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Date
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Program Description
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02/11/10
3:00PM
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Adult Knitting and Crocheting Group
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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.
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02/11/10
6:30PM
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Computer Classes for Spanish Speakers
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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.
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02/12/10
2:00PM
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Job Information Center Orientation - Winter Series
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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.
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02/13/10
2:30PM
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The Banjo Rascals Variety Show
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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.
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02/18/10
3:00PM
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Discover Your Career Potential - Winter Series
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Take the Career Exploration Inventory, a self-scored, easy-to-use survey guide to choosing a career based on your interests and experiences.
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02/18/10
6:30PM
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Computer Classes for Spanish Speakers
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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.
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02/18/10
6:30PM
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Letting Go of Anger
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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.
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02/20/10
3:00PM
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Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concert Series: Harlem Quartet, A Sphinx Ensemble
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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.
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02/21/10
2:00PM
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Open Mic for Poets on Sunday at Central An Open Reading
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Harrison Young will be reading his work. All are invited to participate in this free open mic poetry event until 4 p.m.
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02/22/10
6:30PM
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Mystery Book Discussion Group
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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.
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02/22/10
6:30PM
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Polish Your Resume - Winter Series
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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.
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02/22/10
7:00PM
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Job Information Center Orientation - Winter Series
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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.
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02/23/10
6:30PM
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Overcoming Circumstances in Today's Volatile Economy
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Learn how attitudes, current thoughts and situations affect panic and anxiety and how to create a positive state of mind.
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02/25/10
3:00PM
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Adult Knitting and Crocheting Group
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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.
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02/25/10
6:30PM
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Computer Classes for Spanish Speakers
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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.
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02/27/10
11:00AM
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Poetry Discussion Group
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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.
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02/27/10
2:00PM
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Discover Your Career Potential - Winter Series
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Take the Career Exploration Inventory, a self-scored, easy-to-use survey guide to choosing a career based on your interests and experiences.
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03/05/10
3:00PM
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Job Information Center Orientation - Winter Series
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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.
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03/06/10
2:00PM
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Harlem On My Mind
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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.
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03/07/10
3:00PM
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Sunday Concerts @ Central: Simply Skins, Daughters of the Drum
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Master Percussionist Linda Austin leads this all-female group of percussionists in this performance of world rhythms.
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03/11/10
3:00PM
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Adult Knitting and Crocheting Group
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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.
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03/11/10
6:30PM
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Microsoft Word 2007 for Spanish Speakers
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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.
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03/13/10
10:30AM
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Improve Your Writing Skills
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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
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03/14/10
2:00PM
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Open Mic for Poets on Sunday at Central An Open Reading
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Inge Judd will be reading her work. All are invited to participate in this free open mic poetry event until 4 p.m.
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03/15/10
6:30PM
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How to Search the Internet to Find a Job - Winter Series
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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.
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03/16/10
3:00PM
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Discover Your Career Potential - Winter Series
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Take the Career Exploration Inventory, a self-scored, easy-to-use survey guide to choosing a career based on your interests and experiences.
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03/18/10
6:30PM
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Microsoft Word 2007 for Spanish Speakers
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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.
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03/20/10
10:30AM
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Improve Your Writing Skills
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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
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03/20/10
3:00PM
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Irish Music & Dance
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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.
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03/22/10
11:00AM
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What You Need to Know About Hearing Loss
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Come to this hearing loss workshop, where you'll learn facts about hearing loss, how to protect your hearing, and community resources.
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03/22/10
6:30PM
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Polish Your Resume - Winter Series
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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.
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03/22/10
7:00PM
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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.
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03/25/10
3:00PM
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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.
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03/25/10
6:30PM
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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.
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03/27/10
11:00AM
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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.
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03/27/10
3:00PM
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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.
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03/27/10
3:00PM
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Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concerts: Slavic Soul Party
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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.
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04/01/10
6:00PM
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Financial Literacy Workshops - 4 Sessions
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LaGuardia Community College/CUNY-Financial Literacy Workshops: Taking Control of your Finances; Understanding Credit; Investing-starting with the basics; Starting your own business.
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04/08/10
3:00PM
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Adult Knitting and Crocheting Group
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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.
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04/08/10
6:00PM
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Financial Literacy Workshops - 4 Sessions
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LaGuardia Community College/CUNY-Financial Literacy Workshops: Taking Control of your Finances; Understanding Credit; Investing-starting with the basics; Starting your own business.
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04/10/10
10:30AM
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Improve Your Writing Skills
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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
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04/10/10
11:30AM
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Basics of Homeownership: What You Need to Know to Get Started
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The Chhaya Community Development Corporation presents a workshop designed for the first-time homebuyer and covers what you need to know about home ownership.
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04/11/10
3:00PM
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Sunday Concerts @ Central: Raya Brass Band
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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.
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04/14/10
10:00AM
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10 Steps to Starting Your Own Business
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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.
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04/15/10
6:00PM
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Financial Literacy Workshops - 4 Sessions
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LaGuardia Community College/CUNY-Financial Literacy Workshops: Taking Control of your Finances; Understanding Credit; Investing-starting with the basics; Starting your own business.
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04/17/10
10:30AM
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Improve Your Writing Skills
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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
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04/18/10
2:00PM
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Open Mic for Poets on Sunday at Central An Open Reading
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Norman Stock will be reading his work. All are invited to participate in this free open mic poetry event until 4 p.m.
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04/19/10
11:00AM
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Visual Impairment: What You Need to Know
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A discussion workshop on the common types and causes of vision loss. Find out about available community resources.
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04/22/10
3:00PM
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Adult Knitting and Crocheting Group
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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.
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04/22/10
6:00PM
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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.
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04/24/10
11:00AM
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Poetry Discussion Group
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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.
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04/29/10
6:00PM
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Financial Literacy Workshops - 4 Sessions
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LaGuardia Community College/CUNY-Financial Literacy Workshops: Taking Control of your Finances; Understanding Credit; Investing-starting with the basics; Starting your own business.
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05/02/10
3:00PM
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Sunday Concerts @ Central: Quarteto Moderno
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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.
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05/08/10
10:30AM
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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
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05/15/10
10:30AM
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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
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05/22/10
11:00AM
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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.
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05/29/10
11:00AM
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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.
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06/06/10
3:00PM
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Sunday Concerts @ Central: Steel Sensation
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Queens-based Trinidadian Steel Pan Band performs an eclectic mix of calpyso, reggae, jazz and more.
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06/26/10
11:00AM
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Poetry Discussion Group
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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.
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07/11/10
3:00PM
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Sunday Concerts @ Central: Eddie & The Starlites
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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.
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