![]() Feb 19 10:30AM --to-- 12:00PM Computer Classes For Beginners In SpanishLocation: Broadway Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. Learn basic computer skills including an introduction to the computer and navigating the Internet as well as an introduction to Microsoft Word. You will learn how to format, edit, print, and save a file. | |||||||||||||||
![]() Feb 19 3:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Vacation Week Fun!Location: Broadway Registration: Not required Games, puzzles, crafts, tech time, a movie, and more—there will be something fun to do at the library every afternoon during school vacation week for children ages 5-12! No registration is required. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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![]() Feb 20 10:00AM --to-- 1:00PM Free Citizenship Classes Location: Broadway Registration: Not required Learn everything you need to know about American history, government, and culture to pass the citizenship exam. Participants must attend the entire 12-class series. Please arrive at 10 am sharp on Wednesday, January 9 to register in person at the Broadway Library (first-come, first-served) or call 718-278-4303 to preregister in advance. Candidates must be green card holders. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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![]() Feb 20 3:30PM --to-- 5:00PM Microsoft Word for BeginnersLocation: Broadway 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. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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![]() Feb 22 10:30AM --to-- 11:00AM Broadway BabiesLocation: Broadway Registration: Not required Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes for the littlest library visitors! This program is for babies up to 17 months old and their parents/caregivers. No registration is required. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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![]() Feb 22 12:30PM --to-- 2:00PM Arts & Crafts for AdultsLocation: Broadway Registration: Not required Please join us for arts & crafts. We will be working on simple projects using different craft materials. This class is designed for adults with intellectual disabilities. All interested adults are welcomed. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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![]() Feb 22 3:00PM --to-- 4:45PM Vacation Week Fun: Film FridayLocation: Broadway Registration: Not required Enjoy a free, family-friendly movie. Children ages five and younger must be accompanied by an adult. | |||||||||||||||||||||
![]() Feb 22 3:30PM --to-- 5:00PM Basic Computer Class for AdultsLocation: Broadway Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. Topics include introduction to the computer (using mouse & keyboard), introduction to Microsoft Word, and introduction to the Internet. Preregistration is required. | |||||||||||||||||||||
![]() Feb 23 2:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Write Now! NY Writer's CoalitionLocation: Broadway 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. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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![]() Feb 25 9:00AM --to-- 12:00PM Healthcare Insurance EnrollmentLocation: Broadway Registration: Not required Get help from a Healthcare Navigator of the NY State of Health with enrolling into a low-cost health plan. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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![]() Feb 25 10:30AM --to-- 11:30AM Preschool StorytimeLocation: Broadway Registration: Not required Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement, followed by a fun, creative activity for children ages 3 and 4 years with their parents or caregivers. Space is limited; pick up a free ticket in the Children's Room at least 15 minutes before each session. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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![]() Feb 25 1:00PM --to-- 7:00PM Drop Off Your Food Scraps With the NYC Compost ProjectLocation: Broadway Registration: Not required Help transform organic disposals into a nutritious plant food. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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![]() Feb 25 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM "Who Was....?" Book ClubLocation: Broadway Registration: Not required Each week we'll focus on one book in this popular biography series, learning about the life of someone outstanding through shared reading, crafts, games, and more. For Black History Month, we'll explore the lives of important African Americans. In March we will learn about influential women for Women’s History Month. It's not necessary to read the books ahead of time. For readers ages 6 to 12. No registration is required. | |||||||||||||||||||||
![]() Feb 25 5:30PM --to-- 7:30PM English Advanced Conversation GroupLocation: Broadway Registration: Not required Join our English advanced conversation group at Broadway Library! No registration required. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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![]() Feb 27 10:30AM --to-- 11:30AM Toddler Story & Play TimeLocation: Broadway Registration: Not required This is a half hour of free play with educational toys, followed by stories, song, rhymes, and movement for toddlers ages 18-35 months and their parents/caregivers. Space is limited; pick up a free ticket in the Children's Room at least 15 minutes before each session. | |||||||||||||||||||||
![]() Feb 28 3:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Traveling Shoes: Black Migrations - Protest MusicLocation: Broadway Registration: Not required From slavery to the Civil Rights Movement to Black Lives Matter, music has always been a vital part of protest and social change. We will explore a wide array of music including spirituals, soul, and rap, along with current artists such as Beyoncé and Childish Gambino. For more Traveling Shoes programming, visit https://queenslib.org/travelingshoes19. | |||||||||||||||||||||
![]() Feb 28 5:45PM --to-- 7:30PM English Intermediate Conversation ClassLocation: Broadway Registration: Not required Join our English intermediate conversation group at the Broadway Library! No registration required. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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![]() Mar 1 3:30PM --to-- 5:00PM Basic Computer Class for AdultsLocation: Broadway Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. Topics include introduction to the computer (using mouse & keyboard), introduction to Microsoft Word, and introduction to the Internet. Preregistration is required. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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![]() Mar 1 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Fun FridayLocation: Broadway Registration: Not required End the school week with an hour of fun! Board games, puzzles, cards, coloring, crafts--a different activity each week. Ages 5-12 years. No registration required. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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![]() Mar 2 3:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Dr. Seuss Family Story and CraftLocation: Broadway Registration: Not required Celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday with favorite stories and a crazy craft! This program is for children ages 4 to 8 years and their parents/caregivers. No registration required. | |||||||||||||||||||||
![]() Mar 4 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Inspiring Women in Science: "Who Was ..." Book ClubLocation: Broadway Registration: Not required Each week we will focus on one book in this popular biography series, learning about notable women in all fields of science. Enjoy shared reading, crafts, games, and more. It’s not necessary to read the books ahead of time. This is for readers ages 6 to 12. No registration required. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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![]() Mar 5 10:30AM --to-- 12:00PM Computer Classes for Beginners in SpanishLocation: Broadway Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. • Introduction to the computer and navigating the Internet Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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![]() Mar 5 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Magic Show with Urban StagesLocation: Broadway Registration: Not required Abracadabra children's magician Evan Paquette performs his magic show and even shares a few tricks of the trade with a mini magic lesson for children ages 6-12. | |||||||||||||||||||||
![]() Mar 6 10:30AM --to-- 11:30AM Toddler Learning CenterLocation: Broadway Registration: Not required Open to young children ages 18–38 months and their parents/caregivers, this five-week workshop is led by early childhood professionals. Adults will learn about nutrition, speech development, early literacy, and other parenting topics, while toddlers play with age-appropriate educational toys and develop social interaction skills. No registration required, but space is limited. Please pick up a free ticket in the Children’s Room before each session. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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![]() Mar 6 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Discovery Club Science ActivityLocation: Broadway Registration: Not required Join us for hands-on science and nature activities for kids ages 6-12. Sharks, magnets, animal tracks, fish--there will be a new topic each week! No registration required. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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![]() Mar 8 10:30AM --to-- 12:00PM Microsoft Word for Beginners in SpanishLocation: Broadway 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 a text; copy, cut and paste items; and use Word’s main functions and commands. You will also learn to use a flash drive or USB. Basic computer skills are required. To register call 718-721 2462. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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![]() Mar 12 2:30PM --to-- 3:30PM Broadway Book ClubLocation: Broadway Registration: Not required Join us for a book discussion. This month's book is "Women Rowing North" by Mary Pipher. | |||||||||||||||||||||
![]() Mar 13 3:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Typing PracticeLocation: Broadway 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! | |||||||||||||||||||||
![]() Mar 14 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM St. Patrick's Day Story & CraftLocation: Broadway Registration: Not required Celebrate the Emerald Isle with folktales and a Celtic craft for children ages 5-12. No registration required. | |||||||||||||||||||||
![]() Mar 19 10:30AM --to-- 12:00PM Kickoff to KindergartenLocation: Broadway Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. Details: Customers are required to attend all sessions of this program. Registering for this session will reserve your spot for the entire program. This is an eight-week workshop for parents/caregivers and their three- and four-year-olds. Adult participants will learn how to help their children acquire the key skills they need to be successful in school. Parents/caregivers are coached on using one-on-one reading sessions, games, and hands-on activities to help their children build important language and literacy skills. Attendance at all eight sessions is expected. Registration required; please contact the library.
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![]() Mar 19 4:00PM --to-- 5:30PM Inspiring Women in Science: Grow Your Own Planter Using Mycelium (mushroom roots)Location: Broadway Registration: Not required Biodesigner/biomimicry specialist Danielle Trofe teaches parents and their children (ages 8+) how to grow their own planter using mushroom roots. Space is limited. Materials will be provided. Preregistration is required; please call the library. | |||||||||||||||||||||
![]() Mar 20 3:30PM --to-- 5:00PM Microsoft Word for BeginnersLocation: Broadway 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. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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![]() Mar 21 3:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Teen TimeLocation: Broadway Registration: Not required If you are in grades 7-12, join us for fun and video games. | |||||||||||||||||||||
![]() Mar 21 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Inspiring Women in Science: BingoLocation: Broadway Registration: Not required The excitement of Bingo and the fun of learning something new? Yes please! Fun facts about fifty Inspiring Women in Science in a bingo game for the whole family! No registration required. | |||||||||||||||||||||
![]() Mar 22 4:00PM --to-- 5:45PM Film FridayLocation: Broadway Registration: Not required Enjoy a free, family-friendly movie. Children ages five and younger must be accompanied by an adult. | |||||||||||||||||||||
![]() Mar 26 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Inspiring Women in Science: Code for Equality ChallengeLocation: Broadway Registration: Not required Create a message of equality honoring the heroes of the book and movie “Hidden Figures”—the African American women mathematicians who worked for NASA and helped put the first Americans in space. Participants ages 9 to 12 will create their messages using computer code. Younger children (ages 5-8) will use computational thinking to create their messages with craft materials. No registration required but space is limited; pick up a free ticket in the Children's Room before the program. | |||||||||||||||||||||
![]() Mar 28 3:30PM --to-- 4:15PM Inspiring Women in Science: Trivia GameLocation: Broadway Registration: Not required Do you think you know your Inspiring Women in Science? Think again! Prepare yourself to be amazed, surprised and, well, definitely inspired learning more about the achievements of these fearless scientists that changed our thinking, science, and world forever! | |||||||||||||||||||||
![]() Mar 29 3:30PM --to-- 5:15PM Inspiring Women in Science: Streaming of the Film "Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story"Location: Broadway Registration: Not required Join us for the screening of a documentary about Hollywood actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr. "Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story" is a 2017 American biographical documentary film directed, written, and co-edited by Alexandra Dean. This documentary had its world premiere at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival. | |||||||||||||||||||||
![]() Apr 3 10:00AM --to-- 1:00PM Free Citizenship ClassesLocation: Broadway Registration: Not required Learn everything you need to know about American history, government, and culture to pass the citizenship exam. Participants must attend the entire 12-class series. Please arrive at 10 am sharp on Wednesday, April 3 to register in person at the Broadway Library (first-come, first-served) or call 718-278-4303 to preregister in advance. Candidates must be green card holders. The first day of class is the registration day when they should bring a copy of their green card. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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![]() Apr 13 3:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Broadway: From Back Row to Backstage!Location: Broadway Registration: Not required Join us as theater enthusiast Brian Stoll discusses all things Broadway in this interactive, slide- illustrated presentation. He will share the history and importance of the Broadway Playbill and offer several tips on how to see Broadway shows for way under cost. | |||||||||||||||||||||
![]() Jun 24 3:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Space! The Cosmos For KidsLocation: Broadway Registration: Not required Space! The Cosmos For Kids is a techno-space-dance-party for kids. Each song includes dancing, music technology and information about our solar system to a thumping beat. This program is free. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. For children ages 6 to 12. |
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• Increasing community awareness and library use.
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