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Events at Astoria Library

Today

Date Program Description
02/09/10
1:30PM
Census Jobs Test Session  [Add to My Events]
Proctored test for 2010 Census job seekers. Preregistration is required. Please call 1-866-861-2010 or visit www.2010censusjobs.gov for more details.

For Adults

Date Program Description
02/09/10
1:30PM
Census Jobs Test Session  [Add to My Events]
Proctored test for 2010 Census job seekers. Preregistration is required. Please call 1-866-861-2010 or visit www.2010censusjobs.gov for more details.
02/12/10
2:00PM
Horacio Laguna Performs Love Songs  [Add to My Events]
Guitarist Horacio Laguna offers a pre-Valentine's Day serenade with a medley of love songs like "Besame Mucho," "Fly Me to the Moon," "Speak Softly My Love," and more.
02/16/10
1:30PM
Census Jobs Test Session  [Add to My Events]
Proctored test for 2010 Census job seekers. Preregistration is required. Please call 1-866-861-2010 or visit www.2010censusjobs.gov for more details.
02/18/10
11:00AM
Council Member Peter Vallone Jr.'s Mobile Office  [Add to My Events]
Representatives from Queens Council Member Peter Vallone Jr.'s Winter Mobile Office are coming to your library. The mobile office serves as a satellite for Vallone's district office offering useful pamphlets and services, a forum to offer up community concerns and an additional opportunity to interact with Vallone's staff.
02/23/10
1:30PM
Census Jobs Test Session  [Add to My Events]
Proctored test for 2010 Census job seekers. Preregistration is required. Please call 1-866-861-2010 or visit www.2010censusjobs.gov for more details.
03/12/10
4:00PM
Astronomy for Everyone  [Add to My Events]
Astrophysicist Kevin Manning, a former consultant with NASA, has always been passionate about astronomy, and wants to share his excitement. Learn about the size and scale of the universe, the stars, and other celestial wonders using hands-on activities and amazing visuals.
03/25/10
2:00PM
Dieting Demons: Understanding Why Diets Don't Work  [Add to My Events]
Holistic Health and Nutrition Educator, Milvi Vehik discusses the dietary traps that consumers fall prey to as they try to navigate a marketing maze that all too often leads to deprivation, denial and a disproportionate emphasis on will power.
07/14/10
11:00AM
Introduction to Yoga  [Add to My Events]
Certified yoga instructor Irene Failenbogen teaches basic yoga techniques and exercises. Bring a mat or towel, wear work-out clothes and sneakers. Preregistration required. Participants should attend both sessions.
07/21/10
11:00AM
Introduction to Yoga  [Add to My Events]
Certified yoga instructor Irene Failenbogen teaches basic yoga techniques and exercises. Bring a mat or towel, wear work-out clothes and sneakers. Preregistration required. Participants should attend both sessions.

For Teens

Date Program Description
02/11/10
4:00PM
Open Mike Poetry Night for Teens  [Add to My Events]
Have fun at this open mike for teens only!
02/18/10
11:00AM
Council Member Peter Vallone Jr.'s Mobile Office  [Add to My Events]
Representatives from Queens Council Member Peter Vallone Jr.'s Winter Mobile Office are coming to your library. The mobile office serves as a satellite for Vallone's district office offering useful pamphlets and services, a forum to offer up community concerns and an additional opportunity to interact with Vallone's staff.
03/12/10
4:00PM
Astronomy for Everyone  [Add to My Events]
Astrophysicist Kevin Manning, a former consultant with NASA, has always been passionate about astronomy, and wants to share his excitement. Learn about the size and scale of the universe, the stars, and other celestial wonders using hands-on activities and amazing visuals.
03/25/10
2:00PM
Dieting Demons: Understanding Why Diets Don't Work  [Add to My Events]
Holistic Health and Nutrition Educator, Milvi Vehik discusses the dietary traps that consumers fall prey to as they try to navigate a marketing maze that all too often leads to deprivation, denial and a disproportionate emphasis on will power.

For Kids

Date Program Description
02/12/10
4:00PM
Valentine's Day Celebration  [Add to My Events]
Valentine's Day celebration for children and their families. Program includes poetry readings, games, and craft.
02/17/10
3:30PM
Energy 101  [Add to My Events]
Energy and Electricity – how it works, where it comes from and how to make more of it. Make your own solar car to take home! Attend all 3 days. For students ages 9 to 14. Funded by a grant from NY Power Authority.
02/18/10
11:00AM
Council Member Peter Vallone Jr.'s Mobile Office  [Add to My Events]
Representatives from Queens Council Member Peter Vallone Jr.'s Winter Mobile Office are coming to your library. The mobile office serves as a satellite for Vallone's district office offering useful pamphlets and services, a forum to offer up community concerns and an additional opportunity to interact with Vallone's staff.
02/18/10
3:30PM
Energy 101  [Add to My Events]
Energy and Electricity – how it works, where it comes from and how to make more of it. Make your own solar car to take home! Attend all 3 days. For students ages 9 to 14. Funded by a grant from NY Power Authority.
02/19/10
3:30PM
Energy 101  [Add to My Events]
Energy and Electricity – how it works, where it comes from and how to make more of it. Make your own solar car to take home! Attend all 3 days. For students ages 9 to 14. Funded by a grant from NY Power Authority.
02/19/10
4:00PM
Rainforest Butterflies  [Add to My Events]
Participants will glimpse into the tremendous beauty and variety contained in the butterfly world (and natural world in general) using displays of tropical rainforest butterflies collected during expeditions to Amazonian Peru, Costa Rica and Guyana. For ages 8 to 14.
03/03/10
10:30AM
Story Time for Toddlers  [Add to My Events]
Story time program for children 18 months-3 years. Program includes finger rhymes, games, and craft.
03/04/10
10:30AM
Picture Book Story Time  [Add to My Events]
Story time for children 3-5 yrs old. Program include finger rhymes, grames, and craft.
03/10/10
10:30AM
Story Time for Toddlers  [Add to My Events]
Story time program for children 18 months-3 years. Program includes finger rhymes, games, and craft.
03/11/10
10:30AM
Picture Book Story Time  [Add to My Events]
Story time for children 3-5 yrs old. Program include finger rhymes, grames, and craft.
03/12/10
4:00PM
Astronomy for Everyone  [Add to My Events]
Astrophysicist Kevin Manning, a former consultant with NASA, has always been passionate about astronomy, and wants to share his excitement. Learn about the size and scale of the universe, the stars, and other celestial wonders using hands-on activities and amazing visuals.
03/17/10
10:30AM
Story Time for Toddlers  [Add to My Events]
Story time program for children 18 months-3 years. Program includes finger rhymes, games, and craft.
03/18/10
10:30AM
Picture Book Story Time  [Add to My Events]
Story time for children 3-5 yrs old. Program include finger rhymes, grames, and craft.
03/24/10
10:30AM
Story Time for Toddlers  [Add to My Events]
Story time program for children 18 months-3 years. Program includes finger rhymes, games, and craft.
03/25/10
10:30AM
Picture Book Story Time  [Add to My Events]
Story time for children 3-5 yrs old. Program include finger rhymes, grames, and craft.
03/25/10
2:00PM
Dieting Demons: Understanding Why Diets Don't Work  [Add to My Events]
Holistic Health and Nutrition Educator, Milvi Vehik discusses the dietary traps that consumers fall prey to as they try to navigate a marketing maze that all too often leads to deprivation, denial and a disproportionate emphasis on will power.
03/31/10
10:30AM
Story Time for Toddlers  [Add to My Events]
Story time program for children 18 months-3 years. Program includes finger rhymes, games, and craft.

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