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

Immediately after Toddler Time, join us for some fun, relaxed playtime with friends and age-appropriate toys. Ages 2-3 with a caregiver.

Get ready to read with alphabet awareness! Children ages 4-6 with their caregivers will have fun getting to know the A-B-Cs and will hear inspiring ideas for at-home activities that foster early literacy and prepare children for preschool and kindergarten. Children must be accompanied by adult caregiver.

Immediately following PreK Storytime, join us for some fun, relaxed playtime with friends and age-appropriate toys and games. Children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Come play the Nintendo Wii U, as well as, mad cool board and card games! The Fun is on at Flushing!

We're celebrating the fall season! Children and their parents or caregivers are invited for stories, games, songs, and more!

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

Speaker Shuangshuang Li is a pianist and honored guest and art consultant Xin Zhang is a famous soprano. The two artists will give the audience ideas about how to understand and enjoy Chinese folk songs. During the speech, some singers will sing a few famous Chinese folk songs. They will analyze these famous songs and share the history of them as well as how this style formed.

Sept. 16: Solo and Group Art Exhibitions - This lecture introduces the solo and group exhibitions. *Rooms A&B*
Sept. 30: Art Museums and their Patrons - Who founded the art museums? How do governments, businesses, and individuals support art museums？ *IRC Conference Room*

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.

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

Learn everything you need to know about American history, government and culture to pass the citizenship exam. Register in person at the Flushing Library 3rd Floor IRC on Wednesday, October 3 at 10:00 AM or call 718-278-4303 to preregister in advance. Students should have a copy of their green card when they come to register. Participants must to attend the entire ten-week class series. The first day of class is registration day when they should have a copy of their green card.

Mix up potions and watch them pop! It's chemistry for ages 8-12!

“ Hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can do that.“ MLK Jr.

Please join us at Queens Library for an interfaith breakfast with CONNECT. By gathering together to share stories, experiences and resources
we will support each other in building safe families and peaceful communities. All are welcome.

Children ages 4-7 join us for a special Story & Craft Time.

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

Make your resume the best it can be in this workshop! Participants will learn about types of resumes, how to get started, what to include and not include, and tips for making a resume stronger.

Come join your mates for a little fun and games in the Teen Room.

Enjoy our wide array of board and card games...especially our Nintendo Wii U for a totally awesome Smash Bros.!

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

We're celebrating the start of a new school year! Children and their parents or caregivers are invited for stories, games, songs, and more!

Joan Xie is a prolific writer of poetry and essays, published several poetry collections in the past. Please join the discussion on her latest poetry collections "NOTHING MADE ME HAPPIER THAN FINDING THESE OBJECTS" and "THIRTEEN LEAVES" on October 6.

Join these classes to learn how to use Excel to your advantage. Topics include basics of data entry and vary from class to class. Register online or by calling 718-661-1205. Basic computer skills and knowledge of Excel are required; bringing your own USB flash drive is recommended.

Ages 8-12 only. You don't need to have any experience with a needle and thread to join us for a fun and useful sewing craft! Learn how to thread a needle, sew a running stitch, and create button closures.

Learn basics of browsing the web.

Toddler Learning Center is open to young children aged from 18 – 38 months. In five weekly sessions, parents learn from resource professionals about nutrition, speech development, early literacy, and parenting skills, while toddlers become familiar with social environments and peer interactions. Registration required. Ask at the librarian's desk or call 718-661-1214.

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

Learn how to access and navigate the Internet. In this class, you will learn key terminology, use a web browser, and understand how to use searches and websites. Register online or by calling 718-661-1205. While this is an introductory class, it is recommended that you have basic mouse and keyboarding skills before the workshop.

The series seminar will focus on the relationship between reading and culture, from the origin of language to the development of literature and art, to study the culture of the West and China in a comparative viewpoint. The audience will benefit from participating in this discussion, particularly learning to observe social phenomenon with a cultural perspective and historical lesson.
*IRC Conference Room*

Learn how your personal information is being used (and misused) online, and what you can do to protect it. We will discuss how and why companies track and profit from your browsing data, and give you some tools to keep your online behavior private. This workshop will help you improve your understanding of how the web works, and what you can do to guard against cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

Tai chi is part of the Chinese regimen culture. It is simple and easy to learn. The Flushing Library invites famous tai chi expert Sitan Chen and his team to teach basic forms of movements (including the original tai chi elements). Limited spots available. First-come, first-served. Participants are required to sign a waiver for each session.

Choosing the right college entrance exam can be difficult, but this series will help you make the right decision. Princeton Review's "What do your scores mean?" workshop will give you all the information you need about the SAT and ACT.

Join us for a food demonstration and education about how to choose, prepare and cook foods that are nutritious and delicious. All are welcome.

The New York iYue music Salon will host a concert. The performing artists include famous soprano singer Dai Qi of the former China Jiangnan University, former Chinese Central Orchestra violinist Tian Yi, former Beijing Song and Dance Troupe soloist Zhang Huaili, and famous Chinese tenor singer Lai Jianping of New York and various art groups in China. Other musicians will bring vocal and instrumental works.

Receive free assistance with citizenship application and fee waiver!
To register call 888-839-8682 or go online: https://bit.ly/2sbMVYv
For more information, please call: 718-990-0730
For more information, please call: 718-990-0730

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

Step into the world of Virtual Reality (VR). Join us for an VR experience like no other. See the world, experience art in 3D, play a game, or watch a 360° video. Must be 18+ (or 13+ with parental consent).

Join us as we Read for the Record: "Maybe Something Beautiful" plus craft! Ages 4-7.

In this eight-session series, parents and other caregivers with children 3 & 4 years old learn how to foster early literacy in their children. Using hands-on activities, librarians and early learning aides demonstrate to caregivers how reading books, playing games, and focused activities help preschoolers learn the key skills they need to be successful in school well before they start kindergarten. Sign-up starts Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Preregistration required. Limited space.

LinkedIn is a social networking website that allows you to manage your professional identity, build and engage with your professional network, and access knowledge, insights, and opportunities. In this workshop you will learn how to use LinkedIn to look for employment, network, and keep up with colleagues. Basic computer skills and knowledge of the Internet required.

Featuring the rock band The Danger Days, plus live entertainment including ghostly light show, costume parade, haunted house, and live on-stage Werewolf vs. The Yeti. *Auditorium & Rooms A&B*

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

Reimagine End of Life Week is a citywide exploration of big questions about life and death through creativity and conversation. A facilitator trained by the Chinese American Coalition for Compassionate Care will lead participants in the Café Card Game, helping participants to identify their own wishes and/or understand what a loved one wants done when life is ending. This program will be presented in Mandarin Chinese.

Have fun, fun, fun during game day!

Choose from a variety of board and card games or play Nintendo Wii U!

Join us for our TechCraft program. 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 exploring all things engineering. Make paper airplanes, play around with fun engineering apps, and make pop-up creations. Registration required; please call or visit the Children's Room. For children in grades 6-8.

This four-session series is a program of financial literacy where users will learn how to download and navigate financial and banking applications. They will also learn how to deposit checks from your phone, pay bills online, and gain knowledge about credit reports. This program will be in Spanish. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 718-990-8625 and to register visit queenslibrary.org

Learn how to send an email and navigate your inbox in Mandarin.

Our fall Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament returns at the end of October!

Come battle the odds in Yu-Gi-Oh style!

Bring your own cards. Official cards only (no Japanese versions or stall decks).
The winner receives a choice of limited edition card(s).

The Yu-Gi-Oh fun is on at Flushing!

A business plan is the core document in convincing readers that your enterprise has potential to be successful. This course will cover the purpose, basic structure, and process to begin building your business plan right away. Call (718) 990-8625 for more information.

This holiday season let's celebrate the spirit of giving! Children and their parents or caregivers are invited for stories and songs that focus on acts of kindness.

Join us for our TechCraft program. 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 exploring all things engineering. Make paper airplanes, play around with fun engineering apps, and make pop-up creations. Registration required; please call or visit the Children's Room. For children in grades 6-8.

Join us in the children's room for a family art project! Materials will be provided.

Still, one of the most recognizable types of marketing, traditional marketing encompasses the advertisements that we see and hear every day. Determine the traditional marketing activities to make you visible and attractive to your target customer. To preregister or for more information, call (718) 990-8625.

Become familiar with the variety of traditional and nontraditional resources available to help fund your business. The course will leave you knowledgeable about various loan options, crowdfunding, alternative lenders, and more. Preregister online at jobmap.queenslibrary.org or call 718-990-8625.

Got questions? We’ve got answers! This is a question and answer panel with experienced industry professionals to hear their real-life struggles and successes or address your inquiries about entrepreneurship. This is an opportunity to come in and meet directly with industry professionals. Open for all. For more information, call 718-990-8625.