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Today

Date Program Description
02/09/10
4:00PM
Manga and Anme Club  [Add to My Events]
If you enjoy drawing, watching anime, or reading Japanese comics, this is the club for you! Every week is different. We’d love to see you there!
02/09/10
4:00PM
Chinese New Year  [Add to My Events]
Celebrate the Chinese New Year with awesome Chinese stories and crafts.

For Adults

Date Program Description
02/11/10
3:00PM
Adult Knitting and Crocheting Group  [Add to My Events]
Love to knit? Wild for crochet? You are invited to join our knitting and crocheting circle. Meet fellow crafters, show off your works-in-progress, and share advice while you work on your projects. Bring your own materials.
02/11/10
6:30PM
Computer Classes for Spanish Speakers  [Add to My Events]
Three computer classes in Spanish. Preregistration in person at the Cyber Center Reference Desk starting 2/4 at 9 AM. 2/11-Intro to Computers; 2/18-Navigating the Internet; 2/25-Creating Your Own E-Mail Account. Funding for these programs is provided via donations to the Queens Library Foundation.
02/12/10
2:00PM
Job Information Center Orientation - Winter Series  [Add to My Events]
What is the Job Information Center and what does it do? Find out at an interactive orientation about its services: career resources including workshops in English and Spanish; assistance with your job searching; Job Information Center resources of books, newspapers, pathfinders, bookmarks and brochures, resume/cover letter reviews; Queens Workforce 1 information.
02/13/10
2:30PM
The Banjo Rascals Variety Show  [Add to My Events]
The Banjo Rascals are known for their distinctive toe-tapping music and exquisite three-part harmony. Enjoy the great American music of Gershwin, Porter, Armstrong, Cash & Carter, The Everly Brothers and more.
02/18/10
3:00PM
Discover Your Career Potential - Winter Series  [Add to My Events]
Take the Career Exploration Inventory, a self-scored, easy-to-use survey guide to choosing a career based on your interests and experiences.
02/18/10
6:30PM
Computer Classes for Spanish Speakers  [Add to My Events]
Three computer classes in Spanish. Preregistration in person at the Cyber Center Reference Desk starting 2/4 at 9 AM. 2/11-Intro to Computers; 2/18-Navigating the Internet; 2/25-Creating Your Own E-Mail Account. Funding for these programs is provided via donations to the Queens Library Foundation.
02/18/10
6:30PM
Letting Go of Anger  [Add to My Events]
Learn how to recognize and let go of unresolved anger and create a positive state of mind. A Coping Skills program for Adults conducted by Panic Relief Inc.
02/20/10
3:00PM
Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concert Series: Harlem Quartet, A Sphinx Ensemble  [Add to My Events]
The Harlem Quartet, an innovative and daring all-Black and Latino string quartet comprised of First-Place Laureates of the Sphinx Competition, will perform classical and jazz music by African-American and Latino composers.
02/21/10
2:00PM
Open Mic for Poets on Sunday at Central An Open Reading  [Add to My Events]
Harrison Young will be reading his work. All are invited to participate in this free open mic poetry event until 4 p.m.
02/22/10
6:30PM
Mystery Book Discussion Group  [Add to My Events]
Join us for a discussion of Walter Mosleys' "Devil in a Blue Dress." "I thought that there might be some justice for a black man if he had money to grease it. Money isn't a sure bet but it's the closest to God that I've seen in this world." Devil in a Blue Dress (1990) Ch 18. Monday, February 22, 2010 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
02/22/10
6:30PM
Polish Your Resume - Winter Series  [Add to My Events]
Bring a copy of your resume on disk; volunteers will guide you through editing and producing a professional quality resume using Cyber Center computers. Must have keyboard, mouse experience. Preregistration in the Job Information Center.
02/22/10
7:00PM
Job Information Center Orientation - Winter Series  [Add to My Events]
What is the Job Information Center and what does it do? Find out at an interactive orientation about its services: career resources including workshops in English and Spanish; assistance with your job searching; Job Information Center resources of books, newspapers, pathfinders, bookmarks and brochures, resume/cover letter reviews; Queens Workforce 1 information.
02/23/10
6:30PM
Overcoming Circumstances in Today's Volatile Economy  [Add to My Events]
Learn how attitudes, current thoughts and situations affect panic and anxiety and how to create a positive state of mind.
02/25/10
3:00PM
Adult Knitting and Crocheting Group  [Add to My Events]
Love to knit? Wild for crochet? You are invited to join our knitting and crocheting circle. Meet fellow crafters, show off your works-in-progress, and share advice while you work on your projects. Bring your own materials.
02/25/10
6:30PM
Computer Classes for Spanish Speakers  [Add to My Events]
Three computer classes in Spanish. Preregistration in person at the Cyber Center Reference Desk starting 2/4 at 9 AM. 2/11-Intro to Computers; 2/18-Navigating the Internet; 2/25-Creating Your Own E-Mail Account. Funding for these programs is provided via donations to the Queens Library Foundation.
02/27/10
11:00AM
Poetry Discussion Group  [Add to My Events]
Come and experience a lively and informal discussion of your favorite poetry. The Poetry Discussion Group will discuss poems by a selected poet or about a selected topic. Meet last Saturday of every month from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Area A at Central Library. On January 30, we'll discuss three poems by Emily Dickinson, including "Because I Could Not Stop for Death." Bring any poems you like by the author.
02/27/10
2:00PM
Discover Your Career Potential - Winter Series  [Add to My Events]
Take the Career Exploration Inventory, a self-scored, easy-to-use survey guide to choosing a career based on your interests and experiences.
03/05/10
3:00PM
Job Information Center Orientation - Winter Series  [Add to My Events]
What is the Job Information Center and what does it do? Find out at an interactive orientation about its services: career resources including workshops in English and Spanish; assistance with your job searching; Job Information Center resources of books, newspapers, pathfinders, bookmarks and brochures, resume/cover letter reviews; Queens Workforce 1 information.
03/06/10
2:00PM
Harlem On My Mind  [Add to My Events]
Xoregos Performing Company celebrates the Harlem Renaissance in this presentation of poetry by women writers of that era (Georgia Douglas Johnson, Gwendolyn Bennett and others), some poetry of Langston Hughes, three short plays commissioned for this program and a musical component featuring Early Songs by Ellington, Gershwin and Berlin.
03/07/10
3:00PM
Sunday Concerts @ Central: Simply Skins, Daughters of the Drum  [Add to My Events]
Master Percussionist Linda Austin leads this all-female group of percussionists in this performance of world rhythms.
03/11/10
3:00PM
Adult Knitting and Crocheting Group  [Add to My Events]
Love to knit? Wild for crochet? You are invited to join our knitting and crocheting circle. Meet fellow crafters, show off your works-in-progress, and share advice while you work on your projects. Bring your own materials.
03/11/10
6:30PM
Microsoft Word 2007 for Spanish Speakers  [Add to My Events]
Three computer classes in Spanish: Preregistration in person at the Cyber Center Reference Desk on March 4 starting at 9 AM: 3/11-Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007; 3/18-Creating and Saving Documents; 3/25-Working with Tables and Printing. Attendees should have basic computer skills, such as being able to use the keyboard and the mouse, and to open and close applications. Funding for these programs is provided via donations to the Queens Library Foundation.
03/13/10
10:30AM
Improve Your Writing Skills  [Add to My Events]
Please join us for an interactive workshop on improving your writing skills. You need not attend on consecutive Saturdays. A two part series: Session I - Basic Grammer and Punctuation; Session II - Writing a Cover Letter
03/14/10
2:00PM
Open Mic for Poets on Sunday at Central An Open Reading  [Add to My Events]
Inge Judd will be reading her work. All are invited to participate in this free open mic poetry event until 4 p.m.
03/15/10
6:30PM
How to Search the Internet to Find a Job - Winter Series  [Add to My Events]
The Job Information Center in collaboration with New York Cares will help you find the most useful Web sites when job hunting. You must have basic computer skills and bring your resume. Seating limited; preregistration required. Topics: introduction to Internet job searching; job search assessment; job sites and resumes; applying for jobs; practice session.
03/16/10
3:00PM
Discover Your Career Potential - Winter Series  [Add to My Events]
Take the Career Exploration Inventory, a self-scored, easy-to-use survey guide to choosing a career based on your interests and experiences.
03/18/10
6:30PM
Microsoft Word 2007 for Spanish Speakers  [Add to My Events]
Three computer classes in Spanish: Preregistration in person at the Cyber Center Reference Desk on March 4 starting at 9 AM: 3/11-Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007; 3/18-Creating and Saving Documents; 3/25-Working with Tables and Printing. Attendees should have basic computer skills, such as being able to use the keyboard and the mouse, and to open and close applications. Funding for these programs is provided via donations to the Queens Library Foundation.
03/20/10
10:30AM
Improve Your Writing Skills  [Add to My Events]
Please join us for an interactive workshop on improving your writing skills. You need not attend on consecutive Saturdays. A two part series: Session I - Basic Grammer and Punctuation; Session II - Writing a Cover Letter
03/20/10
3:00PM
Irish Music & Dance  [Add to My Events]
Celebrate Irish culture with this lively performance of Irish stepdancing and traditional Irish music performed by students of the Acosta School of Irish Music and Dance.
03/22/10
11:00AM
What You Need to Know About Hearing Loss  [Add to My Events]
Come to this hearing loss workshop, where you'll learn facts about hearing loss, how to protect your hearing, and community resources.
03/22/10
6:30PM
Polish Your Resume - Winter Series  [Add to My Events]
Bring a copy of your resume on disk; volunteers will guide you through editing and producing a professional quality resume using Cyber Center computers. Must have keyboard, mouse experience. Preregistration in the Job Information Center.
03/22/10
7:00PM
Discover Your Career Potential - Winter Series  [Add to My Events]
Take the Career Exploration Inventory, a self-scored, easy-to-use survey guide to choosing a career based on your interests and experiences.
03/25/10
3:00PM
Adult Knitting and Crocheting Group  [Add to My Events]
Love to knit? Wild for crochet? You are invited to join our knitting and crocheting circle. Meet fellow crafters, show off your works-in-progress, and share advice while you work on your projects. Bring your own materials.
03/25/10
6:30PM
Microsoft Word 2007 for Spanish Speakers  [Add to My Events]
Three computer classes in Spanish: Preregistration in person at the Cyber Center Reference Desk on March 4 starting at 9 AM: 3/11-Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007; 3/18-Creating and Saving Documents; 3/25-Working with Tables and Printing. Attendees should have basic computer skills, such as being able to use the keyboard and the mouse, and to open and close applications. Funding for these programs is provided via donations to the Queens Library Foundation.
03/27/10
11:00AM
Poetry Discussion Group  [Add to My Events]
Come and experience a lively and informal discussion of your favorite poetry. The Poetry Discussion Group will discuss poems by a selected poet or about a selected topic. Meet last Saturday of every month from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Area A at Central Library. On January 30, we'll discuss three poems by Emily Dickinson, including "Because I Could Not Stop for Death." Bring any poems you like by the author.
03/27/10
3:00PM
Job Information Center Orientation - Winter Series  [Add to My Events]
What is the Job Information Center and what does it do? Find out at an interactive orientation about its services: career resources including workshops in English and Spanish; assistance with your job searching; Job Information Center resources of books, newspapers, pathfinders, bookmarks and brochures, resume/cover letter reviews; Queens Workforce 1 information.
03/27/10
3:00PM
Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concerts: Slavic Soul Party  [Add to My Events]
This group of 10 people that is strong, black, white, male and female, Gypsy and gadjo – has a new vision for brass band and vocals that combine funk, virtuosity, and soul beyond borders.
04/01/10
6:00PM
Financial Literacy Workshops - 4 Sessions  [Add to My Events]
LaGuardia Community College/CUNY-Financial Literacy Workshops: Taking Control of your Finances; Understanding Credit; Investing-starting with the basics; Starting your own business.
04/08/10
3:00PM
Adult Knitting and Crocheting Group  [Add to My Events]
Love to knit? Wild for crochet? You are invited to join our knitting and crocheting circle. Meet fellow crafters, show off your works-in-progress, and share advice while you work on your projects. Bring your own materials.
04/08/10
6:00PM
Financial Literacy Workshops - 4 Sessions  [Add to My Events]
LaGuardia Community College/CUNY-Financial Literacy Workshops: Taking Control of your Finances; Understanding Credit; Investing-starting with the basics; Starting your own business.
04/10/10
10:30AM
Improve Your Writing Skills  [Add to My Events]
Please join us for an interactive workshop on improving your writing skills. You need not attend on consecutive Saturdays. A two part series: Session I - Basic Grammer and Punctuation; Session II - Writing a Cover Letter
04/10/10
11:30AM
Basics of Homeownership: What You Need to Know to Get Started  [Add to My Events]
The Chhaya Community Development Corporation presents a workshop designed for the first-time homebuyer and covers what you need to know about home ownership.
04/11/10
3:00PM
Sunday Concerts @ Central: Raya Brass Band  [Add to My Events]
Experience the swirling, carnivalesque, dynamic wedding, dance and celebratory music of northern Greece and the southern Balkans with a sound that is deliberate, funky and wildly danceable.
04/14/10
10:00AM
10 Steps to Starting Your Own Business  [Add to My Events]
In partnership with the NYC Business Solutions. Join us to learn how to start your own business. Topics: Registering your business; business plan & marketing; permits & licensing and more.
04/15/10
6:00PM
Financial Literacy Workshops - 4 Sessions  [Add to My Events]
LaGuardia Community College/CUNY-Financial Literacy Workshops: Taking Control of your Finances; Understanding Credit; Investing-starting with the basics; Starting your own business.
04/17/10
10:30AM
Improve Your Writing Skills  [Add to My Events]
Please join us for an interactive workshop on improving your writing skills. You need not attend on consecutive Saturdays. A two part series: Session I - Basic Grammer and Punctuation; Session II - Writing a Cover Letter
04/18/10
2:00PM
Open Mic for Poets on Sunday at Central An Open Reading  [Add to My Events]
Norman Stock will be reading his work. All are invited to participate in this free open mic poetry event until 4 p.m.
04/19/10
11:00AM
Visual Impairment: What You Need to Know  [Add to My Events]
A discussion workshop on the common types and causes of vision loss. Find out about available community resources.
04/22/10
3:00PM
Adult Knitting and Crocheting Group  [Add to My Events]
Love to knit? Wild for crochet? You are invited to join our knitting and crocheting circle. Meet fellow crafters, show off your works-in-progress, and share advice while you work on your projects. Bring your own materials.
04/22/10
6:00PM
Financial Literacy Workshops - 4 Sessions  [Add to My Events]
LaGuardia Community College/CUNY-Financial Literacy Workshops: Taking Control of your Finances; Understanding Credit; Investing-starting with the basics; Starting your own business.
04/24/10
11:00AM
Poetry Discussion Group  [Add to My Events]
Come and experience a lively and informal discussion of your favorite poetry. The Poetry Discussion Group will discuss poems by a selected poet or about a selected topic. Meet last Saturday of every month from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Area A at Central Library. On January 30, we'll discuss three poems by Emily Dickinson, including "Because I Could Not Stop for Death." Bring any poems you like by the author.
04/29/10
6:00PM
Financial Literacy Workshops - 4 Sessions  [Add to My Events]
LaGuardia Community College/CUNY-Financial Literacy Workshops: Taking Control of your Finances; Understanding Credit; Investing-starting with the basics; Starting your own business.
05/02/10
3:00PM
Sunday Concerts @ Central: Quarteto Moderno  [Add to My Events]
Led by acclaimed guitarist/vocalist Richard Boukas, this cutting-edge contemporary Brazilian Jazz ensemble presents fresh interpretations of samba, baião, choro, frevo, maracatu, marcha and guarânia in their performance of original compositions and staple Brazilian repertoire of legendary composers from Pixinguinha to the living genius Hermeto Pascoal.
05/08/10
10:30AM
Improve Your Writing Skills  [Add to My Events]
Please join us for an interactive workshop on improving your writing skills. You need not attend on consecutive Saturdays. A two part series: Session I - Basic Grammer and Punctuation; Session II - Writing a Cover Letter
05/15/10
10:30AM
Improve Your Writing Skills  [Add to My Events]
Please join us for an interactive workshop on improving your writing skills. You need not attend on consecutive Saturdays. A two part series: Session I - Basic Grammer and Punctuation; Session II - Writing a Cover Letter
05/22/10
11:00AM
Poetry Discussion Group  [Add to My Events]
Come and experience a lively and informal discussion of your favorite poetry. The Poetry Discussion Group will discuss poems by a selected poet or about a selected topic. Meet last Saturday of every month from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Area A at Central Library. On January 30, we'll discuss three poems by Emily Dickinson, including "Because I Could Not Stop for Death." Bring any poems you like by the author.
05/29/10
11:00AM
Poetry Discussion Group  [Add to My Events]
Come and experience a lively and informal discussion of your favorite poetry. The Poetry Discussion Group will discuss poems by a selected poet or about a selected topic. Meet last Saturday of every month from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Area A at Central Library. On January 30, we'll discuss three poems by Emily Dickinson, including "Because I Could Not Stop for Death." Bring any poems you like by the author.
06/06/10
3:00PM
Sunday Concerts @ Central: Steel Sensation  [Add to My Events]
Queens-based Trinidadian Steel Pan Band performs an eclectic mix of calpyso, reggae, jazz and more.
06/26/10
11:00AM
Poetry Discussion Group  [Add to My Events]
Come and experience a lively and informal discussion of your favorite poetry. The Poetry Discussion Group will discuss poems by a selected poet or about a selected topic. Meet last Saturday of every month from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Area A at Central Library. On January 30, we'll discuss three poems by Emily Dickinson, including "Because I Could Not Stop for Death." Bring any poems you like by the author.
07/11/10
3:00PM
Sunday Concerts @ Central: Eddie & The Starlites  [Add to My Events]
First formed in 1957, their 1958 recording "To Make A Long Story Short" was the first release on Scepter records and one of the top 10 songs on the charts of Billboard Magazine. Eddie & The Starlites revisit the romantic era of rhythm & blues featuring an incredible variety of songs, performing the music of Curtis Mayfield, Tony Williams, Gamble & Huff, Smokey Robinson, -- giants in the field of songwriting.

For Teens

Date Program Description
02/09/10
4:00PM
Manga and Anme Club  [Add to My Events]
If you enjoy drawing, watching anime, or reading Japanese comics, this is the club for you! Every week is different. We’d love to see you there!
02/10/10
4:00PM
Teen Games  [Add to My Events]
Spend the afternoon playing games at the library! We offer PlayStation 2, Wii, and various board games.
02/11/10
4:00PM
Teen Zine  [Add to My Events]
If you enjoy writing or drawing, or if you like the idea of publishing a magazine, we would love to publish you in our zine.
02/12/10
4:00PM
Story Sharers  [Add to My Events]
Children and teens share stories and the pleasure of reading together. Teens can earn community service hours by participating. Meet in the Auditorium, Lower Level.
02/20/10
3:00PM
Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concert Series: Harlem Quartet, A Sphinx Ensemble  [Add to My Events]
The Harlem Quartet, an innovative and daring all-Black and Latino string quartet comprised of First-Place Laureates of the Sphinx Competition, will perform classical and jazz music by African-American and Latino composers.
02/21/10
2:00PM
Open Mic for Poets on Sunday at Central An Open Reading  [Add to My Events]
Harrison Young will be reading his work. All are invited to participate in this free open mic poetry event until 4 p.m.
02/23/10
4:00PM
Manga and Anme Club  [Add to My Events]
If you enjoy drawing, watching anime, or reading Japanese comics, this is the club for you! Every week is different. We’d love to see you there!
02/24/10
4:00PM
Teen Games  [Add to My Events]
Spend the afternoon playing games at the library! We offer PlayStation 2, Wii, and various board games.
02/25/10
4:00PM
Teen Zine  [Add to My Events]
If you enjoy writing or drawing, or if you like the idea of publishing a magazine, we would love to publish you in our zine.
02/26/10
4:00PM
Story Sharers  [Add to My Events]
Children and teens share stories and the pleasure of reading together. Teens can earn community service hours by participating. Meet in the Auditorium, Lower Level.
03/02/10
4:00PM
Manga and Anime Club  [Add to My Events]
If you enjoy drawing, watching anime, or reading Japanese comics, this is the club for you! Every week is different and we’d love to see you there.
03/03/10
4:00PM
Teen Games  [Add to My Events]
Spend the afternoon playing games at the library! We offer PlayStation 2, Wii, and various board games.
03/04/10
4:00PM
Teen Zine  [Add to My Events]
If you enjoy writing or drawing, or if you like the idea of publishing a magazine, we would love to publish you in our zine.
03/05/10
4:00PM
Story Sharers  [Add to My Events]
Children and teens share stories and the pleasure of reading together. Teens can earn community service hours by participating.
03/06/10
2:00PM
Harlem On My Mind  [Add to My Events]
Xoregos Performing Company celebrates the Harlem Renaissance in this presentation of poetry by women writers of that era (Georgia Douglas Johnson, Gwendolyn Bennett and others), some poetry of Langston Hughes, three short plays commissioned for this program and a musical component featuring Early Songs by Ellington, Gershwin and Berlin.
03/07/10
3:00PM
Sunday Concerts @ Central: Simply Skins, Daughters of the Drum  [Add to My Events]
Master Percussionist Linda Austin leads this all-female group of percussionists in this performance of world rhythms.
03/09/10
4:00PM
Manga and Anime Club  [Add to My Events]
If you enjoy drawing, watching anime, or reading Japanese comics, this is the club for you! Every week is different and we’d love to see you there.
03/10/10
4:00PM
Teen Games  [Add to My Events]
Spend the afternoon playing games at the library! We offer PlayStation 2, Wii, and various board games.
03/11/10
4:00PM
Teen Zine  [Add to My Events]
If you enjoy writing or drawing, or if you like the idea of publishing a magazine, we would love to publish you in our zine.
03/12/10
4:00PM
Story Sharers  [Add to My Events]
Children and teens share stories and the pleasure of reading together. Teens can earn community service hours by participating.
03/13/10
10:30AM
Improve Your Writing Skills  [Add to My Events]
Please join us for an interactive workshop on improving your writing skills. You need not attend on consecutive Saturdays. A two part series: Session I - Basic Grammer and Punctuation; Session II - Writing a Cover Letter
03/14/10
2:00PM
Open Mic for Poets on Sunday at Central An Open Reading  [Add to My Events]
Inge Judd will be reading her work. All are invited to participate in this free open mic poetry event until 4 p.m.
03/15/10
4:00PM
Teen Advisory Board  [Add to My Events]
Do you have an opinion about the Library? We want to hear what you have to say! Join us for the Teen Advisory Board meeting once a month and be heard.
03/16/10
4:00PM
Manga and Anime Club  [Add to My Events]
If you enjoy drawing, watching anime, or reading Japanese comics, this is the club for you! Every week is different and we’d love to see you there.
03/17/10
4:00PM
Teen Games  [Add to My Events]
Spend the afternoon playing games at the library! We offer PlayStation 2, Wii, and various board games.
03/18/10
4:00PM
Teen Zine  [Add to My Events]
If you enjoy writing or drawing, or if you like the idea of publishing a magazine, we would love to publish you in our zine.
03/19/10
4:00PM
Story Sharers  [Add to My Events]
Children and teens share stories and the pleasure of reading together. Teens can earn community service hours by participating.
03/20/10
10:30AM
Improve Your Writing Skills  [Add to My Events]
Please join us for an interactive workshop on improving your writing skills. You need not attend on consecutive Saturdays. A two part series: Session I - Basic Grammer and Punctuation; Session II - Writing a Cover Letter
03/20/10
3:00PM
Irish Music & Dance  [Add to My Events]
Celebrate Irish culture with this lively performance of Irish stepdancing and traditional Irish music performed by students of the Acosta School of Irish Music and Dance.
03/23/10
4:00PM
Manga and Anime Club  [Add to My Events]
If you enjoy drawing, watching anime, or reading Japanese comics, this is the club for you! Every week is different and we’d love to see you there.
03/24/10
4:00PM
Teen Games  [Add to My Events]
Spend the afternoon playing games at the library! We offer PlayStation 2, Wii, and various board games.
03/25/10
4:00PM
Teen Zine  [Add to My Events]
If you enjoy writing or drawing, or if you like the idea of publishing a magazine, we would love to publish you in our zine.
03/26/10
4:00PM
Story Sharers  [Add to My Events]
Children and teens share stories and the pleasure of reading together. Teens can earn community service hours by participating.
03/27/10
3:00PM
Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concerts: Slavic Soul Party  [Add to My Events]
This group of 10 people that is strong, black, white, male and female, Gypsy and gadjo – has a new vision for brass band and vocals that combine funk, virtuosity, and soul beyond borders.
03/30/10
4:00PM
Manga and Anime Club  [Add to My Events]
If you enjoy drawing, watching anime, or reading Japanese comics, this is the club for you! Every week is different and we’d love to see you there.
03/31/10
4:00PM
Teen Games  [Add to My Events]
Spend the afternoon playing games at the library! We offer PlayStation 2, Wii, and various board games.
04/10/10
10:30AM
Improve Your Writing Skills  [Add to My Events]
Please join us for an interactive workshop on improving your writing skills. You need not attend on consecutive Saturdays. A two part series: Session I - Basic Grammer and Punctuation; Session II - Writing a Cover Letter
04/11/10
3:00PM
Sunday Concerts @ Central: Raya Brass Band  [Add to My Events]
Experience the swirling, carnivalesque, dynamic wedding, dance and celebratory music of northern Greece and the southern Balkans with a sound that is deliberate, funky and wildly danceable.
04/17/10
10:30AM
Improve Your Writing Skills  [Add to My Events]
Please join us for an interactive workshop on improving your writing skills. You need not attend on consecutive Saturdays. A two part series: Session I - Basic Grammer and Punctuation; Session II - Writing a Cover Letter
04/18/10
2:00PM
Open Mic for Poets on Sunday at Central An Open Reading  [Add to My Events]
Norman Stock will be reading his work. All are invited to participate in this free open mic poetry event until 4 p.m.
05/02/10
3:00PM
Sunday Concerts @ Central: Quarteto Moderno  [Add to My Events]
Led by acclaimed guitarist/vocalist Richard Boukas, this cutting-edge contemporary Brazilian Jazz ensemble presents fresh interpretations of samba, baião, choro, frevo, maracatu, marcha and guarânia in their performance of original compositions and staple Brazilian repertoire of legendary composers from Pixinguinha to the living genius Hermeto Pascoal.
05/08/10
10:30AM
Improve Your Writing Skills  [Add to My Events]
Please join us for an interactive workshop on improving your writing skills. You need not attend on consecutive Saturdays. A two part series: Session I - Basic Grammer and Punctuation; Session II - Writing a Cover Letter
05/15/10
10:30AM
Improve Your Writing Skills  [Add to My Events]
Please join us for an interactive workshop on improving your writing skills. You need not attend on consecutive Saturdays. A two part series: Session I - Basic Grammer and Punctuation; Session II - Writing a Cover Letter
06/06/10
3:00PM
Sunday Concerts @ Central: Steel Sensation  [Add to My Events]
Queens-based Trinidadian Steel Pan Band performs an eclectic mix of calpyso, reggae, jazz and more.

For Kids

Date Program Description
02/09/10
4:00PM
Chinese New Year  [Add to My Events]
Celebrate the Chinese New Year with awesome Chinese stories and crafts.
02/10/10
10:30AM
Timeless Tales  [Add to My Events]
Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers meet for weekly story times with a Children's Librarian, complete with stories, songs, fingerplays, learning activities, and lots of fun! Preregistration is required.
02/11/10
10:30AM
Toddler Time  [Add to My Events]
Children ages 18-35 months and their caregivers meet for weekly story times with a Children’s Librarian, complete with for stories, songs, fingerplays, learning activities, and lots of fun! Preregistration is required.
02/12/10
4:00PM
Lincoln's Birthday Celebration  [Add to My Events]
Abraham Lincoln was born 200 years ago! Celebrate the life of this great American at our special Lincoln birthday event.
02/13/10
12:00PM
Saturday Science Lab  [Add to My Events]
Discover our wild and amazing world under the guidance of Central Library's acclaimed Discovery Team. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 will execute awesome experiments, learn something new, and enjoy an hour of educational fun at this wonderful weekly lab.
02/13/10
12:00PM
Saturday Science Lab  [Add to My Events]
Discover our wild and amazing world under the guidance of Central Library's acclaimed Discovery Team. Children between 6-11 will execute awesome experiments, learn something new, and enjoy an hour of educational fun at this wonderful weekly lab.
02/14/10
4:00PM
Valentine's Day Story and Craft  [Add to My Events]
Celebrate Valentine's day with a sweet story and craft!
02/17/10
2:00PM
Franee the Clown Presents Black Clowns in America  [Add to My Events]
Celebrate Black History Month as Franee the Clown presents a brief history of black clowns followed by a hilarious comedy/magic show. For children 5 and up.
02/20/10
12:00PM
Saturday Science Lab  [Add to My Events]
Discover our wild and amazing world under the guidance of Central Library's acclaimed Discovery Team. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 will execute awesome experiments, learn something new, and enjoy an hour of educational fun at this wonderful weekly lab.
02/20/10
12:00PM
Saturday Science Lab  [Add to My Events]
Discover our wild and amazing world under the guidance of Central Library's acclaimed Discovery Team. Children between 6-11 will execute awesome experiments, learn something new, and enjoy an hour of educational fun at this wonderful weekly lab.
02/20/10
3:00PM
Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concert Series: Harlem Quartet, A Sphinx Ensemble  [Add to My Events]
The Harlem Quartet, an innovative and daring all-Black and Latino string quartet comprised of First-Place Laureates of the Sphinx Competition, will perform classical and jazz music by African-American and Latino composers.
02/21/10
2:00PM
Open Mic for Poets on Sunday at Central An Open Reading  [Add to My Events]
Harrison Young will be reading his work. All are invited to participate in this free open mic poetry event until 4 p.m.
02/23/10
10:30AM
Mother Goose Story Time  [Add to My Events]
Babies ages 6 through 17 months and their parents/caregivers are invited to enjoy songs, rhymes and stories with a Librarian in the Children’s Room. No preregistration necessary.
02/24/10
10:30AM
Timeless Tales  [Add to My Events]
Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers meet for weekly story times with a Children's Librarian, complete with stories, songs, fingerplays, learning activities, and lots of fun! Preregistration is required.
02/27/10
12:00PM
Saturday Science Lab  [Add to My Events]
Discover our wild and amazing world under the guidance of Central Library's acclaimed Discovery Team. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 will execute awesome experiments, learn something new, and enjoy an hour of educational fun at this wonderful weekly lab.
02/27/10
12:00PM
Saturday Science Lab  [Add to My Events]
Discover our wild and amazing world under the guidance of Central Library's acclaimed Discovery Team. Children between 6-11 will execute awesome experiments, learn something new, and enjoy an hour of educational fun at this wonderful weekly lab.
03/02/10
10:30AM
Mother Goose Time  [Add to My Events]
Babies ages 6-17 months and their parents/caregivers are invited to enjoy songs, rhymes and stories with a Children's Librarian.
03/03/10
10:30AM
TImeless Tales  [Add to My Events]
Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers meet for weekly story times with a children's librarian. Participants enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, learning activities, and lots of fun! Preregistration is required.
03/04/10
10:30AM
Toddler Time  [Add to My Events]
Children ages 18-35 months and their caregivers meet for weekly story times with a children’s librarian. Participants enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, learning activities, and lots of fun! Preregistration is required.
03/06/10
2:00PM
Harlem On My Mind  [Add to My Events]
Xoregos Performing Company celebrates the Harlem Renaissance in this presentation of poetry by women writers of that era (Georgia Douglas Johnson, Gwendolyn Bennett and others), some poetry of Langston Hughes, three short plays commissioned for this program and a musical component featuring Early Songs by Ellington, Gershwin and Berlin.
03/07/10
3:00PM
Sunday Concerts @ Central: Simply Skins, Daughters of the Drum  [Add to My Events]
Master Percussionist Linda Austin leads this all-female group of percussionists in this performance of world rhythms.
03/09/10
10:30AM
Mother Goose Time  [Add to My Events]
Babies ages 6-17 months and their parents/caregivers are invited to enjoy songs, rhymes and stories with a Children's Librarian.
03/10/10
10:30AM
TImeless Tales  [Add to My Events]
Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers meet for weekly story times with a children's librarian. Participants enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, learning activities, and lots of fun! Preregistration is required.
03/10/10
3:30PM
Animals Alive  [Add to My Events]
Queens Library and Alley Pond Environmental Center present "Animals Alive." This program presentation will include discussions on animal classifications, habitats and adaptations using open-ended questioning and hands-on learning techniques. Participants will get to see and touch live animals. For ages 7 to 13. Space is limited; preregistration is required. **Program is scheduled for 3:45 pm.
03/11/10
10:30AM
Toddler Time  [Add to My Events]
Children ages 18-35 months and their caregivers meet for weekly story times with a children’s librarian. Participants enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, learning activities, and lots of fun! Preregistration is required.
03/13/10
10:30AM
Improve Your Writing Skills  [Add to My Events]
Please join us for an interactive workshop on improving your writing skills. You need not attend on consecutive Saturdays. A two part series: Session I - Basic Grammer and Punctuation; Session II - Writing a Cover Letter
03/14/10
2:00PM
Open Mic for Poets on Sunday at Central An Open Reading  [Add to My Events]
Inge Judd will be reading her work. All are invited to participate in this free open mic poetry event until 4 p.m.
03/16/10
10:30AM
Mother Goose Time  [Add to My Events]
Babies ages 6-17 months and their parents/caregivers are invited to enjoy songs, rhymes and stories with a Children's Librarian.
03/17/10
10:30AM
TImeless Tales  [Add to My Events]
Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers meet for weekly story times with a children's librarian. Participants enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, learning activities, and lots of fun! Preregistration is required.
03/18/10
10:30AM
Toddler Time  [Add to My Events]
Children ages 18-35 months and their caregivers meet for weekly story times with a children’s librarian. Participants enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, learning activities, and lots of fun! Preregistration is required.
03/20/10
10:30AM
Improve Your Writing Skills  [Add to My Events]
Please join us for an interactive workshop on improving your writing skills. You need not attend on consecutive Saturdays. A two part series: Session I - Basic Grammer and Punctuation; Session II - Writing a Cover Letter
03/20/10
3:00PM
Irish Music & Dance  [Add to My Events]
Celebrate Irish culture with this lively performance of Irish stepdancing and traditional Irish music performed by students of the Acosta School of Irish Music and Dance.
03/23/10
10:30AM
Mother Goose Time  [Add to My Events]
Babies ages 6-17 months and their parents/caregivers are invited to enjoy songs, rhymes and stories with a Children's Librarian.
03/24/10
10:30AM
TImeless Tales  [Add to My Events]
Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers meet for weekly story times with a children's librarian. Participants enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, learning activities, and lots of fun! Preregistration is required.
03/25/10
10:30AM
Toddler Time  [Add to My Events]
Children ages 18-35 months and their caregivers meet for weekly story times with a Children’s Librarian, complete with for stories, songs, fingerplays, learning activities, and lots of fun! Preregistration is required.
03/25/10
10:30AM
Toddler Time  [Add to My Events]
Children ages 18-35 months and their caregivers meet for weekly story times with a children’s librarian. Participants enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, learning activities, and lots of fun! Preregistration is required.
03/27/10
3:00PM
Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concerts: Slavic Soul Party  [Add to My Events]
This group of 10 people that is strong, black, white, male and female, Gypsy and gadjo – has a new vision for brass band and vocals that combine funk, virtuosity, and soul beyond borders.
04/10/10
10:30AM
Improve Your Writing Skills  [Add to My Events]
Please join us for an interactive workshop on improving your writing skills. You need not attend on consecutive Saturdays. A two part series: Session I - Basic Grammer and Punctuation; Session II - Writing a Cover Letter
04/11/10
3:00PM
Sunday Concerts @ Central: Raya Brass Band  [Add to My Events]
Experience the swirling, carnivalesque, dynamic wedding, dance and celebratory music of northern Greece and the southern Balkans with a sound that is deliberate, funky and wildly danceable.
04/17/10
10:30AM
Improve Your Writing Skills  [Add to My Events]
Please join us for an interactive workshop on improving your writing skills. You need not attend on consecutive Saturdays. A two part series: Session I - Basic Grammer and Punctuation; Session II - Writing a Cover Letter
04/18/10
2:00PM
Open Mic for Poets on Sunday at Central An Open Reading  [Add to My Events]
Norman Stock will be reading his work. All are invited to participate in this free open mic poetry event until 4 p.m.
04/22/10
4:00PM
PoeTREE  [Add to My Events]
Poetry and art celebrating trees with children's poet and author, Douglas Florian. He'll do some drawings too! For kids and friends.
05/02/10
3:00PM
Sunday Concerts @ Central: Quarteto Moderno  [Add to My Events]
Led by acclaimed guitarist/vocalist Richard Boukas, this cutting-edge contemporary Brazilian Jazz ensemble presents fresh interpretations of samba, baião, choro, frevo, maracatu, marcha and guarânia in their performance of original compositions and staple Brazilian repertoire of legendary composers from Pixinguinha to the living genius Hermeto Pascoal.
05/08/10
10:30AM
Improve Your Writing Skills  [Add to My Events]
Please join us for an interactive workshop on improving your writing skills. You need not attend on consecutive Saturdays. A two part series: Session I - Basic Grammer and Punctuation; Session II - Writing a Cover Letter
05/15/10
10:30AM
Improve Your Writing Skills  [Add to My Events]
Please join us for an interactive workshop on improving your writing skills. You need not attend on consecutive Saturdays. A two part series: Session I - Basic Grammer and Punctuation; Session II - Writing a Cover Letter
06/06/10
3:00PM
Sunday Concerts @ Central: Steel Sensation  [Add to My Events]
Queens-based Trinidadian Steel Pan Band performs an eclectic mix of calpyso, reggae, jazz and more.

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