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Intermediate Microsoft Word
Build on your basic knowledge of Microsoft Word. Learn how to format Word documents, insert tables and charts, format bibliographies, and insert headers and footers. Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Word are required. Call 718-990-8625 to preregister. This program is funded by NYC Council Member Barry Grodenchik.
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 Apr 27 10:00AM --to-- 12:00PM The Queens Museum: Art TherapyLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required The Queens Museum leads this teleconference, Art Therapy. First-time participants should contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers and an art kit. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Apr 27 10:00AM --to-- 1:00PM STARs: Senior Theater Acting RepertoryLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Calling all older adults! Join our galaxy of STARs and perform theatrical works at the Library with a great group of people! | ||||||||||||
Apr 27 2:30PM --to-- 5:00PM Homework HelpLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Elementary children and caretakers are welcome to stop by our Queens Village Library for homework help. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Apr 27 3:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Game DayLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Children of all ages are welcome to join game day for some board game fun. | ||||||||||||||||||
Apr 30 11:00AM --to-- 1:00PM CrosswordsLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required We solve the puzzle together using your home computer and Skype. This Mail-a-Book program is open to all older adults and the homebound. First time callers, please call 718-464-0084 for access numbers. | ||||||||||||||||||
 Apr 30 1:30PM --to-- 2:30PM Knit and Crochet ClubLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Bring your supplies and make new friends at this crafts group for adults! | ||||||||||||||||||
 Apr 30 3:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Poetry SandwichesLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Children ages 5 to 12 are going to make a poetry sandwich craft. | ||||||||||||||||||
Apr 30 5:30PM --to-- 7:30PM Chess ClubLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Practice your chess skills with other adults. | ||||||||||||||||||
May 1 2:00PM --to-- 3:30PM Bingo!Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required We're playing bingo and you can join in from home. This is a teleconferenced event open to older adults and the homebound. Call (718) 464-0084 for bingo cards, chips, and access numbers. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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May 1 2:30PM --to-- 5:30PM Homework HelpLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Elementary children and caretakers are welcome to stop by our Queens Village Library for homework help. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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May 1 3:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Children's KnittingLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Children ages 10 to 15 are welcome to learn how to knit. Needles and yarn will initially be supplied and children can bring their own if they prefer. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 May 2 10:00AM --to-- 12:00PM ESOL Job Search TrainingLocation: Queens Village Registration: Online or by phone Availability: 15 openings This program is geared towards high intermediate and advanced English language learners seeking to enter the job market. The curriculum is focused on helping students understand different types of marketable skills as well as develop vocabulary associated with these skills. The classes are also integrated with a technology component that prepares students for the 21st century workforce. | ||||||||||||||||||
May 2 10:45AM --to-- 11:15AM Toddler TimeLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Children ages 2-4 and their parent/caregiver are welcome to join in on songs and stories. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 May 2 11:00AM --to-- 12:30PM What Are You Reading?Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required Find out what other people are reading, and tell them what you're reading now. This is a teleconferenced discussion open to all older adults and the homebound. Call Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 to register. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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May 2 11:30AM --to-- 12:00PM Toddler CraftLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Children ages 2-4 and their parent/caregiver are welcome to make a toddler craft. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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May 2 3:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Children's ChessLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Practice your chess skills with other children. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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May 3 11:00AM --to-- 12:30PM Books and Beyond Topical Discussion GroupLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Shyan Bhairo leads this teleconferenced topical discussion group. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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May 3 5:30PM --to-- 7:00PM Chess ClubLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Practice your chess skills with other adults. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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May 3 6:00PM --to-- 7:00PM Let Your Fingers Do the Talking: Introduction to American Sign Language | ||||||||||||||||||
May 4 10:00AM --to-- 12:00PM Marion's Art History ClassLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Marion Mango discusses great art in this teleconferenced program open to older adults and the homebound. First-time participants, please contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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May 4 10:00AM --to-- 1:30PM STARs: Senior Theater Acting RepertoryLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Calling all older adults! Join our galaxy of STARs and perform theatrical works at the library with a great group of people! Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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May 4 3:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Game DayLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Children of all ages are welcome to join game day for some board game fun. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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May 7 11:00AM --to-- 12:30PM CrosswordsLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required We solve the puzzle together using your home computer and Skype. This Mail-a-Book program is open to all older adults and the homebound. First time callers, please call 718-464-0084 for access numbers. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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May 7 1:30PM --to-- 2:30PM Knit and Crochet ClubLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Bring your supplies and make new friends at this crafts group for adults! Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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May 7 3:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Lego TimeLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Children ages 5 to 12 are welcome to have fun working together with Legos. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 May 7 6:00PM --to-- 8:00PM Intermediate Microsoft WordLocation: Queens Village Registration: Online or by phone Availability: 10 openings Build on your basic knowledge of Microsoft Word. Learn how to format Word documents, insert tables and charts, format bibliographies, and insert headers and footers. Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Word are required. Call 718-990-8625 to preregister. This program is funded by NYC Council Member Barry Grodenchik. | ||||||||||||||||||
May 8 1:00PM --to-- 2:00PM Livestreamed Art History Series from the Queens MuseumLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required The topic is Tiffany Glass. This program will be streamed directly from the Queens Museum. Registration for at home viewers is required by calling Mail a Book at 718-464-0084 where you will be given a link to the program. | ||||||||||||||||||
May 8 2:00PM --to-- 3:30PM Chit ChatLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Make friends and chat over the phone at this teleconference. First-time participants should contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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May 8 3:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Mother's Day CraftLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Children ages 4 to 12 are welcome to make a Mother's Day craft. | ||||||||||||||||||
May 9 11:00AM --to-- 12:30PM You Be The JudgeLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required We discuss real court cases and verdicts at this teleconferenced program for older adults and the homebound. First-time participants please call 718-464-0084 for access numbers. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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May 10 1:30PM --to-- 2:15PM Toddler & Preschool PlaydateLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Children ages 2-5 and their caretakers can drop in for circle time, stories, and open play. Come join this great opportunity for socialization and early literacy development. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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May 10 6:00PM --to-- 7:00PM Recipe ClubLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Join us to share your favorite recipes, kitchen tips and tricks, and discuss all things cooking! Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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May 10 8:00PM --to-- 9:00PM After Hours Discussion Group: Local HistoryLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Local historian Oliver Hummel from the Queens Museum leads this discussion. This is a teleconference event. First-time callers should contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 May 14 6:00PM --to-- 8:00PM Intermediate PowerPointLocation: Queens Village Registration: Online or by phone Availability: 12 openings Take your PowerPoint presentations to the next level! Topics covered will include; creating transitions, emphasizing your information with animations, inserting charts, and inserting multimedia. Basic computer skills and knowledge of PowerPoint are required. Call 718-990-8625 to preregister. This program is funded by NYC Council Member Barry Grodenchik. | ||||||||||||||||||
May 15 11:00AM --to-- 12:00PM Intro to ComputersLocation: Queens Village Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. Learn the basic parts and functions of a computer in this introductory class. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 May 15 3:30PM --to-- 4:30PM STEM: Sound WavesLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Children ages 5-12 are welcome to partake in activities that will focus on sound waves. | ||||||||||||||||||
May 16 10:30AM --to-- 12:00PM The Poet in YouLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Share and discuss your poetry. This is a teleconference event. First-time participants, please call 718-464-0084 for access numbers. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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May 16 2:00PM --to-- 3:00PM Book Discussion Group: "Icy Sparks"Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required We will discuss "Icy Sparks" by Gwyn Hyman Rubio. | ||||||||||||||||||
May 17 11:00AM --to-- 12:30PM Books and Beyond: Book DiscussionLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required A teleconferenced book discussion group. Call to find out this month's selection. First-time callers should contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 May 17 3:30PM --to-- 5:45PM Children's Movie Night: "Mary Poppins"Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required This month's selection is "Mary Poppins" (1964, G). | ||||||||||||||||||
 May 17 6:15PM --to-- 7:30PM Jazz Plus Presents Sounds of Motown | ||||||||||||||||||
May 18 10:30AM --to-- 12:00PM Sing A Long with Charles HenryLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required This is a teleconference event: Sing A Long with Charles Henry to the "The American Songbook." | ||||||||||||||||||
May 22 2:00PM --to-- 3:30PM MoMA art talkLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required MoMA is our guest on the teleconference today. First-time participants should contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers. | ||||||||||||||||||
May 22 3:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Memorial Day CraftLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Children ages 5 to 12 are welcome to make a floral craft. | ||||||||||||||||||
May 23 3:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Movie AfternoonLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required This month's selection is "The Circle" (2017, PG-13). | ||||||||||||||||||
May 24 5:30PM --to-- 6:30PM Mental Health Awareness Month: Stress and Self-CareLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required This Mental Health Awareness series focuses on the benefits of self-care and how to reduce stress. When was the last time you did something just for yourself? Today is the day to get started! | ||||||||||||||||||
May 29 2:00PM --to-- 3:30PM Native American ArtLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required The Smithsonian Institution is our guest on the teleconference today. We are discussing Native American Art and history. First-time participants should contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers. | ||||||||||||||||||
May 30 11:00AM --to-- 12:30PM Let's Be CreativeLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Let's be creative with Fredine Freeman. This is a teleconference. First time callers, please contact Mail-a-Book for access numbers at 718-464-0084. | ||||||||||||||||||
May 30 3:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Children's Spelling BeeLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Children ages 6 to 12 are welcome to partake in a spelling bee for fun competition. | ||||||||||||||||||
May 31 6:30PM --to-- 7:30PM Origami for AdultsLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Join us for an evening of origami, the Japanese art of folding paper. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jun 12 11:00AM --to-- 12:00PM Intro to ComputersLocation: Queens Village Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. Learn the basic parts and functions of a computer in this introductory class. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jun 12 2:00PM --to-- 3:30PM Jewish Woman in LiteratureLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Rabbi Smith is our guest on the teleconference today. We are discussing Jewish Woman in Literature. First-time participants should contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers. | ||||||||||||||||||
Jun 13 3:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Father's Day CraftLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Children ages 4 to 12 are welcome to make a Father's Day Craft. | ||||||||||||||||||
Jun 15 10:00AM --to-- 11:30AM Senior Health ChatLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Senior Health Chat with RN Kathy Moran. This is a teleconference event. First time participants please register at 718-464-0084 to obtain access numbers. | ||||||||||||||||||
Jun 15 2:00PM --to-- 3:00PM STARs PerformanceLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Senior Theater Acting Repertory will perform an afternoon of theatrical works. | ||||||||||||||||||
 Jun 19 3:30PM --to-- 4:30PM STEM: MeasurementLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Children ages 5-10 are welcome to learn how measuring works and practice with different tools. | ||||||||||||||||||
Jun 20 2:00PM --to-- 3:00PM Book Discussion Group: "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk" by Ben FountainLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required We will discuss "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk" by Ben Fountain. | ||||||||||||||||||
Jun 21 3:30PM --to-- 5:30PM Children's Movie Night: "Finding Nemo"Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required This month's selection is "Finding Nemo" (2003, G). | ||||||||||||||||||
Jun 25 3:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Libraries Rock! with Nick The BalloonaticLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Award winning balloon artist Nick the Balloonatic has twisted balloons all over the world. The Balloonatic interacts with children ages 6-12 as he is sculpting balloons, laughing, joking, and making everyone feel special. | ||||||||||||||||||
Jun 26 2:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Let's Be CreativeLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required A hands-on series of arts and crafts projects by teleconference for home-bound customers. Craft kits will be supplied by the library. Registration is required. First-time callers, please contact Mail-a-Book to sign up and to receive your craft kit, 718-464-0084. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jun 27 3:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Summer CraftLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Children ages 4 to 12 are welcome to make summer crafts. | ||||||||||||||||||
Jun 28 8:00PM --to-- 9:00PM After Hours: A Short Story Discussion GroupLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Bonnie Sue Pokorny moderates this teleconferenced evening short story discussion group. First-time callers, please contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers and to receive a copy of the story we will be discussing. | ||||||||||||||||||
Jul 3 2:00PM --to-- 3:30PM Bingo!Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required We're playing bingo and you can join in from home. This is a teleconferenced event open to older adults and the homebound. Call (718) 464-0084 for bingo cards, chips, and access numbers. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jul 6 10:00AM --to-- 12:00PM Marion's Art History ClassLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Marion Mango discusses great art in this teleconferenced program open to older adults and the homebound. First-time participants, please contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jul 12 8:00PM --to-- 9:00PM After Hours Discussion Group: Local HistoryLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Local historian Oliver Hummel from the Queens Museum leads this discussion. This is a teleconference event. First-time callers please contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jul 13 10:00AM --to-- 12:00PM NY Senior Medicare Patrol - teleconferenceLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Senior Medicare Patrol Program (SMP) educates Medicare beneficiaries about fraud and common scams, how to protect themselves, and how to report it. LiveOn NY Presentation. A Teleconference Event. First time callers, please register with Older Adult Services 718-464-0084. | ||||||||||||||||||
Jul 17 2:30PM --to-- 4:00PM Whitney Museum Teleconferenced Lecture SeriesLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required The Whitney Museum leads this program by teleconference, about current and past exhibits. Call Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 to register and to receive access codes. Printed documentation will be provided. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jul 26 8:00PM --to-- 9:00PM After Hours: A Short Story Discussion GroupLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Bonnie Sue Pokorny moderates this teleconferenced evening short story discussion group. First-time callers, please contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers and to receive a copy of the story we will be discussing. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Aug 6 1:00PM --to-- 2:30PM CrosswordsLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required We solve the puzzle together using your home computer. This Mail-a-Book program is open to all older adults and the homebound. First time callers, please call 718-464-0084 for access numbers. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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| Child Care / Preschools | ||
Teaching, Learning, & Caring 212-47 Jamaica Ave Queens Village NY , 11428 phone: (718)740-6750 | Redeemer Nursery School 92-10 217th St. Queens Village NY , 11428 phone: (718) 465-3252 | Reach and Grow 214-09 Jamaica Ave. Queens Village NY , 11428 phone: (718) 468-3860 |
Jen-Lyn’s Day Care 218-14 Jamaica Ave. Queens Village NY , 11428 phone: (718) 465-8475 | Queens Village Day School 219-32 Jamaica Ave. Queens Village NY , 11428 phone: (718) 479-5926 | Kids for the Future 220-24 Jamaica Ave. Queens Village NY , 11428 phone: (718) 776-4200 |
| Community Board | ||
Community Board District # 13 219-41 Jamaica Avenue Queens Village NY , 11428 phone: (718) 464-9700 fax: (718) 464-7333 | ||
| Community Organizations & Services | ||
Queens Village Civic Association P.O. Box 0766 Queens Village NY , 11428 phone: (718) 468-2160 | Queens Village Community Services 80-45 Winchester Blvd. Building 21 Queens Village NY , 11427 phone: (718) 264-3950 | |
| Fire Department | ||
Engine 304, Ladder 162 218-44 97th Ave. Queens Village NY , 11429 | ||
| Local Hospitals | ||
Creedmoor Psychiatric Center 80-45 Winchester Boulevard Queens Village NY , 11427 phone: (718) 264-4000 | ||
| Parks and Playgrounds | ||
Alley Pond Park Winchester Blvd. & Union Turnpike | ||
| Police Department | ||
| Post Office | ||
Queens Village 209-20 Jamaica Queens Village NY , 11428 phone: (800) ASK-USPS | ||
| Private / Parochial Schools | ||
St. Joseph’s Parish (K-8) 217-55 100 Ave. Queens Village NY , 11429 phone: (718) 464-8913 | Our Lady of Lourdes (PreK-8) 92-80 220 St. Queens Village NY , 11428 phone: (718) 464-1480 | Sts. Joachin and Anne (PreK-8) 218-19 105 Ave. Queens Village NY , 11429 phone: (718) 465-2230 |
Bethel Christian Academy (K-5) 215-32 Jamaica Ave. Queens Village NY , 11428 phone: (718) 978-4357 Ext. 322 | Grace Lutheran (K-8) 100-05 Springfield Blvd. Queens Village NY , 11429 phone: (718) 465-1010 | |
| Public Elementary Schools | ||
PS 135 The Bellaire School 207-11 89 Ave. Queens Village NY , 11427 phone: (718) 464-2119 fax: (718) 464-8448 | ||
| Public High Schools | ||
| Public Intermediate / Junior High Schools | ||
| Senior Centers | ||
SNAP of Eastern Queens Senior Center 80-45 Winchester Blvd. Jamaica NY , 11427 phone: (718) 454-2100 | ||
| Elected Officials | |
| NYC Council Hon. Barry Grodenchik M23@council.nyc.gov | |
District Office Address 73-03 Bell Boulevard Oakland Gardens NY , 11364 phone: (718) 468-0137 fax: (718) 468-0178 | Manhattan Office 250 Broadway, Suite 1744 New York NY , 10007 phone: (212) 788-7075 fax: (212) 608-6382 |
| NYS Assembly Hon. Clyde Vanel VanelC@nyassembly.gov | |
District Office 97-01 Springfield Boulevard Queens Village NY, 11429 phone: (718) 479-2333 fax: (718) 464-7128 | Albany Office LOB, Room 548 Albany NY, 12248 phone: (518) 455-4711 fax: (518) 455-3740 |
| NYS Senate Hon. Leroy Comrie Comrie@nysenate.gov | |
District Office 113-43 Farmers Boulevard St. Albans NY , 11412 phone: (718) 454-0162 fax: (718) 454-0186 | Albany Office Room 617, Legislative Office Building Albany NY, 12247 phone: (518) 455-2701 fax: (518) 455-2816 |
| US Congress Hon. Gregory W. Meeks | |
District Office 153-01 Jamaica Ave., Suite 204 Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 725-6000 fax: (718) 725-9868 | Legislative Office 2234 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC, 20516 phone: (202) 225-3461 fax: (202) 226-4169 |
| Boro President Hon. Melinda Katz Info@queensbp.org | |
| Mayor Hon. Bill de Blasio | |
History
Queens Village, located in east central Queens, is bordered to the north by Union Turnpike, to the east by the Cross Island Parkway, to the south by Murdock Avenue, and to the west by Francis Lewis Boulevard.
The area was settled by colonists in the 1640’s and became known as Little Plains. It was used as common public land for grazing cattle until the 1700s when a village was first established. The surrounding lands were gradually bought up and established as working farms.
From 1824 to 1834, the village was known as Brushville, named for Thomas Brush who opened a prosperous blacksmith shop as well as a number of other enterprises.
In 1834, the railroad arrived and the first station in Queens was established. Residents voted to change the name of the town from Brushville to Queens. Later, the Long Island Rail Road added “village” to its station’s name and thus the town became known as Queens Village.
1870 brought extensive development when Scott R. Sherwood, a prominent developer bought and subdivided a parcel of land south of the train station and divided it into 700 building lots.
By 1898, the population had grown to about 900. Still, the area remained largely rural. Many of the German descendants of the original farm owners continued to live there. In 1902, Interstate Park was opened, followed by Belmont Park in 1903.
But it wasn’t until the 1920s that Queens Village really began to take off. It was part of an overall housing boom that was spreading east through Queens from New York as people from the city sought the bucolic life.
Post World War II saw the arrival of veterans and their families, blacks and Latin Americans.
Today, many of those homes built in the twenties and thirties still stand. Charming and well maintained Dutch Colonials and Tudors currently house and continue to attract an interestingly diverse population.
Sources:
Books:
The Encyclopedia of New York State. Peter Eisenstadt, Editor in Chief,
Syracuse University Press, 2005.
Home Town Long Island. Staff of Newsday, Newsday Inc. 1999
The Encyclopedia of New York City. Kenneth T. Jackson, Editor, Yale University Press, 1995.
The Story of Queens Village. Vincent F. Seyfried, Centennial Association, 1974.
The Queens Village Library owes its existence to two women, Mrs. William Wood and Miss Anne Doughty. In 1896, they realized the need for a library in the growing town. An appeal to Dr. Charles Henry Miller, a well known painter of the time, and the Shakespeare Club resulted in a traveling library being obtained from New York State.
This library was housed in the Dutch Reformed Church. It proved to be so popular, that the Shakespeare Club raised funds for an independent library which was started in 1899. In 1901, its stock of 427 books were turned over to the Queens Borough Public Library.
In 1904, the library moved to the Kissam Building on Railroad Ave. In 1914, it moved to the Post Office building then on 218th St. In 1925, it moved to the northeast corner of Jamaica Ave. and Vanderveer St.
In 1937 property was purchased between 94th Rd. and 94th Ave on the east side of 217th St. In 1939, Louis J. Bailey, then chief of the Queens Borough Public Library was granted $125,000 to build the library’s first permanent home.
On Sunday June 8, 1952 the new, modern building was dedicated and opened to an enthusiastic public the following day.
Special Services
Friends Group
Hours & Locations
94-11 217 Street
Queens Village, NY 11428
(718) 776-6800
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| Fri | 10:00 AM | - | 6:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM | - | 5:00 PM |
| Sun | Closed | ||
