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Discover Your City With Culture Pass!
It's summer in the city and NYC’s libraries are making it easier for you to explore local museums, public gardens, and other cultural attractions for FREE with your friends and family!
Queens Library, Brooklyn Public Library, and the New York Public Library are excited to announce Culture Pass, a ...
In Search of Earth’s Secrets: A Pop-Up Science Encounter
Are you curious about how our planet has evolved in the past—and how it is changing now?
Join us this summer and fall for a unique pop-up science exhibit where you will learn how scientists on board a research drilling ship are studying the seafloor’s core!
The JOIDES Resolution is a ship that drills into ...
Summer Reading: Libraries Rock!
Summer reading is here, and our theme this year is Libraries Rock!
We can’t wait for you to rock and roll with us at our music-themed events all summer long, from making your own instruments to sing-alongs!
Get your reading groove on this summer and track your reading progress through fun activities at your ...
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
For children and teens up to 18 years old, free, nutritious Summer Meals will be available from Wednesday, June 27 through Friday, August 31.
Meals will be provided Monday through Friday, from 1pm to 2pm, at 35 Queens Library locations. Enrollment is not required.
Queens ...
Summer Programs at the Library!
Summer Programs are in full swing at the Library! Come out to enjoy music, theater, and learning opportunities that are perfect for the family.
If the play’s your thing, don’t miss the chance to stop by and pick up free tickets to Shakespeare in the Park.
For an experience the entire family ...
 Aug 15 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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 Aug 15 2:00PM --to-- 3:00PM Book Discussion Group: "When I was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda SantiagoLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required We will discuss "When I was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago. | ||||||
 Aug 16 10:45AM --to-- 12:15PM Books and Beyond Topical Discussion GroupLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required This is a teleconferenced topical discussion group. |
 Aug 16 1:00PM --to-- 2:00PM Summer Reading: Stamp ArtLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Create works of art using rubber stamps. | ||||||||||||||||||
 Aug 16 2:30PM --to-- 4:00PM Kids' Movie: A Wrinkle in TimeLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required This month's selection is "A Wrinkle in Time" (2018, PG). | ||||||||||||||||||
Aug 16 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 17 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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Aug 17 10:00AM --to-- 12:00PM Aging PositivelyLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required LMSW Bracha Ropp from PEARLS-VNSNY (mental health services) leads this teleconference about how to stay positive as we age. First-time callers to the teleconference please call 718-464-0084 for access numbers. | ||||||||||||||||||
 Aug 17 11:00AM --to-- 12:00PM End of Summer Reading Party 0-5: Libraries Rock!Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required Children ages 0-5 and caregivers can participate in our Library Rocks end of summer reading party at Queens Village. | ||||||||||||||||||
 Aug 17 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. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Aug 20 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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Aug 20 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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Aug 21 2:30PM --to-- 4:00PM Whitney Museum Teleconferenced Lecture SeriesLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Photography: People, Places and Things - Explore the development of photography in the 20th century as it moved from a functional representation of the world to an artistic expression. Over three sessions, we’ll learn about modernism, documentary photography, and innovations in the medium. 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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 Aug 21 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Wild West: The Mystery of the Golden PianoLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Children ages 6-12, join us as ScienceTellers brings science to life! Grab your spurs and journey with us to the Wild West, where a legendary bank-robbing outlaw is back in town, about to strike again! After the sheriff mysteriously vanishes, two young kids saddle up to foil the great heist and put a rotten cowboy back behind bars! We use awesome science experiments to bring key parts of the story to life. | ||||||||||||||||||
Aug 22 11:00AM --to-- 11:30AM Toddler TimeLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Children ages 2-4 and their parent or 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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 Aug 22 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. | ||||||||||||||||||
Aug 22 2:30PM --to-- 3:30PM Children's ChessLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Children ages 5 to 12 are welcome to compete in friendly chess competition with their peers. | ||||||||||||||||||
Aug 22 3:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Movie AfternoonLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required This month's selection is "Battle of the Sexes" (2017, PG-13). | ||||||||||||||||||
 Aug 23 1:00PM --to-- 2:00PM Summer Reading: Make your Own ButtonLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Create and build your own button. | ||||||||||||||||||
Aug 23 1:30PM --to-- 2:30PM Toddler & Preschool PlaydateLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Children ages 0-5 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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Aug 23 2:30PM --to-- 3:30PM Lego TimeLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Children ages 5 to 12 are welcome to have fun working together with Legos. | ||||||||||||||||||
Aug 23 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 24 10:00AM --to-- 12:00PM 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. | ||||||||||||||||||
Aug 25 3:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Super Fan Quote ContestLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Are you a Harry Potter super fan? Fans will have an opportunity to test their Harry Potter knowledge at participating library locations. To enter you must identify the Harry Potter quote. If you answer correctly your name will be entered into the drawing to win Harry Potter prizes. | ||||||||||||||||||
Aug 28 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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Aug 29 11:00AM --to-- 12:30PM 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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Aug 31 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. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sep 5 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. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sep 5 11:00AM --to-- 11:30AM 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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Sep 5 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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Sep 5 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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Sep 5 3:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Movie AfternoonLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required This month's selection is "The Founder" (2016, PG-13). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sep 5 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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Sep 6 11:00AM --to-- 1:00PM Books and Beyond Topical Discussion GroupLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required This is a 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 6 1:30PM --to-- 2:15PM Toddler & Preschool PlaydateLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Children ages 0-5 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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Sep 6 3:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Back-to-School CraftLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Children of all ages are welcome to stop by and make a back-to-school craft. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sep 6 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 6 6:00PM --to-- 7:30PM Beginner Adult KnittingLocation: Queens Village Registration: Not required Learn to knit. Please bring worsted weight yarn (4 on the label of the yarn) and no. 8 knitting needles. Buy at least 200 yards of yarn to make a 60 inch length scarf. Registration is 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 7 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. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sep 7 10:00AM --to-- 12:30PM 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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Sep 7 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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Sep 10 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 10 6:30PM --to-- 7:30PM ShapeUp NYC: Dance Fitness | ||||||||||||||||||
| Queens Village | Mon, Sep 17, 2018 | 6:30PM |
| Queens Village | Mon, Sep 24, 2018 | 6:30PM |
| Queens Village | Mon, Oct 1, 2018 | 6:30PM |
| Queens Village | Mon, Oct 15, 2018 | 6:30PM |
| Queens Village | Mon, Oct 22, 2018 | 6:30PM |
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Resume Open Lab
Registration: Not required
Make your resume the best it can be at this lab! Participants can create a resume or work on their existing resume.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Queens Village | Tue, Sep 18, 2018 | 11:00AM |
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Stencil Art
Registration: Not required
Children ages 4 to 12 are welcome to decorate with stencils.
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You Be The Judge
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.
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Children's Chess
Registration: Not required
Children ages 5 to 12 are welcome to compete in friendly chess competition with their peers.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Queens Village | Wed, Sep 26, 2018 | 3:30PM |
| Queens Village | Wed, Oct 10, 2018 | 3:30PM |
| Queens Village | Wed, Oct 24, 2018 | 3:30PM |
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Paper Face Mashup
Registration: Not required
Use cutouts of celebrity faces to morph or create a new person.
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After Hours Discussion Group: Local History
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.
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Senior Health Chat
Registration: Not required
Senior health chat with RN Kathy Moran. First-time participants, please register at 718-464-0084 to obtain access numbers.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Queens Village | Tue, Nov 20, 2018 | 2:00PM |
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DIY Bird Feeders
Registration: Not required
Children ages 4 to 12 are welcome to make bird feeders and check out books about our aviary friends!
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Chit Chat
Registration: Not required
Chat and make friends over the phone. First-time participants should contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers.
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STEM: Static Electricity
Registration: Not required
Children ages 5 to 12 are welcome to join an activity to learn about static electricity.
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The Poet in You
Registration: Not required
Share and discuss your poetry. This is a teleconference event. First-time participants, please call 718-464-0084 for access numbers.
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Book Discussion Group: "Manhattan Beach" by Jennifer Egan
Registration: Not required
We will discuss "Manhattan Beach" by Jennifer Egan.
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Kids' Movie: Sherlock Gnomes
Registration: Not required
This month's selection is "Sherlock Gnomes" (2018, PG).
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After Hours Book Discussion Group
Registration: Not required
This is an evening book discussion group by teleconference. First-time callers please contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers and for this month's book selection.
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Dealing with Hearing Loss
Registration: Not required
This is a teleconferenced program on hearing loss with audiologist Emily Esca. First-time participants should contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers.
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Children's Origami
Registration: Not required
Children ages 6 to 12 are welcome to try their hand at origami.
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Comic Book Collage
Registration: Not required
Cut and paste your favorite comic book characters to create your own unique design.
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Chit Chat and STARs Performance
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.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Queens Village | Fri, Oct 26, 2018 | 10:00AM |
| Queens Village | Fri, Nov 30, 2018 | 10:00AM |
| Queens Village | Fri, Dec 28, 2018 | 10:00AM |
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Crosswords
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.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Queens Village | Mon, Oct 8, 2018 | 1:00PM |
| Queens Village | Mon, Oct 15, 2018 | 1:00PM |
| Queens Village | Mon, Oct 22, 2018 | 1:00PM |
| Queens Village | Mon, Oct 29, 2018 | 1:00PM |
| Queens Village | Mon, Nov 5, 2018 | 1:00PM |
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Sand Art Pictures
Registration: Not required
Children ages 6 to 12 are welcome to make pictures with colored sand.
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Intro to Tarot
Registration: Not required
Learn about the history of the tarot card, meanings of cards, and how to read a tarot spread.
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Children's Paint and Chat
Registration: Not required
Children ages 5 to 12 are welcome to indulge their inner artist and this painting activity.
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Build Your Own House Of Cards
Registration: Not required
Teens are welcome to build their own house out of playing cards.
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Adult Beginner Crochet
Registration: Not required
Learn to crochet. Please bring worsted weight yarn (4 on the label of the yarn) and (H) crochet hook. Buy at least 200 yards of yarn to make a 60 inch length scarf.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Queens Village | Thu, Oct 18, 2018 | 6:00PM |
| Queens Village | Thu, Oct 25, 2018 | 6:00PM |
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After Hours Discussion Group
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.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Queens Village | Thu, Nov 8, 2018 | 8:00PM |
| Queens Village | Thu, Dec 13, 2018 | 8:00PM |
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Intro to Computers
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.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Queens Village | Tue, Oct 23, 2018 | 11:00AM |
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Autumn Craft
Registration: Not required
Children ages 6 to 12 are welcome to make autumn crafts.
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Book Discussion Group: "The Alice Network" by Kate Quinn
Registration: Not required
We will discuss "The Alice Network" by Kate Quinn.
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Kids' Movie: Hocus Pocus
Registration: Not required
This month's selection is "Hocus Pocus" (2018, PG).
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Memories and Stories
Registration: Not required
Share your memories; tell your story. This is a teleconference chat. First-time participants should contact Mail-a-Book at 718- 464-0084 for access numbers.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Queens Village | Fri, Dec 21, 2018 | 10:00AM |
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Concerts in Motion
Registration: Not required
Concerts in Motion will present a live concert. This is a teleconference event. First-time callers, please contact Mail-a-Book for access numbers at 718-464-0084.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Queens Village | Tue, Dec 11, 2018 | 2:00PM |
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Pipe Cleaner Challenge
Registration: Not required
Children ages 3 to 10 are welcome to build using their imagination.
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Movie Afternoon
Registration: Not required
This month's selection is "Molly's Game" (2017, R).
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Halloween Cookie Decorating
Registration: Not required
Children of all ages are welcome to decorate cookies for Halloween. There are 30 spots, first-come, first-served.
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Halloween Costume Party
Registration: Not required
Children of all ages are invited to have Halloween fun at our costume party!
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Halloween Craft
Registration: Not required
Children of all ages are welcome to stop by and make a Halloween craft.
Free computer access is available at all the libraries. The Queens Village Community Library has:
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International Language Collections at the Queens Village Community Library include:
Special Interest/Noteworthy Collections at the Queens Village Community Library include:
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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.
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