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Performers are invited to share their talents in a 5-minute presentation in any of these categories: poetry, written word, music, comedy and spoken word. *In IRC Conference Room, 3rd Floor*

Sign up to get FREE help with electronic filing. If your income is under $60,000 per year then you qualify to receive assistance from New York State Tax Department volunteers. Volunteers will be available to provide FREE guidance to taxpayers who are electronically preparing and filing their own personal income tax returns. Sign up at Queens Library @ Flushing. Volunteers will be available that speak English and Chinese.

All teens are invited to a weekly tradition at Flushing. Hang out with friends and play Xbox, Nintendo Wii, or board and card games you may never have tried before!

Rise and shine and head to the library for 30 minutes of stories and songs for all ages!

Children and teens age 8 and up learn the basics of chess or improve their game.

Flushing Library and the North American Chinese Calligraphy Association present, as a part of the Flushing Lecture Series, twelve workshops on Chinese culture focusing on the study and appreciation of classical Chinese literature and arts. In IRC Conference Room, 3rd Floor

Lincoln Center is partnering with the Queens Library to bring free screenings of world-class performances to your neighborhood. This month Bryn Terfel and Emma Thompson star with the New York Philharmonic in a bold new performance of Stephen Sondheim’s musical masterpiece .

LinkedIn is a social networking website that allows you to manage your professional identity, build and engage with your professional network and access knowledge, insights and opportunities. In this workshop you will learn how to use it to network, look for employment and keep up with colleagues. Basic computer skills and knowledge of the Internet are required. Preregister online at jobmap.queenslibrary.org. Call 718-990-8625 for additional information. Class code JR210

Our Anime Club for teens and tweens meets monthly, with selections based on suggestions from teens like you or our anime-savvy librarian.

Learn how to create a worksheet and perform calculations. 3/14 - Introduction to Microsoft Excel; 3/21 - Calculations and worksheets; 3/28 - Workbooks and layout. Customers should have basic computer skills and are encouraged to attend all three classes. Preregistration is required in person at the Cyber Center Reference Desk beginning Saturday, March 7 at 9:00AM.

As part of the Community Health Education Partnership series, Jianqiang An, MD, a pediatrician with New York Hospital Queens, will explain when sick or injured children and teenagers should be taken to the emergency room, when and how they can be cared for at home, proper administration of medications, and other tips for parents regarding their children's health.

Bernard Whalen, Lieutenant, NYPD, discusses the book he co-wrote with his father about the men and women who have contributed to the NYPD's past, both positively and less so, from its official formation in 1898 until 1948. Books will be available for sale and autographing.

Learn how you can use social media site Facebook to stay in touch with loved ones, keep up with the news and leverage your network for your job search. We will help you set up a Facebook account and answer questions about it. Basic computer knowledge, Internet skills and a valid email account are required. Preregister online at jobmap.queenslibrary.org. Call 718-990-8625 for additional information. Class code CC130.

Adrienne Onofri will discuss her book "Walking Queens: 30 Tours for Discovering the Diverse Communities, Historic Places and Natural Treasures of New York City's Largest Borough," which provides walking tours of more than 30 neighborhoods, including their history, places of interest, and more. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing.

It's an all-Irish program of irresistible, exciting Irish dance, both new and traditional, accompanied by fiddle and accordion!

This workshop will help you find out if you qualify for a first-time home-buyer’s grant of up to $15,000 and will explain what you need to know about the differences between co-op and condo owners’ rights and responsibilities.

Frank Chen, the well-known Chinese writer living in New York, will introduce his latest book, "New York Third Eye." He will also discuss the status of Chinese writers overseas and their relationship with the mainstream literary world in Mainland China. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing.

Prepare yourself to start a successful job search! In this workshop participants will learn: About general and career-specific websites; How to safely find and apply for jobs online including: how to create an account at a major job search website; how to post your resume online; how to email a resume; Register online at jobmap.queenslibrary.org. For further information, please visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625. Class Code: JR190

All teens and tweens are invited to join us for one of Flushing Library's favorite teen traditions: Jeopardy! We use buzzers and play either solo or with teams. It's not too competitive but is a lot of fun!

Wenqi He is a Professional Studies student at Manhattan School of Music, from which she also holds a master's degree. She will perform keyboard works of Bach, Schumann, Liszt, Kapustin and Barber. In Auditorium, Lower Level

At this lecture and performance program to promote the knowledge of Chinese folk songs and traditional culture, Chinese musician Yixuan will perform ten famous Chinese folk songs and explain their background, features, style and language characteristics. Some of the selections, such as "Jasmine" and "Kangding Love Song," will be sung in English for the first time. *In Auditorium, Lower Level*

The scientific community has been exploring the use of meditation as a healing modality. Author, educator, consultant and international speaker Andrew Vidich will discuss the extraordinary effect of meditation to reduce stress-related responses, improve concentration, and enhance clarity of thought and mental equilibrium. He will present a simple yet powerful meditation technique that can enrich one’s life personally, professionally and spiritually. In IRC Conference Room, 3rd Floor

In this competitive job market, it is important to know your job skills as well as be able to market these skills to potential employers. In this workshop, you will learn how to define and categorize job skills, identify your job skills, understand the difference between job skills and job duties, market your job skills and become aware of the most sought job skills. To preregister, visit jobmap.queenslibrary.org. For more information please call 718-634-1876. Class code JR110

Why do astronauts need to wear those big, heavy space suits? Discover what happens to various objects when exposed to a vacuum and how your body would react in space. For teens, grades 7 and up.

Cheer on local bands as the battle for first place in our first annual battle of the bands.

What we say, what we do and what we feel all have their origins in the mind. When we understand and harness this energy of the mind, then we can master our life, producing those "fruits" which give us the most happiness and contentment. Join us to discover how thoughts work like seeds in your own life! In IRC Conference Room, 3rd Floor

Lincoln Center is partnering with the Queens Library to bring free screenings of world-class performances to your neighborhood. This month, world-renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman joins the Philharmonic to perform his personal favorites.

Find out if you qualify for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, formerly known as Food Stamps and get help applying. See if you qualify for SCRIE /Rent Assistance Plan. Walk –INS are welcome. No appointment necessary. Call LiveON – NY (formally Council of Senior Centers and Services of New York) Outreach Office -347-815-5930 or e mail SNAP @liveon-ny.org for other times and locations.

This interactive workshop series is presented in partnership with the Small Business Administration. Day 1 - starting your business; Day 2 - SBA programs and services that can help your business; Day 3 - writing a business plan; Day 4 - selling to the federal government; Day 5 - e-commerce and social media marketing