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 May 15 11:00AM The Big Read TeleconferenceWe're all reading Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451" for The Big Read this month. Join us by teleconference for a discussion led by Bonnie Pokorny. First-time participants must preregister at 718-464-0084. Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required | |||||||||||||||
 May 15 2:00PM The Big Read: "Fahrenheit 451" Book Discussion |
| Douglaston/Little Neck | Thu, May 16, 2013 | 11:30AM |
| Bellerose | Thu, May 16, 2013 | 4:00PM |
| Maspeth | Thu, May 16, 2013 | 5:30PM |
| Bay Terrace | Fri, May 17, 2013 | 11:30AM |
| Forest Hills | Mon, May 20, 2013 | 3:00PM |
May
15
2:00PM
Stress Management
York College nursing students lead a teleconferenced discussion about stress management. First-time participants should call 718-464-0084 for access numbers.
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Not required
 May 15 2:00PM Book Discussion Group | ||||||||||||||||||
May 16 5:30PM Chess Club | ||||||||||||||||||
| Queens Village | Mon, May 20, 2013 | 5:30PM |
| Queens Village | Thu, May 23, 2013 | 5:30PM |
| Queens Village | Thu, May 30, 2013 | 5:30PM |
| Queens Village | Mon, Jun 3, 2013 | 5:30PM |
| Queens Village | Thu, Jun 6, 2013 | 5:30PM |
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May
17
10:00AM
Medicare Rights Center: SOS Medicare Minutes
The Medicare Rights Center will present their topical monthly discussion. This is a teleconferenced program. First-time participants should contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers.
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Not required
May
17
11:00AM
STARs: Senior Theatre Acting Repertory 
Calling all older adults. Join our galaxy of STARs and perform theatrical works at the library with a great group of people!
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Not required
Additional Event Dates/Locations
This is a recurring event. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Queens Village | Fri, May 24, 2013 | 11:00AM |
| Queens Village | Fri, May 31, 2013 | 11:00AM |
| Queens Village | Fri, Jun 7, 2013 | 11:00AM |
| Queens Village | Fri, Jun 14, 2013 | 11:00AM |
| Queens Village | Fri, Jun 21, 2013 | 11:00AM |
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May
20
11:00AM
Defensive Driving
This defensive driving class is offered by the AARP.
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Not required
Additional Event Dates/Locations
This is a recurring event. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Queens Village | Mon, Jun 10, 2013 | 11:00AM |
| Queens Village | Mon, Jun 17, 2013 | 11:00AM |
May
20
1:00PM
Skype a Crossword Puzzle
We solve the puzzle together using your home computer and Skype. This program is open to all older adults and homebound Mail-a-Book customers. Preregistration is required by calling 718-464-0084.
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Not required
Additional Event Dates/Locations
This is a recurring event. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Queens Village | Mon, May 27, 2013 | 1:00PM |
| Queens Village | Mon, Jun 3, 2013 | 1:00PM |
| Queens Village | Mon, Jun 10, 2013 | 1:00PM |
| Queens Village | Mon, Jun 17, 2013 | 1:00PM |
| Queens Village | Mon, Jun 24, 2013 | 1:00PM |
May
21
2:00PM
Bingo by Teleconference
Play bingo from the comfort of your living room! This is a teleconferenced program for older adults and the homebound. To obtain bingo cards, chips and access numbers, preregister by calling 718-464-0084.
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Not required
May
22
11:00AM
Older Adult Day Teleconference
Today we celebrate all older adults with a special teleconference led by Richard Kagan. First-time participants must preregister at 718-464-0084.
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Not required
May
23
4:30PM
Show Time With Flo Michaels
Flo Michaels performs popular songs from various genres of music, including Motown, Oldies and Cabaret.
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Not required
May
24
10:00AM
Navigating the Health Care Maze
Ms. Dobris, a Geriatric Care Manager at Circle of Care of North Shore LIJ, will talk about choosing a health care aide, differences between a companion and home care aide, obtaining medical coverage and finding a visiting doctor. This is a teleconferenced program. First-time participants should contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers.
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Not required
May
28
11:30AM
Stress and Anxiety
Kathy Moran, RN, moderates a discussion on how to handle stress and anxiety. This is a joint program with the Benjamin Rosenthal Virtual Senior Center.
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Not required
May
28
2:00PM
Chit Chat
Make friends and chit chat over the phone. This is a teleconferenced program. First-time participants should contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers.
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Not required
May
29
11:00AM
Debate Club/Opposing Viewpoints
Debate Club/Opposing Viewpoints is open to older adults and the homebound. Speak up and speak out about important issues of our time! First-time callers should contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers.
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Not required
May
29
3:00PM
The Big Read Movie
We will watch "Fahrenheit 451" based on Ray Bradbury's novel of the same name.
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Not required
May
31
10:00AM
STAR Senior Theater
Members of STAR (Senior Theater Acting Repertory) perform scenes from classic plays and participate in a chat. This is a teleconferenced program. First-time participants should contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers.
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Not required
Jun
4
11:30AM
Topical Human Interest Stories
This is a joint virtual program in partnership with the Benjamin Rosenthal Virtual Senior Center. The discussion will be led by volunteer Bonnie Sue Pokorny.
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Not required
Additional Event Dates/Locations
This is a recurring event. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Queens Village | Tue, Jun 18, 2013 | 11:30AM |
Jun
4
2:00PM
Chit Chat
Make friends and chit chat over the phone. This is a teleconferenced program. First-time participants should contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers.
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Not required
Jun
4
3:00PM
Summer Movie Afternoons
Spend a summer afternoon watching movies in the comfort of the library: 6/4 - "Flight"; 7/9 - "Skyfall"; 8/13 - "Lincoln."
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Not required
Additional Event Dates/Locations
This is a recurring event. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Queens Village | Tue, Jul 9, 2013 | 3:00PM |
| Queens Village | Tue, Aug 13, 2013 | 3:00PM |
Jun
5
11:00AM
What Are You Reading Now?
Find out what other people are reading, and tell them what you're reading now. This is a teleconferenced discussion open to all older adults and the homebound. Call Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 to preregister.
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Not required
Jun
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2:00PM
Art Deco Jewelry-Making
Phyllis Ger shows hot to create a stylish bracelet reminiscent of the 1930s and 40s. Materials will be provided. Space is limited. Preregistration is required.
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 15 openings
Jun
5
2:00PM
Sing Along with Rich
Richard Kagan will lead a sing-along which all older adults are invited to join. This is a virtual program presented in partnership with the Benjamin Rosenthal Selfhelp Senior Center. Participants will need a computer with web-cam and speakers to take part. Preregistration is required.
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Not required
Jun
Log in to Register5
2:00PM
Art Deco Jewelry-Making
Phyllis Ger shows hot to create a stylish bracelet reminiscent of the 1930s and 40s. Materials will be provided. Space is limited. Preregistration is required.
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 15 openings
Jun
6
11:30AM
Introduction to Chair Yoga with Irene Failenbogen
There's no need to bring a mat to this yoga class. Irene Failenbogen will teach you the techniques and exercises that participants can practice while seated in chairs. Space is limited. Preregistration is required for each session. Please wear workout clothing and sneakers.
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Not required
Additional Event Dates/Locations
This is a recurring event. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Queens Village | Thu, Jun 13, 2013 | 11:30AM |
Jun
11
2:00PM
Chit Chat
Make friends and chit chat over the phone. This is a teleconferenced program. First-time participants should contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers.
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Not required
Jun
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5:00PM
Zumba
This aerobic exercise class uses dance moves to keep you fit. Wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes. Participants should attend all three sessions. Preregistration is required for each session.
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 25 openings
Additional Event Dates/Locations
This is a recurring event. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Queens Village | Tue, Jun 18, 2013 | 5:00PM |
| Queens Village | Tue, Jun 25, 2013 | 5:00PM |
Jun
12
11:00AM
You Be the Judge
This is a teleconferenced program for older adults and the homebound. In "You Be The Judge: the Game of Real Life Courtroom Dramas" we solve cases together. First-time participants must preregister at 718-464-0084.
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Not required
Jun
14
10:00AM
Current Events with Charlie Perkins
Charles Perkins, Adjunct Professor at LaGuardia Community College Adult Learning Center, will discuss current events. This is a teleconferenced program. First-time callers please call 718-464-0084 for access numbers.
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Not required
Jun
14
2:00PM
STARs Performance
Senior Theater Acting Repertory (STARs) will perform theatrical works.
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Not required
Jun
18
11:30AM
Computers for Beginners
Adults will learn the basics of using the computer. Preregistration and a valid library card are required.
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Not required
Additional Event Dates/Locations
This is a recurring event. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Queens Village | Tue, Jun 25, 2013 | 11:30AM |
Jun
18
2:00PM
Chit Chat
Make friends and chit chat over the phone. This is a teleconferenced program. First-time participants should contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers.
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Not required
Jun
19
11:00AM
Bonnie's Book Discussion Group
The discussion, of Maeve Binchy's "Heart and Soul," will be led by Bonnie Pokorny, a long-time Mail-a-Book participants, super reader and major contributor to our monthly newsletter. It is a teleconferenced book discussion group open to older adults and the homebound. If interested in joining in on the fun, please call 718-464-0084.
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Not required
Jun
19
2:00PM
Book Discussion Group
We will discuss Lisa See's "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan."
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Not required
Jun
19
2:00PM
Bingo by Teleconference
Play bingo from the comfort of your living room! This is a teleconferenced program for older adults and the homebound. To obtain bingo cards, chips and access numbers, preregister by calling 718-464-0084.
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Not required
Jun
21
10:00AM
Concert in Motion: Harmonica Player Jai-Yi He
World-class harmonica virtuoso Jia-Yi He has won silver medals at the World Harmonica Championships in Germany and Japan and the bronze medal at the International Competition and will play for our teleconferenced group. First-time callers must call 718-464-0084 for access numbers.
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Not required
Jun
25
2:00PM
Chit Chat
Make friends and chat over the phone. This is a teleconferenced program. First-time participants should contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers.
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Not required
Jun
26
11:00AM
Current Events Discussion Group
Discuss current events and other topics of interest with other interesting people over the phone. This is a teleconferenced program. First-time participants should call Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers.
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Not required
Jun
27
11:30AM
Dental Care for Older Adults
This discussion about oral hygiene, dental problems that arise with age and what to expect from a dental exam will be led by Eunice I. Gonsalves from the NYU College of Dentistry.
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Not required
Jun
28
10:00AM
STAR Senior Theater
Members of STAR (Senior Theater Acting Repertory) perform scenes from classic plays and participate in a chat. This is a teleconferenced program. First-time participants should contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers.
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Not required
Sep
11
2:00PM
Line Dance Instruction for Seniors with Pearl Bacal
Kick up your heels, have fun, get some exercise and make new friends learning line dances with instructor Pearl Bacal.
Location: Queens Village
Registration: Not required
Additional Event Dates/Locations
This is a recurring event. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Queens Village | Wed, Sep 18, 2013 | 2:00PM |
| Queens Village | Wed, Sep 25, 2013 | 2:00PM |
Free computer access is available at all the libraries. The Queens Village Community Library has:
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International Language Collections at the Queens Village Community Library include:
Special Interest/Noteworthy Collections at the Queens Village Community Library include:
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| Child Care / Preschools | ||
Teaching, Learning, & Caring 212-47 Jamaica Ave Queens Village NY , 11428 phone: (718)740-6750 | Redeemer Nursery School 92-10 217th St. Queens Village NY , 11428 phone: (718) 465-3252 | Reach and Grow 214-09 Jamaica Ave. Queens Village NY , 11428 phone: (718) 468-3860 |
Jen-Lyn’s Day Care 218-14 Jamaica Ave. Queens Village NY , 11428 phone: (718) 465-8475 | Queens Village Day School 219-32 Jamaica Ave. Queens Village NY , 11428 phone: (718) 479-5926 | Kids for the Future 220-24 Jamaica Ave. Queens Village NY , 11428 phone: (718) 776-4200 |
| Community Board | ||
Community Board District # 13 219-41 Jamaica Avenue Queens Village NY , 11428 phone: (718) 464-9700 fax: (718) 464-7333 | ||
| Community Organizations & Services | ||
Queens Village Civic Association P.O. Box 0766 Queens Village NY , 11428 phone: (718) 468-2160 | Queens Village Community Services 80-45 Winchester Blvd. Building 21 Queens Village NY , 11427 phone: (718) 264-3950 | |
| Fire Department | ||
Engine 304, Ladder 162 218-44 97th Ave. Queens Village NY , 11429 | ||
| Local Hospitals | ||
Creedmoor Psychiatric Center 80-45 Winchester Boulevard Queens Village NY , 11427 phone: (718) 264-4000 | ||
| Parks and Playgrounds | ||
Alley Pond Park Winchester Blvd. & Union Turnpike | ||
| Police Department | ||
| Post Office | ||
Queens Village 209-20 Jamaica Queens Village NY , 11428 phone: (800) ASK-USPS | ||
| Private / Parochial Schools | ||
St. Joseph’s Parish (K-8) 217-55 100 Ave. Queens Village NY , 11429 phone: (718) 464-8913 | Our Lady of Lourdes (PreK-8) 92-80 220 St. Queens Village NY , 11428 phone: (718) 464-1480 | Sts. Joachin and Anne (PreK-8) 218-19 105 Ave. Queens Village NY , 11429 phone: (718) 465-2230 |
Bethel Christian Academy (K-5) 215-32 Jamaica Ave. Queens Village NY , 11428 phone: (718) 978-4357 Ext. 322 | Grace Lutheran (K-8) 100-05 Springfield Blvd. Queens Village NY , 11429 phone: (718) 465-1010 | |
| Public Elementary Schools | ||
PS 135 The Bellaire School 207-11 89 Ave. Queens Village NY , 11427 phone: (718) 464-2119 fax: (718) 464-8448 | ||
| Public High Schools | ||
| Public Intermediate / Junior High Schools | ||
| Senior Centers | ||
SNAP of Eastern Queens Senior Center 80-45 Winchester Blvd. Jamaica NY , 11427 phone: (718) 454-2100 | ||
| Elected Officials | |
| NYC Council Mark Weprin mweprin@council.nyc.ny.us | |
District Office Address 73-03 Bell Boulevard Oakland Gardens NY , 11423 phone: (718) 468-0137 fax: (718) 468-0178 | Manhattan Office 250 Broadway, Suite 1807 New York NY , 10007 phone: (212) 788-6984 fax: (212 ) 608-6382 |
| NYS Assembly Barbara M. Clark | |
District Office97-01 Springfield Boulevard Queens Village NY , 11429 phone: (718) 479-2333 | Albany OfficeLOB 702 Albany NY , 12248 phone: (518) 455-4711 |
| NYS Senate Tony Avella avella@nysenate.gov | |
District Office38-50 Bell Boulevard Suite C Bayside NY , 11361 phone: (718) 747-2137 fax: (718) 747-3105 | |
History
Queens Village, located in east central Queens, is bordered to the north by Union Turnpike, to the east by the Cross Island Parkway, to the south by Murdock Avenue, and to the west by Francis Lewis Boulevard.
The area was settled by colonists in the 1640’s and became known as Little Plains. It was used as common public land for grazing cattle until the 1700s when a village was first established. The surrounding lands were gradually bought up and established as working farms.
From 1824 to 1834, the village was known as Brushville, named for Thomas Brush who opened a prosperous blacksmith shop as well as a number of other enterprises.
In 1834, the railroad arrived and the first station in Queens was established. Residents voted to change the name of the town from Brushville to Queens. Later, the Long Island Rail Road added “village” to its station’s name and thus the town became known as Queens Village.
1870 brought extensive development when Scott R. Sherwood, a prominent developer bought and subdivided a parcel of land south of the train station and divided it into 700 building lots.
By 1898, the population had grown to about 900. Still, the area remained largely rural. Many of the German descendants of the original farm owners continued to live there. In 1902, Interstate Park was opened, followed by Belmont Park in 1903.
But it wasn’t until the 1920s that Queens Village really began to take off. It was part of an overall housing boom that was spreading east through Queens from New York as people from the city sought the bucolic life.
Post World War II saw the arrival of veterans and their families, blacks and Latin Americans.
Today, many of those homes built in the twenties and thirties still stand. Charming and well maintained Dutch Colonials and Tudors currently house and continue to attract an interestingly diverse population.
Sources:
Books:
The Encyclopedia of New York State. Peter Eisenstadt, Editor in Chief,
Syracuse University Press, 2005.
Home Town Long Island. Staff of Newsday, Newsday Inc. 1999
The Encyclopedia of New York City. Kenneth T. Jackson, Editor, Yale University Press, 1995.
The Story of Queens Village. Vincent F. Seyfried, Centennial Association, 1974.
The Queens Village Library owes its existence to two women, Mrs. William Wood and Miss Anne Doughty. In 1896, they realized the need for a library in the growing town. An appeal to Dr. Charles Henry Miller, a well known painter of the time, and the Shakespeare Club resulted in a traveling library being obtained from New York State.
This library was housed in the Dutch Reformed Church. It proved to be so popular, that the Shakespeare Club raised funds for an independent library which was started in 1899. In 1901, its stock of 427 books were turned over to the Queens Borough Public Library.
In 1904, the library moved to the Kissam Building on Railroad Ave. In 1914, it moved to the Post Office building then on 218th St. In 1925, it moved to the northeast corner of Jamaica Ave. and Vanderveer St.
In 1937 property was purchased between 94th Rd. and 94th Ave on the east side of 217th St. In 1939, Louis J. Bailey, then chief of the Queens Borough Public Library was granted $125,000 to build the library’s first permanent home.
On Sunday June 8, 1952 the new, modern building was dedicated and opened to an enthusiastic public the following day.
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