-6875 |
| US Congress Hon. Grace Meng | |
District Office Address 40-13 159th Street, Suite A Flushing NY, 11358 phone: (718) 445-7860 fax: (718) 445-7868 | Legislative Office 1317 Longworth House Office Building Washington DC, 20515 phone: (202) 225-2601 fax: (202) 225-1589 |
| Boro President Hon. Melinda Katz Info@queensbp.org | |
| Mayor Hon. Bill de Blasio | |
History
The community of Maspeth was settled in 1642 by the Reverend Francis Doughty and has the distinction of being the first organized settlement in Queens history. First named Mespat after the Mespaechtes Indians who inhabited land at the head of the Newtown Creek, the region’s original name meant ‘bad water place.’ In 1643, the area was besieged by surrounding Indian tribes and destroyed. It was abandoned soon after, only to become resettled with the establishment of Middleburg (Newtown) in 1652.
With the development of roads in the 18th century, Maspeth emerged as an industrial and commercial district; residents labored in a variety of industries and trades, which included firefighting, truck driving, sanitation work, and shop keeping. Initially, the ethnic profile of the community featured peoples of a broad European ancestry; the Polish, Italian, Irish, and German communities numbered among the largest of these and provided a diverse workforce for the burgeoning area.
On July 27, 1911, library service in Maspeth began. Following nearly seven decades and a number of relocations, the Maspeth Branch library found a permanent site for operations in 1975, and remains there today. An ever-changing community, Maspeth continues to expand with the arrival of Hispanic, Indian, and Asian communities. Subsequently, the responsibilities and services of the library have expanded to meet the unique challenges of the Maspeth community and its citizens.
Friends Group
Hours & Locations
69-70 Grand Avenue
Maspeth, NY 11378
(718) 639-5228 
| Mon | 12:00 PM | - | 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 | ||
