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Mon  9-9   Fri  9-9
Tue  9-9   Sat  10-5:30
Wed  9-9   Sun  12-5
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NAP Programs

Coping Skills:

Free lectures and workshops in the most widely spoken immigrant languages of Queens on topics essential to new immigrants' acculturation, such as citizenship and job training information, advice on helping children learn, and information on available social services.

Cultural Programs:

Free readings, concerts and workshops celebrating the literary, performing and folk arts of immigrants from Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

NAP Program Schedule

 

Computer Classes for Spanish Speakers   [Add to My Events] 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   Far Rockaway
Author Talk: Jorge Luis Seco Will Read from His Latest Novel: Cuba: Only for Tourists (In Spanish)   [Add to My Events] 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   Jackson Heights
Pathway to U.S. Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen & Building Your Civic Knowledge    [Add to My Events] 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   Lefferts
Computer Classes for Spanish Speakers: Microsoft Word 2007   [Add to My Events] 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   Langston Hughes
Computer Classes for Spanish Speakers   [Add to My Events] 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.
12/03/09 6:30PM   Central Library
Computer Classes for Spanish Speakers   [Add to My Events] 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 10:30AM   Far Rockaway
Pathway to U.S. Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen & Building Your Civic Knowledge    [Add to My Events] 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   Lefferts
Microsoft Excel 2007 for Spanish Speakers    [Add to My Events] 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   Langston Hughes
Colombian Author, Luis Alejandro Medina, Presents His Inspirational Book "My Struggles with Faith"   [Add to My Events] 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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 12/05/09 3:00PM   Jackson Heights
Found in Translation: A Bilingual English/Russian Poetry Reading   [Add to My Events] 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   Forest Hills
Financial Literacy Series (in Mandarin Chinese)    [Add to My Events] 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   Flushing
How to Finance College (in Mandarin Chinese)   [Add to My Events] 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   Flushing
Computer Classes for Spanish Speakers   [Add to My Events] 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   Central Library
Computer Classes for Spanish Speakers   [Add to My Events] 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 10:30AM   Far Rockaway
Microsoft Excel 2007 for Spanish Speakers    [Add to My Events] 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   Langston Hughes
Empowering Family Through Family Stories (in Korean)    [Add to My Events] 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 3:00PM   Flushing
Christmas Tamales with Margarita Larios [In Spanish]   [Add to My Events] 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   Far Rockaway
Financial Literacy Series (in Mandarin Chinese)    [Add to My Events] 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 6:00PM   Flushing
Computer Classes for Spanish Speakers   [Add to My Events] 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   Central Library
Computer Classes for Spanish Speakers   [Add to My Events] 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   Far Rockaway
Microsoft Excel 2007 for Spanish Speakers    [Add to My Events] 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   Langston Hughes
Pathway to U.S. Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen & Building Your Civic Knowledge    [Add to My Events] 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 5:30PM   Woodside
Your Favorite Melodies Featuring Russian Soprano Anya Yelizarova   [Add to My Events] 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 6:00PM   Forest Hills
Financial Literacy Series (in Mandarin Chinese)    [Add to My Events] 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.
12/23/09 6:00PM   Flushing
Pathway to U.S. Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen & Building Your Civic Knowledge    [Add to My Events] 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 5:30PM   Woodside
Pathway to U.S. Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen & Building Your Civic Knowledge    [Add to My Events] 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.
01/04/10 5:30PM   Woodside
Pathway to U.S. Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen & Building Your Civic Knowledge    [Add to My Events] 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.
01/05/10 6:30PM   Flushing
A Dominican Author Presents Poetry: Huellas de una memoria perdida (Traces of a Lost Memory)   [Add to My Events] 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 3:00PM   Jackson Heights
Pathway to U.S. Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen & Building Your Civic Knowledge    [Add to My Events] 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 5:30PM   Woodside
Pathway to U.S. Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen & Building Your Civic Knowledge    [Add to My Events] 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.
01/12/10 6:30PM   Flushing
Pathway to U.S. Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen & Building Your Civic Knowledge    [Add to My Events] 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.
01/19/10 6:30PM   Flushing
Pathway to U.S. Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen & Building Your Civic Knowledge    [Add to My Events] 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.
02/02/10 6:30PM   Flushing