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Culture Connection 5th Anniversary Concerts!
Culture Connection, the program that brings NYC’s artistic talent to Queens, is turning five this year!
To celebrate, we're hosting a star-studded series of five concerts at five different library locations this October.
Get your taste of musical magic at these exciting events featuring a Broadway star and ...
Drag Queen Story Hour At The Library!
We hope you will join us at our community libraries for Drag Queen Story Hour, a unique storytime for children ages 3-8 that raises awareness of gender diversity, promotes self-acceptance, and builds empathy through an enjoyable literary experience.
Created by Michelle Tea and RADAR Productions in San Francisco, DQSH now happens ...
Promote a Lifelong Love of Learning. Donate Now!
Our STACKS afterschool program provides a nurturing environment to read and to do homework. It also encourages participation in other learning activities that help develop life skills.
But we can’t offer programs like this without the support of our community.
Programs like STACKS are made possible thanks to the ...
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 27!
Now in its ninth year, you can run to protect the waterways, wetlands, and recreational areas of Randall’s Island Park. ...
Discover Your City With Culture Pass!
Start planning your fall adventures! 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 ...
Queens Library’s Back-to-School Guide!
It’s time for kids to go back to school—and we’ve got the perfect guide to help you prepare for a successful school year!
From tips on healthy eating and sleeping to how to talk to your child about their day, our Back-to-School Guide will help smooth the transition from summer to school.
Our guide is ...
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 ...
 Oct 22 6:15PM --to-- 7:00PM PJ StorytimeLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required Children come in their pajamas accompanied by their favorite stuffed animal and their adult caretakers. They listen to bedtime stories interlaced with nursery rhymes and finger plays. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Oct 23 4:00PM --to-- 5:30PM Chess For AllLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required Chess for all is for anyone who love chess: advanced players, beginners and in-between players are all welcome. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Oct 24 10:30AM --to-- 11:30AM Toddler TimeLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required Children and their caretakers enjoy picture book reading, dancing, singing, and finger plays. This program concludes with age-appropriate arts and crafts. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Oct 24 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Crafternoon WednesdaysLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required Children use different materials to create their own arts & crafts pieces. | ||||||||||||||||||
Oct 25 4:00PM --to-- 5:15PM Let's Go BowlingLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required Join us for our fun-filled bowling session. | ||||||||||||||||||
 Oct 25 6:15PM --to-- 7:15PM ShapeUp NYC: STRONG by Zumba | ||||||||||||||||||
| Rosedale | Thu, Nov 1, 2018 | 6:15PM |
| Rosedale | Thu, Nov 8, 2018 | 6:15PM |
| Rosedale | Thu, Nov 15, 2018 | 6:15PM |
| Rosedale | Thu, Nov 29, 2018 | 6:15PM |
| Rosedale | Thu, Dec 6, 2018 | 6:15PM |
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ShapeUp NYC: Low Impact Aerobics 
Registration: Not required
ShapeUp NYC instructor Kathleen leads this fitness class that uses a moderate, heart-pumping workout to help burn calories and improve heart health. Wear comfortable clothing suitable for exercise and sneakers, and bring a bottle of water. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Rosedale | Thu, Nov 1, 2018 | 6:15PM |
| Rosedale | Thu, Nov 8, 2018 | 6:15PM |
| Rosedale | Thu, Nov 15, 2018 | 6:15PM |
| Rosedale | Thu, Nov 29, 2018 | 6:15PM |
| Rosedale | Thu, Dec 6, 2018 | 6:15PM |
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Friday Game Day
Registration: Not required
Youth relax with various games: computer, board, video, bowling, and more.
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Coding 101
Registration: Not required
Learn to code and design your own website with Matpreneur.
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Chess with Mr. Fariad
Registration: Not required
All chess lovers are welcomed to play chess with Mr. Fariad. This program is opened to advanced, beginners, and in-between players.
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Saturday Family Movies
Registration: Not required
Families enjoy featured family movies in a simulated theatre environment. Please bring your snacks.
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Let's Go Bowling
Registration: Not required
Join us for our fun-filled bowling session.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Rosedale | Thu, Nov 8, 2018 | 4:00PM |
| Rosedale | Thu, Nov 15, 2018 | 4:00PM |
| Rosedale | Thu, Nov 29, 2018 | 4:00PM |
| Rosedale | Thu, Dec 6, 2018 | 4:00PM |
| Rosedale | Thu, Dec 13, 2018 | 4:00PM |
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Girls Who Code
Registration: Not required
This is a computer programming club for girls in 3rd - 5th Grade. This program aims to help launch the path of future coders, data scientists, and more.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Rosedale | Fri, Nov 9, 2018 | 4:30PM |
| Rosedale | Fri, Nov 16, 2018 | 4:30PM |
| Rosedale | Fri, Nov 23, 2018 | 4:30PM |
| Rosedale | Fri, Nov 30, 2018 | 4:30PM |
| Rosedale | Fri, Dec 7, 2018 | 4:30PM |
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Playtime
Registration: Not required
Children have the opportunity to play with different educational items in a simulated playground. There are also coloring pages.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Rosedale | Sat, Nov 17, 2018 | 1:00PM |
| Rosedale | Sat, Dec 1, 2018 | 1:00PM |
| Rosedale | Sat, Dec 15, 2018 | 1:00PM |
| Rosedale | Sat, Dec 29, 2018 | 1:00PM |
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Chess With Mr. Fariad
Registration: Not required
This program is open to all chess lovers: advanced players, beginners and in-between players are all welcome.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Rosedale | Sat, Nov 10, 2018 | 1:45PM |
| Rosedale | Sat, Nov 17, 2018 | 1:45PM |
| Rosedale | Sat, Nov 24, 2018 | 1:45PM |
| Rosedale | Sat, Dec 1, 2018 | 1:45PM |
| Rosedale | Sat, Dec 8, 2018 | 1:45PM |
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Current Events
Registration: Not required
Teens gather together with a librarian to discuss current issues.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Rosedale | Mon, Nov 19, 2018 | 3:00PM |
| Rosedale | Mon, Nov 26, 2018 | 3:00PM |
| Rosedale | Mon, Dec 3, 2018 | 3:00PM |
| Rosedale | Mon, Dec 10, 2018 | 3:00PM |
| Rosedale | Mon, Dec 17, 2018 | 3:00PM |
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STEMzational Workshop for Children ages 6 to 12
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date.
Get ready for a STEMzational Workshops with Queens Library!
Kids ages 6-12! You're invited to participate in "Let's Go to Disney/Fun with Forces" where you will learn about the four forces of flight (lift, gravity, trust, and drag) and aerodynamics. You and your friends will be engaged in hands-on experience designing, testing and re-designing paper airplanes. Space is limited and preregistration is required. For children ages 6 to 12.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| South Ozone Park | Wed, Nov 14, 2018 | 4:00PM |
| Auburndale | Thu, Dec 27, 2018 | 4:00PM |
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Computer Class for Adults and Seniors
Registration: Not required
Adults and seniors learn to navigate the Internet as well as use the library's databases.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Rosedale | Tue, Nov 13, 2018 | 11:00AM |
| Rosedale | Tue, Nov 20, 2018 | 11:00AM |
| Rosedale | Tue, Dec 4, 2018 | 11:00AM |
| Rosedale | Tue, Dec 11, 2018 | 11:00AM |
| Rosedale | Tue, Dec 18, 2018 | 11:00AM |
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Chess For All
Registration: Not required
This program is for all chess lovers, those who can play as well as those who cannot play but wish to learn.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Rosedale | Tue, Nov 13, 2018 | 4:00PM |
| Rosedale | Tue, Nov 20, 2018 | 4:00PM |
| Rosedale | Tue, Nov 27, 2018 | 4:00PM |
| Rosedale | Tue, Dec 4, 2018 | 4:00PM |
| Rosedale | Tue, Dec 11, 2018 | 4:00PM |
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Toddler Time/Story Hour
Registration: Not required
Toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers enjoy picture book reading and story telling, followed by an age appropriate arts and craft session.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Rosedale | Wed, Nov 14, 2018 | 11:00AM |
| Rosedale | Wed, Nov 21, 2018 | 11:00AM |
| Rosedale | Wed, Nov 28, 2018 | 11:00AM |
| Rosedale | Wed, Dec 12, 2018 | 11:00AM |
| Rosedale | Wed, Dec 19, 2018 | 11:00AM |
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Crafternoon Wednesdays
Registration: Not required
Children use different materials to create their own arts & crafts pieces.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Rosedale | Wed, Nov 14, 2018 | 4:00PM |
| Rosedale | Wed, Nov 21, 2018 | 4:00PM |
| Rosedale | Wed, Nov 28, 2018 | 4:00PM |
| Rosedale | Wed, Dec 5, 2018 | 4:00PM |
| Rosedale | Wed, Dec 12, 2018 | 4:00PM |
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Family Movies
Registration: Not required
Families enjoy movies together in a simulated theatre atmosphere. Bring your snacks.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Rosedale | Sat, Nov 24, 2018 | 12:00PM |
| Rosedale | Sat, Dec 8, 2018 | 12:00PM |
| Rosedale | Sat, Dec 22, 2018 | 12:00PM |
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Meet the Author: "Our Invisible Neighbors" by Crystal Wolfe
Registration: Not required
Are you one paycheck away from homelessness like millions of New Yorkers? Local author Crystal Wolfe will discuss her book "Our Invisible Neighbors: Accounts, Causes, and Solutions to the Epidemic of Homelessness in the 21st Century" and show the city that every voice counts. Books will be available for sale and signing.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Forest Hills | Mon, Nov 19, 2018 | 6:00PM |
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Design on a Dime
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date.
Participants learn about basic scientific concepts and then are challenged to use their ingenuity and creativity to design, test, and redesign wind powered mobiles made out of household items. This is a three-session interactive series. Participants are encourage to attend all three workshops.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Rosedale | Mon, Dec 10, 2018 | 4:00PM |
| Rosedale | Mon, Dec 17, 2018 | 4:00PM |
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It's Time For Kind: Picture Book
Registration: Not required
During this program, children and their caretakers will listen to books and stories that speak of the importance of kindness; the program will conclude with an arts & crafts session.
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Animal Science with "Erik The Reptile Guy"
Registration: Not required
In this Rescue and Awareness Animal Science presentation, children will meet Erik the Reptile Guy's newest rescued animals. This presentation discuss topic of the life cycles, food webs, adaptation, endangered species, and conservation of a variety of reptiles. Come meet live frogs, lizards, snakes, and more as Erik the Reptile Guy teaches respect and awareness of nature! For youth, children, and families. For children ages 6-12.
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International Language Collections at the Rosedale Community Library include:
Special Interest/Noteworthy Collections at the Rosedale Community Library include:
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| Child Care / Preschools | ||
Rosa’s Toddler & Family Day Care 259-10 147th Avenue Rosedale NY , 11422 phone: (718) 525-9534 | Rosedale Child Development Center 241-08 140th Avenue Rosedale NY , 11422 phone: (718) 978-3996 | Throop Memorial Day Care 140-17 243rd Street Rosedale NY , 11422 phone: (718) 528-0936 |
| Community Board | ||
| Community Organizations & Services | ||
American Legion Post 483 240-02 135th Avenue Rosedale NY , 11422 | Rosedale Civic Association P.O. BOX 220-116 Rosedale NY , 11422-0116 | Rosedale Civilian Patrol |
Rosedale Sports Association 138-10 Brookville Boulevard Rosedale NY , 11422 phone: (718) 527-5302 | Rosedale Soccer Club P.O. BOX 0158 Rosedale NY , 11422 | |
| Local Hospitals | ||
Springfield Gardens (Community Medical Center) 134-64 Springfield Boulevard Springfield Gardens NY , 11413 phone: (718) 883-6800 fax: (718) 883-6820 | ||
| Local Newspapers | ||
| Parks and Playgrounds | ||
Brookvill Park 149 Ave, 235 St., Brookville Blvd, South Conduit | IDLEWILD Park Rockaway Blvd., Springfield Blvd., 149 Avenue | Springfield Park 149 Ave., Springfield Blvd., 145 Road, 148 St. |
PS 195 Playground (Hook Creek) 149 Road, Weller Lane, 149 Avenue, 253 Street | ||
| Police Department | ||
| Post Office | ||
Rosedale Station 145-06 243rd Street Rosedale NY , 11422 phone: (718)528-4358 | ||
| Private / Parochial Schools | ||
Christ Lutheran School (K-8) 248-01 Francis Lewis Boulevard Rosedale NY , 11422 phone: (718) 525-6884 | St Clare’s Roman Catholic School (Pre K-8) 137-25 Brookville Boulevard Rosedale NY , 11422 phone: (718) 528-7174 | St Pius X - Roman Catholic School (Pre K- 8) 147-65 249TH Street Rosedale NY , 11422 phone: (718) 525-7171 |
| Public Elementary Schools | ||
P.S. 38 Rosedale School (K-6) 135-21 241 Street Rosedale NY , 11422 phone: (718) 528-2276 fax: (718) 712-1598 | P.S. 181 Brookfield School (K-6) 148 Avenue & 230 Street Springfield Garden NY , 11413 phone: (718) 528-5807 fax: (718) 723-7825 | P.S. 138 Sunrise School (K-6) 251-11 Weller Avenue Rosedale NY , 11422 phone: (718) 528-9053 fax: (718) 528-9053 |
P.S. 251 144-51 Arthur St. Springfield Gardens NY , 11413 phone: (718) 276-2745 fax: (718) 723-7822 | ||
| Public Intermediate / Junior High Schools | ||
I.S. 231 Magnetech 2000 145-00 Springfield Boulevard Laurelton NY , 11413 | ||
| Senior Centers | ||
Rosedale Senior Citizens Club, Inc. Brookville Boulevard and 135th Avenue phone: (718) 525-8899 | ||
| Elected Officials | |
| NYC Council Hon. Donovan Richards DRichards@council.nyc.gov | |
District Office Address 1931 Mott Avenue, Suite 410 Far Rockaway NY , 11691 phone: (718) 471-7014 fax: (718) 327-4794 | Legislative Office Address 250 Broadway, Suite 1731 New York NY, 10007 phone: (212) 788-7216 fax: (212) 227-1210 |
| NYS Assembly Hon. Michele R. Titus TitusM@nyassembly.gov | |
District Office 19-31 Mott Avenue, Room 301 Far Rockaway NY, 11691 phone: (718) 327-1845 fax: (718) 327-1878 | Albany Office LOB, Room 522 Albany NY, 12248 phone: (518) 455-5668 fax: (518) 455-3892 |
| NYS Senate Hon. James Sanders, Jr. Sanders@nysenate.gov | |
District Office Address 142-01 Rockaway Boulevard South Ozone Park NY , 11436 phone: (718) 523-3069 fax: (718) 523-3670 | Albany Office Room 508, Legislative Office Building Albany NY , 12247 phone: 518-455-3531 fax: 518-426-0529 |
| 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
The Rosedale community was established in 1888 and named Foster’s Meadow. In 1894, the area was divided into building lots and the present name was established. In 1919, the Women’s Club asked the library for service. A collection staffed by volunteers was begun and by November a station was established. In 1920, rent-free quarters were found for the library. The Branch was relocated a number of times over the years. In May 1962 the Rosedale Public Library was opened in the rented building that it presently occupies. This was overseen by the Board of Trustees with Cornelius B. Hermann as president and Chief Librarian Harold W. Tucker.
Friends Group
Hours & Locations
144-20 243 Street
Rosedale, NY 11422
(718) 528 8490 
| Mon | 12:00 PM | - | 8:00 PM |
| Tue | 1:00 PM | - | 6:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM | - | 6:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM | - | 8:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM | - | 6:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM | - | 5:00 PM |
| Sun | Closed | ||
