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Flushing

Local students from high schools including Stuyvesant, Francis Lewis, and Bronx HS of Science help children grades 2-5 strengthen math and ELA skills. Using techniques used throughout their own educational journey, the volunteers gather weekly to help kids develop a lifelong appreciation of learning. Registration is required and space is limited. Please come to the library or call the library at 718-661-1214 to register.

Children in grades 6-8 are invited to join us in our Tween Maker Lab. This summer, we're using Google CS First Scratch Coding curriculum to explore music & sound. Register in the Children's Room or by calling 718-661-1214.

This summer, join artist Naomi Kuo and Queens Memory to make a talking community story quilt! Program in English with Mandarin translation. Learn different styles of hand-sewing from local instructors; join a conversation about craft, family, and migration; and help make a quilt that integrates old sewing techniques and new audio technology. Contribute to a work of art that showcases the diverse voices of eastern Queens! For more information, contact digitalarchives@queenslibrary.org.

Come join us each Wednesday this July and August for our summer reading club for children entering grades 1-3. In keeping with the summer reading theme "Libraries Rock" children will explore world music and rhythm through books, activities, and crafts.

Promote harmony and compassion by doing good for our community! We'll do a different project each week: make cards for veterans and nursing home residents; craft placemats for a soup kitchen; create cozy baby caps for hospitalized newborns; paint welcoming posters for the library--and more! For children entering 4-6 grades.

WWII thriller about the evacuation of Dunkirk, France, in which 400,000 Allied troops were rescued following a catastrophic defeat. Starring Fionn Whitehead, Damien Bonnard, Kenneth Branagh, and Tom Hardy. (2017, PG-13)
*Auditorium*

Come join us this summer for our monthly movie series for children ages 0-12 and their families! Seating is first come-first served.

Teen Game Day is your time for fun whether playing board games, Jenga, or Smash Bros
on Nintendo Wii U.

Children and teens who are ages 8 and up are invited to learn chess or improve their chess skills.

In this workshop you will learn what cover letters are and why they’re necessary; the do’s and don’ts of cover letter writing; how to write different types of cover letters; and how to properly type, format, and send your cover letter to potential employers. To preregister please call 718-661-1205.

Make Excel do math for you! Learn how to use basic formulas and functions in Microsoft Excel. Call 718-661-1205 to register.

Artist Luo Zi’s portraits are a unique blend of style and technique. To draw someone’s portrait is to, at times, read their mind. He will make everyone’s participation an unforgettable experience with a gift from the artist. The program is sponsored by Hestia Care.
*Rooms A&B & Lower Level Exhibit Area*

7/6: Art of the Deal by Donald Trump; 8/3: 50 Secrets of the World’s Longest Living People by Sally Beare; 9/7: Art of War by Sun Tzu; 10/5: 1984 by George Orwell; 11/2: Think Like a Champion by Donald Trump; 12/7: Digital Gold by Nathaniel Popper *IRC Conference Room*

In what is arguably Shakespeare’s greatest masterpiece, the prince of Denmark is depressed - and for good reason. His father, the king of Denmark, has died unexpectedly and his uncle has ascended to the throne and married his mother. When visions of his deceased father start appearing, Prince Hamlet realizes there is, indeed, “something rotten in the state of Denmark” and it is up to him alone to set it right.

Libraries rock with our very own history of animation for teens.
This is a chance to see what led up to Anime and Pixar!
We will begin tracing the historic roots of animation and work our way to the present.
It's about time you learned about that mouse on your shirt when you were growing up!
The summer reading fun is here at Flushing.

Learn the basics of mouse and keyboard.

A radio host is victimized by a cannibal family as a former Texas Marshall hunts them. Directed by Tobe Hooper & starring Dennis Hopper & Caroline Williams. *Auditorium*

Make your resume the best it can be. Topics include how to get started, types of resumes, what to include and exclude, and tips for making your resume stronger. Call 718-661-1205 for more information.

Mao is a photographer and chairman of Metropolitan Chapter of Photographic Society of America. In 2004 she participated in “China Impression” NYU Photography Show in the US. She has won more than 130 international medals, including over 60 gold, silver, and bronze medals in international photography competitions since 2016. Exhibition: August 4-23, Flushing Library Exhibition Hall; Lecture: August 12 at 2 pm. IRC Conference Room, 3rd Floor.

Join these classes to learn how to use Excel to your advantage. Topic includes advanced lists. Register online or by calling 718-661-1205. Basic computer skills and knowledge of Excel are required; bringing your own USB flash drive is recommended.

Make your documents stand out with Microsoft Word! In this class, you will learn how to create and save Word documents; format and edit text; copy, cut, and paste items; and use the basic functions and commands of Word. Basic computer skills are required. Register online at jobmap.queenslibrary.org or call 718-661-1205.

Are you ready to apply for jobs? Does your cover letter stand out from the crowd? Make it the best possible by learning how to get started, what to include and not include, and tips for making it stronger. Preregister online at jobmap.queenslibrary.org. For further information, please call 718-990-8625.

In this workshop you will learn what cover letters are and why they’re necessary; the do’s and don’ts of cover letter writing; how to write different types of cover letters; and how to properly type, format, and send your cover letter to potential employers. To preregister please call 718-661-1205.

Vocal Professor Chi Ying was born in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in music performance from the China Conservatory of Music and with a master's degree from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. The concert will be divided into two parts: one with piano accompaniment and the other with electro-acoustic accompaniment. The performance will not have a host announcing the program, as each performer will be followed by another performer.

Caringkind offers a monthly support group in Mandarin Chinese for people caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or any of the other dementias. Our support group is a secure and safe place to share your experiences. The group will meet on Sundays, July 15 and August 19. Please call 646-744-2951 for registration.

Summer libraries will rock you with Jeopardy trivia at Flushing!

Answer mad cool trivia and learn a thing or two.

The Summer Fun is on at Flushing!

Take your PowerPoint presentations to the next level! Topics covered will include creating transitions, emphasizing your information with animations, inserting charts, and inserting multimedia. Basic computer skills and knowledge of PowerPoint are required. Call 718-661-1205 to preregister.

So, you’ve landed an interview for a wonderful job…now what? It takes practice to perfect your interviewing skills. In this workshop, you will learn how to prepare for your interview, successfully deal with difficult questions, and follow up properly afterwards. Preregister online or for more information call 718-661-1205.

All teens are invited to our end of the summer party for fun and games.
Enjoy the latest and greatest games and more!

We will be making Harry's signature glasses, wands and more! For ages 8-12.

Join us as we make ectoplasmic goo, magical bubble liquid and more! For ages 8-12.

Moving for Life incorporates gentle warm-ups, light aerobics, and targeted strengthening in a way that is fun and enjoyable for all! Workouts can be done seated or standing. You are encouraged to do what is comfortable and modify based on your energy, range of motion, or fitness level. We start where you are, so don’t worry if you haven’t been moving in a while. This program is first-come, first- served and for adults 18 and older.

Krishna is the god of compassion, tenderness, and love in Hinduism. He is the enchanter who mesmerizes everyone with his magical flute. The dancers will take the audience on a dance journey highlighting the greatness of Krishna.
*Auditorium*

The Queens Economic Development Corporation’s Annual Queens StartUP! Business Plan Competition begins in September 2018. The competition gives entrepreneurs a chance to strengthen their business knowledge, learn about business trends, and gain insights into starting and growing a business while also introducing them to the vast resources available to them at Queens Library. Learn more at these information sessions and watch for more news about classes starting in October.

Learn basics of browsing the web in Spanish.

Reimagine End of Life Week is a city-wide exploration of big questions about life and death through creativity and conversation. As part of this event, End of Life Choices New York will present a screening and discussion of "Defining Hope," a documentary about weighing what matters most at the most fragile junctures in life. The screening with be followed by a panel discussion, including producers of the film and experts in hospice and palliative care.