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89-11 Merrick Boulevard

Jamaica, NY 11432

(718) 990-0700   Wheelchair Accessible

Mon9:00 AM-9:00 PM
Tue1:00 PM-9:00 PM
Wed9:00 AM-9:00 PM
Thu9:00 AM-9:00 PM
Fri9:00 AM-7:00 PM
Sat9:00 AM-7:00 PM
Sun12:00 PM-5:00 PM
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Enrich Your Life Today
Welcome to Queens Library
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Enrich Your Life Today
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Memory Collage Workshop

Artist Alacia Stubbs demonstrates how to combine magazine pictures, paint, text and your own found objects to create a collage book of your cherished memories. Develop the technical skills to create a very personalized account of your life and a permanent record for your loved ones.

May 14 @ 2:30 PM

Homework Lab

Finish homework or work on a project at Homework Lab! Laptops will be available for use.

May 14 @ 3:30 PM, May 16 @ 3:30 PM, May 21 @ 3:30 PM, May 23 @ 3:30 PM, May 28 @ 3:30 PM

Book "Tasting" Party

Children in grades 1-6 celebrate Children's Week by "sampling" some of the year's best books and voting for their favorites. Space is limited; tickets will be distibuted at the door.

May 14 @ 4:30 PM

Introduction to PowerPoint

In this two-session workshop, participants will learn how to create a slide show, add photos and images and create handouts. Basic computer skills are required. The class runs from 6:00-7:30PM. Preregistration is required by phone or in person at the Cyber Center desk on Tuesday evenings. For details, please call 718-990-0769.

May 14 @ 6:00 PM

Small Business Workshop

Do you have an idea for a business? This workshop will teach you how to develop a business plan, create a demand for a product or service, set goals and objectives, create budgets and timelines, identify ...

May 14 @ 7:00 PM, May 21 @ 7:00 PM, May 28 @ 7:00 PM, Jun 4 @ 7:00 PM, Jun 11 @ 7:00 PM

Google Tips and Tricks

In this single-session workshop, participants will learn about different Google tools, including sharing documents online, organizing your medical records and much more. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are required. Preregistration is required by phone at 718-990-0769 or in person at the Cyber Center desk.

May 15 @ 9:30 AM

How Well Do You Know Your Job Skills?

In this competitive job market, it is vitally important not only to know what your job skills are, but also be able to market them to potential employers. This workshop will teach you how to identify and promote your strengths. Please call 718-990-8625 for more information.

May 15 @ 10:00 AM

Rabbit Tales

Children ages 3-5 with a parent or other adult caregiver listen to traditional songs and stories about rabbits and write a song to sing together.

May 15 @ 10:00 AM

Sewing Circle for Women (in Bengali)

Learn how to turn sewing skills into a career and earn money working for yourself. Bring your friends!

May 15 @ 10:00 AM, May 22 @ 10:00 AM, May 29 @ 10:00 AM

Zoo World Crafts (Manualidades del Zoologico) with Paula Yepes

Artist Paula Yepes leads children ages 3-5 years in a crafts workshop inspired by the animal world that teaches vocabulary and concepts in Spanish. Space is limited and available first come, first served.

May 15 @ 11:00 AM

Directions

F Train Train to the 169th street station

From the West: Take the Midtown Tunnel to the Long Island Expressway to the Grand Central Parkway East. Exit GCP at Parsons Blvd. Take service road to the light (Parsons.) Turn right; continue south to Hillside Ave. Make a left onto Hillside and continue to Merrick Blvd, turn right. Drive two blocks down, the Library entrance is between 89th and 90th Aves.


For directions from other locations please contact the Information Desk at 718-990-0778

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