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Celebrate the Holidays at Queens Library!
Gather your family and friends and celebrate the holiday season at the Library!
Join us for Christmas tree decorating, Kwanzaa celebrations, Hanukkah crafts, concerts, movies, and more.
Plus, you can view our collections of recommended holiday books and holiday movies, available to borrow from your community ...
It’s Time for Kind
It’s time for kind at the Library and beyond this holiday season.
At all Queens Library locations, you can join us for many special programs for people of all ages.
You can also donate to our canned food drive in partnership with the Food Bank For NYC from November 19 to 30, share ...
Double Your Impact This Holiday Season!
You have a special opportunity to double the impact of your gift to Queens Library this holiday season!
Thanks to a generous donor who wishes to motivate others in the Queens community to support our Library, your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000.
Your gift right now goes twice as ...
Holiday Recipes from Jamaica FEASTS!
Jamaica FEASTS is Queens Library’s FREE training program to provide knowledge, tools, and resources to people who want to start and run their own food businesses in Queens.
Several talented students have graduated from Jamaica FEASTS, and we’re very pleased to share their holiday recipes with you!
Our next ...
All of Us Deserve Palaces
Eric Klinenberg, author of the new book Palaces for The People, advocates for libraries as part of social infrastructure that promotes interactions between people from all walks of life.
“I became a scholar because I learned to love libraries,” Klinenberg says. While working on ...
Winter Health & Safety Tips
As the temperatures drop in New York City, it’s important to focus on health and safety when braving the cold this season.
Dr. David Slotwiner, chief of Cardiology, and Dr. Jeffrey Rosen, chairman, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, and their fellow physicians from ...
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 will extend offsite, with art installations in three Queens Library branches: Lefrak City, Flushing, and Central Library in Jamaica.
Since it ...
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, ...
 Dec 17 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. |
 Dec 17 3:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Homework HelpLocation: Mitchell-Linden Registration: Not required Need help with your homework? Come to the Mitchell-Linden Library and our Teen Volunteers will help you with your homework. Grades K-6 are welcome! |
 Dec 18 10:30AM --to-- 11:30AM Device TrainingLocation: Mitchell-Linden Registration: Not required Come learn about your devices in small group settings. |
Dec 19 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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 Dec 19 11:30AM --to-- 12:00PM Mother GooseLocation: Mitchell-Linden Registration: Not required Join Mrs. H in singing popular nursery songs and learning with finger plays. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For toddlers ages 6 to 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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Dec 19 12:00PM --to-- 1:00PM Coloring ClubLocation: Mitchell-Linden Registration: Not required Toddlers and their parents are welcome to color. Coloring pages 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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 Dec 19 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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 Dec 19 3:30PM --to-- 5:00PM Teen SpaceLocation: Mitchell-Linden Registration: Not required Teens get extra space in the Library to do group projects, watch TV shows or anime, play video games, talk with friends, and laugh without disturbing others. 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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Dec 19 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Joseph Campbell Sends Out Mew: Pokemon as Mythic NarrativeLocation: Mitchell-Linden Registration: Not required Are you a Pokemon fan? Then you don't want to miss this workshop on all things Pokemon! | ||||||||||||||||||
Dec 20 5:00PM --to-- 6:00PM Game Day @ 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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 Dec 21 3:30PM --to-- 5:00PM 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. 11/2: "The Incredibles" (2004, PG); 11/9: "Incredibles 2" (2018, PG); 11/16: "Early Man" (2018, PG); 11/23: "Peter Rabbit" (2018, PG); 11/30: "A Wrinkle in Time" (2018, PG). Seating is limited and available first-come, first-served. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Dec 22 2:00PM --to-- 3:00PM Chess & GamesLocation: Mitchell-Linden Registration: Not required Join us for an afternoon of games & chess. Kids, come have fun and play practicing 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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Jan 2 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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Jan 2 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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 Jan 2 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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Jan 2 3:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Homework HelpLocation: Mitchell-Linden Registration: Not required Need help with your homework? Come to the Mitchell-Linden Library and our teen volunteers will help you with your homework. Grades K-6 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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Jan 2 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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Jan 3 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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Jan 5 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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 Jan 9 2:00PM --to-- 3:00PM Tai Chi with Jenny KimLocation: Mitchell-Linden Registration: Not required Instructor Jenny Kim teaches participants a gentle form of martial arts often referred to as "meditation in motion." Space is limited. First-come, first-served. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jan 10 2:00PM --to-- 3:00PM Origami for AdultsLocation: Mitchell-Linden Registration: Not required Learn beginners' basic origami. Come and learn how to make classic origami techniques. Adults only. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jan 31 2:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Lunar New Year: Learn How to Make Korean-Style Pumpkin Porridge, HobakjukLocation: Mitchell-Linden Registration: Not required Hobakjuk is a Korean- style pumpkin porridge. It has a rich aroma, great taste, and numerous nutritional values. Come and learn how to make smooth, colorful hobakjuk and warm up from the winter weather! On a first-come, first-served basis. Queens Library is not responsible for any illnesses, allergies or adverse reactions from tasting food. | ||||||||||||||||||
 Feb 4 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 6 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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Free computer access is available at all the libraries. The Mitchell-Linden Community Library has:
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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 |
| NYS Senate Hon. Tony Avella Avella@nysenate.gov | |
District Office 38-50 Bell Boulevard, Suite C Bayside NY, 11361 phone: (718) 357-3094 fax: (718) 357-3491 | Albany Office Room 902, Legislative Office Building Albany NY, 12247 phone: (518) 455-2210 fax: (518) 426-6736 |
| 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
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 | ||
