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Rockaway 31-Hour Summer Festival
It's almost here! The Peninsula Community Library will be open for 31 hours straight, from 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 26 through 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 27, for the Rockaway 31-Hour Summer Festival!
Bring your friends and family for special story times, face painting, balloon animals, crafts, concerts, ...
Lincoln Center's Boro-Linc: La Casita
Lincoln Center and Queens Library have partnered to present Boro-Linc: La Casita, a free world-class performance and family workshop—right in the heart of Jamaica, Queens!
Join us at Rufus King Park on Saturday, September 9 for wonderful music and dance, and a chance to learn more about ...
Join Us on Our Mobile Library Tour!
Queens Library's Mobile Library will be touring the borough throughout the month of August.
Visit the Mobile Library to borrow books, sign up for a library card, and more!
Our stops will include public schools; a beach-side stay with special stories, songs, and rhymes; and a back-to-school event with State ...
Summer Programs For All Ages
Summer's almost over, but we've still got plenty of great things for kids, adults, and families to enjoy at the Library!
Join us at the Rockaway 31-Hour Summer Festival, see some unforgettable Culture Connection concerts, cosplay at our library ComicCon in Queens Village, ...
Queens Library Magazine
The new issue of Queens Library Magazine is out now!
Queens Library Magazine combines great library-themed feature stories and two months' worth of information about our free programs, services, and special events, and it's available at your neighborhood library or ...
Summer Meals For Kids & Teens
Summer Meals are here! For children and teens up to 18 years old, free, nutritious Summer Meals are available from now until Friday, September 1.
Meals are available Monday - Friday, from 1pm - 2pm, at 35 Queens Library locations. Enrollment is not required. Queens Library is honored to partner ...
Queens Library 2017 Gala
The Queens Library Foundation’s 2017 Annual Gala will take place on Tuesday, October 17, at the Queens Museum.
Nearly 300 supporters of the Library attended last year’s Gala to pay tribute to our special honorees and the Library’s mission and customers.
This year’s ...
Run the River with Queens Library!
Once again, Queens Library is partnering with the Randall’s Island Park Alliance for Run the River, a 5K fun run on Randall’s Island, on Saturday, October 28!
Now in its eighth year, you can run to protect the waterways, wetlands, and recreational areas of Randall’s Island ...
Video Visitation at Queens Library
Video visitation is a free program offered at libraries across the city that connects a live video feed between participating library locations and NYC Department of Corrections facilities, allowing incarcerated New Yorkers to talk, read, and share stories together with their loved ...
Queens Library is for Everyone!
The Everyone Campaign is exactly that: for everyone. Queens Library is a safe space for all, no matter where you come from, who you love, or what you believe.
In today’s political and social climate, many people in the communities we serve feel vulnerable and afraid.
As the hub of every community across the ...
 Aug 24 2:30PM --to-- 5:00PM Homework HelpLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Elementary age children and caretakers are welcome to stop by our 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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 Aug 24 4:30PM --to-- 5:30PM Toddler & Preschool PlaydateLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Children from 2 to 5 years old and their caretakers can drop in for circle time, story, and open play. Come join this great opportunity for socialization and early literacy developement. | ||||||||||||
 Aug 24 5:30PM --to-- 7:30PM 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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Aug 24 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 25 10:00AM --to-- 12:00PM Queens Museum Art History Lecture SeriesLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required A series of Art History lectures presented by the Queens Museum by teleconference. First-time participants please contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for information about the lecture topic, and for access numbers. The topic in July is Studio Art. The featured artist is Anna Ke. | ||||||||||||||||||
Aug 25 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! | ||||||||||||||||||
 Aug 25 11:30AM --to-- 12:30PM Early Childhood End of Summer Reading PartyLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Infants through preschoolers and their caregivers who participated in summer reading are welcome to have fun with crafts and activities at our End of Summer Reading Party. | ||||||||||||||||||
 Aug 25 3:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Game DayLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Children of all ages are welcome to join game day for some board game fun. | ||||||||||||||||||
Aug 26 10:00AM --to-- 2:00PM Queens VillageCon, a Comic ConventionLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Hairy Lion Comics invites you to meet local artists, illustrators and representatives from your favorite comic stores from all over NYC. | ||||||||||||||||||
Aug 28 1:00PM --to-- 2:30PM Skype a Crossword PuzzleLocation: 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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 Aug 28 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! | ||||||||||||||||||
Aug 29 2:00PM --to-- 3:30PM World Music with Linda Kunkin and Vlad WestLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Concerts In Motion presents Linda Kunkin and Vlad West singing in Yiddish, Hebrew, English, Russian and many other languages. This is a teleconference event. First time callers please contact Mail a Book for access numbers, 718-464-0084. | ||||||||||||||||||
 Aug 30 11:00AM --to-- 11:30AM Toddler TimeLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Children ages 2 through 4 and their parent/caregiver are welcome to join in story time and singing. | ||||||||||||||||||
Aug 30 11:00AM --to-- 12:30PM Elder Abuse 101Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required More than half a million reports of abuse against elderly Americans reach authorities every year, and millions more cases go unreported. Josh Rotkin from JASA LEAP leads this teleconference. First time callers please register with Older Adult Services 718-464-0084 to get access numbers. | ||||||||||||||||||
Aug 30 11:30AM --to-- 12:00PM Toddler CraftLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Children ages 2 through 4 and their parent/caregiver are welcome make a toddler craft. | ||||||||||||||||||
Aug 31 11:00AM --to-- 12:30PM Chit ChatLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Make friends and chat over the phone in this teleconferenced program. First-time participants should contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sep 1 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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Sep 1 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! Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Sep 1 2:30PM --to-- 5:30PM Homework HelpLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Elementary age children and caretakers are welcome to stop by our 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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Sep 1 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM 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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Sep 5 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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 Sep 6 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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Sep 6 11:00AM --to-- 11:30AM Toddler TimeLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Children ages 2 through 4 and their parent/caregiver are welcome to join in 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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Sep 6 11:30AM --to-- 12:00PM Toddler CraftLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Children ages 2 through 4 and their parent/caregiver are welcome 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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Sep 7 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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Sep 7 5:30PM --to-- 7:30PM 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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Sep 7 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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Sep 8 10:00AM --to-- 12:00PM Queens Museum Art Lecture: Ordinary Violence ExhibitLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required This is a teleconference event led by the Queens Museum. First time callers need to register with Older Adult Services, 718-464-0084 to get 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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Sep 11 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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Sep 11 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM 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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 Sep 12 11:00AM --to-- 12:30PM Introduction to EmailLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Learn how to create and navigate an email account, log on, send and receive messages, and attach documents. Participants must have basic computer skills. Preregistration and a valid Queens Library card are required. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Sep 12 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Kid's Acting TheaterLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Children ages 7 to 12 are welcome to join in some casual acting with peers. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Sep 13 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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Sep 13 2:00PM --to-- 3:00PM Book Discussion GroupLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required We will discuss "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sep 13 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Children's Book Club: "The Isle of the Lost"Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required Elementary age children are welcome to come by for book club! Please, have the selection read for the meeting. We will discuss the book and do a fun activity. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sep 14 4:30PM --to-- 5:30PM Toddler & Preschool PlaydateLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Children from 2 to 5 years old 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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Sep 14 8:00PM --to-- 9:00PM After Hours Discussion Group: Local HistoryLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Local Historian, Oliver Hummel 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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Sep 15 10:00AM --to-- 12:00PM Chit ChatLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Make friends and chat over the phone in this teleconferenced program. First-time participants should contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sep 18 4:00PM --to-- 4:45PM Back to School CraftLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Children ages 5 to 12 are welcome to make back to school crafts. | ||||||||||||||||||
 Sep 18 6:00PM --to-- 7:00PM Emotional Wellness for AdultsLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Program will focus on coping mechanisms for stress and the general chaos of life. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sep 19 2:00PM --to-- 3:30PM Biography of Jane AdamsLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Kathy Cohen leads a discussion about Jane Adams. First-time participants should contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sep 19 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM All About Birds STEMLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required School age children and caregivers are welcome to learn about birds and make bird feeders at this stem program. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sep 20 10:30AM --to-- 11:30AM Livestreamed Health Series in MandarinLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required In Partnership with New York Presbyterian Queens: a series of 4 live-streamed health programs in Mandarin Chinese. Registration is very limited. Call Older Adult Services to register and to receive a link to the program 718-464-0084. Topics:Sept 20-Stroke / Oct 18-Memory / Nov & Dec topics to be announced. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Sep 20 11:00AM --to-- 12:30PM The Poet in YouLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Share and discuss your poetry. 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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 Sep 20 3:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Movie AfternoonLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required This month's selection is "The Zookeeper's Wife" (2017, PG-13). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sep 20 3:00PM --to-- 5:15PM Movie AfternoonLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required This month's selection is "The Zookeepers Wife" (2017, PG-13). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sep 21 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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Sep 21 4:00PM --to-- 5:30PM Children's Movie Night: "Smurfs: The Lost Village"Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required This month's selection is "Smurfs: The Lost Village." | ||||||||||||||||||
Sep 25 4:30PM --to-- 5:15PM Song and StorytimeLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Children between the ages of 3 to 9 are welcome to enjoy a few stories, songs, and fun. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Sep 26 2:00PM --to-- 3:30PM Hearing LossLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Hearing Loss with Emily Esca, audiologist. This is a teleconferenced program. First-time participants should contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sep 28 6:00PM --to-- 7:00PM Zumba Exercise for AdultsLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Ciara Sandoval teaches dance movements to keep you fit in this aerobic exercise class for adults. Wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes, and bring a bottle of water. Space is limited and participation is on a first come, first served basis. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Sep 29 10:00AM --to-- 12:00PM Chit Chat and STARs PerformanceLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Chat and make friends over the phone, then enjoy scenes from classic plays performed by Senior Theater Acting Repertory. This is a teleconferenced program open to older adults and the homebound. First-time participants should contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers. | ||||||||||||||||||
Oct 2 1:00PM --to-- 2:30PM Skype a Crossword PuzzleLocation: 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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Oct 3 3:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Ready, Set, Shop...and GrowLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Join nutritionist from Cohen Children's Medical Center for this hands-on interactive program where children practice "shopping" for a healthy meal after learning about the importance of choosing foods from the five food groups. | ||||||||||||||||||
Oct 4 3:00PM --to-- 4:45PM Movie AfternoonLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required This month's selection is "The Program" (2015, R). | ||||||||||||||||||
Oct 10 2:00PM --to-- 3:30PM Chit ChatLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Make friends and chat over the phone in this teleconferenced program. 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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Oct 12 4:00PM --to-- 6:00PM Children's Movie Night: "Descendants 2"Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required This month's selection is "Descendants 2." | ||||||||||||||||||
Oct 13 10:00AM --to-- 12:00PM Queens Museum Art LectureLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required This is a teleconference event led by the Queens Museum. First time callers need to register with Older Adult Services, 718-464-0084 to get 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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Oct 17 11:00AM --to-- 12:30PM Beginners WordLocation: Queens Village Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. 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. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Oct 17 1:45PM --to-- 3:15PM Brooklyn Museum: Treasures from the CollectionLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required A teleconferenced program. The Brooklyn Museum leads this lecture. First time callers please contact Mail a Book for access numbers 718-464-0084. | ||||||||||||||||||
Oct 17 2:00PM --to-- 3:00PM How to Control Pests SafelyLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Come and learn about how to create a healthier home by controlling pests safely. All are welcome. For more information, please call 646-632-6023. | ||||||||||||||||||
Oct 17 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Autumn CraftLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required All children are welcome to create an Autumn Craft at this program. | ||||||||||||||||||
Oct 18 2:00PM --to-- 3:00PM Book Discussion GroupLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required We will discuss "Ocean at the End of the Lane" by Neil Gaiman. | ||||||||||||||||||
Oct 23 6:00PM --to-- 7:00PM Tarot 101Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required Learn about tarot readings. | ||||||||||||||||||
Oct 25 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Children's Book Club: 'Return to the Isle of the Lost'Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required "Return to the Isle of the Lost" by Melissa De La Cruz Elementary age are welcome to come by our Library for these books. Please, have the selection read for the meeting. We will discuss the book and do a fun activity. | ||||||||||||||||||
Oct 30 4:00PM --to-- 5:15PM Halloween Costume PartyLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Children of all ages are welcome to have fun at our Halloween costume party and competition. | ||||||||||||||||||
Oct 31 4:00PM --to-- 4:45PM Halloween CraftLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required All children are welcome to create a Halloween Craft at this program. | ||||||||||||||||||
Nov 7 2:00PM --to-- 3:30PM Principles of Jewish FaithLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Scholar Lee Slavutin, MD, CLU, leads a discussion about the principles of Jewish faith. This is a teleconference event. First time callers please contact Mail-a-Book for access numbers, 718-464-0084. | ||||||||||||||||||
Nov 16 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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Nov 21 2:00PM --to-- 3:30PM Ask the PharmacistLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Pharmacist Chung-Shien Lee will help you understand more about the medications you're taking and why, and give tips on how to remember to take them. This is a teleconferenced event. First time callers should contact 718-464-0084 for access numbers. | ||||||||||||||||||
Nov 24 10:00AM --to-- 12:00PM Chit Chat and STARs PerformanceLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Chat and make friends over the phone, then enjoy scenes from classic plays performed by Senior Theater Acting Repertory. This is a teleconferenced program open to older adults and the homebound. 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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Nov 28 2:00PM --to-- 3:30PM MOMA Art LecturesLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required MoMA leads discussions about current art exhibits at the museum. Two sessions. This is a teleconference. First time callers please contact Mail a Book for access numbers 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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Nov 29 11:00AM --to-- 1:00PM Chit ChatLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Make friends and chat over the phone in this teleconferenced program. First-time participants should contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers. | ||||||||||||||||||
Nov 30 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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| 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, Suite 1N Oakland Gardens NY , 11364 phone: (718) 468-0137 fax: (718) 468-0178 | Manhattan Office 250 Broadway, Suite 1807 New York NY , 10007 phone: (212) 788-6984 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., 2nd Floor Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 725-6000 fax: (718) 725-9868 | Legislative Office 2234 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC, 20515 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.
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