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LIBRARY MAGAZINE May/June 2017 | Volume 3, Issue No. 3

Invest in Libraries – Invest in All New Yorkers! p.4

Celebrating LGBTQ Pride at the Library p.7

Flushing Children’s Room Build A Reopens p.14 Creative Aging Comes to Better World Queens p.16 QueensLibrary.org This Summer! p.8

1 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE A Message from the President and CEO

Dear Friends,

On March 1, nearly 100 members of the Queens Library community filled two buses at dawn for a trip to Albany to tell the borough’s state senators and assembly members in person how much they depend on Queens Library. Through their stories and conversations, our customers, supporters and staff helped our elected officials understand why they should approve more money for our libraries.

I’m delighted to report to you that it worked.

The state budget for the new fiscal year that started in April includes an additional $14 million in capital and operational funding for libraries statewide. This translates into extra dollars for our programming, resources and maintenance needs throughout our system. Our success would not have been possible had you not raised your voices.

A week after the trip to Albany, members of the Queens Library community took another trip – this time to City Hall in to tell their elected representatives on the Council to consider a proposal to add $34 Sincerely, million to the City’s for seven-day service at more libraries and increase by $120 million the City’s budget for repairs to aging buildings and equipment.

In the coming weeks, the City Council and Mayor de Blasio will decide whether to include this additional library funding in the budget. So there’s plenty of Dennis M. Walcott time to urge them to continue to invest in the City’s libraries at a time when President and CEO New Yorkers need them more than ever. That’s why I’d ask you to please take a few moments to send a letter in support of more public funding for libraries through this link: speakup.queenslibary.org.

Your voices matter.

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Magazine 2 What’s Happening 3 Queens Library is for Everyone 7 LGBTQ Pride at the Library 8 Build A Better World This Summer! 10 Battle of the Bands 2017 / Invest in Libraries – Glen Oaks Spring Festival 4 Invest in All New Yorkers! 11 The Summer Poetry Contest is Back 12 Staff profile: Meet Kacper Jarecki 14 Launching the Teen Podcast! 15 Jamaica FEASTS Gets Cooking! 17 Say hello to the new calendar brochures! 18 Read Great Magazines...Outside the Library! 19 Remembering Helen Marshall 20 New Staff Changes at Queens Library 14 Flushing Children’s Room Reopens Events 22 All Ages 35 Adults 59 Mail-a-Book 60 Job & Business Academy (JBA) 64 Other Languages • • • • по русски • 國語 • Español 75 Teens Creative Aging Comes to Queens 80 Children 16 17518-4/17 What’s Happening?

period with our guests—the people, the politics, and the ambience of Sunnyside of old. The Queens Memory team will be on hand to digitize any historic photographs of Sunnyside that people bring to the event.

In honor of the 25th anniversary of the Queens , Queens Memory is partnering with the La Guardia and Wagner Archives at LaGuardia Community College/ CUNY, with support from the Robert Join us at the Glen Oaks Spring Festival! David Lion Gardiner Foundation and the Queens Museum, to develop an LGBTQ oral history project. Queens Don’t Miss the Glen Oaks Library Aides, Adult Literacy Tutors, Memory will interview people in their Spring Festival ESOL Conversation Leaders, and more! homes, at libraries, and at local LGBTQ Celebrate the return of spring with Volunteers must be age 14 and older. community service organizations an all-day festival at Glen Oaks For more information, and to browse across the borough. The oral histories Community Library on Saturday, volunteer opportunities, visit volunteer. will be featured in an exhibit about May 20! There will be activities and queenslibrary.org. LGBTQ history in Queens, which will entertainment for all ages, and plenty open on June 2. For more information of community spirit! You can learn about both these projects, visit more about the Glen Oaks Spring the Queens Memory website at Festival on page 10 of this issue of queensmemory.org. Queens Library Magazine. Join the Battle of the Bands Share Your Poems with Us The second annual Queens Library This summer, we invite you to submit Battle of the Bands is coming soon, your poem to Queens Library’s Summer and we need your band to be part of Poetry Contest! Poets from all over New Queens’ most exciting day of music. York State can send us an original work We’ll be returning to the Colden based on the 2017 Summer Reading Picture courtesy of Grace Polk Auditorium at Queens College’s theme of “Build a Better World.” Kupferberg Center on July 27 for Winning poems will be published later another great concert. Find out more this year in Queens Library Magazine! Queens Memory Wants to on page 10 of this issue of Queens Learn more on page 11 of this issue. Hear Your Stories Library Magazine. ■ The Queens Memory Program, together ’ S R Volunteer at Queens Library with the website Bliss Street Sunnyside T O C E K Do you want to support your (www.sunnysidestories.website), will L community library, help your host a re-telling of stories from people neighborhood, or complete the hours who lived in Sunnyside as children the 3rd annual you need for community service? during the 1940s and 1950s. This event Join us for a “summer of service” at will be held on Saturday, June 3 at the BATTLE OF THE BANDS Queens Library! There are a variety of Queen of Angels Church Parish Center available positions at the Library this on the corner of Skillman Avenue J summer—including Summer Reading and 44th Street. Contributors to Bliss U 7 1 L Y 0 Assistants, Summer Lunch Helpers, Street Sunnyside will discuss that time 2 7 , 2

2 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE Queens Library QueensQueens LibraryLibrary isis forfor is for Everyone EVERYONE EVERYONE The Queens Library Everyone campaign was created as a response to the social and political tension that has affected 2017 so far. Whether it’s by celebrating diversity on the Queens Library Immigrant Day or encouraging staff to usher in patrons for the All-Library Welcome Day, Queens Library seeks to foster an environment of inclusivity, warmth, and safety. No matter where you’re from, who you , or what you believe, Staff and customers at the Queens Library is a space for you. All—Library Welcome Day

“In these polarizing times, many people equity, freedom, access to all, and the Library’s safe spaces to learn, in the communities we serve are lifelong learning. As part of the achieve, and strive towards your goals. feeling vulnerable and excluded, and Everyone campaign, a resource fair some are even facing the prospect that and librarian grants program will take Open Access to All the dreams they’re pursuing may slip place, allowing all residents of Queens Accessibility is a cornerstone of away from them,” said Queens Library access to services available, and Queens Library. With 63 branches President & CEO Dennis M. Walcott. funding for librarians to create more providing programs and services extensive programming dedicated that are completely free, there As an institution that provides to inclusivity, accessibility, and are no barriers to education and information, opportunity, and access information. empowerment. Plus, all of Queens to all, Queens Library is committed to Library’s community branches are helping them keep those dreams within Equity open at least six days a week, with reach. That’s why it’s more important Queens Library provides fair and seven-day service at Central and now than ever that we actively equitable access to all – no matter thirteen other locations – so you never demonstrate that we are inclusive and where you come from, who you love, have to find yourself without a place to welcoming. or what you believe. Staff are always learn, grow, and connect with others. available to help you check out a book, We have launched the Queens sign up for job skills training, English Lifelong Learning Library Is for Everyone campaign classes, technology training, and It’s never too late to learn. to raise awareness, encourage all of plenty more. Queens Library offers educational us to engage more deeply with our opportunities for all ages, including customers in our daily work, and Freedom Adult Literacy, High School expand the impact we have on our Freedom of thought, freedom of Equivalency, English for Speakers of communities. speech, and freedom of religion: Other Languages, and the Job and Queens Library represents the freedom Business Academy. Or, check out one At Queens Library, we will always to be who you are without fear or of the 8.4 million items in the Queens strive to uphold the principles of discrimination. Freely use and enjoy Library collection. ■

May/June 2017 3 President and CEO Tony Marx, Queens Library President and CEO Dennis M. Walcott, NYC Council Majority Leader , Subcommittee on Libraries Chair Andy King, and Public Library President and CEO Linda Johnson on the steps of City Hall on March 8.

We welcomed over 11.2 million Invest in Libraries — customers to our libraries and held 68,000 programs for more than 1.1 million people. We circulated over 13 Invest in All New Yorkers! million materials and connected more With your help, and the support of Mayor de than 477,000 people to the internet. We served 5,500 adult learners, including Blasio and the New York City Council, Queens 1,700 students in our ESOL program and Library had one of its best years in 2016. 865 customers who completed job skills training. And thanks again to the NYC rst slide Council and the Mayor, we provided Saturday service to 711,000 New Yorkers.

But the demand for library services keeps growing and growing, and in these uncertain times, Queens Library offers more than adult learning, citizenship help, and afterschool programs.

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4 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE 2,000 additional mobile hotspots for There will be plenty of chances for our lending program; and providing you this advocacy season to tell your translation services for our customers. elected officials to #InvestInLibraries, All three library systems are also asking invest in all New Yorkers, and invest for $120 million to help us fix many in seven-day service. You can get of our library locations, keep them started by sending a message to inviting and safe, and add more space your NYC Council Member using to meet your needs. the contact information below. Stay Our library supporters in tuned and visit Queens Library online Albany on March 1. Advocates like you have already started and in the months to come for more talking to our elected officials, traveling opportunities to add your voice and The Library also serves as a safe to Albany on March 1 to share their support! ■ space where every member of our stories about Queens Library and its community is welcome and given positive effect on their lives. On March the tools they need to pursue their 8, our supporters joined Queens Library dreams. President and CEO Dennis Walcott, NYC Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van This year, Queens Library, the Bramer, NYPL President and CEO Tony New York Public Library, and the Marx, BPL President and CEO Linda are together Johnson, Subcommittee on Libraries asking for $34 million from the Chair Andy King, and Council Members City to bring seven-day service to and at least one library in each of the for a press conference and rally on the 51 council districts, including 14 in steps of City Hall. Later that day, all Langston Hughes Community Queens. Queens Library also wants to three library presidents testified at a Library’s Nagat “Nancy” Almatare, increase our programs and resources, NYC Council budget hearing, letting the who testified before the NYC Council including more hours for the STACKS Council know that our library spaces, on March 8, with Majority Leader afterschool program and Google CS materials, programs, and services are Jimmy Van Bramer. First computer science clubs; adding more important than ever.

Advocacy 2017 — How Do I Contact My Elected Official? Here are the key city officials who will decide the amount of funding that New York City’s libraries will receive in the upcoming fiscal year. We encourage you to contact city leadership and your local Council Member, tell them how your neighborhood library benefits your community, and remind them that they need to Keep Investing in Libraries!

Mayor New York City Council Speaker New York City City Hall Melissa Mark-Viverito Council Majority Leader New York, NY 10007 105 East 116th Street Jimmy Van Bramer 311 New York, NY 10029 47-01 Queens Boulevard, Suite 205 www.nyc.gov/html/static/pages/ 212-828-9800 Sunnyside, NY 11104 officeofthemayor/contact.shtml [email protected] 718-383-9566 https://twitter.com/BilldeBlasio https://twitter.com/MMViverito [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/mayordeblasio https://www.facebook.com/mmviverito https://twitter.com/JimmyVanBramer https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Jimmy-Van-Bramer/125696285699 Represents the Broadway, Court Square, Hunters Point, City, Sunnyside, and Woodside libraries

See next page to continue → New York City Council Finance Council Member Barry Council Member Antonio Committee Chair Julissa Grodenchik Reynoso Ferreras-Copeland 73-03 Bell Boulevard 244 Union Avenue 32-33A Junction Boulevard Oakland Gardens, NY 11364 Brooklyn, NY 11211 East Elmhurst, NY 11369 718-468-0137 718-963-3141 718-651-1917 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] https://twitter.com/barrygrodenchik https://twitter.com/CMReynoso34 https://twitter.com/julissaferreras https://www.facebook.com/bgrodenchik https://www.facebook.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Julissa.Ferreras Represents the Bellerose, Fresh Meadows, Antonio4Council Represents the Corona, East Elmhurst, Langston Glen Oaks, Hollis, North Hills, Queens Represents part of the Ridgewood Hughes, and Lefrak City libraries Village, and Windsor Park libraries community and library

New York City Council Council Member Council Member Donovan Subcommittee on Libraries Chair 135-27 38th Avenue, Suite 388 Richards Andy King Flushing, NY 11354 1931 Mott Avenue, Suite 410 940 East Gun Hill Road 718-888-8747 Far Rockaway, NY 11691 Bronx, NY 10467 [email protected] 718-471-7014 718-684-5509 https://twitter.com/cmpeterkoo [email protected] [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/CMPeterKoo https://twitter.com/DRichards13 https://twitter.com/AndyKingNYC Represents the Flushing, Mitchell-Linden, https://www.facebook.com/ https://www.facebook.com/New-York-City- McGoldrick, and Queensboro Hill libraries drichardsnyccouncil Council-Member-Andy-L-King-116867358490208 Represents the Arverne, Far Rockaway, Council Member Karen Laurelton, and Rosedale libraries, and New York City Council Members Koslowitz Queens Library for Teens Representing Queens 118-35 Queens Boulevard, 17th Floor Forest Hills, NY 11375 Council Member Council Member Costa 718-544-8800 93-06 101st Avenue Constantinides [email protected] Ozone Park, NY 11416 31-09 Newtown Avenue, Suite 209 https://twitter.com/CMKoslowitz 718-738-1083 Astoria, NY 11102 https://www.facebook.com/ [email protected] 718-274-4500 cmkarenkoslowitz https://twitter.com/eric_ulrich [email protected] Represents the Forest Hills, North Forest https://www.facebook.com/ericulrich32 https://twitter.com/Costa4NY Park, Rego Park, and Richmond Hill Represents the Broad Channel, Howard https://www.facebook.com/costaforastoria libraries Beach, Ozone Park, Peninsula, Seaside, and Represents the Astoria, Broadway, and Steinway Woodhaven libraries libraries Council Member Council Member Council Member 78-40 164th Street 42-40 Bell Boulevard, Suite 507 Atlas Park Mall Hillcrest, NY 11366 Bayside, NY 11361 71-19 80th Street, Suite 8-303 718-217-4969 718-619-8611 Glendale, NY 11385 [email protected] [email protected] 718-366-3900 https://twitter.com/RoryLancman https://twitter.com/PaulVallone [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ https://twitter.com/ElizCrowleyNYC RoryLancman CouncilMemberPaulVallone https://www.facebook.com/elizcrowleynyc Represents the Briarwood, Hillcrest, Kew Represents the Auburndale, Bay Terrace, Represents the Glendale, Maspeth, Middle Gardens Hills, and Pomonok libraries Bayside, Douglaston, East Flushing, Village, and Ridgewood libraries Poppenhusen, and Whitestone libraries Council Member I. Daneek Council Member Miller Council Member Ruben Wills 37-32 75th Street, 1st Floor 172-12 Linden Boulevard 95-26 Sutphin Boulevard Jackson Heights, NY 11372 St. Albans, NY 11434 Jamaica, NY 11435 718-803-6373 718-776-3700 718-206-2068 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] https://twitter.com/dromm25 https://twitter.com/idaneekmiller https://twitter.com/cm_rubenwills https://www.facebook.com/ https://www.facebook.com/daneek.miller https://www.facebook.com/ Daniel-Dromm-18241697139 Represents the Cambria Heights, Central, CouncilMemberRubenWills Represents the Elmhurst and Jackson Heights South Hollis, South Jamaica, and St. Represents the Baisley Park, Lefferts, libraries Albans libraries Rochdale Village, and South Ozone Park libraries 6 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE LGBTQ Pride at the Library

In honor of LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) Pride Month, Queens Library spoke with members of our staff about how they make LGBTQ customers feel welcome at Queens Library, and also asked them about their own experiences of inclusion at libraries.

Libraries were a treasured resource for me when I was young and figuring out my identity. Libraries opened my world to books and other media that gave me positive queer role models, as well as giving me the language and ideas to help me better understand who I was and who I could be as a queer person, both in orientation and gender. Not only that, Thomas Maxheimer I could always trust and depend on respectful and discreet help finding books and resources while living in a small Coming from the conservative rural Midwest, conservative town. As a librarian now, I work hard to do the hiding my sexual orientation was not same thing for any/all of my patrons. I’ve given presentations optional—it could literally mean life or death. on LGBTQ collection development to my fellow librarians; As many have done before me, migrating to and in my previous positions, I helped expand collections of a large city promised the freedom of living a LGBTQ titles. Stories are vital to marginalized communities, fully “out” life. Twenty years later, I set about and representation is important. As such, libraries providing a drastic career change, got my Masters of access to these stories are equally vital. Library Science (MLS) degree, and joined Queens Library. From day one, I have felt Amy Call completely welcome and open to discuss my Librarian, Community Library life—which I proudly share with my husband. The impact of this became clear to me when a frequent customer told me I was the first gay person she met who was open and unapologetic about their sexual orientation, Last year, I started the first Teen LGBTQIA (Lesbian, Gay, and that she found my confidence inspiring. Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual) Club at What this customer touched upon is, at least Queens Library, at our Cambria Heights location. I’ve always in part, the accepting culture of libraries. had a hand in LGBTQ relations and issues, starting from when As Queens Library President and CEO Dennis I was in high school, then going into college and being a part Walcott puts it, libraries are truly for everyone. of my college’s first Gay-Straight Alliance, and serving as a After all, we’re all human beings and we all volunteer librarian at the LGBT Center in Manhattan for a need and deserve access to information and few years before I started at Queens Library. It has always resources. I have never been prouder to be part been important to me to support, advocate for, and learn from of an organization as I am at Queens Library. LGBTQ people of all ages. When I started at Cambria Heights, With every customer who comes through the first question I asked was, “Do you have any LGBTQ youth our doors, we get the distinct privilege to here?” When I heard the answer was yes, I immediately connect them with information, scholarship, advocated for a club. The goal is to give teens a forum to talk entertainment, and community, without regard in an open, non-judgmental space. Teens who are interested to who they love. In my opinion, there could be in joining can just come to the Cambria Heights Teen Center no more meaningful mission in life. or call 718-528-3535 for more information. Thomas Maxheimer Amber Loveless Assistant Community Library Young Adult Librarian, Manager, Cambria Heights Community Library Hillcrest Community Library

May/June 2017 7 Get ready for Summer Reading!

This Summer Kids Can Summer Reading The theme of Summer Reading this year Build A Better World is “Build a Better World”, and kids will be encouraged to read materials and participate in activities that promote It’s not long before school’s out, the literacy, engagement, and empathy. The weather’s warm, and kids need activities! kick-off event to launch Summer Reading will take place on June 8, at 12:30pm at Yes, summer is nearly here, and the Central Library’s Children’s Library Queens Library’s summer Discovery Center (CLDC). Activities will be available all afternoon, and several programming will make community organizations will be in sure the summer attendance, including the Jump Start Literacy Organization, who will have slump doesn’t affect books to give away and a read hyphen anyone once they’ve aloud session; Queens Museum, who will be running a craft workshop; Project Art, switched onto vacation who will do art activities; and the Alley mode. Pond Environmental Center, who will be

8 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE You’ll love the booklist!

bringing two live animals! Participants Lefferts, Lefrak City, Long Island City, in Queens Library Magazine. can also use their Summer Reading McGoldrick, Ozone Park, Peninsula, Like Summer Reading, the theme achievements to count towards the Pomonok, Poppenhusen, Queens this year is Build a Better World, and Read Down Your Fines program. Village, Richmond Hill, Rochdale all entries must be under 250 words. Village, Rosedale, Seaside, South Hollis, Original submissions will be accepted Summer Meals St Albans, Sunnyside, Woodhaven, and online and by mail between June 8 Thirty-five community libraries will Woodside. and July 31, 2017. For more information be participating in Summer Meals this about how to enter and details about year, ensuring that kids have access Poetry Contest the requirements, see page 11 or visit to free and healthy food all summer That’s right, it’s back! After a popular queenslib.org/poetrycontest2017. ■ long! Summer Meals will be served first run last summer, Queens Library from June 29 through to September is proud to announce that the 1, from 1pm to 2pm at the following Summer Poetry Contest is returning libraries: Arverne, Astoria, Baisley for a second year. Last year, we Park, Bellerose, Briarwood, Broadway, received over 300 entries across four Cambria Heights, Central (CLDC), age groups, and winners read their Court Square, East Elmhurst, East poems at an awards ceremony held Flushing, Elmhurst, Far Rockaway, at Flushing Library. Winning and Flushing, Glendale, Hollis, Laurelton, runner-up poems were also published

May/June 2017 9 ’ S R O If you’ve been counting down the days to the E T C L K next Battle of the Bands, you’re in luck! It’s

the 3rd annual taking place on July 27, and we need your band Battle of the to be part of Queens’ most exciting day of music. BATTLE OF THE BANDS We’ll be returning to the Colden Auditorium at Bands 2017 Queens College’s Kupferberg Center, a 2,100-seat J U 7 space where you can wow the crowd with your 1 L Y 0 2 7 , 2 original tracks. Last year’s winners Chiv Culture are now taking Manhattan’s most popular Last year’s winners, Chiv Culture venues by storm, including favorite Silvana. Plus, you might have seen runner-up Noni Rene delivering her trademark rock ‘n’ soul style at Queens Library branches ever since she and her band impressed the judges with an energetic performance.

Sign your band up by May 15 for exposure, experience, and to be part of Queens’ hottest musical lineup of 2017!

To sign up and get more information about the competition, visit: queenslib.org/battleof thebands2017. ■

Glen Oaks Spring Festival

vintage board games, learn We, at the Glen Oaks Community Zumba, or rock out with the band Library, wish to express our deep Gravity. Bring your friends, , appreciation to all the community and meet other members of your members, from young children to community! seniors, and we hope you join us and enjoy a spring festival at the library. “Not quite four years ago, we had the This event is made possible with privilege to welcome you in this new funding from the NYC Neighborhood building and affirm our commitment Library Award sponsored by the to this community. It has been an Stavros Niarchos Foundation and the Glen Oaks Community Library exhilarating time for staff as well as Charles H. Revson Foundation,” Said the customers who made all this possible. Glen Oaks staff.■ Celebrate the arrival of spring with the Glen Oaks family! On Saturday, May 20, Glen Oaks welcomes the warm weather with a Spring Festival. Activities start at 10:30am and continue late in the afternoon, and there’s something for all ages! Come along for face painting, a scavenger hunt, and carnival games! Plus, get a temporary henna tattoo,

Welcome Spring with animal activities!

10 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE Last year Poetry Contest winner, and honorees Calling All Poets! It’s time for Queens Library’s 2nd Annual Summer Poetry Contest!

Last year, over 300 poets from all over categories: authors in Grades 4-5; New York State sent us poems based Grades 6-8; Grades 9-12; and Post High on the theme of our Summer Reading School/Adult. One winner and three program. The winning poems were honorable mentions will be chosen published in Queens Library Magazine, in each group. Once again, the four and we invited our poets to read their winning poems will be published work at a special ceremony at Flushing in Queens Library Magazine, and all Library in November. winners and honorable mentions will have the opportunity to read their This summer, we welcome you to poems at an award ceremony this fall. submit an original poem based on the 2017 Summer Reading theme of “Build Poems will be accepted online and by a Better World.” There’s no limit to your mail between June 8 and July 31, 2017. creativity, but please keep it under 250 Good luck to all our summer authors! Fourth-grade winner Jenabelle Daska words. To learn more about the 2017 Summer with Queens Library President and Poetry Contest and submit your poems, CEO Dennis M. Walcott Entries will be grouped into four visit queenslib.org/poetrycontest2017. ■

May/June 2017 11 Kacper Jarecki

Kacper Jarecki How did you arrive at Queens Library? A One-Of-A-Kind Librarian On my motorcycle? When I graduated school, it was February 2007. I was Kacper Jarecki is one of Queens Library’s most enthusiastic employees, looking for a job for months! So when and brings his upbeat energy to his position as library manager of South Queens Library offered me one that Hollis. Born in Poland, Kacper grew up in Brooklyn and received his BA August, I was like, “Cool, dude.” I’m from Brooklyn College and his MLS from Queens College. Kacper worked grateful to Nick Buron and Alicia at our Windsor Park, Long Island City, and Seaside libraries before arriving Wiltshire, who decided to take a at South Hollis, where he has created special events like a Thanksgiving chance on me. I love the library for Dinner for homeless veterans and a Valentine’s Day Celebration where letting me grow. Queens Library gave children in South Hollis STACKS afterschool program give special speeches me my first full-time job, with benefits about adults who have made a difference in their lives. and opportunities for promotion. It was never my intention to work at a Kacper talked to Queens Library Magazine recently about his career, the public library, and I wound up at one South Hollis community, and more, and he did so in his own unique way! of the busiest ones in Queens—South Hollis!

12 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE Did you always want to Are there any challenges that it’s like a part of his family is gone. become a librarian? you have had during your time Queens Library is unique because it I wanted to be a lot of things. Mostly, at South Hollis, and how have has such a diverse customer base. We I wanted to be an astronaut. Growing you approached them? work with so many types of people, up, I loved watching Star Trek: The Next First of all, we have an excellent, from all different backgrounds. We Generation. My favorite character was All-Star, caring staff. I think the most help create a dialogue between people. Data! Being an immigrant, and also important thing when you’re dealing This is not to be underestimated. being the child of artists, I always felt with customers is to make a genuine I was a little different. So I really liked effort to like them and bring out their If you could say anything to Data, an android, because he was on best. People can sense if you don’t like our customers and the people the outside, trying to fit in, and he had them and it becomes a self-fulfilling of Queens about Queens a pet cat. I love cats! From Star Trek, prophecy. When I started at South Library, what would it be? I learned to be open to diversity. I’m Hollis, it took time for me to develop a One life lesson I’ve learned from just here trying to help people be the relationship with the kids and teens. Queens Library is that the more you best possible version of themselves. If I try to greet everyone, and I’m just give, the more you get. If you’re a kids have a lot of energy, let them play always around. Everyone knows me, customer, I recommend signing up at our ping pong table; if adults like to and we as a staff try to make the as a volunteer, or you should inquire talk about “back in the day,” let them library as inviting and pleasant as we about joining (or starting) the Friends get involved with the Queens Memory can for everyone. With the support of Group at your local library. The library Project. Basically, the library helps the whole staff, including our STACKS is only as good as the people who connect humanoids, just like Star Trek, leader, the kids put on amazing are involved, so be involved! Even if and as a library manager, I think of performances every couple of months. you’re shy or timid, the library is a myself as a starship captain, and I want This sends a strong message to the non-judgmental place where you can to “boldly go where no library has gone and to the neighborhood that be yourself and share your unique before.” the library is an empowering place talents and stories with other people. where we encourage everyone to The library is a place where everyone How have you enjoyed your shine. We have a Friends Group, and can grow and experiment and learn. time at South Hollis? What we urge everyone to get involved. Try to be more engaged with your programs have you developed Thanks to our Friends Group, we were library—because you’ll be in a position during your time there that able to participate in the Haitian Arts to help a lot of people, but also you would like people to know Festival, which was a multi-library because of all the fun and new things about? collaboration. you’ll be able to experience!! ■ I love South Hollis. There are so many kids here, who spend so much time at What do you think is the best the library! We also have daily chess thing about Queens Library? and a lot of special programs, like I believe the library is possibly the Eric the Reptile Guy and a lightsaber ultimate altruistic organization we workshop. It’s very exciting, because have in society. The library services we have the flexibility to try and everyone who walks through the door, experiment with a lot of different from new-born babies to veterans and activities. The library is a dynamic senior citizens. People who come to place that keeps changing with the the library have an improved standard times. We’ve hosted countless birthday of living because they get access to parties. Next week is Lorenzo’s; he is all the free stuff it provides, with the wheelchair—bound but he music added benefit of real-life friendly and dancing! We have a Japanese- human contact with the staff and language club, and I actually have a each other. I remember one veteran Japanese instructor who teaches the telling me that he feels sad when the class on Skype! Bingo is becoming library closes for the day, because popular, and our whole staff gets this is where he goes to hang out and involved! socialize. When the library is closed,

May/June 2017 13 Teens, all of whom brought their Launching the Teen Podcast! expertise to the workshops every Queens Library’s Teen Podcast Workshop has week. had excellent results, with the official launch The launches kicked off with an informational talk by the student happening not just once, but twice. Two launch radio team, with snacks and pizza parties took place: one at Central on Thursday, on hand to satisfy any rumbling stomachs! Students then received March 23, and the other at Queens Library for certificates acknowledging their hard Teens at Far Rockaway on Thursday, March 30. work, completion of the course, and successful creation of a podcast. The podcasts were played to the audience Participating students between the were led by instructors Sharon Cox, and a special guest Q & A with hip-hop ages of 12 and 19 reaped the rewards Assistant Director of the CLDC and pioneer DJ Chuck Chillout rounded out of their hard work, which saw them Teen Center at Central; Chris Neuner, the evenings. Congratulations to the create their own podcast after an Radio Specialist; Ashley Allen, finishers—and great work on your final eight-week course. Each workshop Customer Service Specialist; and Tara product! covered a different topic, including Brady, Young Adult Library at Central, audio editing, how to source an and Brandon Jeffries, Teen Center This program was made possible by a interesting story or topic, and podcast Coordinator; and Gary Hawkins, Youth grant from the Department of Youth presentation skills. The students Counselor at the Queens Library for and Community Development. ■

Flushing Children’s Room Reopens The Flushing Children’s Room is back and it’s better than ever!

At 1pm on Tuesday, April 4, the by Architecture is Fun, features Flushing Children’s Room reopened to an expanded collection as well as the public. The official ribbon-cutting a puppet theater, playhouse, and ceremony took place on Thursday, LED-illuminated bench. If you haven’t April 6, and the new and improved seen it yet, make sure to stop by! space has quickly become a go-to place Flushing Children’s Room for neighborhood . Thanks to On a particularly gloomy day in April, the Integrated Design Group, the newly one customer made sure to tell staff renovated Children’s Room is now just how welcome the new facility 5,880 square feet, which is an increase made them feel. ““It is so gloomy of 900 square feet from the original. outside today. When I come in here, I It now includes an Early Learning feel so good!” Center, program room, and even an interactive Lego wall where children Thank you to the New York State can get creative! The renovation Assembly Queens Delegation and the has also resulted in a new, curved New York State Education Department book feature wall in the Adult area for providing funding to complete this and touch-screen catalogs. Plus, the project. ■ new Early Learning Center, designed The new space

14 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE As an incubator for aspiring Queens- based food professionals, Jamaica FEASTS addressed everything that participants need to know about running a food—based business, starting from writing a business plan and going through laws and licensing, marketing and social media, menu planning, budgeting, food safety, customer service, and plenty more. In the final session of the course, participants prepared brief presentations about their fledgling businesses—based on the lessons they’d learned in previous classes.

The students, who went through a rigorous selection process, all have varied backgrounds in the food industry. From a Spanish­—inspired food truck and a vegan–focused private chef to artisanal ice cream, Caribbean catering, and Korean condiments, the first cohort demonstrated the diverse population—and tastes!—of Queens. Students were also in different stages of the entrepreneurship process as the course progressed, with some starting to secure permits for food trailers, and others acquiring commercial spaces or formally registering their business names.

“Jamaica FEASTS is an exciting program because it is comprehensive The heat is on at Jamaica FEASTS . and the first of its kind in Queens. Our program is three—pronged and includes in-class learning, commercial kitchen access, as well as retail space. Jamaica FEASTS Gets Cooking! Our participants are able to launch and build their brand at very low risk Starting in January, Queens Library hosted and cost while they work toward their ultimate goals,” said Morgan Earle, its first-ever session of Jamaica Food the Queens Library’s Jamaica FEASTS Entrepreneurship and Services Training Space Manager. We’re excited to see how the first cohort goes now that the course (FEASTS). The debut cohort of the Jamaica is done—because if there’s one thing FEASTS program wrapped up at the end of Queens knows, it’s great food! April, after twelve weeks of learning the For information about future Jamaica operational quirks of starting and running FEASTS courses, visit: queenslib.org/ jamaicafeasts. ■ their own food businesses.

May/June 2017 15 An important part of the Creative Aging program is sequential education, which allows a long-term approach to the learning opportunities Queens Library offers. Each program will be led by an experienced teaching artist, and aims to provide a safe, fun environment for socializing, lifelong learning and, ultimately, enhance the participants’ quality of life. The Creative Aging series increases engagement in community-based activities, and allows teaching artists to foster creative development in older learners.

Creative Aging programs take place at Bay Terrace, Cambria Heights, Forest Hills, Fresh Meadows, Glen Oaks, Laurelton, Richmond Hill, Rochdale Village, and Sunnyside community libraries. Programs include sculpture, mask-making, watercolors, quilting, and art history. For more information about dates and class topics, visit queenslibrary.org.

The Creative Aging series is made Art in action possible with funding from the New York State Council on the Arts. ■ Creative Aging Comes to Queens Queens Library is proud to offer Creative Aging, a program created for older adults with creative interests. Creative Aging is run by Madlyn Schneider, who also coordinates Mail-A-Book and teleconference programs, and who hopes to introduce exciting new programming to older Queens Library patrons. “Our goal is to also help older adults have a renewed relationship with their library and to make their library a destination for learning and socialization,” said Kanen Fitzgerald’s art class at Madlyn of the Creative Aging program. Older Adults Day 2016

16 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE Say hello to the new calendar brochures!

By now, you might have spotted brightly-colored brochures at your local community library. These are the new Queens Library calendar brochures, which contain everything you need to know about upcoming programs each month. Queens NoticeLibrary is launching anything these new different? brochures to reduce paper waste from the current flyers and brochures, which will be phased out in the coming months, as well as to provide our customers with an easier way to know all the programs that are taking place at their local community library.

Larger libraries with many children’s programs will also have a “Youth” brochure. These libraries are Central, Flushing, and Broadway. Each brochure will also have a key on the inside cover, where you can determine what rooms programs are held in, what languages they will be in, and any other important information. Large programs will appear on the back and inside flap panels. Brochures will also be available in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese at select locations.

Below, you’ll see a diagram of the new calendar brochure layout to make the transition as seamless as possible. ■

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All ages and experience levels welcome. Other board games will 6:30 pm available as well. Adults Public Area Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27 4:00 pm CROCHET CIRCLE

Have you always wanted to crochet? Dominique will help you learn the basics of crocheting - chain stitch, single and double crochet, and more. This is an ongoing class - so projects and lessons will vary. Bring an H crochet hook and light colored, worsted yarn, if you have some - but it is not necessary as materials will be provided. Adults Public Area Saturdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 週 四，4 月 2 7 日 11:00 am

遊戲王大賽回來了! 歡迎5-12年級的所有少年來參加 Flushing 的遊戲王大賽。請只 帶官方卡片(不可用日版或純防禦牌組等)來爭奪冠軍。贏家將可 獲得精選卡包或限量版卡片。在 Flushing 享受樂趣吧!

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INMIGRANTES 下午1點半 SOCIEDAD DE PELÍCULAS HISTÓRICAS Venga a visitarnos en la Biblioteca de Corona para disfrutar de películas clásicas presentadas en el programa Voces de Inmigrantes.

Salón de reuniones Sábado, 15 de abril 3:00 pm

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Bilingual story time for toddlers and their caregivers. This program includes fingerplays, rhymes, games, coloring and crafts.

Programa para ninos menores de 3 anos y sus cuidadores. Esta hora de cuentos incluye canciones infantiles, juegos, y manualidades.

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18 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE Ms. Marshall was elected as Queens in November 2001, becoming the second woman and the first African American Remembering to hold that position. She made the promotion of Queens as a world-class tourist destination Helen Marshall one of her priorities; a slogan she used was “Visit Queens and see the world.” She served three terms as borough president; before that, Queens Library lost an important she served on the New York City Council for 10 member of its family when years and in the State Assembly for eight. She also served her community before entering Helen M. Marshall, who served Queens politics as a community activist in East as borough president from 2002 to Elmhurst, advocating for job training programs and economic development. 2013, died on March 2 at the age of 87. Marshall was the first director of the Langston Hughes Community Library and Cultural Center, which she and other residents of Corona and East Elmhurst conceived and formed in 1969. She remained a tireless champion of Queens Library. A 2013 report from the Center for an Urban Future revealed that, as borough president, Marshall had allocated more money for library projects in the previous decade than the other four NYC borough presidents had combined. She was especially proud of the Helen Marshall Children’s Library Discovery Center at Central Library in Jamaica, a project for which she secured the primary funding. “Helen always said it combined her three favorite things under one roof: children, libraries, and science,” said Alexandra Rosa, Helen Marshall’s former Chief of Staff.

“Queens Library would not be the world-class Helen Marshall library system it is today without Helen,” said Queens Library President and CEO Dennis M. Walcott. “She believed in libraries as places where communities are empowered and inspired, where children can nurture a love of learning and discovery, and where adults can gain the skills they need to adapt to a changing workforce. Her passion for libraries drove her to secure a record amount of capital funding to upgrade, expand, or improve many of the 62 libraries throughout our system and to continue to open new ones. Helen was a personal inspiration; her advocacy on behalf of children was exemplary, and she represented Queens with dignity. Her leadership and vision will be felt in our libraries and beyond for generations, and we will be forever grateful to her.” ■ Save the Date for our Annual Gala! The Queens Library Foundation’s This year’s honorees include Patricia including a future circulating branch 2017 Annual Gala will take place on E. Harris, the Chief Executive Officer of Queens Library, currently under Tuesday, October 17, at the Queens of Bloomberg Philanthropies; Jeffrey construction, which will be located on Museum. H. Barker, New York City Market the ground floor of the Museum! President of Bank of America; and Nearly 300 supporters of the Library Lester W. Young, Jr., Ed.D, Regent At Information about purchasing tickets attended last year’s Gala to pay tribute Large at The University of the State of and sponsorships will be available in to our special honorees and the New York. the coming months; watch for updates Library’s mission and customers. in Queens Library Magazine and on The Gala is just one of our many the Queens Library website. We hope partnerships with the Queens Museum, you will join us in October! ■

New Staff Changes at Queens Library

Queens Library is happy to announce the arrival of William Goldband as the Library’s new Vice President of Information Technology. In this role, Bill will be responsible for leading the strategic technology direction for Queens Library and ensuring robust and reliable IT service and support for all of our staff and customers.

Bill joins us from the New York City Department of Education, where Bill Goldband Sung Kim he was the IT Chief Administrator and Deputy Executive Director of patrons and staff,” said Bill. “I look served previously as Deputy General Applications and Infrastructure. forward to working with everyone Counsel for the New York City Council Prior to joining the Department of to enhance and expand the use and for the New York City Conflicts of Education, Bill was the Program of technology across our library Interest Board. A lifelong resident of Director for Broadridge Financial communities and support teams.” Queens, Sung has a JD and an LLM in Services, a $3 billion financial Criminal Law from the State University services firm. Bill has also served in We’re also happy to announce that of New York at Buffalo Law School other senior IT management roles at Sung Mo Kim has become the new and holds a BS in Accounting from the Astoria Federal Savings, New York Life General Counsel of Queens Library. He State University of New York College at Insurance, and Thomson McKinnon succeeds Lewis Finkelman, who is now Geneseo. Brokerage. He has a Bachelor of the Library’s Chief Operating Officer. As Science degree in Information Systems General Counsel, Sung oversees all of “I’m very honored to accept this new Management, which he obtained at the Library’s legal matters, including role at Queens Library,” said Sung, “and the State University of New York at contracts, litigation, policy, and labor I’m grateful to continue supporting our Buffalo. relations. staff and our organization in all the good work that we do for the people of “I’m very excited to be joining the Sung joined Queens Library in October Queens.” Queens Library; there are so many 2015 as our Associate General Counsel. special services and interesting He has an extensive background in Welcome aboard, Bill, and programs that are provided for our New York City government, having congratulations, Sung! ■

20 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE Glen Oaks Programs for All Ages Spring Saturday, May 20, 2017 Festival 10:30am – 4pm 256-04 Union Turnpike

Spring has sprung, so we’re enjoying the sunny days with a Spring Festival! Come to Glen Oaks for a day of community spirit, activities, and entertainment for all ages. Join us for: • Face painting • Multicultural activities • Health workshops • Zumba • Carnival games and scavenger hunt • Animal adventures with the Queens Farm • Live musical performances by The Lucky • And much more! Tones and Gravity May/June 2017 21 NovemberMay / June /2017 December 2016

ARVERNE Saturday @ 12:00PM - 6/17 BAYSIDE 312 Beach 54 Street, 718-634-4784 Staged Readings of Rare Short Plays 214-20 Northern Boulevard, 718-229-1834 Woodside Players of Queens present Saturday @ 2:00PM - 5/6 an hour of rare short plays from 19th Mondays @ 6:00PM - 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, The Music of Stevie Wonder century Broadway and beyond. 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 The legendary soul singer’s music is Chess Club performed by NYC pop/ vocalist Cody AUBURNDALE Players age 8 and up learn chess and Childs. 25-55 Francis Lewis Boulevard, 718- compete against each other. 352-2027 Saturday @ 2:00PM - 5/13 Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/2, 5/9, 5/16 Saturday Family Movie: Fantastic Beasts Fridays @ 3:30PM - 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, Needlework and Where to Find Them 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30 Children, age 8 and up, learn needlework. Families are invited to join us for our movie Game Time Materials will not be supplied. screening of “Fantastic Beasts and Where An afternoon of checkers, chess, to Find Them”. Connect Four, Jenga, jigsaw puzzles, Thursday @ 2:00PM - 5/4 Monopoly, Scrabble, Yu-Gi-Oh and Chair Yoga w/Irene Saturday @ 2:30PM - 5/13 more! See “Baisley Park,” 6/8. Bohemia Music Tribute Recording artist Edwin Vazquez performs Saturday @ 2:00PM - 6/3 Thursday @ 5:00PM - 5/4 classic Spanish songs from the “Bolero” era! Best of the Beatles Celebrate Star Wars Day Take part in the Sgt Pepper 50th Join us in celebrating Star Wars Day with Saturday @ 2:00PM - 5/20 Anniversary celebration with Jazz the latest Star Wars Film: May 4 “Star Family Movie: A Monster Calls vocalist Lois Bruno performing many Wars: The Force Awakens” PG-13. Families are invited to join us for our movie of The Beatles hit tunes. screening of “A Monster Calls.” Saturday @ 2:30PM - 5/13 BAISLEY PARK Lincoln Center Local: Jazzy Ash and Saturday @ 2:00PM - 5/27 117-11 Sutphin Boulevard, 718-529-1590 the Leaping Lizards Family Movie: The Great Gilly Hopkins Jazzy Ash brings children along on a Families are invited to join us for our movie Saturday @ 2:30PM - 5/6 swingin’ musical tour of New Orleans, screening of “The Great Gilly Hopkins.” The Best of Sam Cooke and Aretha complete with a six-piece band. The Franklin screening will be accompanied by a fun ASTORIA Signature songs from the master craft activity and light refreshments. 14-01 Astoria Boulevard, 718-278-2220 crooner and the Queen of Soul as interpreted by Stacia Hobdy, Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, Saturday @ 3:00PM - 5/6 acoustically. 6/20, 6/27 The Evolution of Bollywood Needlework The Payalia Dance Company provides a Saturday @ 2:30PM - 5/13 Children, ages 8 and up, learn needlework. performance of Bollywood dance, discusses The Music of Stevie Wonder Materials will not be supplied. the various dance styles and invites the See “Arverne,” 5/6. audience to join in. Thursdays @ 5:15PM - 6/1, 6/15, 6/22, Tuesday @ 4:00PM - 6/6 6/29 Saturday @ 2:30PM - 5/13 Summer Sizzle: Health, Safety, and Marvel vs DC: Whose side are you on? Traditional Egyptian and Syrian Music You Join us for your favorite comic book Arabic music takes center stage in this Summer is right around the corner! heroes: Batman vs Iron Man. We’ve seen performance which spans folk to semi- This means warm weather, beaches, them fight on the printed page, but will classical to pop music. mosquitoes and more. With the fun Marvel and DC ever square off on the big this season brings, there are also many screen? June 1: “Batman vs Superman” Saturday @ 2:30PM - 5/20 health and safety tips we should know PG-13 , June 15: “Avengers Age of Ultron” Bohemia Music Tribute about. PG-13 , June 22: “Man of Steel” PG-13, See “Arverne,” 5/13. June 29: “Marvel Civil War”. Thursday @ 5:30PM - 6/8 Thursday @ 6:30PM - 5/25 Chair Yoga w/Irene Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 6/1, 6/15 Hiroya Tsukamoto: Cinematic Guitar There’s no need to bring a mat to this Scrabble Club Poetry yoga class. Irene Failenbogen will Test your skills and make new friends. Guitarist and singer Hiroya Tsukamoto teach techniques and exercises that performs a concert of guitar pieces, songs can be practiced while seated in chairs. Saturday @ 2:30PM - 6/3 (original works and Japanese folk music Preregistration is required. Please wear American Standards with stories), and poetry. workout clothing and sneakers. Edwin Vazquez brings his unique renditions of unforgettable American Standards. 22 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE Programs for Programs for All Ages

Saturday @ 2:30PM - 6/10 Saturday @ 3:00PM - 5/13 Wednesdays @ 11:00AM - 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, Lincoln Center Local Screening: Saluting Women’s Right to Vote in 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14 Chamber Music Society “Meet the New York State 100th Anniversary Free Citizenship Classes Music!”: Albert and Wolfgang Series Learn everything you need to know about Join us for a musical adventure with Join us as we remember Charlotte E. American history, government and culture Einstein and Mozart, followed by a craft Ray, the first female African-American to pass the citizenship exam. Register in activity for geniuses of all ages! Light lawyer. Refreshments will be served. person at the library on Wednesday, March refreshments will be served. 29 at 11:00 AM or call 718-278-4303 to Thursday @ 6:30PM - 5/18 preregister in advance. Students should have BELLEROSE The Evolution of Bollywood a copy of their green card when they come to 250-06 Hillside Avenue, 718-831-8644 See “Astoria,” 5/6. register. Participants must attend the entire 12 week class series. Candidates must be Tuesdays @ 3PM - 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, Saturday @ 1:30PM - 5/27 Green Card holders. 5/30 Lincoln Center Local Screening: Tuesday Afternoon Movies Cassandra Wilson and The Campbell Fridays @ 4:00PM - 5/5, 5/12 May 2: “Storks” (rated PG), May 9: Brothers Beginners’ PowerPoint “Mother’s Day” (rated PG-13), May 16: Enjoy a screening of a concert featuring Create awesome presentations with “Queen of Katwe” (rated PG), May 23: daring, velvet-voiced jazz singer PowerPoint 2010. “Magnificent Seven” (rated PG-13), and Cassandra Wilson, and The Campbell May 30: “Moana” (rated PG). Brothers, who present a world premiere Saturdays @ 1:00PM - 5/13, 5/27, 6/10, 6/24 of “Sacred Steel Love Supreme.” Board Game Club Fridays @ 12:00PM - 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, Join us for a casual afternoon of board 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23 Saturday @ 1:30PM - 6/24 games like Scrabble, chess, and more. Adults Health Club Lincoln Center Local Screening: New and teens are welcome! Come and share topics about healthy York Philharmonic Gala with Lang eating. Lang Saturday @ 3:00PM - 6/24 Join us for a screening of the opening Dances and Serenades Saturday @ 2:30PM - 5/27 gala with the New York Philharmonic Celebrate the romance of Spring with trio Lincoln Center Local: Jazzy Ash and and piano virtuoso Lang Lang as they Cantando así (singing like this). Bolero, danza the Leaping Lizards play Grieg and Beethoven in a concert puertorriqueña, flamenco, plus their new See “Bayside,” 5/13. filmed in September, 2015. arrangement of Schubert’s Serenade.

Tuesdays @ 3PM - 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 BROAD CHANNEL CAMBRIA HEIGHTS Tuesday Afternoon Movies 16-26 Cross Bay Boulevard, 718-318-4943 218-13 Linden Boulevard, 718-528-3535 June 6 “Doctor Strange” (rated PG-13), June 13 “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Thursday @ 2:00PM - 5/4 Monday @ 6:30PM - 5/1 Find Them” (rated PG-13), June 20 “Rogue Fun with Watercolors Children’s Talent Show One: A Star Wars Story” (rated PG-13) and Artist Karl Lorenzen will teach basic Join us at the library for our Children’s June 27 “La La Land” (rated PG-13). watercolor techniques. No experience is Talent Show. Talents such as singing, necessary. All materials will be provided. dancing, rapping, and stepping will be Saturday @ 2:30PM - 6/24 showcased. Lincoln Center Local Screening: The Fridays @ 4:00PM - 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, American Revolution 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23 Wednesday @ 3:30PM - 5/3 This cheeky troupe from Chicago Ask A Specialist Cambria Heights Teen Comic Book Club brings our country’s epic origin story Get answers to your technology-related Teen Comic Book Club is open to all teens to life using their bodies, voices, and problems! From configuring your new with an interest in comics. Join us to discuss (pantomimed) cannons. Stay after the tablet to pdf troubleshooting, we are here your favorite arcs, movie and television tie- screening to celebrate Independence to help you learn. Walk-ins are welcome. ins, and everything else comics related in a Day with a fun drawing activity For appointments call 718-318-4943. fun, relaxing environment. and discussion designed for all ages. Refreshments will be served. BROADWAY CENTRAL LIBRARY 40-20 Broadway, 718-721-2462 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, 718-990-0778 BRIARWOOD 85-12 Main Street, 718-658-1680 Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 5/4, 5/11 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 Learn Russian Language at Queens Saturday @ 1:30PM - 5/13 Scrabble Club Library! Jazz Plus presents Sounds of Motown Join us for non-competitive Scrabble As part of the Russian American History LA Blacksmith and his group Jazz Plus games and to learn new words. Adults month, Queens Library is offering Russian invite you on a musical journey through and teens are welcome. language classes. Say more than just “hello!” the hits of Motown. May/June 2017 23 NovemberMay / June /2017 December 2016

Thursday @ 6:30PM - 5/4 the basic elements of the German language. CORONA Concert: Gravity, The Force Brings Us 38-23 104 Street, 718-426-2844 Together! Saturday @ 2:30PM - 5/20 Enjoy an evening of fun music and dance An Afternoon with the Soul, R&B, Fridays @ 4:00PM - 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, with this high-energy, professional band. , and Rock Music Sounds of 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30 Get drawn to the music with today’s hits Sharief In Burgundy Chess For All featuring Taylor Swift, Amy Winehouse, Sharief is a modern day singer- Come to Corona Library and enjoy Carrie Underwood, Shania Twain, and songwriter, influenced by the greats like a relaxing game of chess. A staff more that will have you dancing. Jimi and Prince. member will be present to provide basic instruction if needed. Fridays @ 4:00PM - 5/5, 5/12 Thursday @ 6:00PM - 5/25 Photography: Telling Your Story Author Talk with Denise Laidler: Saturday @ 2:30PM - 5/6 Richard Louissaint will guide you Journey to the Land of Look Behind Bohemia Music Tribute through telling a story using only From the intoxicating bacchanal of See “Arverne,” 5/13. your cell phone. At the close of the New Orleans’ speakeasies to the green program, you will have an opportunity grottoes of Port Antonio in Jamaica, Saturday @ 2:30PM - 5/13 to share your story with your fellow Denise Laidler’s novel captures a Grupo Rebolu photographers. Pre-registration is journey beyond the bounds of family This Afro-Colombian musical ensemble required. This is a multi-session program and obligation to full self-emancipation. promotes the rich musical traditions of and participants must attend all classes. Join us for an author talk! Books will be their ancestors. available for sale and signing. Saturdays @ 11AM - 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 COURT SQUARE Saturday Science Lab Saturday @ 10:30AM - 5/27 25-01 Jackson Avenue, 718-937-2790 *Children to age 12 along with their Guyanese Cultural Festival: families are invited to check out Celebrating Guyana’s Independence Saturday @ 3:00PM - 5/13 Saturday Science Lab. Not only learn, Queens Library will feature BYOBoard Game Library Mini Game but actually participate in an amazing performances by local Guyanese artists, Convention! science experiment. No registration is live and recorded music, video, folk’s Bring your own board game to share, required!* songs, dances and traditional costumes. make new friends, play a game you’ve never played before, and have a good Sundays @ 1:00PM - 5/7, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, Monday @ 4:00PM - 6/5 time at your local library! Library staff 6/11, 6/18, 6/25 Summer Sizzle: Health, Safety, and You will provide games, but feel free to bring Spanish Beginner Conversation Class See “Baisley Park,” 6/6. your own and play with new people! This course introduces the basic elements of the Spanish language within Sunday @ 2:00PM - 6/11 Saturday @ 3:00PM - 5/20 a cultural context. Author Talk with Elizabeth Nunez: Film Screening: “The Neverending “Even in Paradise” Story” Sunday @ 3:00PM - 5/7 Elizabeth Nunez’s recent novel “Even May is Get Caught Reading month, so Sunday Concerts @ Central present in Paradise” is a masterful riff on celebrate by reading a favorite book and Conjunto Guantanamo Shakespeare’s King Lear in a Caribbean watching this film about the wonders of Layered with authentic Cuban swing setting that explores racial tensions on storytelling! and sophisticated influences like “el the islands while celebrating their lush barbaro”, these celebrated musicians natural beauty. Books will be available DOUGLASTON/LITTLE NECK play authentic traditional Afro-Cuban for sale and signing. 249-01 Northern Boulevard, 718-225-8414 rhythms straight from the streets of Havana and Matanzas as well as some Saturday @ 2:30PM - 6/17 Mondays @ 3:30PM - 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, modern day timba combined with the A Saturday Afternoon with “The 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 very spirit of New York City. Golden Voice of Mali” West Africa Awa Knit and Crochet Club Sangho & Friends Adults, teens and kids of all levels Tuesday @ 4:00PM - 5/9 Multi-talented Malian singer/songwriter are welcome. Bring your own yarn, Origami Flower for Mother’s Day Awa Sangho is a charismatic new solo needles and ideas. Space is limited. Make origami flowers to celebrate star on the world music scene. Preregistration is required. Mother’s Day. Ages 6-12, space is limited. Saturday @ 2:30PM - 6/24 Tuesdays @ 11:00AM - 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, Plaza Theatrical Productions Presents 6/6, 6/13, 6/20 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29 The Wizard of Oz Basic Computer Class Conversational German for Beginners The celebrated children’s classic comes to Learn at your own pace! Preregistration Join us for an 8 week class offered by the life onstage with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, is required by phone or in person at the Goethe-Institut. This course introduces the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion. Reference Desk.

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Saturday @ 11:00AM - 5/13 Monday @ 2:00PM - 5/1 Monday @ 2:00PM - 6/5 Mother’s Day Craft Lincoln Center Local Screening: Lincoln Center Local Screening: From Create a lovely Mother’s day gift Celebrate Mexico Now: Torreblanca with Bocelli to Barton: The Richard Tucker for your Mom, Grandma or teacher. Ulalume and Carlo Nicolau Opera Gala Supplies are limited. Pre-registration is This screening brings you a performance In this screening of a concert filmed in required. by Torreblanca, a Mexican indie band November 2015, Renée Fleming and 2015 known for its unique, fresh sound that Richard Tucker Award winner Jamie Saturday @ 3:00PM - 5/20 folds in the members’ diverse musical Barton are joined by Andrea Bocelli, A Musical History Tour of Rock ‘n’ backgrounds and its collaborative spirit. Lawrence Brownlee and other great Roll, Doo-Wop and Pop Also enjoy Ulalume and Carlo Nicolau, an voices for one of the perennial highlights The Vic Vincent Duo invites you on a avant-garde, New York-based ensemble of the opera season. tour of the great eras of rock ‘n’ roll, consisting of violin, keyboards and vocals doo-wop and pop, with the music of that evokes an obscure cabaret atmosphere ELMHURST Elvis, Frank Sinatra and more. and expressionist landscapes. 86-07 Broadway, 718-271-1020

Monday @ 2:30PM - 5/22 Tuesdays @ 2PM - 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 Saturday @ 3:00PM - 6/17 Traditional Chinese Music and Everything You Need to Know About Los Hacheros Chinese Opera Dancing Apps and Downloading Books Los Hacheros revives folkloric styles like Bring the entire family as we celebrate Learn about iPhone and iPad apps, son montuno, guaracha and salsa, and the year of the Rooster. Enjoy Chinese downloading e-books and more. By often combines them with Bomba, a fiery traditional music on Guzheng (21-string appointment only. rhythm from the mountains of Puerto zither) and Chinese Opera dancing Rico. excerpts. Children will get a chance to Thursdays @ 1:00PM - 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, demonstrate their dancing skills with 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29 FAR ROCKAWAY the Ribbon Dance and mini Lion Dance. Bridge Club 1637 Central Avenue, 718-327-2549 Join us and enjoy playing Bridge at East Wednesday @ 10:30AM - 5/24 Flushing Library. Thursday @ 6:00PM - 5/11 Chair Yoga w/Irene Los Hacheros See “Baisley Park,” 6/8. Thursdays @ 5:00PM - 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, See “Elmhurst,” 6/17. 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29 EAST ELMHURST Chess Club - Intermediate Level Thursday @ 6:00PM - 5/25 95-06 Astoria Boulevard, 718-424-2619 Intermediate-level chess players are Sounds of Earth, Wind, and Fire invited to play chess while improving their Travel with us and groove to some of the Thursday @ 6:15PM - 5/11 strategies, tactics and skills. biggest hits of Earth, Wind and Fire and The Swing Style of Jazz: New York Billy Preston. City Swing Saturday @ 3:00PM - 5/13 The swing style of jazz dates back to Natural Beeswax Candles Thursday @ 6:00PM - 6/8 prohibition. Dances like the Lindy Hop Come and learn about the life of bees and Roz Brown and Her Motown Revue and Charleston were all the rage. New make an all-natural beeswax candle. Vocalist Roz Brown and her ensemble pay York City Swing recreates this exciting tribute to Motown, performing some of time of music and dance. Monday @ 2:00PM - 5/15 the greatest hits from The Supremes, The Movie Screening: “Inferno” Four Tops, The Temptations, Mary Wells, Monday @ 6:15PM - 5/15 Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon must Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Smokey King of Queens: Louis Armstrong’s unravel a mystery involving Dante’s “The Robinson, Gladys Knight, Marvin Gaye, Wonderful World Divine Comedy” in order to stop a terrorist. and, of course, Stevie Wonder. Louis Armstrong House Museum Director of Research Collections Ricky Saturday @ 2:00PM - 5/20 FLUSHING Riccardi and Visitor Services Manager Amazing Origami 41-17 Main Street, 718-661-1200 Adriana Filstrup will talk about Come and join us in our monthly origami Armstrong’s historic career, show rare program. We are going to make a new Saturday @ 1:30PM - 5/6 footage of the trumpeter in action origami model. Quintet of the Americas: Winds of and talk about the Louis Armstrong Change House Museum today and how Queens Thursday @ 11:00AM - 5/25 Quintet of the Americas, a woodwind residents can become more involved “My Brilliant Friend” Book Discussion quintet, will perform “Winds of Change”, a with it. Come and join us in our monthly book concert about the environment. The show discussion. This month we are going to will also include poetry about the Earth EAST FLUSHING discuss “My Brilliant Friend” by Elena by American naturalists Walt Whitman 196-36 Northern Blvd., 718-357-6643 Ferrante. and Ralph Waldo Emerson. *Auditorium, Lower Level*

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Tuesdays @ 4PM - 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 Saturday @ 1:30PM - 5/20 Brazilian Modern Dance, Capoeira, Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy 70s & 80s Disco/Dance Music with Maculele, Samba de Roda. The This four-class series will give you a brief Hart & Soul performance will showcase all the introduction to the history and evolution Come get your groove on with the disco/ diversity of Brazil. *Auditorium, Lower of Chinese calligraphy. Participants dancing sounds of Hart & Soul. Come on Level* will be able to learn basic techniques of down and boogie with us! *Auditorium, calligraphy structure and layout. Lower Level* Sunday @ 2:00PM - 6/4 The Beauty of Guqin (in Chinese) Wednesday @ 2:00PM - 5/10 Sunday @ 2:00PM - 5/21 The Guqin, or “ancient stringed Summer Sizzle: Health, Safety, and You Carnegie Hall’s Neighborhood instrument,” is also called “the father See “Baisley Park,” 6/6. Concert Series: Istmo Trio of Chinese music.” Members of the New Featuring Mexican singer, Magos York Guqin Association will introduce the Saturday @ 2:00PM - 5/13 Herrera and Brazilian accordionist Vitor audience to the history and repertoire Tung Ching Chinese Center for rhe Gonçalves, and Brazilian percussionist of the instrument and perform some Arts, Inc.: An Afternoon Showcase to Rogerio Boccato, the Istmo Trio brings famous pieces. For more information in Celebrate Mother’s Day 2017 multiple influences together to create a English and Chinese, call 718-990-8569. This performance includes group new and original sound. dances, Chinese and Tibetan folk songs Monday @ 6:00PM - 6/5 and Chinese opera. *Auditorium, Lower Wednesday @ 6:30PM - 5/24 The Magic and Mind Reading Tour Level* Lincoln Center Local Screening: 2017 We Like It Like That! A Professional magicians Rich Marotta, Sunday @ 2:00PM - 5/14 Celebration Steve Dane and Ulises Beato will Conjunto Guantanamo Enjoy a screening of a performance of bewilder and beguile you with great Founded in 2003 by conga drummer Latin soul with Joe Bataan, Ray Lugo and magic and comedy. Each magician offers Ulises Beato, Conjunto Guantanamo also specials guests, legendary pianist Richie a different perspective on the art of features Pepito Gomez (vocals), Itetsu Ray, and in one of his first performances magic. Nasuda (piano), Carlos Mena (bass), Oscar in 40 years, Pete Rodriguez. ABAKUÁ Oñoz (trumpet) and Hector Torres (bongo) Afro-Latin Dance Company will perform Sunday @ 2:00PM - 6/11 are the unique and celebrated musicians some of its signature choreography. Plaza Theatrical Productions Presents who create a sound layered with The Wizard of Oz authentic Cuban swing and sophisticated Saturday @ 1:30PM - 5/27 See “Central,” 6/24. influences like “el barbaro” Benny More, 1940’s Swing with The Something Arsenio Rodriguez, Roberto Faz, and Special Big Band Sunday @ 2:00PM - 6/18 Miguelito Cuní. Something Special, with its exciting Summer Festival: An Afternoon of Basie style, is considered to be one Peking Opera by the Teachers & Monday @ 6:00PM - 5/15 of the finest swing/jazz bands in the Students of Peking Opera Classes Teen Movie Night metropolitan area. Enjoy the nostalgic Program: 1. Peking Opera Arias: Students All teens and tweens are invited to enjoy a hits of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Benny of Qingyi class; 2. Opera: Members of carefully selected film exclusively for you! Goodman, Harry James and more. the Youth Troupe 3. Opera: Chasing after *Auditorium, Lower Level* General Han Xin: Yue Qingyin, Fang Wednesday @ 6:00PM - 5/17 Yulin; 4. Opera: Pinggui Bidding His New York Vocal Artists Research Sunday @ 2:00PM - 5/28 Farewell: Zhang Jingtao, Cheng Xiuling; Center presents: Spring Concert 2017 NY Concord Chorus presents: Grateful 5. Opera: Scouting the Enemy’s Troop New York Vocal Artists Research Center to Parents for Love and Care Formation: Guan Shenli, Li Jiling (NYVARC) is one of the most active The program will include well-known singing groups in New York and its songs about parental love and care Saturday @ 2:00PM - 6/24 members have been performing for the and will be presented in chorus, duets, The Beauty of Kunqu: 2017 Summer community ever since it was founded in ensembles, solos and dances. Some Concert 2008. They will be performing Chinese of the songs will be sung in English, This program will feature resident artists folk songs and Italian opera arias. Italian, Russian, Ukrainian or Spanish. and students of the Kunqu Workshop. *Auditorium, Lower Level* *Auditorium, Lower Level* Together they will present classical Kunqu plays perform Kunqu arias. The Thursday @ 6:00PM - 5/18 Saturday @ 2:00PM - 6/3 goal of the program is to introduce the Young Artists Classical Piano Spring QL International Resource Center art and beauty of Kunqu to the general Concert presents: Elementos (Elements) of public. *Auditorium, Lower Level* With Olivia Lu and Professor Xiao. Brazilian Dance Young artists will be performing the By Silva Dance Company This great Wednesday @ 6:00PM - 6/28 works of J. S. Bach, W.A. Mozart, Fr. and energetic show will take you on A Celebration of Gay Pride Month: Schubert and more. a beautiful trip to Brazil exploring Screening of “The Danish Girl”

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Winner of multiple international and film, music, cooking, news and more. Meet Saturday @ 1:00PM - 5/20 national awards including an Oscar, guest authors and connect with new friends. Spring Festival: Carnival Games “The Danish Girl” is based on the first Children and their families are invited to sex confirmation surgery in recorded Fridays @ 10:15AM - 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, play carnival games! history [1930]. [Parental discretion 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30 advised: adult subject matter and brief Scrabble Club Saturday @ 2:00PM - 5/20 nudity] We meet weekly to play this popular word Spring Festival: Animal Adventures game. Please bring your own Scrabble set. Learn about the livestock of Queens FRESH MEADOWS Farm, the longest continuously farmed 193-20 Horace Harding Expressway, Saturday @ 10:30AM - 5/20 site in New York State. 718-454-7272 Spring Festival: Infants, toddlers and caregivers enjoy Saturday @ 3:00PM - 5/20 Monday @ 2:00PM - 5/15 songs, movement, finger plays, puppets Spring Festival: Open Mic Lincoln Center Local Screening: and other activities. For all ages! Have you always wanted to Jason Isbell - Moving Forward be a star? Come to our Open Mic, where In this screening, Jason Isbell and his Saturday @ 11:00AM - 5/20 you will have three minutes to show your band stay true to their southern roots Spring Festival: Health is Wealth: Fruit stuff! and display his exquisite songwriting. Infused Water & Snacking Did you know our body is made up of more Friday @ 12:00PM - 5/26 Saturday @ 3:00PM - 6/3 than 50% water? At this workshop you Lincoln Center Local Screening: Voices Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana II will learn how to make refreshing infused Of A People’s History Of The United Presents Fiesta Flamenca waters. States Dancers, singers, and guitarists in Through music and spoken word colorful flamenco costumes present a Saturday @ 11:00AM - 5/20 performances, the extraordinary history variety of dances revealing a life full of Spring Festival: Meet the Friends of of ordinary people from the book “A pride, passion, love, and sorrow. Glen Oaks Library People’s History of the United States” are Stop at the Friends table to find out how brought to life. Stay for a fun U. S. history Wednesdays @ 4:00PM - 6/7, 6/14, 6/21 you can become a Friend. Children are trivia game with prizes following the Line Dancing invited to participate in the “Guess How screening. Light refreshments will be Don’t sit on the sideline! Join us and Many” contest and other activities! Adults served. learn the latest line dance craze! It’s can purchase raffle tickets for a Summer lots of fun and definitely great exercise, Fun Prize. Saturday @ 3:00PM - 6/10 too! Led by Instructor Pearl Bacal. Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana II Space is limited. Please register by Saturday @ 11:00AM - 5/20 Presents Fiesta Flamenca calling the Fresh Meadows Library on Spring Festival: Let’s Play Ping Pong See “Fresh Meadows,” 6/3. 718-454-7272. Come and play ping pong at the library! Monday @ 6:00PM - 6/12 Saturday @ 2:30PM - 6/17 Saturday @ 11:30AM - 5/20 The Magic and Mind Reading Tour American Standards Spring Festival: Multicultural Dance and 2017 Edwin Vazquez brings his unique Games See “Flushing,” 6/5. rendition of unforgettable American Let’s explore dance, songs and games Standards by some of the greatest from around the world. This is a highly Friday @ 12:00PM - 6/16 singers. interactive program school-age children Lincoln Center Local Screening: and family audiences. Cassandra Wilson and The Campbell Monday @ 2:00PM - 6/26 Brothers Lincoln Center Local Screening: Saturday @ 12:00PM - 5/20 See “Briarwood,” 5/27. Martin Fröst, clarinet, Roland Spring Festival: Concert - Gravity, The Pöntinen, piano Force Brings Us Together! Fridays @ 1:00PM - 6/23, 6/30 Swedish clarinetist Martin Fröst’s agile, Enjoy an afternoon of music and dance We Are New York at Glen Oaks virtuosic playing has often drawn with this high-energy professional band English conversation group at Glen Oaks comparisons to a dancer. With his that will get you out of your seat! Get Library. compatriot Roland Pöntinen, he offers a drawn to the music with the hits that will concert of rustic merriment. have you dancing. GLENDALE 78-60 73 Place, 718-821-4980 GLEN OAKS Saturday @ 1:00PM - 5/20 256-04 Union Turnpike, 718-831-8636 Spring Festival: Let’s Move Family Saturday @ 2:30PM - 5/13 Zumba and Education! Plaza Theatrical Productions Presents Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 5/4, 6/1 Come join the program inspired by former The Wizard of Oz Spanish Club First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” See “Central,” 6/24. Do you speak Spanish? Join to talk about campaign. May/June 2017 27 NovemberMay / June /2017 December 2016

HILLCREST lives, loves, and heartbreaks of show folk Tuesday @ 3:30PM - 5/23 187-05 Union Turnpike, 718-454-2786 on the Mississippi River. Lincoln Center Local Screening: Curtain Up - The School of American Mondays @ 12:00PM - 5/1 - 6/26, Wednesday @ 2:00PM - 5/24 Ballet Workshop Performances Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 5/3 - 6/28, Lincoln Center Local Screening: Go behind the scenes to experience the Thursdays @ 12:00PM - 5/4 - 6/29, Villalobos Brothers intensive training of ballet’s brightest Fridays @ 10:30AM - 5/5 - 6/30 In this concert filmed in March 2015, the future stars as they prepare for their One-on-One Computer Class Villalobos Brothers masterfully blend vital end-of-year performances. Hillcrest is offering one-on-one computer the indigenous rhythms and melodies of classes for all skill levels. Sessions are 30 their native Veracruz, Mexico with the Tuesday @ 3:30PM - 6/27 minutes long and held every day except intricate harmonies of jazz and classical Lincoln Center Local Screening: Norm Tuesday & Saturdays. Call Hillcrest music to create a new sound in Latin Lewis: Who Am I? Library @ 718-454-2786 to schedule your music. Tony nominee and celebrated baritone class today. Norm Lewis, star of some of Broadway Wednesday @ 2:00PM - 6/14 and West End’s most acclaimed Mondays @ 6:00PM - 5/1 - 6/26, Lincoln Center Local Screening: Inon productions including “Porgy and Bess,” Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 5/4 - 6/29 Barnatan, piano “Les Misérables,” and more, returns to Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Filmed at the “Mostly Mozart Festival” in Lincoln Center for another American Do you have a gadget or device you need August 2016, the Israeli pianist brings his Songbook concert which was filmed in help with? Bring in all of your technology “intelligence, musicality, and story-telling January 2015. questions and receive one-on-one ability” (Washington Post) to a varied assistance. suite of pieces. HOWARD BEACH 92-06 156 Avenue, 718-641-7086 Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, Tuesday @ 2:00PM - 6/20 5/24, 5/31, 6/7 Classic Movies: A Patch of Blue Friday @ 3:30PM - 5/19 Picture Book! Please join us for a free classic movie Movie Afternoon Children ages 3-4 and their parents or screening: “A Patch of Blue”. Come join us for a afternoon viewing of other adult caregivers enjoy picture Moana. books together. Wednesday @ 2:00PM - 6/21 Lincoln Center Local Screening: Lincoln Saturday @ 1:00PM - 5/20 Thursdays @ 7:00PM - 5/4, 6/1 Center Festival: Reich/Reverberations Lincoln Center Local Screening: From Pajama Storytime In this screening of a concert filmed in Bocelli to Barton: The Richard Tucker Join us for stories, fingerplays and fun! July 2016, Ensemble Signal, two identical Opera Gala Feel free to dress children in slippers ensembles comprising flute, clarinet, See “East Flushing,” 6/5. and pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed violin, cello, vibraphone, and piano animal. For ages 2-6 years. engage in a vibrant interplay that brings Saturday @ 2:00PM - 5/20 together four decades of Reich’s endlessly Using Axis360 On Your Own Device Saturdays @ 1:00PM - 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 inventive work with interlocking Want to download an E-Book on your Saturday Family Films patterns, timbre, and musical color. own phone or tablet? Come in and learn Please join us for our family film! We will The celebration concludes with “Music how to using Axis 360. Bring your own show new films and old favorites. Contact for 18 Musicians”, Steve Reich’s 1976 preferred device. the library to find out what’s playing masterpiece, on the 40th anniversary of each week. its premiere. Saturday @ 2:30PM - 6/10 American Standards Tuesdays @ 10:30AM - 5/9, 5/23, 5/30 HOLLIS Edwin Vazquez brings his unique Picture Book! 202-05 Hillside Avenue, 718-465-7355 rendition of unforgettable American Children ages 3-4 and their parents or Standards. other adult caregivers enjoy picture Wednesday @ 3:00PM - 5/3 books together. Summer Sizzle: Health, Safety, and Saturday @ 1:00PM - 6/17 You Lincoln Center Local Screening: Wednesday @ 1:00PM - 5/10 See “Baisley Park,” 6/6. Simple Gifts: The Chamber Music Lincoln Center Local Screening: Society at Shaker Village New York Philharmonic: Kern & Thursdays @ 6PM - 5/11, 5/25, 6/8, 6/22 In a concert originally performed Hammerstein’s Show Boat in Concert Pajama Storytime in Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in In this screening of a concert filmed at Join us for stories, fingerplays and fun! Kentucky, The Chamber Music Society Lincoln Center in October, 2015, Vanessa Feel free to dress children in slippers of Lincoln Center delivers a monumental Williams and Julian Ovenden star in and pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed performance of Copland’s “Appalachian Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II’s animal. Enjoy juice and cookies. For ages Spring,” at one of the country’s most groundbreaking musical saga about the 2-6 years. beautiful historic sites. Join a discussion

28 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE Programs for All Ages facilitated by violinist and composer Mondays @ 12:00PM - 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 observations. She also will speak about Carlo Nicolau following the screening. Poems of Light: A Photography her experience in getting published and Refreshments will be served. Workshop offer some advice for other writers. Books Come and learn lighting concepts for will be available for sale and signing. Monday @ 6:00PM - 6/19 digital photography and how to use The Magic and Mind Reading Tour 2017 this increasing the expression of your LEFFERTS See “Flushing,” 6/5. photographs. 103-34 Lefferts Boulevard, 718-843-5950

JACKSON HEIGHTS LAURELTON Tuesday @ 4:00PM - 5/9 35-51 81 Street, 718-899-2500 134-26 225 Street, 718-528-2822 Origami Craft Have you ever wanted to try origami? Saturday @ 2:30PM - 6/3 Saturday @ 2:00PM - 5/6 Come learn the basics. Plaza Theatrical Productions Scrapbook Day Presents The Wizard of Oz Families are invited to join us for Tuesday @ 3:00PM - 5/23 See “Central,” 6/24. “Scrapbook Day.” All attendees will create Summer Sizzle: Health, Safety, and You a scrapbook and are encouraged to join See “Baisley Park,” 6/6. Saturday @ 3:00PM - 6/10 our scrapbook club. Guitarrazon Saturday @ 2:00PM - 5/27 New pieces by Puerto Rican composer Saturday @ 3:00PM - 5/20 Comic Book to Movie Josué Pérez in spirited settings for Culture Flex: A Back History Fashion Come join us as we view the film guitar, voice, flute. Performed with Event “Guardians of the Galaxy.” Afterwards, we guitarist/flamenco dancer Lisa CULTURE FLEX is a celebration of Black will discuss the differences between the Spraragen, Portuguese soprano fashion and its African origins. Learn comic book and movie. Alexandra Filipe, Puerto Rican tenor about hammer pants, the afro, red black Ángel Feliciano and renowned flutist and green, African print, cowrie shells LEFRAK CITY Patrick Dillery. and so much more! All ages welcome! 98-30 57 Avenue, 718-592-7677

Saturday @ 3:00PM - 6/17 Wednesday @ 5:00PM - 5/24 Thursday @ 6:00PM - 5/25 Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana II Scavenger Hunt Day Black Experience Book Discussion Presents Fiesta Flamenca Families are invited to join in our Join us as we discuss the latest and most See “Fresh Meadows,” 6/3. fantastic Scavenger Hunt! talked about books by authors from the African Diaspora. 5/25- “The Fire This Saturday @ 3:00PM - 6/24 Saturday @ 3:00PM - 6/3 Time”. Berta Moreno Jazz Quintet Tribute to Whitney Houston Jazz saxophonist and composer Berta Enjoy this tribute to the life and times of Thursday @ 6:30PM - 6/8 Moreno is presenting her latest project: Whitney Houston. Conjunto Guantanamo Little Steps. See “Flushing,” 5/14. Saturday @ 2:00PM - 6/10 Monday @ 6:00PM - 6/26 Remembering Native American Jazz Thursdays @ 5:00PM - 6/15, 6/29 The Magic and Mind Reading Tour 2017 Artists Russell “Big Chief” Moore and Family Movie Night See “Flushing,” 6/5. Jim Pepper Bring in the family to view new movie The music of celebrated Native releases for all ages 6/15-Queen of Katwe LANGSTON HUGHES Americans Russell “Big Chief” Moore, 6/29-Trolls 100-01 Northern Boulevard, 718-651- a renowned trombonist and and Creek 1100 and Kaw Native American Jim Pepper, a LONG ISLAND CITY noted saxophonist, take center stage. 37-44 21 Street, 718-752-3700 Mondays @ 12:00PM - 5/15, 5/22, 6/5 Poems of Light: A Photography Monday @ 6:00PM - 6/12 Mondays @ 10:30AM - 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, Workshop Unplugged Prince and George Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, Come and learn lighting concepts for Michael Acoustic Tribute 5/24 digital photography and how to use Vocalist Edwin Vazquez presents his Computer Training for Adults this increasing the expression of your original renditions of Prince and George Learn how to use email; search the photographs. Michael hits. internet for information; access sources of entertainment; and connect to family and Saturday @ 12:00PM - 6/10 Saturday @ 2:00PM - 6/17 friends. This course is designed for people Staged Readings of Rare Short Plays Meet the Author: Jacqueline Carr who have never used a computer of have Woodside Players of Queens present Local author Jacqueline Carr will share very little experience and want a solid an hour of rare short plays from 19th her poems about life experiences, nature introduction. Pre-registration is required. century Broadway and beyond. at its puzzling best, and general life

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Saturday @ 2:30PM - 5/20 NORTH FOREST PARK Friday @ 1:00PM - 6/16 Plaza Theatrical Productions Presents 98-27 Metropolitan Avenue, 718-261-5512 Lincoln Center Local Screening: Rick The Wizard of Oz Barry See “Central,” 6/24. Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, In Rick Barry’s award-winning songs 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29 there are no secrets. Uncensored and Mondays @ 5:00PM - 5/22, 6/26 Learn Chinese with San Lin unapologetic, Barry undercuts the Movie of the Month Are you interested in learning Chinese? rawness of his lyrics with a poetic May: Captain America / Civil War June: Join us and learn this language. musicality that adds infinite layers of Secret life of Pets emotional complexity to his songs. Saturday @ 2:30PM - 5/6 MASPETH Sinatra & Friends OZONE PARK 69-70 Grand Avenue, 718-639-5228 Susanne LoFaso and Vincent Roccaro 92-24 Rockaway Boulevard, 718-845-3127 performs duets featuring great jazz Tuesdays @ 3:00PM - 5/9, 5/23 artists including Frank Sinatra, Bobby Fridays @ 4:00PM - 6/2, 6/16, 6/30 Family Movie Matinee Darin, and Natalie Cole. Family Fun Time Join us for a Family Movie! Children and their care givers are Saturday @ 2:00PM - 5/20 welcome to join us for a afternoon full of Tuesday @ 3:00PM - 5/16 Family Movie Matinee fun with craft, gaming and much more. Stranger Things and Science: Children and their parents/caregivers Magnets, Magnetism & Compasses are welcome to a screening of a family Fridays @ 3:30PM - 6/9, 6/23 Do you know how a compass works? movie. Friday At The Movies Join us to learn how magnets affect Come join us for Friday at the movies. compasses and how magnetic force NORTH HILLS Movies are rated G or PG. surrounds us and affects our lives. 57-04 Marathon Parkway, 718-225-3550 Saturday @ 2:30PM - 6/10 MIDDLE VILLAGE Fridays @ 2:45PM - 5/5, 5/19 Sinatra & Friends 72-31 Metropolitan Avenue, 718-326-1390 Family Film Friday Susanne LoFaso and Vincent Roccaro Join us for two different family film performs duets featuring great jazz Mondays @ 5:15PM - 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, screenings! “Pete’s Dragon” (2016, PG) on artists including Frank Sinatra, Bobby 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 May 5th at 2:45pm and “Middle School: Darin, and Natalie Cole. Family Fun Night The Worst Years of My Life” (2016, PG) on Families are welcome to join us for fun May 19th at 2:45pm. PENINSULA filled nights full of classic board games 92-25 Rockaway Beach Bovd., 718-634- to play. Saturday @ 2:00PM - 5/6 1110 Traditional Chinese Music and MITCHELL-LINDEN Chinese Opera Dancing Saturdays @ 10:00AM - 5/6 - 6/24 31-32 Union Street, 718-539-2330 Bring the entire family as we celebrate Drop Off Your Food Scraps With the the year of the Rooster. Enjoy Chinese NYC Compost Project Saturday @ 2:30PM - 5/13 traditional music on Guzheng (21-string Drop off your food waste with the NYC Lincoln Center Local Screening: zither) and Chinese Opera dancing Compost Project hosted by the Queens Chamber Music Society “Meet the excerpts. Children will get a chance to Botanical Garden. We accept fruit and Music!”: My Brother Franz Schubert demonstrate their dancing skills with the vegetable scraps; coffee grounds, filters, The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Ribbon Dance and mini Lion Dance. and paper tea bags; bread and grains; Center brings their “Meet the Music!” egg shells, nutshells, and corncobs; food- series to your library to engage kids and Friday @ 1:00PM - 5/19 soiled paper towels and paper napkins; the young-at-heart with a heart-warming Lincoln Center Local Screening: North stale beans, flour, and spices; and cut or story of music and friendship, as we Hills dried flowers. Please do not bring meat or meet a young composer, Franz Schubert, Go behind the scenes to experience the fish scraps; cheese or dairy products; and and his brother Ferdinand. The screening intensive training of ballet’s brightest fats, grease, oil, or oily foods. will be accompanied by an activity for future stars as they prepare for their would-be composers led by violinist vital end-of-year performances. Thursday @ 6:30PM - 5/11 and composer Carlo Nicolau. Light Skateboard Video History refreshments will be served. Friday @ 2:45PM - 6/2, Friday @ 12:45PM We will watch skateboarding videos on - 6/16 YouTube from the 1970s onwards. We Saturday @ 2:30PM - 6/10 Family Film Friday will also discuss the local skateboarding Lincoln Center Local Screening: Join us for two different family film culture. Villalobos Brothers screenings! “A Dog’s Purpose” (2017, PG) See “Hillcrest,” 5/24. on June 2nd at 2:45pm and “The Wild Life” (2016, PG) on June 16th at 2:45pm.

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Saturday @ 2:00PM - 5/13 Monday @ 5:00PM - 6/19 Thursday @ 6:30PM - 5/25 Share Your Creative Work! Family Movie: “Queen of Katwe” (PG) Microsoft Excel For Beginners Come along to share your poetry, writing, Biopic of Ugandan chess prodigy Phiona All adults are welcome at the Richmond acoustic music, art and multimedia. Mutesi traces her journey from the Hill Library for basic training on Content must be appropriate for all ages. slums of Katwe, where she is forced Microsoft Excel. to abandon her schooling at the age of Monday @ 6:00PM - 5/22 nine, to the upper echelons of the chess RIDGEWOOD The Magic and Mind Reading Tour 2017 world. 20-12 Madison Street, 718-821-4770 See “Flushing,” 6/5. QUEENS VILLAGE Monday @ 3:00PM - 5/8 Thursday @ 6:00PM - 6/15 94-11 217 Street, 718-776-6800 The Magic and Mind Reading Tour 2017 Fun with Watercolors See “Flushing,” 6/5. Artist Karl Lorenzen will teach basic Tuesday @ 3:00PM - 5/9 watercolor techniques. No experience is Summer Sizzle: Health, Safety, and Saturday @ 3:00PM - 5/20 necessary. All materials will be provided. You Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana II See “Baisley Park,” 6/6. Presents Fiesta Flamenca POMONOK See “Fresh Meadows,” 6/3. 158-21 Jewel Avenue, 718-591-4343 Saturday @ 2:30PM - 6/10 Plaza Theatrical Productions Saturday @ 1:00PM - 6/17 Thursdays @ 9:30AM - 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25 Presents The Wizard of Oz Foods that Fight Inflammation Intermediate Computer Class See “Central,” 6/24. Clinical Dietitian, Simone Harounian, MS, In this class we will reorganize all of RD, CDN, CDE, will help us understand the different intermediate level courses RICHMOND HILL what foods can help us feel our best into one Intermediate Computer Skills 118-14 Hillside Avenue, 718-849-7150 and what we might want to consider curriculum. The lessons include: avoiding. Come learn what foods might •Searching Google •Microsoft Word Mondays @ 1:00PM - 5/1 - 6/26, be best for your family. A healthy and •Microsoft Excel Tuesdays @ 1:00PM - 5/2 - 6/27, delicious snack will be prepared and Wednesdays @ 1:00PM - 5/3 - 6/28, served. Monday @ 6:30PM - 5/8 Thursdays @ 1:00PM - 5/4 - 6/29, Fridays Noni Rene @ 1:00PM - 5/5 - 6/30, Saturdays @ ROCHDALE VILLAGE Noni Rene brings a unique blend of rock 1:00PM - 5/6 - 6/24 169-09 137 Avenue, 718-723-4440 and soul to her performance. Sit and Think with Sudoku Come and do a Sudoku puzzle for fun, or Monday @ 6:00PM - 5/1 Thursday @ 6:30PM - 6/1 just refresh your math skills. All levels Steel Sensation Motown Revue of difficulty are offered. Queens-based Trinidadian Steel Pan Vocalist Roz Brown pays tribute to Band performs an eclectic mix of Motown, performing hits from The Monday @ 6:30PM - 5/1 calypso, reggae, jazz, and more. Supremes, The Four Tops, and, of course, The Magic and Mind Reading Tour Stevie Wonder. 2017 Tuesdays @ 3:30PM - 5/2 - 6/27 See “Flushing,” 6/5. Crafty Tuesday Saturday @ 2:30PM - 6/3 Get creative at the library. Join us on The Music of Stevie Wonder Tuesday @ 1:00PM - 5/2 most Tuesdays for simple and fun crafts The legendary soul singer’s music is Elder Abuse 101 for school-age kids. performed by NYC pop/jazz vocalist Cody JASA (Jewish Association Serving the Childs. Aging) presents “Elder Abuse 101: What Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 5/3 - 6/21 to look for and how to report it”, led by Storytime POPPENHUSEN social worker Joshua Rotkin. Children birth to age 5 and their 121-23 14 Avenue, 718-359-1102 or caregiver are welcome to join us for Saturday @ 2:30PM - 5/6 stories, songs, crafts and lots of fun. Monday @ 5:00PM - 5/8 Plaza Theatrical Productions Family Movie: “Sing” (PG) Presents The Wizard of Oz Wednesday @ 2:00PM - 5/31, Thursday @ A koala impresario stages a gala singing See “Central,” 6/24. 1:00PM - 5/4 competition in order to save his theater. Typing 101 Saturday @ 3:00PM - 5/13 Learn to type accurately and effectively Monday @ 5:00PM - 5/15 Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana II or just brush up on your typing skills, Family Movie: “A Monster Calls” (PG-13) Presents Fiesta Flamenca using self-paced software. Laptops A boy befriends a wise tree monster See “Fresh Meadows,” 6/3. and headphones provided. Registration while coping with bullying and his required. mother’s terminal illness.

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Friday @ 10:15AM - 6/30, Fridays @ Thursday @ 6:30PM - 6/29 minds. Our library volunteer, Vincent 10:45AM - 5/5 - 6/23 Family Bingo Night Haywood-Howell, will be here to teach Play Date at the Library We look forward to seeing children, and to encourage you to learn, enjoy, and Drop in on Fridays to socialize and play parents, grandparents, caregivers, aunts, become proficient in the game of chess. with other caregivers and children! uncles, cousins, and neighbors joining us Enjoy the library’s toys, games, puzzles for a fun evening. Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25 and new “play kitchen.” Game Night! Friday @ 11:15AM - 6/30 Children ages 5-12 are invited to play Saturday @ 2:00PM - 5/6 Dance, Dance Storytime board games. CISTA Girls: Leading the Way to Save Giraffes can’t dance but can donkeys? Our Planet These stories will have you dancing. Thursday @ 2:00PM - 6/8 Have fun participating in beach clean- Geared for ages 3 and up. Fun with Watercolors ups, presentations, planting trees, panel Artist Karl Lorenzen will teach basic discussions on TV shows, art shows and ROSEDALE watercolor techniques. No experience is more. 144-20 243 Street, 718-528-8490 necessary. All materials will be provided.

Tuesday @ 1:00PM - 5/9 Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/2 - 6/27 SOUTH HOLLIS Languages, Languages, Languages @ Chess for All 204-01 Hollis Avenue, 718-465-6779 Rochdale Village! All chess lovers are invited to join us. Learn 95+ languages using self- This program welcomes advance players, Mondays @ 5:30PM - 5/1 - 6/26 paced learning software. Laptops beginners and in between players. Family Movie Night and headphones will be provided. Family Movie Night Preregistration is required. Fridays @ 4:00PM - 5/5 - 6/30 Gameday Friday Monday @ 6:30PM - 5/1 Thursday @ 6:30PM - 5/18 Youth enjoy different kinds of games: Meet Angela Wildflower, Award- Happy Hour Karaoke: Classic Soul board, computer and video. Winning Musician and Actress Whether you’re a good singer or not, you Meet award-winning music artist and are welcome to Rochdale’s Happy Hour Saturdays @ 1:00PM - 5/6 - 6/24 actress who recently made her Broadway Karaoke to sing along to some classic Learn to Play Chess with Mr. Fariad debut as Mary Wells in Motown The soul favorites. All chess lovers are welcome to join us. Musical, and hear her speak about her inspirational journey from inner city life Monday @ 10:30AM - 6/5 Saturday @ 2:00PM - 5/6 to Broadway, television, and film. Chair Yoga w/Irene Steel Sensation See “Baisley Park,” 6/8. Queens-based Trinidadian Steel Pan Monday @ 6:00PM - 5/8 Band performs an eclectic mix of Steel Sensation Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 6/7 calypso, reggae, jazz, and more. Queens-based Trinidadian Steel Pan Summer Sizzle: Health, Safety, and You Band performs an eclectic mix of See “Baisley Park,” 6/6. Thursday @ 3:30PM - 5/11 calypso, reggae, jazz, and more. Summer Sizzle: Health, Safety, and Saturday @ 3:30PM - 6/10 You Friday @ 4:00PM - 5/19 Kindness Rocks See “Baisley Park,” 6/6. Kids Dental Hygiene Please join us as we paint and write Kids will learn how to take care of their positive saying on rocks for our garden. Saturdays @ 2:00PM - 5/13 - 6/24 teeth. Family Movies Monday @ 6:00PM - 6/12 Join us for the screening of featured Tuesday @ 3:30PM - 5/30 YouTube movies appropriate for all ages. Bring Summer Safety Program Learn about YouTube, one of the world’s your snacks and let’s enjoy a movie Kids will learn how to protect themselves leading sources for video content. Basic theatre environment. from the sun in the summer. computer skills and a valid email address are required. Register in person or call SEASIDE Tuesday @ 3:30PM - 5/30 718-723-4440. 116-15 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, 718- Summer Sizzle: Health, Safety, and You 634-1876 See “Baisley Park,” 6/6. Saturday @ 1:00PM - 6/17 “Maker Day” : Join us for building and Mondays @ 5:00PM - 5/1 - 6/26 Friday @ 4:30PM - 6/16 creating Seaside Library Chess Club Father’s Day Arts and Crafts Explore, create and use your imagination Chess can be a very important tool in Kids will create Father’s Day cards and as we build with cardboard, tape, blocks the development of critical thinking and gifts. and all types of containers. Open to kids problem solving skills in young and older and adults of all ages.

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SOUTH JAMAICA Wednesday @ 2:30PM - 6/14 WINDSOR PARK 108-41 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, Lincoln Center Local Screening: Danny 79-50 Bell Boulevard, 718-468-8300 718-739-4088 Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton Tuesdays @ 1:30PM - 5/2 - 6/27 Thursday @ 6:30PM - 5/11 Stay after the screening of Danny Elfman’s Knit and Crochet Club Meet Angela Wildflower, Award- multimedia celebration to further explore Bring your own yarn, needles and ideas. Winning Music Artist and Actress Tim Burton’s visually imaginative films and Space is limited. Preregistration is See “South Hollis,” 5/1. Elfman’s vivid musical scores. A facilitator required. will lead a fun craft activity integrating SOUTH OZONE PARK musical patterns, tones, and rhythms— Saturday @ 3:00PM - 5/6 128-16 Rockaway Blvd., 718-529-1660 perfect for fans of Tim Burton, and those Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana II new to his work. Refreshments will be Presents Fiesta Flamenca Wednesdays @ 2PM - 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, served. See “Fresh Meadows,” 6/3. 5/24 Crochet Club WHITESTONE Saturday @ 2:00PM - 5/13 Crochet to make apparel for 151-10 14 Road, 718-767-8010 Photo Gallery Q&A Reception the “World Vision Knit for Kids” You come and meet with three program. Crocheters, beginners and Fridays @ 1:00PM - 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, photographers and discuss about their experienced, will make simple hats, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30 art works. Simple refreshments will be sweaters, and scarves to be sent as Mahjong Club provided. Christmas gifts. Bring your favorite If you want play Mahjong and share the fun, needle and at least 1 skein of yarn. come and join our Mahjong Club. 1- 4 pm Saturday @ 1:00PM - 5/27 Lincoln Center Local Screening: Rana Fridays @ 3:00PM - 5/5 - 6/23 Thursday @ 5:30PM - 5/11 Santacruz Game Time Lincoln Center Local Screening: Heritage Rana Santacruz is redefining both Play one of our many board games! Blues Trio traditional Mexican music and the All ages. Enjoy the sounds of the blues, full of joy and American singer-songwriter tradition. sorrow, in a concert originally performed in SUNNYSIDE 2014 by the Heritage Blues Trio that ranges Saturday @ 1:00PM - 6/17 43-06 Greenpoint Ave., 718-784-3033 from upbeat and celebratory to somber and Lincoln Center Local Screening: Danny reflective. Elfman’s Music From The Films Of Tim Saturday @ 2:30PM - 5/6 Burton Hiroya Tsukamoto: Cinematic Thursday @ 5:30PM - 5/25 See “Sunnyside,” 6/14. Guitar Poetry Lincoln Center Local Screening: In Need Guitarist and singer Hiroya of Music: The Songs of Ben Toth WOODHAVEN Tsukamoto performs a concert of Enjoy a screening of an intimate showcase 85-41 Forest Parkway, 718-849-1010 guitar pieces, songs (original works of new songs by Ben Toth performed by and Japanese folk music with Cheyenne Jackson and Lindsay Mendez. Mondays @ 6:00PM - 5/1 - 6/26, stories), and poetry. Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 5/4 - 6/29 Thursday @ 5:30PM - 6/8 Late Night Game Night Wednesday @ 2:30PM - 5/10 Lincoln Center Local Screening: From Have late night fun with a quiet game of Lincoln Center Local Screening: Bocelli to Barton: The Richard Tucker chess, cards, and more! Ages 5 & up. Danish String Quartet: A Little Opera Gala Night Music See “East Flushing,” 6/5. Thursday @ 4:00PM - 5/4 One of the most exciting young Movie Night string quartets on the world stage Thursday @ 5:30PM - 6/22 Join as we watch “Sing!” (PG 2016). Light gives their Mostly Mozart debut. Lincoln Center Local Screening: Sinatra: snacks provided or bring your own. Stay after the screening for an Voice for a Century introspective discussion inspired The New York Philharmonic and Fridays @ 4:00PM - 5/5 - 5/26 by the performance facilitated by performances by Christina Aguilera, Sting, Game Day Carlo Nicolau, accomplished violinist and Bernadette Peters - among others - Come and play one of our many board and composer. Refreshments will be make this a memorable event. games! All ages. served. Thursday @ 5:30PM - 6/29 Saturdays @ 3:00PM - 5/6 - 5/27 Saturday @ 3:00PM - 5/20 Lincoln Center Local Screening: Lego Hour Dances and Serenades Villalobos Brothers Come and get your Lego on! Ages 6 & up. See “Broadway,” 6/24. See “Hillcrest,” 5/24.

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Saturday @ 3:00PM - 5/6 Thursday @ 4:00PM - 6/1 WOODSIDE Dances and Serenades Movie Night 54-22 Skillman Avenue, 718-429-4700 See “Broadway,” 6/24. Join us as we watch “Pixar Shorts”. Light snacks provided or bring your own. Fridays @ 4:00PM - 5/5 - 6/30 Wednesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/10, 5/24, 6/14 Chess Club with New York Cares Karaoke! Fridays @ 4:00PM - 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23 New York Cares offers Chess lessons Sing your heart out and have a rocking Game Day for beginners, and an opportunity for good time! All ages welcome. Come and play one of our many board experienced players to get in the games. games! All ages. Saturday @ 2:00PM - 5/13 Saturday @ 4:00PM - 5/6 Family Movie Matinee Saturdays @ 3:00PM - 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 Chair Yoga w/Irene Join us as we watch “Rogue One” (PG-13 Lego Hour See “Baisley Park,” 6/8. 2016). Light snacks provided, or bring Come and get your Lego on! Ages 6 & up. your own. Thursday @ 6:30PM - 5/18 Saturday @ 2:00PM - 6/24 Dances and Serenades Monday @ 6:00PM - 5/15 Family Movie Matinee See “Broadway,” 6/24. The Magic and Mind Reading Tour Join us as we watch “A Dog’s Purpose” 2017 (PG 2016). Light snacks provided or bring See “Flushing,” 6/5. your own.

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ARVERNE Thursday @ 3:30PM - 6/1 Fridays @ 11AM - 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 312 Beach 54 Street, 718-634-4784 Foot Jewelry Workshop for Adults Computer Basics for Beginners Craft artist Melody Burns teaches We are offering 30 minutes of one-on- Monday @ 5PM - 5/1 participants how to transform colorful one computer training, available by Monday Night Movie – Jack Reacher: beads into jewelry for your feet. appointment. Participants are limited Never Go Back Materials will be available for up to 18 to three sessions per day. Sign up for Adults are invited to join us for our participants. classes at 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., or 12 p.m. movie screening of “Jack Reacher – Never Go Back”. ASTORIA Thursday @ 2PM - 5/11 14-01 Astoria Boulevard, 718-278-2220 Making Jewelry by Quilling: A Crafts Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 5/4 - 6/29 Workshop for Adults Beginners’ Computer Class Tuesdays @ 11:30AM - 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, Phyllis Ger teaches participants how Adults are introduced to basic 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 to roll and glue special paper to form computer programs: Internet, email, Computer Class for Beginners unique jewelry which can then be and Microsoft Word. This is a beginner’s computer class embellished with sequins or crystals for Adults. Come in for a one-on-one if desired. Preregistration is required. Monday @ 5PM - 5/8 computer session. Learn the basics Space is limited. Materials are provided. Monday Night Movie – USS of the mouse and keyboard, how Indianapolis: Men of Courage to navigate the Internet, email and Thursday @ 6PM - 5/18 Adults are invited to join us for our Microsoft Word. Preregistration is Motown Revue movie screening of “USS Indianapolis – required. Vintage Bliss performs the hits of the Men of Courage”. Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Martha Saturdays @ 12PM - 5/13, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, and the Vandellas, the Four Tops, Thursday @ 3:30PM - 5/11 6/24 Aretha Franklin, Billy Preston and the Cowrie Shell Jewelry: A Crafts Full Circle Writer’s Workshop Temptations. Workshop for Adults This creative writing (fiction, Pamela Isaac leads this hands-on playwriting, poetry and more) class Saturday @ 2PM - 5/20 workshop on how to create a beautiful will run every two weeks until the end Long Island Sound Performs Hits of bracelet and earrings from cowrie of June 2017. Bring your scripts, stories, the ‘50s to ‘90s shells. Materials will be provided. poems and more. We will read and Take a trip down memory lane with Preregistration is required. discuss and will finish off the course great tunes originally performed with a performance of our finished by Johnny Mathis, Connie Francis, Monday @ 2PM - 5/15 works. Please bring paper and pencil, Motown artists and more. Making Jewelry by Quilling: A Crafts as well as a short piece (5 pages or less) Workshop for Adults you are interested in presenting. Monday @ 12:30PM - 5/22 Phyllis Ger teaches participants how Poetry Club to roll and glue special paper to form Thursday @ 12:30PM - 5/25 Let’s read and discuss great poetry unique jewelry which can then be Brain Fitness Workshop together! embellished with sequins or crystals Join us for activities such as word if desired. Preregistration is required. retrieval, music trivia, recall of famous Tuesday @ 1:30PM - 5/23 Space is limited. Materials are provided. people, places and much more. These Book Discussion Group activities encourage the brain to All are welcome to our discussion of Monday @ 5PM - 5/15 exercise, work and be active while “The Light Between Oceans” by M.L. Monday Night Movie – Life on the Line stimulating the area that controls Stedman. Adults are invited to join us for our memory, audio recall and visual cues. movie screening of “Life on the Line.” All are welcome! Fridays @ 11AM - 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30 Computer Basics for Beginners Monday @ 5PM - 5/22 AUBURNDALE We are offering 30 minutes of one-on- Monday Night Movie – Patriots Day 25-55 Francis Lewis Blvd., 718-352-2027 one computer training, available by Adults are invited to join us for our appointment. Participants are limited movie screening of “Patriots Day.” Tuesdays @ 3:30PM - 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, to three sessions per day. Sign up for 5/30 classes at 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., or 12 p.m. Monday @ 6PM - 5/22 English Conversation Club Book Club Discussion - The Shack by Improve your English conversation Tuesday @ 1:30PM - 6/27 William P. Young skills, vocabulary, pronunciation, and Book Discussion Group This month’s Book Club pick is “The grammar! Our group is recommended All are welcome to our discussion of Shack,” by William P. Young. for advanced English-language “Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker” by Jennifer learners. Chiaverini.

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BAISLEY PARK (PG-13) (2016): Louis Armstrong House Museum and 117-11 Sutphin Boulevard, 718-529-1590 ●● 5/26: “Loving” (PG-13) (2016) author of “What a Wonderful World: The Magic of Louis Armstrong’s Later Thursday @ 12:00PM - 5/4 Wednesday @ 1:00PM - 5/17 Years,” leads this discussion. WANY Group at Baisley Park CL What is Depression? We Are New York English conversation Most people experience feelings of Friday @ 10:30AM - 6/9 group. sadness or depression at times. Feeling Adult Book Discussion depressed can be a normal reaction We will discuss “No Cats Allowed” (Cat Fridays @ 10:30AM - 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 to loss or disappointment, but when in the Stacks Mystery) by Miranda Computer Class feelings of intense sadness last for James. Books are available for check Learn the basics of how to use a days or weeks, you might be suffering out at Bay Terrace Library. computer, work in Microsoft Word and from clinical depression. Come learn PowerPoint, and use email. Space is from Dr. Jerry Chang, Psychiatrist at Thursday @ 1:00PM - 6/15 limited. Preregistration is required in Zucker Hillside Hospital, about clinical Learn CPR from FDNY-EMS person. depression, the signs and symptoms, Learn compression-only CPR. and ways that it might be treated. All Basic instruction on how to use an Monday @ 6:00PM - 5/8 are welcome. automated external defibrillator Foot Jewelry Workshop for Adults (AED), compressions-only mannequins See “Arverne,” 6/1. Friday @ 10:30AM - 5/19 and “watch-while-practice” DVD Adult Book Discussion instructions. Saturday @ 2:30PM - 6/3 We will discuss “A Man Called Ove” by Music Everywhere Fredrik Backman. Books are available Monday @ 1:00PM - 6/19 Angela Wildflower made her Broadway for check out our library. Do We Inherit Cancer? debut in “Motown the Musical” and Most cancers are not hereditary. brings her own ensemble in this poetic BAY TERRACE Genetic counselors are healthcare tribute to Rhythm and Blues, from 18-36 Bell Boulevard, 718-423-7004 professionals with specialized vintage 40s to current Billboard top 100s. training in both medical genetics Wednesday @ 1:00PM - 5/24 and counseling. Come learn about Thursday @ 6:00PM - 6/22 What is Anxiety? hereditary cancer, genetic testing, and Design Your Own Lace Bracelet This program will discuss where what to expect during an appointment Phyllis Ger shows how to give an ordinary anxiety comes from, the symptoms one with a cancer genetic counselor. All are cuff bracelet a chic designer look using may experience, and some potential welcome. vintage lace accented with crystals. ways to manage it. The presenter is Dr. Materials will be provided. Space is Jerry Chang, Psychiatrist at the Zucker Thursday @ 1:00PM - 6/22 limited. Preregistration is required. Hillside Hospital. All are welcome. Watercolor Art Workshop Two-session watercolor workshop BAY TERRACE Fridays @ 2PM - 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30 for beginner and intermediate level 18-36 Bell Boulevard, 718-423-7004 Film Festival Fridays students. Advance your painting & We will screen the following films in drawing skills Tuesdays @ 2PM - 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, June: 5/30, Thursdays @ 2PM - 5/11, 5/18, 6/1 ●● 6/2: Fences (2016); Monday @ 1:00PM - 6/26 Introduction to Watercolor ●● 6/9: Nocturnal Animals (2016); Social Security Administration This course, for adults age 50 and ●● 6/16: Mr. Church (2016); The Social Security Administration up, will focus on getting comfortable ●● 6/23: Collateral Beauty (2017); provides people with the knowledge with watercolor painting techniques: ●● 6/30: La La Land (2016) and tools they can use throughout their learning the basics of materials, working lives: if they become disabled, tools, techniques, color, value and Wednesdays @ 1:00PM - 6/7, 6/14 at retirement, and for their survivors. composition. Space is limited. The Queens Museum: Art Lectures Presentation and Q&A led by Nilsa Preregistration for the entire 9 session The Queens Museum presents a lecture Henriquez. series is required. Register by calling about their current exhibits. The the Bay Terrace Library 718-423-7004 Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass Thursday @ 1:00PM - 6/29 will be discussed at Bay Terrace on Early Detection Education for Breast Fridays @ 2:00PM - 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 February 8, 15 and at Fresh Meadows and Colon Cancer Film Festival Fridays on March 1, 22 May and June topics to Ms. Ann Stephens, Outreach We will screen the following films in May: be announced. Coordinator from the North Well/ ●● 5/5: “The Woman in the Window” LIJ Women’s Center, will make a (NR) (1944); Thursday @ 1:00PM - 6/8 presentation and demonstrate how ●● 5/12: “Queen of Katwe” (PG) (2016); Tribute to Louis Armstrong to do self-examinations of the breast. ●● 5/19: “The Light Between Oceans” Ricky Riccardi, archivist for the She will also provide information

36 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE ProgramsPrograms for for All Adults Ages about colon cancer. She encourages Thursdays @ 5:00PM - 5/11, 5/18 Wednesdays @ 2:30PM - 5/3, 5/10 participation in the demonstrations Man vs. Machine Beginning a Business- Spring Services and there will be a Q&A session as she Join us watching movies on the Day 1 Steps to starting your own provides informational handouts. future of humankind where humans business Day 2 Business Plan Writing live together with machines and it is Day 3 Marketing Strategies Day 4 BAYSIDE difficult to distinguish between the two Expand your business to the Global 214-20 Northern Boulevard, 718-229-1834 kinds. May 11 “Ex Machina” (R), May 18 Market & Government contracting. “Surrogates” (PG-13). Mondays @ 4:00PM - 5/1 - 6/19 Thursday @ 4:00PM - 5/4 Elementary Korean Thursday @ 2:30PM - 5/18 Angel’s Art Studio Elementary Korean teaches the Flower Arrangements by Anna Kao Drawing is a wonderful and rewarding Korean alphabet using a method that Floral Artist Anna Kao will provide hobby. It requires little in the way of enables non-Korean speakers to read instruction on the fine art of floral resources and can give you hours of independently in a short time, and arranging. joy! Registration required. encourages learning through repetition of daily expressions, with a cultural Thursday @ 6:00PM - 5/25 Thursdays @ 5:30PM - 5/4, 6/1 component providing insights into A Return to The Mockingbird Meditation Club Korea and its society. Preregistration The music of jazz composers Junior Experienced or beginner, join the club is required. Please preregister online Mance, Dizzy Gillespie, Stephan and share breathing exercises and or call in English 718-429-4700. First Grappelli, and more take center stage meditation techniques that may help to come; first served. in this performance by the Michi Fuji- reduce stress. violin Trio. Mondays @ 6:00PM - 5/1 - 6/26 Fridays @ 4:30PM - 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, ESOL Conversation Group Tuesday @ 4:00PM - 6/13 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30 Join the English Conversation Group Know Your Rights: MOIA Services & One-on-One Computer Class at Bayside Community Library. Tenants Rights Come in for one-on-one PC training. Preregistration is not required, just *Rights and protections for immigrant Preregistration is required. walk-in. communities as well as resources for those seeking immigration related Mondays @ 3:00PM - 5/8, 5/22, 6/12, 6/26 Mondays @ 6:00PM - 5/8 - 6/19 assistance *Rights all tenants in New Adult Crafternoon Monday Session 2 ESOL Conversation Group at Bayside CL York City should be familiar with. This is session 2 of creative crafts for ESOL Conversation Group at Bayside adults. Adults use a variety of media to Community Library. Saturday @ 2:30PM - 6/17 create crafts.**Registration Required** Motown Revue Tuesdays @ 10:00AM - 5/9 - 6/20 Vintage Bliss performs the hits of the Thursday @ 6:00PM - 5/11 Computer Classes Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Martha Make Stylish Handbags from Recycled You will learn how to: - browse safely and the Vandellas, the Four Tops, Jeans with Bengali Artist Shahnaz the internet and attach documents to Aretha Franklin, Billy Preston and the Begum an e-mail. - Identify and use features Temptations. In this sewing project, participants will of Microsoft Word including font style, learn how to recycle pairs of old jeans table, and insert pictures. - identify BELLEROSE into stylish purses, with the option of and use features of Microsoft Excel 250-06 Hillside Avenue, 718-831-8644 adding fabric trims and lace. Jeans, including formatting, using formulas, needle, thread and scissors will be and insert charts. Knowledge of using Mondays @ 3:00PM - 5/1, 5/15, 6/5, 6/19 provided on a first-come, first-served keyboard and mouse are required. Adult Crafternoon Monday Session 1 basis to the first 20 participants. Fabric Preregistration is required, please call This is session 1 of creative crafts for trims, lace and large beads can be or come to the library to register. adults. Adults use a variety of media brought to personalize each bag. to create crafts. Preregistration is Thursday @ 2:00PM - 5/11 required. Saturday @ 3:00PM - 5/13 Painting on Glass Long Island Sound Performs Hits of Artist Cristina Cipriani teaches the Tuesdays @ 1:30PM - 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23 the ‘50s to ‘90s art of painting on glass and guides Canasta Club Take a trip down memory lane with participants in making their own If you want to play Canasta, come and great tunes originally performed colorful suncatcher. Materials will be join our Canasta Club group. We meet by Johnny Mathis, Connie Francis, provided for 24 participants. Space is on Tuesdays. Motown artists and more. limited; preregistration is required. Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 5/3 - 6/28 Computer Class for Beginners See “Astoria,” 5/9.

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Thursdays @ 11:00AM - 5/18, 6/15 Mondays @ 6:30PM - 6/5, 6/12, 6/19 Thursdays @ 9:30AM - 5/4, 5/11 Book Discussion Group Meditation Workshop Series for Adults MICROSOFT WORD FOR BEGINNERS We meet on the third Thursday of every Vajra Henderson teaches participants IN SPANISH month. Pick up a copy of the month’s simple but effective techniques Learn how to create and save Word selection at the Circulation Desk and join for transcending limitations and documents; format and edit text; copy, us! discovering their true potential, and cut and paste items; and use Word’s shows them how to integrate these main functions and commands. Basic Thursday @ 2:00PM - 5/25 ancient and powerful techniques into computer skills are required. Space Clay Figures, A Craft Workshop for their daily life. is limited and registration is on a first Adults come, first-served basis. To register, Create beautiful clay figures that you BROAD CHANNEL please call 718-721 2462. can paint at home on your own. 16-26 Cross Bay Boulevard, 718-318-4943 Saturdays @ 2:00PM - 5/6, 5/20, 6/3, 6/17 Mondays @ 6:30PM - 6/19, 6/26 Wednesday @ 5:00PM - 5/3 Write Now! With NY Writers Coalition Zumba with Susy Guided Meditation Want to get past your writers block Certified Zumba instructor Susy Guided Meditation calms the mind and or just put pen to paper and see what Bustamante leads a four-session fitness relaxes the body. Those who practice happens? Join us for free creative class for adults. it may experience reduced levels of writing workshops that will bring out stress and increased inner peace and those powerful stories we have yet BRIARWOOD well-being. The instructor will help to share on the page. Poetry, prose, 85-12 Main Street, 718-658-1680 you focus on relaxing your mind and theater, rhymes, and everything in making positive mental changes. between — all created in a single room! Mondays @ 12:30PM - 5/1 - 6/26 This workshop is open to writers (Age Friends of Briarwood Present Chair Yoga Monday @ 2:00PM - 5/15 18+) of all genres, backgrounds, and Learn Chair Yoga! No-Sew Accent Pillows experience levels. Writing prompts and Petrice Wideman teaches participants other materials will be provided. Just Monday @ 5:30PM - 5/1 how to have fun with fabric creating bring yourself! Shakespeare in Queens: “Coriolanus” home décor items without sewing! Titan Theatre Company presents Space is limited to 10 participants. Thursdays @ 9:30AM - 5/18, 5/25 a staged reading of Shakespeare’s Preregistration is required. Materials Microsoft Word for Beginners “Coriolanus” with its themes of will be provided. For adults. Learn how to create and save Word political games and ambition, honor, documents; format and edit text; copy, treason, and banishment. Thursday @ 2:30PM - 6/8 cut and paste items; and use Word’s Beaded Bracelet Workshop for Adults main functions and commands. Basic Saturday @ 3:30PM - 5/6 Learn how to design your own beaded computer skills are required. Journey Around the World bracelet. Preregistration is required. Nemo Guitar shares his personal Space is limited. Thursday @ 6:00PM - 5/18 experiences and some of his BOOK CLUB FOR ADULTS IN inspirations based on folk stories and BROADWAY SPANISH historical accounts of his adventures. 40-20 Broadway, 718-721-2462 We meet every third Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM. The title of the book Saturday @ 3:00PM - 5/13 Tuesdays @ 10:30AM - 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23 for May is “The Four Agreements” by Saluting Women’s Right To Vote In Basic Computer Class for Adults Miguel Ruiz. Copies of the book can be New York State 100th Anniversary Topics include: *Introduction to the checked out as soon as possible prior to Series computer *Introduction to Microsoft each meeting. To register, please call at Saluting Women’s Right To Vote In New Word *Navigating the Internet 718-721-2462 York State 100th Anniversary Series *Introduction to E-mail presented by Queens History Society. Friday @ 4:00PM - 5/19 Refreshments will be served. Tuesdays @ 10:30AM - 5/2, 5/9, 5/16 Know Your Rights: MOIA Services and BASIC COMPUTER CLASSES IN Human Rights Friday @ 1:30PM - 6/2 SPANISH *Rights and protections for immigrant Variety Show Learn how to use a computer. Practice communities as well as resources for Van Parrish, Linda Beckford and with the mouse, keyboard and those seeking immigration related Roberto Williams present your favorite searching the Internet. You will learn assistance *Learn the hits of yesterday and today. how to type, copy, edit, format, print City that protect against discrimination and save a file. Space is limited and and the agency that upholds those registration is on a first come, first- laws. served basis. To register, please call 718-721-2462.

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Thursday @ 5:30PM - 6/8 Mondays @ 6:00PM - 5/8, 5/15, 5/22 Wednesday @ 1:00PM - 6/7 An Ounce of Prevention Learn to Dance Soca! Music Everywhere Looking for the toward a healthier Instructor Davin McLeod shares Angela Wildflower made her Broadway you? The right screening tests, diet, the history and movements of this debut in “Motown the Musical” and exercise, and stress-relief all play a big masquerade dance, the “soul of brings her own ensemble in this poetic role. Learn how to achieve optimum Calypso” and “the power of movement,” tribute to Rhythm and Blues, from health by effectively managing, that is performed at the annual vintage 40s to current Billboard top cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension Caribbean Carnival. 100s. and other medical conditions. Hear from Dr. Phylicia Baird, MD, how simple Thursday @ 1:00PM - 5/11 Friday @ 6:00PM - 6/9 health screenings and positive lifestyle A Talk with your Community Affairs An Evening of Art with the Cambria choices are a powerful prescription for Officer Heights Library Craft Artists better health. Detective Cooper will provide useful Extraordinaire information about new and current Celebrate Cambria Heights Library’s CAMBRIA HEIGHTS issues in the community, offer safety artistic community at their 2nd Annual 218-13 Linden Boulevard, 718-528-3535 advice, and have a Q&A. Artist Reception and Exhibit. An array of creative expressions will be on Mondays @ 10:15AM - 5/1 - 6/26 Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 5/11 - 6/29 display through July including yarn Computer Classes for Beginners Adult Craft Hour crafts, water color, acrylics, jewelry, Learn the basics of how to use a We will learn to crochet, knit, make line art, photography, quilts and sewing computer, surf the web, and use email. jewelry, explore paper crafts, create projects. collages and paint with coffee, Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 5/3 - 6/28 watercolor and acrylics. CENTRAL LIBRARY Cambria Heights Quilters 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, 718-990-0778 Please join us Wednesday mornings Saturday @ 2:30PM - 5/20 for beginner quilting. We will learn It’s Showtime With The Atomic Band Mondays @ 10:00AM - 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, basic and intermediate techniques to Atomic Drummer, Mike Flythe – 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 create beautiful individual and group drummer, lyricist, and producer Stay Well projects. All are welcome, supplies will fuses R&B, Fusion, Jazz and Hip- Special Services and New York City be available for use during the sessions. Hop elements with engaging lyrical Department for the Aging-Health imagery. Promotion Unit presents the Stay Well Wednesday @ 1:00PM - 5/3 Program for New Yorkers 60 and older. Chair Yoga with Miriam Thursday @ 6:00PM - 6/1 There’s no need to bring a mat to The Sankofa Discussion and Mondays @ 6:30PM - 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22 this yoga class. Miriam will teach Multimedia Club People’s Theater Project: Community techniques and exercises that can be The Sankofa Discussion and Acting for All! practiced while seated in chairs. Space Multimedia Club will meet bi-monthly Learn theater arts through the process is limited. Preregistration is required. to discuss topics affecting the African of collaborative theater making. Please wear workout clothing and Diaspora. Using a variety of formats, Registration is required. Please register sneakers. we reach back to see our way forward online, in person, or by calling 718- to meet the challenges of today. June 1, 990-0728 before March 20. Online Thursday @ 6:00PM - 5/4 2017 Africans in Europe. registration is available until March 5. The Empowered Gardener Series: Dig In! Saturdays @ 2:30PM - 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 Tuesdays @ 2:00PM - 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, Lifelong gardener Miriam Todd will Pathway to U.S Citizenship: Becoming 5/30 guide participants in how to use a U.S. Citizen and Building Your Civic Tuesday Afternoon Movie plots or pots. Learn how to choose Knowledge Tuesdays in May, we will screen the which plants should go in the ground Are you ready to become a U.S. citizen? following movies at 2:00 P.M.: and which will thrive in pots. Find Sessions are in English and include a ●● 5/2/17 The Squid and the Whale out which herbs can protect certain workshop and basic civics education. (2005) Rated R vegetables in your garden. 6/03- Are you ready to be a U.S. citizen? ●● 5/9/17 Postcards From the Edge (1990) Introduction to American history; Rated R Customer Suggestion Saturdays @ 2:30PM - 5/6, 5/20, 6/3, 6/17 6/10- Required documents and more/ ●● 5/16/17 Close Encounters of the Third Toast Masters Introduction to American government Kind (1977) Rated PG Interested in overcoming your fear and politics; 6/17- Common barriers ●● 5/23/17 Platoon (1986) Rated R of public speaking? Want to build or to naturalization/American culture ●● 5/30/17 Sense and Sensibility (1995) enhance your leadership skills? Join and geography; 6/24- Naturalization Rated PG Customer Suggestion Toastmasters! interview and beyond/Review of 100 questions.

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Wednesdays @ 6:00PM - 5/3 - 5/31 full or partial fee waiver, if eligible. To start or what is available? Join us for Movie Night Wednesday register call 718-990-0893 or go online: coffee and conversation with experts Wednesdays in May, we will screen the https://www.citizenshipworks.org/ on housing and other services who following movies at 6:00 P.M. 5/3/17 portal/vieweventdetail/1427 are happy to answer your questions, ●● Jackie (2016) Rated R Customer provide information, or just chat. Light Suggestion 5/10/17 Saturdays @ 3:30PM - 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 refreshments will be served and all are ●● Hidden Figures (2016) Rated PG Computer Course (in Bengali) welcome. Customer Suggestion 5/17/17 Learn how to turn on your computer ●● Moonlight (2016) Rated R Customer and write an email. Part I - Introduction Sunday @ 2:00PM - 5/28 Suggestion 5/24/17 to the computer; Part II - Navigating Sunday Movie: Dr. Strange ●● Hacksaw Ridge (2016) Rated R the Internet; Part III- Creating your Dr. Stephen Strange is an arrogant Customer Suggestion 5/31/17 own email account. Participants are neurosurgeon who loses the use of his ●● La La Land (2016) Rated PG-13 encouraged to attend all three classes. hands. After conventional medicine Customer Suggestion Preregistration is required. Please call failed to help him he goes on a journey at 718-990-0769 at the Central library to find a way to heal his hands by Thursdays @ 9:00AM - 5/4 - 6/29 Cyber Center reference desk. other means. During this journey he is Apply For U.S Citizenship: Free legal introduced to the Ancient One and the help at a library near you Mondays @ 10:00AM - 5/15, 6/12 world of the mystic arts. * Meet with a free, trusted lawyer * Sewing Club - Spring 2017 - Group *B* Apply for citizenship easily * Find out Session Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 6/1, 6/8, 6/15 if you can apply for free * Get free, Sewing instructor Petrice Wideman Computers for Beginners (In Spanish) confidential financial counseling Make will teach participants how to make Learn how to turn on your computer your appointment today! Call 311 and simple projects with our sewing and write an email. Participants must say “Citizenship Appointment” or call machines. All materials are provided. attend all 3 classes. Preregistration 212-514-4277 Space is extremely limited (10 Spots). is required in person at the Central PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Call Library Cyber Center Reference Desk Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 5/4, 5/11, 5/18 to register once for all three dates (718) beginning Thursday, May 25 at 10 a.m. Microsoft Excel for Spanish Speakers 990-0714. Adults 18 and over only. or by calling 718-990-0769. Learn how to create a worksheet and perform calculations. Participants Saturday @ 11:00AM - 5/20 Saturdays @ 3:30PM - 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 should have basic computer skills Town Hall for Veterans Microsoft Word (in Bengali) and must attend all 3 classes. Veterans of all eras are encouraged Learn to create documents and work Preregistration is required in person to attend this town hall meeting to with tables. at the Central Library Cyber Center obtain information about applying for Part 1-Introduction to Microsoft Word; Reference Desk beginning Thursday, VA benefits, compensation, pension, Part 2- Creating and saving documents; April 27 at 10 a.m. or by calling 718-990- and burial benefits, as well as New Part 3-Working with tables and 0769. York City and New York State benefits. printing. Following a Q & A session, veterans Participants should have basic Monday @ 10:00AM - 5/8 may enroll in VA care on-the-spot. The computer skills and must attend Sewing Club - Spring 2017 - Group *A* Queen Central Library will also be all three classes. Preregistration is Session providing information about its job- required. Please call at 718-990-0769 Sewing instructor Petrice Wideman and business-related services and will at the Central library Cyber Center will be teaching participants how to assist in applying for library cards. reference desk. make simple projects with our sewing machines. All materials are provided. Mondays @ 10:00AM - 5/22, 6/19 Sunday @ 2:00PM - 6/25 Space is extremely limited (10 Spots). Sewing Club - Open Lab Sunday Movie: “Morgan” Preregistration is required. Call to Need to sew? Do you have a project A corporate risk-management register once for all three dates (718) you would like to work on? We provide consultant has to decide and determine 990-0714. Adults 18 and over only. the sewing machines and accessories, whether or not to terminate an REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR THIS you bring your own project and fabric. artificial being’s life that was made in a GROUP. *There is no instruction during the laboratory environment. Lab.* Tuesday @ 2:00PM - 5/9 CORONA Naturalization Workshop ( in English Thursdays @ 3:00PM - 5/25, 6/29 38-23 104 Street, 718-426-2844 and Spanish) Queens Connections This workshop is for legal permanent Do you or someone you know have Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 5/4 - 6/15 residents to fill out the N-400 questions about housing, homelessness Adult Computer for English Speakers application for naturalization and a or other services? Are you looking Come in to Corona Library and learn for resources but not sure where to the basics of Computer Navigation.

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Learn the parts of the computer, how Space is limited to 10 participants. Wednesdays @ 3:00PM - 5/3 - 6/7 to navigate the Internet, the basics Preregistration is required. Materials French Conversation Circle of E-mailing, Microsoft Word for will be provided. For adults. Join Robert and others for a little beginners, and more. French conversation at the Douglaston/ Monday @ 2:00PM - 5/15 Little Neck library. An intermediate Thursday @ 6:00PM - 5/18 Find the Hidden Artist in You to native speaker level is preferred but Birth Control Options Artist Doug LeBlang shares tips and all are welcome. We will speak French Join us for a lively workshop that is techniques in this painting workshop only. free, fun, and full of accurate sexual for adults of all ages. No art experience health information for adults. is necessary. Preregistration is Thursday @ 4:00PM - 5/4 required. Space is limited and materials Art Exhibit Reception: Marcy Stecker Saturday @ 4:00PM - 5/20 are available for up to 15 people. Meet local artist Marcy Stecker and Challenges of a Hyperactive view six of her gorgeous watercolor or ADHD Child (in Spanish) Monday @ 2:00PM - 5/15 paintings. Este taller en español presentado por Fun with Watercolors un psicoterapista y educador ayudara Artist Karl Lorenzen will teach Saturday @ 2:00PM - 5/6 a padres mejorar el comportamiento, la basic watercolor techniques, and “The History of Northeast Queens” concentración y el auto-control de sus participants will take home a beautiful Lecture and Discussion niños. painting they have created at the Local historian Jason D. Antos lectures end of the session. No experience on the history of Northeast Queens Monday @ 3:00PM - 5/22 is necessary. All materials will be with rarely-seen images. How to Get Access to Capital (in Spanish) provided. •What are some of the lending Monday @ 6:00PM - 5/8 requirements? •What are some of your Wednesday @ 7:00PM - 5/31 “They Sank the Lusitania” financing options? •What are some of First Draught Monthly Book Documentary Film Screening the best practices to get approved? Discussion - Just Kids by Patti Smith Director Stuart Hersh screens his famed Discuss fascinating books in the documentary film, They Sank the Thursday @ 4:00PM - 5/25 comfortable atmosphere of a Lusitania (May 7, 1915). Superfoods: Healthy and Delicious neighborhood pub and never be Eating Plans for Families (in Spanish) shushed! Queens Library First Draught, Saturday @ 2:00PM - 5/13 Nutritionist Christina Camacho a book discussion series for adults, Joys of Beekeeping: Lecture and will present recipes and tips on meets the last Wednesday of each Honey-Tasting Demonstration how to incorporate nutrient-packed month at Bierocracy, 12-23 Jackson Ave, Ruth Harrigan presents the joys of “superfoods” into your meals and Long Island City, a few blocks from beekeeping and importance of apians in snacks, and how to introduce them to Court Square Library. May’s selection is the global environment. your family. Just Kids by Patti Smith. The legendary American artist offers a never-before- Mondays @ 6:00PM - 5/15, 6/19 Thursday @ 6:00PM - 6/1 seen glimpse of her remarkable Open Mic Night Sexual Consent & Communication relationship with photographer Robert Gather round, ye poets, writers, Join us for a lively workshop that is Mapplethorpe. musicians, comedians, orators, and free, fun, and full of accurate sexual everyone else, and share your talent health information for adults. DOUGLASTON/LITTLE NECK with five minutes of your own material! 249-01 Northern Blvd., 718-225-8414 COURT SQUARE Wednesday @ 1:30PM - 5/17 25-01 Jackson Avenue, 718-937-2790 Mondays @ 1:30PM - 5/1 - 6/26, “Memorial Day Lecture” by Bernard Thursdays @ 2:00PM - 5/4 - 6/29 and June Rader Tuesdays @ 1:00PM - 5/2 - 6/20 English Conversation Club Decorated World War II veteran Knit and Crochet Group Improve your English vocabulary, Bernard Rader and his wife June Weekly needle craft group. grammar, and pronunciation at our lecture on his war service. Participants select and work on their Conversation Club for adults, who own projects. Basic knitting or crochet speak English as a second language at Thursday @ 2:00PM - 5/18 skills are required. an intermediate or advanced level. Clean Comedy Hour with Mark Brier Comedian Mark Brier will share his Monday @ 2:00PM - 5/8 Monday @ 6:00PM - 5/1 unique sense of humor for an hour of No-Sew Accent Pillows Negro Leagues Baseball .311 clean comedy. Petrice Wideman teaches participants Author and historian Philip Ross how to have fun with fabric creating presents the history of baseball’s Negro home décor items without sewing! Leagues, teams and players.

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Fridays @ 10:30AM - 5/26, 6/23 EAST ELMHURST in Harlem and its expansion through Adult Coloring Hour 95-06 Astoria Boulevard, 718-424-2619 the fabrics of musical styles worldwide. Come and enjoy the fun of coloring! Color to relax and show your Monday @ 6:00PM - 5/1 EAST FLUSHING creativity. King of Queens: Louis Armstrong’s 196-36 Northern Blvd., 718-357-6643 Wonderful World (Program in Spanish) Tuesday @ 2:00PM - 5/30 Louis Armstrong House’s Adriana Filstrup Wednesdays @ 10:00AM - 5/3 - 6/21 Film Screening: The Whole Truth will talk about Armstrong’s career and WANY Group at East Flushing CL A defense attorney works to get how Queens residents can become more We Are New York English conversation his teenage client acquitted of involved with the House. group. murdering his wealthy father. EAST ELMHURST Wednesdays @ 1:00PM - 5/3 - 6/28 Thursday @ 4:00PM - 6/1 95-06 Astoria Blvd., 718-424-2619 Adult Coloring The Birds of Queens Come and join us for our weekly Adult Avian enthusiast Shari Romar Wednesdays @ 10:00AM - 5/3 - 6/28 Coloring. Color different designs and presents a slide-show on the diverse StayWell relax. bird population of Queens. Seniors meet every Wednesday for exercise, and other health related Wednesday @ 2:00PM - 5/3 Saturday @ 2:00PM - 6/3 programs. Mothers Day Jewelry Making An Afternoon of Clean Comedy Come and join us in celebrating with Tom Padovano & Friends Wednesdays @ 11:30AM - 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24 Mother’s day. Make a nice bracelet for Please join us for an afternoon of Introduction To Windows Computer your mom to wear. clean comedy with local stand-up Basics For Adults comic Tom Padovano and friends. Adults will learn the basics of using the Fridays @ 1:00PM - 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 computer. Introduction to Tai Chi with Jenny Kim Monday @ 6:00PM - 6/5 Instructor Jenny Kim teaches “The Essential Documentaries” Saturday @ 2:30PM - 5/13 participants a gentle form of martial with Director Stuart Hersh Latin Jazz Coalition featuring Demetrios arts often referred to as “meditation in Director Stuart Hersh screens the Kastaris motion”. Preregistration is required. essential documentary film, The Trombonist/composer Demetrios Kastaris Plow That Broke the Plains (1936). leads the Latin Jazz Coalition, with Monday @ 2:00PM - 5/8 rhythms like the rumba, son-montuno, Movie Screening: “Passengers” Monday @ 6:00PM - 6/12 bembé, guajira and more. Two passengers on a spacecraft The New York Fretted Ensemble traveling to a distant planet are Concert Thursday @ 6:00PM - 5/18 brought out of suspended animation by The New York Fretted Ensemble East Elmhurst Adult Book Club a technical glitch—90 years before the mandolin quartet will perform Come and join our Adult Book Club. This vessel is due to reach its destination. popular, folk, and classical music. month’s featured book is “Invisible” by James Patterson and David Ellis. Monday @ 2:00PM - 6/19 Tuesday @ 2:00PM - 6/13 Movie Screening: “Allied” Anema e Core: Italian-American Wednesdays @ 12:30PM - 5/31 - 6/28 Two spies fall in love while posing Favorites Keeping Jazz Alive in Louis Armstrong’s as a married couple for a mission in Jazz Vocalist Lois Bruno serenades Neighborhood: Lunch Time Film Classics Casablanca during WWII. the afternoon with a classic Keeping Jazz Alive in Louis Armstrong selection of Italian-American songs Neighborhood Film Classics Series include: Thursday @ 11:00AM - 6/29 you are sure to enjoy. Hear songs ●● 5/31 - Calle (2000); Book Club by Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Dean ●● 6/7 -Cotton Club (1984); Come and join us in our monthly book Martin. ●● 6/14 - Round Midnight (1986); discussion. This month we are going ●● 6/21 - Cabin in the Sky (1943); to read the “Teacher Man” by Frank Tuesday @ 2:00PM - 6/27 ●● 6/28 - Mo Better Blues (1990) McCourt. Film Screening: “Nocturnal Animals” Saturday @ 2:00PM - 6/10 ELMHURST A wealthy art gallery owner is The Alphonso Horne Jazz Quintet 86-07 Broadway, 718-271-1020 haunted by her ex-husband’s novel, Trumpeter Alphonso Horne and jazz a violent thriller she interprets as a vocalist Vuyo Sotashe are two men of Mondays @ 9:00AM - 5/1 - 6/26 symbolic revenge tale. South African background who explore Apply For U.S Citizenship: Free legal the origin of jazz from its roots in Congo help at a library near you Square of New Orleans to its Renaissance See “Central Library,” 5/4.

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Monday @ 10:00AM - 5/1 Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 5/4, 6/1 beginning Saturday, May 6 at 10:00 a.m. Learn to Type Open Mic Night or by calling 718-661-1280. Learn and practice your typing skills Performers are invited to share their through Mavis Beacon! Please register talents in a 5-minute presentation of Friday @ 9:00AM - 5/19 with the Specialist on the 2nd floor or poetry, written word, music, comedy or Agents of Change: The Importance register by phone. spoken work. of Sustainability in Public Schools, Universities and Libraries Saturdays @ 10:30AM - 5/6 - 6/24 Fridays @ 9:00AM - 5/5 - 6/30 Panel members representing public Tai Qi Apply For U.S Citizenship: Free legal libraries and schools will share Come and join us for some morning Tai help at a library near you presentations on the practices that Qi! See “Central Library,” 5/4. they have utilized to address climate change. Saturdays @ 12:00PM - 5/6 - 6/24 Fridays @ 1:00PM - 5/5, 6/2 Adult Ballroom Dance Flushing Book Discussion Group Saturday @ 10:30AM - 5/20 Learn to dance and practice ballroom ●● May 5th, 2017, 1-2PM: “Where’d You Understanding Dementia: What You dancing for adults. Go, Bernadette?” by Maria Semple Need to Know and Where to Go (in ●● June 2nd, 2017, 1-2PM: “Claire of the Chinese) Saturday @ 2:30PM - 5/6 Sea Light”, by Edwidge Danticat This workshop will provide information Free Writing Classes: Places Are on Alzheimer’s Disease and other Characters, Too Saturdays @ 2:30PM - 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, dementias, discuss the different stages Joe Okonkwo leads this writing 5/27 of the disease and what to expect, and workshop, which focuses on creating Pathway to U.S Citizenship: Becoming include an overview of the programs setting in a way that transports the a U.S. Citizen and Building Your Civic and services and other available reader by showing rather than telling. Knowledge resources provided by Caringkind. See “Cambria Heights,” 6/3. Monday @ 5:00PM - 5/8 Sundays @ 2:00PM - 5/21, 6/18 Tested: documentary film screening Mondays @ 1:30PM - 5/8, 6/12 Alzheimer’s Support Group (in An informative documentary film Monday Movie Matinee Chinese) about the SHSAT. Parents of middle May 8th, 2017, 1:30 pm-- “Sabrina” Mandarin Chinese for people caring school and junior high school students (1954; PG-13) June 12th, 2017, 1:30 pm-- for a person with Alzheimer’s or any are particularly encouraged to attend. “Loving” (2016; PG-13). of the other dementias. Our support group is a secure and safe place to Thursday @ 6:00PM - 5/25 Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 5/11, 6/8 share your experiences. The group Know Your Rights: MOIA Services and North American Calligraphy Assoc. will meet on Sundays, April 16, May 21, Human Rights presents: Monthly Penmanship Class June 18. Please call 646-744-2951 for See “Broadway,” 5/19. All are welcome. Please call 646-752- registration. 3173 for questions and suggestions. Thursday @ 6:00PM - 6/22 *Rooms C&D, Lower Level* Wednesday @ 6:00PM - 5/31 Know Your Rights: MOIA Services & Global Harmony House presents: Tenants Rights Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 5/11, 5/18 Managing Conflict See “Bayside,” 6/13. Learning Chinese! In this class we will learn to apply Queens Library at Flushing will open the practical wisdom of Raja Yoga Saturday @ 2:30PM - 6/24 a Learning Chinese class for beginner Meditation in order to live life more Music from China presents level students. The semester will have harmoniously. *IRC Conference Room* Masterpieces of Chinese Music 12 sessions, starting from Feb. 9. All The quartet performs masterpieces classes will be on Thursdays from Tuesday @ 2:00PM - 6/6 from Chinese classical and folk music 6:30-8:00 pm. Please register online at Chair Yoga with Miriam as well as contemporary work unique www.queenslibrary.org/events or call See “Cambria Heights,” 5/3. to Music From China. 718.661.1280 for assistance. Saturdays @ 10:00AM - 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 FLUSHING Saturdays @ 10:00AM - 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 Microsoft Excel for Spanish Speakers 41-17 Main Street, 718-661-1200 Introduction to Microsoft Word (in Learn how to create a worksheet and Spanish) perform calculations. Participants Monday @ 10:30AM - 5/1 Learn how to create a document and should have basic computer skills Lower Back Pain (in Chinese) work with tables. Participants should and must attend all 3 classes. Dr. Greg Gao will discuss the most have basic computer skills and must Preregistration is required in person common causes of lower back pain, attend all 3 classes. Preregistration beginning June 3 at 10:00 a.m. or by its prevention and physical therapy is required in person at the Flushing calling 718-661-1280. intervention. Library Cyber Center Reference Desk

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Saturday @ 3:30PM - 6/10 Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 5/4 - 6/29 have. Led by Ronald A. Fatoullah, Elder Financial Planning for Retirement (in Ballroom Dancing with Jing Chen Law Attorney. Chinese) Mr. Chen is a skilled instructor who Mr. Benjamin Li, Board Member, former will give lessons in ballroom basics for Saturday @ 3:00PM - 6/10 President of the Chinese American beginners and offer training for more Flute Music from Around the World Insurance Association, will discuss the advanced students. Tereasa Payne, flautist from NYC, basics of retirement planning, how to presents an exciting program of maximize your social security benefits Fridays @ 10:30AM - 5/5 - 6/30 flutes from around the world. Tereasa and health insurance options after Knitting & Crocheting Club performs solos on each of these world retirement, and common mistakes to If you are looking for a place to share flutes, while sharing interesting avoid. your “purls” of wisdom and experience, anecdotes about the history and please join us! Bring your own knitting cultural significance of each one! Saturday @ 3:00PM - 6/24 and Crocheting material. Teenage Sexual and Character Saturday @ 2:30PM - 6/17 Development (Chinese) Thursday @ 3:00PM - 5/11 Monthly Saturday Afternoon Film With proper guidance, young Early Detection Education for Breast Screening people will be prepared to develop and Colon Cancer We will screen featured films for adults healthy self-esteem in order to lead a See “Bay Terrace,” 6/29. on a Saturday afternoon each month. meaningful, productive, and happy life. Film titles will be announced in the Saturday @ 3:00PM - 5/13 monthly branch calendar. FRESH MEADOWS Variety Show 193-20 Horace Harding Expressway, See “Briarwood,” 6/2. Monday @ 2:00PM - 6/19 718-454-7272 International Film Screening and Saturday @ 2:30PM - 5/20 Discussion Series Mondays @ 2:00PM - 5/1, 5/8, 6/5 Motown Revue “Schneider vs. Bax” Country: Monthly Monday Afternoon Movie Time Vintage Bliss performs the hits of the Netherlands On his birthday, Schneider, We will screen featured films for adults Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Martha a hitman reluctantly takes on the on one Monday afternoon each month. and the Vandellas, the Four Tops, supposed simple task of killing a writer, Film titles will be announced in the Aretha Franklin, Billy Preston and the only to find the job is more difficult monthly branch calendar. Temptations. than expected.

Tuesdays @ 1:15PM - 5/2 - 6/27 Monday @ 2:00PM - 5/22 Monday @ 4:00PM - 6/26 Scrabble Club International Film Screening and Know Your Rights: MOIA Services and Come play Scrabble, the word game Discussion Series Human Rights that has been played for generations! “Automatic Hate” Country United States See “Broadway,” 5/19. When Davis Green’s alluring cousin Wednesdays @ 12:00PM - 5/3 - 6/28 Alexis shows up on his doorstep, he Thursday @ 12:30PM - 6/29, Mahjong Club discovers a side of his family that had Friday @ 1:30PM - 6/30 Join in the fun and camaraderie of been kept secret his entire life. As the Introduction to Watercolor: An mahjong in our non-instructional two get closer, they set out to uncover Intergenerational Experience weekly session. the shocking secret that tore their NY State Council on The Arts & Queens families apart. Library presents an Intergenerational Wednesdays @ 3:00PM - 5/3 - 5/31, 9 week course. Older adults and teens Thursday @ 12:15PM - 5/25 Monday @ 6:00PM - 5/22 partner on this project. Learn how to The Quilting Project Learn CPR from FDNY-EMS use watercolors the way professionals Learn sewing, planning and quilting Learn compression-only CPR. us this medium. Taught from the processes to create a quilt project Basic instruction on how to use an beginners perspective. Space is from small to large. Sewing lessons automated external defibrillator limited. Register by calling the Fresh included if you have never used a (AED), compressions-only mannequins Meadows Library 718-454-7272 sewing machine. 9 sessions including and “watch-while-practice” DVD a culminating event. Call 718-454-7272 instructions. GLEN OAKS to register. 256-04 Union Turnpike, 718-831-8636 Wednesday @ 3:00PM - 5/24 Thursdays @ 1:00PM - 5/4, 5/11 Elder Law Mondays @ 12:00PM - 5/1 - 6/26 The Queens Museum: Art Lectures Learn how to protect assets, including Adult Gamers Club The Queens Museum presents a lecture the family home, from long-term care We welcome players of various card about their current exhibits. expenses. Understand the basics of the and board games, including bridge, Medicaid program. Learn about the 5 canasta, chess, dominoes, and more! essential documents all seniors should For adults only.

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Mondays @ 1:30PM - 5/1 - 6/26 Saturdays @ 10:00AM - 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, Saturday @ 12:00PM - 5/20 Watercolor Club 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 Spring Festival: Intergenerational Nok Practice your skills and meet others to Adult Coloring Hockey & Board Games share experiences. Please bring your Bring your own coffee, tea, and biscuits. Have a great time playing Nok Hockey own supplies. We will provide the coloring supplies. & other board games and remember the Coloring is a new adult craze. days of old. Come with your children Monday @ 6:00PM - 5/1 and grandchildren. Painting on Glass Saturdays @ 12:00PM - 5/6, 5/13, 5/27 See “Bayside,” 5/11. Saturday Afternoon Movie Saturday @ 3:00PM - 5/20 This month we will screen the Spring Festival: Songs from The Great Tuesdays @ 1:15PM - 5/2 - 6/27 following films: American Songbook Mahjong Club ●● May 6th, “Sense and Sensibility”@ 12 The Lucky Tones, a Queens-based 018412-06/16 Miranda 11/10/16 Play pm, Rated PG-13 acoustic musical trio, will perform mahjong and share the fun, excitement, ●● May 13th, “Allied” @ 12 pm, Rated R selections from the Great American and camaraderie with others. ●● May 27th “Jackie” @ 12 pm, Rated R Songbook.

Tuesdays @ 1:15PM - 5/2 - 6/27 Monday @ 6:00PM - 5/8 Mondays @ 6:00PM - 5/22, 6/19 Zumba Gold Workshop Find the Hidden Artist in You Adult Craft Club Zumba Gold uses dance moves mixed Artist Doug LeBlang shares tips and Please join us for the Adult Craft Club with exercise for an effective low- techniques in this painting workshop on Monday Evenings at 6pm. Each impact workout. Wear loose clothing for adults of all ages. No art experience month the club will do a different craft and sneakers. Preregistration by phone is necessary. Preregistration is project. is required for all sessions. required. Space is limited and materials are available for up to 15 people. Wednesday @ 11:00AM - 5/24 Thursdays @ 1:00PM - 5/4 - 6/29 A Talk with your Community Affairs Knit and Quilt Club Monday @ 6:00PM - 5/8 Officer Share patterns and techniques or just Fun with Watercolors Detective Cooper will provide useful have a friendly chat while working on Artist Karl Lorenzen will teach basic information about new and current your projects. Please bring your own watercolor techniques, and participants issues in the community, offer safety supplies. We provide a sewing machine. will take home a beautiful painting advice, give out handouts with helpful they have created at the end of the information to share, and, have a Q & A Thursday @ 2:00PM - 5/4 session. No experience is necessary. All session with the group. A Short Trip Through American Art materials will be provided. In this 3-session program, Karen Wednesday @ 2:00PM - 5/24 Fitzgerald will present an overview Thursdays @ 3:00PM - 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, Laughter at the Library of artwork through the lens of North 6/1, 6/8, 6/15 Special Services presents comedian America. Each session will deal with Chair Yoga Mark Brier, who shares his unique a specific time period, examining Certified instructor Didi Tapomaya humor, including jokes, anecdotes and artwork as well as parallel economic, teaches participants basic yoga impressions, in a fun-filled program. social and political trends. Register at techniques, breathing and relaxation the library or by phone 718-831-8636 exercises with guided visualization. Wednesdays @ 2:00PM - 5/31, 6/14 Space is limited. Please register at the Adult Book Discussion Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, Glen Oaks Library, 718-831-8636 Adult Book Discussion selections: May, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29 31 @ 2 pm “ Train” By Christina Moving For Life: Dance Exercise for All Thursdays @ 5:30PM - 5/11, 5/25, 6/8, Baker Kline June, 14 @ 2 pm “ Re Jane” Moving for Life incorporates dance 6/22 By Patricia Park and Qi Gong, accompanied by different Meditation Club types of music to accentuate the body- See “Bellerose,” 5/4. Saturdays @ 12PM - 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 mind connection. Saturday Afternoon Movie Wednesdays @ 1:00PM - 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, This month we will screen the Fridays @ 1:00PM - 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28 following films: June 3rd, “Loving” @ 12 6/2, 6/9, 6/16 Creative Aging Collage Memory pm, Rated PG-13 June 10th, “Priceless” @ English Conversation Classes Project 12 pm, Rated PG-13 June 17th, “Far from Adults improve their English through Creative Aging Collage/Memoir the Madding Crowd” @ 12 pm, Rated PG group conversations about everyday Art Project with teaching artist -13 June 24th, “American Pastoral” @12 topics. Richard Estrin. Eight sessions and pm, Rated R. a culminating event. Registration required. Call Glen Oaks Library 718- 831-8636

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Monday @ 6:00PM - 6/5 Monday @ 5:00PM - 5/15 stroke, and the incidence of stroke has Beaded Bracelet Workshop for It’s Never Too Early (or Too Late) To drastically increased in the last decade. Adults Plan for Your Child’s College Education In this presentation, Dr. Irina Belman, Learn how to design your own beaded Gain insight into developing the right M.D., will discuss how to reduce the bracelet. Preregistration is required. strategy for you and your child to get risk of stroke and review advances in Space is limited. into the college of their dreams and to treatment. ease the financial burden of a college GLENDALE education. Arnold Davis has conducted Tuesdays @ 3:30PM - 6/13, 6/27 78-60 73 Place, 718-821-4980 presentations on college admissions and Origami Kusudama Flower Making for financing at high schools, secondary Adults Thursday @ 1:30PM - 5/11 schools and primary schools in the We will be making kusudama flowers Find the Hidden Artist in You Midwest and regional New York. and bouquets. Artist Doug LeBlang shares tips and techniques in this painting Tuesday @ 1:00PM - 5/16 HOLLIS workshop for adults of all ages. Afternoon Film Screening: Loving 202-05 Hillside Avenue, 718-465-7355 No art experience is necessary. The story of Richard and Mildred Preregistration is required. Space is Loving, an interracial couple, whose Mondays @ 12:30PM - 5/1, 5/8 limited and materials are available for challenge of their anti-miscegenation Introduction to Computers up to 15 people. arrest for their in Virginia led Introduction to Computers to a legal battle that would end at the US ●● May 1, 2017 @ Introduction to the Thursday @ 1:30PM - 5/11 Supreme Court. (Rated PG-13) Internet Fun with Watercolors ●● May 8, 2017 @ Learn basic computer Artist Karl Lorenzen will teach basic Thursday @ 5:00PM - 5/18 skills and learn to search the watercolor techniques. No experience Hillcrest After Dark Films: The internet. is necessary. All materials will be Dressmaker provided. Based on Rosalie Ham’s best selling Monday @ 4:00PM - 5/1 novel, “The Dressmaker” is the story of Monday Adult Movie Wednesday @ 12:00PM - 5/17 femme fatale Tilly Dunnage (played by Come and enjoy an afternoon movie. Chair Yoga with Miriam Kate Winslet) who returns to her small See “Cambria Heights,” 5/3. home town in the country to right the Thursdays @ 3:00PM - 5/4, 5/18 wrongs of the past. Love, revenge and Adult Coloring Get Together HILLCREST haute couture. Rated R (119 mins) Coloring is not just for kids! Join us to 187-05 Union Turnpike, 718-454-2786 enjoy a relaxing and creative way to Thursday @ 2:00PM - 5/25 express yourself. We’ll provide coloring Mondays @ 9:30AM - 5/1, 5/8 Free Film Screenings: The Long Walk sheets and pencils. Bring a friend and WANY Group at Hillcrest CL Home come join the fun! We Are New York English Please join us for a free film screening: conversation group. The Long Walk Home Thursday, May 25, Mondays @ 6:30PM - 5/8, 5/15, 5/22 2-4PM Meditation Workshop Series for Adults Tuesdays @ 3:30PM - 5/2, 5/23 Vajra Henderson teaches participants Origami Tulip and Flower Pot Making Tuesday @ 3:30PM - 5/30, simple but effective techniques for Adults Thursday @ 3:30PM - 6/22 for transcending limitations and We will be making tulip flowers and Coloring Fun for Adults discovering their true potential, and flower pots to hold the tulips. Coloring can be fun. It also can help shows them how to integrate these create focus and encourage mindfulness. ancient and powerful techniques into Tuesday @ 2:00PM - 5/9 Let’s get together and have some their daily life. Free Film Screenings: Lincoln coloring fun. We will provide coloring Please join us for a free film screening: sheets, coloring pencils and music. Thursday @ 4:30PM - 5/11 Lincoln Tuesday, May 9, 2-4:30PM Flower Arrangements by Anna Kao Tuesday @ 2:00PM - 6/6 See “Bayside,” 5/18. Thursday @ 2:30PM - 5/11 Classic Movies: Edge of the City Ladino Music Transformed from Please join us for a free classic movie Mondays @ 4:00PM - 5/15, 6/19 Yesterday to Today screening: Edge of the City Tuesday, Adult Book Club International Ladino (Judeo-Spanish) June 6, 2-3:30PM We will be reading and discussing the singer/songwriter Sarah Aroeste following books on the following dates: weaves stories from her personal Thursday @ 4:00PM - 6/8 “Black Man in a White Coat” by Damon family history, together with song, in Stroke Prevention (in Russian) Tweedy on May 15, “Snow Flower and this multi-media presentation. National health statistics indicate that the Secret Fan” by Lisa See on June 19. hypertension increases the risk of

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Thursday @ 6:00PM - 5/18 JACKSON HEIGHTS Our annual “Spring Into Exercise” series Making Jewelry by Quilling: A Crafts 35-51 81 Street, 718-899-2500 has taken on a different look to empower Workshop for Adults you and your family to enjoy your health. Phyllis Ger teaches participants how Saturday @ 3:00PM - 5/6 to roll and glue special paper to form Latin Jazz Coalition featuring Friday @ 7:30PM - 6/9; Friday @ 8:15PM - 6/9 unique jewelry. Preregistration is Demetrios Kastaris Langston Hughes Black Music Month required. Materials are provided. Trombonist/composer Demetrios Celebration Presents: Eric Roberson Kastaris leads the Latin Jazz Coalition, Join us as we celebrate African-American Mondays @ 4:00PM - 6/5, 6/12 with rhythms like the rumba, son- Music Appreciation Month with a Monday Movie Matinee montuno, bembé, guajira and more. performance by 2x Grammy Nominated Monday Movie Matinee Come and Singer/Songwriter Eric Roberson + Enjoy a Monday Afternoon Movie! Saturday @ 3:00PM - 5/20 His LIVE Band! Tickets available at ●● June 5, 2017 - “Fences”. Meet the Authors: Christopher Mari Eventbrite. Registration is required. ●● June 12 - “Doctor Strange”. “Fences”. and Jeremy K. Brown Science fiction with adventure, infuse Saturdays @ 2:00PM - 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 Wednesdays @ 4PM - 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, excitement in the co-authored “Ocean Introduction to Microsoft Word (in Spanish) 6/28 of Storms” and a post-apocalyptic Learn how to create a document and work Beginning a Business- Spring landscape and a small remnant of with tables. Participants should have Services humanity surviving on a strange beach basic computer skills and must attend all A four-part series about starting your start the path to discovery in “The 3 classes. Preregistration is required in own business. Beach Head”, Mari’s recently published person at the Langston Hughes Library solo novel. Books will be available for Reference Desk beginning Saturday, June Thursday @ 6:00PM - 6/8 sale and signing. 3 at 10 a.m. Make Stylish Handbags from Recycled Jeans with Bengali Artist Friday @ 4:00PM - 6/9 Monday @ 4:00PM - 6/12 Shahnaz Begum Know Your Rights: MOIA Services & Conozca Su Derecho: Beneficios y See “Bellerose,” 5/11. Tenants Rights Recursos Públicos en Español See “Bayside,” 6/13. Topics: • Human Rights Law •Public HOWARD BEACH Benefits and Resources •Education, 92-06 156 Avenue, 718-641-7086 LANGSTON HUGHES Healthcare, Language Access 100-01 Northern Blvd., 718-651-1100 Saturday @ 2:30PM - 5/6 Monday @ 6:00PM - 6/26 “Saving Jamaica Bay”: Documentary Saturdays @ 2:00PM - 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 Move It and Make It! Zumba with Miriam Film Screening and Discussion with Computers for Beginners (In Spanish) Acevedo Producer Daniel Hendrick Learn how to turn on your computer and Our annual “Spring Into Exercise” series Jamaica Bay had become a dumping write an email. Participants must attend has taken on a different look to empower ground for garbage, sewage and even all 3 classes. Preregistration is required you and your family to enjoy your health. dead bodies until citizen action and in person beginning May 6. Join us for a series of Health and Wellness the growing awarness of the role of workshops at the Langston Hughes urban nature in protecting our cities Thursday @ 4:00PM - 5/18 Community Library and Cultural Center. from the effects of climate change Growing Plants in Your Apartments (in led to efforts to overcome a century Spanish) LAURELTON of neglect. Join us for a screening Learn how to repot a plant, make a one- 134-26 225 Street, 718-528-2822 of “Saving Jamaica Bay” and a pot indoor herb garden, keep plants conversation with the producer Daniel healthy, use hanging pots for air plants Mondays @ 1:00PM - 5/1, 5/15, 6/5, 6/19 Hendrick. and grow a mint plant. Adult Craft Time Join us for simple fun and crafts that Saturday @ 3:00PM - 5/20 Mondays @ 6:00PM - 6/5, 6/12, everyone can learn. Variety Show Wednesday @ 4:30PM - 5/24 See “Briarwood,” 6/2. Move It and Make It! Zumba with Mondays @ 1:00PM - 5/1 - 6/26 Miriam Acevedo Adult Color Me Calm Club “For Older Monday @ 5:30PM - 5/22 Our annual “Spring Into Exercise” series Adults” Howard Beach Book Club has taken on a different look to empower Come and join us for an hour of delightful Join us for a discussion of All the you and your family to enjoy your coloring, relaxing music and a spot of tea. Missing Girls by Megan Miranda. health. Wednesdays @ 11:30AM - 5/3 - 6/28 Thursday @ 2:30PM - 5/25 Wednesdays @ 4:30PM - 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/28 Movie Matinee “The Classics” Flower Arrangements by Anna Kao Move It and Make It! Tai Chi with Dino Join us as we bring back great memories See “Bayside,” 5/18. Blanche with classic films.

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Thursdays @ 1:30PM - 5/4 - 6/29 Thursday @ 6:00PM - 5/11 when we focus on a particular activity, Senior Art Therapy Hip Hop Meets Jazz we focus on it and not on our worries. Join us for a variety of simple yet Poets, rappers, and jazz are two Coloring generates wellness, quietness unique art projects. Each week we art forms that are more alike than and also stimulates brain areas will start a new project; rock painting, different. The Eric Lemon Ensemble related to motor skills, the senses and jewelry making and canvas paintings, illustrates how the new urban sounds creativity. with lots of time to chat. of the 1940’s bebop with Bird, Dizzy and Monk created a bridge to today’s hip Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 5/4 - 6/29 Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 5/4 - 6/29 hop and R&B. ShapeUp NYC: Low Impact Quilting Club Dancercise for Adults Join our weekly quilting club for tips Saturday @ 11:00AM - 5/13 Instructor Zaneifa Mycoosingh and tricks. Laughter at the Library leads this exercise class, low impact Special Services presents comedian aerobics combined with dance moves Thursdays @ 6:15PM - 5/4 - 6/29 Mark Brier, who shares his unique to emphasize toning and cardio while Laurelton Quilting Club humor, including jokes, anecdotes and burning calories. Space is limited. The quilting history of African impressions, in a fun-filled program. Participation is on a first-come, first- Americans is nearly as old as the served basis history of our country itself, and is part Monday @ 6:30PM - 5/15 of our American cultural heritage. To Music Everywhere Saturday @ 3:00PM - 5/6 keep that culture alive, we are offering Angela Wildflower made her Broadway Flower Arrangements by Anna Kao a quilting program for the public. Space debut in “Motown the Musical” and See “Bayside,” 5/18. is limited. Preregistration is required. brings her own ensemble in this poetic tribute to Rhythm and Blues, from Monday @ 6:00PM - 5/8 Fridays @ 10:30AM - 5/5 - 6/9 vintage 40s to current Billboard top Make Stylish Handbags from Recycled Beginning Mahjong 100s. Jeans with Bengali Artist Shahnaz Have you ever wanted to join a Begum mahjong game but didn’t know how Thursday @ 4:00PM - 5/18 See “Bellerose,” 5/11. to play? Here’s your chance to learn! A Talk with your Community Affairs Donna Miller-Small will teach you the Officer Monday @ 2:00PM - 5/15 skills for beginning play. Beginners and Detective Cooper will provide useful Foot Jewelry Workshop for Adults experienced players are both welcome. information about new and current See “Arverne,” 6/1. This is a sequential 6 session class. issues in the community, offer safety Register on 718-528-2822 advice, give out handouts with helpful Monday @ 5:30PM - 6/5 information to share, and, have a Q & A Shakespeare in Queens: “Love’s Fridays @ 10:30AM - 5/5 - 6/30 session with the group. Labour’s Lost” Knit and Crochet Club Titan Theatre Company presents a Join a fun group of individuals that Mondays @ 6:00PM - 5/22, 6/26 staged reading of Shakespeare’s “Love love to knit, crochet and exchange Laurelton Reading Society Labour’s Lost”. patterns. Book lovers, please come and join the Laurelton Reading Society! Each LEFRAK CITY Fridays @ 11:30AM - 5/5 - 6/30 month we will select, read and discuss 98-30 57 Avenue, 718-592-7677 Seniors Games and More a particular book. Upcoming book Join us for scrabble, chess, checkers, titles will be selected at our monthly Saturday @ 2:00PM - 5/6 backgammon and much more. meetings. Any questions, please call Adult Coloring Club the Adult Reference Desk at Laurelton Stop in and join us for a relaxing Saturday @ 2:00PM - 5/6 library 718-528-2822. afternoon of coloring. Dynamic Great Music from the ‘30s to the ‘70s coloring sheets and coloring supplies Guitarist Eddie Lee Isaacs and friends Saturdays @ 3:00PM - 5/27, 6/17, 6/24 will be provided, or you can bring your bring back memories with favorites like Senior Karaoke own. “Autumn Leaves,” “Misty” and “Body Remember those old familiar tunes, and Soul,” made great by performers join us for fun and laughs as we sing Mondays @ 1:00PM - 5/8, 6/5 including Louis Prima, Ray Charles and the lyrics that make us smile. Adult Crafts Willie Nelson, mixed with a little rock Sign up to create useful and decorative ‘n’ roll. LEFFERTS crafts to take home. Call or stop by the 103-34 Lefferts Boulevard, 718-843-5950 branch to sign up. Space is limited. Wednesdays @ 1PM - 5/10, 5/24, 6/7, 6/21 May 8-Decopauge Coasters June Adult Book Bingo Mondays @ 6:00PM - 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 5-Rainbow Bracelets Join us for two times the challenge Therapy Zone Adult Coloring with Book Bingo! Coloring helps us de-stress because

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Thursday @ 6:00PM - 5/11 Monday @ 6:15PM - 5/15 MIDDLE VILLAGE Laughter at the Library Laughter at the Library 72-31 Metropolitan Avenue, 718-326-1390 Special Services presents comedian Special Services presents comedian Mark Brier, who shares his unique Mark Brier, who shares his unique Tuesday @ 2:30PM - 5/2 humor, including jokes, anecdotes and humor, including jokes, anecdotes and Flower Arrangements by Anna Kao impressions, in a fun-filled program. impressions, in a fun-filled program. See “Bayside,” 5/18.

Fridays @ 1:00PM - 5/12, 5/26, 6/9, 6/23 Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 5/18, 6/15 Thursdays @ 2:00PM - 5/4 - 6/29 Friday Movie Matinee Blood Pressure Screenings Thursday Movie Matinee ●● May 12- Loving May 26- La La Land We have partnered with The Floating Join us for Thursday Movie Matinee for ●● June 9- Fences June 23- Arrival Hospital to offer free Blood Pressure Adults. Screenings and information on ●● 5/4-Some Like It Hot, 5/11-Chinatown, Thursday @ 4:30PM - 6/1 healthcare services. ●● 5/18-The Night of the Living Dead Black Experience Film Discussion (Original), Join us for a film and panel discussion Monday @ 5:30PM - 6/19 ●● 5/25-Roman Holiday, 6/1-The regarding contemporary issues Flower Arrangements by Anna Kao Adventures of Robin Hood, impacting the black community. The See “Bayside,” 5/18. 6/8-Double Indemnity, featured film is the documentary “13th”. ●● 6/15-Enter the Dragon, MASPETH ●● 6/22-Dr. Strangelove, LONG ISLAND CITY 69-70 Grand Avenue, 718-639-5228 ●● 6/29-The Quiet Man 37-44 21 Street, 718-752-3700 Thursday @ 2:00PM - 5/18 Tuesdays @ 3:15PM - 5/9, 6/6 Mondays @ 10:00AM - 5/1 - 6/26, Find the Hidden Artist in You Share your Stories: Creative Writing Wednesdays @ 10:00AM - 5/3 - 6/28, Artist Doug LeBlang shares techniques Workshop Fridays @ 10:00AM - 5/5 - 6/30 in this painting workshop for adults In this creative writing workshop, we IDNYC at the Long Island City of all ages. Prereg required. Materials will explore and discover our creative Community Library available for up to 15 people. writing skills. This workshop is open Come to Long Island City Community to all writers (Ages 18+) of all genres, Library to get your IDNYC card! Apply Thursday @ 2:00PM - 5/18 backgrounds and experience levels. on the second floor inside the Adult Fun with Watercolors Writing prompts will be provided. Learning Center. Artist Karl Lorenzen will teach basic watercolor techniques. No experience Wednesday @ 2:00PM - 5/17 Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, is necessary. All materials will be Someone to Watch over Me 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22 provided. Jazz vocalist Lois Bruno performs the Shape Up NYC: Cardio Sculpt for music and songs made great by George Adults Saturday @ 10:15AM - 5/20 Gershwin. Instructor Susie Nin leads a total body Book Discussion Group workout fitness class that addresses Join us for our monthly book discussion. Tuesday @ 3:00PM - 5/23 muscle strength and endurance while Ask the Pharmacist keeping the heart rate. Bring a towel Thursdays @ 2:30PM - 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22 Bring your prescriptions, vitamins, and bottle of water. Space is limited. Introduction to Tai Chi with Kevin M. over-the-counter medicines, herbal Participation is on a first-come, first- Sullivan supplements and a list of your served basis. Instructor Kevin M. Sullivan teaches questions to ask the pharmacist. Learn participants a gentle form of martial what medications you are taking and Fridays @ 10:00AM - 5/5, 5/19 arts often referred to as “meditation in why and get tips on how to remember Saturday @ 10:00AM - 5/27 motion.” Preregistration is required. to take your medicines. Introduction to Email This class aims to create a cooperative MCGOLDRICK MITCHELL-LINDEN learning environment for all adult 155-06 Roosevelt Ave. (off Northern 31-32 Union Street, 718-539-2330 participants. Students will learn how Blvd), 718-461-1616 to create an email account and attach a Mondays @ 2:00PM - 5/1 - 6/26 file. Pre-registration is not required. Thursday @ 2:00PM - 5/11 ESOL Conversation Group Origami Workshop for Adults Join us for an ESOL conversation group. Monday @ 6:15PM - 5/8 Learn origami techniques from origami Practice your English-speaking skills Painting for Adults master Kazuyo Mizukami. through basic conversation. This group Come join us and relax while painting is for students with a basic knowledge a masterpiece! Get in touch with your of English. creative side at this program for adults.

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Tuesdays @ 10:30AM - 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, Justice” (2016); Sophie” by Ronald H Balson. Copies 5/23, 6/6 ●● 6/30: “Suicide Squad” (2017). available at the circulation desk. Computer Class For Beginners Bring your lunch and enjoy it while See “Astoria,” 5/9. watching the movie. Seating is limited Tuesdays @ 10:15AM - 5/2, 5/9, 6/6, 6/13, and available first-come, first-served. 6/20 Wednesdays @ 2:00PM - 5/3 - 6/28 Ipad Class - Basics (Ebooks/ Mahjong Club NORTH FOREST PARK Audiobooks and Email) Join in the fun of Mahjong in our non- 98-27 Metropolitan Avenue, 718-261-5512 Come and learn the basics of using your instructional weekly session. iPad, such as downloading ebooks/ Monday @ 2:30PM - 5/1 audiobooks and checking your e-mail. Thursdays @ 1:00PM - 5/4 - 6/29 Flower Arrangements by Anna Kao Knitting Club See “Bayside,” 5/18. Thursday @ 5:30PM - 5/4 Knitters of all skill levels are welcome Flower Arrangements by Anna Kao to share patterns and techniques, or Tuesdays @ 1:00PM - 5/2 - 6/27 See “Bayside,” 5/18. just meet with other knitters while Adult Coloring Time working on projects. Please bring your Come join the new coloring craze! Thursday @ 2:00PM - 5/18 own supplies. Some materials will be provided or you Origami Workshop for Adults can bring your own. Learn origami techniques from origami Thursdays @ 1:30PM - 5/4 - 6/8 master Kazuyo Mizukami. Device Help Fridays @ 10:00AM - 5/5 - 6/16 If you’re having trouble with a device ShapeUp NYC: Dance Fitness Monday @ 5:30PM - 6/5 you use at home, bring it in and we will Instructor Shirlyn Diego-Lucas teaches Book Discussion help you learn to navigate and become easy-to-follow dance steps to increase Join us for a discussion of “Before the more familiar with the functions. cardiovascular fitness and tone your Fall” by Noah Hawley. Copies available body. Space is limited. Participation is at the circulation desk. Thursday @ 2:00PM - 5/4 on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn Chinese Traditional Paper OZONE PARK Cutting Saturday @ 2:00PM - 5/13 92-24 Rockaway Blvd., 718-845-3127 Ming Liang Lu will demonstrate paper Anema e Core: Italian-American cutting, an ancient Chinese art form Favorites Monday @ 6:00PM - 6/5 dating from the Han dynasty. In this Jazz Vocalist Lois Bruno serenades the Herbs & Spices: Flavor AND a hands-on workshop, participants will afternoon with a classic selection of Nutritional Boost learn how to do zodiac and animal Italian-American songs you are sure Your favorite herbs and spices don’t just designs. to enjoy. Hear songs by Sinatra, Tony pump up the flavor. They might also Bennett and Dean Martin. have powerful health benefits. Come Fridays @ 12:30PM - 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 learn about some common herbs, spices Marvel Movies Matinee Monday @ 6:00PM - 5/22 and supplements and the ways they May is Marvel Movies Matinee Month. North Forest Park Book Discussion might improve health from a Registered Adults are invited to screenings of Join the North Forest Park Book Dietitian Nutritionist from New York- these blockbuster Marvel movies. discussion group as we discuss Presbyterian/Queens. ●● 5/5: “Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014); Malcolm Gladwell’s “Blink: The Power ●● 5/12: “Doctor Strange” (2016); of Thinking Without Thinking.” Tuesdays @ 4PM - 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 ●● 5/19: “Avengers: Age of Ultron” (2015); Adult Computer Classes ●● 5/26: “Captain America: Civil War” Thursday @ 2:00PM - 6/15 Adults are welcome at our classes (2016). Learn Chinese Traditional Paper on computer basics, Microsoft Word Bring your lunch and enjoy it while Cutting and the Internet. Space is limited and watching the movie. Seating is limited Ming Liang Lu will demonstrate paper preregistration is required in person. and available first-come, first-served. cutting, an ancient Chinese art form dating from the Han dynasty. In this Thursday @ 2:00PM - 6/15 Fridays @ 12:30PM - 6/2 - 6/30 hands-on workshop, participants will Billy Joel Meets Barbra Streisand Summer Superheroes Matinee learn how to do zodiac and animal Jazz vocalist Lois Bruno performs June is Summer Superheroes Matinee designs. the music made great by two of the Month. Adults are invited to screenings most dynamic singers of all time of these blockbuster DC Superheroes NORTH HILLS with memorable selections like “New movies. 57-04 Marathon Parkway, 718-225-3550 York State of Mind,” “Piano Man,” ●● 6/2: “The Dark Knight” (2008); “Somewhere,””Don’t Rain on My Parade” ●● 6/9: “The Dark Knight Rises” (2012); Monday @ 5:30PM - 5/1 and more. ●● 6/16: “Man of Steel” (2013); Book Discussion ●● 6/23: “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Join us for a discussion of “Saving

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Thursday @ 2:00PM - 6/29 POMONOK Wednesday @ 2:00PM - 5/17 Beaded Bracelet Workshop for Adults 158-21 Jewel Avenue, 718-591-4343 Adult Book Club: “Sycamore Row” by Learn how to design your own beaded John Grisham bracelet. Preregistration is required. Wednesdays @ 1:00PM - 5/3 - 6/28 Join us for a discussion of this great Space is limited. Mahjong for Beginners thriller! Seth Hubbard is a wealthy Mahjong, anyone? Join us and learn man dying of lung cancer. He trusts no PENINSULA about this fun game at Mahjong for one. Before he hangs himself from a 92-25 Rockaway Beach Blvd., 718-634-1110 Beginners. sycamore tree, Hubbard leaves a new, handwritten, will. It is an act that drags Monday @ 6:00PM - 5/1 Wednesdays @ 2:00PM - 5/3 - 6/28 his adult children, his maid, and Jake Foot Jewelry Workshop for Adults Mahjong Club into a conflict as riveting and dramatic See “Arverne,” 6/1. Whether you’re skilled at the game or as the murder trial that made Brigance have just watched from the sidelines one of Ford County’s most notorious Tuesdays @ 10:30AM - 5/2 - 6/20, but would like to learn to play, the citizens, just three years earlier Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 5/3 - 6/21 Pomonok Mahjong Club, which meets Computer Classes for Beginners Wednesday afternoons, is a great place Mondays @ 5:00PM - 5/22, 6/26 Come learn basic computer skills. to meet people, engage in conversation Monday Movies You will learn how to use a computer, and exercise your ability to strategize. Join us for the screening of the following search for information on the Internet, movies: La La Land - 5/22/17 Nocturnal create emails, write a letter and become Wednesday @ 2:00PM - 5/24 Animals - 6/26/17 familiar with social media Book Discussion Group We meet once a month to read and Fridays @ 12:00PM - 6/2, 6/9, 6/16 Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 5/4, 6/1 discuss a great book. Introduction to Basic Computer Book Discussion Group ●● 12/28: Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Learn basic computer skills such as how Books can be checked out of the library Kelly to use the mouse, keyboard, toolbar and prior to each meeting. Selections are: ●● 1/25: The Bookshop on the Corner by how to operate windows. Library card ●● 5/4: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Jenny Colgan and preregistration are required. Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer ●● 2/15: The Secrets of Midwives by ●● 6/1: Middlesex by Jeffery Eugenides Sally Hepworth Monday @ 5:00PM - 6/5 ●● 7/6: The Paris Wife by Paula McLain ●● 3/22: Karolina’s Twins by Ronald H. Monday Movie - “Loving” (PG-13) ●● 8/3: The Art of Racing in the Rain by Balson Join us as we watch the Oscar- Garth Stein ●● 4/26: Faithful by Alice Hoffman nominated film, “Loving”. An interracial ●● 5/24: Small Great Things by Jodi couple fight Virginia’s miscegenation Saturdays @ 10:00AM - 5/6 - 6/24 Picoult laws, and their case reaches the Knitting Club Supreme Court. Join us and learn to knit! POPPENHUSEN 121-23 14 Avenue, 718-359-1102 QUEENS VILLAGE Saturdays @ 12:00PM - 5/6 - 6/10 94-11 217 Street, 718-776-6800 ShapeUp NYC: Just Keep Moving Thursdays @ 2PM - 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25 Instructor Alice Ostrowsky leads Introduction to Tai Chi with Jenny Mondays @ 1:30PM - 5/1 - 6/19 this low impact aerobics class Kim Knit and Crochet Club choreographed to music that aims to Instructor Jenny Kim teaches Bring your supplies and make new increase cardiovascular health while participants a gentle form of martial friends at this crafts group for adults! reducing the stress on joints and feet. arts often referred to as “meditation in Participants will perform exercises that motion”. preregistration is required for Mondays @ 5:30PM - 5/1 - 6/26, Thursdays will improve muscle mass and mobility each session. @ 5:30PM - 5/4 - 6/29 and also strengthen and tone the abs. Chess Club Fridays @ 12:00PM - 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 Practice your chess skills with other Wednesdays @ 2:00PM - 5/17, 6/14 Introduction to Basic Computer adults. Afternoon Book Club Learn basic computer skills such We are starting an afternoon Book Club. as how to use the mouse, keyboard, Thursday @ 6:00PM - 5/4 Here are our selections: toolbar and how to operate windows. Design Your Own Lace Bracelet ●● 5/17: Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Library card and preregistration are Phyllis Ger shows how to give an Kingsolver required. ordinary cuff bracelet a chic designer ●● 6/14: Swing Time by Zadie Smith look using vintage lace accented with ●● 7/19: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Monday @ 2:30PM - 5/8 crystals. Materials will be provided. Lacks by Rebecca Skloot Flower Arrangements by Anna Kao Space is limited. Preregistration is ●● 8/16: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar See “Bayside,” 5/18. required. Wao by Junot Diaz

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Fridays @ 10:00AM - 5/5 - 6/30 REGO PARK Saturdays @ 1:00PM - 5/6 - 6/24 STARs: Senior Theater Acting 91-41 63 Drive, 718-459-5140 The Daily Puzzle Repertory The library makes puzzles available to Calling all older adults! Join our Mondays @ 1:30PM - 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, adults every day. galaxy of STARs and perform 6/5, 6/12 theatrical works at the library with a ShapeUp NYC: Chair Yoga Mondays @ 5:00PM - 5/1 - 6/26 great group of people! Instructor Melissa Siegel leads this ShapeUp NYC: Body Rock beginner level chair-based class with Instructor Donna James leads this Wednesday @ 3:00PM - 5/10 a focus on getting more in touch with fitness class designed to get your Movie Afternoon the body through breathing and body “Body Rockin” with a fusion of cardio- This month’s selection is “Fences” flexibility exercises. Participants should based dance and aerobic moves while (2016, PG-13). wear comfortable clothing and a smile! groovin’ to some vibrant, soulful Participation is on a first-come, first- beats. Wear comfortable clothes and Tuesdays @ 11:00AM - 5/16, 5/23 served basis. sneakers; bring a water bottle and Internet for Beginners towel. Space is limited. Participation is Learn the basics of navigating the Tuesday @ 1:30PM - 5/2 on a first-come, first-served basis. Internet. Participants should know Painting on Glass how to use a computer, keyboard, and See “Bayside,” 5/11. Tuesdays @ 12:00PM - 5/2 - 6/27 mouse. Preregistration and a valid Richmond Hill Quilters Queens Library card are required. Wednesday @ 1:30PM - 5/3 The Quilters meet on Tuesdays at noon. Making Jewelry by Quilling: A Crafts Wednesday @ 2:00PM - 5/17 Workshop for Adults Wednesday @ 3:00PM - 5/3 Book Discussion Group Phyllis Ger teaches participants how Laughter at the Library We will discuss “Ordinary People” by to roll and glue special paper to form Special Services presents comedian Judith Guest. unique jewelry which can then be Mark Brier, who shares his unique embellished with sequins or crystals humor, including jokes, anecdotes and Thursday @ 6:00PM - 5/25 if desired. Preregistration is required. impressions, in a fun-filled program. Make Stylish Handbags from Space is limited. Materials are provided. Recycled Jeans with Bengali Artist Thursdays @ 5:00PM - 5/4, 5/11 Shahnaz Begum Saturday @ 2:30PM - 5/6 Zumba Gold Workshop See “Bellerose,” 5/11. Telling the Art Deco Story of Rego Park Zumba Gold uses dance moves mixed Did you know that Rego Park has a with exercise for an effective low- Thursday @ 6:00PM - 6/8 rich and exciting history told through impact workout. Wear loose clothing Laughter at the Library its beautiful and special Art Deco and sneakers. Preregistration by phone Special Services presents comedian buildings? Discover the neighborhood’s is required for all sessions. Mark Brier, who shares his unique fascinating Art Deco architecture humor, including jokes, anecdotes and and design of the 1930s and 40s with Fridays @ 3:00PM - 5/5, 5/12 impressions, in a fun-filled program. a slide illustrated talk presented by I Remember ... architectural historian and licensed tour Share your memories, express yourself, Tuesdays @ 11:00AM - 6/13, 6/20 guide Matt Postal. tell your story. This discussion group Introduction to Email will be led by freelance writer/ Learn how to create and navigate Saturday @ 2:00PM - 6/10 librarian, Judy Kamilhor. Judy uses an email account, log on, send Billy Joel Meets Barbra Streisand story starters to help spark your and receive messages, and attach Jazz vocalist Lois Bruno performs memory and imagination. This is a fun documents. Participants must have the music made great by two of the and interactive group. basic computer skills. Preregistration most dynamic singers of all time and a valid Queens Library card are with memorable selections like “New Tuesdays @ 2:30PM - 5/16 - 6/20 required. York State of Mind,” “Piano Man,” Chair Yoga “Somewhere,””Don’t Rain on My Parade” Certified instructor Didi Tapomaya Wednesday @ 2:00PM - 6/14 and more. teaches participants basic yoga Book Discussion Group techniques, breathing and relaxation We will discuss “The Invention of RICHMOND HILL exercises with guided visualization. Wings” by Sue Monk Kidd. 118-14 Hillside Avenue, 718-849-7150 Space is limited. Please register at the Richmond Hill Library 718-849-7150 Wednesday @ 3:00PM - 6/28 Mondays @ 1:00PM - 5/1 - 6/26, Movie Afternoon Tuesdays @ 1:00PM - 5/2 - 6/27, Thursday @ 2:00PM - 5/18 This month’s selection is “Passengers” Wednesdays @ 1:00PM - 5/3 - 6/28, Social Security Administration (2016, PG-13). Thursdays @ 1:00PM - 5/4 - 6/29, The Social Security Administration Fridays @ 1:00PM - 5/5 - 6/30, provides people with the knowledge

52 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE ProgramsPrograms for for All Adults Ages and tools they can use throughout their Monday @ 6:30PM - 5/8 Saturday @ 3:30PM - 5/6 working lives: if they become disabled, Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Mother’s Day Mason Jars at retirement, and for their survivors. Mariachi Tapatío de Álvaro Paulino Make your mother a special gift! Join Presentation and Q&A led by Nilsa Founded in 1983, Mariachi Tapatio de us to make handmade gifts for Mother’s Henriquez. Álvaro Paulino, under the direction of Day. Mason jars, paint and decorations Puebla-born Mexican Álvaro Paulino, will be provided just bring your Thursday @ 6:00PM - 5/18 is considered one of the finest mariachi creativity. Clay Figures, A Craft Workshop for bands in New York City. The band’s Adults music includes “corridos,” a form of Mondays @ 6:00PM - 5/8, 5/15 Create beautiful clay figures that you storytelling in song that is enjoyed by Build Your Own Websites: Become a can paint at home on your own. young and old. WordPress Power User Learn to create a WordPress site for Saturday @ 3:00PM - 6/3 Monday @ 6:30PM - 5/8 your own blog or small business! In this Latin Jazz Coalition featuring Adult Book Club Discussion 2-session course, participants will learn Demetrios Kastaris Please join us for discussion of “The the basics of webhosting and WordPress Trombonist/composer Demetrios Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace: A setup, how to create and style content, Kastaris leads the Latin Jazz Coalition, Brilliant Young Man Who Left Newark and how to navigate the administration whose music blends rhythms like the for the Ivy League” by Jeff Hobbs. area of WordPress. Register in person rumba (guaguancó), son-montuno, at the Rochdale Village Community bembé, guajira and more. Tuesday @ 11:00AM - 5/9 Library or call 718-723-4440 Intro to MS Word Tuesday @ 2:30PM - 6/27 Learn the basics to Microsoft word in Thursday @ 6:30PM - 5/11 Senior Health Chat Series @ Richmond this introductory course. Job Readiness Boot Camp Hill This series of classes will teach you RN Kathy Moran leads this discussion Mondays @ 6:00PM - 5/15, 5/22, 6/19, 6/26 how to Identify your work skills, create group for Seniors. June 27, 2017 - Introduction to Tai Chi with Kevin M. a resume and improve your interview Allergies and how to Manage them Sullivan skills. July 11, 2017 - Arthritis and Joint Instructor Kevin M. Sullivan teaches Pain, causes, symptoms and available participants a gentle form of martial Saturday @ 2:30PM - 5/20 treatment July 25, 2017 - Senior arts often referred to as “meditation in Karaoke for Older Adults Nutrition August 15, 2017 - Preventing motion.” Preregistration is required for Whether you’re a good singer or not, Falls each session. you are welcome to Rochdale’s Karaoke for Older Adults to sing along to some RIDGEWOOD Tuesday @ 10:30AM - 6/13 favorites. 20-12 Madison Street, 718-821-4770 Intro to MS Word Learn the basics to Microsoft Word in Mondays @ 6:30PM - 5/22, 6/26 Monday @ 5:30PM - 5/1 this introductory course. Rochdale Village Adult Non-Fiction Pathway to U.S Citizenship: Becoming Book Discussion Club a U.S. Citizen and Building Your Civic ROCHDALE VILLAGE Non-fiction lovers, please come and join Knowledge 169-09 137 Avenue, 718-723-4440 the Rochdale Village Adult Non-Fiction See “Cambria Heights,” 6/3. Book Discussion Club! Each month we Tuesday @ 1:30PM - 5/2 will read and discuss a non-fiction book. Mondays @ 6:30PM - 5/1, 6/5 Early Detection Education for Breast Any questions, please call the Adult Friends of Ridgewood Library Meeting and Colon Cancer Reference Desk at Rochdale Village Support the Ridgewood Library. See “Bay Terrace,” 6/29. Library, 718-723-4440.

Wednesdays @ 2:00PM - 5/3 - 5/31 Wednesday @ 2:00PM - 5/3, Thursday @ 5:30PM - 5/25 Knitting Circle Wednesday @ 10:30AM - 5/24 Spring Online Shopping Spree Have fun while learning to knit your Around The World In 90 Minutes! Join us for a fun and interactive online very own creations! Supplies will be Online Travel Booking shopping experience! Online shopping provided or you may bring your own. Join us for an interactive, hands-on is a convenient way to buy almost *Request stock photo experience! Learn how to search the anything from the comfort of your Internet for online travel deals, and home. While there are some risks with Saturdays @ 3:00PM - 5/6, 6/3, 6/17 how to successfully book a flight or shopping online, there are also many Art Workshop vacation ways to protect yourself and your Join us and explore a variety of art financial information. Learn more about mediums. No experience necessary, all Thursday @ 6:00PM - 5/4 staying safe when shopping online in adults welcome. Foot Jewelry Workshop for Adults this very informative hands on session. See “Arverne,” 6/1.

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Thursday @ 7:00PM - 6/1 Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 5/4 - 6/29 films deal with adult thematic content, Laughter at the Library Shape Up NYC: Cardio Dance Fitness parents are urged to exercise judgment Special Services presents comedian Instructor Althea Bazemore leads this as necessary. If you missed them during Mark Brier, who shares his unique fitness class that uses easy to follow their theater runs, here is your chance. humor, including jokes, anecdotes and dance moves geared at increasing impressions, in a fun-filled program. cardiovascular fitness, body toning Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 5/4 - 6/29 and burning calories. Wear loose Seaside Film Festival Thursday Monday @ 6:00PM - 6/5 clothing and sneakers. Be sure to bring Screening Flower Arrangements by Anna Kao a bottle of water. Space is limited. Appealing to every taste and interest, See “Bayside,” 5/18. Participation is first come, first served. the Seaside Film Festival consists of daily screenings from Mondays to Thursday @ 6:30PM - 6/8 Saturday @ 2:00PM - 5/20 Saturdays. All movies are shown free Job Readiness Boot Camp Chair Yoga with Miriam of charge in the meeting room, and This series of classes will teach you See “Cambria Heights,” 5/3. everyone is welcome. As some films deal how to Identify your work skills, create with adult thematic content, parents a resume and improve your interview Monday @ 6:00PM - 5/22 are urged to exercise judgment as skills. Foot Jewelry Workshop for Adults necessary. If you missed them during See “Arverne,” 6/1. their theater runs, here is your chance. Wednesday @ 1:30PM - 6/14 Flute Music from Around the World SEASIDE Fridays @ 3:00PM - 5/5 - 6/30 See “Fresh Meadows,” 6/10. 116-15 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Seaside Film Festival Friday Screening 718-634-1876 Appealing to every taste and interest, Wednesday @ 2:00PM - 6/14 the Seaside Film Festival consists of Queens Community Partners Network Monday @ 2:00PM - 5/1 daily screenings from Mondays to Meeting Foot Jewelry Workshop for Adults Saturdays. All movies are shown free An opportunity for local agencies and See “Arverne,” 6/1. of charge in the meeting room, and organizations to meet and showcase everyone is welcome. As some films deal their work, network with other Mondays @ 3:00PM - 5/1 - 6/26 with adult thematic content, parents community based organizations and Seaside Film Festival Monday are urged to exercise judgment as learn about the services and resources Screening necessary. If you missed them during they offer. Appealing to every taste and interest, their theater runs, here is your chance. the Seaside Film Festival consists of Saturday @ 10:30AM - 6/17 daily screenings from Mondays to Saturdays @ 11:00AM - 5/6 - 6/10 Daddy-Daughter Hair! Saturdays. All movies are shown free ShapeUp NYC: Ultimate Cardio/Boot Natasha Howe and stylists from Howe of charge in the meeting room, and Camp for Adults It’s Done Salon and Spa will teach dads everyone is welcome. As some films Instructor Gloria Fernandez leads this or father figures to do a simple pony deal with adult thematic content, fitness class, a total body workout tail, braid and bun. Have fun and learn parents are urged to exercise judgment system that incorporates techniques to care for your daughter’s hair! Please as necessary. If you missed them such as kicks and punches that move bring your own hairbrushes and tools. during their theater runs, here is your to a rapid pace designed to promote chance. cardiovascular fitness, strength, Monday @ 6:00PM - 6/19 muscular endurance and flexibility Music Everywhere Wednesdays @ 11:00AM - 5/3 - 6/28 using high energy and motivating Angela Wildflower made her Broadway Basic Computer Class music. Wear comfortable clothes and debut in “Motown the Musical” and Basic computer class. Need an email sneakers; bring a water bottle and towel. brings her own ensemble in this poetic account? Want to know how to search Space is limited. Participation is on a tribute to Rhythm and Blues, from the web? Afraid of mice? One of our first-come, first-served basis. vintage 40s to current Billboard top weekly classes may be right for you. 100s. Preregistration is required. Saturdays @ 2:00PM - 5/6 - 6/24 Seaside Film Festival Saturday ROSEDALE Wednesdays @ 3:00PM - 5/3 - 6/28 Screening 144-20 243 Street, 718-528-8490 Seaside Film Festival Wednesday Appealing to every taste and interest, Screening the Seaside Film Festival consists of Tuesdays @ 11:00AM - 5/2 - 6/20 Appealing to every taste and interest, daily screenings from Mondays to Basic Computer Classes for Adults the Seaside Film Festival consists Saturdays. As some films deal with adult Adults and seniors learn the basics of of daily screenings from Mondays thematic content, parents are urged to computer use. to Saturdays. All movies are shown exercise judgment as necessary. free of charge in the meeting room, and everyone is welcome. As some

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SOUTH HOLLIS Monday @ 6:00PM - 5/15 Thursday @ 6:00PM - 5/4 204-01 Hollis Avenue, 718-465-6779 Cowrie Shell Jewelry: A Crafts Make Stylish Handbags from Recycled Workshop for Adults Jeans with Bengali Artist Shahnaz Mondays @ 1:00PM - 5/1 -6/26 Pamela Isaac leads this hands-on Begum Japanese Language Self-Study Group workshop on how to create a beautiful See “Bellerose,” 5/11. こんにちは ! We will learn from a bracelet and earrings from cowrie combination of books, audio, video, and shells. Materials will be provided. Thursday @ 6:30PM - 6/22 even get Skype lessons from a native Preregistration is required. Sheltering Arms Children & Family Japanese speaker! Services. Monday @ 6:00PM - 5/22 Sheltering Arms community advisory Mondays @ 4:00PM - 5/1 - 6/26 Make Stylish Handbags from meeting. Ping Pong Club Recycled Jeans with Bengali Artist Teens or adults play ping pong! Shahnaz Begum ST. ALBANS See “Bellerose,” 5/11. 191-05 Linden Boulevard, 718-528-8196 Mondays @ 6:00PM - 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22 Adult Computer Class SOUTH JAMAICA Thursdays @ 5:00PM - 5/4, 5/11, 5/18 Beginner-level class for adults. 108-41 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, Evening Movies @ St. Albans 718-739-4088 Join us on selected Thursdays for the Mondays @ 6:00PM - 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, latest and greatest releases. 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, Thursday @ 6:00PM - 5/4 ●● 5/4 - Collateral Beauty Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, No-Sew Accent Pillows ●● 5/11 - The Magnificent Seven 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22 Petrice Wideman teaches participants ●● 5/18 - Arrival Adult Computer Class how to have fun with fabric creating Adults learn the basics in this computer home décor items without sewing! Saturdays @ 10:00AM - 5/6, 5/13 class. Space is limited to 10 participants. St. Albans Adult Coloring : Everyone is Preregistration is required. Materials Welcome Monday @ 6:00PM - 5/1 will be provided. For adults. Coloring isn’t just for kids! It can help No-Sew Accent Pillows improve concentration and stress levels. Petrice Wideman teaches participants Thursday @ 6:00PM - 6/1 Bring your pencils and get ready to have how to have fun with fabric creating Make Stylish Handbags from some fun. home décor items without sewing! Recycled Jeans with Bengali Artist Space is limited to 10 participants. Shahnaz Begum Saturday @ 2:00PM - 5/6 Preregistration is required. Materials See “Bellerose,” 5/11. Movie Saturdays @ St. Albans : will be provided. For adults. “Fences” Monday @ 5:00PM - 6/12 Join us for the latest and hottest new Wednesdays @ 11AM - 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24 Movie Night for Adults releases. 5/6 - Fences Adult Intermediate Computer Class All are welcome! Intermediate computer class. Monday @ 6:00PM - 5/8 SOUTH OZONE PARK Design Your Own Lace Bracelet Thursdays @ 12:30PM - 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 128-16 Rockaway Blvd., 718-529-1660 Phyllis Ger shows how to give an 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29 ordinary cuff bracelet a chic designer Write Now with NY Writers Coalition Mondays @ 5:00PM - 5/1 - 6/26 look using vintage lace accented with Want to get past your writers block Movie Night for Adults crystals. Materials will be provided. or just put pen to paper and see what All are welcome! Space is limited. Preregistration is happens? Join us for weekly creative required. writing workshops. Poetry, prose, Mondays @ 6:00PM - 5/1 - 6/12 theater, rhymes, and everything in ShapeUp NYC: Carib Dance Fitness Monday @ 6:00PM - 5/22 between -- all created in a single Come feel the Caribbean vibes with Book Discussion: “Americanah” by room! Open to writers of all genres, soca, reggae, and African rhythms Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie backgrounds, and experience levels. through dance fitness with instructor From the award-winning author of Snacks, writing prompts, and other Ariana Carthan. Participants will “Half of a Yellow Sun”, a dazzling new materials will be provided. work up a sweat in an hour of aerobic novel: a story of love and race centered movements mixed with dance. Wear around a young man and woman from Thursdays @ 6PM - 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25 comfortable clothes and sneakers; who face difficult choices and Adult ESL Computer Class bring a water bottle and towel. Space challenges in the countries they come to Computer class taught in Creole and is limited. Participation is on a first- call home. English for bilingual students. come, first-served basis.

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Monday @ 6:00PM - 6/5 understanding you? Is your accent Hip Hop Meets Jazz keeping you from reaching your goals? Thursday @ 6:30PM - 6/22 The Eric Lemon Ensemble illustrates Does it make it difficult to find work? A Vertical Gardens how the sounds of the 1940’s bebop Speech-language pathologist will teach Growing plants for food, aesthetics with Bird, Dizzy and Monk created a you everyday tips and techniques to or therapeutic value can be fun and bridge to today’s hip hop and R&B. help you approximate an American rewarding. Learn how to make the most English speaking style. of your limited space with Gil Lopez. Thursday @ 6:00PM - 6/8 Cowrie Shell Jewelry: A Crafts SUNNYSIDE Thursday @ 6:30PM - 6/29 Workshop for Adults 43-06 Greenpoint Avenue, 718-784-3033 DIY/Green Series: DIY Tomato Planters Pamela Isaac leads this workshop Learn how to make your own Sub- on how to create beautiful jewelry Mondays @ 3:00PM - 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22 Irrigated Planters with Gil Lopez. from cowrie shells. Materials will be Classic Movies provided. Preregistration is required. Join us for some great classic movies WHITESTONE in May! 151-10 14 Road, 718-767-8010 Monday @ 6:00PM - 6/12 ●● 5/1 - Gunga Din (1939) Make Stylish Handbags from Recycled ●● 5/8 - The Lady from Shanghai (1948) Fridays @ 1:00PM - 5/5 - 6/30 Jeans with Bengali Artist Shahnaz ●● 5/15 - Broadway Melody of 1940 Canasta Club Begum (1940) If you want to play Canasta, come and See “Bellerose,” 5/11. ●● 5/22 - Grand Hotel (1932) join our Canasta Club group. We meet on Fridays from 1-4 pm. Tuesdays @ 10:30AM - 5/2 - 6/20 Mondays @ 6:00PM - 5/1 - 6/12 Introduction to Computers Zumba Gold Workshop Saturday @ 2:00PM - 5/6 Learn basic skills to use a computer Zumba Gold uses dance moves mixed Chair Yoga with Miriam and the internet options in it. with exercise for an effective low- See “Cambria Heights,” 5/3. impact workout. Wear loose clothing STEINWAY and sneakers. Prereg required. Tuesdays @ 1:00PM - 5/9, 6/6 21-45 31 Street, 718-728-1965 Whitestone Book Club Tuesdays @ 3:00PM - 5/2 - 5/30 Book Club Discussion at Whitestone Wednesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/3, 5/10, 6/7, Introduction to Watercolor Library 6/14 See “Bay Terrace,” 5/2. Computer Lab Thursday @ 2:30PM - 5/11 Would you like to brush up on your Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 5/4 - 6/8 America the Beautiful computer skills, practice things Sunnyside Jazz vocalist Lois Bruno performs a you already know or do you simply Moving for Life incorporates dance program of patriotic songs. need more time to finish an online and Qi Gong, accompanied by different application? Come to our Computer types of music to accentuate the body- Thursday @ 2:00PM - 5/25 Lab! mind connection. Painting on Glass See “Bayside,” 5/11. Monday @ 4:00PM - 5/8 Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 5/17 Information on How to Enroll in New Sunnyside Book Club Saturday @ 3:00PM - 6/10 York State of Health Market Place--- In We will be discussing “The Life We Variety Show Arabic Bury” by Allen Eskens. See “Briarwood,” 6/2. Information on how to enroll in New York State of Health Market Place. Friday @ 3:00PM - 5/26 Monday @ 2:00PM - 6/19 Understanding and Managing your Beaded Bracelet Workshop for Adults Monday @ 6:30PM - 5/29 Credit-- In Spanish Learn how to design your own beaded Book Discussion Group: “The Brief •Understanding credit report & score bracelet. Preregistration is required. Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao” by Junot •How to build good credit •How to Space is limited. Diaz rebuild you credit, make disputes With dazzling energy and insight, WINDSOR PARK Junot Díaz immerses us in the lives Thursday @ 6:30PM - 6/15 79-50 Bell Boulevard, 718-468-8300 of our hero Oscar, his sister Lola, and Accent Reduction for Everyday their ferocious mother Belicia. Success Mondays @ 2:00PM - 5/1, 6/5 See “Steinway,” 6/19. Day Book Club Monday @ 6:00PM - 6/19 Join us for a lively discussion. 5/1: “A piece Accent Reduction for Everyday Wednesday @ 2:30PM - 6/21 of the World” by Christina Baker Kline; Success Flute Music from Around the World 6/5: “Lilac Girls” by Martha Hal Kelly. Do people have difficulty See “Fresh Meadows,” 6/10.

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Mondays @ 1:00PM - 5/22, 6/12, 6/26, Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 5/11, 6/8 Wednesdays @ 1:00PM - 5/3, 6/7, Night Book Club Thursday @ 2:00PM - 5/18 Thursday @ 1:00PM - 5/25, 5/11: “The Underground Railroad” by Movie Matinee for Adults Saturday @ 1:00PM - 6/10 Colson Whitehead; Join us as we watch “La La Land” (PG- Movie Time 6/8: “Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir” by J.D. 13 2016). Light refreshments will be ●● Wednesday, 5/3: “Loving” (2016); Vance. provided. ●● Monday, 5/22: “Fences” (2016); ●● Thursday, 5/25: “Nocturnal Animals” Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 5/18, 5/25, 6/15, Thursday @ 5:30PM - 5/25 (2016); 6/22 NYS Senator Joe Addabbo Mobile ●● Wednesday, 6/7: “Jezebel” (1938); Writer’s Group Office Hours ●● Monday, 6/12: “La La Land” (2016); We meet biweekly on Thursdays to See “Forest Hills,” 5/11. ●● Saturday, 6/10: “American Pastoral” share and discuss each other’s writing. (2016); Thursday @ 6:00PM - 6/1 ●● Monday, 6/26: “Jane Eyre” (2005). Saturday @ 2:00PM - 5/20 Bath Bombs Funny Girl: The Music of Barbra Get your craft on! Adults can make Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 5/4, 6/1 Streisand fabulous bath bombs! Watercolor Meet-Up Accomplished jazz vocalist Lois Bruno Practice your painting skills and share performs the music made great Barbra Monday @ 6:30PM - 6/12 your work with your new friends. Streisand. An Evening with Maria Brosgol Please bring your own supplies. Space Singer-songwriter and guitarist Belle- is limited. Preregistration is required. Saturday @ 3:00PM - 6/3 Skinner sings her ethereal, original Variety Show indie-folk and jazz music. Fridays @ 10:30AM - 5/5 - 6/30 See “Briarwood,” 6/2. English Conversation Group Thursday @ 2:00PM - 6/15 Improve conversation with others. Thursday @ 6:00PM - 6/29 Movie Matinee for Adults Painting on Glass Join us as we watch “Fences” (PG-13 Fridays @ 1:00PM - 5/5 - 6/30 See “Bayside,” 5/11. 2016). Light refreshments provided. Scrabble Club Test your skills and make new friends. WOODHAVEN WOODSIDE 85-41 Forest Parkway, 718-849-1010 54-22 Skillman Avenue, 718-429-4700 Saturdays @ 11:00AM - 5/6 - 6/3 Language Learning Group for Thursday @ 6:00PM - 5/4 Mondays @ 12:30PM - 5/1 - 6/19 Beginners in Mandarin Chinese Decorative Bud Vases Elementary Korean Have you ever wished you could speak Adults can have their own arts and See “Bayside,” 5/1. Mandarin Chinese? Learn how to use crafts fun! Transparent Language Online and Mondays @ 2:30PM - 5/1 - 6/26 benefit from a 10-week group learning Monday @ 6:00PM - 5/8 Tai Chi experience too! You will need a Queens Monday Night Book Club Practice together with Mirelle Netelle Library card and a computer, tablet, Join us as we discuss “The Language of beginner’s Tai Chi for health and well- or smart phone to access Transparent Flowers” by Vanessa Diffenbaugh and being. Language to do your weekly make a flower seed necklace craft. assignments. Bring your device to the Mondays @ 3:45PM - 5/1 - 6/26 first session for help in setting up your Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 5/11, 5/18, 5/25 Gentle Yoga Transparent Language Online account. Zumba with Susy Practice gentle, restorative yoga with Space is limited and preregistration is Certified Zumba instructor Susy certified instructor Mirelle Netelle. required. Bustamante leads a four-session fitness class for adults. Mondays @ 6:30PM - 5/1 - 6/26 Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 5/10, 5/24, 5/31 New York Cares Presents: Computers Basic Computer Class For Adults Tuesdays @ 11:00AM - 5/16 - 6/20 for Beginners Learn and understand the world Computer Classes Learn the basics: how to open an email of technology. Come get a solid Learn computer basics including account, navigate the Internet and use foundation and have fun in the process. Internet search, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel email. Preregistration is required and programs. Thursday @ 1:00PM - 5/11 begins on April 24th. Clay Figures, A Craft Workshop for Tuesdays @ 2:00PM - 5/2 - 6/27 Adults Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 5/17 Knitting and Crochet Create beautiful clay figures that you Know Your Rights: MOIA Services & Join us for Knitting and Crochet! Basic can paint at home on your own. Tenants Rights skills are required. Participants will See “Bayside,” 6/13. select their own project and work on it.

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Wednesdays @ 5:00PM - 5/3 - 6/28 Fridays @ 2:30PM - 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 Wednesday @ 3:30PM - 5/17 Balsoma: Balance Through Rhythm Zumba with Susy KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: How to Keep Balsoma is a rhythmic approach to Certified Zumba instructor Susy our Family Together! In Bengali self-exploration through movement Bustamante leads a four-session fitness In this workshop you will learn how to and music. Wear comfortable clothes class for adults. have a healthy relationship, get a job in and shoes. the U.S. and learn about your rights for Saturdays @ 2:30PM - 5/6 - 6/24 legal options and immigration remedies Thursdays @ 10:00AM - 5/4 - 6/29 Hatha Yoga for victims of domestic violence. Mobile Device Computer Classes Join us for Hatha Yoga! Bring your Google Android or Apple IOS Monday @ 6:00PM - 5/22 device and learn how to use it. Saturday @ 4:00PM - 5/13 Laughter at the Library Storytelling Workshop for Bengali Special Services presents comedian Thursdays @ 1:00PM - 5/4 - 6/29 Speakers! Mark Brier, who shares his unique Adult Coloring In this workshop Ms. Dilara Begum humor, including jokes, anecdotes and Enjoy coloring with us. Materials will will teach you some of her storytelling impressions, in a fun-filled program. be provided or you can bring your own. techniques, like how to create characters relate to your audience, how Thursday @ 6:00PM - 6/8 Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 5/4 - 6/29 to create a mood for storytelling and Know Your Rights: MOIA Services and Job Readiness & Computer Class construct a plot with realistic dialogues Human Rights Workshop and how to make your storytelling See “Broadway,” 5/19. Need help fixing up a resume or just more interactive! learning the basics on computers?

FREE TELECONFERENCE PROGRAMS FOR OLDER ADULTS Brought to you by Queens Library’s Mail-A-Book Service

Socialize with other adults over 50 and remotely participate in educational, fun, and cultural programs.

July and August Teleconference Programs: Skype Crosswords • Bingo Book Discussions Queens Museum Art Series • And More! For more information and to register call 718-464-0084

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Mail-A-Book is a program open to older adults and the homebound. Have books mailed to you and participate in teleconferences. First-time participants must call 718-464-0084 to preregister and obtain access numbers.

Monday @ 10:00AM - 5/1 Wednesdays @ 11:00AM - 5/3, 6/7 Thursday @ 8:00PM - 5/11 Memoir Writing What Are You Reading? After Hours: 17th and 18th Century Join Kathy Cohen to write about different Find out what other people are reading, History memories and experiences and share and tell them what you’re reading now. Historian Oliver Hummel leads this your writing with other people of your This is a teleconferenced discussion discussion about Dutch and English generation. No writing experience open to all older adults and the Colonialism. This is a teleconference necessary; just your memories. This is a homebound. event. teleconference event. Wednesdays @ 11:00AM - 5/10, 6/14 Thursday @ 4:00PM - 5/18 Mondays @ 1:00PM - 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 6/5, You Be The Judge Books and Beyond: Book Discussion 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 We discuss real court cases and A teleconferenced book discussion group. Skype a Crossword Puzzle verdicts at this teleconferenced The April book is “Eligible” by Curtis We solve the puzzle together using your program for older adults and the Sittenfeld; The May title is “Nutshell” by home computer and Skype. This Mail-a-Book homebound. Ian McEwan. program is open to all older adults and the homebound. Wednesday @ 1:30PM - 5/17 Thursdays @ 11:00AM - 5/25, 6/22 Health Chat - Virtual Only on Zoom After Hours: A Short Story Discussion Tuesdays @ 2:00PM - 5/2, 6/13, Wednesdays This is a series of virtual health Group @ 11:00AM - 5/24, 6/28 discussions led by RN Kathy Moran. Bonnie Sue Pokorny moderates this Bingo! Attendance is by invitation only - for teleconferenced evening short-story We’re playing bingo, and you can join in Senior Centers and Assisted Living discussion group. from home. This is a teleconferenced event Facilities. Recreation Directors please open to older adults and the homebound. register with Older Adult Services 718- Thursday @ 8:00PM - 6/8 464-0084 for access information. May After Hours: Author Author Tuesday @ 2:00PM - 5/16 17: Allergies Historian Oliver Hummel leads this Hollywood and The Holocaust discussion about Dutch and English Marissa Berman-Hollywood, Assistant Wednesdays @ 11:00AM - 5/17, 6/21 Colonialism. This is a teleconference Director at The Harriet and Kenneth The Poet in You event. Kupferberg Holocaust Resource Center and Share and discuss your poetry. A Archives at Queensborough Community teleconference event. Fridays @ 10:00AM - 5/5, 6/2 College, will lead a discussion about Jackets Marion’s Art History Class from Bachau. This program is a Mail-A-Book Wednesday @ 11:00AM - 5/31 Marion Mango discusses great art in this teleconference. A Talk with your Community Affairs teleconferenced program open to older Officer - Detective Jovoda Cooper adults and the homebound. Tuesdays @ 2:00PM - 5/23, 5/30 Detective Cooper will provide useful National Museum of the American Indian information about new and current Fridays @ 10:00AM - 5/12, 5/26, 6/9, 6/23 William Chimborazo from the Smithsonian issues in the community, offer safety Queens Museum Art History Lecture Institute will lead a discussion about the advice, give out handouts with helpful Series history of the Museum of the American information to share, and, have a Q & A A series of Art History lectures presented Indian on May 23rd and about The session with the group. by the Queens Museum by teleconference. Woodland Indians on May 30th. This is a Topics include the Panorama, The World’s teleconference. Thursdays @ 11:00AM - 5/4, 6/1 Fair, Ronny Quevedo, Hongtu/Vida and Books and Beyond Topical Gropper/Oliver/ The Ramones/ Queens Tuesday @ 2:00PM - 6/6 Discussion Group International/ Rebecca Solnit Murals / Elder Law Shyan Bhairo leads this Mierle Ladermann Ukeles / Watershed, Learn how to protect assets, including the teleconferenced topical discussion Tiffany Glass. family home, from long-term care expenses. group. The March topic is “Gypsies Understanding the basics of the Medicaid Part II - The Nomadic People” Friday @ 10:00AM - 5/19 program. The 5 essential documents the Hearing Loss all seniors should have. Led by Ronald A. This is a teleconferenced series led by Fatoullah, Elder Law Attorney. This is a audiologist Emily M. Esca. teleconference. May/June 2017 59 NovemberMay / June /2017 December 2016

Job & Business Academy (JBA)

Build the skills you need to find a job, and the confidence to get it. For a complete listing and schedules for individual consultations, go to jobmap.queenslibrary.org or call 718-990-8625. Program locations are: Arverne, 312 Beach 54 Street; Astoria, 14- 01 Astoria Boulevard; Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Boulevard; Broadway 40-20 Broadway ;Corona, 38-23 104 Street; Flushing, 41-17 Main Street; Laurelton, 134-26 225 Street; Lefrak City, 98-30 57 Avenue; Long Island City, 37-44 21 Street; Peninsula, 92-25 Rockaway Beach Boulevard; Ridgewood, 20-12 Madison Street; Preregister at jobmap.queenslibrary.org. (* = No preregistration required.)

Computer Programs INTRODUCTION TO EMAIL BEGINNERS EXCEL Learn how to create an email account, Learn how to navigate a spreadsheet, INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS log on, navigate your email account, create workbooks, enter and edit data, Topics include computer terminology, send and receive emails, and attach and create charts and graphs. Basic using the mouse and touchpad, basic documents. While this is an introductory computer skills are required. keyboarding skills, and navigating class, it is recommended that you have Central: Tues @ 3:00 p.m.-5/2 & Wed @ folders, files and programs in a Windows basic mouse and keyboarding skills. 5:00 p.m. 5/3; environment. This is an introductory Central: Mon @ 10:00 a.m. - 5/15& 6/19; Flushing: Mon @ 5:30 p.m.-5/22; class; prior computer knowledge and Flushing: Mon@ 10:00 a.m.-5/15& 5/27; Astoria: Thurs @ 12:00 p.m.-5/4 skills are not required. Broadway: Wed @ 12:00 .m.-5/3 ; Fri @ Central: Mon @ 10:00 a.m.-5/1& 6/5, BEGINNERS WORD 10:00 a.m.-5/5; Arverne: Tues @ 11:00 a.m.-3/3, 24; Learn how to create and save documents, Laurelton: Fri @ 10:00 a.m.-5/5 ; format and edit text, copy, cut and paste Lefrak: Fri @ 10:00 a.m.-5/5 ; INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET items, and use the basic functions and Long Island City: Thurs @ 1:00 p.m.-5/18; Topics include terminology, using a web commands of Microsoft Word. Basic Ridgewood: Thurs @ 3:00 p.m. -5/4 browser and search engine, the basic computer skills are required. structure of a website, and Internet Central: Sat @ 10:30 a.m. 5/13 & 6/1; INTERMEDIATE EXCEL safety. While this is an introductory Flushing: Tues @ 10:00 a.m. -5/9&6/12 Topics include a review of the basics, class, it is recommended that you have Laurelton: Tues @ 1:00 pm 5/2; Long creating and manipulating tables, and basic mouse and keyboarding skills. Island City: Thurs @ 1:00 p.m. 5/4 using formulas and functions. Basic Central: Mon @ 10:00 a.m.-5/8 &6/12, Sat computer skills and knowledge of Excel @ 10:30 a.m.-5/6, INTERMEDIATE WORD are required. Flushing: Mon @ 10:00 a.m.-5/8 & 6/8; Learn how to format documents and Central: Sat @ 1:30 -4/8 Arverne: Tues@ 11:00 a.m.-3/10 & 31 bibliographies and insert tables, charts, Flushing: Tues @ 10:00 a.m.-5/23.-Mon @ headers and footers. Basic computer 10:00 a.m.-4/24; ADVANCE INTERNET skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word Astoria: Thurs @ 5:00 p.m.-3/9; Go beyond the basics and explore the are required. Broadway: Wed @ 5:00 p.m.-3/8; more advanced aspects of the internet. Central: Sat @ 1:30-5/13 & Wed @ 5 p.m.- Laurelton: Fri @ 10:00 a.m.-3/10; In this workshop you will learn about: 5/17 Lefrak: Fri @ 10:00 a.m.-3/10; Advanced search techniques; different Flushing: Tues @ 10:00 a.m.-5/16; Ridgewood: Thurs @ 3:00 p.m.-3/9 internet browsers; deleting cookies and Astoria: Thurs @ 12:00 p.m.-5/18; caches; bookmarking and personalizing Broadway: Wed @ 5/17 @ 12:00 p.m. your browser; incognito browsers; and Laurelton: Fri @ 10:00 a.m.-5/19; Fri @ securing your online privacy. Basic 10:00 a.m.-5/19; computer skills and a valid email address Ridgewood: Thurs @ 3:00 p.m.-5/18; are required. Lefrak: Fri @ 10:00 a.m.-5/19; Central: Saturday, @ 1:30 pm-5/6 & 6/3 Ridgewood: Thurs @ 3:00 p.m.-5/18

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BEGINNERS POWERPOINT Job Readiness Programs Broadway: Mon @ 5/1 @ 12:00 p.m. ; Topics include creating and editing Laurelton: Tues @ 1:00 p.m.-5/2; slides, changing design and colors, MOCK INTERVIEWS Lefrak: Wed @ 10:00 a.m.-5/3; inserting pictures and illustrations, and In these one-on-one practice sessions, Long Island City: Thurs @ 12:30 p.m.- presenting a slide show. Basic computer you will learn how to prepare for an 5/11,6/15& Tues @ 12:30 p.m. -5/23,6/27; skills are required. interview, successfully deal with difficult Ridgewood: Tues @ 10:00 a.m.-5/2; Central: Sat @ 10:30 a.m.-5/27; questions, and follow up properly after Peninsula: Mon @ 2:00 p.m. -5/15 Astoria: Thurs @ 12:00 p.m.-5/11; the interview. You must preregister for a Broadway: Wed @ 12:00 p.m.-5/10; one-on-one session RESUME KEYWORDS AND Laurelton: Fri @ 10:00 a.m.-5/12; Central: Wednesdays @ 2 pm and 3 pm ACCOMPLISHMENT STATEMENTS Lefrak: Fri @ 10:00 a.m.-5/12; Thursdays @ 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 Finding a job is a game of words, so Ridgewood: Thurs @ 3:00 p.m.-5/11 pm, and 3 pm wouldn’t it be a good idea to discover the words employers want to see in resumes INTERMEDIATE POWERPOINT JUMPSTART YOUR JOB SEARCH: and online applications? This class will Learn how to create transitions, use MOTIVATING MONDAYS show you how to identify your career animations, and insert charts and Are you looking for work? Not sure how accomplishments and will teach you how multimedia. Basic computer skills and to start? Unsure where you should go to create keyword career vocabulary knowledge of PowerPoint are required. from here? using five resources. Central: Sat @ 1:30 p.m. - 5/27, 4/22 Come to Motivating Mondays, a customer Flushing: Wed @ 10:00 a.m.5/10, 6/14 Astoria: Thurs @ 5:00 p.m.-3/16; lead job search group. Join your fellow Broadway: Wed @ 5:00 p.m.-3/15; job seekers for advice, useful tips, job COVER LETTERS Laurelton: Fri @ 10:00 a.m.-3/17; search techniques, and networking. In this workshop you will learn what Lefrak: Fri @ 10:00 a.m.-3/17; Looking for a job is one of the most cover letters are and why they’re Ridgewood: Thurs @ 3:00 p.m.-3/16 stressful things we have to do, but you necessary, the do’s and don’ts of cover don’t have to do it alone. letter writing, how to write different GETTING MORE FROM GOOGLE Central: Mondays @ 10:00 a.m.-5/1, 5/15, types of cover letters, and how to ACCOUNTS 6/5, 6/19 properly type, format, and send your Learn about the many ways you can use cover letter to potential employers. your Google account, from Gmail and JOB SKILLS IDENTIFICATION Central: Mon @ 5:00 p.m. 5/ 8, Wed @ Google Maps, to Google Drive and Google Discover the systematic process for 10:00 a.m.-5/10,6/14 Groups. Basic computer skills and an identifying your most marketable Flushing: Wed @ 1:30-5/17, existing Google account are required. job-related skills, identifying work- Long Island City: Tues @ 3:30 p.m. -3/7 Central: Mon @ 10:00 a.m.-5/22, 6/26 related achievements, creating a career & 21 vocabulary that will help you create Peninsula: Mon @ 3:00 p.m.-3/13 & 27; INSTAGRAM better resumes and online application Arverne: Mon @ 1:00 p.m.5/8 & 22; Instagram is an easy and effective way forms, and reducing the odds of being Astoria: Mon @ 1:00 p.m.-5/1 : to use photos to connect with people. rejected. Broadway: Mon @ 12:00 p.m.-5/8 ; Learn to share and take photos, add Central: Tues @ 1:30 p.m. 5/9 & Mon @ Laurelton: Tues @ 1:00 p.m.-5/9 ; filters, make image adjustments, connect 10:00 a.m. 5/22; Lefrak: Wed @ 10:00 a.m.-5/10; accounts, and respond to comments. Flushing: Wed @ 10:00 a.m.-5/24 Long Island City: Tues @ 3:30 p.m.-5/16 This is a hands-on class, Please bring Arverne: Mon @ 12:00 p.m.-5/1, 5/15, , 6/20; your smartphone with the Instagram app Thurs @ 12:00 p.m.-5/25; Mon @ 6/12 @ Ridgewood: Tues @ 10:00 a.m.-5/9 already installed to class. 12:00 p.m.; Central: Thurs @ 10:00 a.m.-5/4& 6/1 Long Island City: Tues @ 2:30 p.m.-5/9, JOB SEARCHING ONLINE WITH 5/30 INDEED.COM FACEBOOK As the world’s #1 job site, with over Learn about the social media site that RESUMES 200 million unique visitors every everyone is using and how you can use Make your resume the best it can be. month, Indeed helps companies of all it to stay in touch with loved ones, keep Topics include how to get started, sizes hire the best talent and offers the up with the news, and leverage your types of resumes, what to include and best opportunity for job seekers to get network for your job search! We will help exclude, and tips for making your resume hired In this workshop learn how use you set up your new Facebook account stronger. indeed, upload your resume and apply and answer your questions. Basic Central: Mon @ 5:00 p.m.-5/1 & Wed @ for various positions on this database. computer knowledge, internet skills, and 10:00 a.m.-5/3, 6/7; It is strongly recommended to have an a valid email account required Flushing: Wed @ 10:00 a.m.- 5/3 &4/5; electronic copy of your resume in your Central: Thurs @ 10:00 a.m.-5/18, 6/15 Arvene: Thurs @ 12:00 p.m.-5/4 &5/18, email or USB Flash on hand for the 6/1,6/15; workshop. Astoria: Mon @ 12:00 p.m.-5/1; Central: Thurs @ 10:00 a.m.-5/25, 6/22

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JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES FOR THE DIGGING FOR JOB LEADS PREPARING FOR NETWORKING MATURE WORKER Are your resume and cover letters How do you actually network? Mature Workers often face a struggle ready? How do you search for Networking is an essential part of job when it comes to searching for, and jobs? What are the most effective searching in today’s labor market. Join us gaining employment. Will there be age ways to find open jobs? In this two- for an interactive workshop where you discrimination? Is the job offer the rights part series, participants will learn will learn useful networking techniques pay? Does it require new or old skills? How traditional and creative ways to find to help you successfully market your much training will I need to excel? Learn jobs, how to network for job leads, skills and build mutually beneficial all the questions you should be asking and and how to use online tools to find job relationships. Be prepared for practical what employers are asking of you. leads. activities and effective group scenarios Central: Wed @ 10:00 a.m.-5/24 Central: Fri @ 10:00 a.m.-5/12; with others! Laurelton: Tues @ 1:00 p.m.-5/30; Central: Tues @ 1:30 p.m.-5/2 JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES FOR Lefrak: Wed @ 10:00 a.m.-5/31; PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Ridgewood: Tues @ 10:00 a.m.-5/30 NETWORKING Individuals with disabilities often face Networking is one of the best ways many challenges, both internal and INTERVIEW PREPARATION to find a job. Learn how to exchange external, during a job search. In this In this workshop you will learn information with others about job workshop you will learn how to explain how to prepare for your interview, opportunities, interesting organizations, your disability to employers and co-workers successfully deal with difficult and up-and-coming industries. and identify the most common fears questions, and follow up properly Central: Fri @ 10:00 a.m.-5/19, 6/16 employers have regarding hiring job seekers after the interview. with disabilities. Central: Wed @ 10:00 a.m. -5/17; SALARY NEGOTIATION Central: Mon @ 10:00 a.m.5/8, 6/12 Arverne: Thurs @ 2:00 p.m.-5/4 & 5/18 Before you start negotiating salary Long Island City: Thurs @ 2:00 p.m. with a prospective employer, you need JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES -6/15 to know how much you and the job are In this workshop you will learn traditional worth. Learn how to negotiate in this and creative ways to find jobs, how to ONLINE JOB APPLICATIONS workshop! network for job leads, and how to use online Learn how to register and build an Central: Fri @ 10:00 a.m. 5/5, 6/2 tools to find job leads. employment profile on a job website, Arverne: Mon @ 12:00 p.m.-5/8 & 5/22, 6/5, apply to online job postings, and Small Business Workshop 6/19; upload your resume to an online Long Island City: Tues @ 2:30 p.m.-5/16, application. Basic computer skills and SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP 6/20 an email account are required. Do you have an idea for a business? Central: Mon @ 5:00 p.m.-5/15 & Fri @ Learn how to turn a business idea JOB SEARCH VIA SOCIAL MEDIA 10:00a.m.-5/26, 6/23; into a business plan in our workshop. The Internet is buzzing with social media, Astoria: Mon @ 12:00 p.m. - 5/15; Participants will learn how to create a and there are many ways to use sites like Laurelton: Mon @ 1:00 p.m.-5/16; demand for a product or service, set goals Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook to leverage Lefrak: Wed @ 10:00 a.m.; and objectives, budget and schedule, your network for your job search. In this Long Island City: Tues @ 4:30 p.m.- identify resources and networks, and get workshop you will learn about these three 5/16, 6/20; ready to open their business’s doors. major social media sites and how they can Ridgewood: Tues @ 10:00 a.m.-5/2 Central: Every Tue, 7 p.m. help you optimize your job search. Laurelton: Tue @ 1:00 p.m.-12/6th LINKEDIN FOR JOB SEARCH CHOOSING ENTREPRENEURSHIP Ridgewood: Tue @ 3:00 p.m.-3/23 LinkedIn is a social networking Are you interested in starting your website that allows you to manage own business? Learn about the JOB PREPAREDNESS: CONFIDENCE & your professional identity, build characteristics of an entrepreneur, ASSERTIVENESS and engage with your professional different paths to entrepreneurship, Take control of your personal and network, and access knowledge, and how to create an elevator pitch for professional development by learning the insights, and opportunities. In this your new business. You will also have skills necessary to lead to greater chances workshop you will learn how to use the opportunity to identify your own of success. This class will take a much more LinkedIn to look for employment, entrepreneurial qualities, create a vision hands-on approach to understand proper network, and keep up with for your business, and prepare to take the etiquette techniques in and out of the colleagues. next steps to develop your vision. workplace to get ahead, get noticed, and get Central: Tues @ 3:00 p.m.-6/27; Flushing: Fri @ 10:00 a.m.-5/5, Thurs @ motivated Flushing: Tues @ 12:30 p.m.-5/2 12:30-6/1 Central: Tues @ 1:30 p.m.-3/21, 4/18; Flushing: Wed @ 10:00 a.m.-3/29;

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SETTING UP & FUNDING YOUR MARKETING BASICS BASICS OF BUSINESS PLANNING BUSINESS We live in an exciting time to test, Are you tired of being confused about In this course students will be guided develop, and grow ideas. Marketing is how to write your business plan? Are through the fundamental elements needed an exciting topic where anyone can you stuck on writing it? In the Basic to set up a business and begin operating learn skills to be successful. In this Business Planning course, we will it. The course will cover information on course we will explore the exciting world cover what a business plan is, why writing a winning business plan, legal of marketing and learn the tried and we need it, the basic structure of a structuring, etc. tested models for success and explore business plan along with some of the Flushing: Thurs@ 12:30 p.m.-5/11 & Fri @ technologies that are best suited for various formats, and how/where you 10:00 a.m.-5/2 marketing your business. can research and start building you Arverne: Fri @ 12:00 p.m.-3/24th plan right away. SOCIAL MEDIA FOR YOUR BUSINESS Flushing: Thurs @ 12:30 p.m.-5/18 Learn which social media sites are best TRADITIONAL MARKETING for you. Learn strategies to becoming Marketing activities continue to successful in social media for your business. evolve from traditional strategies Central: Thurs @ 10:00 a.m.-5/25, Fri @ 1:00 to nontraditional methods that p.m.-6/16 involve the Internet. Both traditional and nontraditional marketing have BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS IN advantages and disadvantages. BUSINESS Traditional marketing activities help Students will learn about how to network you become visible and attractive to for a business and build professional your target customer and typically relationships, foster partnerships, and gain involve advertising, publicity, sales, “buy in” from those they encounter. merchandising and distribution Flushing: Fri @ 10:00 a.m. - 5/26 & 6/22 Flushing: Fri @ 10:00 a.m.-5/19

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STEINWAY বা�ালীেদর জন뷍 কি�উটার �াস আপিন যিদ কি�উটার িকভােব চালােত হয় িশখেত চান 21-45 31 Street, 718-728-1965 Monday @ 6:00PM - 5/8 তাহেল এই বাংলায় িনেদ쇍িশত কি�উটার �াসসমূহ আপনার

Monday @ 4:00PM - 5/8 জন뷍।আপিন আরও জানেত পারেবন আপনার িনেজর জন뷍 িকভােব ইেমল অ뷍াকাউ� খুলেত হয়।েরিজে�শান করেত يحصلا نيمأتلا نع ةرضاحم েস�াল লাইে�িরর সাইবার েস�াের ةياعرلا قوس لالخ نيمأتلا ىلع لوصحلا ةيفيك نع تامولعم .েফান করনঃ ৭১৮-৯৯০-০৭৬৯ كرويوين ةيالول ةيحصلا يحصلا نيمأتلا جمانرب ةريدرابكلل ديكيدملأ Information on How to Enroll in New Microsoft Word (in Bengali) York State of Health Market Place--- In Learn to create documents and work Make Stylish Handbags from Recycled

Arabic with tables. Part 1-Introduction to Jeans with Bengali Artist Shahnaz Information on how to enroll in New York Microsoft Word; Part 2- Creating and Begum State of Health Market Place. -Medicare saving documents; Part 3-Working with See “Hollis”, 6/8. for Adults and Children -Child Health tables and printing. Participants should Plush -Essential Plan -Qualified Health have basic computer skills and must QUEENS VILLAGE Plan ( Obama Care) attend all three classes. Preregistration 94-11 217 Street, 718-776-6800 is required. Please call at 718-990-0769 at the Central library Cyber Center Thursday @ 6:00PM - 5/25 reference desk. Bengali CENTRAL LIBRARY HOLLIS 89-11 Merrick Blvd., 718-990-0778 202-05 Hillside Avenue, 718-465-7355

Saturdays @ 3:30PM - 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 Thursday @ 6:00PM - 6/8 মাইে�াসফট ও য় া ড쇍 ঃ বাঙালীেদর জন뷍 কি�উটার �াস আপিন যিদ কি�উটার মাইে�াসফট ওয়ােড쇍 িকভােব ড嗁েম� Make Stylish Handbags from Recycled বানােত হয়, ড嗁েম� বানােনার পর িবিভ� উপােয় কি�উটাের Jeans with Bengali Artist Shahnaz কাজ করেত হয় তা িশখেত চান তাহেল এই বাংলায় িনেদ쇍িশত Begum কি�উটার �াসসমূহ আপনার জন뷍।আপিন আরও জানেত See “Hollis”, 6/8. পারেবন আপনার িনেজর জন뷍 িকভােব ইেমল অ뷍াকাউ� খুলেত হয়।েরিজে�শান করেত েস�াল লাইে�িরর সাইবার েস�াের েফান কর‍নঃ ৭১৮-৯৯০-০৭৬৯. Make Stylish Handbags from Recycled SOUTH HOLLIS Jeans with Bengali Artist Shahnaz 204-01 Hollis Avenue, 718-465-6779 Computer Course (in Bengali) Begum Learn how to turn on your computer In this sewing project, participants will Monday @ 6:00PM - 5/22 and write an email. Part I - Introduction learn how to recycle pairs of old jeans to the computer; Part II - Navigating into stylish purses, with the option the Internet; Part III- Creating your of adding fabric trims and lace. Basic own email account. Participants are sewing techniques will be reviewed. encouraged to attend all three classes. Jeans, needle, thread and scissors will Preregistration is required. Please call at be provided on a first-come, first-served 718-990-0769 at the Central library Cyber basis to the first 20 participants. Fabric Center reference desk. trims, lace and large beads can be Make Stylish Handbags from Recycled

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64 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE ProgramsPrograms in other for languages All Ages SOUTH JAMAICA WOODSIDE Chinese 108-41 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., 718-739-4088 54-22 Skillman Ave., 718-429-4700 BAYSIDE Thursday @ 6:00PM - 6/1 Saturday @ 4:00PM - 5/13 214-20 Northern Boulevard, 718-229-1834

িদলারা েবগেমর সােথ বাংলায় গ� বলার ওয়াকশ쇍 প! Thursday @ 2:30PM - 5/18 এই কম쇍শালায় িদলারা েবগম গ� বলার েকৗশল আেলাচনা 分享安娜的插花藝術 করেবন, গ� বলার িটপস এবং কীভােব িডিজটাল সর�াম巁িলর 安娜將用中英文雙語向各位介紹並分享她的插 সােথ একিট ই�ােরি�ভ গ� সি�য় ভােব দশ쇍কেদর ই�ারঅ뷍া� 花 藝 術。 করেত পাের ।িতিন তার গ� বলার েকৗশল 巁িল আপনারেদরেক 地 點：法拉盛圖書館 সহজভােব িকছু প�িত িশক্ষা িদেবন। িকভােব গ� বলার জন뷍 時 間：週四，5月18日，下午2點半 Make Stylish Handbags from Recycled একিট চমৎকার পিরেবশ ৈতির কের, বা�বস�ত সংলাপ এবং Flower Arrangements by Anna Kao Floral Artist Anna Kao will provide Jeans with Bengali Artist Shahnaz িকভােব আপনার গ� বলােক আেরা ই�뷍ায쇍াকিটভ কের তু লেত Begum instruction on the fine art of floral পারেবন। See “Hollis”, 6/8. arranging. Storytelling Workshop for Bengali SOUTH OZONE PARK Speakers! ELMHURST 128-16 Rockaway Blvd., 718-529-1660 Storytelling Workshop for Bengali 86-07 Broadway, 718-271-1020 Speakers! In this workshop Ms. Dilara Thursday @ 6:00PM - 5/4 Begum will discuss some of the awesome Saturday @ 2:30PM - 6/24 Storytelling Techniques, tips, and how to 長風中樂團“中國名曲”音樂會

tell an interactive story with the digital 長風中樂團以二胡、琵琶、古箏和大阮組成的四 tools how you can interact an active 重奏，演奏古典、傳統、民間和現代的中國名曲， audience? She will teach you some of her 展 現 豐富多 彩 和引人 入 勝 的 中 國 音 樂。 storytelling techniques how to create 地 點：法拉盛圖書館劇場 characters relate to your audience, How 時 間：週 六 ， 6 月 2 4 日，下 午 2 點 半 to create a mood for storytelling and Music from China presents Masterpieces Make Stylish Handbags from Recycled construct a plot with realistic dialogues of Chinese Music Jeans with Bengali Artist Shahnaz and how to make your storytelling more The quartet performs masterpieces from the Begum interactive! time-honored traditions of Chinese classical See “Hollis”, 6/8. and folk music as well as contemporary Wednesday @ 3:30PM - 5/17 work unique to Music From China.

ST. ALBANS আপনার অিধকার স � ে ক쇍 জানুনঃ িনেজর পিরবারেক 191-05 Linden Boulevard, 718-528-8196 একসে� এবং িনরাপেদ রাখুন! FLUSHING 41-17 Main Street, 718-661-1200 বাংলায় পিরেবিশত এই কম쇍মশায় আপিন জানেত পরেবন িকভােব Monday @ 6:00PM - 6/12 সু� ও সু�র পািরবািরক স � ক쇍 গেড় েতালা স맍ভব িবেশষ কের Monday @ 10:30AM - 5/1 আেমিরকার ন তু ন পিরেবেশ। িকভােব আেমিরকােত চা嗁রী 腰 痛 的 原 因、預 防、及 物 理 治 療 , খুজেবন আেমিরকান ইি�ে�শন আইন এবং পািরবািরক 做為社區健康教育系列講座的一部分，高信拱 ঝােমলা এবং িবেরাধ িমটেনার জন뷍 �িতকার স � ে ক쇍 জানুন। 物理治療博士會與大家講解常見腰痛的原因、 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: How to Keep 預 防、及 物 理 治 療。 our Family Together! ----In Bengali 地 點：法拉盛圖書館 In this workshop you will learn how to 時 間：週 一 ， 5 月 1 日，上 午 1 0 點 半 Make Stylish Handbags from Recycled have a healthy relationship, get a job in Lower Back Pain (in Chinese) Jeans with Bengali Artist Shahnaz the U.S. and learn about your rights for As part of the Community Health Education Begum legal options and immigration remedies Partnership series, Dr. Greg Gao will discuss See “Hollis”, 6/8. for victims of domestic violence. the most common causes of lower back pain, its prevention and physical therapy intervention.

Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 中國書法淺析 中國書法體驗系列課程 第一課：書法的起源和工具，文房四寶簡介 第 二 課：書 法 的 演 變 第三課：大篆和小篆的不同 第 四 課：篆 書，楷 書 和 行 書（草 書）的 基 本 特 點 地 點：法拉盛圖書館 時 間：週 二， 5 月 9 日 ～ 5 月 3 0 日，下 午 4 點

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Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy services and other available resources audience to the history and repertoire This four-class series will give you a brief provided by Caringkind. of the instrument and perform some introduction to the history and evolution famous pieces. For more information in of Chinese calligraphy. Participants Sundays @ 2:00PM - 5/21, 6/18 English and Chinese, call 718-990-8569. will be able to learn basic techniques of 阿茲海默症互助支持小組 calligraphy structure and layout. 國 語 節 目。 Saturday @ 3:30PM - 6/10 阿滋海默症關愛服務定期與您互動，交流 退休前和退休時的財務規劃 Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 5/11, 6/8 照顧阿滋海默症或其它失智症患者時面 對 華美保險協會 前會長李邦銳先生將與大家 北美中國書法協會·主辦 的問題及獨特的挑戰。互動小組將為您提 討論退休計劃概要 和常見的錯誤，如何將 書法每月筆會 供 一個可靠和安全的地方傾訴及分享經歷 你的社保收入最大化，以及退休后的醫療保 時 間：週 四，1 月 1 2 日；2 月 9 日；3 月 9 日；4 月 和 感 受。 險問題。 1 3 日；5 月 1 1 日；6 月 8 日，晚 上 6：3 0 ～8 : 3 0 地 點：法拉盛圖書館 時 間：週六，6月10日，下午3:30 地 點：法拉盛圖書館（底層C&D 教室） 時 間：週 日，4 月 2 3 日，5 月 2 1 日，6 月 1 8 日 地 點：法拉盛圖書館 North American Calligraphy Assoc. 電 話：有意參加者請致電646-744-2951 Financial Planning for Retirement (in presents: Monthly Penmanship Class Alzheimer’s Support Group (in Chinese) All are welcome. Please call 646-752-3173 Chinese) Mr. Benjamin Li, Board Member, former for questions and suggestions. *Rooms Mandarin Chinese for people caring for President of the Chinese American C&D, Lower Level* a person with Alzheimer’s or any of the Insurance Association, will discuss the other dementias. Our support group is basics of retirement planning, how to Saturday @ 2:00PM - 5/13 a secure and safe place to share your maximize your social security benefits 同慶文化藝術中心母親節愛心奉獻演出 experiences. The group will meet on and health insurance options after 同慶文化藝術中心由何樹海何潘樹華夫婦於 Sundays, April 16, May 21, June 18. Please retirement, and common mistakes to 1984年創辦，是紐約州正式註冊的非盈利 call 646-744-2951 for registration. avoid. 文化機構，旨在促進中美文化藝術交流，弘 揚 中 華 傳 統 戲 劇 發 展，活 躍 社 區 多 元 文化。 Sunday @ 2:00PM - 5/28 Sunday @ 2:00PM - 6/18 三十餘年來組織了無數義演並獲得嘉獎。適 紐約遊子吟合唱團/陽光藝術聯盟 舉辦 紐約梨園社、紐約梨園社青年團舉辦 逢母親節之際，奉獻一台優美高雅的藝術精 “感念雙親憶慈恩”主題音樂會 2017年夏季培訓班師生京劇專場 品，答 謝 社 區。 慈母手中線，遊子身上衣。這場 音樂會的曲 節 目： 時 間：週六，5 月 13 日下午 2:00 點 目將選唱世界各地膾炙人口頌揚雙 親慈愛與 1. 京劇清唱：旦角班學員; 地 點：法拉盛圖書館劇場 光輝的歌曲，其表演形式為大合唱，小合唱， 2. 京劇：青年團團員; Tung Ching Chinese Center for rhe 獨唱，重唱及舞蹈等。部分歌曲將用 英語，意 3. 摺子戲：追韓信：岳慶銀，房玉麟 Arts, Inc.: An Afternoon Showcase to 大利語，俄語，烏克蘭語及西班語演唱。由遊 4. 摺子戲：平貴別窯：張景濤，成秀玲; Celebrate Mother’s Day 2017 子吟合唱團團長、陽光藝術聯盟主席、著名 5 . 摺 子 戲：秦 瓊 觀 陣：關 勝 利，李 吉 嶺 Tung Ching Chinese Center for the Arts 男高音歌唱家張解勝先生統籌安排策劃 。 演 奏：司 鼓 : 田 罡；操 琴：吳 湸，於 念 渤 was established in 1984. In the past 地 點：法拉盛圖書館劇場 時 間：週 日，6 月 1 8 日，下 午 2 點 至 4 點 30 years, Tung Ching has presented 時 間：週 日，5 月 2 8 日，下 午 2 點 地 點：法拉盛圖書館劇場 hundreds of talented Chinese artists NY Concord Chorus presents: Grateful 演出免費入場 recruited from China. This performance to Parents for Love and Care 紐約市市議會与法拉盛圖書館贊助 includes group dances, Chinese and The program will include well-known Summer Festival: An Afternoon of Tibetan folk songs and Chinese opera. songs about parental love and care Peking Opera by the Teachers & *Auditorium, Lower Level* and will be presented in chorus, duets, Students of Peking Opera Classes ensembles, solos and dances. Some Program: Saturday @ 10:30AM - 5/20 of the songs will be sung in English, 1. Peking Opera Arias: Students of Qingyi 瞭解失智癥和如何尋求幫助 Italian, Russian, Ukrainian or Spanish. class; 瞭解失智症和如何尋求幫助通過這個講座 ， *Auditorium, Lower Level* 2.Opera: Members of the Youth Troupe 您會瞭解到阿兹海默症和其他失智症的資 3. Opera: Chasing after General Han Xin: 訊，有關這些疾病的不同程度和症狀，以及 Sunday @ 2:00PM - 6/4 Yue Qingyin, Fang Yulin; 關於紐約市阿茲海默症關愛協會的教育講 高山流水識古琴系列之二 4. Opera: Pinggui Bidding His Farewell: 座，服務和可供使用的資源。 古琴是中國古代文化地位最崇高的樂器。紐 Zhang Jingtao, Cheng Xiuling; 地 點：法拉盛圖書館 約古琴研究會的成員會給大家闡述古琴的 5. Opera: Scouting the Enemy’s Troop 時 間：週 六，5月 2 0 日，上午 1 0 點 半 歷史和琴體的特點，也會給大家帶來精彩的 Formation: Guan Shenli, Li Jiling Understanding Dementia: What You 演奏。 Need to Know and Where to Go (in 地 點：法拉盛圖書館劇場 Saturday @ 2:00PM - 6/24 Chinese) 時 間：週 六 ， 6 月 4 日，下 午 2 點 崑曲之美：2017年夏季公演 This workshop will provide information The Beauty of Guqin (in Chinese) 法拉盛公立圖書館及海外崑曲社將於6月 on Alzheimer’s Disease and other The Guqin, or “ancient stringed 24 日星期六下午1點半，聯合舉辦「崑曲之 dementias, discuss the different stages instrument,” is also called “the father 美：2017年夏季公演」，海外崑曲社的駐社 of the disease and what to expect, and of Chinese music.” Members of the New 藝 術家與崑曲傳習班的學員們聯合表演經典 include an overview of the programs and York Guqin Association will introduce the 崑曲 折子戲，演唱崑曲名段等，將崑曲的表

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演藝術，被聯合國教科文組織評選為“人類口 MITCHELL-LINDEN POPPENHUSEN 頭和非 物質遺產代表作”，介紹給愛好藝術 31-32 Union Street, 718-539-2330 121-23 14 Avenue, 718-359-1102 的朋 友們。 時 間：週 六 ， 6 月 2 4 日，下 午 2 : 0 0 Thursday @ 2:00PM - 5/4 Monday @ 2:30PM - 5/8 地 點：法 拉 盛 圖 書 館 地 下 一 樓 劇 場， 製作美妙的中國剪紙 分享安娜的插花藝術 免 費 入 場，歡 迎 蒞 臨 觀 賞。 中國剪紙大師陸明良會為大家示範中國剪 安娜將用中英文雙語向各位介紹並分享她的 The Beauty of Kunqu: 2017 Summer 紙，一種從漢朝流傳下來的古老民間藝術。 插 花 藝 術。 Concert 他會示範傳統的設計，如中國十二生肖、花卉 地 點：法拉盛圖書館 This program will feature resident artists 圖 案 及 吉 祥 字 樣，觀 衆 可 學 習 親 自 動 手 剪 花。 時 間：週 一 ， 5 月 8 日，下 午 2 點 半 and students of the Kunqu Workshop. 材料有限，先到先得。 Flower Arrangements by Anna Kao Together they will present classical 地 點：法拉盛圖書館 See “Bayside,” 5/18. Kunqu plays perform Kunqu arias. The 時 間：週 四 ， 5 月 4 日，下 午 2 : 0 0 goal of the program is to introduce the Learn Chinese Traditional Paper art and beauty of Kunqu to the general Cutting French public. *Auditorium, Lower Level* Ming Liang Lu will demonstrate paper cutting, an ancient Chinese art form DOUGLASTON/LITTLE NECK Saturday @ 3:00PM - 6/24 dating from the Han dynasty. In this 249-01 Northern Blvd., 718-225-8414 青少年性發育及個性的發展 hands-on workshop, participants will 青少年個性的發展 青少年時期是一個成長 learn how to do zodiac and animal Wednesdays @ 3:00PM - 5/3, 5/17, 5/24, 與發現的時期。在這個時期對他們的正確引 designs. 5/31, 6/7 導，將會幫助他們建立自信心，從而有一個有 French Conversation Circle 意 義的、有成果的和快樂的人生。有成果的 NORTH FOREST PARK Rejoinds Robert et les autres pour un peu 和快樂的人生。 98-27 Metropolitan Ave., 718-261-5512 de conversation français à la bibliothèque 地 點：法拉盛圖書館 Douglaston/Little Neck . Un niveau 時 間：週 六 ， 6 月 2 4 日，下 午 3 點 Monday @ 2:30PM - 5/1 intermédiaire à locuteur natif préferé mais Teenage Sexual and Character 分享安娜的插花藝術 tous sont les bienvenus. Nous parlerons Development (Chinese) 安娜將用中英文雙語向各位介紹並分享她的 français seulement. Teenage years are a time for growth 插花藝術。 French Conversation Circle and discovery. With proper guidance 地 點：法拉盛圖書館 Join Robert and others for a little French throughout this journey, young people 時 間：週 一 ， 5 月 1 日，下 午 2 點 半 conversation at the Douglaston/Little will be prepared to develop healthy self- Flower Arrangements by Anna Kao Neck library. An intermediate to native esteem in order to lead a meaningful, See “Bayside,” 5/18. speaker level is preferred but all are productive, and happy life. welcome. We will speak French only. Thursday @ 2:00PM - 6/15 HOWARD BEACH 製作美妙的中國剪紙 92-06 156 Avenue, 718-641-7086 中國剪紙大師陸明良 會為大家示範中國剪 Russian 紙，一種從漢朝流傳下來的古老民間藝術。 Thursday @ 2:30PM - 5/25 他會示 範傳統的設計，如中國十二生肖、花 HILLCREST 分享安娜的插花藝術 卉圖案及 吉祥字樣，觀衆可學習親自動手 187-05 Union Turnpike, 718-454-2786 安娜將用中英文雙語向各位介紹並分享她的 剪花。 插花藝術。 材料有限，先到先得。 Thursday @ 4:00PM - 6/8 地 點：法拉盛圖書館 地 點：法拉盛圖書館 Предотвращение инсульта. 時 間：週 四 ， 5 月 2 5 日，下 午 2 點 半 時 間：週 四 ， 6 月 1 5 日，下 午 2 : 0 0 Согласно статистике, за последнее Flower Arrangements by Anna Kao Learn Chinese Traditional Paper десятилетие резко возросло See “Bayside,” 5/18. Cutting количество людей, пострадавших от See “Mitchell-Linden,” 5/4. инсульта, наиболее распространенного MIDDLE VILLAGE осложнения на почве гипертонии. 72-31 Metropolitan Avenue, 718-326-1390 NORTH HILLS Доктор Ирина Бельман подробно 57-04 Marathon Parkway, 718-225-3550 обсудит методы и способы Tuesday @ 2:30PM - 5/2 предотвращения и лечения инсульта. 分享安娜的插花藝術 Thursday @ 5:30PM - 5/4 Stroke Prevention (in Russian) 安娜將用中英文雙語向各位介紹並分享她的 分享安娜的插花藝術 National health statistics indicate that 插 花 藝 術。 安娜將用中英文雙語向各位介紹並分享她的 hypertension increases the risk of stroke, 地 點：法拉盛圖書館 插 花 藝 術。 and the incidence of stroke has drastically 時 間：週 二， 5 月 2 日，下 午 2 點 半 地 點：法拉盛圖書館 increased in the last decade. In this Flower Arrangements by Anna Kao 時 間：週 四 ， 5 月 4 日，下 午 5 : 3 0 presentation, Dr. Irina Belman, M.D., will See “Bayside,” 5/18. Flower Arrangements by Anna Kao discuss how to reduce the risk of stroke See “Bayside,” 5/18. and review advances in treatment.

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Spanish *Rights and protections for immigrant Thursday @ 6:00PM - 5/18 communities as well as resources for CLUB DE LECTURA EN ESPAÑOL ARVERNE those seeking immigration related PARA ADULTOS 312 Beach 54 Street, 718-634-4784 assistance *Rights all tenants in New Nos reunimos el TERCER JUEVES de York City should be familiar with. cada mes a las 6:00pm. El título para el Saturday @ 2:30PM - 5/13 mes de Mayo es “Los Cuatro Acuerdos” Tributo de Musica Bohemia BROADWAY por Miguel Ruiz. La copia del libro la Edwin Vazquez nos trae en vivo bellas 40-20 Broadway, 718-721-2462 puede obtener con el bibliotecario lo más canciones romanticas de la era de pronto posible antes de cada reunión. “Bolero” como Besame, Somos Novios, Tuesdays @ 10:30AM - 5/2, 5/9, 5/16 Para inscribirse favor llamar al 718-721- Historia de Un Amor, Reloj, Sin ti, Usted, Clases de computación básica en 2462 Dos letras, Media Vuelta, Usted, Jurame Español BOOK CLUB FOR ADULTS IN escritas por compositores como Rafael Estás interesado en aprender a usar una SPANISH Hernandez, Armando Manzanero, computadora? Estas clases pråcticas y We meet every third Thursday of each Consuelo Velasquez, Roberto Cantoral y gratuitas son para usted. month at 6:00 PM. The title of the book mas! ●● Introducción en el uso de la for May is “The Four Agreements” by Bohemia Music Tribute computadora Miguel Ruiz. Copies of the book can be Recording artist Edwin Vazquez ●● Uso del ratón y teclado checked out as soon as possible prior to performs classic Spanish songs from ●● Escribir, copiar, editar e imprimir, y each meeting. To register, please call at the “Bolero” era! Enjoy standards like guardar un documento 718-721-2462 Besame, Somos Novios, Historia De Un ●● Navegar en el internet El espacio es Amor, Reloj, Sin ti, Dos Letras, Media limitado. Friday @ 4:00PM - 5/19 Vuelta, Usted, Jurame and more by Para registrarse puede llamar al teléfono Conozca sus Derechos: MOIA Services composers like Rafael Hernandez, 718-721-2462. and Human Rights Armando Manzanero, Consuelo BASIC COMPUTER CLASSES IN ●● Derechos y protecciones para las Velasquez, Roberto Cantoral and more! SPANISH comunidades de inmigrantes, así Learn how to use a computer. Practice como recursos para aquellos que ASTORIA with the mouse, keyboard and searching buscan asistencia relacionada con 14-01 Astoria Boulevard, 718-278-2220 the Internet. You will learn how to type, inmigración copy, edit, format, print and save a file. ●● Aprender las leyes de la ciudad de Saturday @ 2:30PM - 5/20 Space is limited and registration is on a Nueva York que protegen contra Tributo de Musica Bohemia first come, first-served basis. To register, la discriminación y la agencia que Edwin Vazquez nos trae en vivo bellas please call 718-721 2462. defiende esas leyes. canciones romanticas de la era de Know Your Rights: MOIA Services and “Bolero” como Besame, Somos Novios, Thursdays @ 9:30AM - 5/4, 5/11 Human Rights Historia de Un Amor, Reloj, Sin ti, Usted, Microsoft Word para principiantes en ●● Rights and protections for immigrant Dos letras, Media Vuelta, Usted, Jurame Español communities as well as resources for escritas por compositores como Rafael Temas a seguir en dos sesiones : those seeking immigration related Hernandez, Armando Manzanero, ●● Copiar, cortar, y pegar textos o assistance Consuelo Velasquez, Roberto Cantoral y imágenes ●● Learn the laws of New York City that mas! ●● Uso de las principales funciones y protect against discrimination and Bohemia Music Tribute comandos en el Microsoft Word the agency that upholds those laws. See “Arverne,” 5/13. ●● Escribir y guardar textos usando el USB. Saturday @ 3:00PM - 6/24 BAYSIDE ●● Formatear y editar textos Los Danza y Serenata 214-20 Northern Boulevard, 718-229-1834 participantes deben tener conocimento Vengan a escuchar el trio más romantico básico en informatica. de la primavera, Cantando así. Tenor Tuesday @ 4:00PM - 6/13 El espacio es limitado. Para registrarse Ángel Feliciano con guitarristas Lisa Conozca Sus Derechos: MOIA favor llamar al 718-721-2462. Spraragen y Josué Pérez en un concierto Services & Tenants Rights MICROSOFT WORD FOR BEGINNERS de bolero, danza puertorriqueña, y * Derechos y protecciones para las IN SPANISH flamenco. No se pierdan su nuevo arreglo comunidades de inmigrantes, así como Learn how to create and save Word de la famosa Serenata de Schubert. recursos para aquellos que buscan documents; format and edit text; copy, Dances and Serenades asistencia relacionada con inmigración cut and paste items; and use Word’s Celebrate the romance of Spring with trio * Derechos que todos los inquilinos en la main functions and commands. Basic Cantando así (singing like this). Bolero, ciudad de Nueva York deben conocer. computer skills are required. Space is danza puertorriqueña, flamenco, plus Know Your Rights: MOIA Services & limited and registration is on a first come, their new arrangement of Schubert’s Tenants Rights first-served basis. To register, please call Serenade for two guitars and tenor voice. 718-721 2462.

68 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE ProgramsPrograms in other for languages All Ages CENTRAL LIBRARY es elegible. Para registrarse llame la Costa Caribe de Colombia. Desde 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, 718-990-0778 718-990-0893 o visite: https:// temas tradicionales a composiciones www.citizenshipworks.org/portal/ originales, el repertorio del Grupo Rebolu Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 5/4, 5/11, 5/18 vieweventdetail/1427 está cargado de energía, historia y Microsoft Excel para hispanoparlantes Naturalization Workshop ( in English dancibilidad. ¿Necesita aprender cómo crear un hoja and Spanish) Grupo Rebolu de trabajo o cómo realizar cálculos? Los This workshop is for legal permanent This Afro-Colombian musical ensemble participantes deben tener conocimientos residents to fill out the N-400 application promotes the rich musical traditions básicos de informática y es necesario for naturalization and a full or partial of their ancestors, the African que los participantes asistan a las tres fee waiver, if eligible. To register call descendants of Colombia’s Caribbean clases. Para las clases en Central Library. 718-990-0893 or go online: https:// coast. From traditional songs to original se requiere preinscripción en persona www.citizenshipworks.org/portal/ compositions, Rebolu’s repertoire en el mostrador de referencia del Cyber vieweventdetail/1427 is loaded with energy, history, and Center a partir del jueves 27 de abril a las danceability. 10 am.o llame al 718-990-0769. Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 6/1, 6/8, 6/15 Microsoft Excel for Spanish Speakers Clases de Computación para Thursday @ 6:00PM - 5/18 Learn how to create a worksheet and principiantes Métodos Anticonceptivos perform calculations. Participants should ¿Necesita aprender a encender la Acompáñenos para un taller animado, have basic computer skills and must computadora o como escribir un email a gratis, divertido y lleno de información attend all 3 classes. Preregistration is alguien? Estas clases son para usted. Es de salud sexual precisa para adultos. required in person at the Central Library necesario que los participantes asistan Birth Control Options Cyber Center Reference Desk beginning las tres clases. Para las clases en Central Join us for a lively workshop that is free, Thursday, April 27 at 10 a.m. or by calling Library. Se requiere preinscripcion en fun, and full of accurate sexual health 718-990-0769. persona en el mostrador de referencia information for adults. del Cyber Center a partir del jueves 25 Sunday @ 3:00PM - 5/7 de mayo a las 10 a.m. o llame al 718-990- Saturday @ 4:00PM - 5/20 Domingos de Conciertos @ Central: 0769. El reto de ser padre de un niño Conjunto Guantanamo Computers for Beginners (In Spanish) hiperactivo/ADHD niño Fundado en 2003 por el tumbador Ulises Learn how to turn on your computer El reto de ser padre de un niño Beato, Conjunto Guantanamo también and write an email. Participants must hiperactivo/ADHD niño Este taller en tiene los integrantes Pepito Gomez attend all 3 classes. Preregistration is español presentado por un psicoterapista (voces), Itetsu Nasuda (piano), Carlos required in person at the Central Library y educador ayudara a padres mejorar el Mena (bajo), Oscar Oñoz (trompeta) and Cyber Center Reference Desk beginning comportamiento, la concentración y el Hector Torres (bongó). Son los músicos Thursday, May 25 at 10 a.m. or by calling auto-control de sus niños. únicos y célebres que crean un sonido 718-990-0769. Challenges of Parenting a Hyperactive con swing auténtico cubano e influencias or ADHD Child (in Spanish) sofisticadas como “el barbaro” Benny CORONA Este taller en español presentado por More, Arsenio Rodriguez, Roberto Faz, y 38-23 104 Street, 718-426-2844 un psicoterapista y educador ayudara Miguelito Cuní. a padres mejorar el comportamiento, la Sunday Concerts @ Central present Saturday @ 2:30PM - 5/6 concentración y el auto-control de sus Conjunto Guantanamo Tributo de Musica Bohemia niños. Layered with authentic Cuban swing and Edwin Vazquez nos trae en vivo bellas sophisticated influences like “el barbaro” canciones romanticas de la era de Monday @ 3:00PM - 5/22 Benny More, Arsenio Rodriguez, Roberto “Bolero” como Besame, Somos Novios, Como obtener capital para su negocio Faz, and Miguelito Cuní, these celebrated Historia de Un Amor, Reloj, Sin ti, Usted, ●● Aprenda sobre requisitos de los musicians play authentic traditional Dos letras, Media Vuelta, Usted, Jurame prestamistas Afro-Cuban rhythms like son montuno, escritas por compositores como Rafael ●● Cuales son sus opciones financieras cha-cha-cha, mambo and rumba using Hernandez, Armando Manzanero, ●● Sitúese para ser aprobado musical motifs straight from the streets Consuelo Velasquez, Roberto Cantoral y How to Get Access to Capital-- in of Havana and Matanzas as well as some mas! Spanish modern day timba combined with the Bohemia Music Tribute ●● What are some of the lending very spirit of New York City. See “Arverne,” 5/13. requirements? ●● What are some of your financing Tuesday @ 2:00PM - 5/9 Saturday @ 2:30PM - 5/13 options? Taller de Naturalización Grupo Rebolu ●● What are some of the best practices Este taller es para los residentes Grupo Rebolu es un conjunto musical to get approved permanentes legales para que llenen Afro Colombiano que promueve las la solicitud de N-400 de naturalización ricas tradiciones musicales de sus y una extención total o parcial, si antepasados; afrodescendientes de

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Louis Armstrong House Visitor Services montuno, bembé, guajira y mas. Monday @ 4:00PM - 5/22 Manager Adriana Filstrup will talk El reto de ser padre de un niño Latin Jazz Coalition featuring about Armstrong’s historic career and hiperactivo/ADHD niño Demetrios Kastaris Este taller en español presentado por how Queens residents can become more Trombonist/composer Demetrios un psicoterapista y educador ayudara involved with the Louis Armstrong Kastaris leads the Latin Jazz Coalition, a padres mejorar el comportamiento, la House Museum today. Program in whose music blends rhythms like the concentración y el auto-control de sus Spanish. rumba (guaguancó), son-montuno, niños. bembé, guajira and more. Challenges of Parenting a Hyperactive Wednesdays @ 11:30AM - 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, or ADHD Child (in Spanish) 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14 Thursday @ 6:00PM - 5/18 A psychotherapist and educator will Mi bebe y yo East Elmhurst Club de Libros para explain how parents can help their Este programa interactivo sentarse en Adultos children improve their behavior, la falda (lap-sit) para niños entre las Venga y únase al club de lectura para concentration and self-control. edades desde el nacimiento hasta 1 año, adultos. El libro de este mes es “Invisible” y sus cuidadores, incluye cantos de cuna, de James Patterson y David Ellis. juegos con los dedos y canciones. Thursday @ 4:00PM - 5/25 East Elmhurst Adult Book Club Super Alimentos como parte de un Baby and Me Come and join our Adult Book Club. This plan de alimentación saludable This interactive lap-sit program for month’s featured book is “Invisible” by Usted aprenderá acerca de lo que es un children, ages birth to 1 year, and their James Patterson and David Ellis. “súper alimento,” recetas y consejos caregivers features nursery rhymes, sobre cómo incorporar estos alimentos fingerplays, and songs. ELMHURST llenos de nutrientes principales en su 86-07 Broadway, 718-271-1020 plan de alimentación a sus adolecentes. Fridays @ 11:00AM - 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, Superfoods: Healthy and Delicious 6/2, 6/9, 6/16 Thursday @ 6:00PM - 5/25 Eating Plans for Families (in Spanish) Tiempo del niño pequeño Conozca sus Derechos: MOIA Nutritionist Christina Camacho will Los niños (de 18 a 24 meses) y sus Services and Human Rights present recipes and tips on how to cuidadores están invitados a unirse a ●● Derechos y protecciones para las incorporate nutrient-packed “superfoods” nosotros para contar historias, canciones comunidades de inmigrantes, así into your meals and snacks, and how to y juegos con los dedos. como recursos para aquellos que introduce them to your family. Toddler Time buscan asistencia relacionada con Children (18 to 24 months) and their inmigración caregivers are invited to join us for ● Aprender las leyes de la ciudad de Thursday @ 6:00PM - 6/1 ● stories, songs, and fingerplays. Nueva York que protegen contra Consentimiento Sexual y la discriminación y la agencia que Comunicación Acompáñenos para un taller animado, Saturdays @ 11:00AM - 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, defiende esas leyes. gratis, divertido y lleno de información 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17 Know Your Rights: MOIA Services and de salud sexual precisa para adultos. Diversión en familia Human Rights Sexual Consent & Communication Buscando un lugar divertido para llevar See “Broadway,” 5/19. Join us for a lively workshop that is free, a los niños? Venga a unirse a la East fun, and full of accurate sexual health Elmhurst Family Fun Hour. Los niños Saturday @ 3:00PM - 6/17 information for adults. (de 18 meses a 4 años) y sus cuidadores Los Hacheros disfrutarán de una hora de socialización, Los Hacheros reviven los estilos EAST ELMHURST con juguetes y música. No es necesario folkloricos como son el son montuno, registrarse. la guaracha y la salsa, frecuentemente 95-06 Astoria Boulevard, 718-424-2619 Family Fun Hour combinan su musica con el sonido de Looking for a fun place to take the las montañas de Puerto Rico llamado Monday @ 6:00PM - 5/1 kids? Come join our Family Fun Hour. Bomba. El Mundo Maravilloso de Louis Children (18 months to 4 years) and Armstrong en Corona Los Hacheros La Jefe de Atención al Visitante, Adriana their caregivers will enjoy an hour of Los Hacheros revives folkloric styles like Filstrup ofrecerá una presentación sobre socialization, with toys and music. son montuno, guaracha and salsa, and la carrera histórica del trompetista y Registration is not required. often combines them with Bomba, a fiery su modesta vida en el barrio. De igual rhythm from the mountains of Puerto manera, contará cómo los residentes Saturday @ 2:30PM - 5/13 Rico. de Queens pueden hacer parte de las Latin Jazz Coalition featuring actividades de la Casa Museo de Louis Demetrios Kastaris Thursday @ 6:00PM - 6/22 Armstrong. El programa se ofrecerá en El trompetista/compositor Demetrios Conozca Sus Derechos: MOIA español. Kastaris conduce el Latin Jazz Coalition Services & Tenants Rights con una música que mezcla ritmos King of Queens: Louis Armstrong’s ●● Derechos y protecciones para las tales como la rumba (guaguancó), son- Wonderful World (Program in Spanish) comunidades de inmigrantes, así

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como recursos para aquellos que (voces), Itetsu Nasuda (piano), Carlos Take a journey through Spain and Latin buscan asistencia relacionada con Mena (bajo), Oscar Oñoz (trompeta) and America with Fiesta Flamenca! Dancers, inmigración Hector Torres (bongó) Son los músicos singers, and guitarists in colorful ●● Derechos que todos los inquilinos únicos y célebres que crean un sonido flamenco costumes present a variety en la ciudad de Nueva York deben con swing auténtico cubano e influencias of dances revealing a life full of pride, conocer. sofisticadas como “el barbaro” Benny passion, honor, love, and sorrow. Know Your Rights: MOIA Services & More, Arsenio Rodriguez, Roberto Faz, y Tenants Rights Miguelito Cuní. Monday @ 4:00PM - 6/26 See “Bayside,” 6/13. Conjunto Guantanamo Conozca sus Derechos: MOIA Founded in 2003 by conga drummer Services and Human Rights FAR ROCKAWAY Ulises Beato, Conjunto Guantanamo also ●● Derechos y protecciones para las 1637 Central Avenue, 718-327-2549 features Pepito Gomez (vocals), Itetsu comunidades de inmigrantes, así Nasuda (piano), Carlos Mena (bass), Oscar como recursos para aquellos que Thursday @ 6:00PM - 5/11 Oñoz (trumpet) and Hector Torres (bongo) buscan asistencia relacionada con Los Hacheros are the unique and celebrated musicians inmigración Los Hacheros reviven los estilos who create a sound layered with ●● Aprender las leyes de la ciudad de folkloricos como son el son montuno, authentic Cuban swing and sophisticated Nueva York que protegen contra la guaracha y la salsa, frecuentemente influences like “el barbaro” Benny More, la discriminación y la agencia que combinan su musica con el sonido de las Arsenio Rodriguez, Roberto Faz, and defiende esas leyes. montañas de Puerto Rico llamado Bomba. Miguelito Cuní. Know Your Rights: MOIA Services and Los Hacheros Human Rights Los Hacheros revives folkloric styles like Saturdays @ 10:00AM - 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 See “Broadway,” 5/19. son montuno, guaracha and salsa, and Microsoft Excel para hispanoparlantes often combines them with Bomba, a fiery ¿Necesita aprender cómo crear un hoja GLEN OAKS rhythm from the mountains of Puerto de trabajo o cómo realizer cálculos? Los 256-04 Union Turnpike, 718-831-8636 Rico. participantes deben tener conocimientos básicos de informática y es necesario que Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 5/4, 6/1 FLUSHING los participantes asistan a las tres clases. Club en Español 41-17 Main Street, 718-661-1200 Para las clases en Flushing Library Se ¿Habla Español? ¡No olvide este bello requiere preinscripción en persona en el lenguaje! Venga a nuestro Club de Saturdays @ 10:00AM - 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 mostrador de referencia del a partir del Español para hablar de todo un poco Microsoft Word para Hispanoparlantes Cyber Center, a partir del sábado 3 de incluyendo películas, música, comida y ¿Necesita aprender como crear un junio a las 10 a.m. o llame al 718-661-1280 noticias. ¡Conozca autores invitados y documento o trabajar con tablas? Los Microsoft Excel for Spanish Speakers conéctese con amigos! participantes deben tener conocimientos Learn how to create a worksheet and Spanish Club básicos de informática y asistir a la perform calculations. Participants Do you speak Spanish? Join to talk about tres clases. Para las clases en Flushing should have basic computer skills and anything and everything including film, Library se require preinscripción en must attend all 3 classes. Preregistration music, cooking and news. Meet guest persona en el mostrador de referencia is required in person at the Flushing authors and connect with new friends. del Cyber Center a partir del sábado 6 de Library Cyber Center Reference Desk mayo de a las at 10:00am. o llame al 718- beginning June 3 at 10:00 a.m. or by Saturday @ 3:00PM - 6/10 661-1280. calling 718-661-1280. Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana II Introduction to Microsoft Word (in Presenta Fiesta Flamenca Spanish) FRESH MEADOWS ¡Tome un viaje por España y América Learn how to create a document and 193-20 Horace Harding Expressway, 718- Latina con la Fiesta Flamenca! work with tables. Participants should 454-7272 Bailarines, cantaores y guitarristas en have basic computer skills and must trajes de flamenco tradicional presentan attend all 3 classes. Preregistration Saturday @ 3:00PM - 6/3 una variedad de bailes que revela una is required in person at the Flushing Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana II vida llena de orgullo, pasión, honor, amor Library Cyber Center Reference Desk Presenta Fiesta Flamenca y tristeza. beginning Saturday, May 6 at 10:00 a.m. ¡Tome un viaje por España y América Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana II or by calling 718-661-1280. Latina con la Fiesta Flamenca! Bailarines, Presents Fiesta Flamenca cantaores y guitarristas en trajes de Take a journey through Spain and Latin Sunday @ 2:00PM - 5/14 flamenco tradicional presentan una America with Fiesta Flamenca! Dancers, Conjunto Guantanamo variedad de bailes que revela una vida singers, and guitarists in colorful Fundado en 2003 por el tumbador Ulises llena de orgullo, pasión, honor, amor y flamenco costumes present a variety Beato, Conjunto Guantanamo también tristeza. of dances revealing a life full of pride, tiene los integrantes Pepito Gomez Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana II passion, honor, love, and sorrow. Presents Fiesta Flamenca

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JACKSON HEIGHTS Bailarines, cantaores y guitarristas en Saturdays @ 2:00PM - 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 35-51 81 Street, 718-899-2500 trajes de flamenco tradicional presentan Clases de Computación para una variedad de bailes que revela una principiantes Saturday @ 3:00PM - 5/6 vida llena de orgullo, pasión, honor, amor ¿Necesita aprender a encender la Latin Jazz Coalition featuring y tristeza. computadora o como escribir un email Demetrios Kastaris Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana II a alguien? Estas clases son para usted. El trompetista/compositor Demetrios Presents Fiesta Flamenca Es necesario que los participantes Kastaris conduce el Latin Jazz Coalition Take a journey through Spain and Latin asistan las tres clases. Para las con una música que mezcla ritmos America with Fiesta Flamenca! Dancers, clases en Langston Hughes Library se tales como la rumba (guaguancó), son- singers, and guitarists in colorful requiere preinscripción en persona en montuno, bembé, guajira y mas. flamenco costumes present a variety el mostrador de referencia a partir del, Latin Jazz Coalition featuring of dances revealing a life full of pride, sábado 6 de mayo las 10 a.m. Demetrios Kastaris passion, honor, love, and sorrow. Computers for Beginners (In Spanish) Trombonist/composer Demetrios Learn how to turn on your computer and Kastaris leads the Latin Jazz Coalition, LANGSTON HUGHES write an email. Participants must attend whose music blends rhythms like the 100-01 Northern Boulevard, 718-651-1100 all 3 classes. Preregistration is required rumba (guaguancó), son-montuno, in person at the Langston Hughes Library bembé, guajira and more. Mondays @ 4:00PM - 5/1, 6/5 beginning Saturday, May 6 at 10 a.m. Grupo Asesor de Adolescentes Friday @ 4:00PM - 6/9 ¿Necesitas hacer servicio comunitario Mondays @ 12:00PM - 5/15, 5/22, 6/5 Conozca Sus Derechos: MOIA para graduarte? Entonces te invitamos Poemas de Luz: Taller de Iluminación Services & Tenants Rights a unirte a TAG, un programa para para fotografía Digital ●● Derechos y protecciones para las estudiantes de 7-12 grado. En este Venga y aprenda conceptos básicos comunidades de inmigrantes, así progrma, estudiantes tienen la de iluminación para la práctica de la como recursos para aquellos que oportunidad de sugerir peliculas, libros, fotografía digital y como usar esta para buscan asistencia relacionada con y actividades que la biblioteca puede incrementar la expresión y el carácter de inmigración realizar para los jóvenes. la foto. ●● Derechos que todos los inquilinos Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Poems of Light: A Photography en la ciudad de Nueva York deben Do You need to do community service Workshop conocer. to graduate? Students in grades 7-12 are Come and learn lighting concepts for Know Your Rights: MOIA Services & invited to participate in TAG in exchange digital photography and how to use Tenants Rights for community service hours. TAG is a this increasing the expression of your See “Bayside,” 6/13. youth group that meets once a month photographs. to discuss programming, activities, and Saturday @ 3:00PM - 6/10 materials for teens at the library. Help Thursday @ 4:00PM - 5/18 Guitarrazon us select movies, books, and comics, and Plantas que crecen en el interior de Obras nuevas por el compositor boricua create programs that interest you! apartamentos Josué Pérez en un concierto especial En este taller en español, aprenderá con Lisa Spraragen guitarrista/bailaora, Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 5/3 sobre: Cómo trasplantar una planta, Alexandra Filipe soprano portuguesa, “Community Art Hack”: Free Middle pasos para tener plantas sanas, hacer un Ángel Feliciano tenor puertorriqueño y School Art Program jardín de hierbas en un solo recipiente flautista aclamado Patrick Dillery. Este programa es gratuito y se en el interior, macetas colgantes para Guitarrazon da después de la escuela para los plantas de aire, el hacer y no hacer del New pieces by Puerto Rican composer estudiantes en grados 6, 7 y 8. Todos crecimiento de una planta de menta. Josué Pérez in spirited settings for guitar, los estudiantes de Queens pueden Growing Plants in Your Apartments (in voice, flute. Performed with guitarist/ inscribirse. Las clases serán semanales Spanish) flamenco dancer Lisa Spraragen, tanto en el Museo de Queens como en Learn how to repot a plant, make a one- Portuguese soprano Alexandra Filipe, bibliotecas cerca al museo. pot indoor herb garden, keep plants Puerto Rican tenor Ángel Feliciano and “Community Art Hack”: Free Middle healthy, use hanging pots for air plants renowned flutist Patrick Dillery. School Art Program and grow a mint plant. Free after-school programming for local Saturday @ 3:00PM - 6/17 middle school students. Any middle- Saturdays @ 2:00PM - 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana II schooler in Queens can sign up! Sessions Microsoft Word para Hispanoparlantes Presenta Fiesta Flamenca will be held weekly in community ¿Necesita aprender como crear un ¡Tome un viaje por España y América locations such as the Queens Museum documento o trabajar con tablas? Los Latina con la Fiesta Flamenca! and local libraries. Snacks will be participantes deben tener conocimientos provided. básicos de informática y asistir a la

72 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE ProgramsPrograms in other for languages All Ages tres clases. Para las clases en Langston sofisticadas como “el barbaro” Benny RIDGEWOOD Hughes Libraty se requiere preinscripción More, Arsenio Rodriguez, Roberto Faz, y 20-12 Madison Street, 718-821-4770 en persona en el mostrador de referencia Miguelito Cuní. a partir del sábado 3 de junio a las at 10 Conjunto Guantanamo Monday @ 6:30PM - 5/8 am. Founded in 2003 by conga drummer Celebra Cinco de Mayo con Mariachi Introduction to Microsoft Word (in Ulises Beato, Conjunto Guantanamo also Tapatío De Álvaro Paulino Spanish) features Pepito Gomez (vocals), Itetsu Venga a disfrutar con el conjunto Learn how to create a document and Nasuda (piano), Carlos Mena (bass), Oscar Mariachi Tapatío de Álvaro Paulino work with tables. Participants should Oñoz (trumpet) and Hector Torres (bongo) fundado en 1983 bajo la dirección del have basic computer skills and must are the unique and celebrated musicians Álvaro Paulino, mexicano de Puebla. attend all 3 classes. Preregistration who create a sound layered with Considerada una de las mejores bandas is required in person at the Langston authentic Cuban swing and sophisticated de mariachi en la ciudad de Nueva York, Hughes Library Reference Desk influences like “el barbaro” Benny More, su música incluye corridos una forma beginning Saturday, June 3 at 10:00 a.m. Arsenio Rodriguez, Roberto Faz, and de cuentos en canción que, ¡será para el Miguelito Cuní. deleite de jóvenes y viejos! Mondays @ 12:00PM - 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Poemas de Luz: Taller de Iluminación RICHMOND HILL Mariachi Tapatío de Álvaro Paulino para fotografía Digital 118-14 Hillside Avenue, 718-849-7150 Founded in 1983, Mariachi Tapatio de Venga y aprenda conceptos básicos Álvaro Paulino, under the direction of de iluminación para la práctica de la Saturday @ 3:00PM - 5/13 Puebla-born Mexican Álvaro Paulino, fotografía digital y como usar esta para Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana II is considered one of the finest mariachi incrementar la expresión y el carácter de Presenta Fiesta Flamenca bands in New York City. The band’s music la foto. ¡Tome un viaje por España y América includes “corridos,” a form of storytelling Poems of Light: A Photography Latina con la Fiesta Flamenca! Bailarines, in song that is enjoyed by young and old. Workshop cantaores y guitarristas en trajes de Come and learn lighting concepts for flamenco tradicional presentan una Saturday @ 3:00PM - 5/20 digital photography and how to use variedad de bailes que revela una vida Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana II this increasing the expression of your llena de orgullo, pasión, honor, amor y Presenta Fiesta Flamenca photographs. tristeza. ¡Tome un viaje por España y América Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana II Latina con la Fiesta Flamenca! Bailarines, Monday @ 4:00PM - 6/12 Presents Fiesta Flamenca cantaores y guitarristas en trajes de Know Your Right: Public Benefits and Take a journey through Spain and Latin flamenco tradicional presentan una Resources in Spanish America with Fiesta Flamenca! Dancers, variedad de bailes que revela una vida Temas: singers, and guitarists in colorful llena de orgullo, pasión, honor, amor y ●● Derecho de los Derechos Humanos flamenco costumes present a variety tristeza. ●● Beneficios y Recursos Públicos of dances revealing a life full of pride, Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana II ●● Educación, Salud, Acceso a la Lengua passion, honor, love, and sorrow. Presents Fiesta Flamenca Conozca Su Derecho: Beneficios y Take a journey through Spain and Latin Recursos Públicos en Español Saturday @ 3:00PM - 6/3 America with Fiesta Flamenca! Dancers, Topics: Latin Jazz Coalition featuring singers, and guitarists in colorful ●● Human Rights Law Demetrios Kastaris flamenco costumes present a variety ●● Public Benefits and Resources El trompetista/compositor Demetrios of dances revealing a life full of pride, ●● Education, Healthcare, Language Kastaris conduce el Latin Jazz Coalition passion, honor, love, and sorrow. Access con una música que mezcla ritmos tales como la rumba (guaguancó), son- SUNNYSIDE LEFRAK CITY montuno, bembé, guajira y mas. 43-06 Greenpoint Avenue, 718-784-3033 98-30 57 Avenue, 718-592-7677 Latin Jazz Coalition featuring Demetrios Kastaris Saturday @ 3:00PM - 5/20 Thursday @ 6:30PM - 6/8 Trombonist/composer Demetrios Danza y Serenata Conjunto Guantanamo Kastaris leads the Latin Jazz Coalition, Vengan a escuchar el trio más romantico Fundado en 2003 por el tumbador Ulises whose music blends rhythms like the de la primavera, Cantando así. Tenor Beato, Conjunto Guantanamo también rumba (guaguancó), son-montuno, Ángel Feliciano con guitarristas Lisa tiene los integrantes Pepito Gomez bembé, guajira and more. Spraragen y Josué Pérez en un concierto (voces), Itetsu Nasuda (piano), Carlos de bolero, danza puertorriqueña, y Mena (bajo), Oscar Oñoz (trompeta) and flamenco. No se pierdan su nuevo arreglo Hector Torres (bongó) Son los músicos de la famosa Serenata de Schubert. únicos y célebres que crean un sonido con swing auténtico cubano e influencias

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Dances and Serenades singers, and guitarists in colorful WOODSIDE See “Broadway,” 6/4. flamenco costumes present a variety 54-22 Skillman Avenue, 718-429-4700 of dances revealing a life full of pride, Friday @ 3:00PM - 5/26 passion, honor, love, and sorrow. Thursday @ 6:30PM - 5/18 Como mejorar su crédito Danza y Serenata ●● Como entender su credito y puntuaje WOODHAVEN Vengan a escuchar el trio más romantico ●● Como desarollar su credito 85-41 Forest Parkway, 718-849-1010 de la primavera, Cantando así. Tenor ●● Como arreglar su credito, hacer Ángel Feliciano con guitarristas Lisa disputas Saturday @ 3:00PM - 5/6 Spraragen y Josué Pérez en un concierto Understanding and Managing your Danza y Serenata de bolero, danza puertorriqueña, y Credit-- In Spanish Vengan a escuchar el trio más romantico flamenco. No se pierdan su nuevo arreglo ●● Understanding credit report & score de la primavera, Cantando así. Tenor de la famosa Serenata de Schubert. ●● How to build good credit Ángel Feliciano con guitarristas Lisa Dances and Serenades ●● How to rebuild you credit, make Spraragen y Josué Pérez en un concierto See “Broadway,” 6/4. disputes de bolero, danza puertorriqueña, y flamenco. No se pierdan su nuevo arreglo Thursday @ 6:00PM - 6/8 WINDSOR PARK de la famosa Serenata de Schubert. Conozca sus Derechos: MOIA Services 79-50 Bell Boulevard, 718-468-8300 Dances and Serenades and Human Rights See “Broadway,” 6/4. ●● Derechos y protecciones para las Saturday @ 3:00PM - 5/6 comunidades de inmigrantes, así Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana II Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 5/17 como recursos para aquellos que Presenta Fiesta Flamenca Conozca Sus Derechos: MOIA buscan asistencia relacionada con ¡Tome un viaje por España y América Services & Tenants Rights inmigración Latina con la Fiesta Flamenca! Bailarines, ●● Derechos y protecciones para las ●● Aprender las leyes de la ciudad de cantaores y guitarristas en trajes de comunidades de inmigrantes, así Nueva York que protegen contra flamenco tradicional presentan una como recursos para aquellos que la discriminación y la agencia que variedad de bailes que revela una vida buscan asistencia relacionada con defiende esas leyes. llena de orgullo, pasión, honor, amor y inmigración Know Your Rights: MOIA Services and tristeza. ●● Derechos que todos los inquilinos Human Rights Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana II en la ciudad de Nueva York deben See “Broadway,” 5/19. Presents Fiesta Flamenca conocer. Take a journey through Spain and Latin Know Your Rights: MOIA Services & America with Fiesta Flamenca! Dancers, Tenants Rights See “Bayside,” 6/13.

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ARVERNE tweens basic techniques for drawing Monday @ 5:30PM - 5/1 312 Beach 54 Street, 718-634-4784 manga characters. Shakespeare in Queens: “Coriolanus” Titan Theatre Company presents a staged Mondays @ 3:00PM - 5/1 - 6/26 BAYSIDE reading of Shakespeare’s “Coriolanus” Teen Board Games 214-20 Northern Boulevard, 718-229-1834 with its themes of ambition, honor, and Ease into the week with relaxing and fun treason. board and card games! Mondays @ 4:00PM - 5/1 - 6/19 Elementary Korean Fridays @ 3:30PM - 5/5 - 6/30 Wednesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/3 - 6/28 Elementary Korean teaches the Arts and Crafts for School-Age Teen Video Gaming Korean alphabet using a method that Children Come and join your fellow teens as we enables non-Korean speakers to read Come and join us on Friday afternoons play the latest video games on our PS 2 independently in a short time, and to make an arts and crafts project! For and Wii video systems. encourages learning through repetition school-age children of daily expressions, with a cultural Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 5/4 - 6/29 component providing insights into CAMBRIA HEIGHTS Teen Tech Time Korea and its society. Preregistration is 218-13 Linden Boulevard, 718-528-3535 You will be given your own personal required. Please preregister online or call laptop to use to finish your homework, in English 718-429-4700. First come; first Mondays @ 4:00PM - 5/1, 5/15, 5/22 research colleges, or update your social served. Yoga for Teens media. These workshops are designed to help Fridays @ 4:00PM - 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 teens find self-awareness through Fridays @ 2:30PM - 5/5 - 6/30 Book Buddies discussion, breathing exercise and yoga Teen Table Tennis Children read with a teen partner. poses. Join us for a friendly game of table tennis. Balls and paddles are provided - BELLEROSE Monday @ 4:00PM - 5/8 just bring yourself. For youth ages 13 and 250-06 Hillside Avenue, 718-831-8644 Stringin’ It: Light Sculptures up. Join the Science Wizard in making Mondays @ 5:00PM - 5/1 - 6/12 amazing light sculptures. Students will Thursday @ 4:00PM - 5/18 Chemistry Tutoring use vibrating strings and strobe lights to Stringin’ It: Light Sculptures This program is created specifically to create their sculptures. Join the Science Wizard in making help teens with chemistry. Available amazing light sculptures. Students will every Monday except holidays. Wednesdays @ 3:30PM - 5/10, 6/7 use vibrating strings and strobe lights to Teen GLBTQA Club @ Cambria create their sculptures. Saturday @ 2:00PM - 5/20, Heights Library Teen Center Saturday @ 11:00AM - 5/6 Wherever you fall on the rainbow ASTORIA Success Academy Workshop spectrum, we want you in the Teen 14-01 Astoria Boulevard, 718-278-2220 Learn the skills you need to succeed! GLBTQA Club. Make friends, talk pop Teens will learn the importance of culture, and discuss other topics. Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 5/4 - 6/29 setting goals and will learn time Chess Club management and study skills. Friday @ 3:30PM - 5/19 All ages and experience levels welcome. Pamper a Shelter Pet Other board games will available as well. Thursday @ 6:00PM - 5/11 Teens create toys to be donated to dogs Make Stylish Handbags from Recycled and cats at a local animal shelter. BAISLEY PARK Jeans with Bengali Artist Shahnaz 117-11 Sutphin Boulevard, 718-529-1590 Begum CENTRAL LIBRARY In this sewing project, participants will 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, 718-990-0778 Wednesdays @ 4:30PM - 5/3 - 6/28 learn how to recycle pairs of old jeans Teens Empowerment into stylish purses, with the option Saturday @ 1:00PM - 5/6 Calling all youths ages 13-18. Come and of adding fabric trims and lace. Basic Teen Free Comic Book Day join us for our weekly empowerment sewing techniques will be reviewed. Enjoy one free comic book from a variety sessions, designed to motivate and Jeans, needle, thread and scissors will of titles. There will be various crafts and inspire you! be provided on a first-come, first-served prizes, including a Cosplay Contest! basis to the first 20 participants. Fabric BAY TERRACE trims, lace and large beads can be Monday @ 4:00PM - 5/8 18-36 Bell Boulevard, 718-423-7004 brought to personalize each bag. Teen Graphic Novel and Anime Club Like manga? Enjoy graphic novels? Love Tuesday @ 3:30PM - 6/13 BRIARWOOD anime? Then join us for our Anime and 85-12 Main Street, 718-658-1680 Graphic Novel Club! For more information, visit Manga Drawing Artist Eric Cheng teaches teens and queenslib.org/aboutHSE May/June 2017 75 NovemberMay / June /2017 December 2016

Fridays @ 5:00PM - 5/19, 6/16 Friday @ 3:30PM - 5/26 Monday @ 4:00PM - 5/22 Girls Who Create and Take! Kids Movie Matinee! Graphic Novel Club Come and join us for a fun afternoon of Join us for the Kid’s Movie Matinee! Do you like graphic novels? (Comics crafting, laughing, food tasting, and stress This month’s featured film is “Doctor count, too!) Then join our monthly club relieving fun! All young ladies between Strange.” and share your love of the genre with 12-19 are invited. other teens in grade 7 and up. ELMHURST Sunday @ 2:00PM - 5/28 86-07 Broadway, 718-271-1020 Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 5/31 Sunday Movie: Dr. Strange Earth Day Jeopardy! Dr. Stephen Strange is an arrogant Friday @ 4:00PM - 5/5 All teens and tweens are invited to join neurosurgeon who loses the use of his hands. Origami Workshop us in the Teen Room for another round of Teens learn how to make different Jeopardy. Sunday @ 2:00PM - 6/25 origami shapes, animals and insects in Sunday Movie: “Morgan” this hands-on workshop. FRESH MEADOWS A corporate risk-management consultant 193-20 Horace Harding Expressway, has to decide and determine whether or Monday @ 5:00PM - 5/8 718-454-7272 not to terminate an artificial being’s life. Tested: Documentary film screening An informative documentary film about Tuesdays @ 3:30PM - 5/2 - 5/30 CORONA the SHSAT. Parents of middle school Teen Tuesdays 38-23 104 Street, 718-426-2844 and junior high school students are A different activity every week, as well particularly encouraged to attend. as space to hang out and tables for doing Monday @ 4:00PM - 5/22 homework. Challenges of Parenting a Hyperactive FLUSHING or ADHD Child (in Spanish) 41-17 Main Street, 718-661-1200 Thursday @ 4:00PM - 5/4 A psychotherapist and educator will Teen Movie: Guardians of the Galaxy explain how parents can help their Fridays @ 4:00PM - 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 Get psyched for the release of the sequel children improve their behavior, Teen Happy Hour by watching the first Guardians of the concentration and self-control. Hang out with your friends, and enjoy Galaxy movie! Rated PG-13. gaming on the overhead monitor as COURT SQUARE well as our full stock of board and card GLEN OAKS 25-01 Jackson Avenue, 718-937-2790 games. 256-04 Union Turnpike, 718-831-8636

Tuesdays @ 1:00PM - 5/2 - 6/20 Saturdays @ 10:00AM - 5/6 - 6/10 Wednesdays @ 3:30PM - 5/3 - 5/31 Knit and Crochet Group Math Help Hump Day: Board Games Weekly needle craft group. Participants Math tutoring is available for students You made it to Wednesday! Come to select and work on their own projects. in grades 4-8. Bring your math Glen Oaks Library and enjoy some board Basic knitting or crochet skills are homework and textbook. games to celebrate. required. Saturdays @ 2:00PM - 5/6 - 6/24 Fridays @ 3:30PM - 5/5, 5/19 DOUGLASTON/LITTLE NECK Chess Club Not Just a Teen Anime Hour 249-01 Northern Boulevard, 718-225-8414 Children and teens, ages 8 and up, learn Do you like Anime? Come to our Anime and improve their knowledge of Chess. showing! Tuesdays @ 2:30PM - 5/23, 6/6 Teen Movie Tuesday Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 5/10 Thursdays @ 3:30PM - 5/11, 5/25 35/23 “Middle School: The Worst Years of Anime Club Glen Oaks Creators My Life” (2016) (PG) 6/6 “The Jungle Book” All teens and tweens are invited to join Come to the Glen Oaks Library and create (2016) (PG). us for fun Anime you select. with us! 5/11: Duct Tape Crafts 5/25: Paper Robot Hands EAST ELMHURST Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 5/11, 5/25 95-06 Astoria Boulevard, 718-424-2619 Youth Council Meetings Friday @ 3:30PM - 5/12 New York City’s Government isn’t just Teen Video Games Mondays @ 3:00PM - 5/1 - 6/26, for adults! Teens should have a say in You made it to Friday! Celebrate by Tuesdays @ 3:00PM - 5/2 - 6/27, what’s happening in their city. I playing video games with us! Wednesdays @ 3:00PM - 5/3 - 6/28, Thursdays @ 3:00PM - 5/4 - 6/22, Friday @ 3:00PM - 5/12 Wednesday @ 3:30PM - 5/17 Fridays @ 3:00PM - 5/5 - 6/23 Irish Traditional Music For Teens Teen Book Discussion STACKS Homework Help Come and enjoy an informal live Book Discussion Group: Loved it or hated Homework help is available for children in performance, followed by an open it? We want to know what you think! grades 1-7. Preregistration is required. discussion.

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Saturday @ 11:00AM - 5/20 HOWARD BEACH LAURELTON Spring Festival: Scavenger Hunt 92-06 156 Avenue, 718-641-7086 134-26 225 Street, 718-528-2822 Get to know your library better with a Scavenger Hunt! Find what makes the Saturday @ 2:30PM - 5/6 Mondays @ 3:30PM - 5/1 - 6/26 library so great and turn in the clues for “Saving Jamaica Bay”: Documentary Teen Science & Technology Club fabulous prizes! Film Screening and Discussion with Students in grades 7-12 will participate Producer Daniel Hendrick in hands-on activities using everyday Saturday @ 11:00AM - 5/20 Jamaica Bay had become a dumping materials to investigate and explore the Spring Festival: Henna Painting for ground for garbage, sewage and even basics of science. Teens and Adults dead bodies until citizen action and the Join us for celebration with henna growing awarness of the role of urban Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/2 - 6/27 painting for teens and adults. First come, nature in protecting our cities from the Teen Minecraft Club first served. effects of climate change led to efforts Join us in creating challenging Minecraft to overcome a century of neglect. Join projects, and enjoy playful competition Friday @ 3:30PM - 5/26 us for a screening of “Saving Jamaica with other teens. Not Just A Teen Movie Bay” and a conversation with the We will be showing our favorite teen producer Daniel Hendrick. Saturdays @ 1:00PM - 5/6 - 6/24 movies. 5/26: Dr. Strange (PG-13) STEAM Club JACKSON HEIGHTS Join our STEAM Club. We will create fun HILLCREST 35-51 81 Street, 718-899-2500 and exciting projects using everyday 187-05 Union Turnpike, 718-454-2786 materials. Friday @ 1:00PM - 5/12 Fridays @ 3:30PM - 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 Author Talk with Marina Budhos Thursday @ 6:00PM - 5/11 Giant Coloring Poster Award winning author, Marina Budhos, Hip Hop Meets Jazz Grab your friends and get to Hillcrest for will discuss her YA book “Watched”. The Eric Lemon Ensemble illustrates the giant READ coloring poster! how sounds of the 1940’s bebop with LANGSTON HUGHES Bird, Dizzy and Monk created a bridge to Thursday @ 5:00PM - 5/11 100-01 Northern Blvd., 718-651-1100 today’s hip hop and R&B. Tween Advisory Board The Teen/Tween Advisory Board will Mondays @ 4:00PM - 5/1, 6/5 Mondays @ 5:00PM - 5/15, 6/12 assist in planning suitable activities for Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Tween E Book Club the local community. Service hours will Do You need to do community service The Tween E Book Club meets once be given for participants. to graduate? Students in grades 7-12 a month. Join us for a great book are invited to participate in TAG in discussion and surprise snack. Monday @ 5:00PM - 5/15 exchange for community service hours. It’s Never Too Early (or Too Late) To TAG is a youth group that meets once LEFFERTS Plan for Your Child’s College Education a month to discuss programming, 103-34 Lefferts Boulevard, 718-843-5950 Gain insight into developing the right activities, and materials for teens at the strategy for you and your child to get into library. Monday @ 6:00PM - 5/8 the college of their dreams and to ease the Make Stylish Handbags from Recycled financial burden of a college education. Mondays @ 6:00PM - 6/5, 6/12, 6/26, Jeans with Bengali Artist Shahnaz Arnold Davis has conducted presentations Wednesday @ 4:30PM - 5/24 Begum on college admissions and financing at Move It and Make It! Zumba with See “Bellerose,” 5/11. high schools, secondary schools and Miriam Acevedo primary schools in the Midwest and Our annual “Spring Into Exercise” Monday @ 5:30PM - 6/5 regional New York. series has taken on a different look to Shakespeare in Queens: “Love’s empower you and your family to enjoy Labour’s Lost” Fridays @ 3:30PM - 6/2 - 6/30 your health. Titan Theatre Company presents a Teen Space staged reading of Shakespeare’s “Love Grab your friends and head to the library! Wednesdays @ 4:30PM - 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, Labour’s Lost”. 6/28 HOLLIS Move It and Make It! Tai Chi with Thursday @ 3:00PM - 6/8 202-05 Hillside Avenue, 718-465-7355 Dino Blanche So Fresh and So Clean, Clean! Our annual “Spring Into Exercise” At this interactive workshop, you will Thursday @ 6:00PM - 6/8 series has taken on a different look to make soap of different shapes and Make Stylish Handbags from Recycled empower you and your family to enjoy scents! You will also learn how to Jeans with Bengali Artist Shahnaz your health. maintain healthy grooming habits. Begum See “Bellerose,” 5/11.

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Mondays @ 3:00PM - 5/1 - 6/19, Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 5/11, 5/18, 5/25 Monday @ 5:00PM - 6/5 Tuesdays @ 3:00PM - 5/2 - 6/20, DJ Workshop with Building Beats Monday Movie - “Loving” (PG-13) Wednesdays @ 3:00PM - 5/3 - 6/21, This is a four-week workshop where Join us as we watch the Oscar-nominated Thursdays @ 3:00PM - 5/4 - 6/22, teens will learn the technology and the film, “Loving”. An interracial couple fight Fridays @ 3:00PM - 5/5 - 6/23 entrepreneurial skills they need to succeed Virginia’s miscegenation laws, and their Teen Homework Session in the music industry. case reaches the Supreme Court. Grades 5 and up can stop by the library after school to do their Wednesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/31, 6/7, 6/14 Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 6/21 homework, read, and enjoy a snack. Chess Workshop withProject Pawn Celebrate Summer with Birdhouses! Join us as Project Pawn teaches the Join us as we paint mini birdhouses as a Tuesday @ 4:00PM - 5/2, strategies of chess. Project Pawn will also celebration of the first day of summer! Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 5/3 show students how to apply these strategies Dance Theater of Harlem: Dance in their everyday lives. QUEENS LIBRARY FOR TEENS Workshop 2002 Cornaga Ave, 718-471-2573 The Dance Theater of Harlem will MASPETH teach teens about historical events 69-70 Grand Avenue, 718-639-5228 Mondays @ 2:30PM - 5/1 - 5/22, as a platform to create social change Tuesdays @ 2:30PM - 5/2 - 5/30, through dance. Registration is Mondays @ 10:45AM - 5/1 - 6/26, Wednesdays @ 2:30PM - 5/3 - 5/31, required. Tuesdays @ 10:45AM - 5/2 - 6/27, Thursdays @ 2:30PM - 5/4 - 5/25 Wednesdays @ 10:45AM - 5/3 - 6/28, Let’s Work! Tuesdays @ 4:45PM - 5/9 - 6/27 Thursdays @ 10:45AM - 5/4 - 6/29, “Work Hard and Play Hard”. Get Teen Fitness w/ Get Right Fitness Fridays @ 10:45AM - 5/5 - 6/30, homework help, learn Tech Trivia, Teens will participate in exercises to Saturdays @ 10:45AM - 5/6 - 6/24 enhance your typing skills or read a build strength and mental discipline Daily Word Search magazine. to a musical backdrop making for an Come in every day for a new Word Search! exciting time. Fridays @ 2:30PM - 5/5 - 6/30 MITCHELL-LINDEN Radio Recording Drop In Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 5/17 31-32 Union Street, 718-539-2330 Stop by Queens Library for Teens Game On! recording studio to lay some bars or some If you are a teen interested in super Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/2 - 6/27 melodic tunes. Learn how to use the fun, mind bending games that require Chess Club for Teens equipment. strategy and smarts, then Game On is Teens have fun learning how to play chess. perfect for you. Come and join us! Fridays @ 4:00PM - 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 6/2 Great Debaters Wednesday @ 3:30PM - 5/31 Wednesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/3 - 6/28 Learn how to get your point across! Movie Mania Teens Learn to Play Mahjong! Your voice matters, but how you say it Grades 7 and up can enjoy a flick with Ever wanted to know how to play mahjong? is just as important. Email bjeffries@ their friends. Bring your own snack. Now you can! We will have a series on how queenslibrary.org to register today! Featured Film: Ghostbusters (2016) to play mahjong for Teens. Show up, learn, and play! Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/30, 6/6 Wednesdays @ 4:00PM - 6/14, 6/28 Yoga for Teens Squeeze Your Brain PENINSULA These workshops are designed to help Teens will be challenged to use their 92-25 Rockaway Beach Blvd., 718-634-1110 teens find self-awareness through intellect, trivia and decoding skills to discussion, breathing exercise and yoga complete activities. June 14-Escape Fridays @ 4:00PM - 5/5 - 5/26 poses. Room June 28-I.Q. Challenge. Zombie Awareness Month Movies! May is Zombie Awareness Month! In QUEENS VILLAGE Thursday @ 4:00PM - 6/29 celebration, we will be showing zombie 94-11 217 Street, 718-776-6800 Poetry Fever themed movies every Friday at 4pm. Part of the Summer Reading Series Thursday @ 6:00PM - 5/25 teens will learn about and celebrate Friday @ 1:00PM - 6/30 Make Stylish Handbags from Recycled the art of poetry and craft their own Summer Meals & Fun Jeans with Bengali Artist Shahnaz poems by the end of the series. Join us Mondays through Fridays at 1pm for Begum our Summer Meal & Fun program. Ages 0-18 See “Bellerose,” 5/11. are welcome!

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RICHMOND HILL SOUTH JAMAICA 118-14 Hillside Avenue, 718-849-7150 108-41 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., 718-739-4088 Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 5/3 Minecraft Craft Mondays @ 3:30PM - 5/1 - 6/26, Thursday @ 6:00PM - 6/1 Make a Minecraft craft and step into the Tuesdays @ 3:30PM - 5/2 - 6/27, Make Stylish Handbags from Recycled world of gaming fantasy! Grades 6 & up. Wednesdays @ 3:30PM - 5/3 - 6/28, Jeans with Bengali Artist Shahnaz Thursdays @ 3:30PM - 5/4 - 6/29, Begum Mondays @ 4:00PM - 5/8, 6/12 Fridays @ 3:30PM - 5/5 - 6/30, See “Bellerose,” 5/11. S.T.E.A.M. Saturdays @ 3:30PM - 5/6 - 6/24 Hands on activities in Science, Lanyard Club SOUTH OZONE PARK Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. Teens and tweens make a lanyard 128-16 Rockaway Blvd., 718-529-1660 Ages 8-15. keychain or bracelet. Thursday @ 6:00PM - 5/4 Mondays @ 4:00PM - 5/15, 6/19 RIDGEWOOD Make Stylish Handbags from Recycled Meditation for Kids 20-12 Madison Street, 718-821-4770 Jeans with Bengali Artist Shahnaz Learn about meditation, its benefits, and Begum how to make an energy ball! Thursdays @ 3:30PM - 5/4 - 6/29 See “Bellerose,” 5/11. Teen Crafternoons Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 5/31 Join us for an afternoon of crafts ST. ALBANS Shrinky Dinks including origami, duct tape, weaving, 191-05 Linden Boulevard, 718-528-8196 Join us for this blast from the past craft! and more! Grades 6 & up. Mondays @ 4:00PM - 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 ROSEDALE St. Albans Creators Tweens & Teens Mondays @ 12:30PM - 5/1 - 6/19 144-20 243 Street, 718-528-8490 Join us on selected Mondays’ for Arts Elementary Korean & Crafts 5/1 - Glitter Canvas Art 5/8 - See “Bayside,” 5/1. Mondays @ 3:00PM - 5/1 - 6/26 Popsicle Stick Frames 5/15 - Tie Dye Art Teen Hour with Baby Wipes Youth in grades 7 and up are invited to join these weekly sessions designed Monday @ 6:00PM - 6/5 to motivate and inspire, through Hip Hop Meets Jazz discussions and activities. The Eric Lemon Ensemble illustrates how the sounds of the 1940’s bebop with Thursday @ 3:30PM - 5/4 Bird, Dizzy and Monk created a bridge to The Intrepid Museum Presents High today’s hip hop and R&B. Flying Design Museum educators will explain the Monday @ 6:00PM - 6/12 four forces of flight and how they allow Make Stylish Handbags from Recycled airplanes to fly through the air. Teens Jeans with Bengali Artist Shahnaz will then perform a hands-on task. Begum See “Bellerose,” 5/11. Thursdays @ 3:30PM - 5/18 - 6/29 Teen Crafts STEINWAY Put on your Crafting Hats and let’s 21-45 31 Street, 718-728-1965 explore different crafts using materials around us. Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/2 - 6/27 Chess Club Thursday @ 4:00PM - 5/25 Teens and children age 8 and up learn Jewelry Making the basics of chess or improve their Teens learn to make beautiful jewelry. game. Materials will be provided. WOODHAVEN SOUTH HOLLIS 85-41 Forest Parkway, 718-849-1010 204-01 Hollis Avenue, 718-465-6779 Mondays @ 4:00PM - 5/1, 6/5 Monday @ 6:00PM - 5/22 Rock Band Make Stylish Handbags from Recycled Form your own rock band and battle with Jeans with Bengali Artist Shahnaz music! Ages 8 - 15. Begum See “Bellerose,” 5/11.

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ARVERNE Thursday @ 5:30PM - 5/11 Mondays @ 3:30PM - 5/1 - 5/22 312 Beach 54 Street, 718-634-4784 Kids’ Movie: “Monster Trucks” Preschoolers Storytime Children of all ages are invited to join Children ages 3-5 years accompanied Mondays @ 3:00PM - 5/1 - 6/26, us for our movie screening of “Monster by a parent/adult caregiver will listen Tuesdays @ 3:00PM - 5/2 - 6/27, Trucks”. to stories, sing songs, dance, perform Wednesdays @ 3:00PM - 5/3 - 6/28, fingerplays and more. Thursdays @ 3:00PM - 5/4 - 6/29 Fridays @ 4:00PM - 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 Homework Help Zumba for Kids Mondays @ 4:00PM - 5/1 - 5/22 STACKS is a free, afterschool program Join us for a fun dance-based exercise, Preschoolers Arts and Crafts for children ages 6-14. STACKS provides designed just for kids! Children ages 3-5 accompanied by a homework assistance followed by fun, parent/adult caregiver will work on educational activities. Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 5/17 different arts and crafts projects each A Reptile “Edventure” with Erik week. Preregistration is not required. Mondays @ 4:30PM - 5/1 - 6/26 Callender Air Hockey Mondays This fun-filled educational experience Wednesdays @ 11:30AM - 5/3 - 5/31, Get a good start into the week with gives kids a unique opportunity to see Fridays @ 11:30AM - 5/5 - 5/19 our Air Hockey Mondays – battle your reptiles, amphibians, and even some Toddler Time friends for the top spot! large insects. Children and their parents/caregivers can enjoy story time with books, singing Wednesdays @ 10:00AM - 5/3 - 6/28 Thursday @ 5:30PM - 5/18 songs and dancing. For ages 1-3. Story Time Kids’ Movie: Moana Preschoolers develop early literacy skills Children of all ages are invited to join us Wednesdays @ 12:00PM - 5/3 - 5/31, as they experience new and classic for our movie screening of “Moana.” Fridays @ 12:00PM - 5/5 - 5/19 picture books, enjoy favorite songs, and Toddlers Color, Craft and Playtime learn delightful fingerplays. Thursday @ 5:30PM - 5/25 Children ages 12 months to 3 years can Kids’ Movie: Sing enjoy coloring, making a simple craft and Wednesdays @ 10:45AM - 5/3 - 6/28 Children of all ages are invited to join us playing with toys. Kidz Build! for our movie screening of “Sing.” Toddlers and Preschoolers develop BAISLEY PARK fine motor and cooperative play skills Thursday @ 4:30PM - 6/1 117-11 Sutphin Boulevard, 718-529-1590 enjoying Magna-Tiles, Lego Duplos, Magic Show with Speedo The Clown blocks and more. and Company Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/2, 5/9, 5/16 This fun-filled event for children will Nutrition Workshops for Kids Thursday @ 5:30PM - 5/4 feature balloon-twisting and magic! Kids will learn how the human body Kids’ Movie: The Secret Life of Pets works, how to eat a balanced meal, read Children of all ages are invited to join us Monday @ 2:00PM - 6/12 and understand food labels, and how to for our movie screening of “The Secret Face Painting measure healthy portion sizes! Life of Pets”. Summer Reading Kick-Off Face Painting for Children 6 to 12. Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 5/4 - 6/15 Fridays @ 3:30PM - 5/5 - 6/30 STACKS Presents: Adventures in Fun Fridays Monday @ 2:00PM - 6/12 Architecture Celebrate the end of the week with board Build It! with Arch for Kids This series will feature hands-on games, arts and crafts, coloring, and Children will design and build connecting activities grounded in architecture. more! inclines while they learn about the forces behind your creation. For ages 6 and up, Fridays @ 4:00PM - 5/5, 5/12 Friday @ 4:00PM - 5/5 caregivers welcome. Kid Fit Fun! Get Fit with FitFund Take part in all of our awesome fitness This fitness workshop will set up space Monday @ 4:00PM - 6/12 workshops like exciting obstacle courses, with cones, jump ropes and hoops. Kids Animal Show with Jason Reilly break dance and Star Wars Light Saber learn to strategize and work together to Meet frogs, bugs, a bunny, guinea pigs, workouts! overcome obstacles. chinchillas, mice, reptiles, birds, hermit crabs and a chicken. Enjoy dancing, Mondays @ 4:00PM - 5/8 - 6/5 Saturday @ 3:00PM - 5/6 singing and a surprise activity. Bricks 4 Kidz Workshop Kids Can Cook, Too! This is a hands-on session where Join food educator and local Astoria AUBURNDALE students build machines, buildings, resident Stacey Ornstein to chop, 25-55 Francis Lewis Blvd., 718-352-2027 vehicles and other structures out of grate, blend and roll our way through a LEGO bricks. delicious seasonal dish!

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Thursday @ 2:00PM - 6/8 caregivers, and children how to use Wednesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/3 - 6/28 Animals Build a Better World! games, hands-on activities and stories LEGO Building Club Meet and greet frogs, bugs, a chicken, that help build the most important Children in grades K-6 have fun being fuzzy creatures and more. Discover how language and social skills. Registration creative with Legos! each have an important role in nature to is required - please speak with children’s help make the world a better place. Enjoy librarian. Tuesday @ 4:00PM - 6/20 dancing, singing and a surprise activity “Building: Tall Ships & Pirate Tales!” at the end of the show. Fridays @ 4:00PM - 5/5 - 5/26 Ahoy! People don’t just build on land. Book Buddies They build on water, too! Set sail with us BAY TERRACE Teens will read to kids. For grades K-4. on a thrilling action-packed adventure 18-36 Bell Boulevard, 718-423-7004 about a crew of quirky pirates. Fridays @ 4:00PM - 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 5/3 - 6/21 Book Buddies BRIARWOOD Toddler Time Children read with a teen partner. 85-12 Main Street, 718-658-1680 See “Auburndale,” 5/3. Saturdays @ 10:00AM - 5/6, 5/13, 5/20 Wednesdays @ 10:00AM - 5/3 - 6/28 Wednesday @ 3:00PM - 5/3 Homework Help Mother Goose Family Fun Movie See “Arverne,” 5/1. Children ages 6-18 months and their We will show Disney’s “Moana”, the parent/caregiver are invited to join us musical adventure of a spirited teen on a Mondays @ 11:00AM - 5/8, 5/22 for simple picture books, nursery rhyme mission to save her people (rated PG). Baby & Me fingerplays, and play time. Babies 7-18 months and their caregivers Fridays @ 11:00AM - 5/5 - 6/23 enjoy an hour of songs and playtime. Wednesdays @ 11:00AM - 5/3 -6/28 Baby and Me Toddler Time Babies ages 9-18 months, and their Mondays @ 1:30PM - 5/15, 5/22 See “Auburndale,” 5/3. parents or adult caregivers, share simple Picture Book stories, songs, and rhymes, and play with Join us for storytime. For ages 3 1/2-5 Fridays @ 3:30PM - 5/5 - 6/30 educational toys and games. years old. Arts and Crafts for School-Age Children Wednesday @ 3:30PM - 5/10 Wednesdays @ 11:00AM - 5/17, 5/24 Come and join us on Friday afternoons Mother’s Day Craft Program Mother Goose to make an arts and crafts project! For Children ages 5-10 years enjoy Children 18-30 months and their school-age children assembling and decorating a Mother’s caregivers enjoy an hour of songs and Day craft project. All materials will be playtime. BROAD CHANNEL supplied. 16-26 Cross Bay Boulevard, 718-318-4943 Wednesdays @ 1:30PM - 5/17, 5/24 Saturday @ 2:00PM - 6/10 Toddler Time Mondays @ 5:00PM - 5/1 - 6/26 Summer Reading Club Kick-Off See “Auburndale,” 5/3. Family Coloring Time Program for Children Children and adults are welcome to come Children ages 4-10 years, design your BELLEROSE enjoy some time relaxing and coloring. own poster illustrating the Summer 250-06 Hillside Avenue, 718-831-8644 Reading theme, “Build a Better World.” Wednesdays @ 12:00PM - 5/3 - 6/28 Mondays @ 4:00PM - 5/1 - 6/26, Story Time Wednesday @ 3:00PM - 6/21 Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/2 - 6/27, Children ages 2 1/2 - 6 are invited to join Family Fun Movie Wednesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/3 - 6/28, us for stories and coloring. Caregiver We will show the film “Sing” (PG) about Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 5/4 - 6/29 must attend with the child. a koala’s attempt to save a struggling Homework Help theater with a singing competition. See “Arverne,” 5/1. Thursdays @ 5:00PM - 5/4 - 6/29 Family Game Night BAYSIDE Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 5/3, 5/10 Play one of our many board games! All 214-20 Northern Boulevard, 718-229-1834 Kickoff to Kindergarten ages. See “Bayside,” 5/2. Tuesdays @ 10:30AM - 5/2 - 6/6 Saturday @ 3:00PM - 5/6 Kickoff to Kindergarten Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 5/3 - 6/28, Mother’s Day Crafts Parents and other caregivers can help Fridays @ 10:30AM - 5/5 - 6/30 Come make a craft to give to surprise children learn the skills they need Toddler Story Time Mom with on Mother’s Day. to be successful before they start Please join us for stories, songs and kindergarten. During eight weekly finger plays. This program is for children, sessions, library staff will show parents, birth to 4 years old, and their parents or caregivers. May/June 2017 81 NovemberMay / June /2017 December 2016

BROADWAY Wednesdays @ 11:00AM - 6/7 - 6/28 Friday @ 4:00PM - 5/12 40-20 Broadway, 718-721-2462 Toddler Time Mother’s Day Charm Bracelet and See “Auburndale,” 5/3. Card Making Mondays @ 10:30AM - 5/1 - 5/22 Children ages 6 to 12 are invited to join Preschool Science Storytime CENTRAL LIBRARY us for a Mother’s Day Jewelry and card Stories and fun hands-on science and 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, 718-990-0778 making craft. nature activities for three- and four-year- olds and a parent or caregiver. Mondays @ 10:30AM - 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 Tuesday @ 6:00PM - 5/16 Toddler Time Learn to Search Queens Library Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/2, 5/9, 5/16 See “Auburndale,” 5/3. Databases Comedy Workshop Learn to search the many databases Do you like making people laugh? Learn Mondays @ 4:00PM - 5/1 - 5/22 available on the Queens Library Website. how to write or find funny jokes--and CLDC Children’s Chorus Improve your research skills! Children how to tell them in front of an audience! Children ages 6 to 12 are invited to join ages 7-12. Ages 9-12. the Children’s Library Discovery Center’s (CLDC) Children’s Chorus. The program Monday @ 10:30AM - 5/22 Wednesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/3 - 5/31 will culminate with a performance at the Toddler Time Nature Crafts Queens Central Library. Space is limited See “Auburndale,” 5/3. Use natural materials--seeds, flowers, to 25 children. To register please email twigs, leaves, feathers, stones--to create [email protected]. Tuesday @ 4:00PM - 5/23 beautiful hand-crafted items and works Downloading the Queens Library App of art. Ages 5-12. No registration required. Tuesdays @ 10:00AM - 5/2 - 6/20 Learn how to download the Queens Kickoff to Kindergarten Library Mobile App. Children and their Friday @ 4:00PM - 5/5 See “Bayside,” 5/2. parents are encouraged to bring their Drama Kids Studio personal devices. Kids will stretch their imaginations, Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 5/3 - 5/24 create characters and play games that Timeless Tales Thursday @ 2:00PM - 6/8 build relationships. *Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, Nick the Balloonatic Show and fun! Children ages 3-5 and their In this fun-filled balloon show, children Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/23, 5/30 caregivers are welcome. Space is limited will see characters that they can relate to Cursive and Calligraphy and registration begins April 12th! Don’t being sculptured right before their eyes. Improve your penmanship! Practice miss out.* standard cursive script for clear and CORONA legible everyday handwriting. Also, learn Thursdays @ 10:30AM - 5/4, 5/11, 5/18 38-23 104 Street, 718-426-2844 fancier calligraphy script for beautiful Toddler Learning Center cards, gift tags, invitations, and other In this five-week class children will learn Tuesday @ 10:30AM - 5/2 special writing projects. Ages 9-12. and play with their caregivers. Ages 1-3 TLC Spring 2017 Preregistration is not required. years. Preregistration is required See “Central,” 5/4.

Friday @ 4:00PM - 6/23 Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 5/4 - 6/8 Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 5/3 The Music, Bubble and Comedy Show: Coding Club Bricks 4 Kidz Workshop Build A Better World Learn about introductory coding where See “Baisley Park,” 5/8. See “Broadway,” 6/23. you can create your very own interactive story. Ages 8-14. You must be able to COURT SQUARE CAMBRIA HEIGHTS attend all sessions! 25-01 Jackson Avenue, 718-937-2790 218-13 Linden Boulevard, 718-528-3535 Saturdays @ 11:00AM - 5/6 - 5/27 Mondays @ 3:30PM - 5/1 - 5/22; Wednesdays @ 11:00AM - 5/3 - 5/31 Hands on Math Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/2 - 5/30 Toddler Time Children ages 3-5 will learn about Baby Play Date See “Auburndale,” 5/3. counting, organizing and sequencing Drop in for unstructured play time with while creating their very own other babies, parents, and caregivers in Fridays @ 12:15PM - 5/5 - 5/26 masterpiece. the neighborhood! This program is for My Baby and Me at Cambria babies from birth to crawling. Children and their accompanying grown- Saturday @ 2:00PM - 5/6 up can enjoy stories, music, nursery Spelling Bee Final Tuesdays @ 3:30PM - 5/2 - 5/30 rhymes, toys, and peer interaction! Winners of the community library Toddler Play Date spelling bees in grades 3-6 will face off Drop in every Tuesday for play and social against each other. May the best speller time with other toddlers and caregivers win! in the neighborhood! For babies who are walking to running. 82 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE ProgramsPrograms forfor ChildrenAll Ages

Wednesdays @ 10:15AM~11AM- 5/3 - 5/31 program is for girls in grades 3-5. Each Fridays @ 4:00PM - 5/12, 5/19 Toddler Time girl must read the book before the Jazz Dance With the Apollo Theater See “Auburndale,” 5/3. meeting date. Participation counts Jazz music history comes to life in this toward the Read Down Your Fines energetic workshop series. Students Thursdays @ 11:15AM - 5/4 - 6/1; program. will learn the origins and movements Thursdays @ 12:00PM - 5/4 - 6/1 of historic jazz dances. To culminate Mother Goose Time Thursday @ 3:45PM - 5/25 the series, the students will present Join us for songs, stories, and good Boys Book Discussion what they’ve learned. These programs company every Thursday! This program Join Mrs. Tina for a discussion of “Soar” are funded by the Louis Armstrong is for babies from birth to crawling. by Joan Bauer. This program is for boys Educational Foundation. Registration is required. in grades 3-6. Each boy must read the book before the meeting. Preregistration Friday @ 3:30PM - 5/26 Thursdays @ 3:30PM and 4:30PM - 5/4, is required. Participation will count Kids Movie Matinee! 5/11, 5/18 toward the “Read Down Your Fines” Join us for the Kid’s Movie Matinee! This Music & Movement program. month’s featured film is “Doctor Strange.” Listen to stories, dance to music, and experiment with percussion Saturday @ 11:00AM - 6/3 Friday @ 4:00PM - 6/16 instruments. Ages 2 to 4. Prereg required. Father’s Day Craft Discovering Coral Reefs . Come one, come all and create a gift for Join us for an exploration of incredible Friday @ 3:30PM - 5/5 your Dad, Granddad or a special teacher coral reef habitats! Find out why corals Brick Builders or coach! Supplies are limited. Pre- and the reefs they form are key habitats Come build with LEGOs ! The only limit registration is required. for fish and marine life. is your imagination! This program is for children ages 4 and up. Saturday @ 2:00PM - 6/10 Thursday @ 4:00PM - 6/22 Henry and Ribsy & Beezus and “Building: Tall Ships & Pirate Tales!” Saturdays @ 2:00PM - 5/6 - 5/27; Ramona Ahoy! People don’t just build on land. Friday @ 3:30PM - 5/19 Join actors Diana Heinlein and Rick They build on water, too! Set sail with us Board Games Heuthe in a performance reading with on a thrilling action-packed adventure Come play board games in the children’s music and sound effects adapted for about a crew of quirky pirates. room every Saturday between 2 and 4! young audiences. This program is for ages 3 and up. EAST FLUSHING EAST ELMHURST 196-36 Northern Blvd., 718-357-6643 Friday @ 3:30PM - 5/26 95-06 Astoria Boulevard, 718-424-2619 Family Movie: Finding Dory Mondays @ 3:00PM - 5/1 - 6/26, Join us the last Friday of every month Mondays @ 3:00PM - 5/1 - 6/26, Tuesdays @ 3:00PM - 5/2 - 6/27, for a family movie. This month we will Tuesdays @ 3:00PM - 5/2 - 6/27, Wednesdays @ 3:00PM - 5/3 - 6/28, watch “Finding Dory,” rated PG. All ages Wednesdays @ 3:00PM - 5/3 - 6/28, Thursdays @ 3:00PM - 5/4 - 6/29, are welcome. Thursdays @ 3:00PM - 5/4 - 6/22, Fridays @ 3:00PM - 5/5 - 6/30, Fridays @ 3:00PM - 5/5 - 6/23 Saturdays @ 3:00PM - 5/6 - 6/24 DOUGLASTON/LITTLE NECK STACKS Homework Help Family Toy Time 249-01 Northern Boulevard, 718-225-8414 See “Arverne,” 5/1. Children ages 1 and up and their caregivers are welcome to play with the Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 5/4 - 6/29, Wednesdays @ 11:30AM - 5/3 - 6/14 interactive toys in the children’s room. Thursday @ 11:15AM - 6/15 Baby and Me Twilight Tales This interactive lap-sit program for Wednesdays @ 11:00AM - 5/3 - 6/28 Children ages 18 months to 5 years will children, ages birth to 1 year, and their East Flushing Spring and Summer listen to classic stories, old and new, and caregivers features nursery rhymes, Story Time 2017 learn songs and fingerplays. Each week, fingerplays, and songs. East Flushing Spring and Summer Story a different parent/older sibling will read Time 2017 for toddlers and preschoolers. to the group. Feel free to wear your Fridays @ 11:00AM - 5/5 - 6/16 Ages 2-5. Admission is free! slippers and pajamas, and please bring a Toddler Time flashlight. Preregistration is required. See “Auburndale,” 5/3. Fridays @ 4:00PM - 5/5 - 6/30 Friday Spring Crafts for 2017 Friday @ 4:30PM - 5/5, 6/2 Saturdays @ 11:00AM - 5/6 - 6/17 Friday Spring Crafts for ages 3 and Girls Book Discussion and Activity Family Fun Hour up. Please register with the children’s May’s selection is “Out of My Mind” by Children (18 months to 4 years) and librarian. Admission is free. Sharon Draper, June’s is “All the Way their caregivers will enjoy an hour of Home” by Patricia Reilly Giff. This socialization, with toys and music.

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ELMHURST Saturdays @ 2:00PM - 5/6 - 6/24 Mondays @ 3:30PM - 5/1 - 6/19, 86-07 Broadway, 718-271-1020 Chess Club Tuesdays @ 3:30PM - 5/2 - 6/20, Children and teens, ages 8 and up, learn Wednesdays @ 3:30PM - 5/3 - 6/21, Tuesdays @ 4:15PM - 5/2 - 5/23 and improve their knowledge of Chess. Thursdays @ 3:30PM - 5/4 - 6/22 Easy Reader Storytime Study Hall A half hour of stories and songs for Thursday @ 4:30PM - 5/11 School-age children will receive support beginning readers ages 4-7. Comics, Manga, and More! in reading and homework. If interested, Our club gives kids aged 8-12 the they may also participate in book Wednesdays @ 11:15AM - 5/3 - 5/31 opportunity to discuss their favorite discussions or reading circles. Mother Goose Time comics and graphic novels. See “Court Square,” 5/4. Fridays @ 3:00PM - 5/5 - 6/30 Thursday @ 4:30PM - 5/18 Friday Kids Club Fridays @ 10:30AM - 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 Fresh Ink Writing Club Children ages 5-12 join us for a variety Toddler Learning Center Children ages 8 to 12 will practice their of fun activities each week: knitting, See “Central,” 5/4. writing skills with a different writing arts and crafts, board games, Legos, and activity each month. much more! Tuesday @ 4:00PM - 5/9 Mother’s Day Craft Thursday @ 4:30PM - 5/25 Saturdays @ 2:30PM - 5/6, 5/13, 5/27 Create something beautiful for Mom! Maker’s Lab: Making Music Saturdays @ 3:00PM - 6/3 - 6/24 Ages 5-11. In our Maker’s Lab, children ages 8-12 Coding Classes for Kids will create, innovate and collaborate on This program introduces children ages Friday @ 10:30AM - 5/26 a different project each month using a 9-12 (4th to 7th grades) to the world of Toddler Time wide range of materials. coding. Attendance is required for all See “Auburndale,” 5/3. three sessions. Prereg required. Friday @ 3:00PM - 5/26 Friday @ 11:30AM - 5/26 BookBusters Mondays @ 6:30PM - 5/8, 5/15 Picture Book Time If you love a GREAT fairytale, join us Provide Your Child with a Firm A weekly storytime for children ages 3-5. for a book discussion of “The Girl Who Foundation for Successful Reading, Activities will include stories, songs and Drank the Moon” by Kelly Barnhill. A fun Writing and Spelling rhymes. activity will follow. Provide your Child with a Firm Foundation for successful reading, Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 6/21 Wednesday @ 3:00PM - 6/7 writing and spelling. Animals Build a Better World! A Reptile “Edventure” with Erik See “Baisley Park,” 6/8. Callender Saturday @ 11:00AM - 5/20 See “Arverne,” 5/17. Spring Festival: Face Painting for FLUSHING Children 41-17 Main Street, 718-661-1200 FRESH MEADOWS Face painting for children. First come 193-20 Horace Harding Expressway, 718- first served. Wednesdays @ 11:00AM - 5/3 - 5/24 454-7272 Mother Goose Time Saturday @ 2:00PM - 5/20 See “Court Square,” 5/4. Mondays @ 10:00AM - 5/1 - 6/5 Spring Festival: Meet Your Neighbors, Mother Goose Time the Bugs Thursdays @ 10:30AM - 5/4 - 5/25 See “Court Square,” 5/4. Get to know your very small squiggly Toddler Time and shy neighbors from gardens and See “Auburndale,” 5/3. Fridays @ 3:30PM - 5/5 - 6/30 parks. Learn about the important role Chess & Board Games they play in the neighborhood. Saturdays @ 10:00AM - 5/6 - 6/10 Children age 6+ and their families are Math Help invited to play a variety of board games. Fridays @ 10:30AM - 6/16, 6/23, 6/30 Math tutoring is available for students in Picture Book Time grades 4-8. Bring your math homework GLEN OAKS See “Elmhurst,” 5/26. and textbook. 256-04 Union Turnpike, 718-831-8636 GLENDALE Saturdays @ 11:15AM - 5/6 - 6/24 Mondays @ 12:15PM - 5/1 - 6/26, 78-60 73 Place, 718-821-4980 Family Storytime Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 5/3 - 6/28 Rise and shine and head to the library Music and Movement for Infants and Thursday @ 3:30PM - 5/4 for 30 minutes of stories and songs for Toddlers Origami children of all ages and their caregivers. Infants, toddlers and caregivers enjoy Children ages 6-12 will learn the songs, movement, finger plays, puppets Japanese art of paper folding and make and other activities. some exciting paper creations.

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Friday @ 10:30AM - 5/5 Tuesday @ 4:00PM - 5/9 Friday @ 4:00PM - 6/16 Toddler Learning Center Mother’s Day Craft “Building: Tall Ships & Pirate Tales!” See “Central,” 5/4. Join us to make a beautiful Mother’s Ahoy! People don’t just build on land. They Day craft. build on water, too! Set sail with us on a HILLCREST thrilling action-packed adventure about a 187-05 Union Turnpike, 718-454-2786 Thursday @ 3:30PM - 6/22 crew of quirky pirates. Nick the Balloonatic Show Mondays @ 10:30AM - 5/1 - 6/12 In this fun-filled balloon show, LANGSTON HUGHES Toddler Time children will see characters that they 100-01 Northern Boulevard, 718-651-1100 See “Auburndale,” 5/3. can relate to being sculptured right before their eyes. Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/2 - 6/6 Mondays @ 4:00PM - 5/1 - 6/12 Picture Book Time Timeless Tales HOWARD BEACH See “Elmhurst,” 5/26. Children ages 3-6 and their caregivers 92-06 156 Avenue, 718-641-7086 are welcome to join us for Timeless Wednesday @ 10:30AM - 5/3 Tales! Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, Wednesdays @ 11:30AM - 5/3 - 5/31 Toddler Time and more! Toddler Time See “Auburndale,” 5/3. See “Auburndale,” 5/3. Wednesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/3 - 6/7 Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 5/3 After School Arts & Crafts Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 5/4, 6/1 “Community Art Hack”: Free Middle We will learn and explore new arts and Kids’ Craft Time School Art Program crafts! Join us for arts and crafts fun. Free programming for middle school students. Sessions will be held in Mondays @ 10:30AM - 5/8, 5/29 Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 5/11, 5/18, 5/25 community locations such as the Queens Toddler Time Story Time Museum . Snacks will be provided. See “Auburndale,” 5/3. Let’s read picture books together! Friday @ 4:00PM - 5/12 Thursday @ 5:00PM - 5/11 JACKSON HEIGHTS Mother’s Day Jewelry Box Craft with Tween Advisory Board 35-51 81 Street, 718-899-2500 Phyllis Ger The Teen/Tween Advisory Board will Children ages 6 to 12 join us in creating that assist in planning activities for the local Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 5/3 - 6/14 special gift for Mother’s Day. Decorate your community as well as decorating the Mother Goose Story Time own personalized jewelry box. children’s area. Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays for infants up to age LAURELTON HOLLIS 23 months. Each child must be 134-26 225 Street, 718-528-2822 202-05 Hillside Avenue, 718-465-7355 accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Fridays @ 3:00PM - 5/5 - 6/30 Mondays @ 4:00PM - 5/1 - 6/26, Wednesdays @ 11:30AM - 5/3 - 6/14 STEAM Cart Activities Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/2 - 6/27, Toddler Time Engage in fun science, art, math and Wednesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/3 - 6/28, See “Auburndale,” 5/3. technology projects with our interactive Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 5/4 - 6/22, STEAM cart. Fridays @ 4:00PM - 5/5 - 6/23 Thursdays @ 1:00PM - 5/4 - 6/15 Homework Help Toddler Playtime Friday @ 4:00PM - 5/12 See “Arverne,” 5/1. Toddlers and their caregivers are Celebrate Mother’s Day invited to join us for play with toys. Create your very own special gift and card Wednesdays @ 11:30AM - 5/3 - 6/21, Participants are welcome to walk in for Mom. Fridays @ 11:30AM - 5/5 - 6/23 at any point in the program if space Storytime permits. Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 6/7 - 6/28 Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs and Storytime fun! Ages 18 months-3 years. Thursdays @ 2:30PM - 5/4 - 6/15 Enjoy stories, songs, finger plays, creative Picture Book Time movement, music and crafts with your Fridays @ 3:00PM - 5/5 - 6/23 See “Elmhurst,” 5/26. toddler. Ages 18 months to five years of age. Kid’s Movie Join us on Friday afternoon for a movie! Friday @ 4:00PM - 6/9 Thursday @ 4:00PM - 6/15 Discovering Coral Reefs “Building: Tall Ships & Pirate Tales!” Saturdays @ 11:00AM - 5/6 - 6/24 Join us for an exploration of incredible Ahoy! People don’t just build on land. They Fun and Games coral reef habitats! Find out why build on water, too! Set sail with us on a Join us on Saturday afternoons to play corals and the reefs they form are key thrilling action-packed adventure about a Wii, board games, and more! habitats for fish and life. crew of quirky pirates.

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LEFFERTS LONG ISLAND CITY Wednesdays @ 11:30AM - 5/3 - 6/28 103-34 Lefferts Boulevard, 37-44 21 Street, 718-752-3700 Picture Book 718-843-5950 This program is very interactive. With Monday @ 6:15PM - 5/1 caregivers’ assistance, children will Wednesdays @ 11:00AM - 5/3, 5/10 Playcation: A Design Thinking Class color, cut, and paste characters based on Toddler Learning Center This learn-through-play event develops stories along with other activities. See “Central,” 5/4. collaboration, creativity, and workplace problem solving skills. Thursdays @ 4:30PM - 5/4 - 5/25 Fridays @ 11:00AM - 5/5 - 6/30 Chess Club Mother Goose Time Tuesdays @ 10:30AM - 5/2 - 6/27 Learn chess strategies and play chess at See “Court Square,” 5/4. Toddler Time Middle Village. Ongoing lessons weekly. See “Auburndale,” 5/3. Wednesdays @ 11:00AM - 5/17 - 6/28 Fridays @ 10:30AM - 5/5 - 6/30 Toddler Time Fridays @ 4:00PM - 5/5 - 5/26 Mother Goose See “Auburndale,” 5/3. Family Storytime Mothers and babies will have fun doing Stories for everyone in the family! finger plays, nursery rhymes, singing, Wednesdays @ 11:30AM - 5/17 - 6/28 and learning. Ages 6-18 months. Toddler Playtime Fridays @ 4:00PM - 5/5 - 5/26 Toddlers and their caregivers are Teen DIY Fridays Saturdays @ 3:00PM - 5/20, 6/24 invited to join us for play with toys. Teens will make jewelry with recycled Family Movie Time Participants are welcome to walk in at materials, lighthouses and greeting cards. Come join us for our monthly movie any point during the program. viewing for the whole family to enjoy. Wednesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/10, 5/24, 5/31 5/20: “Disney Moana”(rated PG); 6/24: LEFRAK CITY Crocheting Series for Kids “SING”(rated PG). 98-30 57 Avenue, 718-592-7677 Students will lean how to make a scarf, blanket and doilies. MITCHELL-LINDEN Mondays @ 4:00PM - 5/1, 5/15 31-32 Union Street, 718-539-2330 Kids Color Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 5/17 Come join us for ‘Kids Color’! Children Family Game Night Mondays @ 12:00PM - 5/1 - 6/26, in grades 1st through 6th can come Kids will learn to cooperate, collaborate, Wednesdays @ 11:00AM - 5/3 - 6/28, join us after school at the library and share and develop their analytical skills Fridays @ 11:00AM - 5/5 - 6/30 color some fun coloring pages. while playing their favorite game or Mother Goose learning a new one. Join Mrs. H in singing popular nursery Wednesdays @ 11:00AM - 5/3 - 5/31 songs and learning with finger plays. Toddler Storytime MCGOLDRICK All children must be accompanied by a Come join us for toddler storytime! 155-06 Roosevelt Av. (off Northern Blvd), parent or guardian. Children ages 12 months to 4 years 718-461-1616 with a parent/adult caregiver can join Mondays @ 12:30PM - 5/1 - 6/26, us for stories, songs, and more. Friday @ 3:00PM - 6/23 Wednesdays @ 11:30AM - 5/3 - 6/28, Build a Puppet, Tell a Tale Fridays @ 11:30AM - 5/5 - 6/30 Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 5/10 Children will enjoy this part craft, part Toddler Time Mother’s Day Craft story as they build a simple stick puppet. See “Auburndale,” 5/3. Children ages 5 to 11 can come join us For ages 6 to 12. to make a special Mother’s Day craft. Mondays @ 1:00PM - 5/1 - 6/26, MIDDLE VILLAGE Wednesdays @ 12:00PM - 5/3 - 6/28, Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 5/24 72-31 Metropolitan Avenue, 718-326-1390 Fridays @ 12:00PM - 5/5 - 6/30 After School Crafts Coloring Club Children in 1st through 6th grade can Mondays @ 3:45PM - 5/1 - 6/26 Toddlers & their parents are welcome to join us after school and make fun Discovery Science Club color. Coloring pages will be provided. crafts! Families with children are welcome for a fun hour of STEAM activities. It involves Mondays @ 3:30PM - 5/1 - 6/26, Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 6/21 hands on learning and educational Tuesdays @ 3:30PM - 5/2 - 6/27, The Music, Bubble and Comedy exploration. Wednesdays @ 3:30PM - 5/3 - 6/28, Show: Build A Better World Thursdays @ 3:30PM - 5/4 - 6/29, See “Broadway,” 6/23. Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 5/3 - 6/28 Fridays @ 3:30PM - 5/5 - 6/30 Toddler Time Homework Help See “Auburndale,” 5/3. See “Arverne,” 5/1.

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Thursdays @ 4:30PM - 5/4 - 6/29 Mondays @ 4:30PM - 5/1 - 6/26 Tuesdays @ 3:00PM - 5/2 - 5/30 Game Day @ Mitchell-Linden Kids Chess Club Altered Book Crafts for Kids Kids have fun playing board games Learn how to play chess. Join us for our Altered Book Crafts for and lots more! Kids Tuesdays at 3pm. Tuesdays @ 3:00PM - 5/2, 5/16, 6/6, 6/20 Fridays @ 3:30PM - 5/5 - 5/26, 6/2 - Craft Time For Children Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 5/3 6/30 Children ages 5-12 join us for craft time. Mother’s Day Craft Children’s Friday Matinee Every 2 weeks, there will be a different Join us for our Mother’s Day Craft Kids age 12 and under with their craft. Wednesday, May 3rd at 4pm. parents or guardians are invited to 5/5: “Sing!”; 5/12: “Moana”; 5/19: Thursdays @ 3:30PM - 5/4 - 6/29 Thursdays @ 3:00PM - 5/4 - 6/29 “Mulan”; 5/26: “Big Hero 6”. 6/2: “The Read to a Dog Children’s Board Game Day! Secret Life of Pets”; 6/9: “Finding Children can select a book to read aloud to Come in and play fun board games Dory”; 6/16: “Despicable Me”; 6/23: Jami, who has been certified as a therapy with friends. We supply the games, you “Despicable Me 2”; 6/30: “Minions”. pet partner. Space is limited. provide the players. Join us Thursdays at 3pm. Saturdays @ 3:30PM - 5/6 - 6/24 Fridays @ 10:30AM - 5/5 - 6/30 Kid’s Chess Club Toddler Time Fridays @ 11:30AM - 5/5 - 6/30 Join us for an afternoon game of See “Auburndale,” 5/3. Mother Goose Time chess. See “Court Square,” 5/4. Tuesdays @ 3:00PM - 5/9 - 6/27 Friday @ 11:30AM - 6/9 Craft Time For Toddlers Saturdays @ 2:00PM - 5/6, 5/20 Toddler Time Children ages 3-5 join us for craft time. Tree Care with Compost - For Kids! See “Auburndale,” 5/3. Every 2 weeks, there will be a different Ready to get your hands dirty? Join us craft. for our Tree Care with Compost Events! NORTH FOREST PARK Staff from the NYC Compost Project 98-27 Metropolitan Avenue, Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 6/7 - 6/28 hosted by Queens Botanical Garden will 718-261-5512 Mother Goose Time teach children about compost and then See “Court Square,” 5/4. guide a fun compost application activity Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 5/3 - 6/14 right outside the library! Registration is Toddler Time OZONE PARK required. See “Auburndale,” 5/3. 92-24 Rockaway Boulevard, 718-845-3127 Friday @ 4:00PM - 5/19 Wednesdays @ 3:30PM - 5/3 - 6/14 Fridays @ 10:30AM - 6/2 - 6/30 Suncatcher Craft Picture Book Time Picture Book Time Join us for our Suncatcher Craft Friday. See “Elmhurst,” 5/26. See “Elmhurst,” 5/26. Monday @ 3:00PM - 5/22 Thursday @ 3:30PM - 6/22 Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 6/7 - 6/28 Stuffed Animal Sleepover Storytime Build a Puppet, Tell a Tale Toddler Time Do you have a favorite stuffed animal? Children will enjoy this part craft, See “Auburndale,” 5/3. Bring them to the library! Join us for our part story as they build a simple stick Stuffed Animal Sleepover Storytime, puppet. For ages 6 to 12. Wednesdays @ 12:00PM - 6/7 - 6/28 Monday May 22th at 3pm. Mother Goose Time NORTH HILLS See “Court Square,” 5/4. Mondays @ 11:30AM - 6/5 - 6/26 57-04 Marathon Parkway, Music and Movement! 718-225-3550 PENINSULA Children, ages 2-5 are welcome to join 92-25 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, us Mondays at 11:30am for music and Mondays @ 2:30PM - 5/1 - 6/19, 718-634-1110 rhythmic movement. Tuesday @ 2:30PM - 5/30, Wednesdays @ 2:30PM - 5/3 - 6/21, Mondays @ 2:30PM - 5/1 - 6/26 Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 6/6 - 6/27 Thursdays @ 2:30PM - 5/4 - 6/22, Picture Book Time Origami for Kids Fridays @ 2:30PM - 5/12 - 6/23 See “Elmhurst,” 5/26. Join us Tuesdays at 4pm for our Origami Afterschool Activity for Kids program. School-age children can work on their Mondays @ 3:00PM - 5/1 - 6/26 homework and get help if needed. Family Coloring Time Wednesdays @ 11:30AM - 6/7 - 6/28 Have fun playing board games, card We will have coloring pages for both adults Toddler Time games, or coloring with your friends! and children so that families can enjoy the See “Auburndale,” 5/3. relaxing benefits of coloring together.

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Wednesdays @ 12:00PM - 6/7 - 6/28 POPPENHUSEN Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/9 - 6/20 Toddler Social Time 121-23 14 Avenue, 718-359-1102 Kid’s Acting Theater Join us for our Toddler Social Time Children ages 7 to 12 are welcome to join in Wednesdays at 12pm. Monday @ 5:00PM - 5/1 some casual acting with peers. Pajama Storytime Wednesdays @ 3:00PM - 6/7 - 6/28 Join us for stories, songs and puppets. Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 5/10 Build it Club Wear your pajamas and bring your Mother’s Day Crafts Get creative with Legos! For children in favorite stuffed animals! Children of all All children are welcome to create grades K-5. ages welcome, with an adult. beautiful Mother’s Day Crafts at this program. Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 6/7 Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 5/3 - 5/31 Marble Art Project Toddler Time Monday @ 4:00PM - 5/15 Join us for our marble art project See “Auburndale,” 5/3. Balloon STEM Activity Wednesday, June 7th at 4pm. Elementary age children ages 5 through Fridays @ 10:30AM - 5/5 - 5/26 12 are welcome to learn about chemical Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 6/14 Mother Goose Time reactions at this STEM activity. Identify Shells for Kids See “Court Square,” 5/4. Join us for a fun and educational activity Tuesday @ 4:00PM - 5/16 on identifying shells Wednesday, June 14 Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 6/14 Ramadan Lantern Crafts at 4pm. Make Your Own Flipbook! All children are welcome to join in making Make objects and characters move in a their own paper Ramadan lanterns. Friday @ 4:00PM - 6/16 flipbook to tell a story! Children under Father’s Day Craft 9 years of age must be accompanied by Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 5/17 Join us Friday, June 16th at 4pm for our an adult. Tween Book Team: ‘The Westing Game’ Father’s Day Craft. Please, have the selection read for the Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 6/21 meeting. We will discuss the book and do a Saturday @ 4:00PM - 6/24 Celebrate Summer with Birdhouses! fun activity. Fun with Sand Art Join us as we paint mini birdhouses as a Join us Friday, June 23rd at 4pm for our celebration of the first day of summer! Thursday @ 4:00PM - 5/18 sand art program! Children’s Movie Night: Sing QUEENS VILLAGE Children and their families are welcome to Friday @ 1:00PM - 6/30 94-11 217 Street, 718-776-6800 enjoy a showing of ‘Sing.’ Summer Meals & Fun Join us Mondays through Fridays at 1pm Mondays @ 2:30PM - 5/1 - 6/26, Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 5/24 for our Summer Meal & Fun program. Tuesdays @ 2:30PM - 5/2 - 6/27, Memorial Day Crafts Ages 0-18 are welcome! Wednesdays @ 2:30PM - 5/3 - 6/28, All children are welcome to join in making Thursdays @ 2:30PM - 5/4 - 6/29, their Memorial Day Crafts. POMONOK Fridays @ 2:30PM - 5/5 - 6/30 158-21 Jewel Avenue, 718-591-4343 Homework Help Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/30, 6/27 See “Arverne,” 5/1. Song and Storytime Monday @ 4:00PM - 5/8 Children between the ages of 3 to 9 are Roaring Roller Coaster with Wednesdays @ 11:00AM - 5/3 - 6/28 welcome to enjoy a few stories, songs, and ArchForKids Toddler Time fun. Create a mini coaster for marbles to ride See “Auburndale,” 5/3. on. Make ramps, twists and turns for the Wednesday @ 3:30PM - 6/7 best roller coaster ever! For ages 8-12. Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 5/3 The Music, Bubble and Comedy Show: Preregistration is required. Super Readers Book Club: “Alvin Ho: Build A Better World Allergic to Girls, School, and Other See “Broadway,” 6/23. Monday @ 4:00PM - 5/15 Scary Things” Playhouse Design with ArchforKids Children between the ages of 7 to 11 Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 6/14 Build your own model playhouse. years old are welcome to join us. Please Father’s Day Crafts Include a game room, a library, or even have the book read for the meeting. All children are welcome to create Father’s a pool! Recommended for ages 6 and up. Day Crafts at this program. Caregivers welcome. Fridays @ 4:00PM - 5/5 - 6/30 Game Day Monday @ 4:00PM - 6/19 Friday @ 4:00PM - 5/19 Children of all ages are welcome to join Earthquake STEM Activity A Reptile “Edventure” with Erik game day for some board game fun. Elementary age children are welcome Callender to learn about earthquakes and tectonic See “Arverne,” 5/17. plates at the STEM Activity. (ages 5-12)

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Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 6/21 Mondays @ 3:30PM - 5/1 - 6/26, Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/2 - 6/27 Summer Crafts Tuesdays @ 3:30PM - 5/2 - 6/27, Jeopardy All children are welcome to join in Wednesdays @ 3:30PM - 5/3 - 6/28, Children ages 7 to 12 years old are invited making summer themed crafts at this Thursdays @ 3:30PM - 5/4 - 6/29, to join us for an exciting kid’s version program. Fridays @ 3:30PM - 5/5 - 6/30, of the trivia game Jeopardy. A parent or Saturdays @ 3:30PM - 5/6 - 6/24 guardian must be present. Thursday @ 4:00PM - 6/22 Lanyard Club Children’s Movie Night: ‘Monster Teens and tweens make a lanyard keychain Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 5/3 - 6/28 Trucks’ or bracelet. Family Playtime This month’s selection is “Monster Children aged 1 to 4 years old are invited Trucks”. Wednesdays @ 11:30AM - 5/3 - 6/28 to an hour of unstructured play. A parent Picture Book Time or caregiver must be present. QUEENSBORO HILL See “Elmhurst,” 5/26. 60-05 Main Street, 718-359-8332 Wednesdays @ 3:00PM - 5/3 - 6/28 Thursdays @ 1:15PM - 5/4 - 6/29 StickerPalooza! Mondays @ 2:00PM - 6/5 - 6/26 Mother Goose Time Be creative with stickers! Space limited Book Creation Club for Boys See “Court Square,” 5/4. Come and join us for an exciting Thursdays @ 3:30PM - 5/4 - 6/29 summer-long program/project where Fridays @ 11:30AM - 5/5 - 6/30 Spelling Bee you will collaboratively write book Toddler Time Children in grades 1-6 are invited to join chapters with others to create a book See “Auburndale,” 5/3. us for a weekly spelling bee. A parent or that would be finished by the end of guardian must be present. summer. Ages 6-12. Saturdays @ 11:00AM - 5/6 - 6/24 Saturday Kids Craft Fridays @ 5:00PM - 5/5 - 6/30 Mondays @ 3:00PM - 6/5 - 6/26 Join our Saturday creations in arts and Nail Polish Workshop Book Creation Club for Girls crafts in the Children’s Room. Join our nail art activity. Come and join us for an exciting summer-long program/project where Tuesday @ 3:30PM - 6/6 Saturdays @ 10:30AM - 5/6 - 6/24 you will collaboratively write book A Reptile “Edventure” with Erik Callender Family Story Time chapters with others to create a book See “Arverne,” 5/17. Children and their families are invited to that would be finished by the end of join us for songs, books, and parachute summer. Ages 6-12. RIDGEWOOD play. A parent or other adult caregiver 20-12 Madison Street, 718-821-4770 must be present. Mondays @ 4:30PM - 6/5 - 6/26 Makerspace Gamers Mondays @ 11:00AM - 5/1 - 6/26 Thursdays @ 12:15PM - 5/11 - 6/29 Each session will alternate between Mother Goose Toddler Playtime board game creation and playing Babies ages 6-18 months are invited to join Toddlers and their caregivers are invited the newly constructed board us for nursery rhymes, books and singing. to join us for 45 minutes of unstructured games. Some basic materials will be Caregivers must be present. play. A parent or caregiver must be provided, but we strongly encourage present. participants to bring some of their Mondays @ 11:30AM - 5/1 - 6/26 own materials, including recyclable Toddler Time Thursdays @ 1:00PM - 5/11 - 6/29 materials. Children ages 5-12 are See “Auburndale,” 5/3. Toddler Craft invited. Toddlers are invited to make a simple Mondays @ 12:00PM - 5/1 - 6/26 craft. A parent or caregiver must be RICHMOND HILL Toddler Craft present. 118-14 Hillside Avenue, 718-849-7150 Toddlers age 1-4 accompanied by a parent or guardian create a simple craft. Fridays @ 4:00PM - 5/19, 6/16 Mondays @ 3:00PM - 5/1 - 6/26, Crafternoons Tuesdays @ 3:00PM - 5/2 - 6/27, Mondays @ 4:00PM - 5/1 - 6/26, Thursdays @ Children ages 5 to 12 years old are invited Wednesdays @ 3:00PM - 5/3 - 6/28, 4:00PM - 5/4 - 6/29 to make a seasonal craft. A parent or Thursdays @ 3:00PM - 5/4 - 6/29, Legos guardian must be present. Fridays @ 3:00PM - 5/5 - 6/30 Children ages 5 to 12 years old are invited to STACKS After School Program create a Lego project using a different theme Fridays @ 4:00PM - 5/26, 6/30 STACKS is a free, afterschool program each week. A parent or guardian must be Children’s Movie Series for children ages 6-14. STACKS present. Children ages 5-12 years old are invited provides homework assistance to join us the last Friday of each month followed by fun, educational for a different children’s film. A parent or activities. guardian must be present.

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Friday @ 3:30PM - 6/30 ROSEDALE Friday @ 4:30PM - 5/26 Nick the Balloonatic Show 144-20 243 Street, 718-528-8490 Kids Foreign Language Workshop In this fun-filled balloon show, Kids learn basic words from a foreign children will see characters that they Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 5/3 - 6/28 language like Creole or Italian. can relate to being sculptured right Picture Book Hour before their eyes. Preschoolers accompanied by parents/ Friday @ 4:30PM - 5/26 caregivers learn the joy of reading, along Kids Language Workshop ROCHDALE VILLAGE with songs, finger plays and dancing, ending Join us for this workshop. Children will 169-09 137 Avenue, 718-723-4440 with arts and crafts. learn basic words in Spanish.

Fridays @ 10:15AM - 5/5 - 6/23 Wednesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/3 - 6/28 SOUTH JAMAICA Mother Goose Crafternoon 108-41 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., 718-739-4088 Infants age 30 months and under Children explore different crafts, using enjoy 1/2 hour of nursery rhymes, materials around us. Fridays @ 4:00PM - 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 songs, fingerplays and simple picture STACKS Presents: Adventures in books. Ages: Newborn - 30 months Monday @ 3:30PM - 6/5 Architecture A Reptile “Edventure” with Erik Callender This series features hands-on activities Fridays @ 11:15AM - 5/5 - 6/23 See “Arverne,” 5/17. grounded in architecture. Participants Toddler Time will complete a different building activity See “Auburndale,” 5/3. Friday @ 3:30PM - 6/23 each session. The Mr Chris Musical Experience Fridays @ 3:30PM - 5/5 - 6/23 Join Mr. Chris in an educational musical Friday @ 4:00PM - 5/19 Fun Friday experience with hip hop music, movement, A Creative Writing Workshop for Kids Join us on Fridays for something storytelling and interactive games. For ages Kids will strengthen their poetic different each week. Games, crafts, 6-12. muscles by exploring methods, tools and science experiments, movies, or...who strategies for writing more vividly. knows? Ages 6 – 12. SEASIDE 116-15 Rockaway Beach Blvd., 718-634-1876 SOUTH OZONE PARK Friday @ 3:30PM - 5/12 128-16 Rockaway Blvd., 718-529-1660 Fun Friday Movie Break: “Diary of Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/2 - 5/30 a Wimpy Kid” Family Art Day Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/2 - 6/27 Join us for one of the classic “Diary of Join us for a creative and fun weekly art Arts & Crafts a Wimpy Kid” movies before the new program featuring painting, collage, origami Kids ages 5-12 will create themed craft one is released next week! and more! projects.

Saturday @ 2:15PM - 5/13 Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 5/3 - 5/31 Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 5/3 - 6/21 Superhero Story Time Toddler Time Mother Goose Join us for a fun afternoon with See “Auburndale,” 5/3. Babies ages 6-18 months are invited to stories and crafts about superheroes. join us for nursery rhymes, books and Costumes are optional. Ages 3-6. Thursday @ 4:00PM - 6/15 singing. Caregivers must be present. Siblings are welcome. Animals Build a Better World! See “Baisley Park,” 6/8. Fridays @ 11:00AM - 5/5 - 6/23 Friday @ 4:00PM - 6/9 Toddler Story Time The Music, Bubble and Comedy SOUTH HOLLIS Come join us for toddler story time! Show: Build A Better World 204-01 Hollis Avenue, 718-465-6779 Children ages 12 months to 4 years with See “Broadway,” 6/23. a parent or other adult caregiver can join Fridays @ 11:00AM - 5/5 - 6/30 us for stories, songs, nursery rhymes, and Saturday @ 10:30AM - 6/17 Preschool Stories a coloring page. Daddy-Daughter Hair! Kids listen to stories, sing songs, watch Natasha Howe and stylists from videos and participate in playtime. Friday @ 4:00PM - 5/12 Howe It’s Done Salon and Spa will Discovering Coral Reefs teach dads or father figures to do Fridays @ 4:30PM - 5/12 - 6/23 Join us for an exploration of incredible a simple pony tail, braid and bun. Kids Film coral reef habitats! Find out why corals Have fun and learn to care for your Movies for kids! and the reefs they form are key habitats daughter’s hair! Please bring your for fish and marine life. own hairbrushes and tools. Friday @ 3:30PM - 5/19 Kids Health Workshop on Dental Hygiene Kids learn how to take care of their teeth on a daily basis.

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ST. ALBANS Wednesdays @ 11:30AM - 5/3, 5/10 with different board games, including 191-05 Linden Boulevard, 718-528-8196 Toddler Time chess. This program is for ages 5-12. See “Auburndale,” 5/3. Preregistration is required. Tuesday @ 4:00PM - 5/9 Mother’s Day Cards WINDSOR PARK Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 5/11 - 6/22 Tell mom how you feel about her. Make 79-50 Bell Boulevard, 718-468-8300 Monthly Crafts her a Mother’s Day card! Please you Join us for Monthly Crafts. Have fun and a similar image if the image I sent is Mondays @ 3:00PM - 5/1 - 6/26, be creative! Preregistration is required copyrighted. Thank you. Tuesdays @ 3:00PM - 5/2 - 6/27, over the phone or in-person only. Wednesdays @ 3:00PM - 5/3 - 6/28, STEINWAY Thursdays @ 3:00PM - 5/4 - 6/29, Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 5/11 - 6/29 21-45 31 Street, 718-728-1965 Fridays @ 3:00PM - 5/5 - 6/30 Afternoon Storytime and Crafts Homework Help Children (3-6 year olds) can join us for a Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/2 - 6/27 See “Arverne,” 5/1. story and an easy craft activity. Chess Club Teens and children age 8 and up learn Mondays @ 4:00PM - 5/1 - 6/26 Thursday @ 4:00PM - 6/8 the basics of chess or improve their Chess Club A Reptile “Edventure” with Erik game. Children, ages 6 years and up, are invited Callender to join us for chess. Instruction will be See “Arverne,” 5/17. Wednesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/3 - 6/7 provided to beginners. Preregistration is Little Orchestra required. WOODHAVEN This fun and interactive music program 85-41 Forest Parkway, 718-849-1010 is for children ages 5-7. No registration Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/2 - 6/27 is required, but space is limited so arrive Lego Building Club Mondays @ 4:00PM - 5/1, 6/5 promptly. Be creative! Make exciting Lego Rock Band creations! Ages 5 - 6 (minimum) Form your own rock band and battle Thursday @ 4:00PM - 6/15 must be accompanied by caregivers. with music! Ages 8 - 15. Nick the Balloonatic Show Preregistration is required. In this fun-filled balloon show, children Tuesdays @ 10:30AM - 5/2 - 5/23 will see characters that they can relate to Wednesdays @ 10:15AM - 5/3 - 6/28 Kickoff to Kindergarten being sculptured right before their eyes. Mother Goose Time See “Bayside,” 5/2. See “Court Square,” 5/4. SUNNYSIDE Wednesdays @ 10:15AM - 5/3 - 5/24 43-06 Greenpoint Avenue, 718-784-3033 Wednesdays @ 11:00AM - 5/3 - 6/28 Toddler Music Toddler Time Songs, dancing, instruments, marching Wednesdays @ 10:00AM - 5/3 - 6/14 See “Auburndale,” 5/3. band, and a craft! Ages 1 - 3 yrs. Toddler Time Caregiver must attend. See “Auburndale,” 5/3. Wednesdays @ 4:00PM - 5/3 - 6/28 Children’s Knitting Club Wednesdays @ 11:15AM - 5/3 - 5/24 Thursdays @ 3:30PM - 5/4 - 5/25 Instruction will be provided to beginners. Mommy or Daddy and Me Worms Bin Storytime Please bring your own needles and yarn. Simple rhymes, stories, songs, and free Worms Bin Story time for Kids. Preregistration is required. This program play. Ages Birth - 1 year. Caregiver must is for children ages 7-12. attend. Fridays @ 11:00AM - 5/5 - 6/16 Mother Goose Time Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 5/4 - 6/29 Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 5/3 See “Court Square,” 5/4. Storytime and Crafts Minecraft Craft Enjoy a story read and then work on a Make a Minecraft craft and step into the Friday @ 4:00PM - 6/23 craft based on the story. Preregistration world of gaming fantasy! Grades 6 & up. A Reptile “Edventure” with Erik is required. This program is for children Callender ages 3-6. Fridays @ 10:15AM - 5/5, 5/19 See “Arverne,” 5/17. Toddler Time Fridays @ 10:30AM - 5/5 - 6/9 See “Auburndale,” 5/3. WHITESTONE Kickoff to Kindergarten 151-10 14 Road, 718-767-8010 See “Bayside,” 5/2. Saturdays @ 10:00AM - 5/6 - 6/17 Self Serve Craft Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 5/3, 5/10 Fridays @ 4:00PM - 5/5 - 6/30 Help yourself to a fabulous craft Mother Goose Time Board Games and Chess available all day! Ages 6 - 12. See “Court Square,” 5/4. Find your game partners and have fun

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Mondays @ 4:00PM - 5/8, 6/12 Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 5/31 Fridays @ 10:15AM - 6/9, 6/16, 6/23 S.T.E.A.M. Shrinky Dinks Toddler Time Hands on activities in Science, Join us for this blast from the past craft! See “Auburndale,” 5/3. Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. Grades 6 & up. Ages 8-15. Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 6/28 Wednesdays @ 10:15AM - 6/7, 6/14, 6/21 Caterpillar to Butterfly: Release Saturdays @ 11:00AM - 5/13 - 6/24 Toddler Music Say goodbye to our tiny library friends as Musical Story Time Songs, dancing, instruments, marching we set them free! Stories, imagination, balloons, and fun! band, and a craft! Ages 1 - 3 yrs. Ages 3 - 8. Caregiver must attend. WOODSIDE 54-22 Skillman Avenue, 718-429-4700 Saturdays @ 2:00PM - 5/13, 6/10, 6/24 Wednesdays @ 11:15AM - 6/7, 6/14, 6/21 Craft Time Mommy or Daddy and Me Mondays @ 2:30PM - 5/1 - 6/26, Join us for craft excitement! Ages 5 - 15. Simple rhymes, stories, songs, and free Wednesdays @ 2:30PM - 5/3 - 6/28, play. Ages Birth - 1 year. Caregiver must Thursdays @ 2:30PM - 5/4 - 6/29, Mondays @ 4:00PM - 5/15, 6/19 attend. Fridays @ 2:30PM - 5/5 - 6/30 Meditation for Kids Homework Help Learn about meditation, its benefits, and Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 6/7 Homework Help. how to make an energy ball! Caterpillar to Butterfly: Meet & Greet Meet the newest library friends and find Monday @ 4:00PM - 6/19 Mondays @ 6:00PM - 5/22, 6/26 out how they grow! Animals Build a Better World! Story Night See “Baisley Park,” 6/8. Join us for stories, imagination, music, dancing, and a craft! For ages 3 - 8.

SUMMER PROGRAMS 2017 It’s that time of year again! Summer programs are just around the corner. No matter what your interests are, you’ll find something to love at Queens Library. Pen a winning poem, hit your reading goal, compete in the Battle of the Bands, or take part in creative aging workshops. Plus, kids and teens can enjoy free nutritious meals. We know you’ll find something to love.

Find the full list of programs at queenslib.org/summerfun2017

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Summer Poetry Contest 2017

Can you rhyme? Know what a haiku is?

Then enter the Summer Poetry Contest 2017 for a chance to be published in Queens Library Magazine! There are four different age categories, and the theme is Build A Better World. All poems must be under 250 words to be considered.

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