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Personal Branding Online
Learn how to monitor your online reputation, use social media while job-seeking and create a strong LinkedIn profile. Participants must have basic computer skills and a valid email address. ...
Jul 28 @ 3:00 PM
Online Job Applications
In this workshop, you will begin to navigate online job applications swiftly and efficiently by learning how to register and build an employment profile on a job site, apply to online job postings and ...
Jul 30 @ 10:00 AM
Mock Interviews
It takes practice to perfect your interviewing skills. One-on-one mock interviews let you make mistakes before they count. At them, you will learn how to prepare for your interview, successfully deal ...
Jul 30 @ 1:00 PM
Mock Interviews
It takes practice to perfect your interviewing skills. One-on-one mock interviews let you make mistakes before they count. At them, you will learn how to prepare for your interview, successfully deal ...
Jul 30 @ 2:00 PM
Mock Interviews
It takes practice to perfect your interviewing skills. One-on-one mock interviews let you make mistakes before they count. At them, you will learn how to prepare for your interview, successfully deal ...
Jul 30 @ 3:00 PM
Mock Interviews
It takes practice to perfect your interviewing skills. One-on-one mock interviews let you make mistakes before they count. At them, you will learn how to prepare for your interview, successfully deal ...
Jul 30 @ 4:00 PM
Getting More From Google Accounts (Google Docs)
Learn about the many ways you can use your Google account, from Gmail and Google Maps, to Google Drive and Google Groups. Basic computer skills and an existing Google account are required. Register ...
Jul 31 @ 4:00 PM
Beginners' Word
Learn how to create and save Word documents; format and edit text; copy, cut and paste items; and use Word's basic functions and commands. Basic computer skills required. Preregister online at ...
Aug 1 @ 10:00 AM
Interview Preparation (Mandarin)
收到理想工作的面試通知了，接著需要做什麼呢？需要實踐來完善你的面試技巧! 在本次研討會中，您將學習如何準備你的面試，成功地處理棘手的問題，並在面試後妥善跟進。 有興趣請在jobmap.queenslibrary.org進行預先註冊。欲了解更多信息，請致電718-634-4784。課程編碼JR170
8月4日,週一，下午3點，C&D室
Aug 4 @ 3:00 PM
Beginners' Word
Learn how to create and save Word documents; format and edit text; copy, cut and paste items; and use Word's basic functions and commands. Basic computer skills required. Preregister online at ...
Aug 6 @ 10:00 AM
 Jul 26 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Lincoln Center Local Presents Caïn et les Cadiens: Chez Nous Autres | ||||||
 Jul 28 2:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Movie MondaysLocation: Flushing Registration: Not required Spend an afternoon watching a movie with your friends. Teens only! 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 3:00PM --to-- 4:30PM Personal Branding OnlineLocation: Flushing Registration: Online or by phone Availability: 14 openings Learn how to monitor your online reputation, use social media while job-seeking and create a strong LinkedIn profile. Participants must have basic computer skills and a valid email address. Preregistration is required online at jobmap.queenslibrary.org. Call 718-990-8625 for more information. Class code CC130. |
 Jul 29 10:00AM --to-- 12:00PM Downloading eBooksLocation: Flushing Registration: Registration is now closed Learn how to download library materials to your e-reader. Preregistration is required at the Cyber Center. | |||||||||
 Jul 29 10:00AM --to-- 12:00PM Downloading E-MagazinesLocation: Flushing Registration: Registration is now closed Find out how to download free e-magazines on to your electronic device using the Queens Library website. You must have an email account and valid library card with PIN. Preregistration is required. | |||||||||
 Jul 30 10:00AM --to-- 12:00PM Online Job ApplicationsLocation: Flushing Registration: Online or by phone Availability: 13 openings In this workshop, you will begin to navigate online job applications swiftly and efficiently by learning how to register and build an employment profile on a job site, apply to online job postings and upload your resume to an online application. Basic computer skills and an email account are required. Preregister online at jobmap.queenslibrary.org. Call 718-990-8625 for additional information. Class code JR160 | |||||||||
 Jul 30 1:00PM --to-- 2:00PM Mock InterviewsLocation: Flushing Registration: Registration is now closed It takes practice to perfect your interviewing skills. One-on-one mock interviews let you make mistakes before they count. At them, you will learn how to prepare for your interview, successfully deal with difficult questions and follow up properly after the interview. The interview will take place at the Job Readiness table. To preregister, please visit jobmap.queenslibrary.org. For more information, visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625. Class code: JR180 | |||||||||
 Jul 30 2:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Anime SummerLocation: Flushing Registration: Not required It's summer! We'll have anime screenings on Wednesdays: always subbed, never dubbed. Otakus and spectators are welcome. Join us on the couch in the Teen Room. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jul 30 2:00PM --to-- 3:00PM Mock InterviewsLocation: Flushing Registration: Registration is now closed It takes practice to perfect your interviewing skills. One-on-one mock interviews let you make mistakes before they count. At them, you will learn how to prepare for your interview, successfully deal with difficult questions and follow up properly after the interview. The interview will take place at the Job Readiness table. To preregister, please visit jobmap.queenslibrary.org. For more information, visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625. Class code: JR180 | |||||||||
Jul 30 3:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Mock InterviewsLocation: Flushing Registration: Online or by phone Availability: 1 openings It takes practice to perfect your interviewing skills. One-on-one mock interviews let you make mistakes before they count. At them, you will learn how to prepare for your interview, successfully deal with difficult questions and follow up properly after the interview. The interview will take place at the Job Readiness table. To preregister, please visit jobmap.queenslibrary.org. For more information, visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625. Class code: JR180 | |||||||||
Jul 30 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Mock InterviewsLocation: Flushing Registration: Registration is now closed It takes practice to perfect your interviewing skills. One-on-one mock interviews let you make mistakes before they count. At them, you will learn how to prepare for your interview, successfully deal with difficult questions and follow up properly after the interview. The interview will take place at the Job Readiness table. To preregister, please visit jobmap.queenslibrary.org. For more information, visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625. Class code: JR180 | |||||||||
 Jul 31 2:00PM --to-- 6:00PM Summer Crafts for Teens and TweensLocation: Flushing Registration: Not required The 2:00-3:00PM session is for children in grades 5-6 and the 4:00-6:00PM session is for teens. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jul 31 4:00PM --to-- 5:30PM Getting More From Google Accounts (Google Docs)Location: Flushing Registration: Online or by phone Availability: 11 openings Learn about the many ways you can use your Google account, from Gmail and Google Maps, to Google Drive and Google Groups. Basic computer skills and an existing Google account are required. Register online at jobmap.queenslibrary.org. Call 718-634-4784 for additional information. Class Code: CC240 | |||||||||
 Aug 1 10:00AM --to-- 12:00PM Beginners' WordLocation: Flushing Registration: Online or by phone Availability: 13 openings Learn how to create and save Word documents; format and edit text; copy, cut and paste items; and use Word's basic functions and commands. Basic computer skills required. Preregister online at jobmap.queenslibrary.org. Class code CC170. | |||||||||
 Aug 1 1:00PM --to-- 2:00PM Book Discussion Group | |||||||||
 Aug 1 2:00PM --to-- 6:00PM Teen Happy HourLocation: Flushing Registration: Not required End your week playing video games and board games, listening to music or just hanging out with your friends. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Aug 2 2:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Chess ClubLocation: Flushing Registration: Not required Children and teens age 8 and up learn the basics of chess or improve their game. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Aug 2 4:00PM --to-- 6:00PM Participatory Art-Making | |||||||||
Aug 4 10:00AM --to-- 12:00PM Location: Flushing Registration: Online or by phone Availability: 15 openings Learn about Twitter, an online social networking service that allows you to connect instantly to what's most important to you. You’ll learn how you can “follow” your friends, experts and favorite celebrities and receive breaking news, job posting notifications and more. Basic computer skills and a valid email address are required. Preregister online at jobmap.queenslibrary.org. Call 718-990-8625 for additional information. Class code CC130. | |||||||||
 Aug 4 3:00PM --to-- 4:30PM Interview Preparation (Mandarin)Location: Flushing Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. 收到理想工作的面試通知了，接著需要做什麼呢？需要實踐來完善你的面試技巧! 在本次研討會中，您將學習如何準備你的面試，成功地處理棘手的問題，並在面試後妥善跟進。 有興趣請在jobmap.queenslibrary.org進行預先註冊。欲了解更多信息，請致電718-634-4784。課程編碼JR170 | |||||||||
Aug 4 6:00PM --to-- 7:30PM Photography Workshop Series |
| Flushing | Mon, Aug 11, 2014 | 6:00PM |
| Flushing | Mon, Aug 18, 2014 | 6:00PM |
| Flushing | Mon, Aug 25, 2014 | 6:00PM |
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Introduction to Computers and the Internet
Registration: Registration is now closed
Learn about computer hardware and software and how to use it, and how to search the Internet.
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Introduction to Computers and the Internet
Registration: Registration is now closed
Learn about computer hardware and software and how to use it, and how to search the Internet.
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Introduction to Computers and the Internet
Registration: Registration is now closed
Learn about computer hardware and software and how to use it, and how to search the Internet.
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Introduction to Computers and the Internet
Registration: Registration is now closed
Learn about computer hardware and software and how to use it, and how to search the Internet.
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Introduction to Computers and the Internet
Registration: Registration is now closed
Learn about computer hardware and software and how to use it, and how to search the Internet.
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Introduction to Computers and the Internet
Registration: Registration is now closed
Learn about computer hardware and software and how to use it, and how to search the Internet.
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Introduction to Computers and the Internet
Registration: Registration is now closed
Learn about computer hardware and software and how to use it, and how to search the Internet.
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Computers for Beginners (in Chinese)
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 9 openings
This class, taught in Mandarin Chinese, is for beginning computer users. No prior computer experience is required.
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Beginners' Word
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 15 openings
Learn how to create and save Word documents; format and edit text; copy, cut and paste items; and use Word's basic functions and commands. Basic computer skills required. Preregister online at jobmap.queenslibrary.org. Class code CC170.
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Mock Interviews
Registration: Registration is now closed
It takes practice to perfect your interviewing skills. One-on-one mock interviews let you make mistakes before they count. At them, you will learn how to prepare for your interview, successfully deal with difficult questions and follow up properly after the interview. The interview will take place at the Job Readiness table. To preregister, please visit jobmap.queenslibrary.org. For more information, visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625. Class code JR180
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Mock Interviews
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 1 openings
It takes practice to perfect your interviewing skills. One-on-one mock interviews let you make mistakes before they count. At them, you will learn how to prepare for your interview, successfully deal with difficult questions and follow up properly after the interview. The interview will take place at the Job Readiness table. To preregister, please visit jobmap.queenslibrary.org. For more information, visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625. Class code JR180
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Mock Interviews
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 1 openings
It takes practice to perfect your interviewing skills. One-on-one mock interviews let you make mistakes before they count. At them, you will learn how to prepare for your interview, successfully deal with difficult questions and follow up properly after the interview. The interview will take place at the Job Readiness table. To preregister, please visit jobmap.queenslibrary.org. For more information, visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625. Class code JR180
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Mock Interviews
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 1 openings
It takes practice to perfect your interviewing skills. One-on-one mock interviews let you make mistakes before they count. At them, you will learn how to prepare for your interview, successfully deal with difficult questions and follow up properly after the interview. The interview will take place at the Job Readiness table. To preregister, please visit jobmap.queenslibrary.org. For more information, visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625. Class code JR180
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Introduction to JobMap
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 14 openings
In this workshop on JobMap, Queens Library’s new online tool that provides customized recommendations for job search help and computer training, you will learn to how preregister for job search workshops and computer training classes, store your resumes and cover letters online and get your resume reviewed online. For more information, call 718-990-8625 or visit the Job Information Center.
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Microsoft Word (in Spanish) 
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date.
Learn how to create a document and work with tables: 8/9 - Introduction to Microsoft Word; 8/16 - Creating and saving documents; 8/23 - Working with tables and printing. Participants should know how to use the keyboard and mouse and be able to open and close applications, and must attend all three classes. Preregistration is required in person at the Cyber Center Reference desk beginning Saturday, August 2 at 9:00AM or call 718-661-1280 to register.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Flushing | Sat, Aug 16, 2014 | 9:30AM |
| Flushing | Sat, Aug 23, 2014 | 9:30AM |
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Microsoft Word (in Spanish)
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date.
Learn how to create a document and work with tables: 8/9 - Introduction to Microsoft Word; 8/16 - Creating and saving documents; 8/23 - Working with tables and printing. Participants should know how to use the keyboard and mouse and be able to open and close applications, and must attend all three classes. Preregistration is required in person at the Cyber Center Reference desk beginning Saturday, August 2 at 9:00AM or call 718-661-1280 to register.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Flushing | Sat, Aug 16, 2014 | 9:30AM |
| Flushing | Sat, Aug 23, 2014 | 9:30AM |
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Concert of Chinese Music
Registration: Not required
The Tung-Ching Chinese Center for the Arts celebrates its 30th anniversary with a performance of various Chinese operas and dances on one stage. In Auditorium, Lower Level
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Master Pan Tianshou and His Work (in Chinese)
Registration: Not required
Pan Tianshou is a recognized master of modern Chinese painting. In this program in Mandarin Chinese, Professor Lu Xin of the China Academy of Fine Arts, an expert on the work of Pan Tianshou, a former director of the Pan Tianshou Memorial Art Gallery in Hangzhou and the author of several books on Pan Tianshou, will discuss the artist and his work.
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Preschool Concert with Anna Epstein Kravis
Registration: Not required
Young children up to age 5 and their families who participated in the Read to Me summer reading program are invited to this live concert celebrating children around the world. Enjoy imaginative and interactive songs, puppets, stories and more. Space is limited. *In Auditorium, Lower Level*
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Social Media for Beginners (In Mandarin)
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 16 openings
其實,我們可以利用很多社交網站，如Twitter，LinkedIn和Facebook的網絡來進行求職。在本次研討會中，您將會了解這三大社交媒體網站，以及他們如何可以優化你的求職。基本的計算機技能和互聯網的了解是必需的。有興趣請在jobmap.queenslibrary.org進行預先註冊。了解更多信息，請致電718-990-8625。課程編碼JR200。
8月11日,週一，下午3點，C&D室
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Microsoft Word for Beginners
Registration: Registration is now closed
Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Word. Participants should have basic computer skills. Preregistration is required at the Cyber Center.
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Introduction to E-Mail
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 9 openings
Learn how to open an e-mail account, send and delete e-mail and use different functions in your e-mail account.
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Intermediate Word
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 10 openings
Build upon your basic knowledge of Microsoft Word in this intermediate workshop. Learn how to format Word documents and bibliographis and insert tables, charts, headers and footers. Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Word are required. Preregister online at jobmap.queenslibrary.org. Call 718-990-8625 for additional information. Class code CC200
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Mock Interviews
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 1 openings
It takes practice to perfect your interviewing skills. One-on-one mock interviews let you make mistakes before they count. At them, you will learn how to prepare for your interview, successfully deal with difficult questions and follow up properly after the interview. The interview will take place at the Job Readiness table. To preregister, please visit jobmap.queenslibrary.org. For more information, visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625. Class code JR180
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Mock Interviews
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 16 openings
It takes practice to perfect your interviewing skills. One-on-one mock interviews let you make mistakes before they count. At them, you will learn how to prepare for your interview, successfully deal with difficult questions and follow up properly after the interview. The interview will take place at the Job Readiness table. To preregister, please visit jobmap.queenslibrary.org. For more information, visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625. Class code JR180
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Magic Show with Prestino
Registration: Not required
Prepare to be dazzled by the thrilling illusions of magician Prestino! This final "Fizz, Boom, Read" event is for children in grades 1-6 who participated in the Summer Reading program. Space is limited. In Auditorium, Lower Level
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Mock Interviews
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 1 openings
It takes practice to perfect your interviewing skills. One-on-one mock interviews let you make mistakes before they count. At them, you will learn how to prepare for your interview, successfully deal with difficult questions and follow up properly after the interview. The interview will take place at the Job Readiness table. To preregister, please visit jobmap.queenslibrary.org. For more information, visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625. Class code JR180
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Mock Interviews
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 1 openings
It takes practice to perfect your interviewing skills. One-on-one mock interviews let you make mistakes before they count. At them, you will learn how to prepare for your interview, successfully deal with difficult questions and follow up properly after the interview. The interview will take place at the Job Readiness table. To preregister, please visit jobmap.queenslibrary.org. For more information, visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625. Class code JR180
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Word for Resumes
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 15 openings
Make your resume stand out with Microsoft Word. Learn to create different types of resumes, open and save Word documents, format and align text, add bullets and change typeface. Basic computer skills are required. Familiarity with Microsoft Word is a plus. Preregister online at jobmap.queenslibrary.org.
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End of Summer Party
Registration: Not required
Summer Reading has reached its end. Join us in celebration and enter our book raffle for teens! Reading logs are required for party entry.
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Intro to eBooks
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 16 openings
Queens Library has many popular electronic books available for free from our website. Bring your own Kindle, Nook, iPad or other e-reader along with your USB connecting cable to learn how to download free eBooks from the library. Preregister online at jobmap.queenslibrary.org. Call 718-990-8625 for additional information. Class code CC240.
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Caring for a Person with a Memory Problem (in Chinese)
Registration: Not required
The Alzheimer’s Association, New York City Chapter, 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. This group will meet in July Sat 19, August Sat 16 and September Sat 20.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Flushing | Sat, Sep 20, 2014 | 3:00PM |
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Xoregos Theater Presents "Eros and Psyche"
Registration: Not required
When the god Eros falls in love with Psyche, a mortal more beautiful than Eros's mother Aphrodite, there is bound to be mother-in-law trouble! The Xoregos Performing Company brings Greek mythology to life in this new comedy about the gods, love, vanity, a three-headed dog, a lovesick sheep, the queen of the ants, the Delphic oracle and a host of other amusing characters.
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Online Applications (In Mandarin)
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 16 openings
通過這個研討會，您將學到如何迅速，高效地使用瀏覽器進行網上職位申請.例如，如何在您所申請的公司裡登記和建立檔案;如何申請網上招聘;如何將你的簡歷上傳到網上。基本的計算機技能和電子郵件帳戶是必需的。有興趣請在jobmap.queenslibrary.org進行預先註冊。了解更多信息，請致電718-990-8625。課程編碼JR160。
8月18日,週一，下午3點，C&D室
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Introduction to Excel
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 5 openings
Learn how to create spreadsheets and tables and use formulas. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are necessary. Preregistration is required by phone or in person at the Cyber Center Desk. For details, please call 718-990-0769.
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Manage EMail accounts
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 9 openings
How to use your existing email account. How to send attachments and open attachments already received, how to print from your email.
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Resumes
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 15 openings
Are you ready to apply for jobs? Does your resume stand out from the crowd? Make your resume the best that they can be in this workshop! Participants will learn: how to get started; types of resumes; what to include and not include; tips for making your resume stronger. Class Code: JR130. To register, please visit jobmap.queenslibrary.org. Have a question about this class? Visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625.
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Mock Interviews
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 1 openings
It takes practice to perfect your interviewing skills. One-on-one mock interviews let you make mistakes before they count. At them, you will learn how to prepare for your interview, successfully deal with difficult questions and follow up properly after the interview. The interview will take place at the Job Readiness table. To preregister, please visit jobmap.queenslibrary.org. For more information, visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625. Class code JR180
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Mock Interviews
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 1 openings
It takes practice to perfect your interviewing skills. One-on-one mock interviews let you make mistakes before they count. At them, you will learn how to prepare for your interview, successfully deal with difficult questions and follow up properly after the interview. The interview will take place at the Job Readiness table. To preregister, please visit jobmap.queenslibrary.org. For more information, visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625. Class code JR180
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Mock Interviews
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 1 openings
It takes practice to perfect your interviewing skills. One-on-one mock interviews let you make mistakes before they count. At them, you will learn how to prepare for your interview, successfully deal with difficult questions and follow up properly after the interview. The interview will take place at the Job Readiness table. To preregister, please visit jobmap.queenslibrary.org. For more information, visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625. Class code JR180
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Mock Interviews
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 1 openings
It takes practice to perfect your interviewing skills. One-on-one mock interviews let you make mistakes before they count. At them, you will learn how to prepare for your interview, successfully deal with difficult questions and follow up properly after the interview. The interview will take place at the Job Readiness table. To preregister, please visit jobmap.queenslibrary.org. For more information, visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625. Class code JR180
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Treehouse
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 16 openings
Treehouse is an online learning platform that allows users to access more than 1,000 video tutorials, quizzes and code challenges created by expert teachers. Participants can learn to code in languages such as Objective-C, HTML, CSS, PHP, Ruby, JavaScript and SQL. Basic computer skills and preregistration are required. Preregister at jobmap.queenslibrary.org. Call 718-990-8625 for additional information.
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Gems by Jule: Selections from the Jule Styne Songbook
Registration: Not required
The incredibly prolific Jule Styne wrote hundreds of songs over the course of his heralded career. In their newest show, acclaimed cabaret couple Paul Chamlin and Rochelle Breyer Chamlin present a sampling of his many gems, from familiar favorites to lesser-known treasures. Selections will span Styne’s 60-plus-year career, from his early days in jazz-infused Chicago, to Hollywood in its studio heyday, to the Golden Age of Broadway and television.
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Intermediate Word
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 15 openings
Build upon your basic knowledge of Microsoft Word in this intermediate workshop. Learn how to format Word documents and bibliographis and insert tables, charts, headers and footers. Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Word are required. Preregister online at jobmap.queenslibrary.org. Call 718-990-8625 for additional information. Class code CC200
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Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 15 openings
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.
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Philharmonic Salon Concert
Registration: Not required
This concert of Chinese folk songs features female and male solos, duets, trios and quartets. There will also be instrumentals featuring a string quartet, cello, piano and flute.
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The Cursive Style of Chinese Calligraphic Writing：Past and Present
Registration: Not required
Chinese calligrapher and author Tian Xuzhong will talk about the history of cursive style calligraphy and its contemporary development. Mr. Tian is a scholar on Chinese calligraphy and his published work on cursive style Chinese calligraphy received several awards. Himself a famous calligraphic artist, Mr. Tian’s artworks are very popular in China. During his lecture, some of his works will be displayed.
*In IRC Conference Room, 3rd Floor*
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Artist Haisu and Her Work
Registration: Not required
Haisu Tian will share experience of visual art and discuss her unique painting style that shows the influence of both Chinese and Western art. Haisu is a member of the China Artist Association, Sichuan Branch; the Sichuan Literature Association; and the Chendu City Calligraphers Association. *In IRC Conference Room, 3rd Floor*
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Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 15 openings
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.
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Skills Identification (Mandarin)
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 16 openings
在這個競爭激烈的就業市場，職業技能鑑定尤其重要，不僅要知道你擁有的工作技能，而且還要能夠在找工作時向市場推出這些技能給潛在雇主。本次研討會將告訴你如何做到這一點。有興趣請在jobmap.queenslibrary.org進行預先註冊。欲了解更多信息，請致電718-634-4784。課程編碼JR110
8月25日,週一，下午3點，C&D室
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Intermediate Microsoft Word
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date.
Improve your workplace skills in this intermediate class for adults. Prior knowledge of Microsoft Word is required.
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PowerPoint
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date.
How to create your own presentation which is useful for both the workplace and school assignments. Make your presentation fun and professional-looking!
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Cover Letters
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 16 openings
Are you ready to apply for jobs? Does your resume stand out from the crowd? Make your resume the best that they can be in this workshop! Participants will learn: how to get started; types of resumes; what to include and not include; tips for making your resume stronger. Class Code: JR130. To register, please visit jobmap.queenslibrary.org. Have a question about this class? Visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625.
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Community Health Awareness: Joint Pain and Gout
Registration: Not required
Internist Lingpin Hung, MD, of the New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens, will discuss how to manage joint pain and causes and health consequences of gout. This program is sponsored by Friends of the Flushing Library, Downtown Flushing BID and NYC Council Member Peter Koo.
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Mock Interviews
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 1 openings
It takes practice to perfect your interviewing skills. One-on-one mock interviews let you make mistakes before they count. At them, you will learn how to prepare for your interview, successfully deal with difficult questions and follow up properly after the interview. The interview will take place at the Job Readiness table. To preregister, please visit jobmap.queenslibrary.org. For more information, visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625. Class code JR180
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Mock Interviews
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 1 openings
It takes practice to perfect your interviewing skills. One-on-one mock interviews let you make mistakes before they count. At them, you will learn how to prepare for your interview, successfully deal with difficult questions and follow up properly after the interview. The interview will take place at the Job Readiness table. To preregister, please visit jobmap.queenslibrary.org. For more information, visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625. Class code JR180
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Mock Interviews
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 1 openings
It takes practice to perfect your interviewing skills. One-on-one mock interviews let you make mistakes before they count. At them, you will learn how to prepare for your interview, successfully deal with difficult questions and follow up properly after the interview. The interview will take place at the Job Readiness table. To preregister, please visit jobmap.queenslibrary.org. For more information, visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625. Class code JR180
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Mock Interviews
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 1 openings
It takes practice to perfect your interviewing skills. One-on-one mock interviews let you make mistakes before they count. At them, you will learn how to prepare for your interview, successfully deal with difficult questions and follow up properly after the interview. The interview will take place at the Job Readiness table. To preregister, please visit jobmap.queenslibrary.org. For more information, visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625. Class code JR180
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Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 16 openings
Learn about Twitter, an online social networking service that allows you to connect instantly to what's most important to you. You’ll learn how you can “follow” your friends, experts and favorite celebrities and receive breaking news, job posting notifications and more. Basic computer skills and a valid email address are required. Preregister online at jobmap.queenslibrary.org. Call 718-990-8625 for additional information. Class code CC130.
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Beginners' Excel
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 15 openings
Learn what a spreadsheet is and how to navigate it, create workbooks, enter and edit data, and create charts and graphs. Preregister online at jobmap.queenslibrary.org. Basic computer skills are required. Class code CC180.
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StartUP! 9th Annual Business Plan Competition: Information Session
Registration: Not required
The Queens Economic Development Corporation’s 9th Annual Queens StartUP! Business Plan Competition begins in September 2014. 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 this session. Watch for more information sessions at various locations in September.
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Understanding Hepatitis B (in English and Chinese)
Registration: Not required
Hepatitis B is a very common viral infection that has no signs or symptoms. It is very treatable, but can cause liver cancer if untreated. Drs. Weining Liang, Guo Wenbin, William Li and Jianjun Li will explain the prevention and treatment of the disease. *In IRC Conference Room*
Free computer access is available at all the libraries. The Flushing Community Library has:
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International Language Collections at the Flushing Community Library include:
Special Interest/Noteworthy Collections at the Flushing Community Library include:
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Friends of Library - Flushing Chapter. Contact Community Library Manager at (718) 661-1200 or Office of Government and Community Affairs (GCA) at (718) 990-0817 if you are interested in joining.
| Child Care / Preschools | ||
Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) 136-26 37th Avenue, 2nd Floor Flushing NY , 11354 phone: (718) 358-7602 | A-Rum Art Center, Inc. 140-30 Sanford Avenue, #1C Flushing NY , 11355 phone: (718) 359-4476 | |
Red Apple Development Center 133-32 41st Road Flushing NY , 11355 phone: (718) 939-8805 | Kon Wah Day School 135-27 38th Avenue, #21F Flushing NY , 11534 phone: (718) 353-4388 | Agape Christian Center 59-02 Summerfield Street Flushing NY , 11385 phone: (718) 886-3564 |
| Community Board | ||
| Community Organizations & Services | ||
Chinese Immigrant Services 135-17 40th Road, 3rd Floor Flushing NY , 11354 phone: (718) 353-0195 | Flushing Chamber of Commerce & Business Association 136-29 38th Avenue Flushing NY , 11354 phone: (718) 358-3200 | |
Korean American Association of Queens 136-80 41st Avenue, 2nd Floor Flushing NY , 11355 phone: (718) 961-2389 | Chinese Cultural Services Center 41-61 Kissena Boulevard Flushing NY , 11355 phone: (718) 886-7770 | |
Flushing Council on Culture & the Arts 137-35 Northern Boulevard Flushing NY , 11354 phone: (718) 463-7700 | ||
| Fire Department | ||
| Local Hospitals | ||
The New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens 56-45 Main Street Queens NY , 11355 phone: (718) 670-1231 | ||
| Local Newspapers | ||
| Parks and Playgrounds | ||
| Police Department | ||
| Post Office | ||
Flushing Post Office 41-65 Main Street Flushing NY , 11355 phone: (718) 321-6800 | ||
| Private / Parochial Schools | ||
Lutheran School of Flushing 147-32 Sanford Avenue Flushing NY , 11355 phone: (718) 463-3650 | Muslim Center Elementary School 137-58 Geranium Avenue Flushing NY , 11355 phone: (718) 939-8700 | Shield of David Institute 144-61 Roosevelt Avenue Flushing NY , 11354 phone: (718) 939-8700 |
St. Michael’s School 136-58 41st Street Flushing NY , 11355 phone: (718) 961-0246 | ||
| Public Elementary Schools | ||
PS 20 John Bowne School 142-30 Barclay Avenue Flushing NY , 11355 phone: (718) 359-0321 | PS 24 Andrew Jackson School 141-11 Holly Avenue Flushing NY , 11355 phone: (718) 359-2288 | PS 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School 29-66 137th Street Flushing NY , 11354 phone: (718) 445-2902 |
| Public High Schools | ||
HS 263 Flushing International High School 144-80 Barclay Avenue Flushing NY , 11355 phone: (718) 463-2348 | ||
| Public Intermediate / Junior High Schools | ||
JHS 189 Daniel Carter Beard School 144-80 Barclay Avenue Flushing NY , 11355 phone: (718) 359-6676 | ||
| Senior Centers | ||
Benjamin Rosenthal Selfhelp Senior Center 45-25 Kissena Blvd. Flushing NY , 11355 phone: (718) 866-5777 | Prince Street Senior Center 36-12 Prince St. Flushing NY , 11354 phone: (718) 961-4550 | |
| Elected Officials | |
| NYC Council Hon. Peter Koo pkoo@council.nyc.gov | |
District Office Address 135-27 38th Avenue, Suite 388 Flushing NY, 11354 phone: (718) 888-8747 fax: (718) 888-0331 | Legislative Office Address 250 Broadway, Suite 1847 New York NY, 10007 phone: (212) 788-7022 |
| NYS Assembly Hon. Ron Kim KimR@assembly.state.ny.us | |
District Office 136-20 38th Ave., Suite 10A Flushing NY, 11354 phone: (718) 939-0195 fax: (718) 939-1238 | Albany Office LOB, Room 429 Albany NY, 12248 phone: (518) 455-5411 fax: (518) 455-4995 |
| NYS Senate Hon. Toby Ann Stavisky stavisky@nysenate.gov | |
District Office 142-29 37th Avenue, Suite 1 Flushing NY, 11354 phone: (718) 445-0004 fax: (718) 445-8398 | Albany Office Room 706, Legislative Office Building Albany NY, 12247 phone: (518) 455-3461 fax: (518) 426-6857 |
| US Congress Hon. Grace Meng | |
District Office Address 32-26 Union Street, Suite 1B Flushing NY, 11354 phone: (718) 445-7860 fax: (718) 445-7868 | Legislative Office 1317 Longworth House Office Building Washington DC, 20515 phone: (202) 225-2601 fax: (202) 225-1589 |
| Boro President Hon. Melinda Katz Info@queensbp.org | |
| Mayor Hon. Bill de Blasio | |
History
The earliest known inhabitants of Flushing were the Matinecock Indians, one of thirteen tribes on Long Island. The first Europeans to settle Flushing were the Dutch, who arrived in 1628, when Flushing was part of New Netherlands. The Dutch governor, William Kieft, purchased all the land which would later become Queens County from the Native Americans in 1639, and on October 10, 1645, the town of Flushing itself was founded. Originally named Vlissingen, after the seaport in the Netherlands, it was later anglicized to Flushing when the English took over the colony.
The most important event in the Dutch period of Flushing history was the fight for religious freedom. The Dutch had allowed a group of religious dissidents from New England to settle in Flushing. Quakers made up part of this group. Since the Dutch Reformed Church was the official state religion of New Netherlands, only Dutch Reformed congregations were allowed. The Quakers publicly practiced their faith, however, and the governor, Peter Stuyvesant, cracked down on them. Responding to Stuyvesant’s repressive measures, on December 27, 1657, the members of the town drafted what became known as the Flushing Remonstrance, which proclaimed the right to practice one’s religion without persecution. This was the first declaration of religious freedom in North America and was the foundation of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. Although Stuyvesant imprisoned John Bowne for permitting Quakers to meet for worship in his house, religious freedom eventually prevailed, after Bowne made a plea before the Dutch West India Company in Amsterdam in 1664. In 1692, Quakers bought land for a meeting house, which was built in 1694-1695. It now stands on Northern Boulevard.
In March of 1664, the Dutch surrendered the colony of New Netherlands to the English. It was renamed New York after the Duke of York, the future James II. New York remained an English colony, except for a brief period of Dutch rule in 1673, until after the Revolutionary War. In 1737 one of the first nurseries in America, the Linnaean Gardens, opened just north of Northern Boulevard. Flushing was occupied by the British throughout the Revolution.
In the early nineteenth century, attracted by the tolerance of the Quakers, a number of African Americans settled in Flushing, among them was Lewis Latimer, an electrical inventor who worked with Thomas Edison. In 1843 a newspaper began publication and the Flushing Institute, a secondary school for boys, opened. Eventually students from the southern United States, Central and South America, and Europe enrolled in the Institute. Direct rail service to New York City began in 1854. After the Civil War, residential development accelerated. From the 1890’s until World War I, the neighborhood expanded to the east and south. With the extension of trolley lines from 1888 to 1899 and the electrification of the Long Island Railroad, Flushing became a commuter suburb. In the 1920’s apartment houses were built, and in 1928 subway service from Manhattan was extended to Flushing. After World War II more apartment buildings were constructed, displacing individual houses.
During the 1960’s many Japanese, Chinese and Koreans settled in Flushing. There was another wave of immigration in the 1980’s, of which 20% were Chinese (mostly from Taiwan), 20% were Korean, and other groups from India, Colombia, Afghanistan, Guyana, the Dominican Republic, Pakistan, the Philippines and El Salvador. Since the mid 1990’s the downtown area, which is centered on Main Street and Roosevelt Avenue, has become heavily commercial, with an extensive network of Asian banks and businesses. According to the 2000 census, the number of Chinese and Asian Indians making Flushing as their home has almost doubled from 1990 to 2000.
Flushing had the first library in Queens. It was founded in 1858 as a subscription service and was incorporated on April 17, 1869. Mary Ann Shaw, the principal of an African-American school in Flushing at Washington and Union Streets, helped to establish it as a free circulation library in 1884. In 1905, she donated $1,000 for the purchase of books for the Flushing Library. (One of the reference books purchased with these funds is on display on the lower level). In 1891, the Flushing Library bought a small Baptist church at the intersection of Main Street and Kissena Boulevard. This was the first of four library buildings at this location. In December1901, the Flushing Library joined the Queens Borough Public Library shortly after its formation in January 1901. In 1904, construction started on a new building at Kissena and Main with funds donated by Carnegie. This building opened in 1906, and the Flushing Library was housed there until 1955, when it was torn down and construction started on a larger building, which opened in June 1957. On June 10, 1985, the Adult Learning Center opened in this building. While the present building was under construction from 1996 to1998, the library was located in temporary quarters at 36-41 Main Street.
On June 20, 1998, the present state-of-the-art building at Kissena Boulevard and Main Street opened to the public. The design of the structure won the AIA (American Institute of Architects) 2001 National Honor Award for Architecture and the building was included in the book entitled New Library Buildings of the World. It is a 4-level, 76,000 square foot building. It houses the Flushing branch library, the International Resource Center and an Adult Learning Center. Flushing branch library holds more than 350,000 books, videos, periodicals and other library materials available to the public. 63 computer workstations with Internet access, computerized databases, and other sources of electronic information are available for customers at the Flushing branch library. The building has four meeting rooms, a 223 seat auditorium and exhibit space located on the lower level. More than 1,000 free educational, literary and cultural programs take place every year. The Flushing branch library has the largest children’s room in the Queens Library system. Over 5,000 people use the library every day, and circulation is currently about 200,000 a month. The one millionth customer came through its doors on January 20, 1999, seven months after the opening of the new building. The Flushing Library is thought to be the largest branch library in New York State.
Bibliography
“Flushing” by Vincent Seyfried in The Encyclopedia of New York City.
History of the Town of Flushing, Long Island, New York by Henry D. Waller.
Lighting the Way: The Centennial History of the Queens Borough Public Library 1896-1996 by Jeffrey A. Kroessler.
Olde Flushing by Harriet Lawson
Suggested Reading on Flushing History (available at the Flushing Library)
Flushing in Early Photographs: A Visual Documentary ed. By Allen J. Bozeman.
Flushing in the Civil War Era 1837 to 1865 by Vincent F. Seyfried.
The History of Long Island; From the Discovery and Settlement, to the Present Time by Benjamin F. Thompson.
History of Saint George’s Parish, Flushing, Long Island by J. Carpenter Smith.
History of the Town of Flushing, Long Island, New York by Henry D. Waller.
Long Island: Its Early Days and Development with Illustrations and Maps by Eugene L. Armeruster.
Olde Flushing by Harriet Lawson.
The Quaker Cross: A Story of the Old Bowne House by Corelia Mitchell Parsons.
Hours & Locations
41-17 Main Street
Flushing, NY 11355
(718) 661-1200 
| Mon | 9:00 AM | - | 9:00 PM |
| Tue | 1:00 PM | - | 9:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM | - | 9:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM | - | 9:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM | - | 7:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM | - | 7:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM | - | 5:00 PM |
Parking Info
Directions
to Main Street (last stop)
: Port Washington line to Flushing-Main Street
FROM LONG ISLAND: Grand Central Parkway West to Exit 9A. Exit to Northern Blvd. & make right on Main St. Library is on left, bordered by Kissena Blvd. - or -
LIE West to Exit 23 (Main St.). Travel north; library on right.
FROM WHITESTONE BRIDGE: Upon exiting bridge, take Whitestone Expwy (I-678) South. Exit at Northern Blvd east (left turn off Expwy). Take Northern Blvd. to Main St. Make right on Main St. and continue for 6 blocks.
FROM MANHATTAN: Midtown Tunnel to LIE East to Van Wyck Expwy North. Exit at Northern Blvd. East (turn right). Take Northern, make right on Main St. - or -
Take 59th Street Bridge. Exit onto Northern Blvd & travel on Northern for approx. 5.5 miles past Shea Stadium to Main St. Make right on Main St.
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