Keep that New Year's resolution with free weekly fitness classes through ShapeUp NYC. Aerobics for Adults provides a moderate workout that burns calories and improves cardiac function. Instructor: Danielle Howell. Space is limited. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.

This interactive workshop, given in partnership with the ACS/CUNY Informal Child Care Project, provides information and resources to informal (license-exempt) childcare providers throughout the five boroughs of New York City on building relationships and nurturing social and emotional development; how children learn; physical well-being and development; language and literacy.

It takes practice to perfect your interviewing skills. Mock interviews let you make mistakes before they count. In this workshop, you will learn how to prepare for your interview, successfully deal with difficult questions, and follow up properly after the interview. Space is limited. To schedule an appointment, call 718-990-8625 or visit the Job Information Center. Mock Interviews are held on the Main Floor of the Central Library, in the Job Information Center.

Learn about different options for saving your documents, from USBs and floppy disks to cloud computing. Basic computer skills are required. To preregister, please call 718-990-8625, visit the Job Information Center, or preregister online.

Expand your knowledge of the Internet and ability to take advantage of all it has to offer by learning more about:
- Browsing the Web
- Navigating search engines
- Internet safety
- Creating online accounts
Participants must possess basic computer and Internet skills. Preregistration is required. Please call 718-990-8625 or visit the Job Information Center, or preregister online.

Learn how to generate formulas and functions, create a home budget and store your personal and professional data. Preregister online, in person at the Job Information Center or by telephone at 718-990-8625. Basic computer skills and knowledge of Excel are required.

Learn how to turn sewing skills into a career and earn money working for yourself. Bring your friends!

Queens Library in partnership with North Shore LIJ Franklin Hospital presents an informational session on stroke. The program will cover risk factors for stroke and preventive steps you can take to reduce your risk, and how to recognize warning signs and symptoms so you can react quickly and minimize damage should stroke occur.

Learn how to customize your PowerPoint presentations. This workshop will cover how to create slide animations and transitions, change themes and colors and insert shapes, charts and text boxes. Participants must have basic computer skills and previous PowerPoint experience. Preregistration is required. Call 718-990-8625 or Visit the Job Information Center, or preregister online.

Learn how special exercises and relaxation techniques can make a difference in your life.

Make your resume and cover letter the best that they can be! This workshop will cover how to get started, types of resumes, what to include and exclude, and tips for making your resume and cover letter stronger. For more information, please visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625.

Do you have an idea for a business? This workshop will teach you how to develop a business plan, create a demand for a product or service, set goals and objectives, create budgets and timelines, identify resources and prepare to open your "doors." Visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625 for more information.

Do your resume and cover letter stand out from the crowd? Make them the best they can be. This workshop will cover how to get started, types of resumes, what to include and exclude, and tips for making a good impression. Please visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625 for more information.

In this workshop for beginners, you will learn essential computer terminology, how to use a mouse and touchpad, basic keyboarding skills and how to use folders, files and programs. No prior skills are necessary. Preregistration is required. Please call 718-990-8625, or visit the Job Information Center.

Learn the basics of the Internet, how to search for and browse websites and how to navigate the Internet safely. To preregister, please call 718-990-8625 or visit the Job Information Center, or preregister online.

At open lab practice, you can search for a job, practice your computer skills or edit your resume. For more information, visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625.

Do you have an idea for a business? This workshop will teach you how to develop a business plan, create a demand for a product or service, set goals and objectives, create budgets and timelines, identify resources and prepare to open your "doors." Visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625 for more information.

Are you ready to apply for jobs? Do your resume and cover letter stand out from the crowd? Make them the best that they can be in this workshop! Participants will learn: how to get started; types of resumes; what to include and exclude; tips for making your resume and cover letter stronger. For further information, please visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625.

It takes practice to perfect your interviewing skills. Mock interviews let you make mistakes before they count. In this workshop, you will learn how to prepare for your interview, successfully deal with difficult questions and follow up properly after the interview. Space is limited. To schedule an appointment, call 718-990-8625 or visit the Job Information Center. Mock Interviews are held in the Job Information Center.

In this workshop you will learn about advanced search techniques; different Internet browsers; deleting cookies and caches; bookmarking; securing your online privacy. Basic computer skills and a valid email address are required. To preregister, call 718-990-8625, visit the Job Information Center, or preregister online.

Before you start negotiating with a prospective employer about salaries, you need to know how much you and the job are worth. Learn effective salary negotiation techniques in this workshop. For more information, please call the Job Information Center at 718-990-8625.

Learn how to search for and browse websites and navigate the Internet safely. To preregister, please call 718-990-8625, visit the Job Information Center, or register online.

Learn how to create an email account, log on, navigate your account, send and receive messages and attach documents. Preregister online, by calling 718-990-8625, or in person at the Job Information Center.

Learn how to format documents, save files and cut, copy and paste text in this two-session workshop. Participants must possess basic mouse and keyboarding skills. Preregistration is required in person at the Cyber Center desk. Please call 718-990-0769 for details.

This workshop will teach you to identify, define and categorize your job skills, understand the difference between skills and duties, market your skills to prospective employers and become aware of the skills most sought by employers. Call the Job Information Center at 718-990-0746 or 718-990-8625 for more information.

Learn how meditation can alleviate stress, anxiety and depression so that you can achieve a more peaceful balance in your daily life in this workshop conducted by Swami Radeshwaran, Pinak Guha and Serita Babulal from Divya Jyoti Jagrati Kendra.

Codecademy is a free, easy online platform for learning computer languages like Python, HTML/CSS and Ruby. This class will cover what a computer language is, how they can be used, and how the site works. To preregister, call 718-990-8625, visit the Job Information Center, or preregister.

In our summer reading series we will explore the role of reading, writing and libraries in the lives of people who faced adversity with a book or a pen in their hands. This month we are reading the troubling and uplifting story of the prison journalist Wilbert Rideau. Pick up a copy of the book at the Reference Desk and join us to share your thoughts!

Learn to change your printing settings, insert images, objects, margins and columns and edit your document. Preregistration is required. Please call 718-990-8625 or visit the Job Information Center, or preregister online.

Learn how to create and save Word documents; format and edit text; copy, cut and paste items; and use the main functions and commands of Word. Basic computer skills are required. Preregister online, in person at the Job Information Center or by telephone at 718-990-8625.

Learn to navigate a spreadsheet, create workbooks and worksheets, enter and edit data, and print tables and charts. Basic computer skills are required. Preregister online, in person at the Job Information Center or by telephone at 718-990-8625.

Swami Radeshwaran, Pinak Guha and Serita Babulal from Divya Jyoti Jagrati Kendra offer a stress management lecture on how meditation can alleviate stress, anxiety and depression so that you can achieve a more peaceful balance in your daily life while building self-esteem and confidence.

Alan Goldberg, a consultant with Fran-LINK Franchise Advisory Group, will present a high-level look at the $2 trillion franchise industry and discuss whether the franchise model might be right for you.

Learn how to prepare for your interview, successfully deal with difficult questions and follow up properly after the interview. For more information, please call 718-990-8625.

Apply and build upon your knowledge of Microsoft Excel in the third class of this three-part series by learning how to create formulas and use functions. It is recommended that you take Parts One and Two of this series before taking Part Three. To preregister, please call 718-990-8625, visit the Job Information Center, or register online.

Codecademy is a free, easy online learning platform for learning computer languages like Python, HTML/CSS and Ruby. Use time provided in Codecademy Lab to practice coding and collaborate with other learners. To preregister, call 718-990-8625, visit the Job Information Center, or preregister online.

Build on your basic knowledge of Microsoft Word in this intermediate workshop. Participants must possess basic computer skills and be familiar with MS Word. Preregistration is required. Please call 718-990-8625 or visit the Job Information Center, or preregister online.

Networking is the development of professional relationships, and in today’s competitive market is one of the best ways to find a job. Through networking, you can exchange information with others about job opportunities, interesting organizations and up-and-coming industries. This workshop teaches the basics of networking and how to improve your job-search techniques. For more information, please call 718-990-8625 or visit the Job Information Center.

Learn how to generate formulas and functions, create a home budget and store your personal and professional data. Preregister online, in person at the Job Information Center or by telephone at 718-990-8625. Basic computer skills and knowledge of Excel are required.

In this orientation session, learn about free online training through Metrix Learning, including certifications in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks and Adobe. Metrix Learning is a self-directed online learning program offering multiple learning tracks in a single platform. All courses are online. To preregister for an orientation session, please call 718-990-8625 or visit the Job Information Center.

Learn how to set up your own email account. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are required. Preregistration is required by phone or in person at the Cyber Center Desk. For details, please call 718-990-0769.

Beginning a job search can be overwhelming. Prepare yourself for success! In this workshop you will learn about what you need to start a job search, general and career-specific websites and additional job-search resources. Please call the Job Information Center at 718-990-8625 for more information.

Confused about RAM is? Still think GB means Great Britain? And what's a graphics card, anyway? Learn the basics of computer hardware so you can feel confident while deciding what type of computer you need. Space is limited. Preregistration is required. Please call 718-990-8625, visit the Job Information Center or preregister online at queenslibrary.org on the Events page.

Codecademy is a free, easy online learning platform you can use to teach yourself computer languages such as Python, HTML, CSS and Ruby. Use lab time to practice coding and collaborate with other learners. Space is limited. Preregistration is required. Please call 718-990-8625 or visit the Job Information Center, or preregister online at queenslibrary.org/events.

Learn the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint 2010. This workshop will cover how to create a slide presentation, add photos and images and create handouts. Preregistration is required. Visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625, or preregister online.

Learn how to customize your PowerPoint presentations. This workshop will cover how to create slide animations and transitions, change themes and colors and insert shapes, charts and text boxes. Participants must have basic computer skills and previous PowerPoint experience. Preregistration is required. Call 718-990-8625, visit the Job Information Center or preregister online.

Participants learn the basics of Apple computers on MacBook Pro laptops in our weekly Mac lab. This week's topic is iTunes and iPhoto. Preregistration is required online, in person at the Job Information Center or by calling 718-990-8625.

In this one-session workshop, participants learn how to search the web for reliable resources and how to navigate a website. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are necessary. For details and to preregister, please visit the Cyber Center Desk or call 718-990-0769.