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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.

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*

Flushing Library, Chinese Oral and Performing Literature and Chinese Theatre Works present
roundtable discussion & performances. Featured groups include Qi Shu Fang Opera Troupe, Asia Pacific Culture and Art Center, Renaissance Chinese Opera Society, and Wintergreen Kunqu Society.

Facilitated by Qi Shu Fang Peking Opera Association, this activity is to promote traditional Chinese art, especially Peking Opera, in the community. Everyone is welcome to join in singing and performing, with live music accompaniment.
*Auditorium*

Improve your chess game by learning basic chess strategies. Anyone age 8-12 years who already knows the basic chess rules is welcome.

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.

Volunteers provide help with reading and homework questions for children ages 6-12 on a drop-in basis.

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?

Come in and get one-on-one assistance with your device, assistance with using the computer, and basic tutorials. Space is limited. To register visit the Flushing Library Cyber Center located on the 2nd Floor or call 718-661-1280.
*** Bring your own devices or Iphone/Ipad***

Please pick up a free ticket at the Children's Reference Desk prior to program.
This program is first-come, first-served for ages 12-36 months.

Come get artsy (and techie) at the library this summer. We'll be making our own pins, digital art, and zipper flowers, using circuitry in designs, and more. This is for students in grades 7-12.

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.

Families with children ages 5-8 are welcome to join us for a fun art activity. This week we will be making rocket picture frames! No registration necessary; supplies are limited--first come, first served.

Two members of the New York Chinese Women Writers Association, Sonia Hu and Vivian Tang, will introduce their new books, "Mirror Flower Water Moon" and “Once Upon a Time in the Alley.” Please join the event for the discussion and get an autographed book.

Would you like to know how to improve your heart health and have a better quality of life? All over the world, the most common cause of death is a heart attack. A heart attack takes the life of more than 1.5 million people each year in the United States. Dr. Xuming Dai, an interventional cardiologist, will explain how to avoid a heart attack by paying close attention to certain risk factors.

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 2: Play with your own freshly-made alien ooze (also known as slime) plus experience what it's like to be an astronaut with a fun game!

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Wang Zhengting, sheng artist and ethnomusicologist from Australia, introduces the Chinese mouth organ and performs from traditional sheng repertoire. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear and learn about this important harmonic instrument from Chinese antiquity. *Rooms A&B*

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.

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.

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.

In this workshop, teens will learn the basics of circuitry by wiring a constellation to light up using copper tape, LED lights, and a small battery.

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.

Experienced chess players age 8-12 will go on a deep dive into a historically significant chess game. Registration in advance is required.

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.

Session 5: Keyboarding
This is the fifth in a series of five computer classes for kids. We will direct kids ages 8-12 to age-appropriate, free websites where they can practice their typing skills with fun games. Register for each session separately at the children's desk or by calling us at 718-661-1212.

Families with children ages 5-8 are welcome to join us for a fun art activity. This week we will be making puffy paint moons! No registration necessary; supplies are limited--first come, first served.

This program is for children going into grades 6, 7, & 8. Registration is required for each week's two-class sessions. Week five: create a digital design reflecting something important to you, then use 3D printing to create it. 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 5: Make your own constellation viewer as you learn about the night sky.

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 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.

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.

Learn how to use MS Word to create and design marketing materials such as flyers, brochures, and business cards! Basic computer skills are required.

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.

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!

Everyone is invited to view digital and traditional artwork exploring the life experiences of our My World Tween STEAM participants. Check out our community art exhibit and gain inspiration for your own art exploration!

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.

In this 3-session lecture, Mr. Fan Shu Guo, a collector of china and ceramics will share his insight and experience with the audience. He will talk about the history and cultural elements of representative porcelains in the Song dynasty. The lecture is conducted in Chinese and is for culture and knowledge-sharing propose only. No appraise and trade involved. *IRC Conference Room*

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.

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 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.