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Chess Class for All
Chess Class for all. It's never too early (or too late) to learn how to play chess - the game of kings!. Come learn how to play, enhance your skills and have fun. Registration is required!
Aug 5 @ 11:00 AM, Aug 12 @ 11:00 AM, Aug 19 @ 11:00 AM, Aug 26 @ 11:00 AM, Sep 2 @ 11:00 AM
 Jul 24 3:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Arts and CraftsLocation: Bellerose Registration: Not required Ages 3 years old and up Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jul 24 6:00PM --to-- 7:00PM Self-Empowerment with Sara Patel: Holistic Health Coach | ||||||||||||||||||
Jul 25 2:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Sewing Club for Clothing Repairs and AlterationsLocation: Bellerose Registration: Not required Bring your clothing in need of alterations or mending. | ||||||||||||||||||
 Jul 26 10:00AM --to-- 11:00AM Story TimeLocation: Bellerose Registration: Not required Ages birth - 4 years old Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jul 26 10:30AM --to-- 11:30AM Computer Class for BeginnersLocation: Bellerose Registration: Not required Come in for a one-on-one computer session. Training is available for: Microsoft Office suite, email, Internet, Facebook, and more. Preregistration is required. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jul 26 2:00PM --to-- 3:00PM Summer Teen TimeLocation: Bellerose Registration: Not required For 6th - 12th Grade. Every Wednesday from 7/5 - 8/23 at 2PM Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jul 27 12:00PM --to-- 1:00PM ESOL Conversation GroupLocation: Bellerose Registration: Not required Join us for an ESOL conversation group. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jul 28 4:30PM --to-- 5:30PM One-on-One Computer ClassLocation: Bellerose Registration: Not required Come in for one-on-one PC training. Preregistration is required. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jul 29 1:00PM --to-- 3:00PM Satuday Family Movies | ||||||||||||||||||
| Bellerose | Sat, Aug 5, 2017 | 1:00PM |
| Bellerose | Sat, Aug 12, 2017 | 1:00PM |
| Bellerose | Sat, Aug 19, 2017 | 1:00PM |
| Bellerose | Sat, Aug 26, 2017 | 1:00PM |
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LEGO and Board Games
Registration: Not required
For all ages
Saturdays - July 8 to August 26 at 3 pm
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Bellerose | Sat, Aug 5, 2017 | 3:00PM |
| Bellerose | Sat, Aug 12, 2017 | 3:00PM |
| Bellerose | Sat, Aug 19, 2017 | 3:00PM |
| Bellerose | Sat, Aug 26, 2017 | 3:00PM |
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Meditation Club 
Registration: Not required
Experienced or beginner, join the club and share breathing exercises and meditation techniques that may help to reduce stress.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Bellerose | Thu, Sep 7, 2017 | 5:30PM |
| Bellerose | Thu, Oct 5, 2017 | 5:30PM |
| Bellerose | Thu, Nov 2, 2017 | 5:30PM |
| Bellerose | Thu, Dec 7, 2017 | 5:30PM |
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Chess Class for All
Registration: Not required
Chess Class for all. It's never too early (or too late) to learn how to play chess - the game of kings!. Come learn how to play, enhance your skills and have fun. Registration is required!
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Bellerose | Sat, Aug 12, 2017 | 11:00AM |
| Bellerose | Sat, Aug 19, 2017 | 11:00AM |
| Bellerose | Sat, Aug 26, 2017 | 11:00AM |
| Bellerose | Sat, Sep 2, 2017 | 11:00AM |
| Bellerose | Sat, Sep 9, 2017 | 11:00AM |
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Fire Safety for You and Your Family
Registration: Not required
Adults of all ages will gain important lifesaving skills from demonstrations on fire safety.
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Book Discussion Group
Registration: Not required
We meet on the third Thursday of every month. Pick up a copy of the month's selection at the Circulation Desk and join us!
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Bellerose | Thu, Sep 21, 2017 | 11:00AM |
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Learn CPR
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date.
Help Save A Life! Receive valuable instruction on performing compression only CPR, use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), and use practice mannequins and watch-while practice video instruction for follow up practice. Call or sign up at the library or online at www.queenslibrary/events
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Children Sing and Celebrate Around the World
Registration: Not required
Children and their families will learn about the great variety of ways that people sing and celebrate around the world in this interactive program.
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Homework Help
Registration: Not required
Homework help is available after school, Monday through Thursday, for children in grades K-6.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Bellerose | Wed, Sep 6, 2017 | 4:00PM |
| Bellerose | Thu, Sep 7, 2017 | 4:00PM |
| Bellerose | Mon, Sep 11, 2017 | 4:00PM |
| Bellerose | Tue, Sep 12, 2017 | 4:00PM |
| Bellerose | Wed, Sep 13, 2017 | 4:00PM |
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September Movies
Registration: Not required
September 5: "The LEGO Batman Movie"; September 12: "Smurfs: The Lost Village"; September 19: "Kong: Skull Island"; September 26: "The Boss Baby"
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Bellerose | Tue, Sep 12, 2017 | 4:00PM |
| Bellerose | Tue, Sep 19, 2017 | 4:00PM |
| Bellerose | Tue, Sep 26, 2017 | 4:00PM |
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Toddler Story Time
Registration: Not required
Please join us for stories, songs and finger plays. This program is for children, birth to 4 years old, and their parents or caregivers.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Bellerose | Fri, Sep 8, 2017 | 10:30AM |
| Bellerose | Wed, Sep 13, 2017 | 10:30AM |
| Bellerose | Fri, Sep 15, 2017 | 10:30AM |
| Bellerose | Wed, Sep 20, 2017 | 10:30AM |
| Bellerose | Fri, Sep 22, 2017 | 10:30AM |
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LEGO Building Club
Registration: Not required
Children in grades K-6 have fun being creative with Legos!
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Bellerose | Wed, Sep 13, 2017 | 4:00PM |
| Bellerose | Wed, Sep 20, 2017 | 4:00PM |
| Bellerose | Wed, Sep 27, 2017 | 4:00PM |
| Bellerose | Wed, Oct 4, 2017 | 4:00PM |
| Bellerose | Wed, Oct 11, 2017 | 4:00PM |
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Mobile Hotspot Lending Event
Registration: Not required
The ConnectED Library Hotspot Loan Program is a collaborative program by Queens Public Library and Department of Education to provide thousands of NYC K12 students with free Internet access for the school year.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Bellerose | Thu, Sep 14, 2017 | 6:00PM |
| Bellerose | Sat, Sep 16, 2017 | 4:00PM |
| Bellerose | Mon, Sep 25, 2017 | 6:00PM |
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Art Exhibition Closing Reception
Registration: Not required
Featuring the artists and the photographer whose work are in exhibition of the Bellerose Art Gallery. All are welcome to join us for the reception and meet the artists and the photographer in person!
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Computer Class for Beginners
Registration: Not required
Come in for a one-on-one computer session. Training is available for: Microsoft Office suite, email, Internet, Facebook, and more. Preregistration is required.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Bellerose | Wed, Oct 11, 2017 | 10:30AM |
| Bellerose | Wed, Oct 18, 2017 | 10:30AM |
| Bellerose | Wed, Oct 25, 2017 | 10:30AM |
| Bellerose | Wed, Nov 1, 2017 | 10:30AM |
| Bellerose | Wed, Nov 8, 2017 | 10:30AM |
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Tween & Teen Club
Registration: Not required
For those of you in 6th-12th grade, come hang out at the Bellerose Library! We'll be playing board games, watching movies, creating crafts and more! Bring your friends!
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Bellerose | Fri, Oct 13, 2017 | 4:00PM |
| Bellerose | Fri, Oct 20, 2017 | 4:00PM |
| Bellerose | Fri, Oct 27, 2017 | 4:00PM |
| Bellerose | Fri, Nov 3, 2017 | 4:00PM |
| Bellerose | Fri, Nov 17, 2017 | 4:00PM |
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One-on-One Computer Class
Registration: Not required
Come in for one-on-one PC training. Preregistration is required.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Bellerose | Fri, Oct 13, 2017 | 4:30PM |
| Bellerose | Fri, Oct 20, 2017 | 4:30PM |
| Bellerose | Fri, Oct 27, 2017 | 4:30PM |
| Bellerose | Fri, Nov 3, 2017 | 4:30PM |
| Bellerose | Fri, Nov 10, 2017 | 4:30PM |
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Book Discussion Group
Registration: Not required
We meet on the third Thursday of every month.
Pick up a copy of the month's selection at the Circulation Desk and join us!
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Bellerose | Thu, Nov 16, 2017 | 11:00AM |
| Bellerose | Thu, Dec 21, 2017 | 11:00AM |
Free computer access is available at all the libraries. The Bellerose Community Library has:
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International Language Collections at the Bellerose Community Library include:
Special Interest/Noteworthy Collections at the Bellerose Community Library include:
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| Child Care / Preschools | ||
Bright Beginnings 80-45 Winchester Blvd. Queens Village NY , 11427 phone: (718) 264-3860 | Cross Island YMCA ECC 238-10 Hillside Avenue Bellerose NY , 11426 phone: (718) 479-0505 | Cross Island YMCA After-school –PS186 252-12 72nd Avenue Queens NY , 11426 phone: (718)479-0505 |
Cross Island YMCA A.S. Glen Oaks Campus 74-30 Common Wealth Blvd Glen Oaks NY , 11426 phone: (718) 465-1665 | Kashet PS/Young Israel/NHP 264-15 77 Avenue Queens NY , | Life-Line Center Child Development 80-09 Winchester Blvd. Queens NY , |
Our Little Angel Day Care Preschool 86-29 Commonwealth Blvd. Bellerose NY , phone: (718)347-7377 | So Big Pre-School Nursery 4 Belmont Avenue Floral Park NY , phone: (516) 352-1173 | St. Gregory The Great Roman Catholic Church 87 Avenue & Cross Island Parkway Bellerose NY , phone: (516) 437-8753 |
St. Thomas Episcopal Church 6 Commonwealth Blvd. Bellerose Village NY , phone: (516) 354-6866 | Star’s Day Care 246-46 86th Avenue Bellerose NY , | |
| Community Board | ||
Community Board 13Q 219-41 Jamaica Avenue Queens Village NY , 11428 phone: (718)464-9700 fax: (718)264-2739 | ||
| Community Organizations & Services | ||
Bellerose Commonwealth Civic Association
BCCA P.O. Box 260225 Bellerose NY , 11426 phone: (516) 859-1169 | Bellerose Hillside Civic Association 80-20 242 Street Bellerose NY , 11426 | |
Bellerose Business District Development Corporation 50 Superior Road Bellerose Village NY , 11001 | Cill Cais Players 242nd Street & 88th Street Bellerose NY , 11426 phone: (718) 347-0025 | Cross Island YMCA 238-10 Hillside Avenue Bellerose NY , 11426 phone: (718) 479-0505 |
Queens Village/Hollis/Bellerose Volunteer Ambulance 235-01 Braddock Avenue Queens Village NY , 11428 phone: (718) 464-2424 | Green Meadows Farm 73-50 Little Neck Parkway Floral Park NY , 11428 phone: (718) 470-0224 | Queens County Farm Museum 73-50 Little Neck Parkway Floral Park NY , 11004 |
Veterans of Foreign Wars
John F. Prince Post 6478 242-37 Braddock Avenue Bellerose NY , 11426 phone: (718) 347-9662 | ESL Classes for Parents 248-05 86 Avenue Bellerose NY , 11426 | Beacon Program at MS 172 81-14 257th Street Floral Park NY , 11004 phone: (718) 347-3279 |
Natural Occurring Retirement Community Without Walls 58-20 Little Neck Parkway Little Neck NY , 11362 phone: (718) 225-6750 | ||
| Fire Department | ||
Engine 251 254-20 Union Turnpike Queens NY , 11004 | Engine 313 Ladder 164 44-01 244 Street Queens NY , 11363 | |
| Local Hospitals | ||
Creedmoor Psychiatric Center 80-45 Winchester Blvd. Queens Village NY , 11427 phone: (718) 264-4000 | Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park 270-05 76th Avenue Queens NY , 11040 phone: (718) 470-7100 | |
| Local Newspapers | ||
Queens Courier 38-15 Bell Blvd. Bayside NY , 11361 phone: (718)224-5863 | ||
| Parks and Playgrounds | ||
Breininger ParkCreedmoor Farm Park Braddock Avenue & 240th Street NY , | Creedmoor Farm Park Little Neck Parkway & Commonwealth Blvd NY , | |
| Police Department | ||
| Post Office | ||
Bellerose Post Office 237-15 Braddock Avenue Bellerose NY , 11426-9997 phone: (800) 275-8777 | Glen Oaks Post Office 256-29 Union Turnpike Glen Oaks NY , 11004-9997 phone: (800) 275-8777 | Floral Park Post Office 35 Tulip Avenue Floral Park NY , 11001-9998 |
| Private / Parochial Schools | ||
St. Gregory The Great School (K-8) 244-44 87th Avenue Bellerose NY , 11426-0114 phone: (718) 343-5053 | ||
| Public Elementary Schools | ||
| Public High Schools | ||
Queens High School of Teaching (Q566) 74-20 Commonwealth Blvd. Bellerose NY , 11426 phone: (718)736-7100 | ||
| Public Intermediate / Junior High Schools | ||
| Senior Centers | ||
St Gregory The Great
Community Counseling Service Center 88-19 Cross Island Parkway Bellerose NY , 11426 phone: (718) 343-5938 | St. Gregory The Golden Age Leisure Club 87 Avenue & Cross Island Parkway Bellerose NY , 11426 phone: (718) 347-7079 or (718) 347-3908 | Service Now for Adult Persons, Inc 80-45 Winchester Blvd. CBU 29 Building 4 Queens Village NY , 11427 phone: (718) 786-7110 |
| Elected Officials | |
| NYC Council Hon. Barry Grodenchik M23@council.nyc.gov | |
District Office Address 73-03 Bell Boulevard, Suite 1N Oakland Gardens NY , 11364 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 Hon. Clyde Vanel VanelC@nyassembly.gov | |
District Office 97-01 Springfield Boulevard Queens Village NY, 11429 phone: (718) 479-2333 fax: (718) 464-7128 | Albany Office LOB, Room 548 Albany NY, 12248 phone: (518) 455-4711 fax: (518) 455-3740 |
| 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 |
| Boro President Hon. Melinda Katz Info@queensbp.org | |
| Mayor Hon. Bill de Blasio | |
| US Congress Hon. Thomas Souzzi | |
District Office 250-02 Northern Boulevard Little Neck NY, 11021 phone: (718) 631-0400 fax: (631) 923-3660 | Legislative Office 2457 Rayburn HOB DC Washington , 20516 phone: (202) 225-3335 fax: (202) 225-4669 |
History
Bellerose traces its roots back to 1906, when a Massachusetts real estate developer named Helen M. Marsh purchased 77 acres of gladiola fields in Long Island for $155,000. Ms. Marsh dreamed of developing a model community which contained modestly priced homes. In the Panic of 1907, the mortgage on one of the properties was called and Ms. Marsh pledged $50,000 of her own securities to prevent foreclosure.
Construction on the first home began in 1910. Ms. Marsh lived in this home while supervising construction on the remaining properties. She worked with an architect to lay out streets and houses around circular flower bed islands. During a drought, she was known to drive around the neighborhood watering the plants and in the wintertime, she also went from home to home to keep the furnaces burning.
Transportation was already provided by the Long Island Railroad at the nearby Floral Park and Trolley service along Jericho Turnpike. In 1911, Ms. Marsh convinced the LIRR to build a station in Bellerose.
In 1917, the property owners ratified the name of “Bellerose”. According to some sources, the name derives from the Rose farm that was found south of the area and their daughter “Belle”. Ms. Marsh always replied that she chose the name merely because it sounded “euphonious”.
Today, there are three communities with the name Bellerose —the Queens section of Bellerose, and the Incorporated Village of Bellerose and Bellerose Terrace, which are both part of Nassau County. Bellerose, Queens, is bordered by Little Neck Parkway on the East, Grand Central Parkway on the West, the Creedmoor State Hospital grounds on the north and Braddock and Jamaica Avenues on the south. Bellerose Queens is known for the state-run Queens Children’s Psychiatric Center and the New York City-owned, but privately operated Queens County Farm Museum.
In recent years, Bellerose continues to grow and thrive. According to the 2000 census, the population was 18,687 comprised of Irish, Italian, German, Polish, Scottish, Hispanic, Asian Indians, Filipino and Chinese. One example of the diversity of Bellerose can be seen from the different Southeast Asian shops and grocery stores that have opened around the community.
The Bellerose Library opened its doors on February 27, 1978 with Ms. Jean Dickerson as the Branch Library Manager, a small staff, 20,000 books and various periodicals on order. The idea of opening a branch library in Bellerose was conceived in 1975 and accomplished through the work of local community leaders and civic leaders, including then-State Senator Frank Padavan, Councilman Matt Troy, Jr. and Borough President Donald R. Manes.
Friends Group
Hours & Locations
250-06 Hillside Avenue
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 831-8644 
| 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 | ||
