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Queens Public Library in Flushing will provide a basic Chinese learning class series starting in June. The first round of lessons is at the basic level and will continue to intermediate level in August. There will be 10 sessions for each class and both levels of classes will be repeated once after October. Interested students must register at the first class – first-come, first-registered. Textbooks will be available to borrow for registered students with their library card.

Kids grades 4-6 join us on the last Wednesday of every month to discuss popular books. Come in to pick up a copy of the books we're discussing this month.

Start the summer holiday with family fun including games, crafts, puzzles, and more. No registration required.

End the month with a family-friendly film for ages 5-12.

Have fun during game day! Check out a board game to play with your friends, or play one of our specialty games with new and old friends.

Families with children of all ages are invited to join us every Saturday for a storytime.

Chinese paper cutting artist Lu Mingliang will demonstrate Chinese paper cutting, which is also called engraving paper. It is an ancient folk art recorded and streamlined since the Northern and Southern Dynasties period. He will introduce the history of Chinese paper cutting and its cultural elements, and demonstrate the traditional technique of paper cutting as well as his masterful three-dimensional portraits of paper cutting. *IRC Conference Room*

Children and teens ages 8 and up are invited to learn chess or improve their chess skills. All skill and experience levels are welcome!

Come in and get one-on-one assistance with learning how to download and use the "MyMTA" app. Space is limited. To register, visit Flushing Library Cyber Center on the 2nd Floor or call 718-661-1280.

*** Please bring your own devices***

In this workshop you will learn how to define and categorize job skills, identify your own job skills, understand the difference between job skills and job duties, market your job skills, and become aware of the most sought-after job skills.

This program is for children going into grades 6, 7, & 8. Registration is required for each week's two-class sessions. Week one: Digital photo and art manipulation. Explore self-portrait photography, photo enhancement with LED light circuitry, and digital art manipulation. Completed works are eligible for our end-of-summer art exhibit. Major support provided by New York Life Foundation, the city-wide sponsor for the Summer Reading Program.

Join us for an hour of board games and puzzles on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

Kids 6-10, join us each week for a fun and fascinating STEAM activity! No registration necessary; supplies are limited--first come, first served.
Week 1: Learn about life with a cool chemistry experiment: which of our alien samples are really alive?

Learn about housing court, cases in housing court, non-payment and holdover, HP action/harassment/illegal lockout, tenants' rights, and have time for questions and answers.

This program is for ages 3-5 with parent/caregiver. Enjoy stories and an activity. Please pick up a free ticket at the Children's Reference Desk prior to program. This program is first-come, first-served.

Join us this summer for a family-friendly film! Recommended for ages 6-12 with a caregiver.

Twenty-two authors from New York, New Jersey, Seattle, Maryland, Connecticut, and several Taiwanese cities contributed to this literary anthology, Our Echo Chamber. The authors range in age from their thirties to their nineties. They are writers, poets, artists, and scholars. However, one mission united them to this book: love of life and eagerness to write, record, and express themselves. Their feelings, stories, and memories constitute an echo chamber that readers can join. *Rooms A&B*

Learn the basic parts and functions of a computer in this introductory class. Call 718-661-1280 to register or stop by Flushing Library Cyber Center located on 2nd Floor.

基本的电脑教程 （国语）
你将了解计算机的基本部件和功能，如果你要注册，请拨打 718－661－1280。

You’re invited to get free tickets at the library on the same day as the show! Tickets will be distributed at library locations at noon, and are first-come, first-served – there are limited quantities so be sure to get there early. Each person (age 5+) may receive up to two (2) tickets, while supplies last. Note that ticket vouchers are distributed by the Public Theater.

Come get artsy (and crafty) at the library this summer. Create your own button with magazines and our button-maker! Grades 7-12.

Sessions 2 & 3: Search Engines and Website Judging
These are the second and third of a series of five. Both sessions are the same curriculum. We will discuss different search engines and how they work, and how not to get fooled by all kinds of sneaky things that the Internet does. Kids ages 8-12 will enjoy competing in teams to determine if a website is trustworthy. Register at the children's desk or by calling us at 718-661-1212.

In the film, a deep-sea submersible—part of an international undersea observation program—has been attacked by a massive creature, previously thought to be extinct, and now lies disabled at the bottom of the deepest trench in the Pacific… with its crew trapped inside. *Auditorium*

Families with children ages 5-8 are welcome to join us for a fun art activity. This week we will be making awesome glow in the dark keychains! No registration necessary; supplies are limited--first- come, first-served.

Experienced chess players age 8-12 are invited to learn about advanced chess strategies and exciting chess puzzles. Registration in advance is required.

Music and poetry and mental health – this event is a great way for us to help increase people’s understanding of the complexity of mental illness. Through the event we can expel myths, educate the public, and show support for the many people affected by mental health who are working to improve their lives. *Auditorium*

This program is 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 21 and August 18. Please call 646-744-2951 for registration.

The cover letters workshop teaches the most important aspects of cover letter writing, defines the different types of cover letters, and prepares participants to write and customize cover letters for their job applications.

This program is for children going into grades 6, 7, & 8. Registration is required for each week's two-class sessions. Week three: explore Little Bits coding kits and create a problem-solving game. Completed works are eligible for our end-of-summer art exhibit. Major support provided by New York Life Foundation, the city-wide sponsor for the Summer Reading Program.

Kids ages 6-10 join us each week for a fun and fascinating STEAM activity! No registration necessary; supplies are limited--first-come, first-served.
Week 3: Learn about our LittleBits collection and how snap circuits work. Create your own Mars Rovers in teams and compete to see how well they do!

Learn the basic parts and functions of a computer in this introductory class. Call 718-661-1280 to register or stop by Flushing Library Cyber Center located on the 2nd Floor.

Learn to organize your information in Excel! Participants in the Data Entry and Tables course will build skills for entering and reading information on different types of tables. Basic computer skills are required.

Poems in Part one came at a time when the New Generation poets of the last century were in full swing. The subjects of the poems are from personal spiritual pursuit, to social ethos and the fate of mankind as a whole. Poems in part two were written at the end of the last century and the beginning of this century. It has three categories including travel poetry, lyric poetry, and spiritual poetry.

Launched in 2009, the Flushing Lecture Series focuses on a wide range of Chinese cultural topics, from calligraphy and painting to poetry and Chinese classics. Scholars and artists have presented nearly 100 lectures in past years. The renewed program starting in July includes ten lectures that will bring enlightened perspectives on some interesting issues of Chinese culture. *IRC Conference Room*

This program is for children going into grades 6, 7, & 8. Registration is required for each week's two-class sessions. Week four: Explore a day-in-the-life robotics challenge using our Sphero robots. Completed works are eligible for our end-of-summer art exhibit. Major support provided by New York Life Foundation, the city-wide sponsor for the Summer Reading Program.

Kids ages 6-10, join us each week for a fun and fascinating STEAM activity! No registration necessary; supplies are limited--first-come, first-served.
Week 4: Compare Mars volcanoes and Earth volcanoes with a hands-on demo and then make your own volcano in a classic chemistry activity.

In this workshop you will learn how to define and categorize job skills, identify your own job skills, understand the difference between job skills and job duties, market your job skills, and become aware of the most sought-after job skills.

Want to see free movies? Please come and join us for a Kanopy workshop; we will teach you how to watch free movies by using a library card. Preregister online at www.queenslibrary.org or visit the Flushing Library Cyber Center on the 2nd Floor. Call 718-661-1280 for additional information.

In this introductory workshop, you will learn how to create an email account, how to log on, how to navigate your email account, how to send and receive email messages, and how to attach documents. It is recommended that you have basic mouse and keyboarding skills before the workshop. To register visit the Flushing Library Cyber Center located on the 2nd Floor or call 718-661-1280.

Learn to embroider by stitching a favorite constellation, or make up your own!

Make your resume the best it can be. This workshop provides insight into what resume reviewers look for, types of resumes, what to include and exclude, and tips for making your resume stronger.

This program is for children going into grades 6, 7, & 8. Registration is required for each week's two-class sessions. Week six: learn how to present your story with audio narration and either a digital or physical art portfolio. Completed works are eligible for our end-of-summer art exhibit. Major support provided by New York Life Foundation, the city-wide sponsor for the Summer Reading Program.

Kids ages 6-10, join us each week for a fun and fascinating STEAM activity! No registration necessary; supplies are limited--first-come, first-served.
Week 6: Learn about our awesome Sphero robots and discover for yourself what they can do!

In this introductory workshop, you will learn how to create an email account, how to log in, how to navigate your email account, how to send and receive email messages, and how to attach documents. While this is an introductory class, it is recommended that you have basic mouse and keyboarding skills prior to the workshop. Preregistration required. Call (718) 661-1280.

Come get artsy (and crafty) at the library this summer. We'll be turning old zippers into flower pins. This program is for grades 7-12.

Improve how you organize and present information. Creating Charts and Graphs helps participants to take their data entry and organization skills to the next level visually. Basic computer skills are required.

The Queensboro Dance Festival is an annual performance tour across Queens theaters, parks, libraries, plazas, and street events, presenting only Queens-based dance companies of all cultures and styles. The 2019 Queensboro Dance Festival tour runs May 11 - Oct 6 and features 33 diverse Queens dance companies including Indian, Flamenco, contemporary, African, tap, Filipino, hip-hop, Ecuadorian, and more!

The cover letters workshop teaches the most important aspects of cover letter writing, defines the different types of cover letters, and prepares participants to write and customize cover letters for their job applications.

In this introductory workshop, you will learn how to create an email account, how to log on, how to navigate your email account, how to send and receive email messages, and how to attach documents. It is recommended that you have basic mouse and keyboarding skills before the workshop. To register visit the Flushing Library Cyber Center located on the 2nd Floor or call 718-661-1280.

Receive free assistance with citizenship application and fee waiver!
To register call 888-839-8682 or for more information please call 718-990-0730.

Learn about the 2020 Queens Arts Fund Grant Program! The Queens Arts Fund (QAF) awards grants to Queens-based individual artists and non-profit organizations that are producing arts and cultural programming in visual, performing, literary, and folk arts disciplines. Program guidelines and the application process will be reviewed.

Create awesome presentations and slideshows with PowerPoint. Topics covered will include creating and editing slides, changing the design and colors, inserting pictures and illustrations, and presenting your slide show.

Learn the basic skills in Microsoft Word and gain hands-on experience creating documents, changing formats, and using key shortcuts. To register visit Flushing Library Cyber Center on the 2nd Floor or call 718-661-1280.

Learn how to create charts and graphs in Microsoft Excel. Basic knowledge of MS Excel is required. To register visit the Flushing Library Cyber Center located on the 2nd Floor or call 718-661-1280.

In the Introduction to Excel class, participants will learn the basic concepts of Microsoft Excel, such as what a spreadsheet is, Excel navigation, and data entry. To register visit Flushing Library Cyber Center on the 2nd Floor or call 718-661-1280.