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 Jun 22 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 22 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 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 22 3:00PM How Do You Take Care of a Person with a Memory Problem? (In Mandarin Chinese) |
Jun 22 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 22 3:00PM 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: Broadway 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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