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Date
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Program Description
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11/21/09
2:00PM
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4-Hand Piano Concert with Dr. Joanne Chang
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Dr. Joanne Chang, Assistant Professor in the Music Department at Queensborough Community College and worldwide performer in classical piano, will present a unique 4-hand concert with Dr. Tien Ni Chen. This performance will include works by 20th century contemporary composers such as Milahaud, Ravel, Debussy and 19th century works such as Brahms. *In Auditorium, Lower Level*
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11/23/09
6:00PM
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Architecture and You: A 4-Part Series
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Urban planner/historian John Stern and architects Anthony Romeo and Dale Laurin present Aesthetic Realism’s understanding of notable people and projects that transformed NYC a century ago. Nov. 23 - Grand Central Terminal: Its Beauty & Meaning for Our Lives; Nov. 30 - Calvert Vaux: What We Can Learn from the Other Designer of Central Park; Dec. 7 - The NYC Subway & What It Has to Say about Ourselves; Dec.14 - Architect Stanford White & What Makes Us Really Important?
*In Rooms A&B, Lower Level
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11/28/09
2:00PM
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A Taste of Brazil Featuring Composer/Singer/Pianist Luiz Simas
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Native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Luiz Simas performs songs in Portuguese and English and instrumental music that feature favorite Brazilian standards such as Jobim’s bossa novas, as well as music by American composers like Gershwin played with a Brazilian flair, and some original and entertaining pieces.
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11/30/09
6:00PM
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Architecture and You: A 4-Part Series
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Urban planner/historian John Stern and architects Anthony Romeo and Dale Laurin present Aesthetic Realism’s understanding of notable people and projects that transformed NYC a century ago. Nov. 23 - Grand Central Terminal: Its Beauty & Meaning for Our Lives; Nov. 30 - Calvert Vaux: What We Can Learn from the Other Designer of Central Park; Dec. 7 - The NYC Subway & What It Has to Say about Ourselves; Dec.14 - Architect Stanford White & What Makes Us Really Important?
*In Rooms A&B, Lower Level
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12/02/09
6:00PM
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St. John's University Securities Arbitration Clinic Presents: Investor Education Seminar
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A seminar on avoiding problems with securities brokers and the common legal problems that frequently occur with them. Topics include: common investor problems, how to check on the history of a broker, prohibited broker conduct, causes of action, tips for investors and common scams. *In Rooms A&B, Lower Level*
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12/04/09
1:00PM
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Flushing Book Discussion Group
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Friday, Sept. 4th: "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" by Junot Diaz
Friday, Oct. 2nd: "The Bookseller of Kabul" by Asne Seierstad
Friday, Nov. 6th: "Arthur and George" by Julian Barnes
Friday, Dec. 4th: "Snow" by Orhan Pamuk
*In IRC Conference Room, Third Floor*
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12/05/09
2:00PM
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Songs of the Season with the St. Luke Contemporary Ensemble
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Enjoy your favorite secular and spiritual holiday songs with the St. Luke Contemporary Ensemble, a lively, joyful and vibrant group of pastoral singers and musicians who have been giving concerts for over 35 years. Currently under the direction of Pat and Joe Brintle, the group has around 25 members, ages 7-60.
*In Auditorium, Lower Level*
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12/07/09
6:00PM
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Architecture and You: A 4-Part Series
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Urban planner/historian John Stern and architects Anthony Romeo and Dale Laurin present Aesthetic Realism’s understanding of notable people and projects that transformed NYC a century ago. Nov. 23 - Grand Central Terminal: Its Beauty & Meaning for Our Lives; Nov. 30 - Calvert Vaux: What We Can Learn from the Other Designer of Central Park; Dec. 7 - The NYC Subway & What It Has to Say about Ourselves; Dec.14 - Architect Stanford White & What Makes Us Really Important?
*In Rooms A&B, Lower Level
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12/09/09
6:00PM
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Songs of Light - A Celebration of Chanukah in Song
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Irene Failenbogen is a singer/songwriter from Buenos Aires, Argentina, a crossover artist who has performed in operas, musical comedies and theatre. This concert is an uplifting combination of familiar favorites such as "Ma-oz Tzur" and "Ocho Kandelikas" with original Chanukah melodies by contemporary composers. Irene (on vocals and guitar) will blend songs in Yiddish, Hebrew, Latino and English.
*In Auditorium, Lower Level*
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12/09/09
6:00PM
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Financial Literacy Series (in Mandarin Chinese)
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In these workshops for Chinese speakers, audiences will learn how to secure their financial future with good budgeting, credit management, and investment. 12/9-Take Control of Your Financial Future; 12/16-Credit Demystified; 12/23-Investing for Everyone.
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12/10/09
6:00PM
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How to Finance College (in Mandarin Chinese)
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In this workshop, conducted in Mandarin Chinese, parents and their high school-age children will learn what college financial aid is available; how to determine your eligibility for aid; and how to plan financing college education.
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12/12/09
3:00PM
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Empowering Family Through Family Stories (in Korean)
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In this workshop for Korean parents and children, the audience will learn about understanding your family's origin and culture; how to tell family stories to children; how to foster their pride in Korean culture; and how to make a family Christmas tree together.
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12/14/09
6:00PM
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Architecture and You: A 4-Part Series
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Urban planner/historian John Stern and architects Anthony Romeo and Dale Laurin present Aesthetic Realism’s understanding of notable people and projects that transformed NYC a century ago. Nov. 23 - Grand Central Terminal: Its Beauty & Meaning for Our Lives; Nov. 30 - Calvert Vaux: What We Can Learn from the Other Designer of Central Park; Dec. 7 - The NYC Subway & What It Has to Say about Ourselves; Dec.14 - Architect Stanford White & What Makes Us Really Important?
*In Rooms A&B, Lower Level
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12/16/09
6:00PM
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Financial Literacy Series (in Mandarin Chinese)
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In these workshops for Chinese speakers, audiences will learn how to secure their financial future with good budgeting, credit management, and investment. 12/9-Take Control of Your Financial Future; 12/16-Credit Demystified; 12/23-Investing for Everyone.
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12/17/09
3:00PM
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Flushing Cancer Action Council Meeting
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Want to know how you can improve health in your neighborhood? Join the Flushing Cancer Action Council! We are a group of community leaders who discuss community health issues and make plans for action in Flushing. We meet on the third Thursday of each month at 3 p.m. in the IRC Conference Room on the third floor. Questions? Contact 718-990-5102.
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12/19/09
2:00PM
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Celebrate Kwanzaa with the Ebony Hillbillies
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Celebrate Kwanzaa with the rocking, rollicking dance music performed by one of the few black string bands left in America who recreate the stylings of the 18th- and 19th-century African-American fiddlers--who have shaped today's bluegrass and country sounds.
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12/23/09
6:00PM
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Financial Literacy Series (in Mandarin Chinese)
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In these workshops for Chinese speakers, audiences will learn how to secure their financial future with good budgeting, credit management, and investment. 12/9-Take Control of Your Financial Future; 12/16-Credit Demystified; 12/23-Investing for Everyone.
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01/05/10
6:30PM
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Pathway to U.S. Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen & Building Your Civic Knowledge
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Sessions are in English, including an information workshop and basic civics education. 1/5-Part 1: Are you ready to be a U.S. citizen?/Introduction to American history; 1/12-Part 2: What documents do you need to Present?/Introduction to American government & politics; 1/19-Part 3: What are common barriers to naturalization?/American culture & geography; 1/26-Part 4: Naturalization interview & beyond/review of 100 questions.
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01/06/10
6:00PM
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Hatha Yoga for Beginners
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Joseph Aranha of the Asian Arts and Cultural Council and Certified Yoga Instructor, will be conducting this yoga class. Please wear loose-fitting clothing and bring a mat or large towel with you for floor work. It is recommended not to eat at least 3 hours before the class and no drinking at least 1 hour before. Registration required at Main Floor Information Desk. *In Rooms A&B, Lower Level*
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01/08/10
1:00PM
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Flushing Book Discussion Group
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January 8th - "Before You Know Kindness" by Chris Bohjalian. February 5th - "The Zookeeper's Wife" by Diane Ackerman. March 5th - "A Spot of Bother" by Mark Haddon
April 2nd - "Digging to America" by Anne Tyler. *In IRC Conference Room, 3rd Floor*
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01/09/10
2:00PM
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Con Brio Ensemble Concert
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The Con Brio Ensemble, now in its 31st season, is a Queens-based group which performs many concerts in the New York metropolitan area and is in residence at Lehman College/CUNY, where the musicians are faculty members. Musicians include: Alexander Meshibovsky (violin), Alan Hollander (oboe), and Diana Mittler-Battipaglia (piano). They will be performing works by Marcello, Mozart, Schubert, Schumann, Rimsky-Korsakov and others. *In Auditorium, Lower Level*
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01/09/10
2:00PM
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Flushing Library & the Chinese Writer's Association of New York Present: Flushing Lecture Series
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On January 9th, an author talk on "A Bittersweet Life of Nalanxingde" by Shuxia Zhao. On February 6th, we will discuss "Sister Books: A Passerby in Europe" by Shuxia Zhao and "Hotel Chopin" by Shumin Zhao. *In Rooms A&B, Lower Level*
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01/12/10
6:30PM
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Pathway to U.S. Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen & Building Your Civic Knowledge
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Sessions are in English, including an information workshop and basic civics education. 1/5-Part 1: Are you ready to be a U.S. citizen?/Introduction to American history; 1/12-Part 2: What documents do you need to Present?/Introduction to American government & politics; 1/19-Part 3: What are common barriers to naturalization?/American culture & geography; 1/26-Part 4: Naturalization interview & beyond/review of 100 questions.
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01/13/10
6:00PM
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Hatha Yoga for Beginners
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Joseph Aranha of the Asian Arts and Cultural Council and Certified Yoga Instructor, will be conducting this yoga class. Please wear loose-fitting clothing and bring a mat or large towel with you for floor work. It is recommended not to eat at least 3 hours before the class and no drinking at least 1 hour before. Registration required at Main Floor Information Desk. *In Rooms A&B, Lower Level*
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01/19/10
6:30PM
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Pathway to U.S. Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen & Building Your Civic Knowledge
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Sessions are in English, including an information workshop and basic civics education. 1/5-Part 1: Are you ready to be a U.S. citizen?/Introduction to American history; 1/12-Part 2: What documents do you need to Present?/Introduction to American government & politics; 1/19-Part 3: What are common barriers to naturalization?/American culture & geography; 1/26-Part 4: Naturalization interview & beyond/review of 100 questions.
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01/20/10
6:00PM
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Hatha Yoga for Beginners
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Joseph Aranha of the Asian Arts and Cultural Council and Certified Yoga Instructor, will be conducting this yoga class. Please wear loose-fitting clothing and bring a mat or large towel with you for floor work. It is recommended not to eat at least 3 hours before the class and no drinking at least 1 hour before. Registration required at Main Floor Information Desk. *In Rooms A&B, Lower Level*
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01/27/10
10:30AM
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Job Assistance Club
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Looking for a job? The Job Assistance Club at Queens Library can help you with:
Web sites for job searching; making an appointment for a resume review; registering for the career exploration inventory; and using library resources.
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01/27/10
6:00PM
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Hatha Yoga for Beginners
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Joseph Aranha of the Asian Arts and Cultural Council and Certified Yoga Instructor, will be conducting this yoga class. Please wear loose-fitting clothing and bring a mat or large towel with you for floor work. It is recommended not to eat at least 3 hours before the class and no drinking at least 1 hour before. Registration required at Main Floor Information Desk. *In Rooms A&B, Lower Level*
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02/02/10
6:30PM
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Pathway to U.S. Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen & Building Your Civic Knowledge
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Sessions are in English, including an information workshop and basic civics education. 1/5-Part 1: Are you ready to be a U.S. citizen?/Introduction to American history; 1/12-Part 2: What documents do you need to Present?/Introduction to American government & politics; 1/19-Part 3: What are common barriers to naturalization?/American culture & geography; 1/26-Part 4: Naturalization interview & beyond/review of 100 questions.
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02/05/10
1:00PM
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Flushing Book Discussion Group
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January 8th - "Before You Know Kindness" by Chris Bohjalian. February 5th - "The Zookeeper's Wife" by Diane Ackerman. March 5th - "A Spot of Bother" by Mark Haddon
April 2nd - "Digging to America" by Anne Tyler. *In IRC Conference Room, 3rd Floor*
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02/06/10
11:00AM
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Symphony 101: Strings Attached - A Performance/Workshop for the Entire Family
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Queens Symphony Orchestra and their music director Constantine Kitsopoulos teach children and adults about the different families in the traditional symphonic orchestra through musical demonstrations and dialogue. This performance covers the string family (violin, viola, cello and bass).
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02/06/10
2:00PM
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Flushing Library & the Chinese Writer's Association of New York Present: Flushing Lecture Series
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On January 9th, an author talk on "A Bittersweet Life of Nalanxingde" by Shuxia Zhao. On February 6th, we will discuss "Sister Books: A Passerby in Europe" by Shuxia Zhao and "Hotel Chopin" by Shumin Zhao. *In Rooms A&B, Lower Level*
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02/13/10
11:00AM
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SYMPHONY 101: World of Winds- A Performance/Workshop for the Entire Family
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Queens Symphony Orchestra and their music director Constantine Kitsopoulos teach children and adults about the different families in the traditional symphonic orchestra through musical demonstrations and dialogue. Today's performance covers the instruments in the woodwind family (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon) Be sure to attend the next program in this session that covers instruments in the brass family on March 6th and the percussion family on April 3rd.
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02/13/10
2:00PM
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Urban Stages On Tour Presents "Warriors Don't Cry" by Eisa Davis
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An empowering adaptation by Eisa Davis (2006 Pulitzer Prize Finalist),
"Warriors Don’t Cry" chronicles the true-life story of Melba Beals, a prominent figure in the Little Rock Nine. This historical account contains strong language not appropriate for young children. For mature audiences.
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02/24/10
10:30AM
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Job Assistance Club
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Looking for a job? The Job Assistance Club at Queens Library can help you with:
Web sites for job searching; making an appointment for a resume review; registering for the career exploration inventory; and using library resources.
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03/05/10
1:00PM
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Flushing Book Discussion Group
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January 8th - "Before You Know Kindness" by Chris Bohjalian. February 5th - "The Zookeeper's Wife" by Diane Ackerman. March 5th - "A Spot of Bother" by Mark Haddon
April 2nd - "Digging to America" by Anne Tyler. *In IRC Conference Room, 3rd Floor*
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03/06/10
11:00AM
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Symphony 101: Bring on the Brass! - A Performance/Workshop for the Entire Family
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Queens Symphony Orchestra and music director Constantine Kitsopoulos teach children and adults about the different families in the traditional symphonic orchestra through musical demonstrations and dialogue. This performance covers the brass family (french horn, trumpet, tuba, etc.) Attend the next session, "Shake, Rattle and Roll" on April 3 at 11:00 a.m.
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03/06/10
6:30PM
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Traditional Irish Music Featuring GIRSA
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Celebrate Irish heritage with GIRSA, a phenomenal female octet in the concert of Irish ballads to traditional jigs and reels, including contemporary selections and dance.
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03/13/10
2:00PM
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Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concert Series: Chris Washburne & the Syotos Band
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This ensemble features some of the best Latin jazz players on the New York scene who push the genre of Latin jazz into uncharted waters with a post-modern mix that embraces dissonance, weaving contemporary up-tempo beats with a driving sound.
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03/31/10
10:30AM
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Job Assistance Club
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Looking for a job? The Job Assistance Club at Queens Library can help you with:
Web sites for job searching; making an appointment for a resume review; registering for the career exploration inventory; and using library resources.
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04/02/10
1:00PM
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Flushing Book Discussion Group
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January 8th - "Before You Know Kindness" by Chris Bohjalian. February 5th - "The Zookeeper's Wife" by Diane Ackerman. March 5th - "A Spot of Bother" by Mark Haddon
April 2nd - "Digging to America" by Anne Tyler. *In IRC Conference Room, 3rd Floor*
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04/03/10
11:00AM
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Symphony 101: Shake, Rattle & Roll- A Performance/Workshop for the Entire Family
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Queens Symphony Orchestra and music director Constantine Kitsopoulos teach children and adults about the different families in the traditional symphonic orchestra through musical demonstrations and dialogue. This performance covers the percussion family (drums, gong, xylophone, and piano).
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04/28/10
10:30AM
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Job Assistance Club
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Looking for a job? The Job Assistance Club at Queens Library can help you with:
Web sites for job searching; making an appointment for a resume review; registering for the career exploration inventory; and using library resources.
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05/26/10
10:30AM
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Job Assistance Club
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Looking for a job? The Job Assistance Club at Queens Library can help you with:
Web sites for job searching; making an appointment for a resume review; registering for the career exploration inventory; and using library resources.
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06/05/10
2:00PM
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Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concert Series: The Moët Trio
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Comprised of violinist Yuri Namkung, cellist Yves Dharamraj, and pianist Michael Mizrahi, this trio is regarded as “technically and interpretatively outstanding” (Strad), and shares its jubilant music-making with audiences across the United States and abroad.
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06/30/10
10:30AM
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Job Assistance Club
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Looking for a job? The Job Assistance Club at Queens Library can help you with:
Web sites for job searching; making an appointment for a resume review; registering for the career exploration inventory; and using library resources.
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