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Run the River with Queens Library!
Once again, Queens Library is partnering with the Randall’s Island Park Alliance for Run the River, a 5K fun run on Randall’s Island, on Saturday, October 27!
Now in its ninth year, you can run to protect the waterways, wetlands, and recreational areas of Randall’s Island Park. ...
Culture Connection 5th Anniversary Concerts!
Culture Connection, the program that brings NYC’s artistic talent to Queens, is turning five this year!
To celebrate, we're hosting a star-studded series of five concerts at five different library locations this October.
Get your taste of musical magic at these exciting events featuring a Broadway star and ...
Reimagine End of Life Week
Reimagine End of Life Week is a citywide exploration of big questions about life and death through creativity and conversation.
Drawing on the arts, spirituality, healthcare, and design, this weeklong series of events from Saturday, October 27 to Saturday, November 3 will break down taboos and bring diverse ...
Drag Queen Story Hour At The Library!
We hope you will join us at our community libraries for Drag Queen Story Hour, a unique storytime for children ages 3-8 that raises awareness of gender diversity, promotes self-acceptance, and builds empathy through an enjoyable literary experience.
Created by Michelle Tea and RADAR Productions in San Francisco, DQSH now happens ...
Promote a Lifelong Love of Learning. Donate Now!
Our STACKS afterschool program provides a nurturing environment to read and to do homework. It also encourages participation in other learning activities that help develop life skills.
But we can’t offer programs like this without the support of our community.
Programs like STACKS are made possible thanks to the ...
Discover Your City With Culture Pass!
Start planning your fall 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, a ...
Queens Library’s Back-to-School Guide!
It’s time for kids to go back to school—and we’ve got the perfect guide to help you prepare for a successful school year!
From tips on healthy eating and sleeping to how to talk to your child about their day, our Back-to-School Guide will help smooth the transition from summer to school.
Our guide is ...
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 ...
 Oct 23 10:30AM --to-- 11:30AM Device TrainingLocation: Mitchell-Linden Registration: Not required Come learn about your devices in small group settings. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Oct 23 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! Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Oct 24 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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 Oct 24 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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Oct 24 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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 Oct 24 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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 Oct 24 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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Oct 25 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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 Oct 26 12:30PM --to-- 2:00PM Countdown to Halloween Horror MatineeLocation: Mitchell-Linden Registration: Not required October is Countdown to Horror Matinee Month. Join us for screenings of blockbuster horror movies. 10/5: "The Addams Family"(1991, PG-13); 10/12: "Amityville Horror"(1979, R) 10/19: "The Grudge"(2004,PG-13); 10/26: "Halloween: H20"(1998, R) Seating is limited and available first-come, first-served. | ||||||||||||||||||
Oct 26 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. 10/5: "Hotel Transylvania" (2013, PG); 10/12: "Hotel Transylvania 2" (2015, PG); 10/19: "Tim Burton's Corpse Bride" (2013, PG); 10/26: "Frankenweenie" (2013, PG). Seating is limited and available first-come, first-served. | ||||||||||||||||||
Oct 27 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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 Oct 29 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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 Oct 30 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Halloween Crafts ProgramLocation: Mitchell-Linden Registration: Not required Come and use your creativity making beautiful Halloween crafts. Kids welcome! | ||||||||||||||||||
 Nov 2 12:30PM --to-- 2:00PM New Movie Releases MonthLocation: Mitchell-Linden Registration: Not required November is new movie releases month. Join us for screenings of these movies. 11/2: "Solo. A Star Wars Story" (2018, PG-13); 11/9: "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" (2018, PG-13); 11/16: "Skyscraper" (2018, PG-13) ; 11/23: "BlacKkKlansman" (2018, R); 11/30: "Hotel Artemis" (2018, R). 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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Nov 2 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 6 2:30PM --to-- 3:30PM NY Connects Resource ShareLocation: Mitchell-Linden Registration: Not required NY Connects is a trusted place to go for free, unbiased information about services, resources, and supports in New York State for people of all ages with any type of disability. Participants can get information by phone, online, or in person. Come learn more about NY Connects' services, who is eligible, and how to access them. | ||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||
