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Date Program Description
11/21/09
10:00AM
Adult Book Discussion [Add to My Events]
Library: Maspeth
Join us for a discussion of Josh Bazell's book "Beat the Reaper." Copies of this book are available at the Reference desk.
11/21/09
10:00AM
Saturday ESOL Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
Weekly Saturday morning ESOL classes begin. Registration required on September 12, 2009.
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11/21/09
10:15AM
Hatha Yoga [Add to My Events]
Library: Queensboro Hill
Beginners' hatha yoga class by Joseph Aranha focuses on postures to enhance flexibility, improve circulation and concentration and reduce stress. Wear comfortable clothing; bring a mat.
11/21/09
10:30AM
Book Discussion [Add to My Events]
Library: Ozone Park
For Adults. Read a book of the month and then discuss it with the Librarian.
11/21/09
10:30AM
Computer Classes for Spanish Speakers [Add to My Events]
Library: Far Rockaway
Three computer classes in Spanish: Preregistration in person at the Library Reference Desk starting November 7 at 10 AM; 11/7-Introduction to Computers; 11/14-Navigating the Internet; 11/21-Creating Your Own E-Mail Account. Funding for these programs is provided via donations to the Queens Library Foundation.
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11/21/09
10:30AM
FFB/Foundation for Fighting Blindness [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
Group meeting to discuss the needs of a foundation fighting blindness.
11/21/09
10:30AM
Foreclosure Prevention Strategies [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
Learn foreclosure prevention strategies and options available to homeowners that will help keep them in their homes. Central will host this program on 11/21, from 10:30-12:30pm and again on 12/5, from 1-3pm.
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11/21/09
10:30AM
Friends of Queens Library [Add to My Events]
Library: Pomonok
The Friends of Queens Library at Pomonok are just crazy about supporting their favorite library! Come to our meetings, join us and have a great time while helping to support and strengthen this jewel of the community.
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11/21/09
10:30AM
Philosophy Book Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
The philosophy book club will present a text based discussion of Soren Kierkegaard's ideas on existence and the human condition as outlined in his book "Fear and Trembling."
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11/21/09
11:00AM
Ballroom Dancing for Adults [Add to My Events]
Library: Windsor Park
Adults are invited to come to our ballroom dancing class! It's a great introduction to dancing and it will be a lot of fun. Space is limited so registration is required. Wear comfortable clothing.
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11/21/09
12:00PM
Music Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Queensboro Hill
This music club provides opportunities for music lovers to get together to practice singing, exchange techniques and perform for the community.
11/21/09
12:00PM
Symphony 101: Strings Attached & World of Winds - A Performance/Workshop for the Entire Family [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
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 and woodwind family.
11/21/09
1:30PM
Chess Lessons [Add to My Events]
Library: Windsor Park
Learn how to play chess and how to improve your game! Get hands-on training with a chess instructor. All ages and families are welcome.
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11/21/09
2:00PM
4-Hand Piano Concert with Dr. Joanne Chang [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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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11/21/09
2:00PM
Author Talk: Jorge Luis Seco Will Read from His Latest Novel: Cuba: Only for Tourists (In Spanish) [Add to My Events]
Library: Jackson Heights
Author Talk with Jorge Luis Seco who will read from his latest novel: "Cuba: solo para turistas" [Cuba: Only For Tourists]. An award winning Cuban poet and author born in Havana, he sought exile in his grandparent’s homeland, Spain, in 1979, where he stayed for a year before moving to the USA. Copies will be available for sale and autographing.
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11/21/09
2:00PM
Job Information Center Orientation - Fall Series [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
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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11/21/09
2:00PM
Pathway to U.S. Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen & Building Your Civic Knowledge [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefferts
Sessions are in English, including an information workshop and basic civics education. 11/7-Part 1: Are you ready to be a U.S. citizen?/Introduction to American history; 11/14-Part 2: What documents do you need to Present?/Introduction to American government & politics; 11/21-Part 3: What are common barriers to naturalization?/American culture & geography; 12/5-Part 4: Naturalization interview & beyond/review of 100 questions.
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11/21/09
2:00PM
Thinking About Grad School? [Add to My Events]
Library: Steinway
Participate in a Kaplan Free GRE Practice Test Event on Saturday, Nov. 7. Join us for a Test Strategy and Grad School Admissions Seminar with a Kaplan GRE expert on Saturday, Nov. 21
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11/21/09
2:30PM
"Ole Brown Eyes" Jerry Cardone Sings "Ol' Blue Eyes" [Add to My Events]
Library: Whitestone
Jerry Cardone recreates "the man and his music" with his smooth Sinatra-styled vocals.
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11/21/09
2:30PM
Computer Classes for Spanish Speakers: Microsoft Word 2007 [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
Three computer classes in Spanish: Preregistration in person at the Reference Desk on November 7 starting at 10 AM: 11/7-Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007; 11/14-Creating and Saving Documents; 11/21-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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11/21/09
2:30PM
Music Masterpieces: From Baroque to 20th Century [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Guitarist Yuri Liberzon and Violinist Leonid Iogansen perform compositions ranging from Baroque (J.S. Bach) to 20th century time period (A. Piazzolla). Selected compositions illustrate how classical music evolved and developed over time.
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11/21/09
2:30PM
The Waltz, Tango & Other Dances Performed by American Dance Salon [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
Classically trained dancers perform in several styles, set to timeless melodies from Broadway, ballet and operetta, including songs by Cole Porter, Elvis Presley and others.
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11/21/09
3:00PM
Financial Health: Managing Credit, Savings and Banking [Add to My Events]
Library: Bayside
This innovative seminar provides kitchen-table, common sense techniques to help you better manage your finances. In this session, Greta Schneider teaches how to budget and other financial skills that will help you avoid debt and stay financially healthy.
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11/21/09
3:30PM
Author Talk: Leonard Pitts, Jr. Presents "Before I Forget" [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
Join Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, Leonard Pitts, Jr., as he presents his first novel, "Before I Forget." It's the story of Mo Johnson, a faded soul star of the ’70s who learns he’s developed early-onset Alzheimer’s and sets out on a journey to make things right with two men long absent in his life: his teenage son and his father.
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11/21/09
3:30PM
Folktales, Music and Dance from the Philippines [Add to My Events]
Library: Broadway
Potri Ranka Manis narrates stories around traditional dance and music featuring kulintang (native gong) and other traditional instruments. She tells stories in English and Tagalog, accompanied by dancer Kinding Sindaw.
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11/21/09
3:30PM
Symphony 101: Strings Attached & World of Winds - A Performance/Workshop for the Entire Family [Add to My Events]
Library: Jackson Heights
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 and woodwind family.
11/23/09
10:30AM
Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefferts
This class, for adults, offers basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Office, Internet navigation and e-mail application.
11/23/09
10:30AM
Computer Class: Learn E-Mail [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Learn how to create and manage an e-mail account & send and receive messages. Must possess basic mouse and keyboard skills. Learn how to create and manage your contacts & add attachments. First come first serve LIMITED SEAT AVAILABLE!
11/23/09
11:30AM
Cambria Heights Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Cambria Heights
Come and learn how to use a computer! Registration is required. Call 718-528-3535 and talk with Ms. Matteis to set up your lesson!
11/23/09
1:00PM
Senior Game Day! [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
Game Day for Seniors! Come and join in on the fun at Queens Library at Queens Village. Whether you like board games, card games, Wii games or just want to spend some time with your peers at the library, Queens Village has it all for Seniors! Ask Madlyn Schneider for more information.
11/23/09
4:00PM
Knitting and Crochet [Add to My Events]
Library: Douglaston/Little Neck
Helen Bodner helps beginners through experts with their knitting and crochet projects.Come once, several times, or every week.Adults, teens, and kids are welcome.Bring your own needles and yarn.
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11/23/09
4:30PM
Together [Add to My Events]
Library: Long Island City
Join us for this six-session program where 9 to 11-year-olds and their parents get together to talk about books and ideas. Books, snacks, and activities for younger siblings are all provided at each session. Registration required! Space is limited.
11/23/09
5:00PM
Lessons in Bridge [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
Bridge lessons with Cheryl Jones. Monday evenings, 5:00pm from Sept. 14 through Nov. 23
11/23/09
5:30PM
Recovery, Inc. [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
Anxiety, fear, obsessions, temper, stress, depression---finding a way to cope is here. A Recovery, International meeting is a safe, free and confidential place to get help for these issues. All are welcome.
11/23/09
6:00PM
Adult Chess Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
Practice your chess skills weekly, on Monday and Thursday evenings.
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11/23/09
6:00PM
Architecture and You: A 4-Part Series [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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
11/23/09
6:00PM
Book Discussion: "How Starbucks Saved My Life" [Add to My Events]
Library: North Forest Park
Adult book discussion of "How Starbucks Saved My Life" by Michael Gates Gill on Monday, November 23, 2009 from 6PM to 7PM.
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11/23/09
6:00PM
English Conversation Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Queensboro Hill
Free English coversation class is conducted by the retired teacher Mr. Thomas Marsh every Tuesday & Thursday evening 6 - 7:30 pm. Preregistration is required.
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11/23/09
6:00PM
Meet a Live Explorer @ Your Library: In the Footsteps of Marco Polo...An Illustrated talk [Add to My Events]
Library: Richmond Hill
Retrace Marco Polo's entire 25,000 mile trek, a land-and-sea route from Venice to China and back with a Queens explorer that spent two incredible years making this dream a reality and now documented in the Emmy-nominated PBS documentary "In the Footsteps of Marco Polo."
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11/23/09
6:30PM
Ballroom Dancing with Jing Chen [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
Jing Chen is a skilled instructor who will give lessons in ballroom basics for beginners and offer training for more advanced students.
11/23/09
6:30PM
Toastmasters [Add to My Events]
Library: Briarwood
Toastmasters, an organization dedicated to supporting the art of public speaking offers a free bi-weekly program.
11/24/09
10:00AM
Basic Computer Classes for Adults [Add to My Events]
Library: South Ozone Park
Adults will gain basic computer knowledge with hands-on activities on our computers. You will be able to navigate the Internet, create an e-mail account and learn other tips and tricks.
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11/24/09
10:30AM
Intermediate Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
Join our intermediate computer class for adults.
11/24/09
10:30AM
Introduction to the Internet for Adults [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
Adults will learn the basics of navigating the Internet. Each class is a single one hour session - not a series workshop. Registration is required and you must have a Library card.
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11/24/09
10:30AM
Introduction to YouTube.com [Add to My Events]
Library: McGoldrick
Learn what kinds of videos Youtube.com has and how to find them; how to make a Youtube profile to save favorite videos and subscriptions to access new videos. Registration required. Space is limited.
11/24/09
10:30AM
Microsoft Word Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Steinway
Learn how to write letters and resumes with Microsoft Word.
11/24/09
11:00AM
Computer Class for Beginners [Add to My Events]
Library: Queensboro Hill
Participants will learn basic computer skills, email, search on Internet. Preregistration is required.
11/24/09
11:30AM
Computer Class for Adults in English [Add to My Events]
Library: Sunnyside
Would you like to know how to use the computer, or how to send an e-mail to a friend or family member? These classes are for you. Topics include: 1)Introduction to computers and how to use the mouse; 2)Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word; 3) Navigating the Internet; 4) Creating you own E-mail account. Registration is required.
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11/24/09
1:00PM
Adult Scrabble [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Come play Scrabble!! The word game that has been played for generations. Please bring your own scrabble boards.
11/24/09
1:30PM
McGoldrick Book CLub [Add to My Events]
Library: McGoldrick
Come join our book club.
11/24/09
2:00PM
English Conversation Classes with New York Cares [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
Join New York Cares for a free monthly workshop to improve basic English skills.
11/24/09
3:30PM
East Flushing Scabble Club November [Add to My Events]
Library: East Flushing
Join our Tuesday Scrabble Club at 3:30pm. The program is free.
11/24/09
4:00PM
Knit and Crochet Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Windsor Park
Come to our Knit and Crochet Club. Make friends, have a good time, and knit and crochet. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own supplies please. Free refreshments!
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11/24/09
6:30PM
The Small Business Success Series [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
LaGuardia Community College, Small Business Development Center 4-part series covers: 11/3, Successfully Launching Your Own Business; 11/10, Pulling Ahead of the Pack: Marketing for Business Growth; 11/17, Choosing the Right Legal Structure for Your Business; 11/24 Capital: How and Where to Get It for Your Small Business. Learn about entrepreneurship, marketing techniques, more.
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11/25/09
10:00AM
Citizenship Classes -- Families Building Communities [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
Free citizenship classes. The Committee for Hispanic Children & Families, Inc. is offering history & civic classes to individuals interested in filing for U.S. citizenship. Assistance with the application process is also available.
11/25/09
10:30AM
STARS: Senior Theatre Acting Repertory [Add to My Events]
Library: Hollis
STARs is here! We are now rehearsing for our theatrical season. Join our galaxy of STARs and perform with a great group of people, while brightening your life.
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11/25/09
10:30AM
Toddler Time [Add to My Events]
Library: Long Island City
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and playing. For children age 16 - 36 months old and their parents/caregivers.
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11/25/09
1:00PM
Far Rockaway Cancer Action Council Meeting [Add to My Events]
Library: Far Rockaway
Want to know how you can improve health in your neighborhood? Want to learn about local organizations and the services they have to offer? Join the Far Rockaway Cancer Action Council! We are a group of community leaders who discuss community health issues and make plans for action in Far Rockaway. Questions? Contact 718-990-5102.
11/25/09
2:30PM
Auburndale Book Club: "A Separate Peace" [Add to My Events]
Library: Auburndale
Join us for November's book discussion, "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles Light. Refreshments will be served.
11/26/09
11:00AM
Computer Class for Beginners [Add to My Events]
Library: Queensboro Hill
Participants will learn basic computer skills, email, search on Internet. Preregistration is required.
11/27/09
10:00AM
Basic Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Baisley Park
Adults will gain basic computer knowledge with hands-on activities on our computers. You will be able to navigate the Internet, create an e-mail account and learn other tips and tricks.
11/27/09
10:30AM
Knitting/Crocheting Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Knitters, if you are looking for a place to share your "purls" of wisdom and experience, please join us! Bring your own material.
11/27/09
10:30AM
STARs: Senior Theatre Acting Repertory [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
Calling all older adults. Join our galaxy of STARs to perform theatrical works at the library with a great group of people, while brightening your life!
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11/27/09
11:00AM
Bilingual Basic Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Corona
You will learn how to use the keyboard and the mouse. Introduction to Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
11/28/09
10:00AM
Fresh Meadows Poets [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
Poets meet to discuss and critique their poems.
11/28/09
10:00AM
Saturday ESOL Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
Weekly Saturday morning ESOL classes begin. Registration required on September 12, 2009.
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11/28/09
10:15AM
Hatha Yoga [Add to My Events]
Library: Queensboro Hill
Beginners' hatha yoga class by Joseph Aranha focuses on postures to enhance flexibility, improve circulation and concentration and reduce stress. Wear comfortable clothing; bring a mat.
11/28/09
12:00PM
Music Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Queensboro Hill
This music club provides opportunities for music lovers to get together to practice singing, exchange techniques and perform for the community.
11/28/09
1:30PM
Chess Lessons [Add to My Events]
Library: Windsor Park
Learn how to play chess and how to improve your game! Get hands-on training with a chess instructor. All ages and families are welcome.
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11/28/09
2:00PM
A Taste of Brazil Featuring Composer/Singer/Pianist Luiz Simas [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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.
11/28/09
2:00PM
Founding Fathers -- Film Screening [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
A documentary about the DJs who created a platform for Hip Hop Music and its humble beginnings in NYC. Presented by Highlife Entertainment & DVS Filmworks.
11/28/09
2:00PM
Yoga Instruction for Adults [Add to My Events]
Library: Pomonok
Learn how to relax through breathing techniques and gentle stretching. Basic yoga postures will be introduced. Participants should wear clothes that allow them to move. Class conducted by a certified yoga instructor. Limited space; please pre-register for class.
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11/30/09
10:30AM
Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefferts
This class, for adults, offers basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Office, Internet navigation and e-mail application.
11/30/09
11:30AM
Cambria Heights Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Cambria Heights
Come and learn how to use a computer! Registration is required. Call 718-528-3535 and talk with Ms. Matteis to set up your lesson!
11/30/09
1:00PM
Senior Game Day! [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
Game Day for Seniors! Come and join in on the fun at Queens Library at Queens Village. Whether you like board games, card games, Wii games or just want to spend some time with your peers at the library, Queens Village has it all for Seniors! Ask Madlyn Schneider for more information.
11/30/09
1:30PM
An Afternoon of Cabaret with Castorina & Rose [Add to My Events]
Library: Kew Gardens Hills
Castorina & Rose perform your favorite musical selections from the Broadway stage like "I Could Have Danced All Night," "Hello Dolly" and memorable American standards such as "New York, New York," "Send in the Clowns," and more.
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11/30/09
4:00PM
Knitting and Crochet [Add to My Events]
Library: Douglaston/Little Neck
Helen Bodner helps beginners through experts with their knitting and crochet projects.Come once, several times, or every week.Adults, teens, and kids are welcome.Bring your own needles and yarn.
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11/30/09
4:30PM
Together [Add to My Events]
Library: Long Island City
Join us for this six-session program where 9 to 11-year-olds and their parents get together to talk about books and ideas. Books, snacks, and activities for younger siblings are all provided at each session. Registration required! Space is limited.
11/30/09
5:30PM
Recovery, Inc. [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
Anxiety, fear, obsessions, temper, stress, depression---finding a way to cope is here. A Recovery, International meeting is a safe, free and confidential place to get help for these issues. All are welcome.
11/30/09
6:00PM
Adult Chess Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
Practice your chess skills weekly, on Monday and Thursday evenings.
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11/30/09
6:00PM
Architecture and You: A 4-Part Series [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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
11/30/09
6:00PM
Beaded Art Wallhanging [Add to My Events]
Library: Cambria Heights
Be creative! Learn how to make a beautiful wallhanging suitable for framing using brightly colored beads. Preregistration is required, space is limited, materials will be provided.
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11/30/09
6:00PM
Create a Christmas Card [Add to My Events]
Library: Corona
Join us for a workshop where you will learn how to create a charming Christmas card. Materials are limited. Space is limited to 15 people. Registration is necesary.
11/30/09
6:00PM
English Conversation Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Queensboro Hill
Free English coversation class is conducted by the retired teacher Mr. Thomas Marsh every Tuesday & Thursday evening 6 - 7:30 pm. Preregistration is required.
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11/30/09
6:30PM
Ballroom Dancing with Jing Chen [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
Jing Chen is a skilled instructor who will give lessons in ballroom basics for beginners and offer training for more advanced students.
11/30/09
7:00PM
Discover Your Career Potential - Fall Series [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
Take the Career Exploration Inventory, a self-scored, easy-to-use guide to choose a career based on your interests and experiences.
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12/01/09
10:00AM
Basic Computer Classes for Adults [Add to My Events]
Library: South Ozone Park
Adults will gain basic computer knowledge with hands-on activities on our computers. You will be able to navigate the Internet, create an e-mail account and learn other tips and tricks.
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12/01/09
10:30AM
Basic Computers for Adults [Add to My Events]
Library: St. Albans
Adults will learn the basics of computer functions. You will learn how to log on and off the computer, use the keyboard and mouse, open and close windows, navigate the Internet and Mircosoft Word. Preregistration and a Queens Library card are required.
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12/01/09
10:30AM
Computer Basics for Adults [Add to My Events]
Library: Glen Oaks
A 2-session workshop for adults with little or no computer skills, to learn the basics of computers. Preregistration is required. Must attend both sessions on December 1 and December 3. Presented by Lifelong Learning Center at Glen Oaks.
12/01/09
10:30AM
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint [Add to My Events]
Library: McGoldrick
Learn to create a slide presentation, slide layout, slide design, add photos, charts and create handouts. Registration is required and you must have a library card. Space is limited.
12/01/09
11:00AM
Beginners Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Long Island City
Need to learn how turn on a computer or write a e-mail? Then these classes are for you? Tuesdays @ 11:00 am. Must have a library card.
12/01/09
11:00AM
Computer Class for Beginners [Add to My Events]
Library: Queensboro Hill
Participants will learn basic computer skills, email, search on Internet. Preregistration is required.
12/01/09
1:00PM
Adult Scrabble [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Come play Scrabble: the word game that has been played for generations. It's fun for everyone! Please bring your own Scrabble boards.
12/01/09
1:00PM
Introduction to Computers [Add to My Events]
Library: Maspeth
Learn basic skills of using a computer.
12/01/09
1:30PM
Isaiah's Dream– A Parade of Poets [Add to My Events]
Library: Bay Terrace
New York Artists Unlimited's dramatic presentation that explores the relevance of poetry through the voices of 20 poets from diverse cultures (Rabindranath Tagore, Julia de Burgos, Pablo Neruda, Walt Whitman, Wu Men, Langston Hughes and others) who show how artistic expression helped them survived challenges in their lifetime.
12/01/09
2:00PM
New York Cares [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
New York Cares will hold a meeting to recruit new volunteers.
12/01/09
3:30PM
East Flushing Scrabble Club [Add to My Events]
Library: East Flushing
Join our Scrabble Club at Queens Library at East Flushing on Tuesdays at 3:30 PM. The program is free.
12/01/09
5:30PM
Framing AIDS 2009 [Add to My Events]
Library: Jackson Heights
In observance of World AIDS Day, Queens Media Arts Development presents a screening of short international films that highlight the global reach of AIDS and its effect on communities. There will be a Q & A with attending filmmakers after the presentation.
12/01/09
6:00PM
Do You Take Care of a Person with a Memory Problem? [Add to My Events]
Library: Jackson Heights
Alzheimer's Support Group for family members/caregivers of those suffering with Alzheimer's to share experiences and find out about local resources in Queens.
12/01/09
6:00PM
Introduction to Word [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
In this 2-session workshop, customers will learn how to save files; cut copy & paste text; use different toolbars; create tables, and much more. Preregistration required in person at Cyber Center Desk. Must possess basic mouse and keyboarding skills. Must attend both sessions: 12/1/09 & 12/8/09 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
12/02/09
9:00AM
Introduction to Computers [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
In this single session workshop, customers will learn the basics of using the computer; how to log on and off; use the keyboard and mouse; open and close “windows”; use toolbars, and scroll bars. Preregistration required in person at Cyber Center Desk. Class runs from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
12/02/09
10:00AM
Citizenship Classes -- Families Building Communities [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
Free citizenship classes. The Committee for Hispanic Children & Families, Inc. is offering history & civic classes to individuals interested in filing for U.S. citizenship. Assistance with the application process is also available.
12/02/09
10:30AM
Basic Computer Training Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Woodside
This class teaches the basic functions on how to operate library computers.
12/02/09
10:30AM
STARS: Senior Theatre Acting Repertory [Add to My Events]
Library: Hollis
STARs is here! We are now rehearsing for our theatrical season. Join our galaxy of STARs and perform with a great group of people, while brightening your life.
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12/02/09
10:30AM
Toddler Time [Add to My Events]
Library: Long Island City
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and playing. For children age 16 - 36 months old and their parents/caregivers.
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12/02/09
2:30PM
Holiday Clay Ornaments: A Workshop for Adults [Add to My Events]
Library: Rego Park
Patricia Brintle uses air-dry clay to show you how to create beautiful holiday ornaments for decoration in and around your home.
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12/02/09
3:00PM
Adult Game Day [Add to My Events]
Library: St. Albans
Let's bowl! Adults are invited to join us on selected Wednesday afternoons for some Wii exercise and socializing.
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12/02/09
6:00PM
St. John's University Securities Arbitration Clinic Presents: Investor Education Seminar [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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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12/03/09
10:00AM
Computer Classes for Beginners [Add to My Events]
Library: East Elmhurst
Want to learn how to turn on your computer or send an e-mail to someone? Then these classes are for you. Topics include: Introduction to computers; navigating the Internet; creating your own e-mail account.
12/03/09
10:00AM
Intermediate Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Long Island City
Intermediate computer classes on selected Thursdays @ 10:00am. You must have basic computer skills and a library card.
12/03/09
10:00AM
Introduction to Computers [Add to My Events]
Library: Pomonok
Do you want to become comfortable using computers? Come to our free computer workshop and learn the basics, until 11:30 AM. Space is limited; preregistration required.
12/03/09
10:30AM
Computer Basics for Adults [Add to My Events]
Library: Glen Oaks
A 2-session workshop for adults with little or no computer skills, to learn the basics of computers. Preregistration is required. Must attend both sessions on December 1 and December 3. Presented by Lifelong Learning Center at Glen Oaks.
12/03/09
10:30AM
Computer Class for Beginners [Add to My Events]
Library: Steinway
Learn how to use the computer and Microsoft Word. For Adults.
12/03/09
10:30AM
Overeaters Anonymous [Add to My Events]
Library: Howard Beach
We'll discuss healthy ways of eating and drinking.
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12/03/09
11:00AM
Computer Class for Beginners [Add to My Events]
Library: Queensboro Hill
Participants will learn basic computer skills, email, search on Internet. Preregistration is required.
12/03/09
11:00AM
Computer Classes for Beginners [Add to My Events]
Library: East Elmhurst
Want to learn how to turn on your computer or send an e-mail to someone? Then these classes are for you. Topics include: Introduction to computers; navigating the Internet; creating your own e-mail account.
12/03/09
1:30PM
Play Reading Group [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Play reading does not involve memorization and does not require reading the play in advance. Show up and read from the play-or sit back and be the audience. See you there!
12/03/09
2:00PM
English Conversation Classes with New York Cares [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
Join New York Cares for a free monthly workshop to improve basic English skills.
12/03/09
3:00PM
Holiday Clay Ornaments: A Workshop for Adults [Add to My Events]
Library: Mitchell-Linden
Patricia Brintle uses air-dry clay to show you how to create beautiful holiday ornaments for decoration in and around your home.
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12/03/09
5:00PM
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
A meeting by CCFA will address issues by patients living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
12/03/09
6:00PM
Resume Writing Workshop for Mature Adults [Add to My Events]
Library: Broadway
Topics include: Writing your resume; preparing a cover letter; thank you notes & follow-up letters.
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12/03/09
6:00PM
Adult Chess Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
Practice your chess skills weekly, on Monday and Thursday evenings.
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12/03/09
6:00PM
English Conversation Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Queensboro Hill
Free English coversation class is conducted by the retired teacher Mr. Thomas Marsh every Tuesday & Thursday evening 6 - 7:30 pm. Preregistration is required.
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12/03/09
6:00PM
Knitting/Crocheting Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Knitters, if you are looking for a place to share your "purls" of wisdom and experience, please join us! Bring your own material.
12/03/09
6:30PM
Computer Classes for Spanish Speakers [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
Three computer classes in Spanish. Preregistration in person at the Cyber Center Reference Desk starting 12/3 at 10 AM. 12/3-Intro to Computers; 12/10-Navigating the Internet; 12/17-Creating Your Own E-Mail Account. Funding for these programs is provided via donations to the Queens Library Foundation.
12/04/09
10:00AM
Basic Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Baisley Park
Adults will gain basic computer knowledge with hands-on activities on our computers. You will be able to navigate the Internet, create an e-mail account and learn other tips and tricks.
12/04/09
10:30AM
Knitting/Crocheting Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Knitters, if you are looking for a place to share your "purls" of wisdom and experience, please join us! Bring your own material.
12/04/09
10:30AM
STARs: Senior Theatre Acting Repertory [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
Calling all older adults. Join our galaxy of STARs to perform theatrical works at the library with a great group of people, while brightening your life!
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12/04/09
11:00AM
Basic Computer Lessons [Add to My Events]
Library: Auburndale
For adult beginners, a one-on-one, half-hour tutoring session. Limit three sessions per day, one session per person, by appointment only. Sign up for 11 AM, 11:30 AM or 12 PM sessions.
12/04/09
1:00PM
Flushing Book Discussion Group [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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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12/04/09
2:00PM
Book Discussion [Add to My Events]
Library: Briarwood
Book discussion on "AUDITION" by Barbara Walters. Limited copies of book will be available at Queens Library at Briarwood.
12/04/09
3:00PM
Job Information Center Orientation - Fall Series [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
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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12/04/09
3:30PM
Auburndale Chess Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Auburndale
To 5:30 PM. "Chess was once the game of kings, now it is the king of games." Join us for a game of chess every Friday! All ages are welcome, with chessmaster Paul Landau.
12/04/09
4:30PM
"Say It Out Loud" Presentation [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
Youth filmmaker & Nickelodeon voiceover star Jordan will show his film "Say It Loud!" He will also speak about the importance of education, host a Q&A, distribute a limited number of giveaways and sign autographs for attendees. For kids of all ages. Preregistration recommended.
12/05/09
10:00AM
Saturday ESOL Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
Weekly Saturday morning ESOL classes begin. Registration required on September 12, 2009.
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12/05/09
10:15AM
Hatha Yoga [Add to My Events]
Library: Queensboro Hill
Beginners' hatha yoga class by Joseph Aranha focuses on postures to enhance flexibility, improve circulation and concentration and reduce stress. Wear comfortable clothing; bring a mat.
12/05/09
10:30AM
Computer Classes for Spanish Speakers [Add to My Events]
Library: Far Rockaway
Three computer classes in Spanish: Preregistration in person at the Library Reference Desk starting December 5 at 10 AM; 12/5-Introduction to Computers; 12/12-Navigating the Internet; 12/19-Creating Your Own E-Mail Account. Funding for these programs is provided via donations to the Queens Library Foundation.
12/05/09
12:00PM
Music Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Queensboro Hill
This music club provides opportunities for music lovers to get together to practice singing, exchange techniques and perform for the community.
12/05/09
1:00PM
Foreclosure Prevention Strategies [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
Learn foreclosure prevention strategies and options available to homeowners that will help keep them in their homes. Central will host this program on 11/21, from 10:30-12:30pm and again on 12/5, from 1-3pm.
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12/05/09
2:00PM
A Holiday Concert with Linda Ipanema [Add to My Events]
Library: McGoldrick
Join in the holiday spirit with an international medley of your favorite tunes of the season.
12/05/09
2:00PM
Belle's Players [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
Belle's Players will give a comic reading and perform monologues and dramatic scenes by well-known playwrights. Belle's Players is a theater group affiliated with the Kew Gardens Community Center Actors Workshop.
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12/05/09
2:00PM
Meet Cadillac Man, Author of "Land of Lost Souls: My Life on the Streets" [Add to My Events]
Library: Steinway
Cadillac Man descended into homelessness over 16 years ago. He kept the facts of his daily life in a series of spiral-bound notebooks, packed with gripping stories of his struggles, the unexpected freedoms of his life and his love affair with a young runaway, whom he eventually (and tragically) reunites with her family. Books will be available for sale and signing.
12/05/09
2:00PM
Middle School Choice [Add to My Events]
Library: Bay Terrace
The NYC Department of Education has expanded school choice to middle schools in Queens Districts 25 & 28. Learn more about your (or your child's) options at this interactive program.
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12/05/09
2:00PM
Pathway to U.S. Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen & Building Your Civic Knowledge [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefferts
Sessions are in English, including an information workshop and basic civics education. 11/7-Part 1: Are you ready to be a U.S. citizen?/Introduction to American history; 11/14-Part 2: What documents do you need to Present?/Introduction to American government & politics; 11/21-Part 3: What are common barriers to naturalization?/American culture & geography; 12/5-Part 4: Naturalization interview & beyond/review of 100 questions.
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12/05/09
2:00PM
Songs of the Season with the St. Luke Contemporary Ensemble [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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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12/05/09
2:30PM
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol [Add to My Events]
Library: Auburndale
Actor David Houston performs a one-act, solo presentation of an abridged version of Dickens' timeless Christmas classic "A Christmas Carol," complete with all the familiar character voices sure to delight the entire family.
12/05/09
2:30PM
Microsoft Excel 2007 for Spanish Speakers [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
Three computer classes in Spanish: Preregistration in person at the Reference Desk on December 5 starting at 10 AM: 12/5-Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007; 12/12-Calculations and Worksheets; 12/19-Workbooks and Layout. 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.
12/05/09
2:30PM
Should I Retire Early? [Add to My Events]
Library: Jackson Heights
Retirement Seminar. Topics include: Should you retire early? What if you wait for full retirement age? Will you have enough money? How long will the money last?
12/05/09
3:00PM
African-American Works in MoMA's Collection [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
Explore MoMA's collection of diverse and vital works created by African American artists Elizabeth Catlett, Ellen Gallagher, David Hammons, Jacob Lawrence, Martin Puryear, Kara Walker and Glenn Ligon, and discuss the social and political context in which they were made.
12/05/09
3:00PM
Colombian Author, Luis Alejandro Medina, Presents His Inspirational Book "My Struggles with Faith" [Add to My Events]
Library: Jackson Heights
Colombian author, Luis Alejandro Medina, presents his inspirational book: "Mi lucha de fe" ["My Struggles with Faith"]. Luis Alejandro Medina will read from his latest book inspired by his struggles with cancer. An Emmy winning TV personality, Mr. Medina is known to millions as a Spanish-speaking reporter for Telemundo, Channel 47. Author will sign copies.
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12/06/09
3:00PM
Sunday Concerts@ Central: David Glukh Klezmer Ensemble [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
David Glukh Klezmer Ensemble is one of the most unusual ensembles of its kind. Eclectic by repertoire and design, their performances include traditional klezmer music along with special "fusions" between klezmer and other musical traditions of the world (Irish, Gypsy, Classical, Latin, Jazz, Georgian, Middle-Eastern, Chinese, Macedonian, Israeli, Hassidic, Russian, Funk, Tango, Flamenco, Indian etc.) and improvisational world-beat.
12/07/09
10:30AM
Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefferts
This class, for adults, offers basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Office, Internet navigation and e-mail application.
12/07/09
10:30AM
Computer Class: Introduction to Computers/Internet [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Learn the basics of searching and browsing the Web and how to type a Web site address. You'll get basic information, such as turning the computer on and off and using the keyboard and mouse. First come, first served. Limited seating available.
12/07/09
10:30AM
Pomonok Cancer Action Council Meeting [Add to My Events]
Library: Pomonok
We're quilting for Cancer Awareness! Learn about our Quilting for Cancer Awareness 2010 Initiative. Free quilting classes will be offered for beginners. Have fun at our kick-off quilting bee.
12/07/09
11:30AM
Cambria Heights Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Cambria Heights
Come and learn how to use a computer! Registration is required. Call 718-528-3535 and talk with Ms. Matteis to set up your lesson!
12/07/09
1:00PM
Basic Crochet for Adults [Add to My Events]
Library: St. Albans
Let's crochet! Adults are invited to join us on selected Monday afternoons to learn the basics of crochet. This is a beginners' class. Please bring own your yarn and crochet needle.
12/07/09
1:00PM
Long Island City Cancer Action Council Meeting [Add to My Events]
Library: Long Island City
Want to know how you can improve health in your neighborhood? Join the Long Island City Cancer Action Council! We are a group of community leaders who discuss community health issues and make plans for action in Long Island City. We meet in the Adult Learning Center's Conference Room. Questions? Contact 718-990-5102.
12/07/09
1:00PM
Senior Game Day! [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
Come and join in on the fun at Queens Library at Queens Village. Whether you like board games, card games, Wii games or just want to spend some time with your peers at the library, Queens Village has it all for seniors! Ask Madlyn Schneider for more information.
12/07/09
2:00PM
Book Discussion Club: "Funny in Farsi" by Firoozeh Dumas [Add to My Events]
Library: Pomonok
Join us for this discussion of "Funny in Farsi," by Iranian-American author Firoozeh Dumas.
12/07/09
2:00PM
Music for the Holidays [Add to My Events]
Library: Middle Village
Join soprano Teresa Mazzilli for a potpourri of international holiday classics: "The Christmas Song," "O Holy Night," "Ave Maria," "Let It Snow," and more.
12/07/09
4:00PM
Knitting and Crochet [Add to My Events]
Library: Douglaston/Little Neck
Helen Bodner helps beginners through experts with their knitting and crochet projects.Come once, several times, or every week.Adults, teens, and kids are welcome.Bring your own needles and yarn.
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12/07/09
5:30PM
Introduction to Writing Prose Fiction [Add to My Events]
Library: Seaside
Learn the basics of writing prose fiction and workshop your writing!
12/07/09
6:00PM
Adult Chess Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
Practice your chess skills weekly, on Monday and Thursday evenings.
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12/07/09
6:00PM
Architecture and You: A 4-Part Series [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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
12/07/09
6:00PM
Baisley Park Cancer Action Council [Add to My Events]
Library: Baisley Park
Want to know how you can improve health in your neighborhood? Join us for the next Baisley Park Cancer Action Council meeting! We are a group of community leaders who discuss community health issues and make plans for action in Far Rockaway. Questions? Contact 718-990-5197.
12/07/09
6:00PM
English Conversation Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Queensboro Hill
Free English coversation class is conducted by the retired teacher Mr. Thomas Marsh every Tuesday & Thursday evening 6 - 7:30 pm. Preregistration is required.
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12/07/09
6:00PM
Found in Translation: A Bilingual English/Russian Poetry Reading [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
Poet Janet R. Kirchheimer and Translator/Poet Liana Alaverdova will read from Kirchheimer’s moving collection of poems about the Holocaust, "How To Spot One Of Us" (CLAL, 2007). Ms. Kirchheimer's family are Holocaust survivors.
12/07/09
6:00PM
Holiday Clay Ornaments: A Workshop for Adults [Add to My Events]
Library: Laurelton
Patricia Brintle uses air-dry clay to show you how to create beautiful holiday ornaments for decoration in and around your home.
12/07/09
6:30PM
Adult Book Club @ Steinway [Add to My Events]
Library: Steinway
Please join us for a discussion of "Before You Know Kindness" by Chris Bohjalian. Bohjalian's novel is a beautifully observed, delicately balanced portait of a family that could only come from the hands of a tireless craftsman.
12/07/09
6:30PM
Ballroom Dancing with Jing Chen [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
Jing Chen is a skilled instructor who will give lessons in ballroom basics for beginners and offer training for more advanced students.
12/07/09
6:30PM
Seaside Book Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Seaside
We will be reading "On Chesil Beach" by Ian McEwan. So be sure to pick up a copy of the book at Queens Library at Seaside and attend the discussion in December!
12/07/09
7:00PM
Discover Your Career Potential - Fall Series [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
Take the Career Exploration Inventory, a self-scored, easy-to-use guide to choose a career based on your interests and experiences.
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12/08/09
10:30AM
Computer Basics for Adults [Add to My Events]
Library: Glen Oaks
A 2-session workshop for adults with little or no computer skills, to learn the basics of computers. Preregistration is required. Must attend both sessions on December 8 and December 10. Presented by Lifelong Learning Center at Glen Oaks.
12/08/09
10:30AM
Computer Classes for Adults / English [Add to My Events]
Library: Sunnyside
Do you want to know how to use the computers, or how to send an e-mail to a friend or family member? These classes are for you. Topics covered include: Introduction to computers and how to use the mouse; Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word; Navigating the Internet; Creating your own e-mail account. Registration is required.
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12/08/09
10:30AM
Introduction to Pandora.com (Pandora interactive Online Radio) [Add to My Events]
Library: McGoldrick
Learn how Pandora.com works. Pandora.com is a website that allows the user to hear music based on the songs and/or artists they enjoy. Registration is required. Space is limited.
12/08/09
11:00AM
Beginners Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Long Island City
Need to learn how turn on a computer or write a e-mail? Then these classes are for you? Tuesdays @ 11:00 am. Must have a library card.
12/08/09
11:00AM
Computer Class for Beginners [Add to My Events]
Library: Queensboro Hill
Participants will learn basic computer skills, email, search on Internet. Preregistration is required.
12/08/09
1:00PM
Adult Scrabble [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Come play Scrabble: the word game that has been played for generations. It's fun for everyone! Please bring your own Scrabble boards.
12/08/09
1:00PM
Introduction to Microsoft Word [Add to My Events]
Library: Maspeth
Learn the basics of using Microsoft Word.
12/08/09
1:30PM
Great Books Book Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Whitestone
Join us for a discussion of "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" by Mitch Albom.
12/08/09
2:00PM
Hillcrest Book Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Hillcrest
Join us for a discussion of "The Shadow of the Wind" by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. Light refreshments will be served.
12/08/09
3:30PM
East Flushing Scrabble Club [Add to My Events]
Library: East Flushing
Join our Scrabble Club at Queens Library at East Flushing on Tuesdays at 3:30 PM. The program is free.
12/08/09
6:00PM
Introduction to Word [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
In this 2-session workshop, customers will learn how to save files; cut copy & paste text; use different toolbars; create tables, and much more. Preregistration required in person at Cyber Center Desk. Must possess basic mouse and keyboarding skills. Must attend both sessions: 12/1/09 & 12/8/09 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
12/08/09
6:30PM
Critical Business Decisions in these Economic Times [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
Representatives from LaGuardia Community College Small Business Development Center discuss how to assess the health of your business, debt management and evaluating turn-around opportunities.
12/09/09
9:00AM
Introduction to the Internet [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
In this single session workshop, customers will learn the basics of searching and browsing the Web. Preregistration required in person at Cyber Center Desk. Must possess basic mouse and keyboarding skills. Class runs from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
12/09/09
10:00AM
Citizenship Classes -- Families Building Communities [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
Free citizenship classes. The Committee for Hispanic Children & Families, Inc. is offering history & civic classes to individuals interested in filing for U.S. citizenship. Assistance with the application process is also available.
12/09/09
10:30AM
STARS: Senior Theatre Acting Repertory [Add to My Events]
Library: Hollis
STARs is here! We are now rehearsing for our theatrical season. Join our galaxy of STARs and perform with a great group of people, while brightening your life.
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12/09/09
10:30AM
Toddler Time [Add to My Events]
Library: Long Island City
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and playing. For children age 16 - 36 months old and their parents/caregivers.
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12/09/09
2:00PM
Holiday Clay Ornaments: A Workshop for Adults [Add to My Events]
Library: Bellerose
Patricia Brintle uses air-dry clay to show you how to create beautiful holiday ornaments for decoration in and around your home.
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12/09/09
3:00PM
Adult Game Day [Add to My Events]
Library: St. Albans
Let's bowl! Adults are invited to join us on selected Wednesday afternoons for some Wii exercise and socializing.
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12/09/09
6:00PM
Financial Literacy Series (in Mandarin Chinese) [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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.
12/09/09
6:00PM
How to Search the Internet to Find a Job [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
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.
12/09/09
6:00PM
Songs of Light - A Celebration of Chanukah in Song [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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*
12/10/09
10:00AM
Computer Classes for Beginners [Add to My Events]
Library: East Elmhurst
Want to learn how to turn on your computer or send an e-mail to someone? Then these classes are for you. Topics include: Introduction to computers; navigating the Internet; creating your own e-mail account.
12/10/09
10:00AM
Intermediate Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Long Island City
Intermediate computer classes on selected Thursdays @ 10:00am. You must have basic computer skills and a library card.
12/10/09
10:30AM
Bay Terrace Book Club: "Eat, Pray, Love" [Add to My Events]
Library: Bay Terrace
Join us for December's book discussion: "Eat, Pray, Love" by Elizabeth Gilbert.
12/10/09
10:30AM
Computer Basics for Adults [Add to My Events]
Library: Glen Oaks
A 2-session workshop for adults with little or no computer skills, to learn the basics of computers. Preregistration is required. Must attend both sessions on December 8 and December 10. Presented by Lifelong Learning Center at Glen Oaks.
12/10/09
10:30AM
Computer Class for Beginners [Add to My Events]
Library: Steinway
Learn how to use the Internet and how to use the mouse.
12/10/09
10:30AM
Computer Classes for Adults / Spanish [Add to My Events]
Library: Sunnyside
Do you need to learn how to use the computers, or how to send an e-mail to a friend? These classes are for you. 1) Introduction to computers and how to use the mouse 2) Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word 3) Navigating the Internet 4) Creating your own e-mail account Registration is required. Classes will begin 12/10/2009.
12/10/09
10:30AM
Overeaters Anonymous [Add to My Events]
Library: Howard Beach
We'll discuss healthy ways of eating and drinking.
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12/10/09
11:00AM
Computer Class for Beginners [Add to My Events]
Library: Queensboro Hill
Participants will learn basic computer skills, email, search on Internet. Preregistration is required.
12/10/09
11:00AM
Computer Classes for Beginners [Add to My Events]
Library: East Elmhurst
Want to learn how to turn on your computer or send an e-mail to someone? Then these classes are for you. Topics include: Introduction to computers; navigating the Internet; creating your own e-mail account.
12/10/09
5:30PM
La Leche League [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
Local meeting providing information and support to mothers who breastfeed.
12/10/09
5:30PM
Long Island Stamp Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
Philatelists meet to discuss their hobby.
12/10/09
6:00PM
Adult Chess Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
Practice your chess skills weekly, on Monday and Thursday evenings.
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12/10/09
6:00PM
Autism Workshop [Add to My Events]
Library: Sunnyside
What you need to know about Autism. Signs & symptoms and information on community resources.
12/10/09
6:00PM
English Conversation Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Queensboro Hill
Free English coversation class is conducted by the retired teacher Mr. Thomas Marsh every Tuesday & Thursday evening 6 - 7:30 pm. Preregistration is required.
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12/10/09
6:00PM
How to Finance College (in Mandarin Chinese) [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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.
12/10/09
6:00PM
Knitting/Crocheting Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Knitters, if you are looking for a place to share your "purls" of wisdom and experience, please join us! Bring your own material.
12/10/09
6:30PM
Computer Classes for Spanish Speakers [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
Three computer classes in Spanish. Preregistration in person at the Cyber Center Reference Desk starting 12/3 at 10 AM. 12/3-Intro to Computers; 12/10-Navigating the Internet; 12/17-Creating Your Own E-Mail Account. Funding for these programs is provided via donations to the Queens Library Foundation.
12/10/09
6:30PM
The Lights of Chanukah [Add to My Events]
Library: Richmond Hill
Soprano Sarah Tilevitz and accompanist Orrin Tilevitz retell the story of Chanukah through song performed in Yiddish, Hebrew and English.
12/11/09
10:30AM
Knitting/Crocheting Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Knitters, if you are looking for a place to share your "purls" of wisdom and experience, please join us! Bring your own material.
12/11/09
10:30AM
STARs: Senior Theatre Acting Repertory [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
Calling all older adults. Join our galaxy of STARs to perform theatrical works at the library with a great group of people, while brightening your life!
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12/11/09
11:00AM
Basic Computer Lessons [Add to My Events]
Library: Auburndale
For adult beginners, a one-on-one, half-hour tutoring session. Limit three sessions per day, one session per person, by appointment only. Sign up for 11 AM, 11:30 AM or 12 PM sessions.
12/11/09
11:00AM
Bilingual Basic Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Corona
You will learn how to use the keyboard and the mouse. Introduction to Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
12/11/09
3:00PM
Holiday Gifts on a Budget [Add to My Events]
Library: Peninsula
Pamela Isaacs shows you how to get creative for the holidays in this crafts workshop that lets you create and design holiday gifts that won't break the bank!
12/11/09
3:30PM
Auburndale Chess Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Auburndale
To 5:30 PM. "Chess was once the game of kings, now it is the king of games." Join us for a game of chess every Friday! All ages are welcome, with chessmaster Paul Landau.
12/12/09
10:00AM
Fresh Meadows Poets [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
Poets meet to discuss and critique their poems.
12/12/09
10:00AM
Saturday ESOL Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
Weekly Saturday morning ESOL classes begin. Registration required on September 12, 2009.
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12/12/09
10:15AM
Hatha Yoga [Add to My Events]
Library: Queensboro Hill
Beginners' hatha yoga class by Joseph Aranha focuses on postures to enhance flexibility, improve circulation and concentration and reduce stress. Wear comfortable clothing; bring a mat.
12/12/09
10:30AM
Computer Classes for Spanish Speakers [Add to My Events]
Library: Far Rockaway
Three computer classes in Spanish: Preregistration in person at the Library Reference Desk starting December 5 at 10 AM; 12/5-Introduction to Computers; 12/12-Navigating the Internet; 12/19-Creating Your Own E-Mail Account. Funding for these programs is provided via donations to the Queens Library Foundation.
12/12/09
11:00AM
Glendale Book Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Glendale
Join us for a lively discussion of Alexander McCall Smith's "Tears of the Giraffe." Copies are available at the Circulation desk.
12/12/09
12:00PM
Music Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Queensboro Hill
This music club provides opportunities for music lovers to get together to practice singing, exchange techniques and perform for the community.
12/12/09
12:00PM
Symphony 101: Bring on the Brass! - A Performance/Workshop for the Entire Family [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
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 (@ Central, 12 Noon and Jackson Heights 3:30pm) covers the brass family (french horn, trumpet, tuba, etc.Attend the next session, "Shake, Rattle and Roll" on January 23 @ Central Library 12 Noon and Jackson Heights 3:30pm.
12/12/09
1:00PM
Annual Langston Hughes Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Simply Skins [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
Experience the rhythmic intensity of Simply Skins, an all female percussion group as they bring in Kwanzaa with an outstanding performance of dance and drumming.
12/12/09
2:00PM
A Holiday Concert with Linda Ipanema [Add to My Events]
Library: Steinway
Join in the holiday spirit with an international medley of your favorite tunes of the season.
12/12/09
2:00PM
Careers Without College: Careers for Your Future [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
Looking for a job that might become a career? Not sure where or how to look? Join No Doubt Inc. and explore career training options and resources that are right for you.
12/12/09
2:30PM
Chanukah Songs of Light Featuring Irene Failenbogen [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
A holiday concert celebrating Chanukah with songs of light performed in Yiddish, Hebrew, Ladino and English by vocalist Irene Failenbogen, accompanied by guitarist Liam Murphy.
12/12/09
2:30PM
Jingle Bell Swing [Add to My Events]
Library: South Hollis
Bring the family and your holiday spirit and join singer Richard Lanham for an afternoon of your favorite melodies and Christmas carol classics, from "Winter Wonderland" to "Silent Night" and so much more.
12/12/09
2:30PM
Microsoft Excel 2007 for Spanish Speakers [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
Three computer classes in Spanish: Preregistration in person at the Reference Desk on December 5 starting at 10 AM: 12/5-Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007; 12/12-Calculations and Worksheets; 12/19-Workbooks and Layout. 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.
12/12/09
2:30PM
Protect Yourself from Identity Theft [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States. With some good knowledge and simple steps, you can protect your identity from those who want it. Learn how thieves get and use your information; steps you can take to protect against identity theft; and what to do if you become a victim.
12/12/09
3:00PM
American Dance Salon's Holiday Dances [Add to My Events]
Library: Woodhaven
Celebrate the holidays with your favorite seasonal favorites including traditional carols, selections from "The Nutcracker" and an Elvis Presley song choreographed to classical and contemporary dance styles with attractive costumes.
12/12/09
3:00PM
Empowering Family Through Family Stories (in Korean) [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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.
12/12/09
3:30PM
Planning to Apply for College Financial Aid? [Add to My Events]
Library: Howard Beach
A workshop for high school seniors and their parents. We will discuss the things you will want to consider before it's time to apply for aid for the 2010-2011 school year.
12/12/09
3:30PM
Symphony 101: Bring on the Brass! - A Performance/Workshop for the Entire Family [Add to My Events]
Library: Jackson Heights
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 (@ Central, 12 Noon and Jackson Heights 3:30pm) covers the brass family (french horn, trumpet, tuba, etc.Attend the next session, "Shake, Rattle and Roll" on January 23 @ Central Library 12 Noon and Jackson Heights 3:30pm.
12/12/09
4:00PM
Cambria Heights Friends of the Library Meetings [Add to My Events]
Library: Cambria Heights
Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting. All are invited to join the Friends group.
12/13/09
2:00PM
Open Mic for Poets on Sunday at Central: An Open Reading [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
Poet and author Luis Francia will be reading from his book, "Museum of Absences." All are invited to participate in this free open mic poetry event until 4 p.m.
12/14/09
10:30AM
Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefferts
This class, for adults, offers basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Office, Internet navigation and e-mail application.
12/14/09
11:30AM
Cambria Heights Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Cambria Heights
Come and learn how to use a computer! Registration is required. Call 718-528-3535 and talk with Ms. Matteis to set up your lesson!
12/14/09
1:00PM
Basic Crochet for Adults [Add to My Events]
Library: St. Albans
Let's crochet! Adults are invited to join us on selected Monday afternoons to learn the basics of crochet. This is a beginners' class. Please bring own your yarn and crochet needle.
12/14/09
1:00PM
Senior Game Day! [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
Come and join in on the fun at Queens Library at Queens Village. Whether you like board games, card games, Wii games or just want to spend some time with your peers at the library, Queens Village has it all for seniors! Ask Madlyn Schneider for more information.
12/14/09
3:00PM
Forest Hills Book Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
The Forest Hills Book Club will discuss "A GOOD SOLDIER" by Ford Madox Ford.
12/14/09
4:00PM
Knitting and Crochet [Add to My Events]
Library: Douglaston/Little Neck
Helen Bodner helps beginners through experts with their knitting and crochet projects.Come once, several times, or every week.Adults, teens, and kids are welcome.Bring your own needles and yarn.
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12/14/09
4:00PM
Mystery Book Discussion Group [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
Please join us in a discussion of the bestselling mother-and-daughter duo Mary & Carol Higgins Clark's holiday suspense novel "The Christmas Thief" on Monday, December 14th, 4:00 p.m. at the Central Library Gallery.
12/14/09
5:30PM
Introduction to Writing Prose Fiction [Add to My Events]
Library: Seaside
Learn the basics of writing prose fiction and workshop your writing!
12/14/09
6:00PM
Adult Chess Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
Practice your chess skills weekly, on Monday and Thursday evenings.
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12/14/09
6:00PM
Architecture and You: A 4-Part Series [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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
12/14/09
6:00PM
Autism Workshop [Add to My Events]
Library: Broadway
What you need to know about Autism. Signs & symptoms and information on community resources.
12/14/09
6:00PM
Christmas Tamales with Margarita Larios [In Spanish] [Add to My Events]
Library: Far Rockaway
Christmas Tamales with Margarita Larios [In Spanish] who will instruct participants on the fine art of Mexican cuisine with a workshop on the preparation of specially prepared Mexican Tamales for the Christmas Holidays. Participants in this workshop are welcome to sample the food prepared. First-come, first-served basis. Queens Library is not responsible for any allergic reactions or illnesses. as a result of their participation.
12/14/09
6:00PM
English Conversation Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Queensboro Hill
Free English coversation class is conducted by the retired teacher Mr. Thomas Marsh every Tuesday & Thursday evening 6 - 7:30 pm. Preregistration is required.
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12/14/09
6:00PM
Middle School Choice [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
The NYC Department of Education has expanded school choice to middle schools in Queens Districts 25 & 28. Learn more about your (or your child's) options at this interactive program.
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12/14/09
6:30PM
Ballroom Dancing with Jing Chen [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
Jing Chen is a skilled instructor who will give lessons in ballroom basics for beginners and offer training for more advanced students.
12/14/09
6:30PM
Chanukah Holiday Celebration [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
Neva Goldstein-Hellman, M.A., speech-language pathologist and adjunct instructor at Yeshiva University/Stern college for Women will read stories and talk about the history, customs and traditions of Chanukah. All are invited to delight in the music, warmth, and spirit of this holiday.
12/14/09
6:30PM
Eddie Lee Isaacs & His Blues Guitar [Add to My Events]
Library: Rosedale
Enjoy veteran blues singer/guitarist Eddie Lee Isaacs when you get into his groove--the sound of his famed blues guitar that rocks, swings, jumps and jives!
12/14/09
6:30PM
Toastmasters [Add to My Events]
Library: Briarwood
Toastmasters, an organization dedicated to supporting the art of public speaking offers a free bi-weekly program.
12/15/09
10:30AM
Basic Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Briarwood
A basic computer class covering various subjects. Registration required.
12/15/09
10:30AM
Basic Computers for Adults [Add to My Events]
Library: St. Albans
Adults will learn the basics of computer functions. You will learn how to log on and off the computer, use the keyboard and mouse, open and close windows, navigate the Internet and Mircosoft Word. Preregistration and a Queens Library card are required.
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12/15/09
10:30AM
Computer Basics for Adults [Add to My Events]
Library: Glen Oaks
A 2-session workshop for adults with little or no computer skills, to learn the basics of computers. Preregistration is required. Must attend both sessions on December 15 and December 17. Presented by Lifelong Learning Center at Glen Oaks.
12/15/09
10:30AM
Computer Classes for Adults / English [Add to My Events]
Library: Sunnyside
Do you want to know how to use the computers, or how to send an e-mail to a friend or family member? These classes are for you. Topics covered include: Introduction to computers and how to use the mouse; Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word; Navigating the Internet; Creating your own e-mail account. Registration is required.
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12/15/09
10:30AM
Intermediate Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
Join our intermediate computer class for adults.
12/15/09
10:30AM
Introduction to Email for Adults [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
Adults will learn the basics of email - how to create an email account, how to log on, and how to navigate your email account. Each class is a single one hour session - not a series workshop. Registration is required and you must have a library card.
12/15/09
11:00AM
Computer Class for Beginners [Add to My Events]
Library: Queensboro Hill
Participants will learn basic computer skills, email, search on Internet. Preregistration is required.
12/15/09
1:00PM
AARP Driving Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
Recommended driving class for seniors who wish to reduce insurance rates.
12/15/09
1:00PM
Adult Scrabble [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Come play Scrabble: the word game that has been played for generations. It's fun for everyone! Please bring your own Scrabble boards.
12/15/09
1:00PM
Introduction to Using the Internet [Add to My Events]
Library: Maspeth
Learn the basic skills for searching the Internet and using search engines.
12/15/09
3:30PM
East Flushing Scrabble Club [Add to My Events]
Library: East Flushing
Join our Scrabble Club at Queens Library at East Flushing on Tuesdays at 3:30 PM. The program is free.
12/15/09
6:00PM
Autism Workshop [Add to My Events]
Library: Jackson Heights
What you need to know about Autism. Signs & symptoms and information on community resources.
12/15/09
6:00PM
Do You Take Care of a Person with a Memory Problem? [Add to My Events]
Library: Jackson Heights
Alzheimer's Support Group for family members/caregivers of those suffering with Alzheimer's to share experiences and find out about local resources in Queens.
12/15/09
6:00PM
Introduction to Computers [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
In this single session workshop, customers will learn the basics of using the computer; how to log on and off; use the keyboard and mouse; open and close “windows”; use toolbars, and scroll bars. Preregistration required in person at Cyber Center Desk. Class runs from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.
12/16/09
9:00AM
Email for Beginners [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
In this single session workshop, customers will learn how to set up/open their own e-mail account. Preregistration required in person at Cyber Center Desk. Must possess basic mouse and keyboarding skills. Class runs from 10:00 - 11:30 am.
12/16/09
10:00AM
Citizenship Classes -- Families Building Communities [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
Free citizenship classes. The Committee for Hispanic Children & Families, Inc. is offering history & civic classes to individuals interested in filing for U.S. citizenship. Assistance with the application process is also available.
12/16/09
10:30AM
STARS: Senior Theatre Acting Repertory [Add to My Events]
Library: Hollis
STARs is here! We are now rehearsing for our theatrical season. Join our galaxy of STARs and perform with a great group of people, while brightening your life.
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12/16/09
10:30AM
Toddler Time [Add to My Events]
Library: Long Island City
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and playing. For children age 16 - 36 months old and their parents/caregivers.
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12/16/09
11:00AM
Meet Representatives from Workforce 1 Career Center [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
Come and meet a representative from the Workforce 1 Queens Career Center who will be available to answer questions about their agency. Workforce System readily connects businesses and job seekers and fosters economic growth. Program will be held in the Social Sciences Divison/JIC area.
12/16/09
1:30PM
Holiday Clay Ornaments: A Workshop for Adults [Add to My Events]
Library: Long Island City
Patricia Brintle uses air-dry clay to show you how to create beautiful holiday ornaments for decoration in and around your home.
12/16/09
6:00PM
Financial Literacy Series (in Mandarin Chinese) [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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.
12/16/09
6:30PM
Polish Your Resume [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
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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12/17/09
10:00AM
Computer Classes for Beginners [Add to My Events]
Library: East Elmhurst
Want to learn how to turn on your computer or send an e-mail to someone? Then these classes are for you. Topics include: Introduction to computers; navigating the Internet; creating your own e-mail account.
12/17/09
10:30AM
Computer Basics for Adults [Add to My Events]
Library: Glen Oaks
A 2-session workshop for adults with little or no computer skills, to learn the basics of computers. Preregistration is required. Must attend both sessions on December 15 and December 17. Presented by Lifelong Learning Center at Glen Oaks.
12/17/09
10:30AM
Computer Classes for Adults / Spanish [Add to My Events]
Library: Sunnyside
Do you need to learn how to use the computers, or how to send an e-mail to a friend? These classes are for you. 1) Introduction to computers and how to use the mouse 2) Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word 3) Navigating the Internet 4) Creating your own e-mail account Registration is required. Classes will begin 12/10/2009.
12/17/09
10:30AM
Overeaters Anonymous [Add to My Events]
Library: Howard Beach
We'll discuss healthy ways of eating and drinking.
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12/17/09
11:00AM
Computer Class for Beginners [Add to My Events]
Library: Queensboro Hill
Participants will learn basic computer skills, email, search on Internet. Preregistration is required.
12/17/09
11:00AM
Computer Classes for Beginners [Add to My Events]
Library: East Elmhurst
Want to learn how to turn on your computer or send an e-mail to someone? Then these classes are for you. Topics include: Introduction to computers; navigating the Internet; creating your own e-mail account.
12/17/09
1:30PM
Chinese Reading Club for Adults [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefrak City
Join us for a book discussion, current events and more on a monthly basis. Gather at Queens Library at Lefrak City's meeting room with different titles/topics by attendees on selected Thursday afternoons.
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12/17/09
2:30PM
Adult Book Discussion “Homecoming” [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Join Queens Library at Fresh Meadows in our Adult Book Discussion of “Homecoming” by Bernhard Schlink.
12/17/09
3:00PM
Adult Knitting and Crocheting Group [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
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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12/17/09
3:00PM
Flushing Cancer Action Council Meeting [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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.
12/17/09
5:00PM
African-American Fiddling Featuring the Ebony Hillbillies [Add to My Events]
Library: Far Rockaway
Enjoy 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.
12/17/09
5:30PM
Immigration Services Fraud: Know Your Rights! [Add to My Events]
Library: Elmhurst
Each year, many immigrants who lawfully seek to adjust their immigration status are victimized by fraudulent immigration service providers.This presentation is designed to provide information to the public about their rights and options under the law when dealing with immigration service providers and provide information to immigrants seeking advice or services on their legal status. Program in Mandarin Chinese @ 5:30 p.m.; in English @ 6:45 p.m.
12/17/09
6:00PM
Adult Chess Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
Practice your chess skills weekly, on Monday and Thursday evenings.
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12/17/09
6:00PM
English Conversation Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Queensboro Hill
Free English coversation class is conducted by the retired teacher Mr. Thomas Marsh every Tuesday & Thursday evening 6 - 7:30 pm. Preregistration is required.
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12/17/09
6:00PM
Knitting/Crocheting Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Knitters, if you are looking for a place to share your "purls" of wisdom and experience, please join us! Bring your own material.
12/17/09
6:00PM
The Art of Meditation [Add to My Events]
Library: Woodside
Learn how meditation can alleviate stress, anxiety and depression so that you can achieve a more peaceful balance in your daily life, while building self-esteem and confidence.
12/17/09
6:30PM
Autism Workshop [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
Learn what you need to know about autism. You'll hear about signs & symptoms, and also get information on community resources.
12/17/09
6:30PM
Computer Classes for Spanish Speakers [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
Three computer classes in Spanish. Preregistration in person at the Cyber Center Reference Desk starting 12/3 at 10 AM. 12/3-Intro to Computers; 12/10-Navigating the Internet; 12/17-Creating Your Own E-Mail Account. Funding for these programs is provided via donations to the Queens Library Foundation.
12/17/09
6:30PM
Immigration Services Fraud: Know Your Rights! [Add to My Events]
Library: Elmhurst
Each year, many immigrants who lawfully seek to adjust their immigration status are victimized by fraudulent immigration service providers.This presentation is designed to provide information to the public about their rights and options under the law when dealing with immigration service providers and provide information to immigrants seeking advice or services on their legal status. Program in Mandarin Chinese @ 5:30 p.m.; in English @ 6:45 p.m.
12/17/09
6:30PM
Literary Soup Adult Book Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
Join our Literary Soup Book Discussion Group to read and explore popular, interesting books assigned each month.
12/17/09
6:30PM
Voices of New York Christmas Concert : Mary C. Homan, Conductor; Allan Decipulo, Accompanist [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
Celebrate the holiday spirit with sacred and secular Christmas songs, traditional Christmas music and less well-known pieces.
12/18/09
10:30AM
Intermediate Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
Join our intermediate computer class for adults.
12/18/09
10:30AM
Knitting/Crocheting Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Knitters, if you are looking for a place to share your "purls" of wisdom and experience, please join us! Bring your own material.
12/18/09
10:30AM
STARs: Senior Theatre Acting Repertory [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
Calling all older adults. Join our galaxy of STARs to perform theatrical works at the library with a great group of people, while brightening your life!
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12/18/09
11:00AM
Basic Computer Lessons [Add to My Events]
Library: Auburndale
For adult beginners, a one-on-one, half-hour tutoring session. Limit three sessions per day, one session per person, by appointment only. Sign up for 11 AM, 11:30 AM or 12 PM sessions.
12/18/09
11:00AM
Bilingual Basic Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Corona
You will learn how to use the keyboard and the mouse. Introduction to Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
12/18/09
11:00AM
Visual Impairment: What You Need to Know [Add to My Events]
Library: Hollis
A discussion workshop on the common types and causes of vision loss.
12/18/09
2:00PM
Book Club for Adults [Add to My Events]
Library: Queensboro Hill
Join us for our Adult Book Club! We will be discussing "The Long Fall" by the mystery master Walter Mosley. Copies are available at the library.
12/18/09
3:30PM
Auburndale Chess Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Auburndale
To 5:30 PM. "Chess was once the game of kings, now it is the king of games." Join us for a game of chess every Friday! All ages are welcome, with chessmaster Paul Landau.
12/19/09
10:00AM
Adult Book Discussion [Add to My Events]
Library: Maspeth
Join us for a discussion of Garth Stein's book "The Art of Racing in the Rain." Copies of this book are available at the Reference desk.
12/19/09
10:00AM
Saturday ESOL Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
Weekly Saturday morning ESOL classes begin. Registration required on September 12, 2009.
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12/19/09
10:15AM
Hatha Yoga [Add to My Events]
Library: Queensboro Hill
Beginners' hatha yoga class by Joseph Aranha focuses on postures to enhance flexibility, improve circulation and concentration and reduce stress. Wear comfortable clothing; bring a mat.
12/19/09
10:30AM
Computer Classes for Spanish Speakers [Add to My Events]
Library: Far Rockaway
Three computer classes in Spanish: Preregistration in person at the Library Reference Desk starting December 5 at 10 AM; 12/5-Introduction to Computers; 12/12-Navigating the Internet; 12/19-Creating Your Own E-Mail Account. Funding for these programs is provided via donations to the Queens Library Foundation.
12/19/09
10:30AM
Friends of Queens Library [Add to My Events]
Library: Pomonok
The Friends of Queens Library at Pomonok are just crazy about supporting their favorite library! Come to our meetings, join us and have a great time while helping to support and strengthen this jewel of the community.
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12/19/09
1:00PM
From the Script [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
Adults read original scripts and participate in acting scenes.
12/19/09
2:00PM
Book Club [Add to My Events]
Library: South Ozone Park
Queens Library at South Ozone Park is holding its next book club on Saturday, December 19 at 2:00 pm. Join us to discuss books by Omar Tyree. Bring your lunch.
12/19/09
2:00PM
Celebrate Kwanzaa with the Ebony Hillbillies [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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.
12/19/09
2:00PM
Chanukah & Christmas Concert [Add to My Events]
Library: North Forest Park
Sing along and enjoy familiar selections like "The Dreidel Song,""White Christmas" and many more that are sure to summon the holiday spirit for audiences of all ages.
12/19/09
2:00PM
Holiday Canned Food Drive [Add to My Events]
Library: Pomonok
You can make a difference this holiday season; help us to feed the needy. Bring in cans of non-perishable food to Queens Library at Pomonok and we will arrange delivery and distribution to the needy in our area. The deadline for donations is Saturday, 12/19/09. Bring a can in that day, and get a lollipop!
12/19/09
2:00PM
Holiday Gifts on a Budget [Add to My Events]
Library: Whitestone
Pamela Isaacs shows you how to get creative for the holidays in this crafts workshop that lets you create and design holiday gifts that won't break the bank!
12/19/09
2:00PM
Russian Avant-Garde [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
Examine the influential wave of modern art that flourished in Russia from approximately 1909 until 1933. Artists covered include Mikhail Larionov, Marc Chagall, Kazimir Malevich, Liubov Popova and Aleksandr Rodchenko.
12/19/09
2:30PM
A Holiday Concert with Linda Ipanema [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Join in the holiday spirit with an international medley of your favorite tunes of the season.
12/19/09
2:30PM
Microsoft Excel 2007 for Spanish Speakers [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
Three computer classes in Spanish: Preregistration in person at the Reference Desk on December 5 starting at 10 AM: 12/5-Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007; 12/12-Calculations and Worksheets; 12/19-Workbooks and Layout. 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.
12/19/09
2:30PM
Music for the Holidays [Add to My Events]
Library: Maspeth
Join soprano Teresa Mazzilli for a potpourri of international holiday classics: "The Christmas Song," "O Holy Night," "Ave Maria," "Let It Snow," and more.
12/19/09
3:00PM
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol [Add to My Events]
Library: Sunnyside
Actor David Houston performs a one-act, solo presentation of an abridged version of Dickens' timeless Christmas classic "A Christmas Carol," complete with all the familiar character voices sure to delight the entire family.
12/19/09
3:00PM
Discover Your Career Potential - Fall Series [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
Take the Career Exploration Inventory, a self-scored, easy-to-use guide to choose a career based on your interests and experiences.
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12/19/09
3:00PM
Jingle Bell Swing [Add to My Events]
Library: Bayside
Bring the family and your holiday spirit and join singer Richard Lanham for an afternoon of your favorite melodies and Christmas carol classics, from "Winter Wonderland" to "Silent Night" and so much more.
12/21/09
10:30AM
Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefferts
This class, for adults, offers basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Office, Internet navigation and e-mail application.
12/21/09
10:30AM
Computer Class: Introduction to E-Mail [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Learn how to create and manage your own e-mail account: send and receive messages, create and manage your contacts & add attachments. Must possess basic mouse and keyboard skills. First-come, first-served. Limited seating is available.
12/21/09
11:30AM
Cambria Heights Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Cambria Heights
Come and learn how to use a computer! Registration is required. Call 718-528-3535 and talk with Ms. Matteis to set up your lesson!
12/21/09
1:00PM
Senior Game Day! [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
Come and join in on the fun at Queens Library at Queens Village. Whether you like board games, card games, Wii games or just want to spend some time with your peers at the library, Queens Village has it all for seniors! Ask Madlyn Schneider for more information.
12/21/09
3:00PM
Forest Hills Book Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
The Forest Hills Book Club will discuss "Worst Hard Times," by Timothy Egan.
12/21/09
4:00PM
Knitting and Crochet [Add to My Events]
Library: Douglaston/Little Neck
Helen Bodner helps beginners through experts with their knitting and crochet projects.Come once, several times, or every week.Adults, teens, and kids are welcome.Bring your own needles and yarn.
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12/21/09
5:30PM
Introduction to Writing Prose Fiction [Add to My Events]
Library: Seaside
Learn the basics of writing prose fiction and workshop your writing!
12/21/09
5:30PM
Pathway to U.S. Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen & Building Your Civic Knowledge [Add to My Events]
Library: Woodside
Sessions are in English, including an information workshop and basic civics education. 12/21-Part 1: Are you ready to be a U.S. citizen?/Introduction to American history; 12/28-Part 2: What documents do you need to Present?/Introduction to American government & politics; 1/4-Part 3: What are common barriers to naturalization?/American culture & geography; 1/11-Part 4: Naturalization interview & beyond/review of 100 questions.
12/21/09
6:00PM
Adult Chess Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
Practice your chess skills weekly, on Monday and Thursday evenings.
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12/21/09
6:00PM
Autism Workshop [Add to My Events]
Library: Mitchell-Linden
Learn what you need to know about autism. You'll hear about signs & symptoms, and also get information on community resources.
12/21/09
6:00PM
Your Favorite Melodies Featuring Russian Soprano Anya Yelizarova [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
Your Favorite Melodies Featuring Russian Soprano Anya Yelizarova. Join Soprano Anya Yelizarova accompanied by Liya Touch on violin and Inna Leytush on piano for an evening of beautiful music by Mozart, Rossini, Bizet, Prokofiev and others.
12/21/09
6:30PM
Ballroom Dancing With Jing Chen [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
Jing Chen is a skilled instructor who will give lessons in ballroom basics for beginners and offer training for more advanced students.
12/21/09
6:30PM
Jingle Bell Swing [Add to My Events]
Library: South Jamaica
Bring the family and your holiday spirit and join singer Richard Lanham for an afternoon of your favorite melodies and Christmas carol classics, from "Winter Wonderland" to "Silent Night" and so much more.
12/22/09
10:30AM
Computer Classes for Adults / English [Add to My Events]
Library: Sunnyside
Do you want to know how to use the computers, or how to send an e-mail to a friend or family member? These classes are for you. Topics covered include: Introduction to computers and how to use the mouse; Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word; Navigating the Internet; Creating your own e-mail account. Registration is required.
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12/22/09
10:30AM
Intermediate Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
Join our intermediate computer class for adults.
12/22/09
10:30AM
Introduction to Email for Adults [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
Adults will learn the basics of email - how to create an email account, how to log on, and how to navigate your email account. Each class is a single one hour session - not a series workshop. Registration is required and you must have a library card.
12/22/09
11:00AM
Computer Class for Beginners [Add to My Events]
Library: Queensboro Hill
Participants will learn basic computer skills, email, search on Internet. Preregistration is required.
12/22/09
1:00PM
AARP Driving Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
Recommended driving class for seniors who wish to reduce insurance rates.
12/22/09
1:00PM
Adult Scrabble [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Come play Scrabble: the word game that has been played for generations. It's fun for everyone! Please bring your own Scrabble boards.
12/22/09
1:00PM
Tips and Tricks for Using the Computer [Add to My Events]
Library: Maspeth
Learn basic tips and tricks for using the computer.
12/22/09
2:00PM
Learn to Draw...or Learn to Draw Better! [Add to My Events]
Library: Hillcrest
Adults will improve drawing skills led by instructor Jessica Wolff. All art materials will be supplied. Preregistration is required; seating is limited.
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12/22/09
3:30PM
East Flushing Scrabble Club [Add to My Events]
Library: East Flushing
Join our Scrabble Club at Queens Library at East Flushing on Tuesdays at 3:30 PM. The program is free.
12/23/09
10:30AM
STARS: Senior Theatre Acting Repertory [Add to My Events]
Library: Hollis
STARs is here! We are now rehearsing for our theatrical season. Join our galaxy of STARs and perform with a great group of people, while brightening your life.
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12/23/09
6:00PM
Financial Literacy Series (in Mandarin Chinese) [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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.
12/24/09
10:30AM
Computer Classes for Adults / Spanish [Add to My Events]
Library: Sunnyside
Do you need to learn how to use the computers, or how to send an e-mail to a friend? These classes are for you. 1) Introduction to computers and how to use the mouse 2) Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word 3) Navigating the Internet 4) Creating your own e-mail account Registration is required. Classes will begin 12/10/2009.
12/24/09
10:30AM
Overeaters Anonymous [Add to My Events]
Library: Howard Beach
We'll discuss healthy ways of eating and drinking.
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12/26/09
10:00AM
Fresh Meadows Poets [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
Poets meet to discuss and critique their poems.
12/28/09
11:30AM
Cambria Heights Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Cambria Heights
Come and learn how to use a computer! Registration is required. Call 718-528-3535 and talk with Ms. Matteis to set up your lesson!
12/28/09
1:00PM
Senior Game Day! [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
Come and join in on the fun at Queens Library at Queens Village. Whether you like board games, card games, Wii games or just want to spend some time with your peers at the library, Queens Village has it all for seniors! Ask Madlyn Schneider for more information.
12/28/09
1:30PM
Visual Impairment: What You Need to Know [Add to My Events]
Library: Rego Park
A discussion workshop on the common types and causes of vision loss.
12/28/09
4:00PM
Knitting and Crochet [Add to My Events]
Library: Douglaston/Little Neck
Helen Bodner helps beginners through experts with their knitting and crochet projects.Come once, several times, or every week.Adults, teens, and kids are welcome.Bring your own needles and yarn.
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12/28/09
5:30PM
Pathway to U.S. Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen & Building Your Civic Knowledge [Add to My Events]
Library: Woodside
Sessions are in English, including an information workshop and basic civics education. 12/21-Part 1: Are you ready to be a U.S. citizen?/Introduction to American history; 12/28-Part 2: What documents do you need to Present?/Introduction to American government & politics; 1/4-Part 3: What are common barriers to naturalization?/American culture & geography; 1/11-Part 4: Naturalization interview & beyond/review of 100 questions.
12/28/09
6:00PM
Adult Chess Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
Practice your chess skills weekly, on Monday and Thursday evenings.
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12/28/09
6:00PM
Autism Workshop [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
Learn what you need to know about autism. You'll hear about signs & symptoms, and also get information on community resources.
12/28/09
6:30PM
Ballroom Dancing With Jing Chen [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
Jing Chen is a skilled instructor who will give lessons in ballroom basics for beginners and offer training for more advanced students.
12/28/09
6:30PM
Toastmasters [Add to My Events]
Library: Briarwood
Toastmasters, an organization dedicated to supporting the art of public speaking offers a free bi-weekly program.
12/29/09
10:30AM
Computer Classes for Adults / English [Add to My Events]
Library: Sunnyside
Do you want to know how to use the computers, or how to send an e-mail to a friend or family member? These classes are for you. Topics covered include: Introduction to computers and how to use the mouse; Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word; Navigating the Internet; Creating your own e-mail account. Registration is required.
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12/29/09
10:30AM
Intermediate Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
Join our intermediate computer class for adults.
12/29/09
12:00PM
Celebrate Kwanzaa: Stitching Stories of the Underground Railroad [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
Celebrate Kwanzaa and learn from fiber and craft artist Joan Hodges about the various quilt patterns used during the time of the Underground Railroad, and the hidden messages behind these patterns.
12/29/09
12:00PM
Kwanzaa Celebration [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
Celebrate Kwanzaa at Central Library with musical entertainment, lessons on quilt patterns, plenty of story telling, and a lecture/discussion on the meaning of Kwanzaa! All ages are welcome to attend.
12/29/09
1:00PM
Adult Scrabble [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Come play Scrabble: the word game that has been played for generations. It's fun for everyone! Please bring your own Scrabble boards.
12/29/09
1:00PM
Celebrate Kwanzaa with the Ebony Hillbillies [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
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.
12/29/09
1:00PM
Job Information Center Orientation - Fall Series [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
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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12/29/09
2:00PM
Visual Impairment: What You Need to Know [Add to My Events]
Library: Pomonok
A discussion workshop on the common types and causes of vision loss.
12/29/09
3:30PM
East Flushing Scrabble Club [Add to My Events]
Library: East Flushing
Join our Scrabble Club at Queens Library at East Flushing on Tuesdays at 3:30 PM. The program is free.
12/30/09
10:30AM
STARS: Senior Theatre Acting Repertory [Add to My Events]
Library: Hollis
STARs is here! We are now rehearsing for our theatrical season. Join our galaxy of STARs and perform with a great group of people, while brightening your life.
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12/30/09
2:30PM
Auburndale Book Club: "Deception Point" [Add to My Events]
Library: Auburndale
Join us for December's book discussion, Dan Brown's "Deception Point." Light refreshments will be served.
12/31/09
10:30AM
Computer Classes for Adults / Spanish [Add to My Events]
Library: Sunnyside
Do you need to learn how to use the computers, or how to send an e-mail to a friend? These classes are for you. 1) Introduction to computers and how to use the mouse 2) Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word 3) Navigating the Internet 4) Creating your own e-mail account Registration is required. Classes will begin 12/10/2009.
01/03/10
3:00PM
Sunday Concerts @ Central: Sojourner [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
Sojourner is a women’s collective dedicated to nurturing the art of string playing through the African-American experience. As composers and arrangers, their performances encompass genres ranging from jazz to hip hop.
01/04/10
10:30AM
Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefferts
This class for adults, offers basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Office, Internet navigation and e-mail application.
01/04/10
5:30PM
Pathway to U.S. Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen & Building Your Civic Knowledge [Add to My Events]
Library: Woodside
Sessions are in English, including an information workshop and basic civics education. 12/21-Part 1: Are you ready to be a U.S. citizen?/Introduction to American history; 12/28-Part 2: What documents do you need to Present?/Introduction to American government & politics; 1/4-Part 3: What are common barriers to naturalization?/American culture & geography; 1/11-Part 4: Naturalization interview & beyond/review of 100 questions.
01/05/10
10:00AM
One on One Half-Hour Beginner Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
One on One Computer Classes for Adults. Three half-hour sessions held Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19, and 26 and Thursdays January 7, 21, & 28. Thursday, January 14 three evening sessions will be held. Customers can get information, practice and help on any computer related issue. Preregistration is required.
01/05/10
10:30AM
Computer Basics for Adults [Add to My Events]
Library: Glen Oaks
A 2-session workshop for adults with little or no computer skills, to learn the basics of computers. Preregistration is required. Must attend both sessions on January 5 and 7. Presented by Lifelong Learning Center at Glen Oaks.
01/05/10
10:30AM
Computer Basics for Adults [Add to My Events]
Library: Glen Oaks
A 2-session workshop for adults with little or no computer skills, to learn the basics of computers. Preregistration is required. Must attend both sessions. Presented by Lifelong Learning Center at Glen Oaks.
01/05/10
11:00AM
One on One Half-Hour Beginner Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
One on One Computer Classes for Adults. Three half-hour sessions held Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19, and 26 and Thursdays January 7, 21, & 28. Thursday, January 14 three evening sessions will be held. Customers can get information, practice and help on any computer related issue. Preregistration is required.
01/05/10
12:00PM
One on One Half-Hour Beginner Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
One on One Computer Classes for Adults. Three half-hour sessions held Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19, and 26 and Thursdays January 7, 21, & 28. Thursday, January 14 three evening sessions will be held. Customers can get information, practice and help on any computer related issue. Preregistration is required.
01/05/10
6:30PM
Pathway to U.S. Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen & Building Your Civic Knowledge [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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.
01/06/10
6:00PM
Hatha Yoga for Beginners [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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*
01/07/10
10:00AM
Computer Classes for Beginners [Add to My Events]
Library: East Elmhurst
Want to learn how to turn on your computer or send an e-mail to someone? Then these classes are for you. Topics include: Introduction to computers; navigating the Internet; creating your own e-mail account.
01/07/10
10:00AM
One on One Half-Hour Beginner Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
One on One Computer Classes for Adults. Three half-hour sessions held Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19, and 26 and Thursdays January 7, 21, & 28. Thursday, January 14 three evening sessions will be held. Customers can get information, practice and help on any computer related issue. Preregistration is required.
01/07/10
10:30AM
Computer Basics for Adults [Add to My Events]
Library: Glen Oaks
A 2-session workshop for adults with little or no computer skills, to learn the basics of computers. Preregistration is required. Must attend both sessions. Presented by Lifelong Learning Center at Glen Oaks.
01/07/10
10:30AM
Computer Basics for Adults [Add to My Events]
Library: Glen Oaks
A 2-session workshop for adults with little or no computer skills, to learn the basics of computers. Preregistration is required. Must attend both sessions on January 5 and 7. Presented by Lifelong Learning Center at Glen Oaks.
01/07/10
11:00AM
Computer Classes for Beginners [Add to My Events]
Library: East Elmhurst
Want to learn how to turn on your computer or send an e-mail to someone? Then these classes are for you. Topics include: Introduction to computers; navigating the Internet; creating your own e-mail account.
01/07/10
11:00AM
One on One Half-Hour Beginner Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
One on One Computer Classes for Adults. Three half-hour sessions held Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19, and 26 and Thursdays January 7, 21, & 28. Thursday, January 14 three evening sessions will be held. Customers can get information, practice and help on any computer related issue. Preregistration is required.
01/07/10
12:00PM
One on One Half-Hour Beginner Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
One on One Computer Classes for Adults. Three half-hour sessions held Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19, and 26 and Thursdays January 7, 21, & 28. Thursday, January 14 three evening sessions will be held. Customers can get information, practice and help on any computer related issue. Preregistration is required.
01/07/10
6:30PM
Pottery Class for Adults with Pat Brintle [Add to My Events]
Library: Woodhaven
Professional Haitian-born artist Patricia Brintle will teach adults: general information on clay; hand-building methods; parts of a vase; firing process and terminology; decorative techniques and terms; optional decoration using acrylic paint. Clay is air-dried. Items may be taken home; all supplies will be provided. Preregistration.
01/08/10
11:00AM
Basic Computer Lessons [Add to My Events]
Library: Auburndale
For adult beginners, a one-on-one half-hour tutoring session. Limit two sessions per day, by appointment only. Sign up for either 11 AM, 11:30 AM or 12:00PM classes.
01/08/10
1:00PM
Flushing Book Discussion Group [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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*
01/08/10
3:30PM
Auburndale Chess Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Auburndale
"Chess was once the game of kings, now it is the king of games." Join us for a game of chess every Friday! All ages are welcome, with chessmaster Paul Landau. Till 5:30 p.m.
01/09/10
11:00AM
Glendale Book Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Glendale
Join us for a lively discussion of Bernard Schlink's bestselling novel, "The Reader." Copies will be available at the Circulation Desk.
01/09/10
2:00PM
Con Brio Ensemble Concert [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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*
01/09/10
2:00PM
Flushing Library & the Chinese Writer's Association of New York Present: Flushing Lecture Series [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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*
01/09/10
2:00PM
Pottery Class for Adults with Pat Brintle [Add to My Events]
Library: Sunnyside
Professional Haiti-born artist Patricia Brintle will teach adults: general information on clay; hand-building methods; parts of a vase; firing process and terminology; decorative techniques and terms; optional decoration using acrylic paint. Clay is air-dried. Items may be taken home; all supplies will be provided. Preregistration is required.
01/09/10
2:30PM
Urban Stages Presents "The Gates of Equality" [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
The life of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is told in this dramatic presentation through his speeches, press conferences and fictional narrative.
01/09/10
3:00PM
A Dominican Author Presents Poetry: Huellas de una memoria perdida (Traces of a Lost Memory) [Add to My Events]
Library: Jackson Heights
A teacher by profession, Adriana Devers is also a poet. At the age of eight, she wrote her first verses. Queens Library invites you to share her book, Huellas de una memoria perdida [Traces of a Lost Memory], with the audience. The author will autograph copies that will be available for sale.
01/09/10
4:00PM
Cambria Heights Friends of the Library Meetings [Add to My Events]
Library: Cambria Heights
Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting. All are invited to join the Friends group.
01/11/10
9:30AM
Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefferts
This class for adults, offers basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Office, Internet navigation and e-mail application.
01/11/10
5:30PM
Pathway to U.S. Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen & Building Your Civic Knowledge [Add to My Events]
Library: Woodside
Sessions are in English, including an information workshop and basic civics education. 12/21-Part 1: Are you ready to be a U.S. citizen?/Introduction to American history; 12/28-Part 2: What documents do you need to Present?/Introduction to American government & politics; 1/4-Part 3: What are common barriers to naturalization?/American culture & geography; 1/11-Part 4: Naturalization interview & beyond/review of 100 questions.
01/11/10
6:00PM
Isaiah's Dream– A Parade of Poets [Add to My Events]
Library: Richmond Hill
New York Artists Unlimited's dramatic presentation that explores the relevance of poetry through the voices of 20 poets from diverse cultures (Rabindranath Tagore, Julia de Burgos, Pablo Neruda, Walt Whitman, Wu Men, Langston Hughes and others) who show how artistic expression helped them survived challenges in their lifetime.
01/11/10
6:30PM
Seaside Book Club -- January 2010 [Add to My Events]
Library: Seaside
We will be discussing "White Tiger" by Aarvind Adiga this January. Please read the book prior to the meeting. Copies are available at Queens Library at Seaside.
01/12/10
10:00AM
One on One Half-Hour Beginner Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
One on One Computer Classes for Adults. Three half-hour sessions held Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19, and 26 and Thursdays January 7, 21, & 28. Thursday, January 14 three evening sessions will be held. Customers can get information, practice and help on any computer related issue. Preregistration is required.
01/12/10
10:30AM
Computer Basics for Adults [Add to My Events]
Library: Glen Oaks
A 2-session workshop for adults with little or no computer skills, to learn the basics of computers. Preregistration is required. Must attend both sessions on January 12 and January 14. Presented by Lifelong Learning Center at Glen Oaks.
01/12/10
11:00AM
One on One Half-Hour Beginner Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
One on One Computer Classes for Adults. Three half-hour sessions held Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19, and 26 and Thursdays January 7, 21, & 28. Thursday, January 14 three evening sessions will be held. Customers can get information, practice and help on any computer related issue. Preregistration is required.
01/12/10
12:00PM
One on One Half-Hour Beginner Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
One on One Computer Classes for Adults. Three half-hour sessions held Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19, and 26 and Thursdays January 7, 21, & 28. Thursday, January 14 three evening sessions will be held. Customers can get information, practice and help on any computer related issue. Preregistration is required.
01/12/10
3:00PM
Pottery Class for Adults with Pat Brintle [Add to My Events]
Library: Glendale
Professional Haitian-born artist Patricia Brintle will teach adults: general information on clay; hand-building methods; parts of a vase; firing process and terminology; decorative techniques and terms; optional decoration using acrylic paint. Clay is air-dried. Items may be taken home; all supplies will be provided. Preregistration.
01/12/10
6:30PM
Pathway to U.S. Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen & Building Your Civic Knowledge [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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.
01/13/10
2:00PM
Eddie Lee Isaacs & His Blues Guitar [Add to My Events]
Library: Bellerose
Enjoy veteran blues singer/guitarist Eddie Lee Isaacs when you get into his groove--the sound of his famed blues guitar that rocks, swings, jumps and jives!
01/13/10
6:00PM
Hatha Yoga for Beginners [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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*
01/14/10
10:00AM
Computer Classes for Beginners [Add to My Events]
Library: East Elmhurst
Want to learn how to turn on your computer or send an e-mail to someone? Then these classes are for you. Topics include: Introduction to computers; navigating the Internet; creating your own e-mail account.
01/14/10
10:30AM
Computer Basics for Adults [Add to My Events]
Library: Glen Oaks
A 2-session workshop for adults with little or no computer skills, to learn the basics of computers. Preregistration is required. Must attend both sessions on January 12 and January 14. Presented by Lifelong Learning Center at Glen Oaks.
01/14/10
11:00AM
Computer Classes for Beginners [Add to My Events]
Library: East Elmhurst
Want to learn how to turn on your computer or send an e-mail to someone? Then these classes are for you. Topics include: Introduction to computers; navigating the Internet; creating your own e-mail account.
01/14/10
1:30PM
Meditation: Find Peace and Serenity in an Uncertain World [Add to My Events]
Library: Bay Terrace
Jim Rose teaches how to access that personal haven within each of us, where you will find calm, peace, and even bliss.
01/14/10
5:00PM
One on One Half-Hour Beginner Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
One on One Computer Classes for Adults. Three half-hour sessions held Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19, and 26 and Thursdays January 7, 21, & 28. Thursday, January 14 three evening sessions will be held. Customers can get information, practice and help on any computer related issue. Preregistration is required.
01/14/10
5:00PM
Workshop for the First-Time Homebuyer: Deciding if Home Ownership Is Right for You [Add to My Events]
Library: Woodside
The Chhaya Community Development Corporation presents a workshop designed for the first-time homebuyer, from deciding if home ownership is right for you to foreclosure prevention. This session covers what you need to know about home ownership, and presenters will discuss some of home ownership's myths and truths.
01/14/10
5:30PM
One on One Half-Hour Beginner Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
One on One Computer Classes for Adults. Three half-hour sessions held Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19, and 26 and Thursdays January 7, 21, & 28. Thursday, January 14 three evening sessions will be held. Customers can get information, practice and help on any computer related issue. Preregistration is required.
01/14/10
6:00PM
One on One Half-Hour Beginner Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
One on One Computer Classes for Adults. Three half-hour sessions held Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19, and 26 and Thursdays January 7, 21, & 28. Thursday, January 14 three evening sessions will be held. Customers can get information, practice and help on any computer related issue. Preregistration is required.
01/15/10
11:00AM
Basic Computer Lessons [Add to My Events]
Library: Auburndale
For adult beginners, a one-on-one half-hour tutoring session. Limit two sessions per day, by appointment only. Sign up for either 11 AM, 11:30 AM or 12:00PM classes.
01/15/10
3:30PM
Auburndale Chess Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Auburndale
"Chess was once the game of kings, now it is the king of games." Join us for a game of chess every Friday! All ages are welcome, with chessmaster Paul Landau. Till 5:30 p.m.
01/16/10
1:30PM
Urban Stages Presents "The Gates of Equality" [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
The life of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is told in this dramatic presentation through his speeches, press conferences and fictional narrative.
01/16/10
2:00PM
What’s Up with My Gut? A Friendly Introduction to Digestive Dilemmas [Add to My Events]
Library: Steinway
Learn how the digestive tract operates and about a variety of digestive diseases(irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, and more) and their treatment.
01/19/10
10:00AM
One on One Half-Hour Beginner Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
One on One Computer Classes for Adults. Three half-hour sessions held Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19, and 26 and Thursdays January 7, 21, & 28. Thursday, January 14 three evening sessions will be held. Customers can get information, practice and help on any computer related issue. Preregistration is required.
01/19/10
10:30AM
Computer Basics for Adults [Add to My Events]
Library: Glen Oaks
A 2-session workshop for adults with little or no computer skills, to learn the basics of computers. Preregistration is required. Must attend both sessions on January 19 and January 21. Presented by Lifelong Learning Center at Glen Oaks.
01/19/10
11:00AM
One on One Half-Hour Beginner Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
One on One Computer Classes for Adults. Three half-hour sessions held Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19, and 26 and Thursdays January 7, 21, & 28. Thursday, January 14 three evening sessions will be held. Customers can get information, practice and help on any computer related issue. Preregistration is required.
01/19/10
12:00PM
One on One Half-Hour Beginner Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
One on One Computer Classes for Adults. Three half-hour sessions held Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19, and 26 and Thursdays January 7, 21, & 28. Thursday, January 14 three evening sessions will be held. Customers can get information, practice and help on any computer related issue. Preregistration is required.
01/19/10
6:30PM
Pathway to U.S. Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen & Building Your Civic Knowledge [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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.
01/20/10
1:00PM
Queens Borough President Celebrates Black Heritage [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
The annual Black Heritage Month celebration takes center stage here at Queens Library at Langston Hughes. This event is sponsored by the offices of the Queens Borough President, Honorable Helen Marshall.
01/20/10
6:00PM
Hatha Yoga for Beginners [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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*
01/21/10
10:00AM
Computer Classes for Beginners [Add to My Events]
Library: East Elmhurst
Want to learn how to turn on your computer or send an e-mail to someone? Then these classes are for you. Topics include: Introduction to computers; navigating the Internet; creating your own e-mail account.
01/21/10
10:00AM
One on One Half-Hour Beginner Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
One on One Computer Classes for Adults. Three half-hour sessions held Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19, and 26 and Thursdays January 7, 21, & 28. Thursday, January 14 three evening sessions will be held. Customers can get information, practice and help on any computer related issue. Preregistration is required.
01/21/10
10:30AM
Computer Basics for Adults [Add to My Events]
Library: Glen Oaks
A 2-session workshop for adults with little or no computer skills, to learn the basics of computers. Preregistration is required. Must attend both sessions on January 19 and January 21. Presented by Lifelong Learning Center at Glen Oaks.
01/21/10
11:00AM
Computer Classes for Beginners [Add to My Events]
Library: East Elmhurst
Want to learn how to turn on your computer or send an e-mail to someone? Then these classes are for you. Topics include: Introduction to computers; navigating the Internet; creating your own e-mail account.
01/21/10
11:00AM
One on One Half-Hour Beginner Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
One on One Computer Classes for Adults. Three half-hour sessions held Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19, and 26 and Thursdays January 7, 21, & 28. Thursday, January 14 three evening sessions will be held. Customers can get information, practice and help on any computer related issue. Preregistration is required.
01/21/10
12:00PM
One on One Half-Hour Beginner Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
One on One Computer Classes for Adults. Three half-hour sessions held Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19, and 26 and Thursdays January 7, 21, & 28. Thursday, January 14 three evening sessions will be held. Customers can get information, practice and help on any computer related issue. Preregistration is required.
01/22/10
11:00AM
Basic Computer Lessons [Add to My Events]
Library: Auburndale
For adult beginners, a one-on-one half-hour tutoring session. Limit two sessions per day, by appointment only. Sign up for either 11 AM, 11:30 AM or 12:00PM classes.
01/22/10
3:30PM
Auburndale Chess Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Auburndale
"Chess was once the game of kings, now it is the king of games." Join us for a game of chess every Friday! All ages are welcome, with chessmaster Paul Landau. Till 5:30 p.m.
01/23/10
12:00PM
SYMPHONY 101: Shake, Rattle & Roll - A Performance/Workshop for the Entire Family [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
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. Today's performance covers the percussion family (drums, gong, xylophone, piano).
01/23/10
12:00PM
Symphony 101: Shake, Rattle & Roll - A Performance/Workshop for the Entire Family [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
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 percussion family (drums, gong, xylophone, piano).
01/23/10
2:00PM
Eddie Lee Isaacs & The Rockin' Side of the Blues [Add to My Events]
Library: Peninsula
Veteran blues singer/guitarist Eddie Lee Isaacs rocks 'n' rolls with the blues in this performance of music made great by Little Richard, Fats Domino, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and others.
01/23/10
2:30PM
Pottery Class for Adults with Pat Brintle [Add to My Events]
Library: Pomonok
Professional Haiti-born artist Patricia Brintle will teach adults: general information on clay; hand-building methods; parts of a vase; firing process and terminology; decorative techniques and terms; optional decoration using acrylic paint. Clay is air-dried. Items may be taken home; all supplies will be provided. Preregistration is required.
01/23/10
3:30PM
Symphony 101: Shake, Rattle & Roll - A Performance/Workshop for the Entire Family [Add to My Events]
Library: Jackson Heights
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 percussion family (drums, gong, xylophone, piano).
01/23/10
3:30PM
SYMPHONY 101: Shake, Rattle & Roll - A Performance/Workshop for the Entire Family [Add to My Events]
Library: Jackson Heights
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. Today's performance covers the percussion family (drums, gong, xylophone, piano).
01/23/10
3:30PM
Urban Stages Presents "The Gates of Equality" [Add to My Events]
Library: East Elmhurst
The life of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is told in this dramatic presentation through his speeches, press conferences and fictional narrative.
01/25/10
10:30AM
Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefferts
This class for adults, offers basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Office, Internet navigation and e-mail application.
01/25/10
5:30PM
Learn Mandarin Chinese [Add to My Events]
Library: Woodhaven
Queens Library at Woodhaven is offering lessons in both beginner and intermediate Mandarin Chinese. Beginner classes will be on Mondays, and Intermediate Classes will be on Thursdays, from 5:30PM-7:00PM. Classes will start on January 25, 2010, until March 11, 2010. Registration in advance is required, space is limited.
01/26/10
10:00AM
One on One Half-Hour Beginner Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
One on One Computer Classes for Adults. Three half-hour sessions held Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19, and 26 and Thursdays January 7, 21, & 28. Thursday, January 14 three evening sessions will be held. Customers can get information, practice and help on any computer related issue. Preregistration is required.
01/26/10
11:00AM
One on One Half-Hour Beginner Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
One on One Computer Classes for Adults. Three half-hour sessions held Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19, and 26 and Thursdays January 7, 21, & 28. Thursday, January 14 three evening sessions will be held. Customers can get information, practice and help on any computer related issue. Preregistration is required.
01/26/10
12:00PM
One on One Half-Hour Beginner Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
One on One Computer Classes for Adults. Three half-hour sessions held Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19, and 26 and Thursdays January 7, 21, & 28. Thursday, January 14 three evening sessions will be held. Customers can get information, practice and help on any computer related issue. Preregistration is required.
01/27/10
10:30AM
Job Assistance Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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.
01/27/10
6:00PM
Hatha Yoga for Beginners [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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*
01/28/10
10:00AM
Computer Classes for Beginners [Add to My Events]
Library: East Elmhurst
Want to learn how to turn on your computer or send an e-mail to someone? Then these classes are for you. Topics include: Introduction to computers; navigating the Internet; creating your own e-mail account.
01/28/10
10:00AM
One on One Half-Hour Beginner Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
One on One Computer Classes for Adults. Three half-hour sessions held Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19, and 26 and Thursdays January 7, 21, & 28. Thursday, January 14 three evening sessions will be held. Customers can get information, practice and help on any computer related issue. Preregistration is required.
01/28/10
11:00AM
Computer Classes for Beginners [Add to My Events]
Library: East Elmhurst
Want to learn how to turn on your computer or send an e-mail to someone? Then these classes are for you. Topics include: Introduction to computers; navigating the Internet; creating your own e-mail account.
01/28/10
11:00AM
One on One Half-Hour Beginner Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
One on One Computer Classes for Adults. Three half-hour sessions held Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19, and 26 and Thursdays January 7, 21, & 28. Thursday, January 14 three evening sessions will be held. Customers can get information, practice and help on any computer related issue. Preregistration is required.
01/28/10
12:00PM
One on One Half-Hour Beginner Computer Classes [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
One on One Computer Classes for Adults. Three half-hour sessions held Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19, and 26 and Thursdays January 7, 21, & 28. Thursday, January 14 three evening sessions will be held. Customers can get information, practice and help on any computer related issue. Preregistration is required.
01/28/10
2:30PM
Adult Book Discussion "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Join our book discussion group. We will discuss "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" by Stieg Larsson.
01/28/10
3:00PM
Adult Knitting and Crocheting Group [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
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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01/28/10
5:30PM
Learn Mandarin Chinese [Add to My Events]
Library: Woodhaven
Queens Library at Woodhaven is offering lessons in both beginner and intermediate Mandarin Chinese. Beginner classes will be on Mondays, and Intermediate Classes will be on Thursdays, from 5:30PM-7:00PM. Classes will start on January 25, 2010, until March 11, 2010. Registration in advance is required, space is limited.
01/29/10
11:00AM
Basic Computer Lessons [Add to My Events]
Library: Auburndale
For adult beginners, a one-on-one half-hour tutoring session. Limit two sessions per day, by appointment only. Sign up for either 11 AM, 11:30 AM or 12:00PM classes.
01/29/10
3:30PM
Auburndale Chess Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Auburndale
"Chess was once the game of kings, now it is the king of games." Join us for a game of chess every Friday! All ages are welcome, with chessmaster Paul Landau. Till 5:30 p.m.
01/30/10
11:00AM
Poetry Discussion Group [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
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.
01/30/10
11:00AM
Tax Preparation (FREE) [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
Free Income Tax Preparation -- 30 years plus, National Association of Black Accounts continues to provide this free service to the Langston Hughes Community Library patrons every Saturday at 11:00 AM, from now until April 11. Customers are encouraged to bring all their tax related documents.
01/30/10
2:00PM
Birthday Concert [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
Birthday Concert @ Queens Library at Langston Hughes.
01/30/10
2:00PM
Pottery Class for Adults with Pat Brintle [Add to My Events]
Library: South Ozone Park
Professional Haiti-born artist Patricia Brintle will teach adults: general information on clay; hand-building methods; parts of a vase; firing process and terminology; decorative techniques and terms; optional decoration using acrylic paint. Clay is air-dried. Items may be taken home; all supplies will be provided. Preregistration is required.
01/30/10
2:00PM
Pottery Class for Adults with Pat Brintle [Add to My Events]
Library: South Ozone Park
Professional Haitian-born artist Patricia Brintle will teach adults: general information on clay; hand-building methods; parts of a vase; firing process and terminology; decorative techniques and terms; optional decoration using acrylic paint. Clay is air-dried. Items may be taken home; all supplies will be provided. Preregistration.
01/30/10
2:00PM
Urban Stages Presents "The Gates of Equality" [Add to My Events]
Library: Steinway
The life of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is told in this dramatic presentation through his speeches, press conferences and fictional narrative.
02/01/10
10:30AM
Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefferts
This class for adults, offers basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Office, Internet navigation and e-mail application.
02/01/10
5:30PM
Learn Mandarin Chinese [Add to My Events]
Library: Woodhaven
Queens Library at Woodhaven is offering lessons in both beginner and intermediate Mandarin Chinese. Beginner classes will be on Mondays, and Intermediate Classes will be on Thursdays, from 5:30PM-7:00PM. Classes will start on January 25, 2010, until March 11, 2010. Registration in advance is required, space is limited.
02/02/10
6:30PM
Pathway to U.S. Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen & Building Your Civic Knowledge [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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.
02/04/10
5:30PM
Learn Mandarin Chinese [Add to My Events]
Library: Woodhaven
Queens Library at Woodhaven is offering lessons in both beginner and intermediate Mandarin Chinese. Beginner classes will be on Mondays, and Intermediate Classes will be on Thursdays, from 5:30PM-7:00PM. Classes will start on January 25, 2010, until March 11, 2010. Registration in advance is required, space is limited.
02/04/10
6:30PM
Urban Stages on Tour Presents "At the Pole" [Add to My Events]
Library: Pomonok
This dramatic presentation gives an account of the journey to the Frozen North made by African-American Arctic explorer Matthew Henson who, along with Navy Commander Robert Peary, made their legendary discovery of the North Pole at the turn of the 20th century.
02/05/10
1:00PM
Flushing Book Discussion Group [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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*
02/06/10
11:00AM
Symphony 101: Strings Attached - A Performance/Workshop for the Entire Family [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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).
02/06/10
11:00AM
Tax Preparation (FREE) [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
Free Income Tax Preparation -- 30 years plus, National Association of Black Accounts continues to provide this free service to the Langston Hughes Community Library patrons every Saturday at 11:00 AM, from now until April 11. Customers are encouraged to bring all their tax related documents.
02/06/10
1:30PM
Pottery Class for Adults with Pat Brintle [Add to My Events]
Library: Woodside
Professional Haiti-born artist Patricia Brintle will teach adults: general information on clay; hand-building methods; parts of a vase; firing process and terminology; decorative techniques and terms; optional decoration using acrylic paint. Clay is air-dried. Items may be taken home; all supplies will be provided. Preregistration is required.
02/06/10
2:00PM
Flushing Library & the Chinese Writer's Association of New York Present: Flushing Lecture Series [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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*
02/06/10
2:30PM
Urban Stages on Tour Presents "At the Pole" [Add to My Events]
Library: South Hollis
This dramatic presentation gives an account of the journey to the Frozen North made by African-American Arctic explorer Matthew Henson who, along with Navy Commander Robert Peary, made their legendary discovery of the North Pole at the turn of the 20th century.
02/07/10
3:00PM
Sunday Concerts @ Central: Kakande [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
Lush vocals, sinewy guitars, flutes, and cellos meet the virtuosic balafon of this master griot from Guinea.
02/08/10
10:30AM
Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefferts
This class for adults, offers basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Office, Internet navigation and e-mail application.
02/08/10
5:30PM
Learn Mandarin Chinese [Add to My Events]
Library: Woodhaven
Queens Library at Woodhaven is offering lessons in both beginner and intermediate Mandarin Chinese. Beginner classes will be on Mondays, and Intermediate Classes will be on Thursdays, from 5:30PM-7:00PM. Classes will start on January 25, 2010, until March 11, 2010. Registration in advance is required, space is limited.
02/08/10
6:00PM
Pottery Class for Adults with Pat Brintle [Add to My Events]
Library: Richmond Hill
Professional Haiti-born artist Patricia Brintle will teach adults: general information on clay; hand-building methods; parts of a vase; firing process and terminology; decorative techniques and terms; optional decoration using acrylic paint. Clay is air-dried. Items may be taken home; all supplies will be provided. Preregistration is required.
02/08/10
6:00PM
Urban Stages on Tour Presents "At the Pole" [Add to My Events]
Library: Baisley Park
This dramatic presentation gives an account of the journey to the Frozen North made by African-American Arctic explorer Matthew Henson who, along with Navy Commander Robert Peary, made their legendary discovery of the North Pole at the turn of the 20th century.
02/08/10
6:30PM
Seaside Book Club -- February 2010 [Add to My Events]
Library: Seaside
We will be discussing "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak. Please read the book beforehand and join in on the discussion this February. You can pick up a copy of the book at the Queens Library at Seaside.
02/11/10
6:30PM
Urban Stages On Tour Presents "Warriors Don't Cry" by Eisa Davis [Add to My Events]
Library: Woodhaven
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 small children. Parental guidance is recommended.
02/13/10
11:00AM
SYMPHONY 101: World of Winds- A Performance/Workshop for the Entire Family [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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.
02/13/10
11:00AM
Tax Preparation (FREE) [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
Free Income Tax Preparation -- 30 years plus, National Association of Black Accounts continues to provide this free service to the Langston Hughes Community Library patrons every Saturday at 11:00 AM, from now until April 11. Customers are encouraged to bring all their tax related documents.
02/13/10
2:00PM
Urban Stages On Tour Presents "Warriors Don't Cry" by Eisa Davis [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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.
02/13/10
2:30PM
Urban Stages Presents "The Gates of Equality" [Add to My Events]
Library: South Ozone Park
The life of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is told in this dramatic presentation through his speeches, press conferences and fictional narrative.
02/13/10
3:00PM
Stitching Stories of the Underground Railroad [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
Teaching artist Joan Hodges is an African-American fiber and craft artist. A descendant of slaves, she explores the various quilt patterns used during the time of the Underground Railroad, and the hidden messages behind the patterns.
02/13/10
4:00PM
Cambria Heights Friends of the Library Meetings [Add to My Events]
Library: Cambria Heights
Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting. All are invited to join the Friends group.
02/15/10
10:30AM
Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefferts
This class for adults, offers basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Office, Internet navigation and e-mail application.
02/15/10
5:30PM
Learn Mandarin Chinese [Add to My Events]
Library: Woodhaven
Queens Library at Woodhaven is offering lessons in both beginner and intermediate Mandarin Chinese. Beginner classes will be on Mondays, and Intermediate Classes will be on Thursdays, from 5:30PM-7:00PM. Classes will start on January 25, 2010, until March 11, 2010. Registration in advance is required, space is limited.
02/18/10
5:30PM
Learn Mandarin Chinese [Add to My Events]
Library: Woodhaven
Queens Library at Woodhaven is offering lessons in both beginner and intermediate Mandarin Chinese. Beginner classes will be on Mondays, and Intermediate Classes will be on Thursdays, from 5:30PM-7:00PM. Classes will start on January 25, 2010, until March 11, 2010. Registration in advance is required, space is limited.
02/20/10
11:00AM
Tax Preparation (FREE) [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
Free Income Tax Preparation -- 30 years plus, National Association of Black Accounts continues to provide this free service to the Langston Hughes Community Library patrons every Saturday at 11:00 AM, from now until April 11. Customers are encouraged to bring all their tax related documents.
02/20/10
1:30PM
Urban Stages on Tour Presents "At the Pole" [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
This dramatic presentation gives an account of the journey to the Frozen North made by African-American Arctic explorer Matthew Henson who, along with Navy Commander Robert Peary, made their legendary discovery of the North Pole at the turn of the 20th century.
02/20/10
3:00PM
Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concert Series: Harlem Quartet, A Sphinx Ensemble [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
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.
02/20/10
3:00PM
Urban Stages On Tour Presents "Warriors Don't Cry" by Eisa Davis [Add to My Events]
Library: East Elmhurst
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 small children. Parental guidance is recommended.
02/22/10
10:30AM
Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefferts
This class for adults, offers basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Office, Internet navigation and e-mail application.
02/22/10
5:30PM
Learn Mandarin Chinese [Add to My Events]
Library: Woodhaven
Queens Library at Woodhaven is offering lessons in both beginner and intermediate Mandarin Chinese. Beginner classes will be on Mondays, and Intermediate Classes will be on Thursdays, from 5:30PM-7:00PM. Classes will start on January 25, 2010, until March 11, 2010. Registration in advance is required, space is limited.
02/22/10
6:30PM
Urban Stages On Tour Presents "Warriors Don't Cry" by Eisa Davis [Add to My Events]
Library: Laurelton
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 small children. Parental guidance is recommended.
02/24/10
10:30AM
Job Assistance Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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.
02/25/10
5:30PM
Learn Mandarin Chinese [Add to My Events]
Library: Woodhaven
Queens Library at Woodhaven is offering lessons in both beginner and intermediate Mandarin Chinese. Beginner classes will be on Mondays, and Intermediate Classes will be on Thursdays, from 5:30PM-7:00PM. Classes will start on January 25, 2010, until March 11, 2010. Registration in advance is required, space is limited.
02/27/10
11:00AM
Poetry Discussion Group [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
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
11:00AM
Tax Preparation (FREE) [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
Free Income Tax Preparation -- 30 years plus, National Association of Black Accounts continues to provide this free service to the Langston Hughes Community Library patrons every Saturday at 11:00 AM, from now until April 11. Customers are encouraged to bring all their tax related documents.
03/01/10
10:30AM
Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefferts
This class for adults, offers basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Office, Internet navigation and e-mail application.
03/01/10
5:30PM
Learn Mandarin Chinese [Add to My Events]
Library: Woodhaven
Queens Library at Woodhaven is offering lessons in both beginner and intermediate Mandarin Chinese. Beginner classes will be on Mondays, and Intermediate Classes will be on Thursdays, from 5:30PM-7:00PM. Classes will start on January 25, 2010, until March 11, 2010. Registration in advance is required, space is limited.
03/04/10
5:30PM
Learn Mandarin Chinese [Add to My Events]
Library: Woodhaven
Queens Library at Woodhaven is offering lessons in both beginner and intermediate Mandarin Chinese. Beginner classes will be on Mondays, and Intermediate Classes will be on Thursdays, from 5:30PM-7:00PM. Classes will start on January 25, 2010, until March 11, 2010. Registration in advance is required, space is limited.
03/05/10
1:00PM
Flushing Book Discussion Group [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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*
03/06/10
11:00AM
Symphony 101: Bring on the Brass! - A Performance/Workshop for the Entire Family [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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.
03/06/10
11:00AM
Tax Preparation (FREE) [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
Free Income Tax Preparation -- 30 years plus, National Association of Black Accounts continues to provide this free service to the Langston Hughes Community Library patrons every Saturday at 11:00 AM, from now until April 11. Customers are encouraged to bring all their tax related documents.
03/06/10
6:30PM
Traditional Irish Music Featuring GIRSA [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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.
03/07/10
3:00PM
Sunday Concerts @ Central: Simply Skins, Daughters of the Drum [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
Master Percussionist Linda Austin leads this all-female group of percussionists in this performance of world rhythms.
03/08/10
10:30AM
Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefferts
This class for adults, offers basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Office, Internet navigation and e-mail application.
03/08/10
5:30PM
Learn Mandarin Chinese [Add to My Events]
Library: Woodhaven
Queens Library at Woodhaven is offering lessons in both beginner and intermediate Mandarin Chinese. Beginner classes will be on Mondays, and Intermediate Classes will be on Thursdays, from 5:30PM-7:00PM. Classes will start on January 25, 2010, until March 11, 2010. Registration in advance is required, space is limited.
03/08/10
6:30PM
Seaside Book Club -- March 2010 [Add to My Events]
Library: Seaside
We will be discussing "What is the What" by Dave Eggers. Please read the book beforehand and join in on the discussion this March. You can pick up a copy of the book at the Queens Library at Seaside.
03/11/10
5:30PM
Learn Mandarin Chinese [Add to My Events]
Library: Woodhaven
Queens Library at Woodhaven is offering lessons in both beginner and intermediate Mandarin Chinese. Beginner classes will be on Mondays, and Intermediate Classes will be on Thursdays, from 5:30PM-7:00PM. Classes will start on January 25, 2010, until March 11, 2010. Registration in advance is required, space is limited.
03/13/10
11:00AM
Tax Preparation (FREE) [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
Free Income Tax Preparation -- 30 years plus, National Association of Black Accounts continues to provide this free service to the Langston Hughes Community Library patrons every Saturday at 11:00 AM, from now until April 11. Customers are encouraged to bring all their tax related documents.
03/13/10
2:00PM
Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concert Series: Chris Washburne & the Syotos Band [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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.
03/13/10
4:00PM
Cambria Heights Friends of the Library Meetings [Add to My Events]
Library: Cambria Heights
Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting. All are invited to join the Friends group.
03/15/10
10:30AM
Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefferts
This class for adults, offers basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Office, Internet navigation and e-mail application.
03/20/10
11:00AM
Tax Preparation (FREE) [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
Free Income Tax Preparation -- 30 years plus, National Association of Black Accounts continues to provide this free service to the Langston Hughes Community Library patrons every Saturday at 11:00 AM, from now until April 11. Customers are encouraged to bring all their tax related documents.
03/20/10
2:00PM
Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concert Series: Avantango [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
This world-class ensemble incorporates the passion and intricacy of tango with the spontaneity and virtuosity of jazz.
03/20/10
2:30PM
Con Brio Ensemble -- Virtuoso Masterpieces: Classical Works for Violin, Oboe and Piano [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
Enjoy an afternoon performance of sonatas and shorter works by Marcello, Mozart, Schumann, Chausson, Barlow, Colin, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Paganini.
03/22/10
10:30AM
Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefferts
This class for adults, offers basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Office, Internet navigation and e-mail application.
03/27/10
11:00AM
Poetry Discussion Group [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
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
11:00AM
Tax Preparation (FREE) [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
Free Income Tax Preparation -- 30 years plus, National Association of Black Accounts continues to provide this free service to the Langston Hughes Community Library patrons every Saturday at 11:00 AM, from now until April 11. Customers are encouraged to bring all their tax related documents.
03/27/10
3:00PM
Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concerts: Slavic Soul Party [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
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.
03/29/10
10:30AM
Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefferts
This class for adults, offers basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Office, Internet navigation and e-mail application.
03/31/10
10:30AM
Job Assistance Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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.
04/02/10
1:00PM
Flushing Book Discussion Group [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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*
04/03/10
11:00AM
Symphony 101: Shake, Rattle & Roll- A Performance/Workshop for the Entire Family [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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).
04/03/10
11:00AM
Tax Preparation (FREE) [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
Free Income Tax Preparation -- 30 years plus, National Association of Black Accounts continues to provide this free service to the Langston Hughes Community Library patrons every Saturday at 11:00 AM, from now until April 11. Customers are encouraged to bring all their tax related documents.
04/04/10
3:00PM
Sunday Concerts @ Central: Raya Brass Band [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
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.
04/05/10
10:30AM
Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefferts
This class for adults, offers basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Office, Internet navigation and e-mail application.
04/10/10
11:00AM
Tax Preparation (FREE) [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
Free Income Tax Preparation -- 30 years plus, National Association of Black Accounts continues to provide this free service to the Langston Hughes Community Library patrons every Saturday at 11:00 AM, from now until April 11. Customers are encouraged to bring all their tax related documents.
04/10/10
4:00PM
Cambria Heights Friends of the Library Meetings [Add to My Events]
Library: Cambria Heights
Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting. All are invited to join the Friends group.
04/12/10
10:30AM
Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefferts
This class for adults, offers basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Office, Internet navigation and e-mail application.
04/12/10
6:30PM
Seaside Book Club -- April 2010 [Add to My Events]
Library: Seaside
We will be discussing "Double Bind" by Chris Bohjalian. Please read the book beforehand and join in on the discussion this April. You can pick up a copy of the book at the Queens Library at Seaside.
04/17/10
11:00AM
Citizenship Application Assistance Day [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
Free Application assistance by experienced professionals from the CUNY Immigration Center.
04/19/10
10:30AM
Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefferts
This class for adults, offers basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Office, Internet navigation and e-mail application.
04/21/10
3:30PM
How We Came to Queens: An Intergenerational Storytelling Workshop [Add to My Events]
Library: Broadway
Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Week at the Library by creating your own stories. Storyteller Robin Bady will guide parents and children to work together and create a story about how their own families or others arrived in Queens. Storytelling and theatre techniques will be taught. Preregistration.
04/24/10
11:00AM
Poetry Discussion Group [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
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.
04/24/10
2:00PM
Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concert Series: Kakande [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
Lush vocals, sinewy guitars, flutes, and cellos meet the virtuosic balafon of this master griot from Guinea.
04/26/10
10:30AM
Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefferts
This class for adults, offers basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Office, Internet navigation and e-mail application.
04/28/10
10:30AM
Job Assistance Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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.
05/02/10
3:00PM
Sunday Concerts @ Central: Quarteto Moderno [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
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.
05/03/10
10:30AM
Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefferts
This class for adults, offers basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Office, Internet navigation and e-mail application.
05/08/10
4:00PM
Cambria Heights Friends of the Library Meetings [Add to My Events]
Library: Cambria Heights
Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting. All are invited to join the Friends group.
05/10/10
10:30AM
Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefferts
This class for adults, offers basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Office, Internet navigation and e-mail application.
05/17/10
10:30AM
Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefferts
This class for adults, offers basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Office, Internet navigation and e-mail application.
05/22/10
11:00AM
Poetry Discussion Group [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
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.
05/24/10
10:30AM
Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefferts
This class for adults, offers basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Office, Internet navigation and e-mail application.
05/26/10
10:30AM
Job Assistance Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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.
05/29/10
11:00AM
Poetry Discussion Group [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
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.
05/31/10
10:30AM
Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefferts
This class for adults, offers basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Office, Internet navigation and e-mail application.
06/05/10
2:00PM
Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concert Series: The Moët Trio [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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.
06/06/10
3:00PM
Sunday Concerts @ Central: Steel Sensation [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
Queens-based Trinidadian Steel Pan Band performs an eclectic mix of calpyso, reggae, jazz and more.
06/07/10
10:30AM
Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefferts
This class for adults, offers basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Office, Internet navigation and e-mail application.
06/12/10
4:00PM
Cambria Heights Friends of the Library Meetings [Add to My Events]
Library: Cambria Heights
Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting. All are invited to join the Friends group.
06/14/10
10:30AM
Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefferts
This class for adults, offers basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Office, Internet navigation and e-mail application.
06/21/10
10:30AM
Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefferts
This class for adults, offers basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Office, Internet navigation and e-mail application.
06/26/10
11:00AM
Poetry Discussion Group [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
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.
06/28/10
10:30AM
Computer Class [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefferts
This class for adults, offers basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Office, Internet navigation and e-mail application.
06/30/10
10:30AM
Job Assistance Club [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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.
07/11/10
3:00PM
Sunday Concerts @ Central: Eddie & The Starlites [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
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
11/21/09
10:00AM
Math Help   [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
Free weekly math tutoring in the Children's Room for Grades 4-8.
11/21/09
10:00AM
Teen Tutoring  [Add to My Events]
Library: Bayside
Does your child need help with his or her homework? We can help!! Our teen tutors are available to assist.
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11/21/09
10:15AM
Hatha Yoga  [Add to My Events]
Library: Queensboro Hill
Beginners' hatha yoga class by Joseph Aranha focuses on postures to enhance flexibility, improve circulation and concentration and reduce stress. Wear comfortable clothing; bring a mat.
11/21/09
11:00AM
Scrapbooking on Saturdays  [Add to My Events]
Library: Ozone Park
Ages 10 and up will enjoy a fun-filled workshop with Lisa Handley as they make their own scrapbooks. They're invited to bring their favorite photos; all other materials will be supplied. Preregistration.
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11/21/09
12:00PM
SAT Practice Test  [Add to My Events]
Library: Rosedale
Queens Library and The Princeton Review presents SAT. Take a FREE practice full-length SAT test under timed testing conditions and receive a detailed score report highlighting your strengths and areas for possible score improvement. These scores are for students and parents informational purposes only and re NOT reported to any schools. Space is limited, pre-registration is required. You can register by visiting PrincetonReview.com/SHAT or call 800-2REVIEW (800-273-8439).
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11/21/09
12:00PM
Symphony 101: Strings Attached & World of Winds - A Performance/Workshop for the Entire Family  [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
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 and woodwind family.
11/21/09
12:30PM
Chess Club with Constantine  [Add to My Events]
Library: Douglaston/Little Neck
Make the right move with Constantine every Saturday afternoon from 12:30-2 pm. This program is for ages 7-17. No pre-registration is required. Space is limited. The program is free.
11/21/09
1:30PM
Chess Lessons  [Add to My Events]
Library: Windsor Park
Learn how to play chess and how to improve your game! Get hands-on training with a chess instructor. All ages and families are welcome.
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11/21/09
2:00PM
4-Hand Piano Concert with Dr. Joanne Chang  [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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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11/21/09
2:00PM
Chess Club   [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
Ages 8 through teens will have fun playing chess weekly on Saturdays in the Story Room. All levels welcome; learn the basics or improve your game.
11/21/09
3:00PM
Teens Team Meeting  [Add to My Events]
Library: McGoldrick
The teens will meet every Saturday, from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., starting from October 3 to November 21, 2009 (with an exception of October 31). The idea is to build friendship and share interests and knowledge on various subjects among themselves as well as coaching younger kids to read and draw, and becoming youth advisors of Queens Library at McGoldrick. No registration is required. All teens and kids are welcome.
11/21/09
3:30PM
Author Talk: Leonard Pitts, Jr. Presents "Before I Forget"  [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
Join Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, Leonard Pitts, Jr., as he presents his first novel, "Before I Forget." It's the story of Mo Johnson, a faded soul star of the ’70s who learns he’s developed early-onset Alzheimer’s and sets out on a journey to make things right with two men long absent in his life: his teenage son and his father.
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11/21/09
3:30PM
Folktales, Music and Dance from the Philippines  [Add to My Events]
Library: Broadway
Potri Ranka Manis narrates stories around traditional dance and music featuring kulintang (native gong) and other traditional instruments. She tells stories in English and Tagalog, accompanied by dancer Kinding Sindaw.
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11/21/09
3:30PM
Symphony 101: Strings Attached & World of Winds - A Performance/Workshop for the Entire Family  [Add to My Events]
Library: Jackson Heights
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 and woodwind family.
11/23/09
1:00PM
Young Adult Discussions  [Add to My Events]
Library: South Hollis
Teens join together to discuss various topics.
11/23/09
3:00PM
Healthy Teens  [Add to My Events]
Library: Long Island City
A program for teens. Topics include: reproduction, teen body image, abstinence/safe sex.
11/23/09
4:00PM
College Bound Club: Financial Aid Seminar  [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
Learn about your different options for financing college. From scholarships to federal funding. Presented by Kaplan.
11/23/09
4:00PM
Dungeons & Dragons Club  [Add to My Events]
Library: Baisley Park
Ages 10 and up will enjoy a fantasy role-playing game with Wizards of the Coast's Dungeons & Dragons Game. Join us on our quest for fun and adventure! Space is limited. Preregistration is required.
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11/23/09
4:00PM
Knitting and Crochet  [Add to My Events]
Library: Douglaston/Little Neck
Helen Bodner helps beginners through experts with their knitting and crochet projects.Come once, several times, or every week.Adults, teens, and kids are welcome.Bring your own needles and yarn.
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11/23/09
4:30PM
Math Jeopardy  [Add to My Events]
Library: Kew Gardens Hills
Lots of math, hardly any jeopardy, great prizes!
11/23/09
4:30PM
Think You’re Not Impacted by the Media? Think Again – A Program for Teens  [Add to My Events]
Library: Pomonok
Teens are influenced and impacted by the media in many ways – both good and bad. This video-based program will examine the extent to which teens are impacted both positively and negatively by music, television and movies.
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11/23/09
6:00PM
Book Discussion: "How Starbucks Saved My Life"  [Add to My Events]
Library: North Forest Park
Adult book discussion of "How Starbucks Saved My Life" by Michael Gates Gill on Monday, November 23, 2009 from 6PM to 7PM.
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11/23/09
6:00PM
Meet a Live Explorer @ Your Library: In the Footsteps of Marco Polo...An Illustrated talk  [Add to My Events]
Library: Richmond Hill
Retrace Marco Polo's entire 25,000 mile trek, a land-and-sea route from Venice to China and back with a Queens explorer that spent two incredible years making this dream a reality and now documented in the Emmy-nominated PBS documentary "In the Footsteps of Marco Polo."
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11/24/09
10:30AM
Microsoft Word Class  [Add to My Events]
Library: Steinway
Learn how to write letters and resumes with Microsoft Word.
11/24/09
1:00PM
Young Adult Discussions  [Add to My Events]
Library: South Hollis
Teens join together to discuss various topics.
11/24/09
3:00PM
Game On!  [Add to My Events]
Library: Glendale
Join us for after-school games including Wii Sports, Chess and more!
11/24/09
3:00PM
Teen Gaming  [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Join us for Gaming (DDR, PSP, Guitar Hero).
11/24/09
3:30PM
Crocheting for Teens  [Add to My Events]
Library: South Hollis
Teens learn how to crochet with Yvette Jackson and take home their own creations. Yarn and hooks will be supplied.
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11/24/09
3:30PM
Teen Tutoring  [Add to My Events]
Library: Bayside
Does your child need help with his or her homework? We can help!! Our teen tutors are available to assist.
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11/24/09
3:30PM
Wii Party!  [Add to My Events]
Library: Auburndale
Teens! In school all day, come and have fun at the library.
11/24/09
4:00PM
"Smarter Searching" with Ahuva Ginsberg  [Add to My Events]
Library: Long Island City
Participants will learn to use print, electronic, and online sources to find the information they need.
11/24/09
4:00PM
Fiction Writers Workshop  [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
Writing intelligent urban fiction.
11/24/09
4:00PM
Knit and Crochet Club  [Add to My Events]
Library: Windsor Park
Come to our Knit and Crochet Club. Make friends, have a good time, and knit and crochet. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own supplies please. Free refreshments!
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11/24/09
4:00PM
Teen Anime/Manga Club  [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
Teens in grades 7-12 meet up to enjoy all things manga.
11/24/09
4:00PM
Teen Drama Club  [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
Learn about acting, storytelling art, costuming and scenic design. No theater experience necessary, just enthusiasm! For ages 13-17.
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11/24/09
4:00PM
Teen Time  [Add to My Events]
Library: Peninsula
Join us for games, crafts, and more!
11/24/09
4:00PM
Thanksgiving Crafts  [Add to My Events]
Library: Seaside
Explore Thanksgiving books, play Thanksgiving Bingo, and make turkey crafts out of recycled materials. Children and teens of all ages.
11/24/09
4:00PM
Writing Intelligent Urban Fiction  [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
Join award-winning author Moses Miller in this exciting workshop that will help you cultivate the skills needed to create a compelling story. By reviewing the writings of African American writers, poets and rap artists, you will gain a better understanding of the art of storytelling as well as obtain an increased knowledge of historical African American works.
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11/24/09
4:30PM
Teen Tuesdays  [Add to My Events]
Library: Hillcrest
Free games, crafts, projects, music, and more - a fun program for teens age 13 years old and up. There's something different each week!
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11/25/09
1:00PM
Far Rockaway Cancer Action Council Meeting  [Add to My Events]
Library: Far Rockaway
Want to know how you can improve health in your neighborhood? Want to learn about local organizations and the services they have to offer? Join the Far Rockaway Cancer Action Council! We are a group of community leaders who discuss community health issues and make plans for action in Far Rockaway. Questions? Contact 718-990-5102.
11/25/09
1:00PM
Young Adult Discussions  [Add to My Events]
Library: South Hollis
Teens join together to discuss various topics.
11/25/09
3:00PM
Game Day for 'Tweens and Teens  [Add to My Events]
Library: St. Albans
Enjoy an afternoon of some friendly competition playing Uno, Spades, Scrabble, Checkers, PlayStation2 & Wii.
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11/25/09
3:00PM
Teen Gaming  [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Join us for Gaming (DDR, PSP, Guitar Hero).
11/25/09
3:30PM
Knights of Queens   [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
Age 6-16 will learn chess basics or sharpen their skills and strategies. Equipment will be provided.
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11/25/09
4:00PM
"Smarter Searching" with Ahuva Ginsberg  [Add to My Events]
Library: Long Island City
Participants will learn to use print, electronic, and online sources to find the information they need.
11/25/09
4:00PM
Four Sessions of Kung Fu Workshop  [Add to My Events]
Library: Woodside
Shaolin Kung Fu Master Walter Zuazo will conduct four workshops for teenagers to develop coordination abilities, flexibility, strength and stamina in Kung Fu. Registration is required, space is limited. **
11/25/09
4:00PM
Game Day for Tweens and Teens  [Add to My Events]
Library: Howard Beach
Join us every Wednesday for some friendly competition playing Nintendo Wii, checkers and other board games. Snacks are provided!
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11/25/09
4:00PM
Teen Games  [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
Game playing for grades 7-12.
11/25/09
4:00PM
Wii on Wednesdays!  [Add to My Events]
Library: Ridgewood
Come hang out at Queens Library at Ridgewood after school and compete against other teens on our Nintendo Wii games!
11/25/09
4:30PM
Bingo!  [Add to My Events]
Library: Kew Gardens Hills
Can you get five in a row? Join us to play Bingo.
11/26/09
1:00PM
Young Adult Discussions  [Add to My Events]
Library: South Hollis
Teens join together to discuss various topics.
11/27/09
1:30PM
Key Club International   [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
High-school students meet to discuss civic issues.
11/27/09
4:00PM
Book Buddies  [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Children in grades K-3 will share books and stories with a teen reading buddy in the story room.
11/27/09
4:00PM
Chess Club for Kids and Teens  [Add to My Events]
Library: Ridgewood
Ages 6+ - Come learn to play chess with us. Beginners welcome!
11/27/09
4:00PM
Four Sessions of Kung Fu Workshop  [Add to My Events]
Library: Woodside
Shaolin Kung Fu Master Walter Zuazo will conduct four workshops for teenagers to develop coordination abilities, flexibility, strength and stamina in Kung Fu. Registration is required, space is limited. **
11/27/09
4:00PM
Teen Club Fridays  [Add to My Events]
Library: Windsor Park
If it's Friday, it's time to chill at the library! Play games, sing karaoke, read, make friends, and be cool. Check it out, dudes!
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11/27/09
4:00PM
Tween Zone  [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
Tweens ages 10 - 13 can relax after a long week of school in this fun filled hour every Friday.
11/27/09
4:00PM
Wii Sports Challenge  [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefrak City
Have fun as you challenge your friends in bowling, tennis, baseball, football and many other sports & activities playing with Wii.
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11/27/09
4:30PM
Teen Game Program  [Add to My Events]
Library: Hollis
Come join us for some after school fun and games.
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11/27/09
4:30PM
Teen Lounge   [Add to My Events]
Library: Long Island City
There is always something exciting going on at Teen Lounge! Come upstairs for computer time, video games, and much much more.
11/28/09
10:00AM
Math Help   [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
Free weekly math tutoring in the Children's Room for Grades 4-8.
11/28/09
10:15AM
Hatha Yoga  [Add to My Events]
Library: Queensboro Hill
Beginners' hatha yoga class by Joseph Aranha focuses on postures to enhance flexibility, improve circulation and concentration and reduce stress. Wear comfortable clothing; bring a mat.
11/28/09
12:30PM
Chess Club with Constantine  [Add to My Events]
Library: Douglaston/Little Neck
Make the right move with Constantine every Saturday afternoon from 12:30-2 pm. This program is for ages 7-17. No pre-registration is required. Space is limited. The program is free.
11/28/09
1:30PM
Chess Lessons  [Add to My Events]
Library: Windsor Park
Learn how to play chess and how to improve your game! Get hands-on training with a chess instructor. All ages and families are welcome.
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11/28/09
2:00PM
A Taste of Brazil Featuring Composer/Singer/Pianist Luiz Simas  [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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.
11/28/09
2:00PM
Chess Club   [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
Ages 8 through teens will have fun playing chess weekly on Saturdays in the Story Room. All levels welcome; learn the basics or improve your game.
11/30/09
1:00PM
Young Adult Discussions  [Add to My Events]
Library: South Hollis
Teens join together to discuss various topics.
11/30/09
3:00PM
Healthy Teens  [Add to My Events]
Library: Long Island City
A program for teens. Topics include: reproduction, teen body image, abstinence/safe sex.
11/30/09
3:00PM
Teen Gaming  [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Join us for Gaming (DDR, PSP, Guitar Hero).
11/30/09
4:00PM
"Smarter Searching" with Ahuva Ginsberg  [Add to My Events]
Library: Long Island City
Participants will learn to use print, electronic, and online sources to find the information they need.
11/30/09
4:00PM
Dungeons & Dragons Club  [Add to My Events]
Library: Baisley Park
Ages 10 and up will enjoy a fantasy role-playing game with Wizards of the Coast's Dungeons & Dragons Game. Join us on our quest for fun and adventure! Space is limited. Preregistration is required.
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11/30/09
4:00PM
Introduction to Databases for Teens   [Add to My Events]
Library: Sunnyside
Discover the advantages of using the library's databases over Google. Learn how to: identify databases most relevant to your research topic; use advanced search functions; organize your research; and reference your sources.
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11/30/09
4:00PM
Knitting and Crochet  [Add to My Events]
Library: Douglaston/Little Neck
Helen Bodner helps beginners through experts with their knitting and crochet projects.Come once, several times, or every week.Adults, teens, and kids are welcome.Bring your own needles and yarn.
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11/30/09
4:30PM
Book Clique for Teens  [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
Join us for our monthly book club talks. Ask Miss Euni for November's title before the meeting.
11/30/09
4:30PM
Book Clique for Teens  [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
Join us for our monthly book club talks. Ask Miss Euni for November's title before the meeting.
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11/30/09
4:30PM
Culinary Workshop Hosted by Art Adventures & More  [Add to My Events]
Library: Seaside
Kick off the holidays by creating edible art with Marzipan. For children and teens. Pre-registration required.
11/30/09
4:30PM
Rate Your Day  [Add to My Events]
Library: Kew Gardens Hills
How good was your day really? Find out mathematically. Maybe you're having a better day than you think.
12/01/09
1:00PM
Young Adult Discussions  [Add to My Events]
Library: South Hollis
Teens join together to discuss various topics.
12/01/09
1:30PM
Isaiah's Dream– A Parade of Poets  [Add to My Events]
Library: Bay Terrace
New York Artists Unlimited's dramatic presentation that explores the relevance of poetry through the voices of 20 poets from diverse cultures (Rabindranath Tagore, Julia de Burgos, Pablo Neruda, Walt Whitman, Wu Men, Langston Hughes and others) who show how artistic expression helped them survived challenges in their lifetime.
12/01/09
3:00PM
Teen Gaming   [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Teens: Join us for some fun gaming! (DDR,PSP,Guitar Hero)
12/01/09
3:30PM
Teen Tutoring  [Add to My Events]
Library: Bayside
Does your child need help with his or her homework? We can help!! Our teen tutors are available to assist.
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12/01/09
3:30PM
Wii Party!  [Add to My Events]
Library: Auburndale
Teens! In school all day, come and have fun at the library.
12/01/09
4:00PM
"Smarter Searching" with Ahuva Ginsberg  [Add to My Events]
Library: Long Island City
Participants will learn to use print, electronic, and online sources to find the information they need. This program is for Teens
12/01/09
4:00PM
Teen Anime/Manga Club  [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
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.
12/01/09
4:00PM
Teen Time  [Add to My Events]
Library: Peninsula
Join us for games, crafts, and more!
12/02/09
1:00PM
Young Adult Discussions  [Add to My Events]
Library: South Hollis
Teens join together to discuss various topics.
12/02/09
3:00PM
Teen Gaming   [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Teens: Join us for some fun gaming! (DDR,PSP,Guitar Hero)
12/02/09
3:30PM
Knights of Queens   [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
Age 6-16 will learn chess basics or sharpen their skills and strategies. Equipment will be provided.
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12/02/09
4:00PM
"Smarter Searching" with Ahuva Ginsberg  [Add to My Events]
Library: Long Island City
Participants will learn to use print, electronic, and online sources to find the information they need. This program is for Teens
12/02/09
4:00PM
Four Sessions of Kung Fu Workshop  [Add to My Events]
Library: Woodside
Shaolin Kung Fu Master Walter Zuazo will conduct four workshops for teenagers to develop coordination abilities, flexibility, strength and stamina in Kung Fu. Registration is required, space is limited. **
12/02/09
4:00PM
Game Day for Tweens and Teens  [Add to My Events]
Library: Howard Beach
Join us every Wednesday for some friendly competition playing Nintendo Wii, checkers and other board games. Snacks are provided!
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12/02/09
4:00PM
Teen Games  [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
Spend the afternoon playing games at the library! We offer PlayStation 2, Wii, and various board games.
12/02/09
4:00PM
Wii on Wednesdays!  [Add to My Events]
Library: Ridgewood
Come hang out at Queens Library at Ridgewood after school and compete against other teens on our Nintendo Wii games!
12/03/09
1:00PM
Young Adult Discussions  [Add to My Events]
Library: South Hollis
Teens join together to discuss various topics.
12/03/09
3:00PM
Teen Gaming   [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Teens: Join us for some fun gaming! (DDR,PSP,Guitar Hero)
12/03/09
4:00PM
"Smarter Searching" with Ahuva Ginsberg  [Add to My Events]
Library: Long Island City
Participants will learn to use print, electronic, and online sources to find the information they need. This program is for Teens
12/03/09
4:00PM
Teen Zine  [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
Teens ages 12-18, are you interested in publishing your own writing or drawings? Get your voice out in a magazine!
12/03/09
4:00PM
Teen/Tween Time  [Add to My Events]
Library: Richmond Hill
Hey Teens and Tweens (almost Teens): Come join us on Thursdays at 4pm at Queens Library at Richmond Hill for games (checkers, chess, dominos, jenga, monopoly, UNO, XBox, etc), sometimes crafts, drawing and maybe even book discussions. Ideas and suggestions are welcome, too. This is a weekly program, and no registration is necessary.
12/04/09
1:00PM
Young Adult Discussions  [Add to My Events]
Library: South Hollis
Teens join together to discuss various topics.
12/04/09
2:30PM
Game Days  [Add to My Events]
Library: Bay Terrace
Please join us for games of chess, checkers and other board games. All ages are welcome.
12/04/09
3:30PM
Auburndale Chess Club  [Add to My Events]
Library: Auburndale
To 5:30 PM. "Chess was once the game of kings, now it is the king of games." Join us for a game of chess every Friday! All ages are welcome, with chessmaster Paul Landau.
12/04/09
4:00PM
Bring You A Game  [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
Screening of the HBO movie by the same name followed by a conversation with young adults about young adults. With Rev. Alphonso Wyatt.
12/04/09
4:00PM
Book Buddies  [Add to My Events]
Library: Bayside
Children in Grades K-3 will share books and stories with a teen reading buddy in the meeting room.
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12/04/09
4:00PM
Book Buddies   [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Children in Grades K-3 will share books and stories with a teen reading buddy in the story room.
12/04/09
4:00PM
Chess Club for Kids and Teens  [Add to My Events]
Library: Ridgewood
Ages 6+ - Come learn to play chess with us. Beginners welcome!
12/04/09
4:00PM
College Club: A Weekly Program for College-Bound Students  [Add to My Events]
Library: Pomonok
Come to this Friday series of programs about preparing for college: November 6 – But I Don’t Have Any Money; November 13 – It’s All About Me, Me (Kaplan); November 20 – Staying Focused; December 4 – Princeton Review SAT test-taking tips; December 11 – Research Paper Due Over the Holidays? December 18 – College Club wrap up celebration!
12/04/09
4:00PM
Four Sessions of Kung Fu Workshop  [Add to My Events]
Library: Woodside
Shaolin Kung Fu Master Walter Zuazo will conduct four workshops for teenagers to develop coordination abilities, flexibility, strength and stamina in Kung Fu. Registration is required, space is limited. **
12/04/09
4:00PM
Pillows For Teens  [Add to My Events]
Library: Elmhurst
Make a pillow for yourself or as a gift for the holiday. No sewing is involved. Decorate, stuff and tie pillow edges together. First-come, first-served due to limited supplies. For Teens in Junior High and High School only.
12/04/09
4:00PM
Wii Sports Challenge  [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefrak City
Have fun as you challenge your friends in bowling, tennis, baseball, football and many other sports & activities playing with Wii.
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12/04/09
4:30PM
"Say It Out Loud" Presentation  [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
Youth filmmaker & Nickelodeon voiceover star Jordan will show his film "Say It Loud!" He will also speak about the importance of education, host a Q&A, distribute a limited number of giveaways and sign autographs for attendees. For kids of all ages. Preregistration recommended.
12/05/09
10:00AM
Math Help   [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
Free weekly math tutoring in the Children's Room for Grades 4-8.
12/05/09
10:00AM
Teen Tutoring  [Add to My Events]
Library: Bayside
Does your child need help with his or her homework? We can help!! Our teen tutors are available to assist.
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12/05/09
10:15AM
Hatha Yoga  [Add to My Events]
Library: Queensboro Hill
Beginners' hatha yoga class by Joseph Aranha focuses on postures to enhance flexibility, improve circulation and concentration and reduce stress. Wear comfortable clothing; bring a mat.
12/05/09
12:00PM
The Princeton Review - SAT Free Practice Test  [Add to My Events]
Library: East Elmhurst
Take a free practice full-length SAT exam under timed testing conditions by Princeton Review. Receive a detailed score report highlighting your strengths and areas for possible score improvement. These scores are for students' and parents' informational purposes only and are not reported to any schools. Preregistration required. Space is limited. You can register either by calling 1-800-2REVUEW(800-273-8439)or visit PrincetonReview.com/Events
12/05/09
12:30PM
Chess Club with Constantine  [Add to My Events]
Library: Douglaston/Little Neck
Make the right move with Constantine every Saturday afternoon from 12:30-2 pm. This program is for ages 7-17. No pre-registration is required. Space is limited. The program is free.
12/05/09
2:00PM
Chess Club   [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
Ages 8 through teens will have fun playing chess weekly on Saturdays in the Story Room. All levels welcome; learn the basics or improve your game.
12/05/09
2:00PM
Middle School Choice   [Add to My Events]
Library: Bay Terrace
The NYC Department of Education has expanded school choice to middle schools in Queens Districts 25 & 28. Learn more about your (or your child's) options at this interactive program.
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12/05/09
2:00PM
Songs of the Season with the St. Luke Contemporary Ensemble  [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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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12/05/09
2:30PM
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol  [Add to My Events]
Library: Auburndale
Actor David Houston performs a one-act, solo presentation of an abridged version of Dickens' timeless Christmas classic "A Christmas Carol," complete with all the familiar character voices sure to delight the entire family.
12/05/09
3:00PM
Colombian Author, Luis Alejandro Medina, Presents His Inspirational Book "My Struggles with Faith"  [Add to My Events]
Library: Jackson Heights
Colombian author, Luis Alejandro Medina, presents his inspirational book: "Mi lucha de fe" ["My Struggles with Faith"]. Luis Alejandro Medina will read from his latest book inspired by his struggles with cancer. An Emmy winning TV personality, Mr. Medina is known to millions as a Spanish-speaking reporter for Telemundo, Channel 47. Author will sign copies.
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12/06/09
3:00PM
Sunday Concerts@ Central: David Glukh Klezmer Ensemble  [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
David Glukh Klezmer Ensemble is one of the most unusual ensembles of its kind. Eclectic by repertoire and design, their performances include traditional klezmer music along with special "fusions" between klezmer and other musical traditions of the world (Irish, Gypsy, Classical, Latin, Jazz, Georgian, Middle-Eastern, Chinese, Macedonian, Israeli, Hassidic, Russian, Funk, Tango, Flamenco, Indian etc.) and improvisational world-beat.
12/07/09
1:00PM
Long Island City Cancer Action Council Meeting  [Add to My Events]
Library: Long Island City
Want to know how you can improve health in your neighborhood? Join the Long Island City Cancer Action Council! We are a group of community leaders who discuss community health issues and make plans for action in Long Island City. We meet in the Adult Learning Center's Conference Room. Questions? Contact 718-990-5102.
12/07/09
1:00PM
Young Adult Discussions  [Add to My Events]
Library: South Hollis
Teens join together to discuss various topics.
12/07/09
2:00PM
Music for the Holidays  [Add to My Events]
Library: Middle Village
Join soprano Teresa Mazzilli for a potpourri of international holiday classics: "The Christmas Song," "O Holy Night," "Ave Maria," "Let It Snow," and more.
12/07/09
4:00PM
"Smarter Searching" with Ahuva Ginsberg  [Add to My Events]
Library: Long Island City
Participants will learn to use print, electronic, and online sources to find the information they need. This program is for Teens
12/07/09
4:00PM
College Club  [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
Join us for a series of programs for teens on navigating the path to college. Topics include: getting financial aid, taking entrance exams like the SAT, and all the drama of getting into college.
12/07/09
4:00PM
Dungeons & Dragons Club  [Add to My Events]
Library: Baisley Park
Ages 10 and up will enjoy a fantasy role-playing game with Wizards of the Coast's Dungeons & Dragons Game. Join us on our quest for fun and adventure! Space is limited. Preregistration is required.
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12/07/09
4:00PM
Introduction to Databases for Teens   [Add to My Events]
Library: Sunnyside
Discover the advantages of using the library's databases over Google. Learn how to: identify databases most relevant to your research topic; use advanced search functions; organize your research; and reference your sources.
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12/07/09
4:00PM
Knitting and Crochet  [Add to My Events]
Library: Douglaston/Little Neck
Helen Bodner helps beginners through experts with their knitting and crochet projects.Come once, several times, or every week.Adults, teens, and kids are welcome.Bring your own needles and yarn.
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12/08/09
1:00PM
Young Adult Discussions  [Add to My Events]
Library: South Hollis
Teens join together to discuss various topics.
12/08/09
3:00PM
Teen Gaming   [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Teens: Join us for some fun gaming! (DDR,PSP,Guitar Hero)
12/08/09
3:30PM
Teen Tutoring  [Add to My Events]
Library: Bayside
Does your child need help with his or her homework? We can help!! Our teen tutors are available to assist.
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12/08/09
3:30PM
Wii Party!  [Add to My Events]
Library: Auburndale
Teens! In school all day, come and have fun at the library.
12/08/09
4:00PM
"Smarter Searching" with Ahuva Ginsberg  [Add to My Events]
Library: Long Island City
Participants will learn to use print, electronic, and online sources to find the information they need. This program is for Teens
12/08/09
4:00PM
Internet Safety with Henry Smart  [Add to My Events]
Library: Long Island City
This informative workshop will discuss: how to avoid cyber-bullying, provide tips on how to protect one's online identity, how to report risks, threats, and suspicious online communication. Participants will be provided with several ways to avoid aggressive online behaviors, and strategies on how to develop a positive online presence. This program is free. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.
12/08/09
4:00PM
Teen Anime/Manga Club  [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
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.
12/08/09
4:00PM
Teen Time  [Add to My Events]
Library: Peninsula
Join us for games, crafts, and more!
12/09/09
1:00PM
Young Adult Discussions  [Add to My Events]
Library: South Hollis
Teens join together to discuss various topics.
12/09/09
3:00PM
Creative Crafting  [Add to My Events]
Library: South Hollis
Learn to do a basic box stitch using lanyard! For children and teens ages 10-15. Preregistration is required. Limit 12.
12/09/09
3:00PM
Teen Gaming   [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Teens: Join us for some fun gaming! (DDR,PSP,Guitar Hero)
12/09/09
3:30PM
Knights of Queens   [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
Age 6-16 will learn chess basics or sharpen their skills and strategies. Equipment will be provided.
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12/09/09
3:30PM
Wikki Stix Crafts  [Add to My Events]
Library: Bay Terrace
Join us and use Wikki Stix to create a variety of artwork or maps. You can use Wikki Stix to outline countries, states, and regions, using them also to represent rivers, streams and lakes. No glue. No paste. No mess. Wikki Stix crafts are great fun for all ages.
12/09/09
4:00PM
"Smarter Searching" with Ahuva Ginsberg  [Add to My Events]
Library: Long Island City
Participants will learn to use print, electronic, and online sources to find the information they need. This program is for Teens
12/09/09
4:00PM
Game Day for Tweens and Teens  [Add to My Events]
Library: Howard Beach
Join us every Wednesday for some friendly competition playing Nintendo Wii, checkers and other board games. Snacks are provided!
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12/09/09
4:00PM
Teen Games  [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
Spend the afternoon playing games at the library! We offer PlayStation 2, Wii, and various board games.
12/09/09
4:00PM
Wii on Wednesdays!  [Add to My Events]
Library: Ridgewood
Come hang out at Queens Library at Ridgewood after school and compete against other teens on our Nintendo Wii games!
12/09/09
6:00PM
Songs of Light - A Celebration of Chanukah in Song  [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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*
12/10/09
1:00PM
Young Adult Discussions  [Add to My Events]
Library: South Hollis
Teens join together to discuss various topics.
12/10/09
3:00PM
Teen Gaming   [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Teens: Join us for some fun gaming! (DDR,PSP,Guitar Hero)
12/10/09
3:30PM
Internet Safety with Henry Smart  [Add to My Events]
Library: Far Rockaway
This informative workshop will discuss: how to avoid cyber-bullying, provide tips on how to protect one's online identity, how to report risks, threats, and suspicious online communication. Participants will be provided with several ways to avoid aggressive online behaviors, and strategies on how to develop a positive online presence. This program is free. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.
12/10/09
4:00PM
Teen Zine  [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
Teens ages 12-18, are you interested in publishing your own writing or drawings? Get your voice out in a magazine!
12/10/09
4:00PM
Teen/Tween Time  [Add to My Events]
Library: Richmond Hill
Hey Teens and Tweens (almost Teens): Come join us on Thursdays at 4pm at Queens Library at Richmond Hill for games (checkers, chess, dominos, jenga, monopoly, UNO, XBox, etc), sometimes crafts, drawing and maybe even book discussions. Ideas and suggestions are welcome, too. This is a weekly program, and no registration is necessary.
12/10/09
4:30PM
Wii Club  [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
Join your friends to play the Nintendo Wii. Ages 13-17.
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12/10/09
4:30PM
Winter Holiday Craft for Teens  [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
Teens! Create fun winter Holiday crafts at Queens Library at Queens Village. Ask Miss Euni for more information.
12/10/09
6:00PM
How to Finance College (in Mandarin Chinese)  [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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.
12/10/09
6:30PM
The Lights of Chanukah  [Add to My Events]
Library: Richmond Hill
Soprano Sarah Tilevitz and accompanist Orrin Tilevitz retell the story of Chanukah through song performed in Yiddish, Hebrew and English.
12/11/09
1:00PM
Young Adult Discussions  [Add to My Events]
Library: South Hollis
Teens join together to discuss various topics.
12/11/09
2:30PM
Game Days  [Add to My Events]
Library: Bay Terrace
Please join us for games of chess, checkers and other board games. All ages are welcome.
12/11/09
3:30PM
Auburndale Chess Club  [Add to My Events]
Library: Auburndale
To 5:30 PM. "Chess was once the game of kings, now it is the king of games." Join us for a game of chess every Friday! All ages are welcome, with chessmaster Paul Landau.
12/11/09
4:00PM
Book Buddies  [Add to My Events]
Library: Bayside
Children in Grades K-3 will share books and stories with a teen reading buddy in the meeting room.
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12/11/09
4:00PM
Book Buddies   [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Children in Grades K-3 will share books and stories with a teen reading buddy in the story room.
12/11/09
4:00PM
Chess Club for Kids and Teens  [Add to My Events]
Library: Ridgewood
Ages 6+ - Come learn to play chess with us. Beginners welcome!
12/11/09
4:00PM
College Club: A Weekly Program for College-Bound Students  [Add to My Events]
Library: Pomonok
Come to this Friday series of programs about preparing for college: November 6 – But I Don’t Have Any Money; November 13 – It’s All About Me, Me (Kaplan); November 20 – Staying Focused; December 4 – Princeton Review SAT test-taking tips; December 11 – Research Paper Due Over the Holidays? December 18 – College Club wrap up celebration!
12/11/09
4:00PM
Wii Sports Challenge  [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefrak City
Have fun as you challenge your friends in bowling, tennis, baseball, football and many other sports & activities playing with Wii.
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12/12/09
10:00AM
Math Help   [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
Free weekly math tutoring in the Children's Room for Grades 4-8.
12/12/09
10:00AM
Teen Tutoring  [Add to My Events]
Library: Bayside
Does your child need help with his or her homework? We can help!! Our teen tutors are available to assist.
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12/12/09
10:15AM
Hatha Yoga  [Add to My Events]
Library: Queensboro Hill
Beginners' hatha yoga class by Joseph Aranha focuses on postures to enhance flexibility, improve circulation and concentration and reduce stress. Wear comfortable clothing; bring a mat.
12/12/09
12:00PM
Symphony 101: Bring on the Brass! - A Performance/Workshop for the Entire Family  [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
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 (@ Central, 12 Noon and Jackson Heights 3:30pm) covers the brass family (french horn, trumpet, tuba, etc.Attend the next session, "Shake, Rattle and Roll" on January 23 @ Central Library 12 Noon and Jackson Heights 3:30pm.
12/12/09
12:30PM
Chess Club with Constantine  [Add to My Events]
Library: Douglaston/Little Neck
Make the right move with Constantine every Saturday afternoon from 12:30-2 pm. This program is for ages 7-17. No pre-registration is required. Space is limited. The program is free.
12/12/09
1:00PM
Annual Langston Hughes Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Simply Skins  [Add to My Events]
Library: Langston Hughes
Experience the rhythmic intensity of Simply Skins, an all female percussion group as they bring in Kwanzaa with an outstanding performance of dance and drumming.
12/12/09
2:00PM
Careers Without College: Careers for Your Future  [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
Looking for a job that might become a career? Not sure where or how to look? Join No Doubt Inc. and explore career training options and resources that are right for you.
12/12/09
2:00PM
Chess Club   [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
Ages 8 through teens will have fun playing chess weekly on Saturdays in the Story Room. All levels welcome; learn the basics or improve your game.
12/12/09
2:30PM
Chanukah Songs of Light Featuring Irene Failenbogen  [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
A holiday concert celebrating Chanukah with songs of light performed in Yiddish, Hebrew, Ladino and English by vocalist Irene Failenbogen, accompanied by guitarist Liam Murphy.
12/12/09
2:30PM
Jingle Bell Swing   [Add to My Events]
Library: South Hollis
Bring the family and your holiday spirit and join singer Richard Lanham for an afternoon of your favorite melodies and Christmas carol classics, from "Winter Wonderland" to "Silent Night" and so much more.
12/12/09
3:00PM
American Dance Salon's Holiday Dances  [Add to My Events]
Library: Woodhaven
Celebrate the holidays with your favorite seasonal favorites including traditional carols, selections from "The Nutcracker" and an Elvis Presley song choreographed to classical and contemporary dance styles with attractive costumes.
12/12/09
3:30PM
Planning to Apply for College Financial Aid?  [Add to My Events]
Library: Howard Beach
A workshop for high school seniors and their parents. We will discuss the things you will want to consider before it's time to apply for aid for the 2010-2011 school year.
12/12/09
3:30PM
Symphony 101: Bring on the Brass! - A Performance/Workshop for the Entire Family  [Add to My Events]
Library: Jackson Heights
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 (@ Central, 12 Noon and Jackson Heights 3:30pm) covers the brass family (french horn, trumpet, tuba, etc.Attend the next session, "Shake, Rattle and Roll" on January 23 @ Central Library 12 Noon and Jackson Heights 3:30pm.
12/13/09
2:00PM
Open Mic for Poets on Sunday at Central: An Open Reading  [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
Poet and author Luis Francia will be reading from his book, "Museum of Absences." All are invited to participate in this free open mic poetry event until 4 p.m.
12/14/09
1:00PM
Young Adult Discussions  [Add to My Events]
Library: South Hollis
Teens join together to discuss various topics.
12/14/09
4:00PM
Dungeons & Dragons Club  [Add to My Events]
Library: Baisley Park
Ages 10 and up will enjoy a fantasy role-playing game with Wizards of the Coast's Dungeons & Dragons Game. Join us on our quest for fun and adventure! Space is limited. Preregistration is required.
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12/14/09
4:00PM
Far Rockaway Tween Book Club   [Add to My Events]
Library: Far Rockaway
Come and join our book club which meets once a month to discuss selected titles.
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12/14/09
4:00PM
Knitting and Crochet  [Add to My Events]
Library: Douglaston/Little Neck
Helen Bodner helps beginners through experts with their knitting and crochet projects.Come once, several times, or every week.Adults, teens, and kids are welcome.Bring your own needles and yarn.
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12/14/09
6:00PM
Christmas Tamales with Margarita Larios [In Spanish]  [Add to My Events]
Library: Far Rockaway
Christmas Tamales with Margarita Larios [In Spanish] who will instruct participants on the fine art of Mexican cuisine with a workshop on the preparation of specially prepared Mexican Tamales for the Christmas Holidays. Participants in this workshop are welcome to sample the food prepared. First-come, first-served basis. Queens Library is not responsible for any allergic reactions or illnesses. as a result of their participation.
12/14/09
6:00PM
Middle School Choice   [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
The NYC Department of Education has expanded school choice to middle schools in Queens Districts 25 & 28. Learn more about your (or your child's) options at this interactive program.
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12/14/09
6:00PM
Queens Youth Developement Meeting  [Add to My Events]
Library: South Hollis
Teens meet and talk about issues.
12/14/09
6:30PM
Chanukah Holiday Celebration  [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
Neva Goldstein-Hellman, M.A., speech-language pathologist and adjunct instructor at Yeshiva University/Stern college for Women will read stories and talk about the history, customs and traditions of Chanukah. All are invited to delight in the music, warmth, and spirit of this holiday.
12/15/09
1:00PM
Young Adult Discussions  [Add to My Events]
Library: South Hollis
Teens join together to discuss various topics.
12/15/09
3:00PM
Teen Gaming   [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Teens: Join us for some fun gaming! (DDR,PSP,Guitar Hero)
12/15/09
3:30PM
Monthly Book Buddies  [Add to My Events]
Library: Bay Terrace
School age children share stories and pleasure of reading aloud together with teens who are volunteers and can earn community service hours by doing so. Join us for the monthly Book Buddies.
12/15/09
3:30PM
Teen Tutoring  [Add to My Events]
Library: Bayside
Does your child need help with his or her homework? We can help!! Our teen tutors are available to assist.
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12/15/09
3:30PM
Wii Party!  [Add to My Events]
Library: Auburndale
Teens! In school all day, come and have fun at the library.
12/15/09
4:00PM
Read 'N' Bead  [Add to My Events]
Library: Seaside
Learn how to make beaded jewelry while discussing your favorite books. For teens.
12/15/09
4:00PM
Teen Anime/Manga Club  [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
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.
12/15/09
4:00PM
Teen Graphic Novel/Manga Club  [Add to My Events]
Library: Bayside
Join us teens for an afternoon of sharing favorite manga, discussing new graphic novel movie tie-ins and other activities.
12/15/09
4:00PM
Teen Time  [Add to My Events]
Library: Peninsula
Join us for games, crafts, and more!
12/15/09
4:30PM
Teen Tuesdays  [Add to My Events]
Library: Hillcrest
Free games, crafts, projects, music, and more - a fun program for teens age 13 years old and up. There's something different each week!
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12/16/09
1:00PM
Young Adult Discussions  [Add to My Events]
Library: South Hollis
Teens join together to discuss various topics.
12/16/09
3:00PM
Game Day for Tweens & Teens  [Add to My Events]
Library: St. Albans
Enjoy an afternoon of some friendly competition playing Uno, Spades, Scrabble, Checkers, PlayStation2 & Wii.
12/16/09
3:00PM
Teen Gaming   [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Teens: Join us for some fun gaming! (DDR,PSP,Guitar Hero)
12/16/09
3:30PM
Energy 101  [Add to My Events]
Library: Jackson Heights
Energy and Electricity – how it works, where it comes from and how to make more of it. Make your own solar car to take home! Attend all 3 days. For students ages 9 to 14.
12/16/09
3:30PM
Knights of Queens   [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
Age 6-16 will learn chess basics or sharpen their skills and strategies. Equipment will be provided.
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12/16/09
3:30PM
Teen Wii Tournament  [Add to My Events]
Library: Queens Village
Teens! Do you like video games? Like playing against your friends? Then try out your skill at Queens Library at Queens Village with Wii Sports Tournament. Preregistration and library cards for each participating teen are required. For more information please ask Miss Euni at the Reference Desk.
12/16/09
4:00PM
Game Day for Tweens and Teens  [Add to My Events]
Library: Howard Beach
Join us every Wednesday for some friendly competition playing Nintendo Wii, checkers and other board games. Snacks are provided!
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12/16/09
4:00PM
Teen Games  [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
Spend the afternoon playing games at the library! We offer PlayStation 2, Wii, and various board games.
12/16/09
4:00PM
Wii on Wednesdays!  [Add to My Events]
Library: Ridgewood
Come hang out at Queens Library at Ridgewood after school and compete against other teens on our Nintendo Wii games!
12/17/09
1:00PM
Young Adult Discussions  [Add to My Events]
Library: South Hollis
Teens join together to discuss various topics.
12/17/09
3:30PM
Energy 101  [Add to My Events]
Library: Jackson Heights
Energy and Electricity – how it works, where it comes from and how to make more of it. Make your own solar car to take home! Attend all 3 days. For students ages 9 to 14.
12/17/09
4:00PM
Cambria Heights Teen Book Club  [Add to My Events]
Library: Cambria Heights
Teens! Come join our Book Club at Queens Library at Cambria Heights.
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12/17/09
4:00PM
Teen Anime/Manga Club  [Add to My Events]
Library: Far Rockaway
Enjoy some of your favorite manga and anime series! Each month we will meet to watch anime and talk about great manga, for ages 12 to 18. Refreshments provided.
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12/17/09
4:00PM
Teen Zine  [Add to My Events]
Library: Central Library
Teens ages 12-18, are you interested in publishing your own writing or drawings? Get your voice out in a magazine!
12/17/09
4:00PM
Teen/Tween Time  [Add to My Events]
Library: Richmond Hill
Hey Teens and Tweens (almost Teens): Come join us on Thursdays at 4pm at Queens Library at Richmond Hill for games (checkers, chess, dominos, jenga, monopoly, UNO, XBox, etc), sometimes crafts, drawing and maybe even book discussions. Ideas and suggestions are welcome, too. This is a weekly program, and no registration is necessary.
12/17/09
4:30PM
Winter Arts and Crafts  [Add to My Events]
Library: Hillcrest
Make seasonal crafts for frosty fun. Create gifts, gift wrap, and cards for the holidays. For children and teens (ages 6-14 years old).
12/17/09
5:00PM
African-American Fiddling Featuring the Ebony Hillbillies  [Add to My Events]
Library: Far Rockaway
Enjoy 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.
12/17/09
6:30PM
Voices of New York Christmas Concert : Mary C. Homan, Conductor; Allan Decipulo, Accompanist  [Add to My Events]
Library: Forest Hills
Celebrate the holiday spirit with sacred and secular Christmas songs, traditional Christmas music and less well-known pieces.
12/18/09
1:00PM
Young Adult Discussions  [Add to My Events]
Library: South Hollis
Teens join together to discuss various topics.
12/18/09
2:30PM
Game Days  [Add to My Events]
Library: Bay Terrace
Please join us for games of chess, checkers and other board games. All ages are welcome.
12/18/09
3:30PM
Auburndale Chess Club  [Add to My Events]
Library: Auburndale
To 5:30 PM. "Chess was once the game of kings, now it is the king of games." Join us for a game of chess every Friday! All ages are welcome, with chessmaster Paul Landau.
12/18/09
3:30PM
Book Club for Teens  [Add to My Events]
Library: Far Rockaway
Teens: join us for our monthly book club talks. Discuss the latest book and enjoy some light snacks. Ask Mr. Reggie for more information and the title of the next book before the meeting.
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12/18/09
3:30PM
Energy 101  [Add to My Events]
Library: Jackson Heights
Energy and Electricity – how it works, where it comes from and how to make more of it. Make your own solar car to take home! Attend all 3 days. For students ages 9 to 14.
12/18/09
4:00PM
Book Buddies  [Add to My Events]
Library: Bayside
Children in Grades K-3 will share books and stories with a teen reading buddy in the meeting room.
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12/18/09
4:00PM
Book Buddies   [Add to My Events]
Library: Fresh Meadows
Children in Grades K-3 will share books and stories with a teen reading buddy in the story room.
12/18/09
4:00PM
Chess Club for Kids and Teens  [Add to My Events]
Library: Ridgewood
Ages 6+ - Come learn to play chess with us. Beginners welcome!
12/18/09
4:00PM
College Club: A Weekly Program for College-Bound Students  [Add to My Events]
Library: Pomonok
Come to this Friday series of programs about preparing for college: November 6 – But I Don’t Have Any Money; November 13 – It’s All About Me, Me (Kaplan); November 20 – Staying Focused; December 4 – Princeton Review SAT test-taking tips; December 11 – Research Paper Due Over the Holidays? December 18 – College Club wrap up celebration!
12/18/09
4:00PM
Wii Sports Challenge  [Add to My Events]
Library: Lefrak City
Have fun as you challenge your friends in bowling, tennis, baseball, football and many other sports & activities playing with Wii.
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12/19/09
10:00AM
Math Help   [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
Free weekly math tutoring in the Children's Room for Grades 4-8.
12/19/09
10:00AM
Teen Tutoring  [Add to My Events]
Library: Bayside
Does your child need help with his or her homework? We can help!! Our teen tutors are available to assist.
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12/19/09
10:15AM
Hatha Yoga  [Add to My Events]
Library: Queensboro Hill
Beginners' hatha yoga class by Joseph Aranha focuses on postures to enhance flexibility, improve circulation and concentration and reduce stress. Wear comfortable clothing; bring a mat.
12/19/09
11:00AM
Scrapbooking on Saturdays  [Add to My Events]
Library: Ozone Park
Ages 10 and up will enjoy a fun-filled workshop with Lisa Handley as they make their own scrapbooks. They're invited to bring their favorite photos; all other materials will be supplied. Preregistration.
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12/19/09
12:30PM
Chess Club with Constantine  [Add to My Events]
Library: Douglaston/Little Neck
Make the right move with Constantine every Saturday afternoon from 12:30-2 pm. This program is for ages 7-17. No pre-registration is required. Space is limited. The program is free.
12/19/09
2:00PM
Celebrate Kwanzaa with the Ebony Hillbillies  [Add to My Events]
Library: Flushing
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.
12/19/09
2:00PM
Chanukah & Christmas Concert  [Add to My Events]
Library: North Forest Park
Sing along and enjoy familiar selections like "The Dreidel Song,""White Christmas" and many more that are sure to summon the holiday spirit for audiences of all ages.
12/19/09
2:00PM
Chess Club