New Americans Program

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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: 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.

May

25

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

May

25

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: 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.

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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

May

25

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.

May

28

5:00PM

Pathway to U.S Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen and Building Your Civic Knowledge

These sessions in English include a weekly workshop and civics lesson. 5/7: Are you ready to be a citizen?/Introduction to American history; 5/14: Required documents/ Introduction to American government; 5/21: Barriers to naturalization/American culture and geography; 5/28: Naturalization interview/Review of 100 questions.

Location: Hollis
Registration: Not required

May

29

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

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

Collections

Most of our international language collections include books, periodicals, CDs, CD-ROMs and videos. Check out our romances, computer books, cookbooks, biographies, best-sellers, martial arts novels, parenting books and much more!

Resource Guides

Find multicultural web sites, English classes, citizenship classes, immigrant-serving agencies, demographics and more.

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.