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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!
Sep 23 @ 11:00 AM
 Sep 23 11:00AM --to-- 12:00PM Chess Class for AllLocation: Bellerose 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! | ||||||||||||||||||
 Sep 23 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Art Exhibition Closing ReceptionLocation: Bellerose 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! | ||||||||||||||||||
 Sep 25 4:00PM --to-- 5:30PM Homework HelpLocation: Bellerose Registration: Not required Homework help is available after school, Monday through Thursday, for children in grades K-6. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Sep 25 6:00PM --to-- 7:00PM Mobile Hotspot Lending EventLocation: Bellerose Registration: Not required The ConnectED Library Hotspot Loan Program is a collaborative program by Queens Library and Department of Education to provide thousands of NYC K12 students with free Internet access for the school year. | ||||||||||||||||||
 Sep 25 6:00PM --to-- 6:30PM ConnectED Library Internet HotSpots Lending EventsLocation: Bellerose Registration: Not required This Library program enables the families of eligible students to “check out” Internet service from the Library—absolutely free. The program is open to patrons who are at least 18 years old and have a child in a New York City public school, have no household Internet access at the time of sign-up and have a valid adult library card with no outstanding fines. To check out a HotSpot visit one of the participating community libraries. Limited number of devices. Conditions apply. | ||||||||||||||||||
 Sep 26 1:00PM --to-- 2:00PM Canasta ClubLocation: Bellerose Registration: Not required If you want to play Canasta, come and join our Canasta Club. | ||||||||||||||||||
 Sep 26 4:00PM --to-- 5:30PM September MoviesLocation: Bellerose 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" | ||||||||||||||||||
 Sep 27 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. | ||||||||||||||||||
 Sep 27 4:00PM --to-- 5:30PM LEGO Building ClubLocation: Bellerose Registration: Not required Children in grades K-6 have fun being creative with Legos! Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Sep 28 12:30PM --to-- 2:00PM 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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 Sep 29 10:30AM --to-- 12:00PM Toddler Story TimeLocation: Bellerose 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. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Sep 29 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. | ||||||||||||||||||
Oct 3 4:00PM --to-- 6:00PM Not-so-Spooky Tuesday Afternoon MoviesLocation: Bellerose Registration: Not required Enjoy some Halloween themed films with your family. All are invited! Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Oct 4 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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Oct 4 2:00PM --to-- 3:00PM Live Theatrical Performance by STARLocation: Bellerose Registration: Not required Senior Theater Acting Repertory presents an afternoon of live theater. | ||||||||||||||||||
Oct 5 5:30PM --to-- 6:30PM Meditation Club | ||||||||||||||||||
| Bellerose | Thu, Nov 2, 2017 | 5:30PM |
| Bellerose | Thu, Dec 7, 2017 | 5:30PM |
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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 17, 2017 | 4:30PM |
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Drawing for Beginners: Portraits
Registration: Not required
Learn portrait drawing techniques for beginners.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Bellerose | Sat, Oct 21, 2017 | 2:30PM |
| Bellerose | Sat, Nov 4, 2017 | 2:30PM |
| Bellerose | Sat, Nov 18, 2017 | 2:30PM |
| Bellerose | Sat, Dec 2, 2017 | 2:30PM |
| Bellerose | Sat, Dec 16, 2017 | 2:30PM |
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Songs of Italy 
Registration: Not required
Vocalist Tom Smith pays tribute to Italy with traditional Italian favorites.
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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 |
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Manga Drawing
Registration: Not required
Artist Eric Cheng teaches teens and tweens basic techniques for drawing manga characters.
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ESOL Conversation Group
Registration: Not required
Join us for an ESOL conversation group.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Bellerose | Mon, Nov 13, 2017 | 12:30PM |
| Bellerose | Mon, Nov 20, 2017 | 12:30PM |
| Bellerose | Mon, Nov 27, 2017 | 12:30PM |
| Bellerose | Mon, Dec 4, 2017 | 12:30PM |
| Bellerose | Mon, Dec 11, 2017 | 12:30PM |
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A Christmas Carol
Registration: Not required
This one-man play is based on the condensed version Dickens himself used on his historic reading tours of the United States and is adapted here to offer a unique theatrical experience. Actor Greg Oliver Bodine plays Dickens who must perform from memory the magical story of Scrooge's journey from miserliness to redemption. This show is rated G and is suitable for adults and children over ten (10) years of age. Join us!
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 | ||
