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 Jun 15 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. |
Jun 15 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. |
Jun 15 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. |
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 |
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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!
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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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