Printer-friendlyFriends of the Library
Welcome to FRIENDS OF BROADWAY
 Jun 23 2:00PM --to-- 4:00PM NYS Assemblymember Brian Barnwell Mobile OfficeLocation: Broadway Registration: Not required Meet and greet your local Assembly representative. |
 Jun 23 3:30PM --to-- 4:15PM The Grain of Wood: A Shadow Puppet Show |
Jun 25 3:00PM --to-- 6:00PM SNAP Enrollment Tabling EventLocation: Broadway Registration: Not required Get information for enrolling into SNAP at this tabling event. |
Jun 25 5:00PM --to-- 7:00PM The Noguchi Museum Presents a Six-Week Art Workshop | ||||||||||||||||||
| Broadway | Mon, Jul 9, 2018 | 5:00PM |
| Broadway | Mon, Jul 16, 2018 | 5:00PM |
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Last Day of School Celebration
Registration: Not required
School's out! Celebrate with a fun activity for ages 5-12. No registration required.
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Free Citizenship Classes 
Registration: Not required
Learn everything you need to know about American history, government, and culture to pass the citizenship exam. Register in-person at the library on Wednesday, April 11 at 10AM or call 718-278-4303 to preregister in advance. Students should have a copy of their green card when they come to register. Participants must attend the entire 12 week class series.
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Teen Board Games
Registration: Not required
Join us after school for a game of cards, Uno, chess, checkers and more!
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Broadway | Wed, Jul 11, 2018 | 4:00PM |
| Broadway | Wed, Jul 18, 2018 | 4:00PM |
| Broadway | Wed, Jul 25, 2018 | 4:00PM |
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Microsoft Word for Beginners
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date.
Learn how to create and save Word documents; format and edit text; copy, cut, and paste items; and use Word's main functions and commands. Basic computer skills are required.
Preregistration is required.
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Writing Assistance for Adults & Teens
Registration: Not required
Come to receive one-on-one writing assistance.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Broadway | Thu, Jul 5, 2018 | 1:30PM |
| Broadway | Thu, Jul 12, 2018 | 1:30PM |
| Broadway | Thu, Jul 19, 2018 | 1:30PM |
| Broadway | Thu, Jul 26, 2018 | 1:30PM |
| Broadway | Thu, Aug 2, 2018 | 1:30PM |
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Thursday Play With Me Time
Registration: Not required
Encourage early learning! Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes, followed by free play with age-appropriate toys. For babies and children (5 years and younger) with a parent/caregiver.
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How to Put Together a Poetry Collection or Chapbook
Registration: Not required
Published Queens poets and poetry editors will discuss strategies for collecting your poetry in a chapbook or full collection, including selecting a theme, choosing the poems, creating an order, and working with an editor. After the discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and network.
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Shape Up NYC: Full Body Toning for Adults
Registration: Not required
Full body or Toning is a gentle workout with the goal of improving balance, coordination, flexibility, strength, and heart health. Instructor Ysabel Chirinos leads the program for adults who want to have a strong and skillful body. Space is limited. Bring a bottle of water and wear comfortable clothing. Participation is first-come, first-served.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Broadway | Fri, Jul 6, 2018 | 12:00PM |
| Broadway | Fri, Jul 13, 2018 | 12:00PM |
| Broadway | Fri, Jul 20, 2018 | 12:00PM |
| Broadway | Fri, Jul 27, 2018 | 12:00PM |
| Broadway | Fri, Aug 3, 2018 | 12:00PM |
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Get Covered NYC Health Insurance Tabling Event
Registration: Not required
Get information for enrolling into Get Covered NYC Health Insurance at this tabling event.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Broadway | Fri, Jul 6, 2018 | 12:00PM |
| Broadway | Fri, Jul 13, 2018 | 12:00PM |
| Broadway | Fri, Jul 20, 2018 | 12:00PM |
| Broadway | Fri, Jul 27, 2018 | 12:00PM |
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Family Film Friday
Registration: Not required
Enjoy a kid-friendly film in our auditorium.
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PowerPoint for Beginners
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date.
Create awesome presentations with PowerPoint 2010. Learn how to:
• Create and edit slides
• Change designs and colors
• Insert illustrations
• Present your slide show
Preregistration is required.
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Write Now! NY Writer's Coalition
Registration: Not required
Join NY Writer's Coalition for a free, drop-in writing workshop open to writers of all genres--poetry, fiction, memoir, and anything else. Writers of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome. No advanced registration is required.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Broadway | Sat, Jul 14, 2018 | 2:00PM |
| Broadway | Sat, Jul 28, 2018 | 2:00PM |
| Broadway | Sat, Aug 11, 2018 | 2:00PM |
| Broadway | Sat, Aug 25, 2018 | 2:00PM |
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Microsoft Word for Beginners
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date.
Learn how to create and save Word documents; format and edit text; copy, cut, and paste items; and use Word's main functions and commands. Basic computer skills are required.
Preregistration is required.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Broadway | Fri, Jul 13, 2018 | 3:30PM |
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English Intermediate/Advanced Conversation Group
Registration: Not required
No registration required
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Broadway | Sat, Jul 14, 2018 | 10:30AM |
| Broadway | Sat, Jul 21, 2018 | 10:30AM |
| Broadway | Sat, Jul 28, 2018 | 10:30AM |
| Broadway | Sat, Aug 4, 2018 | 10:30AM |
| Broadway | Sat, Aug 11, 2018 | 10:30AM |
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Little Music Makers
Registration: Not required
Children ages 3-4, along with their caregivers, are invited to explore music in a playful and engaging way through singing, dancing, and stories. This fun program supports early development through music, allowing children to experience the joy of playing musical instruments. Space is limited; pick up a free ticket in the Children's Room before the program.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Broadway | Mon, Jul 16, 2018 | 10:30AM |
| Broadway | Mon, Jul 23, 2018 | 10:30AM |
| Broadway | Mon, Jul 30, 2018 | 10:30AM |
| Broadway | Mon, Aug 6, 2018 | 10:30AM |
| Broadway | Mon, Aug 13, 2018 | 10:30AM |
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Celebrate Books! Great American Read
Registration: Not required
Join our fun activity based on a Great American Read children's book.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Broadway | Mon, Jul 23, 2018 | 3:00PM |
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Reading Rocks!
Registration: Not required
Each week children ages 5-12 will salute books and reading with a different fun activity. We'll play book-themed games (Bingo, charades, Pictionary, Jeopardy); make book-inspired crafts; and enjoy a "Book-Tasting Party.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Broadway | Mon, Jul 16, 2018 | 3:00PM |
| Broadway | Mon, Jul 23, 2018 | 3:00PM |
| Broadway | Mon, Jul 30, 2018 | 3:00PM |
| Broadway | Mon, Aug 6, 2018 | 3:00PM |
| Broadway | Mon, Aug 13, 2018 | 3:00PM |
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Book Lovers' Adult Book Club
Registration: Not required
Join our book discussion.
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Exploration Stations
Registration: Not required
A variety of activity centers featuring craft materials, toys, building sets, and more will give children ages 4-8 years the chance to play, build, create, imagine, and explore! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited; pick up a free ticket in the Children's Room before each session.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Broadway | Tue, Jul 17, 2018 | 3:00PM |
| Broadway | Tue, Jul 24, 2018 | 3:00PM |
| Broadway | Tue, Jul 31, 2018 | 3:00PM |
| Broadway | Tue, Aug 7, 2018 | 3:00PM |
| Broadway | Tue, Aug 14, 2018 | 3:00PM |
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Free Citizenship Classes
Registration: Not required
Learn everything you need to know about American history, government, and culture to pass the citizenship exam. Register in person at the library on Wednesday, July 11 at 10AM or call 718-278-4303 to preregister in advance. Students should have a copy of their green card when they come to register. Participants must to attend the entire 12 week class series. Candidates must be green card holders. The first day of class is registration day where they should have a copy of their green card.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Broadway | Wed, Jul 18, 2018 | 10:00AM |
| Broadway | Wed, Jul 25, 2018 | 10:00AM |
| Broadway | Wed, Aug 1, 2018 | 10:00AM |
| Broadway | Wed, Aug 8, 2018 | 10:00AM |
| Broadway | Wed, Aug 15, 2018 | 10:00AM |
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Summer Reading Club
Registration: Not required
Libraries Rock! Celebrate stories and music from across the country and around the world this summer! Each summer reading club session will feature a story and a music-inspired craft, game, or other creative activity for children ages 5-12 years. Space is limited; pick up a free ticket in the Children’s Room.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Broadway | Wed, Jul 18, 2018 | 3:00PM |
| Broadway | Wed, Jul 25, 2018 | 3:00PM |
| Broadway | Wed, Aug 1, 2018 | 3:00PM |
| Broadway | Wed, Aug 8, 2018 | 3:00PM |
| Broadway | Wed, Aug 15, 2018 | 3:00PM |
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Internet for Beginners
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date.
Learn how to access the Internet in the library and from your home computer. During class
• you will practice identifying and navigating the basic elements and features of the Internet Explorer browser.
• Practice saving your favorite websites and printing Internet content.
• Navigate the web using hyperlinks.
• Perform simple web searches and interpret results.
• Copy and paste web text and graphics to a Word document.
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Origami & Math Games
Registration: Not required
Learn origami and other paper engineering techniques while creating a paper toy or special box to take home. Then play a fun math game like Even Steven, Mummy Math, or GeoGems. Each week will feature a different project and a different game for children ages 6-12. Space is limited; pick up a free ticket in the Children's Room before each session.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Broadway | Thu, Jul 19, 2018 | 2:30PM |
| Broadway | Thu, Jul 26, 2018 | 2:30PM |
| Broadway | Thu, Aug 2, 2018 | 2:30PM |
| Broadway | Thu, Aug 9, 2018 | 2:30PM |
| Broadway | Thu, Aug 16, 2018 | 2:30PM |
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Healthy Eating on a Budget
Registration: Not required
Eating healthy doesn't have to cost a lot of money. Whether you buy organic, canned, fresh, or frozen foods there are many ways to save. Come and learn some basic money-saving tips and strategies, including couponing, that will help you add healthy foods to your diet and save you money too!
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Celebrate Books!
Registration: Not required
Join us for a weekly fun activity based on a popular children's book or series.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Broadway | Mon, Jul 30, 2018 | 3:00PM |
| Broadway | Mon, Aug 6, 2018 | 3:00PM |
| Broadway | Mon, Aug 13, 2018 | 3:00PM |
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Healthcare Insurance Enrollment
Registration: Not required
Get help from a healthcare navigator of the NY State of Health with enrolling into a low-cost health plan.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Broadway | Wed, Jul 25, 2018 | 1:30PM |
| Broadway | Wed, Aug 15, 2018 | 1:30PM |
| Broadway | Wed, Aug 22, 2018 | 1:30PM |
| Broadway | Wed, Aug 29, 2018 | 1:30PM |
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Email for Beginners
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date.
Learn how to use the basic features of an e-mail account to communicate quickly and conveniently with friends and family! You will also learn how to attach files to outgoing messages and open incoming attachments. Tips for printing messages will also be demonstrated.
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Microsoft Word For Beginners In Spanish
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date.
Learn how to format and edit a text, and use Word’s main functions and commands. You will also learn how to save Word documents by using a Flash Drive or USB. Basic computer skills are required. Please call 718-721 2462 to register.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Broadway | Fri, Jul 27, 2018 | 10:30AM |
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E-Mail for Beginners in Spanish
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date.
Learn how to create and navigate an E-mail account, log on, send and receive messages and attach documents. It is recommended that you have basic computer skills before the workshop. Please call at 718-721-2462 to register.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Broadway | Wed, Jul 25, 2018 | 3:00PM |
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Typing Practice
Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date.
Learn and practice how to type. Test your typing skills at various levels of proficiency and speed!
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How to Shop for Healthy Items at the Grocery Store
Registration: Not required
Many foods are labeled with healthy sounding words, but are they really good for you and your family? Learn how to read nutritional labels and evaluate the food you are buying. Discover the secrets of efficient grocery store shopping to find the healthiest foods.
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Book Lover's Adult Book Club
Registration: Not required
Join our book discussion.
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Maintaining Healthy Hips and Knees
Registration: Not required
Wear and tear on the joints can come from many sources, such as playing sports, congenital problems, or just the normal effects of age. Whatever the reason, joint replacements have become more common as people seek to maintain not only their mobility, but their quality of life. Join one of our top orthopedic surgeons and learn about the latest on joint replacement.
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QEDC: Business Plan Competition
Registration: Not required
The Queens Economic Development Corporation’s Annual Queens StartUP! Business Plan Competition begins in September 2018. The competition gives entrepreneurs a chance to strengthen their business knowledge, learn about business trends, and gain insights into starting and growing a business while also introducing them to the vast resources available to them at Queens Library. Learn more at these information sessions and watch for more news about classes starting in October.
Thank you for your interest in the Friends of the Library at Queens Library.
We currently do not have a Friends group at this location, however, kindly contact the Friends Administrator (friends@queenslibrary.org) to find an active Friends group near you.
Friends Chapters enrich community life around their community library. You will meet other people who care, and you will benefit your neighborhood by:
• Increasing community awareness and library use.
• Acting as liaisons between community and your library.
• Sponsoring programs that enhance the cultural life of your community.
As a Friend, you will:
• Educate your community about Queens Library’s vital services.
• Contribute your time towards programs and special activities at your library.
• Advocate for better library service to your own community through outreach, legislative contact, and fundraising.
