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Traveling Shoes: Black Migrations
This Black History Month, join us for Traveling Shoes: Black Migrations, a celebration of the ways that black migrations—the movement of black populations across the world—have shaped societies and cultures.
Come to the Library for music, movies, art, and more—and take part in our exciting Passport ...
Celebrate National Library Lovers' Month!
February is National Library Lovers' Month, so here's a chance to let everyone know how much you love your library: submit a photo to the Share Your Love For Queens Library Photo Contest!
Take creative pictures that show your love for the library—at a library program, with your friends at the ...
Celebrate the Lunar New Year!
Xin Nian Kuai Le! Join us as we celebrate the Lunar New Year at Queens Library!
The Lunar New Year is a centuries-old tradition in China and several other Asian countries, and it is a time to honor deities and ancestors, as well as make way for good fortune in the upcoming year.
At Queens Library, you can attend ...
Free Tax Help at Queens Library!
It’s that time of year again!
If you need help figuring out and filing your tax return, come to Queens Library for free tax-preparation assistance if you are a low-income older adult, or earn $66,000 or less a year.
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance and Urban Upbound are ...
Langston Hughes Library's 50th Anniversary!
This year, the Langston Hughes Community Library and Cultural Center and its Black Heritage Reference Center will be celebrating their 50th anniversary—an important milestone for Queens Library and our borough!
Langston Hughes Library was founded in 1969 through community activism by the Library Action Committee (LAC) of ...
Free English Classes!
Are you a new American who wants to learn English or improve your English language skills?
You can learn English at Queens Library for FREE!
Join a supportive community of students and teaching professionals at our community libraries. Classes are available at Beginner and Intermediate levels.
To register, ...
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 ...
What We Bring: Immigrant Art On View at Central Library
Join us for a new art exhibit at Central Library in Jamaica from January 7 to March 2 that honors the artistic talents and cultural contributions of new immigrants.
What We Bring: New Immigrant Gifts adds to the national dialogue on immigration. Focusing on the cultural contributions of immigrants who came to the U.S. in the ...
Discover Your City With Culture Pass!
Start planning your winter adventures! NYC’s libraries are making it easier for you to explore local museums, public gardens, and other cultural attractions for FREE with your friends and family!
Queens Library, Brooklyn Public Library, and the New York Public Library are excited to announce Culture Pass, ...
QI 2018: Celebrate Queens Artists in the Library
Queens International 2018: Volumes (QI 2018) opened at the Queens Museum in October, and on Saturday, November 10, for the first time ever, the Queens International extended offsite, with art installations in three Queens Library branches: Lefrak City, Flushing, and Central Library in Jamaica.
Since it ...
 Feb 21 5:00PM --to-- 6:00PM Game Day at Mitchell-LindenLocation: Mitchell-Linden Registration: Not required Kids have fun playing board games and lots more! Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Feb 22 11:00AM --to-- 11:30AM Toddler TimeLocation: Mitchell-Linden Registration: Not required Join Mrs. H for songs, finger plays, and enjoyable simple picture books for toddlers ages 6 to 36 months. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Feb 22 11:30AM --to-- 12:00PM Mother GooseLocation: Mitchell-Linden Registration: Not required Join us for songs & finger plays for toddlers & their parents. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Feb 22 12:00PM --to-- 12:30PM Coloring ClubLocation: Mitchell-Linden Registration: Not required Toddlers & their parents color. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Feb 22 12:00PM --to-- 1:00PM Black History Month: Movie MonthLocation: Mitchell-Linden Registration: Not required Join us for screenings of black history movies. 2/1: "Black Panther" (2018, PG-13) 2/8: "BLACKkKLANSMAN" (2018, R) 2/15: "42" (2018, PG-13) 2/22: "Selma" (2014, PG-13) Seating is limited and available first-come, first-served. | ||||||||||||||||||
 Feb 22 3:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Children's Friday MatineeLocation: Mitchell-Linden Registration: Not required Kids age 12 and under with their parents or guardians are invited to screenings of blockbuster children's movies. | ||||||||||||||||||
Feb 23 2:00PM --to-- 3:00PM Chess & GamesLocation: Mitchell-Linden Registration: Not required Join us for an afternoon of games & chess. Kids, come have fun, play, and practice your skills. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Feb 25 2:30PM --to-- 4:00PM ESOL Conversation GroupLocation: Mitchell-Linden Registration: Not required Join us for an ESOL conversation group. Practice your English-speaking skills through basic conversation. This group is for students with a basic knowledge of English. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Feb 27 2:00PM --to-- 3:00PM Mahjong ClubLocation: Mitchell-Linden Registration: Not required Join in the fun of mahjong in our non-instructional weekly session. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Feb 27 3:30PM --to-- 5:30PM Teen Game DayLocation: Mitchell-Linden Registration: Not required Help us unlock characters in Super Smash Bros! This is open to 6th-12th graders. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Feb 28 2:30PM --to-- 4:45PM Traveling Shoes: Black Migration - "The City and The World (1945-2000)"Location: Mitchell-Linden Registration: Not required As part of the "American Experience" series, this episode explores the migration of African Americans and immigration of Puerto Ricans to New York during the '40s, '50s and '60s. For more Traveling Shoes programming, visit https://queenslib.org/travelingshoes19. | ||||||||||||||||||
Mar 4 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Inspiring Women In Science: Bingo!Location: Mitchell-Linden Registration: Not required The excitement of Bingo and the fun of learning something new? Yes please! Fun facts about fifty Inspiring Women in Science in a bingo game for the whole family! | ||||||||||||||||||
 Mar 5 3:00PM --to-- 4:00PM The Book Club at Mitchell-LindenLocation: Mitchell-Linden Registration: Not required Join us for a discussion of "End Game" by David Baldacci. When their mentor The Blue Man suddenly disappears, the Agency is troubled. With Will Robie and Jessica Reel on the case, roads lead to a quiet Midwest town, where everything isn't as it seems and sparks will fly. | ||||||||||||||||||
Jun 25 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM A Reptile "Edventure" with Erik CallenderLocation: Mitchell-Linden Registration: Not required This fun-filled educational experience gives children age 6 and up a unique opportunity to see and learn about The Reptile Guy's animal science, rescue, and awareness. Meet reptiles, amphibians, and even some large insects from around the world. | ||||||||||||||||||
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International Language Collections at the Mitchell-Linden Community Library include:
Special Interest/Noteworthy Collections at the Mitchell-Linden Community Library include:
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| Child Care / Preschools | ||
Flushing YMCA Early Childhood Center 138-46 Northern Blvd. Flushing NY , 11354 phone: (718) 961-6168 | Happy Dragon Preschool 30-04 146th Street Flushing NY , 11354 phone: (718) 445-4515 | Holy Mountain Nursery #5 29-49 137th Street Flushing NY , 11354 phone: (718) 762-6227 |
Macedonia Child Development Center 37-22 Union Street Flushing NY , 11354 phone: (718) 939-3960 | Ready Set Grow Children Care Center LLC 34-51 Leavitt Street Flushing NY , 11354 phone: (718) 888-8878 | Sharon Nursery School 145-15 34th Avenue Flushing NY , 11354 phone: (718) 539-3984 |
Solomon Pre-School 35-20 147th Street Flushing NY , 11354 phone: (718) 961-6159 | The Corner School 150-03 Bayside Ave Flushing NY , 11354 phone: (718) 445-4528 | |
| Community Board | ||
Community Board District # 7 133-32 41st Road – Suite 3B Flushing NY , 11355 phone: (718) 359-2800 fax: (718) 463-3891 | ||
| Community Organizations & Services | ||
Flushing Townhall Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts Inc. 137-35 Northern Blvd. at Linden Place Flushing NY , 11354 phone: (718) 463-7700 | Bowne House 37-01 Bowne Street Flushing NY , 11354 phone: (718) 539-0512 | |
| Fire Department | ||
Engine Co. 273/ Ladder # 129 40-18 Union Street Flushing NY , 11355 | ||
| Local Hospitals | ||
The New York Flushing Hospital Medical Center 45 Parsons Blvd. Flushing NY , 11355 phone: (718) 670-5000 | ||
| Local Newspapers | ||
| Parks and Playgrounds | ||
Bowne Park 32nd Ave. and Bayside Ave Flushing NY , 11354 | ||
| Police Department | ||
| Post Office | ||
Linden Hill Station Post Office Union St. Flushing NY , 11354 | ||
| Private / Parochial Schools | ||
Full Gospel Christian School 130-30 31 Ave Flushing NY , 11354 phone: (718) 321-7800 | ||
| Public Elementary Schools | ||
P.S. 21 Edward Hart 147-36 26 Ave Flushing NY , 11354 phone: (718) 445-8833 | P.S. 214 Cadwallader Colden 31-15 140 St Flushing NY , 11354 phone: (718) 461-4055 | P.S. 242 Leonard P. Stavisky Early Childhood School 29-66 137 St Flushing NY , 11354 phone: (718) 445-2902 |
| Public High Schools | ||
Queens Academy High School 138-11 35 Ave. Flushing NY , 11354 phone: (718) 886-5015 | ||
| Public Intermediate / Junior High Schools | ||
| Senior Centers | ||
Latimer Gardens Senior Center 34-30 137th St. Flushing NY , 11354 phone: (718) 961-3660 | Mitchell-Linden Senior Citizens of YM & YWHA of Flushing 27-05 Parsons Blvd. Flushing NY , 11354 phone: (718) 539-7783 | Korean American Senior Citizens Counseling Center, Inc. 35-26 Union St. Flushing NY , 11354 phone: (718) 939-2586 |
Donnelly Home for Adults 147-02 34th Ave Flushing NY , 11354 phone: (718) 461-1923 | Leavitt St - 34 Ave. 139-10 34th Ave. Flushing NY , 11354 | Flushing House Sr. Retirement Resident 38-20 Bowne St Flushing NY , 11354 phone: (718) 762-3198 |
Bridge View Nursing Home 143-10 20th Ave Whitestone NY , 11357 phone: (718) 961-1212 | ||
| Elected Officials | |
| NYC Council Hon. Peter Koo PKoo@council.nyc.gov | |
District Office Address 135-27 38th Avenue, Suite 388 Flushing NY, 11354 phone: (718) 888-8747 fax: (718) 888-0331 | Legislative Office Address 250 Broadway, Suite 1749 New York NY, 10007 phone: (212) 788-7022 |
| NYS Assembly Hon. Ron Kim KimR@nyassembly.gov | |
District Office 136-20 38th Ave., Suite 10A Flushing NY, 11354 phone: (718) 939-0195 fax: (718) 939-1238 | Albany Office LOB, Room 419 Albany NY, 12248 phone: (518) 455-5411 fax: (518) 455-4995 |
| 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 | |
| NYS Senate Hon. John Liu liu@nysenate.gov | |
District Office38-50 Bell Boulevard, Suite C Bayside NY, 11361 phone: 718-357-3094 fax: 718-357-3491 | |
History
Mitchell-Linden Community Library and its environs have an interesting history. On estates owned by Ernest Mitchell (called Breezy Hill) and his father (called Linden Hill), builders envisioned a cooperative project which would provide middle-income housing to veterans of World War II and Korea. Under Section 213 of the Federal Housing Act of 1950 and at a cost of $15 million the project was enacted, providing homes for about 1400 residents.
During that time, the Queens Borough Public Library served the reading community with a bookmobile. As a result of extensive lobbying by community civic leaders, the Mitchell-Linden branch officially opened its doors on May 16, 1962. Situated in a storefront on Union St. near the intersection of Bayside Ave. in Flushing, the branch initially housed 25,000 volumes on two levels.
Surrounded by Mitchell Gardens, Linden Towers, Embassy Arms, and Linden Hills, the library name was conjoined from the above list of apartment dwellings and became the 51st member of the Queens Borough Public Library family.
With the ongoing expansion of families into the area, the Mitchell-Linden branch required expansion as well. Over a five-month period in 1988, the branch was renovated with a new circulation desk, new shelving, and new lighting structures and fixtures.
Over the years, the branch has reflected ethnic changes in the community structure. With an influx of Asians and Hispanics emigrating to Flushing, families are moving into Co-Operative apartments or Tudor-style private homes on neighboring streets. Over time, our collection has also greatly changed – to serve our customers better, we’re constantly purchasing new materials. These include Videos, DVDs, CDs, Chinese VCD’s, books and periodicals.
Friends Group
Hours & Locations
31-32 Union Street
Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 539-2330 
| 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 | ||
