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Games, puzzles and more! Play with old friends and make new friends.

Children and teens who are ages 8 and up, learn and improve your knowledge of chess.

As a traditional Chinese folk art, traditional opera art has occupied a place in the cultural and artistic life of the Chinese community in New York. We invited famous artists from Hong Kong, California, and New York (Manqin Lin, James Wu, and Alan Chow) to perform on the same stage at the Flushing Library, with a selection of multi-genre and vocal classic Yue opera works.
*Auditorium*

We encourage early learning! Join us for a story, songs, and rhymes, followed by free play with age-appropriate toys. For toddlers ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Toddlers (ages birth-18 mos) enjoy simple stories, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and songs. This program is best for infants, crawlers, and pre-walkers.

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.

Come for Mother Goose time, stay for Playdate! Immediately following Mother Goose, babies and their caregivers can relax, make friends, and play with toys together.

This workshop will focus on introducing children to STEAM concepts and careers and engaging them in hands-on activities related to coding. All materials will be provided.

Performers are invited to share their talents in a five-minute presentation of either poetry, written word, music, comedy, or spoken word. Spectators are also welcome.
*IRC Conference Room, 3rd Floor*

Little scientists ages 3-5 explore science through books and hands-on activities.

Come join your mates for some awesome fun at our Teen Center!

Play our unlimited array of board or card games including Jenga or chill with Super Smash Bros. or Ultimate Marvel Capcom with your pals!

"Awesomeness" is here at Flushing !

Volunteers provide help with math and homework questions for children ages 4-14 on a drop-in basis.

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.

We're celebrating Cinco de Mayo! Children and their parents or caregivers are invited for stories, games, songs, and more!

Dahka Band will perform original compositions mixing traditional North African songs with a modern approach. The band performs with major artists from Algeria, Maghreb, and Turkey. Enjoy a truly unique and borderless concert. *Auditorium*

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

New York Vocal Artists Research Center (NYVARC) is one of the most active singing groups in New York and its members have been performing for the community ever since it was founded in 2008. The group will be performing Chinese folk songs & Italian opera arias.
*Auditorium, Lower Level*

Make Excel do math for you! Learn how to use basic formulas and functions in Microsoft Excel.

Children in grades 4-6 are invited to stretch their minds by trying out a new and different STEM 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. Preregister by calling 718-661-1205.

Come for Toddler Time stories, stay for Toddler Playdate! Children ages 18 to 36 months (and their caregivers) enjoy free play and socialization with their peers.

Come join the STACKS program and learn about healthy, vegetarian cooking. Many people claim they are "allergic to salad" - a convenient and understandable excuse in the era of industrialized food and pre-packaged, uninspiring food choices. This class will help combat this widespread "allergy" while increasing skills, technique, and familiarity with healthy foods.

All are welcome. Please call 646-752-3173 for questions and suggestions.
*Rooms C&D, Lower Level*

Learn how to create a worksheet and perform calculations. Participants should have basic computer skills, such as being able to use the keyboard and mouse and to open and close applications. Participants must attend all three classes. Preregistration is required in person at the Flushing Library Cyber Center Reference Desk beginning Saturday, May 5 at 10 am or by calling 718-661-1280.

Drawing on the Brazilian folk forms of forró, maracatu and coco, as well as American bluegrass, spirituals and swampy Louisiana jams, Matuto’s unique and energetic sound celebrates diverse musical cultures.

Tung Ching Chinese Center for the Arts was established in 1984. Their mission is to promote cultural exchanges and appreciation among diverse ethnic backgrounds and to enrich the cultural environment for the better living of our citizens. This performance includes group dances, folk songs, and Chinese operas. *Auditorium*

Join us in our new Tween Maker Lab. We'll be combining the latest technology (tablets, robotics, circuitry, coding, and more!) with traditional arts and crafts materials to build exciting new designs and creative projects. This month, we're making our own robots! Come join us to make robots out of toothbrush heads and make racecars with Little Bits. For children in grades 6-8.

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; it is recommended to bring your own USB flash drive.

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.

From birth to age 3 is when a baby's brain is developing. Our early learning specialist gives parents and their tots an overview of our Early Learning Area, including activities parents can do to help their children's early learning.

Aprenda cómo hacer tarjetas de presentación, menús, y panfletos. Si ya conoce otro programa de Microsoft Office, como Word, Excel, Power Point este le resultará muy familiar.
Making business cards, menus, and flyers using a computer program in this class. Basic computer skills are required, and understanding of Microsoft.
Thursday, May 17th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Flushing (2nd FL Cyber Center)
41-17 Main St. Flushing
718-661-1280

Children and their parents or caregivers are invited for stories, games, songs, and more!

Os Clavelitos is an American samba band based in NYC that creates original music combining traditional Brazilian rhythms (samba, baiao, reggae, frevo, and bossa nova) with English lyrics. The band also performs Brazilian classics sung in Portuguese.
*Auditorium*

Freelance writer and photographer Adam Wong will showcase his photos featuring Mongolian grassland and the multicolored folk customs of China's various ethnic groups.

Come to an information session with a NYCitizenship attorney to find out how to apply for U.S. citizenship, and learn about the benefits of becoming a citizen and receiving financial counseling.

Take your PowerPoint presentations to the next level! Topics covered will include creating transitions, emphasizing your information with animations, inserting charts, and inserting multimedia. Register online or by calling 718-990-8625. Basic computer skills and knowledge of PowerPoint are required; it is recommended to bring your own USB flash drive.

Learn how to effectively use Microsoft PowerPoint to provide clear and concise presentations in and out of the workplace. Attendees will be prepped on the best practices when presenting with slide presentations and speaking with others.

Please register for this program by following this link: https://queenslibrary.coursestorm.com

Children in grades 4-6 explore writing and storytelling through fun activities.

In this special competition organized by the ICN Chinese American Voice Radio Station & ICN TV Network and The Glow Foundation, mothers are invited to confidently exhibit their voice and charm. The two-month long competition will culminate in a final showcase with wonderful singing and lots of fun! *Auditorium*

By Tsungchin Wu, President of North America Chinese Writers Association
Writing is a great way to remember what we thought and what we did. That is why I like to write.
Writing allows me to deal with life’s highs and lows, to relive the joys and to relieve the worries.
I will keep writing until I am old, to write it all down for as long as I can.

Join conductor Wang Guowei and the Music From China Youth Orchestra in an afternoon of folk music from across China and Taiwan, featuring memorable songs of popular singer Teresa Teng.
*Auditorium*

Join BookBusters Club as we read, discuss, and do fun activities related to this month's title. For children in grades 4-6.

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

Teen Fun @Flushing!

The Rockinghams perform many 1960s hits, near misses, and forgotten gems with the harmonies, arrangements, and energy that are an inextricable part of these classic songs. They will be playing the music of The Doors, Simon & Garfunkle, The Mamas & Papas, The Who, The Monkees, and many more. *Auditorium*

Join us in our new Tween Maker Lab. We'll be combining the latest technology (tablets, robotics, circuitry, coding, and more!) with traditional arts and crafts materials to build exciting new designs and creative projects. This month, we're playing around with apps! Come join us to learn about coding, physics, and more with fun applications. For children in grades 6-8.

Come observe World Environment Day at Flushing Library with Dr. Joseph R. Masci, Director of the Global Health Institute at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst. Dr. Masci is a renowned infectious disease expert who will discuss the effects of climate change on our health, as well as the health of our sisters and brothers around the world.

Learn what a spreadsheet is and how to navigate it, create workbooks, enter and edit data, create charts and graphs, and create and solve simple formulas.

Thursday, June 7th
10am- 12pm
Flushing (2nd FL Cyber Center)
41-17 Main St. Flushing
718-661-1280

There's no need to bring a mat to this yoga class. Miriam will teach techniques and exercises that can be practiced while seated in chairs. Space is limited. Preregistration is required. Please wear workout clothing and sneakers.

To welcome a beautiful summer season, the members of Ginger's Dance Studio will perform a variety of Chinese folk dances. Ginger's Dance Studio was created in 2003 to promote arts, culture, and health in the Chinese community.

The concert features music from Argentina, Brazil, Peru, and Venezuela. The repertoire includes pop music as well as Guarani music. Silvio Soliz was born in Paraguay. He studied music composition in Brazil and has performed in many cities throughout Latin America, Europe and in the United States at various venues including Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. *Auditorium*

The lotus breeze sends out its fragrance and the bamboo dew drops musical sounds. This summer concert shares a wonderful experience with the community. YZY dance group will provide delightful musical enjoyment. The Eastern US Chinese Singers Association will also join the performance.
*Auditorium, Lower Level*

Grammy Award nominee David Ostwald and his ensemble The Louis Armstrong Eternity Band come to Queens Public Library to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Louis Armstrong’s original recording of the iconic song ‘What a Wonderful World.’ This is a song inspired by the Great Satchmo’s life in Queens – a song that still inspires millions of people around the world!

The group will be celebrating the Andean New Year (Inti Raymi) with us. It is the celebration of the winter solstice. They will be playing Andean music from different regions of the Andes, such as Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador, with some native dances as well. *Auditorium*

Flushing's favorite teen program returns in June.

Answer fun question and learn while your at it.

The Fun is on at Flushing!

Clown around with Speedo the Clown! Children will be amazed with this fun-filled magic show and for an extra treat get your face painted before you leave.

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

For children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Come join us each week this summer for stories and crafts designed to explore music and movement and encourage creativity.

Libraries Rock with Anime Club this summer at Flushing!
Come join your amigos for summer fun with anime and more.

Libraries Rock! @Flushing

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.

Learn what a spreadsheet is and how to navigate it, create workbooks, enter and edit data, create charts and graphs, and create and solve simple formulas.

Thursday, July 12th
10:00 am- 12:00 pm
Flushing (2nd FL Cyber Center)
41-17 Main St. Flushing
718-661-1280

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.

Libraries do rock with new Yu-Gi-Oh card prizes and more! Bring your own cards (official only no International versions or Stall Decks!). Winners will receive special edition cards.

Come join us this summer for our monthly movie series for children ages 0-12 and their families!

Learn what a spreadsheet is and how to navigate it, create workbooks, enter and edit data, create charts and graphs, and create and solve simple formulas.
了解电子表格的内容以及学习如何操作，创建工作簿，输入和编辑数据，创建图表以及创建和解决一些简单的数学公式。（国语）

Thursday, July 19th
10:00 am- 12:00 pm
Flushing (2nd FL Cyber Center)
41-17 Main St. Flushing
718-661-1280

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!

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.