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Printer-friendlyNew Americans Program
 May 14 11:00AM Social Networking for Your Business (in Spanish) | ||||||
May 14 4:30PM Green Your House (in Chinese) | ||||||
May 14 5:00PM Pathway to U.S Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen and Building Your Civic Knowledge |
| Hollis | Tue, May 21, 2013 | 5:00PM |
| Hollis | Tue, May 28, 2013 | 5:00PM |
May 14 5:30PM Creating Positive Energy with Feng Shui (in Spanish) |
| Langston Hughes | Tue, May 21, 2013 | 5:30PM |
May
14
5:30PM
Financing Your Business (in Korean)
At this workshop in Korean you will learn about United States Small Business Administration (SBA) guaranteed loans and venture capital; 7(a) and 504 loans and microloans; disaster assistance; what the Small Business Innovation Research Program is; and the small business technology transfer program and its eligibility requirements.
Location: Flushing
Registration: Not required
May
15
10:00AM
Sewing Circle for Women (in Bengali) 
Learn how to turn sewing skills into a career and earn money working for yourself. Bring your friends!
Location: Central Library
Registration: Not required
Additional Event Dates/Locations
This is a recurring event. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Central Library | Wed, May 22, 2013 | 10:00AM |
| Central Library | Wed, May 29, 2013 | 10:00AM |
May
17
1:00PM
The Big Read: Fahrenheit 451 Book Discussion (in Korean)
All across Queens we are reading Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. How would you feel if all books were burned? What kind of society would we have without ideas and knowledge? Join in the discussion at your library. Books are available at the Circulation Desk.
Location: McGoldrick
Registration: Not required
May
18
10:00AM
Microsoft Word for Spanish Speakers
Need to learn how to create a document or work with tables? These classes are for you: 5/11-Introduction to Microsoft Word; 5/18-Creating and Saving Documents; 5/25-Working with Tables and Printing. You need basic computer skills and are encouraged to attend all classes. Preregister at the cyber center Reference Desk starting May 4 at 9:00a.m.
Location: Flushing
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this event. Please check back closer to the event date.
Details: Customers are required to attend all sessions of this program. Registering for this event will reserve your spot for the entire program.
| Flushing | Sat, May 25, 2013 | 10:00AM - 12:00PM |
May
18
2:30PM
Optical Illusions and Collage (in Spanish)
Learn how to use collage and explore the works of visual masters with artist Georgie Flores. Space is limited. Preregistration is required. For more information please contact José E. Rodríguez at 718-592-9700 x135 or email jose_r@queensmuseum.org.
Location: Langston Hughes
Registration: Not required
Additional Event Dates/Locations
This is a recurring event. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Langston Hughes | Sat, May 25, 2013 | 2:30PM |
May
18
2:30PM
Computer Classes for Spanish Speakers
Need to learn how to turn on your computer or write an email? These classes are for you. 5/11-Introduction to the computer; 5/18-Navigating the Internet; 5/25-Creating your own email account. Participants are encouraged to attend all three classes. Preregister at the Reference Desk beginning Saturday, May 4 at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Langston Hughes
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this event. Please check back closer to the event date.
Details: Customers are required to attend all sessions of this program. Registering for this event will reserve your spot for the entire program.
| Langston Hughes | Sat, May 25, 2013 | 2:30PM - 4:30PM |
May
18
3:00PM
Microsoft Excel for Spanish Speakers
Need to learn how to create a worksheet and do calculations? These classes are for you: 5/11-Introduction to Microsoft Excel; 5/18-Calculations and Worksheets; 5/25-Workbooks and Layout. You must be 16 or older and possess basic computer skills to participate. Preregister at the Reference Desk starting, May 4 at 10 a.m.
Location: Long Island City
Registration: By phone or in person
Details: Customers are required to attend all sessions of this program. Registering for this event will reserve your spot for the entire program.
| Long Island City | Sat, May 25, 2013 | 3:00PM - 5:00PM |
May
18
3:00PM
Immigration Law 101 (in Spanish)
At theis workshop in Spanish you will learn about 2013 immigration reform, family- and employment-based sponsoring, changes in the visa waiver process and deportation defenses.
Location: Langston Hughes
Registration: Not required
May
22
3:00PM
The Big Read: "Fahrenheit 451" Book Discussion (in Russian)
All across Queens we are reading "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury. How would you feel if all books were burned? What kind of society would we have without ideas and knowledge? Join in the discussion at your library. Books are available at the Circulation Desk.
Location: Forest Hills
Registration: Not required
May
25
3:00PM
How Do You Take Care of a Person with a Memory Problem? (In Mandarin Chinese)
The Alzheimer’s Association, New York City Chapter, offers a monthly support group in Mandarin Chinese for people caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or any of the other dementias. Our support group is a secure and safe place to share your experiences. The group will meet on Saturdays, April 27, May 25 and June 22.
Location: Flushing
Registration: Not required
Additional Event Dates/Locations
This is a recurring event. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Flushing | Sat, Jun 22, 2013 | 3:00PM |
May
29
5:30PM
NYPD Community Forum for Queens Immigrants
Members of the NYPD's 114th Precinct and New Immigrant Outreach Unit will explain how to get help resolving community issues and discuss youth programs. Members of Immigration Advocacy Services and Emerald Isle Immigration Center will also speak. Translation into Albanian, Arabic, Croatian, Bosnian and Serbian will be provided.
Location: Broadway
Registration: Not required
Jun
1
2:30PM
Immigration Law: Know Your Rights (in Nepali)
Learn about current immigration law, including provisions of the immigration reform bill of 2013 and how a criminal conviction could affect your immigration status.
Location: Sunnyside
Registration: Not required
Jun
1
3:00PM
Foreclosure Prevention Strategies (in Bengali)
Learn about foreclosure prevention options and timelines, budgeting and documentation, the New York State foreclosure process and foreclosure resource scams.
Location: Central Library
Registration: Not required
Jun
6
5:00PM
Pathway to U.S Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen and Building Your Civic Knowledge
Are you ready to become a U.S. citizen? Sessions are in English and include a workshop and basic civics education. 6/6: Are you ready to be a U.S. citizen?/Introduction to American history; 6/13: Required documents and more/Introduction to American government and politics; 6/20: Common barriers to naturalization/American culture and geography; 6/27: Naturalization interview and beyond/Review of 100 questions.
Location: Steinway
Registration: Not required
Additional Event Dates/Locations
This is a recurring event. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Steinway | Thu, Jun 13, 2013 | 5:00PM |
| Steinway | Thu, Jun 20, 2013 | 5:00PM |
| Steinway | Thu, Jun 27, 2013 | 5:00PM |
Jun
8
10:00AM
Microsoft Excel (in Spanish)
Need to learn how to create a worksheet and perform calculations? These classes are for you: 6/08-Introduction to Microsoft Excel; 6/15-Calculations and worksheets; 6/22-Workbooks and layout. Patrons should be able to use the keyboard and mouse and to open and close applications, and are encouraged to attend all three classes. Preregistration is required in person at the Cyber Center Desk beginning Saturday, June 1 at 9:00AM.
Location: Flushing
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this event. Please check back closer to the event date.
Details: Customers are required to attend all sessions of this program. Registering for this event will reserve your spot for the entire program.
| Flushing | Sat, Jun 15, 2013 | 10:00AM - 12:00PM |
| Flushing | Sat, Jun 22, 2013 | 10:00AM - 12:00PM |
Jun
8
2:30PM
Microsoft Word (in Spanish)
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word, and how to create and save documents, work with tables, and print. Patrons should have basic computer skills, such as being able to use the keyboard and mouse and open and close applications, and are encouraged to attend all three classes. Preregistration is required in person at the Reference Desk beginning Saturday, 6/1 at 10:00AM.
Location: Langston Hughes
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this event. Please check back closer to the event date.
Details: Customers are required to attend all sessions of this program. Registering for this event will reserve your spot for the entire program.
| Langston Hughes | Sat, Jun 15, 2013 | 2:30PM - 4:30PM |
| Langston Hughes | Sat, Jun 22, 2013 | 2:30PM - 4:30PM |
Jun
8
3:00PM
Computers for Beginners (in Spanish)
This 3-session course will introduce you to the computer (6/8), familiarize you with the Internet (6/15) and teach how to use email (6/22). Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions. Preregistration is required in person at the Reference Desk beginning Saturday, 6/1, at 10:00AM.
Location: Long Island City
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this event. Please check back closer to the event date.
Details: Customers are required to attend all sessions of this program. Registering for this event will reserve your spot for the entire program.
| Long Island City | Sat, Jun 15, 2013 | 3:00PM - 5:00PM |
| Long Island City | Sat, Jun 22, 2013 | 3:00PM - 5:00PM |
Jun
10
5:30PM
Earn Income in Your Spare Time (in Spanish)
This workshop offers tips on how to earn money working from home in your spare time.
Location: Corona
Registration: Not required
Jun
10
6:30PM
Celebrate Gay Pride Month with a Film Screening: Seres extravagantes (a.k.a. Odd People Out)
"Odd People Out" is a documentary about the marginalization, repression and denial of the gay community during the first two decades of the Cuban Revolution, told through the voice of Cuban writer Reinaldo Arenas. Following the screening, join cinéaste Manuel Zayas, Prof. Perla Rozencvaig and playwright Héctor Santiago for a lively discussion and question and answer session.
Location: Flushing
Registration: Not required
Jun
11
3:00PM
Energy Savings for Your Home (in Bengali and English)
Chhaya's energy efficiency specialist Jessica Bartolini will share tips for homeowners on how to save on electric and heating bills. She will also discuss a New York State program you can take advantage of to make your home more energy efficient.
Location: Woodside
Registration: Not required
Jun
12
5:30PM
Author Talk: Meet Eduard Aminov
Eduard Aminov, a native of Tashkent, Uzbekistan, is the author of 37 books in Russian, ranging from poetry to humor and from essays to plays. He will speak about his latest three-volume collection, “Prozreniye” (Revelation), and his prolific writing career.
Location: Rego Park
Registration: Not required
Jun
15
4:30PM
Growing Plants Inside (in Spanish)
Make a one-pot indoor herb garden, see how to repot plants, learn the steps to keeping plants healthy and find out about the use of hanging pots for air plants.
Location: Sunnyside
Registration: Not required
Jun
17
6:00PM
Celebrate Gay Pride Month with Soraya Sobreidad's Fierce Cooking Show
Soraya, the drag queen of healthy cooking, introduces her healthy take on "tembleque," a traditional, naturally gluten-free Puerto Rican dessert made of coconut milk, coconut cream, cornstarch and sugar. Materials are limited; first come, first served.
Location: Jackson Heights
Registration: Not required
Jun
19
5:30PM
Yiddish Folksongs with Diane Cypkin
This concert and lecture by Dr. Diane Cypkin will tell the story of the Yiddish folksong through spoken narrative (in English) and Yiddish folksongs (in Yiddish, of course!).
Location: Forest Hills
Registration: Not required
Jun
22
3:00PM
Immigration Law 101: Ways to Get a Green Card ( in Urdu)
In this workshop in Urdu you will learn about Immigration Reform 2013, family-based and employment-based sponsoring, new changes in the Visa Waiver Process and deportation defense.
Location: Jackson Heights
Registration: Not required
Jun
25
5:30PM
Business Seminar (in Chinese)
In this workshop in Chinese, you will learn about the fundamentals of e-commerce and resources that can help you take your business global.
Location: Flushing
Registration: Not required
Jun
27
6:00PM
How to Start and Run a Small Business (in Mandarin Chinese)
In this workshop in Mandarin Chinese, you will learn helpful tips for turning a hobby or skill into a business and where to find free resources to help you plan and launch a business.
Location: Flushing
Registration: Not required
Collections
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Cultural Programs
New Americans Program offers Cultural Arts programs celebrating the arts and literature of ethnic groups in Queens communities. Programs are presented in the Central Library and in community libraries. Offerings include music, dance, drama performances, bilingual poetry and storytelling. Cultural arts programs are bilingual in English and the language of the culture being showcased.
Coping Skills
New Americans Program offers Copings Skills workshops: lectures and workshops to help immigrants adjust to life in America presented in selected community libraries as well as the Central Library. Programs are presented in English and in the major immigrant languages of Queens by lawyers, teachers, counselors and other professionals. Topics presented include immigration law, becoming a citizen, tenants rights, career planning, starting a business, parenting, education and health.
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