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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

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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

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

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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.

Services

Multilingual Services