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Printer-friendlyNew Americans Program
 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 KnowledgeAre 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 AminovEduard 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 ShowSoraya, 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 CypkinThis 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 How Do You Take Care of a Person with a Memory Problem? (In Mandarin Chinese) | ||||||
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 |
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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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