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Have you ever wanted to improve your reading, English, or math skills, or work on your high school equivalency, but felt too busy?
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Queens Public Library Magazine
The new issue of Queens Public Library Magazine is out now!
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Join Us for Jewish American Heritage Month!
Celebrate Jewish American culture with us this May at our festival at Forest Hills Library!
There will be music, singing, Yiddish theater, and plenty of mame loshn, starting Monday, May 6!
All events will take place at Forest Hills Library, at 108-19 71st Avenue.
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Discover Your City With Culture Pass!
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Our Renewed Promise to the Public
No matter who you are, where you’re from, or where you want to go, we speak your language.
We’re excited to announce our renewed promise to the public and our new look to reflect who we are and the exceptional service you can expect from us.
At Queens Public Library, we speak your ...
 May 28 4:00PM --to-- 5:30PM Chess For AllLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required This program is open to all chess lovers: advanced players, intermediates, and beginners. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 May 29 11:00AM --to-- 12:00PM Picture Book/StorytimeLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required Children and their caretakers enjoy picture book reading mixed with songs, finger play, and dancing ending 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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May 29 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Arts & Crafts: Raise Your FlagLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required Come join us as we make flags in honor of our veterans and Armed Forces. |
May 30 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Bowling for AllLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required Come join us for a game of bowling! Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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May 31 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Coding for AllLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required Join us as we learn the basics of coding and play some computer games! Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jun 1 1:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Family Day CelebrationLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required The Friends of The Rosedale Library invite you to "A Family Day Celebration." There will be different activities including Bingo and arts & crafts. Refreshments will be served. This program is made possible through the generous support of Council Member Donovan Richards. | ||||||||||||||||||
Jun 1 1:45PM --to-- 3:30PM Chess with Mr. FariadLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required All chess lovers are welcome to this program: advanced players, intermediate, and beginners. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jun 3 3:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Teen TimeLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required Join us as we do fun activities (like games and/or arts and crafts) for teens! Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jun 3 6:30PM --to-- 7:30PM Disco Divas featuring Roz BrownLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required Break out your bell bottoms and platforms to travel back to the '70s with Roz Brown to celebrate the disco divas of the decade with songs like "Hot Stuff," "Bad Girls," "Car Wash," "I Will Survive," and countless other disco favorites. | ||||||||||||||||||
 Jun 4 11:00AM --to-- 12:00PM Computer Class for Adults and SeniorsLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required Adults and seniors can learn the basics of computer usage including how to browse the Internet, set up email accounts, and more. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jun 5 3:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Children's Puppet Show with Puppeteer Nicola Rose McEldowneyLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required Join Miss Nicola the puppeteer for 45 minutes of puppet fun! We'll sing songs, read stories, play some dance games, and above all, meet lots of friendly puppets! This is for children ages 5 and under. Space is limited. Registration is required. | ||||||||||||||||||
 Jun 5 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Bring Your Story: Be a Statue for LibertyLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required Come join us as we make crafts that will transform us into Statues for Liberty! Learn about what the Statue of Liberty stands for and its significance. | ||||||||||||||||||
 Jun 6 4:00PM --to-- 5:30PM Summer Reading: Movies from Space!Location: Rosedale Registration: Not required Join us for movies that are out of this world! This program is part of Summer Reading 2019: A Universe of Stories. Refreshments will be served. | ||||||||||||||||||
Jun 7 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Bring Your Story: Coding Around the WorldLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required Ever wanted to travel the world, and see other cultures and heritages? Come join us as we play and code computer games that will teach us about other countries! | ||||||||||||||||||
 Jun 8 1:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Movie Matinee: "Brother Outsider"Location: Rosedale Registration: Not required The Friends of The Rosedale Library invite you to a screening of "Brother Outsider" (2003). Refreshments will be served. This program is made possible through the generous support of Council Member Donovan Richards. | ||||||||||||||||||
Jun 10 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM A Balloon Show with Nick The BalloonaticLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required In this fun-filled balloon show, Nick The Balloonatic will interact with children as he sculpts balloons, laughs, and jokes, making everyone feel special. Crazy hats, animals, and your favorite characters will be raffled off for children to take home. | ||||||||||||||||||
Jun 12 1:00PM --to-- 3:30PM STAR- Senior Theater Acting RepertoryLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required The Friends of The Rosedale Library invite you to a presentation by STAR - Senior Theater Acting Repertory. STAR will entertain, inspire, and educate you through short comedic one acts and sing-alongs. Refreshments will be served. This program is made possible through the generous support of Council Member Donovan Richards. | ||||||||||||||||||
Jun 12 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Bring Your Story: Packing Your SuitcaseLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required If you were traveling to somewhere else, where would you go, what would you bring with you, and what would you look forward to in a new country? Join us as we make suitcases while learning about other heritages and countries! | ||||||||||||||||||
Jun 17 3:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Bring Your Story: What the Future Will KnowLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required What would you want the future to see about you and your heritage? Join us, as we create the stories of us, and transform our “documents” into papers of old! | ||||||||||||||||||
Jun 19 3:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Jewelry WorkshopLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required Make your own piece of jewelry to keep or to give as a gift. All supplies will be included. | ||||||||||||||||||
Jun 19 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Bring Your Story: What’s Your Flag?Location: Rosedale Registration: Not required Create a flat that represents who you are! | ||||||||||||||||||
 Jun 24 3:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Summer Reading: Circuited Stars!Location: Rosedale Registration: Not required Join us for this special Teen Time, where we will wire together a bright constellation with circuitry and lights! This program is part of our Summer Reading Program. | ||||||||||||||||||
Jun 26 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Mr. Chris Musical ExperienceLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required Join Mr. Chris in an educational musical experience with hip-hop music, movement, storytelling, and interactive games for ages 6-12. Space is limited. Preregistration is required. | ||||||||||||||||||
Jun 27 6:00PM --to-- 8:00PM Summer Movie Nights with Assembly Member Alicia HyndmanLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required Please join Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman as she hosts movie nights at three libraries: Rosedale Laurelton Central Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jun 29 2:00PM --to-- 3:30PM Fused Glass Jewelry Making Workshop for AdultsLocation: Rosedale Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. Learn about and make fused glass jewelry. Materials will be provided. Preregistration is required; class is limited to 20 participants. | ||||||||||||||||||
Jul 2 11:00AM --to-- 12:00PM Computer Class for Adults and SeniorsLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required Adults and seniors can learn the basics of computer usage including how to browse the Internet, set up email accounts, and more. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jul 2 4:00PM --to-- 5:30PM Chess for AllLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required This program invites all chess lovers: beginners, advanced players, and those in between. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jul 3 11:30AM --to-- 12:30PM Summer Reading: Read to Me!Location: Rosedale Registration: Not required Children under 5 years old and their caregivers will enjoy a reading of picture books, interlaced with music, finger plays, and dancing. The program will end with age-appropriate arts and crafts, related to this year's Summer Reading Theme! Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jul 5 2:30PM --to-- 3:30PM Coding for AllLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required Join us as we learn the basics of coding and play some computer games! 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 1:00PM --to-- 3:00PM Summer Reading: PlaytimeLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required Children are invited to explore educational fun toys and coloring in a relaxing atmosphere. 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 1:30PM --to-- 3:00PM Learn to Play Chess with Mr. FariadLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required All chess lovers are welcome to this program. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jul 10 11:30AM --to-- 12:30PM Summer Reading: Storytime for Little Astronauts!Location: Rosedale Registration: Not required Come join us as we learn about rockets and space through a rocket-themed story time. This program is part of our Summer Reading Program. | ||||||||||||||||||
Jul 10 2:30PM --to-- 3:30PM Summer Reading: Frame Yourself In A Rocket!Location: Rosedale Registration: Not required Come join us as we make our own rocket picture frames! | ||||||||||||||||||
Jul 11 2:30PM --to-- 3:30PM Bowling for AllLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required Come join us for a game of bowling! 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 2:00PM --to-- 4:30PM Family Movie MatineeLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required Families can enjoy an afternoon of featured movies in a simulated movie theater! Bring your snacks. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jul 15 2:30PM --to-- 3:30PM Summer Reading: Crafts in SpaceLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required Come join us as we make crafts that are out of this world! This program is part of our Summer Reading Program. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jul 17 2:30PM --to-- 3:30PM Summer Reading: Create Your Own ConstellationLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required Come join us as we make our own constellations to take home. This program is part of our Summer Reading Program. | ||||||||||||||||||
 Jul 24 2:30PM --to-- 3:30PM Summer Reading: Make Your Own Telescope!Location: Rosedale Registration: Not required Come join us as we make our own personal telescopes and learn about the night sky! This program is part of our Summer Reading Program. | ||||||||||||||||||
Jul 31 2:30PM --to-- 3:30PM Summer Reading: Astronaut Helmets!Location: Rosedale Registration: Not required Come join us as we create astronaut helmets that we can all wear! Create your helmet and take off into space! This program is part of our Summer Reading Program. | ||||||||||||||||||
Aug 7 2:30PM --to-- 3:30PM Summer Reading: Galaxy BraceletsLocation: Rosedale Registration: Not required Come join us as we make space-themed bracelets! This program is part of our Summer Reading Program. | ||||||||||||||||||
Aug 14 2:30PM --to-- 3:30PM Summer Reading: Glow in the Dark Lacing!Location: Rosedale Registration: Not required Come join us as we lace together constellations that glow in the dark! This program is part of our Summer Reading Program. | ||||||||||||||||||
Aug 21 2:30PM --to-- 3:30PM Summer Reading: The Force Awakens!Location: Rosedale Registration: Not required Come join us as we prepare to become Jedi masters and make our own lightsabers! This program is part of our Summer Reading Program. | ||||||||||||||||||
Aug 28 2:30PM --to-- 3:30PM Summer Reading: Alien Invasion in a Box!Location: Rosedale Registration: Not required Come join us as we compete to create and show off the coolest alien made from the materials in a box of random space junk! This program is part of our Summer Reading Program. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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. Alicia Hyndman HyndmanA@nyassembly.gov | |
District Office 232-06A Merrick Boulevard Jamaica NY, 11413 phone: (718) 723-5412 fax: (718) 723-5465 | Albany Office LOB, Room 820 Albany NY, 12248 phone: (518) 455-4451 fax: (518) 455-5522 |
| 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 | ||
