November/December 2016 | Volume 2, Issue No

QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE November/December 2016 | Volume 2, Issue No. 6

Where can High School Equivalency take you? p.4 Building Meet the Summer Poetry Contest winners p.6

Queens Librarians share the future of their favorite holiday recipes! p.9

The Digital Archives Queens Library p.11 collection is now live p.19 QueensLibrary.org

1 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE A Message from the President and CEO

Last summer, I had the pleasure of meeting Elizabeth Felicella, an architectural photographer who was taking pictures of the main floor of the Central Library. Elizabeth has shot the interiors and exteriors of every library building in New York City, including the 62 libraries in the Queens Library system. She pointed out that our buildings are unique in terms of style and size and tell a fascinating story about the Library’s history, the neighborhoods they serve and how they’ve been used over time.

This narrative is still being written as we continue to strive to offer our customers and staff spaces that are energy efficient, technologically advanced, inspiring and safe, with enough room for meetings, classes and special events. Our buildings are being used more than ever since we began offering six-day service at every community library starting November 2015 and we’ve served more than 11 million customers, all of whom have a wide range of space and service needs.

Thanks to the strong support of our elected officials and partners in city and state government, we’ve improved or renovated many of our community libraries in the past year, and have plans to upgrade more of them in the Sincerely, coming years. If you’d like to know more about our capital projects, please take a look at our new “Capital Projects Tracker,” available on our website at www.queenslibrary.org/capital

Dennis M. Walcott We’re also looking forward to two great milestones: the opening of Elmhurst President and CEO Library in December and the completion of the Hunters Point Library in 2017.

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4 6 High School Meet the Equivalency Summer Poetry Makes Dreams Contest Come True Winners!

11 16 Building Lincoln Center the Future at Local Brings Hunters Point the Big City to Queens

Magazine Events 3 A Day of Discovery and Science Fun at Central! 24 All Ages 9 Holiday Recipes from Our Librarians! 30 Adults 14 My (Underground) American Dream: A Conversation 45 Mail-a-Book with Julissa Arce 46 Job & Business Academy (JBA) 15 Coming Full Circle: Queens Library’s Chief Librarian 50 Other Languages • • 18 Fun at Glen Oaks on Older Adults Day! • • по русски • 國語 • Español 19 Learn More About Queens History with the New 55 Teens Digital Archives 59 Children 20 Gracie Book Club Comes to Queens 21 The Children’s Library Discovery Center Turns Five! 22 ProjectART Gets Kids Creative After School 5627-10/16 What’s Happening Now? Get Out the Vote! The 2016 presidential election will be one of the most memorable and important ones in the history of our country. Queens Library is proud that several of our community libraries will serve as polling sites for the election. On Tuesday, November 8, Queens residents will cast their votes at the Central, Briarwood, Forest Hills, Lefferts, North Forest Park, Richmond Hill, Seaside, St. Albans, and Woodside libraries. Don’t forget to visit the NYC Board of Elections website at vote.nyc. Chantal Antoine’s Keyi Ble (The Wheat Pickers) is one of the paintings that will be featured ny.us or call 866-VOTE-NYC (866-868- in Queens Library’s Festival an Koulè (Festival of Colors). 3692) to see if your community library is the correct place for you to vote in who live in NYC households that do in Flushing and Far Rockaway are your neighborhood. not have home access to high-speed recruiting teens in grades 7-12 to Internet services. For more information serve on their Youth Councils. Learn We’re Improving Our Website on how to sign up for the program, leadership skills, work on issues that Queens Library is redesigning our visit queenslib.org/QNSHotspot. matter to you, and make a difference website to make it easier to use for in your neighborhood. Interested our customers. We’re improving the Celebrate the Art and teens can pick up an application at the website’s navigation and performance, Culture of Queens’s Haitian Flushing Library or Queens Library for and the new site will be optimized Community Teens in Far Rockaway, and orientation for use with your desktops, laptops, Queens Library is proud to present meetings will take place on Thursday, smartphones, and other portable “Festival an Koulè (Festival of Colors),” November 3 (Flushing) and Monday, electronic devices. We should be ready a six-week exhibit of artists who November 14 (Far Rockaway). For to launch the new site by the middle of represent Haitian culture in their art. more information, go to queenslib.org/ 2017; stay tuned for details! Over 20 local and wider-known artists TeenYouthCouncil. will display their works at Cambria Free Wi-Fi Hotspots for Heights, Rochdale Village, St. Albans, Saturday Service at Court Students and Their Families and South Hollis—the four libraries Square! New York City public school students that serve the large and vibrant Court Square Community Library at can now get FREE Wi-Fi at home Haitian community of Southeast 25-01 Jackson Avenue in Long Island through the ConnectED Library Queens. The exhibit will kick off on City is now open for on-site Saturday Hotspot Program, a collaboration Saturday, November 19 with special service from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The between Queens Library, the New York programs and artist talks. For more mobile library at 48th Avenue and Public Library, Brooklyn Public Library, information about Festival an Koule, Center Boulevard in Hunters Point and the Department of Education. please contact the participating will still operate on Saturdays, but Library customers who are at least 18 libraries or visit the Queens Library customers in Long Island City can years old and have a child in a New website. now enjoy programs and events on York City public school can borrow Saturdays and full six-day service at mobile hotspots from several Queens Join the Teen Youth Leadership Court Square. For more information Library locations for the rest of the Council about events at Court Square Library, school year. This program is designed Are you a teen who is looking to call 718-937-2790 or visit queenslibrary. to help the thousands of K-12 students make a difference? The Teen Libraries org/branch/Court-Square. ■

2 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE A Day of Discovery and Science Fun at Central! Queens Library hosted a great day of science activities and family fun at the 5th annual Discovery Day Street Fair on September 10 at Central Library in Jamaica.

Nearly 1,500 kids, parents, and for Kids, Liberty Science Center, City community members visited the of Science, Vinny Voltage, BubbleDad, Children’s Library Discovery Center at WNET13, and more to teach children Central Library that Saturday, as well and their parents about subjects as the amazing science booths set up like biology, physics, and electricity, outside on 90th Avenue. The Fair also making them fun and exciting in a served as a celebration of the CLDC’s festival-style setting. Even Queens fifth anniversary. Library President and CEO Dennis Walcott took part in the festivities and The CLDC welcomed learning partners enjoyed the educational exhibits. like The New York Hall of Science, Arch

“The wonderful thing about this event is that it shows young people that science is something that happens in their everyday lives, and that it can be enjoyable and accessible,” said Mr. Walcott. “Inspiring that type of interest is something our CLDC staff does every day, and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate them and their hard work than today’s Discovery Fair.”

Thank you again to all our partners and guests! ■

November/December 2016 3 High School Equivalency Makes Dreams Come True It’s never too late to go back to school, and Amna Khan and Faye Pinto are perfect examples. Both women recently took the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) exam and completed their High School Equivalency diplomas at Queens Library, and now, thanks to their hard work, are achieving bigger dreams than they previously thought possible.

Faye Pinto 4 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE Amna Khan

Amna arrived in New York three In Faye’s case, High School Equivalency of her home. The convenience was years ago from Pakistan. A university was something that became more and another checked box for both women, graduate with a passion for Arabic more important as her kids start to who were able to balance study and literature, Amna’s early attempts to grow older. “I wanted to be able to set their lives—whether with family, work begin a new degree in the United an example for them,” she said, “and or other responsibilities—with relative States didn’t come to fruition. Proving help them with their homework!” ease. that her degree was equivalent to a U.S. degree was difficult, which With a background in health “It was very easy for me to find the meant that she was unable to begin administration in her native Antigua & time,” said Faye when asked of the another qualification in her new home. Barbuda, Faye is hoping to find her way level of commitment. Amna’s story To achieve entry into an American back to that profession. Now that she’s was similar: “I chose Queens Library college-level program, Amna started achieved her High School Equivalency, because it was convenient for me,” looking into High School Equivalency she’s planning on taking additional she said. “And I would definitely courses, and was pleased to find that courses that will see her qualified for recommend it to anyone who wants to Queens Library offered classes near similar roles in U.S. get their High School Equivalency.” her home—and for free. Like Amna, the multiple locations She also spoke of her family’s reaction “I’m now studying Human Resources, of Queens Library’s Adult Learning to her achievement. “Oh, they’re so and when I’ve completed my Centers made the High School excited!” she said. “They’re very proud.” Associates I want to study business,” Equivalency course a reality for Faye. Faye agreed. “I want my kids to be said Amna. “This is the first step to “I took classes at Rochdale Village,” proud of me, and to see that they can getting into college in America.” she said, noting that the community achieve the same things.” ■ library was within walking distance

November/December 2016 5 Thank you to everyone who submitted a poem Meet the to Queens Library’s Summer Poetry Contest! Summer Grades 4 – 5 Poetry Jenabelle Daska, “Love in the…” Contest Do you write poetry often? “One of my summer books was Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein. I love it, it is a book filled with poems and cool doodles. The book inspired me to Winners! write my own poems.”

We welcomed hundreds How would you describe your poem to our readers? “I want my poem to inspire kids to read, even if they are not good at it. Reading of poets from all over New can be fun; when your reading level goes up you York State to submit an feel that you’ve won.” original poem reflecting the 2016 Summer Reading How do you feel about winning our theme of “Get in the contest? Game.” “I’m so happy I won! Shout out to all the libraries. I can’t wait for the magazine to come out! My Thanks to everyone as well next poem will be all about this. My mom always as our panel of judges— tells me that a step is better than no step, don’t Queens Poet Laureate be afraid to try things, you can do anything, so be yourself! Try new things and get in the game!” Maria Lisella; CUNY literature and writing professor Alice Lacey; New York Writers Workshop Love in the... by Jenabelle Daska project manager Deedle Rodriguez-Tomlinson; and Love in the hip-hop poet, actor, and Book, learn with your eyes. educator Kevin Anglade. Love in the Clouds, and sky. They have chosen Love in the one winner and three Trees, air passes by. Love in the honorable mentions in our Flowers, bees, and butterflies. four age groups—Grades Love in the 4–5; Grades 6–8; Grades Rain, rainbow colors up high. 9–12; and Post High Love in the School/Adult. Snow, snow angels flat as a sheet. Love in the If you didn’t win this year, Sun, at the beach, sand on your feet. we encourage you to Love in the submit again next summer! Moon, with wishes on shooting stars in disguise. Love is in all, it’s a surprise. Here are our first-place Love is inside, and when you open your eyes. poets, who also shared So get in the game. some thoughts with us Read on, and read with no shame. about their poems. Read all, read wise. Jenabelle Daska Reading brings a lovely surprise.

6 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE Grades 6 – 8 Grades 9 – 12 Azriel McCall, “Inspirational Game” Sai’id Browning, “North Philly, South Hollis”

Do you write poetry often? Or was this your first Why did you decide to submit a poem for our Poetry poem? Contest? “I write poetry often for fun, for performances and “I decided to enter because I love writing. I write every day. I sometimes for contests. I have been writing poetry since I have an hour ride to school so I often write then. I also write was 6 years old in an afterschool creative writing program.” for fun.”

Was it easy or hard to work with our theme, “Get in Do you plan on writing more poetry in the future? the Game”? “I do plan on writing more poetry, and I plan on writing “It was kind of hard, because I had to think about what the movies and television sitcoms as well as rap and hip-hop theme meant and then find ways to bring in a current event songs.” issue, violence against innocent black men, and express it in the poem.” How do you feel about winning our contest? “I am very excited and shocked to be a winner of the How would you describe your poem to our readers? contest; I think it’s really cool! I am just a regular kid that “I would describe it as a healing and inspirational poem loves to write. I also had really great teachers like Mr. against violence. I wrote this poem to show what kind of Stokes, Ms. Lucon, and Mrs. Missuraca, and a great principal, violence happens and why it needs to stop.” Mrs. Freebes. Thank you!”

Inspirational North Philly, Game South Hollis by Azriel McCall by Sai’id Browning

No more violence, no more I’ve seen the ballers pass, pain flash cash, in black hoodies. Let love fall among us They robbed the stores, Like a gentle rain Aziel McCall and stained the floors. With Sai’id Browning blood. It starts to flood, like It is a game of peace water and mud. Now it’s back to counting stacks, when the cops A little calmness would be nice raiding. These thugs be hating, on any kid, not Falling to that And no hatred towards others gang life, Avoiding the knife. No kinds of violence is my advice Every morning is thugging. Rugged jeans and cups of what Get in the game of love and peace they call lean. It’s really poison, A Glock stuffed between, the No violence towards your father, sister mattress. Grabbing the matches, sparking a hit, destroying the Mom, brother, uncle, neighbor, stranger, or niece wit, killing all brain cells, they’ve been bitten...By the ghetto. Another man shot...means nothing. Back to the hustlers hustling, Shootings have happened to innocent Black men their hustle. All their muscle, goes to the body, not the brain, it’s Shots fired by police officers at its full capacity, filled with real chilled ghetto child thoughts Should not happen again and blasphemy. And that’s what’s attacking me. In our heart, let’s put love in a torch So I study hard, to surpass the streets, I read and you will never Don’t let it get too strong, don’t let it scorch catch me with a moment of wasted time, I hold fast to each one Let it ignite everywhere teach one. Work hard work smart. Don’t get caught in this cruel Help change the world to make it a safer place world of hate because so much beauty awaits. Travel, read, and For you, your family, and the human race be kind, elevate your mind and open your hearts. Every day brings a new start!

November/December 2016 7 Post High School/Adult The Race to Read Barbara Newman, “The Race to Read” by Barbara Newman You join the starting line. Do you write poetry often? The doors open at nine. “Writing poetry has always been a hobby of mine. As a child, after reading A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein, and after reading just about every With library card and list of books to read, other book by him, I felt inspired to write poetry in his style—fun, in rhyme, you have all that you need. whimsical, with a unique perspective on the world, and geared toward To enter the race. The race to read. children. I also love the poetry written by Dr. Seuss and Jack Prelutsky, for the same reasons. I try to write often, but it usually happens when something You start by passing new arrivals. inspires me—something I hear, see, or experience.” Searching up and down the aisles. Stacks of books go on for miles. How would you describe your poem to our readers? Feels like you’ve entered Olympic trials. “I wanted my poem to be visual in the reader’s mind—active, light-hearted, and fun, and to have the pace of being in a race. I wanted the readers to feel You browse a bit to get a taste. as if they were experiencing a visit to the library and to realize the wealth No need to rush, go slow—no haste. of information available and what it could mean to them in their lives. Many Grab a book. Then grab some more. people miss out on the library experience and overlook all it has to offer. I So many subjects to explore. wanted my poem to make people want to go to the library. I hope I was able to transmit the pleasure I have when I go to the library.” Psychology, biographies, fiction—keep on looking. Do you plan on writing more poetry in the future? Science, gardening, mysteries—oh wait, “Absolutely. After winning this Poetry Content, I hope to write on a more you’ve found it—cooking! regular basis. Whenever an idea comes to mind, I write it down—on a scrap of paper, in my writing journal, or on the computer. Even if it is not a complete Work biceps and triceps as you stretch up idea, I try to jot it down so that I can come back to it at a future time. This high. contest has reignited my interest in getting back to some of my unfinished Reaching for shelves that reach up to the poems. Also, having a five-year-old son has further inspired me to continue on sky. my journey of writing poems for children. I would love it if someday my son would be able to see one of my books on a shelf in the children’s section of the Glutes and quads to squat down low. library.” ■ For books on shelves way down below. Exercise of the best kind. Exercise for both body and mind.

Best of all, everyone is a winner. From the well-seasoned reader to the newest beginner.

The ultimate prize that you will earn, Is everything you learn.

And there is no reason to compare. Everyone has something to share.

New stories, ideas, a thought, a fable. As you all talk around the dinner table.

Even down to what you decided to cook. From a recipe in your library book.

So join the race and read, read, read. It doesn’t matter the pace or speed.

Barbara Newman For no two readers are the same. The important thing is to Get in the Game. 8 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE Holiday Recipes from Our Librarians! What do our librarians like to make for their friends, families, and loved ones during the fall and winter holidays? We asked them to share their favorite delicious dishes with our customers! Enjoy these recipes—and Happy Holidays from our library staff! Jam Thumbprint Cookies Thomas Maxheimer Assistant Community Library Manager, Queens Library at Hillcrest

“This started as a family favorite at the Ingredients Directions holidays, but has become a go-to recipe 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flower Preheat oven to 375 degrees. when you want something easy but 1 teaspoon baking soda In a small bowl, stir together flower, also very tasty. In fact, you can go from ½ teaspoon baking powder baking soda, and baking powder, craving to eating in about 30 minutes! 1 cup softened butter – set aside. The beauty of this recipe is how great low cholesterol butter substitutes In a large bowl, cream butter and the cookies are, yet they are quick and seem to work fine in my experience sugar until smooth. easy to make. Also, these have become 1 ½ cups sugar Beat in egg and vanilla. a hit at staff meetings at the Hillcrest 1 egg Gradually blend in dry ingredients. branch! Basically, this is a simple sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Roll tablespoon-sized amount of cookie recipe, but by adding jam or Dash of salt dough into balls, place on cookie lemon curd, they become extra-tasty Approximately ½ cup preserves, sheet that has been lined with and special.” jam, or fruit curd (lemon curd is my parchment paper. favorite!) Press the ball with your thumb or large spoon so it is partially flattened and there is a divot for adding the jam or fruit curd. Add about a teaspoon of jam to each cookie. Bake 8-10 minutes until slightly golden and the fruit begins to bubble. Take caution as the jam or curd can cause burns when hot! Let sand on cookie sheet until cool, transfer to wire rack. EAT!

November/December 2016 9 Corn Pudding Kathy Cohen Outreach Specialist, Mail-a-Book, Queens Library at Queens Village “Everyone loves this Corn Pudding and it is easy to make. A younger child can help; an older child could even make the dish themselves.”

Ingredients Directions 2 eggs Preheat oven to 350 degrees. ¾ cup evaporated milk Melt butter and butter in an 8” 2 cups creamed corn (one can) square baking dish. 2 cups corn kernels (one can) Beat eggs and milk; add remaining 2 tablespoons butter or margarine ingredients and mix completely. 3 tablespoons brown sugar Pour into pan and bake 45 minutes or ½ teaspoon nutmeg until lightly browned. Salt and pepper

Flaming Plum Pudding Lianna Kelly Reference Librarian, Central Library

“In my family, we’ve had Flaming Plum Pudding for Christmas since before the Mayflower. Our English ancestors were big fans of this special treat. It alternates every year who gets to ladle the blue flames of brandy onto the pudding.”

Ingredients Directions pudding in foil and refrigerate until ready 1 cup dark raisins Put raisins in sherry overnight. Grease to use. 1 cup dry sherry 2-quart mold with tight-fitting lid. Cream 1 cup butter butter and sugar in large bowl and blend Before serving, warm by steaming for 1 1 cup sugar in flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir in hour in well-greased 2-quart mold with 1 cup flour raisins with any remaining sherry and lid. Heat brandy briefly, ignite, and pour 1 teaspoon baking soda all other ingredients except brandy and over pudding as it is brought to table. ½ teaspoon salt hard sauce. Mix thoroughly, then spoon Accompany with Lemon Brandy Hard 4 eggs, slightly beaten into prepared mold and cover tightly. Sauce. 2 cups chopped dates 1 ½ cups grated carrots Place small round rack in bottom of large Lemon Brandy Hard Sauce: 1 ½ cups chopped pecans pot or kettle (8-10 quarts). Cover pot and 1 ½ cups powdered sugar 1 cup bread crumbs steam pudding in gently simmering water ½ cup butter 1 cup milk on stove for about 5 hours, checking 3 tablespoons brandy 1 cup currants water occasionally and adding as 1 teaspoon vanilla ¼ cup dark molasses needed to keep at same level. 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel Remove mold from water, uncover, and Combine all ingredients in medium bowl 2 teaspoons cinnamon cool 30 minutes. Carefully loosen edges and beat with electric mixer until fluffy. ½ teaspoon cloves of pudding with sharp knife and invert Chill overnight before serving on Flaming ½ teaspoon nutmeg onto serving platter. Allow to stand Plum Pudding. ■

¼ teaspoon mace with mold over pudding until pudding Please prepare all recipes at your own discretion; Queens ¼ cup brandy or cognac releases and is completely cool. Wrap Library is not responsible for accidents, allergic reactions, or illnesses that occur as a result of preparation.

10 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE Building the Future at Hunters Point It was a windy morning on September 29, but a few big gusts didn’t stop the Hunters Point topping-off ceremony from marking one of the Queens Library community’s most auspicious moments. The topping-off ceremony is a builder’s ritual that takes place when the final beam is placed on top of a structure, and was a satisfying conclusion to the first stage of development, which is expected to be completed in the summer of 2017.

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The Hunters Point site in progress November/December 2016 11 The Hunters Point library has been Far Rockaway, and will continue to a labor of love for many community invigorate those communities. members, and was acknowledged several times throughout the The new and improved Elmhurst space proceedings. “What this represents is pays tribute to the original Carnegie a culmination of a lot of effort by a lot library with a series of Remembrance of individuals,” said Queens Library features, including: a mural at the President & CEO Dennis M. Walcott. His circulation desk, a Carnegie brick wall sentiment was echoed by State Senator at the façade made from materials Michael Gianaris: “This library is going in the original Elmhurst library, the to be one of the crown jewels of the original children’s fireplace mantel, system.” and a historical map of Newtown. The new space is built over four levels, NYC Council Majority Leader Jimmy with areas specifically carved out for Van Bramer was similarly enthusiastic, children, teens and adults, a reading and spoke of a library’s ability atrium, front and rear gardens, a cyber to inspire beyond its immediate center, and an Adult Learning Center. community. “This library will be The site will be built into a community a temple to learning; a temple for park and to LEED Silver standards for knowledge and inspiration to the environmental responsibility, and will people who see it from the other side span 30,000 square feet—twice the size of the river in Manhattan—but also to of its previous incarnation the people who see it from here.” Another Carnegie library, Far Queens Library has been a cultural Rockaway, is also in the midst of cornerstone of Queens for more than being revitalized. A new double-story fifty years, with an emphasis on building spanning 18,000 feet is set evolving physical spaces playing a to replace the existing 9,000-foot key role in its continued relevance. library. The library will remain open as As such, Hunters Point isn’t the only the design stage takes place, and the major development. New libraries project is expected to be completed in are also in the works at Elmhurst and 2020.

And it’s not just new libraries that are receiving all the attention—the much- loved community branches that have been such an essential part of Queens’ progress are also receiving updates to ensure that they’re comfortable, safe, and well equipped to conduct programs. It’s vital that these spaces remain welcoming to loyal patrons and excited newcomers, so that Queens Photographed l to r: Mark Christie, President of the Friends of Hunters Point; David Agliaro, Library can continue to offer essential representing the office of Assembly Member Cathy Nolan;Debbie Markell Kleinert, District programs and services that spark Manager of Community Board 2; architect Steven Holl; NYC Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer; Queens Library President and CEO Dennis M. Walcott; New York State Senator curiosity and reinforce dreams. These Michael Gianaris; and Shakeel Ahmed, Assistant Commissioner of Executive Projects, NYC Department of Design and Construction.

12 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE A view of the city skyline from Hunters Point

include the new Children’s Room at Hunters Point funding sources: Far Rockaway funding sources: NYS Broadway, a revamped Children’s Area NYS Governor Governor Cuomo, Assembly Member Phillip Goldfeder, at Flushing, extensive renovations NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio, Queens NYC Council Queens Delegation, NYC at Peninsula, and the installation of Borough President Melinda Katz, Mayor Bill de Blasio, Queens Borough more than 1,102 CCTV cameras in 44 US Representative Carolyn Maloney, President Melinda Katz, NYC Council locations. NYS Senator Michael Gianaris, NYS Member Donovan Richards, NYC Assembly Member Aravella Simotas, Council Queens Delegation. But perhaps Steven Holl, the architect NYC Council Member Jimmy Van at the helm of the Hunters Point Bramer, NYS Assembly Queens Elmhurst funding sources: NYC project, said it best. “This building is Delegation, NYC Council Queens Mayor Bill de Blasio, Queens Borough about the community, but also about Delegation, NY/NJ Port Authority, NYC President Melinda Katz, NYC Council the 21st century.” And that’s something Economic Development Corporation, Member Daniel Dromm. ■ that Queens Library strives to achieve Queens West Development Corporation for all of its branches.

November/December 2016 13 college scholarship and a plaque that My (Underground) American called her “a ray of hope and the future of Texas”—but years later, when he was Dream: A Conversation with running for President, he was against DREAM legislation.

Julissa Arce Julissa has decided to use her story For an undocumented immigrant, what is the to fight for the rights of immigrants and undocumented young people. In true cost of the American Dream? In her new addition to writing her memoir, she memoir, My (Underground) American Dream, is the chairman and co-founder of the Ascend Educational Fund (AEF), Julissa Arce examines that question. a college scholarship and mentorship program for immigrant students in New Julissa was 11 when she moved to York City, regardless of their ethnicity, San Antonio from Mexico, and she national origin, or immigration status. learned that she was an undocumented Her advice to Assembly Member immigrant on the day of her Moya (who has been advocating quinceañera. Despite all odds, she for a New York DREAM Act for five excelled in her studies, and in 2005 years) and others trying to secure she became an analyst at Goldman tuition assistance for college-age Sachs. Over the next six years, Julissa undocumented students is to vote in continued to conquer the corporate local elections and work with people ladder, achieving phenomenal success like her to humanize immigrants and while living in fear because of her help tell their stories. secret undocumented status. Julissa also talked about how hard Julissa joined us at Jackson Heights it was to reconcile the fact that she Community Library on Saturday, had achieved the kind of professional September 17 to discuss her memoir, and financial success that defines the her success on Wall Street, and more American dream, but wasn’t able to with New York State Assembly Member legally be part of what defines America. Francisco Moya. Over 70 customers She was driven to make it to the top, packed the room to listen to Julissa as she said, but constantly had to hold she told her inspirational story, and herself back to protect her secret. another 45 came to a special version of the discussion held entirely in Spanish. The highest cost of pursuing her dream, she said, was not visiting her sick father “I don’t think that the risks I took or in Mexico, for fear of not being able to Julissa Arce the stress I was under were any greater return to the United States. Her father than the risks that any undocumented served as the drive for her to succeed died in 2007 while she struggled with immigrant who came here in search at an early age. Their example has also that decision, and before she could see of a better life takes any time they go led her to try to change the national him again. “This story that I share with to work,” said Julissa. She shared the conversation about immigration and you happens to many, many people,” two important things that her mother who immigrants are, and show how said Julissa, “who never get to see their taught her early in life: that education hurtful the language and stereotypes parent or their daughter alive again.” was her way out of poverty, and that used to refer to immigrants can be. An It led her to begin questioning the there are a million things that you ironic part of the discussion centered “golden cage” she was in and ask herself cannot control in life, so you should on the fact that in 2001, her home whether her situation was really worth focus your energy on the things you state of Texas was the first one to pass it. After receiving her green card in 2011, can control. a DREAM (Development, Relief, and and feeling the freedom that went along Education for Alien Minors) Act to help with it, she was motivated to become Julissa spoke about her parents’ hard undocumented students. Governor Rick an author and speaker instead, and help work and dedication and how that Perry presented her with a $10,000 others like her become free as well. ■

14 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE main research and reference location Coming Full Circle: Queens for all of Queens. Library’s Chief Librarian Nick eventually became Director of Community Library Services, and Queens Library’s new Chief Librarian and later Vice President of Public Library Services, and received a “great honor” Senior Vice President, Nick Buron, is ultimately when Queens Library President and responsible for the 65 library locations across CEO Dennis Walcott selected him as Chief Librarian this year. While he is the borough, as well as Queens Library’s Adult responsible for nearly all the public Learning Centers, Job & Business Academy, aspects of the library, he immediately says that his job is something he could Universal Pre-Kindergarten, mobile libraries, never do without the dedication of programs, services, and community outreach. Queens Library’s staff and librarians.

Nick has also served on various committees and held offices at the American Library Association and served on the Board of Directors of the Young Adult Library Services Association. These duties have given him the opportunity to see library service from a national point of view and bring back what he has learned to Queens Library.

Being from the area, and the son of an immigrant, has given Nick a unique understanding, he says, and an opportunity to come full circle and use Queens Library’s investment in him Queens Library’s new Chief Librarian & Senior Vice President, Nick Buron to help the library invest in Queens. “Libraries and librarians still have the Nick was born in Forest Hills and has the operational practices of the library. great challenge of identifying peoples’ spent his entire professional career Nick was soon promoted to library needs and being their conduit to as a librarian with Queens Library. manager and rose through the ranks, resources that bridge the literacy gap, He initially worked in advertising, taking on positions with increasing the economic gap, and the technology but decided that he wanted a job responsibilities and opportunities gap, and maximize the potential of that had more meaning. He read where he could learn more and everyone. Creating a great customer the description of a librarian’s role— more about library programming experience will help us empower people providing information to the public and and innovative ways to help Queens and their communities.” empowering communities—in a copy Library’s customers and staff. of the Occupational Outlook Handbook “For over 95 percent of the people in and realized very quickly that it was Nick became Assistant Director of Queens, a library is within a mile of what he wanted to do. Community Libraries in 2007 and their home. We are in every single worked to more effectively connect community, and that’s what makes While he was in library school at SUNY Queens Library’s administrative Queens Library extremely unique Buffalo, Queens Library approached departments to its community libraries. compared to other great library Nick and offered him a position as Then, as Associate Director of Central systems,” says Nick. “We gain strength a librarian trainee. He finished his Library, Nick helped strengthen the from the diversity of our communities. degree at Queens College and became main branch’s relationship with its That is the strength of Queens in a librarian in 1993. He served at several neighborhood, making it as much general. That’s why it’s wonderful to branches, choosing to work with teens Jamaica’s community library as it is the live here and work here.” ■ as a young adult librarian and absorb November/December 2016 15 Lincoln Center Local Brings the Big City to Queens One of Queens Library’s most loved programs is Lincoln Center Local. In partnership with the culture vultures at the esteemed Lincoln Center, Lincoln Center Local teams up with libraries across the five boroughs to deliver screenings of high-quality performances at no cost. Lincoln Center Local also hosts live programming, like their popular Silent Discos, for events that are interactive, immersive, and a whole lot of fun.

The popularity of Lincoln Center and community conversation,” said Local’s screenings has taken hold Lincoln Center Education’s Director of across New York, but no more so Community & Family Programs, Sita than Queens. Queens Library patrons Frederick. accounted for a whopping 76% of the Lincoln Center Local audience The screenings are as varied as a (from July 2015 – June 2016), a figure Mozart homage, Red Hot and Fela, that’s leading to an even stronger and country crooner Emmylou Harris partnership with more and more with Rodney Crowell and Robert Ellis programs being rolled out in the near gracing the screens at community future. “We’re working with Queens libraries. There’s also a strong Library on a special partnership to representation of Broadway stars, provide wraparound programming including Audra McDonald and Kristen such as guest speakers, creative Chenoweth, and the rich history of activities inspired by the screening, opera, such as a commemorative

concert in honor of the late Richard Tucker.

It’s this diversity that makes the Lincoln Center Local screenings so popular—and a can’t-miss event for several Queens-dwellers. Making cultural programming more accessible has its perks, too, and Lincoln Center Local’s effort to make arts and culture available to a larger population is something that the Manhattan institution is proud to continue. “It’s an indicator of a healthy and strong community. We want to make sure the

16 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE A full Lincoln Center Local screening resources we have are accessible to the screenings with the customers, I was difficult, if not impossible, for her more people, so we are not limited to always think to myself “I get paid to to attend live performances at Lincoln our physical space in Manhattan,” said do this?!” He went on to tell the story Center. Being able to come to her local Ms. Frederick. “Having high quality of a Lincoln Center Local regular. “She library and view the performances programing that is accessible is about wanted to let us know that going to was something she felt very grateful giving people choice and increasing in-person Lincoln Center performances for. Above all else, these performances equity around our resources.” had been one of the most important keep her connected to her to very bonds she shared with her father, special memories of her father. There Queens Librarians can testify to its who has passed away years ago. The were tears in her eyes when she popularity. Assistant Community performances were something special expressed these to me.” Library Manager Thomas Maxheimer, that the two of them shared; they got at Hillcrest, expressed his personal dressed up and went without the rest Indeed, it’s the potential to create and gratitude to Ms. Frederick in an email: of her brothers and sisters; it was their evoke memories that make the Lincoln “Thank you for making these possible. special event. She also said that, due Center Local partnership so valuable to When I have the opportunity to watch to her limited income and mobility, it Queens Library patrons. ■

November/December 2016 17 For many participants, the biggest drawcards were the health-related Fun at Glen Oaks on booths. “The medical booths have excellent information—they’re very Older Adults Day! helpful and knowledgeable,” said On September 28, Queens Library at Glen Oaks library patron Lucille. Meanwhile, for others, it was the creative activities. hosted its annual Older Adults Day—and it was “We came here for the art class!” said Sean, as he prepared to take a relief a huge success. Library customers were treated printmaking class with teaching artist to live entertainment by musical duo Double Karen Fitzgerald. More than 20 people gathered to make prints inspired by Trouble, as well as a range of presentations with the beauty of nature. information on healthcare, benefits, city meals, And the visitors weren’t the only ones and other resources. Free health screenings, having fun. A diverse group of vendors brain games, and craft workshops were also enjoyed the positive reception and high turnout, and were especially available for a full day of activities. happy to engage with the older adult community in a relaxed, social environment. Among the community booths, The LGBT Network had set up a station with rainbow ribbons in tow, ready to discuss their services and advocacy opportunity available to the public. Patient navigators and physician’s assistants from New York-Presbyterian Hospital had open, one-on-one discussions about stroke risk factors, vaccinations, and long-term care. Students and supervising medical professionals from St John’s University offered fact sheets about numerous conditions and answered inquiries about prescription medications.

For more information about programs and services for older adults, visit www.queenslibrary.org/services/older- adults. ■ 18 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE Learn More About Queens History with the New Digital Archives Since 1912, the Archives at Queens Library has collected and preserved over 50,000 items and resources that document the social, economic, and political history of Brooklyn, Queens, and These Archives collection maps from the E. Belcher Hyde Map Company show the Fourth Long Island. Ward of Queens, which includes Jamaica.

The Archives recently moved to its exploration of your community’s it with him, despite the fact that he new location on the lower level of past, the Digital Archives website has lives over a thousand miles away. Central Library in Jamaica. The new thousands of answers. Archives space features climate- You can visit the Archives in person controlled storage units to better For example, a customer who at Central Library from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. preserve the valuable and interesting lives in Florida recently contacted on Monday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday items that are in the care of Queens the Archives librarians looking through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Library. for information about his great- Saturday, and noon to 5:00 p.m. on grandfather, a Civil War soldier who Sunday. No appointment is necessary, The opening of the new Archives served at a post in Queens. After but you do need to check in at the location also coincides with the a search of the physical Archives, reference desk on the main floor of launch of Queens Library’s Digital the librarians found his great- the library first. Archives website, which makes grandfather’s enlistment papers and browsing the historical collections quickly prepared them to be added to All you need to begin your digital easier than ever. the new website. The customer was journey into the past is a Queens grateful to see this newly-discovered Library card or an email address. The new website includes 12,000 items information and add it to his family’s You can get started today by visiting from the Archives, including maps, history. He was also very thankful digitalarchives.queenslibrary.org. ■ books, musical scores, newspapers, that Queens Library was able to share information relating to the New York World’s fairs, and thousands of historical and recent photographs that offer a vivid record of life in Brooklyn, Queens, and Nassau and Suffolk counties.

There are multiple ways to access the collections on the Digital Archives website. In addition to keyword searches, users can search by neighborhood, material type, and collection name. High-resolution images of detailed items like maps are a highlight of the website, making it possible to zoom in on the smallest details.

Whether it’s family history or an The Digital Archives Website.

November/December 2016 19 Author Naomi Jackson (Right) and Langston Hughes Librarian Tracy Crawford Gracie Book Club Comes to Queens of her novel, and her writing process. The Langston Hughes Community Library Jackson also fielded questions from and Cultural Center was the lucky host of the audience, in particular discussing the challenges she faced when dealing September’s Gracie Book Club, featuring The with the emotional heart of the book. Star Side of Bird Hill. Written by Brooklyn native The Gracie Book Club, founded Naomi Jackson, her acclaimed debut novel by New York First Lady Chirlane follows two young sisters as they’re exiled from McCray, is a young initiative that fosters conversation around Brooklyn to Barbados. literature, especially stories inspired by immigration. “We are proud to “I want to say thank you everyone her novel, before launching into an continue to use Gracie Mansion for coming on a rainy Thursday exploration of its subject matter. to shine new light on the often evening to talk about books, and Moderated by fellow novelist James untold stories of our city’s diverse literature, and particularly my Hannaham, the discussion topics communities with the Gracie Book book,” said Jackson. She opened the ranged from Jackson’s Bajan heritage Club,” said McCray in an earlier evening by reading a passage from and inspiration, the narrative structure statement. ■

20 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE The Children’s Library Discovery Center Turns Five! This year, Queens Central Library celebrated the five year anniversary of the Children’s Library Discovery Center. The two-floor area opened in 2011, and its interactive exhibits and fun learning labs have been a community favorite since day one.

The CLDC is tailored for children Discovery Center officially opened and adolescents ages 3 – 12, and in September 2011 and serves as a the physical space—as well as the model for an exemplary hands-on CLDC & Teen Center Assistant Director expertise of the staff Discovery Team— learning environment for children. Sharon Cox inspires kids every day. The programs, Since the opening of the Children’s learning from home or on the go. There books, and games provided emphasize Discovery Center, we have seen a are even Library Jeopardy sessions, a love of all facets of learning, steady stream of visitors numbering author talks, and Fun Fridays, where including literacy, STEM, and creative about 8000 a month, who continue kids and pre-teens can play Wii or endeavors. Many of the museum- to take advantage of the innovative video games, watch movies, and take quality exhibits were designed by the programming conducted in the space part in Crafternoons. San Francisco Exploratorium, adding by our very capable and outstanding a genuinely fun touch to the overall staff.” The popularity of the CLDC is only learning experience. Plus, the CLDC is growing, and along with it Central’s also the home of a number of toddler Resources are available to kids, children’s programming. For more programs, starting socialization and parents, and teachers year-round, information on what you’ll find at the development early on for little ones. and not just on site. For example, the CLDC, visit www.queenslibrary.org/ Science Fair Handbook is an easy- kids/discovery for a regularly updated Sharon Cox, Assistant Director of to-follow guide to putting together a schedule. the CLDC & Teen Center, spoke fun, informative project. Plus, library about what the Centers mean to the card holders can access other tools Happy 5th birthday, CLDC! ■ community. “The Children’s Library like BookFlix, to keep up with literacy

November/December 2016 21 fact, classes usually average around 25 students per session. “I can safely tell you that hundreds of students in this community have explored their creative sides and have benefited from wonderful projects,” said Carol. “Young artists have also worked with a variety of artistic media, including paint, colored pencils, pastels, chalk, and watercolors; and teachers have made use of library books about art and artists to stimulate kids’ creativity and artistic vision.” And it’s not just the budding creativity that Carol loves to foster, but the relationships between students, as well. “I love the ProjectART Gets Kids camaraderie that develops among all the attendees each and every Creative After School semester.” Queens Library is lucky enough to partner In Queens, ProjectART afterschool programs are offered at the Central, with ProjectArt, a non-profit that delivers high- Steinway, South Jamaica, Forest hills, quality arts instruction in public libraries across Corona, and Cambria community libraries. ProjectART is currently the country. The ethos behind ProjectART is to running approximately 270 classes per boost access to arts education—a path that’s year with the Queens Library system, providing an engaging atmosphere for been proven to increase GPAs and SAT scores, kids while simultaneously crushing and triple college admissions rates. the creativity crisis.

Program Assistant Mary Smith and Forest Hills Children’s Librarian Carol If your kids are interested in taking Goldman are enthusiastic advocates of the program, with Carol displaying art classes after school, please contact completed artworks on the walls of the Forest Hills building. Since the program a participating library for more started in July 2013, no class has ever dipped below 15 students in attendance—in information. ■

22 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE Programs November / December 2016

Sharp Radway’s Music of the Streets THE QUEENS CHAPTER

Join us for an afternoon performance by jazz pianist and composer Sharp Radway. Sharp has worked with several jazz luminaries, including Yusef Lateef, Benny Golson, Red Holloway, and many more. He’s also the music director, pianist, and arranger for The Celebration of Lionel Hampton Big Band and The New York City Ska Orchestra. Staying true to his roots, he continues to play in church regularly, serving as Music Director for a local church in Brooklyn, New York. Get your free tickets now at sharpradway.eventbrite.com

Saturday, November 19 2:30 pm CENTRAL LIBRARY (AUDITORIUM) 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica T 718.990.0778 to to the 169th Street Numerous buses go to the 165th Street busterminal

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Astoria Bellerose Botanical Garden. We accept fruit and 14-01 Astoria Boulevard, 718-278-2220 250-06 Hillside Avenue, 718-831-8644 vegetable scraps; coffee grounds, filters, and paper tea bags; bread and grains; Monday @ 6PM - 12/19 Thursdays @ 4PM - 11/3, 11/10 egg shells, nutshells, and corncobs; food- El Grupo de ACQC: An Original Creative Writing Workshop soiled paper towels and paper napkins; Performance and Forum You are invited to join us for three stale beans, flour, and spices; and cut or A group of undocumented Latino men sessions of Creative Writing. Writing is dried flowers. Please do not bring meat or who seek employment, housing and a powerful means of communication. fish scraps; cheese or dairy products; and shelter have built a play around their Get practical step-by-step ideas to fats, grease, oil, or oily foods. daily experiences, followed by an make writing easier. Preregistration is interactive forum dialogue with the required** Broadway audience. Created and performed by the 40-20 Broadway, 718-721-2462 AIDS Center of Queens County Troupe Saturday @ 11AM - 11/5 and based on the real-life experiences of Lincoln Center Local Screening: Tuesdays @ 4PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, the actors. We Like It Like That! A Boogaloo 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20 Celebration Scrabble Club Bayside Enjoy a screening of a performance Join us for non-competitive Scrabble 214-20 Northern Boulevard, 718-229-1834 filmed last summer of the New York City games and to learn new words. Adults sounds of Latin soul with Joe Bataan, and teens are welcome. Tuesdays @ 4PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, Ray Lugo and special guests, Richie Ray 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20 and Pete Rodriguez. ABAKUÁ Afro-Latin Saturday @ 3PM - 11/5 Needlework Dance Company will perform some of its Radio Jarocho Children, age 8 and up, learn needlework. signature choreography. Radio Jarocho keeps alive the music Materials will not be supplied. of the swampy Mexican countryside Tuesdays @ 3:30PM - 11/22, 11/29, 12/6 around Veracruz, with original songs Wednesdays @ 1:15PM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, Tuesday Afternoon Movies that capture the spirit of the popular “son 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14 Adults, teens, and children accompanied jarocho.” This New York City-based band Toddler Time by their parents are invited to our has performed along the east coast of the Children ages 2 1/2-3 1/2 and their movie screening: November 22 “Captain United States since 2003. caregivers join us for stories, rhymes, America Civil War” (rated PG-13), songs, and finger plays. November 29 “Teenage Mutant Ninja Saturdays @ 2:30PM - 11/12, 11/19 Turtles: Out of the Shadows” (rated PG-13) Queens Memory Celebrates Astoria Mondays @ 6PM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, and December 6 “The Legend of Tarzan” History and Culture 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 (rated PG-13). Join us for each event in this two part Chess Club series celebrating the culture and people Children, age 8 and up, play chess with Saturday @ 11AM - 12/3 of Astoria. On November 12th, celebrate other kids. Lincoln Center Local Screening: the 5 year anniversary of the 30th Sinatra: Voice for a Century Avenue project with blogger Annabel Saturday @ 2:30PM - 11/12 Enjoy a screening of the gala concert Short and historian Dr. Robyn Spencer. Lincoln Center Local Screening: From Bocelli filmed at the 100th birthday celebration On November 19th, join musicians to Barton: The Richard Tucker Opera Gala of Ol’ Blue Eyes. and dancers celebrating the musical In this screening of a concert filmed in culture of the neighborhood. The November 2015, Renée Fleming and 2015 Tuesdays @ 3:30PM - 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 Queens Memory team will be on hand to Richard Tucker Award winner Jamie Tuesday Family Movies digitize your Astoria photographs and Barton are joined by Andrea Bocelli, Adults, teens, and children accompanied memorabilia and save them to a thumb Lawrence Brownlee and other great by their parents are invited to our drive that you can take home. voices for one of the perennial highlights screenings of these family-friendly films: of the opera season. 12/13-”Alice Through the Looking Glass” Mondays @ 1PM - 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, (2016, rated PG); 12/20-”Finding Dory” 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 Saturday @ 2:30PM - 12/10 (2016, rated PG); 12/27-”Kubo and the Two Drop Off Your Food Scraps With the Lincoln Center Local Screening: New Strings” (2016, rated PG). NYC Compost Project York Philharmonic New Year’s Eve: La See “Briarwood”, 11/1. Vie Parisienne Briarwood Enjoy a screening of a concert originally 85-12 Main Street, 718-658-1680 Fridays @ 4PM - 11/25, 12/23 broadcast on New Year’s Eve 2015 with Kids’ Movie Day! the New York Philharmonic, Alan Gilbert, Tuesdays @ 7:30AM - 11/1, 11/8 Unwind with a family-friendly film! and music by Ravel, Offenbach, and Saint- Drop Off Your Food Scraps With the (ages 5-12) Saëns’s “Carnival of the Animals” narrated NYC Compost Project by Tony-Award winner Nathan Lane. Drop off your food waste with the NYC Cambria Heights Compost Project hosted by the Queens 218-13 Linden Boulevard, 718-528-3535 24 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE Programs for All Ages

Tuesday @ 4:15PM - 11/22 Saturday @ 2PM - 11/19 Saturday @ 1:30PM - 11/12 Battle of the Grades Spelling Bee Celebrate Thanksgiving with Artist Les Ballets de l’Opera Chinois de NY: A Are you smarter than a fourth grader or Catherine Lau (in Chinese and Concert Celebrating Dr. Sun Yen Sen’s sixth grader? Join us in a spelling battle! English) 150th Birthday For children in grades 3-6. Our artist demonstrates the beautiful Presenting 2016’s new productions, “Ballet Chinese art of making figures from Gala” and “Moscow’s Night”, are Chen Min Central Library dough, and participants will make Lipman [music editor & choreography 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, 718-990-0778 and keep a charming and fun turkey director], Shang Bin [bass], Zhao Di figurine of their own. Materials are [soprano], and the Beijing University alumni Thursdays @ 2PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 limited; first come, first served. chorus. They will perform songs by Mozart, Classic Movies @ 2 Donizetti, and Verdi. 11/3/16 Citizen Kane, (Customer Request) Thursday @ 4PM - 12/1 1941 11/10/16 Goldfinger, (Customer Third Annual Holiday Art Show Sunday @ 2PM - 11/13 Request) 1964 11/17/Petrified Forest, 1936 Opening Reception Valerie Green and Dance Entropy Please meet and greet the Show’s The colorful, vibrant short works in this Thursdays @ 6PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 six artists, and view their works on program are sure to get you thinking, Spanish Beginner Conversation Class display Dec 1-31, sponsored by Friends feeling, and moving. This course introduces the basic of the Douglaston/Little Neck Library. elements of the Spanish language within Wednesday @ 6:30PM - 11/16 a cultural context. Thursday @ 4PM - 12/8 Lincoln Center Local Screening: Sinatra: Queens Memory Program Returns Voice for a Century Tuesday @ 2PM - 11/8 to Douglaston and Little Neck See “Bellerose”, 12/3. Origami Share your memories of Queens and Join us every Tuesday at 4pm for get your family photos digitized for Saturday @ 1:30PM - 11/19 origami! free. The Queens Memory team will Acoustic Rock with Moriah Formica scan your photographs, postcards Moriah Formica is a musician on her way up. Saturday @ 2:30PM - 11/19 and other memorabilia and save them This original collection of work showcases Sharp Radway’s “Music Of The to a thumb drive that you can take her talent as a unique vocalist, musician and Streets”: The Queens Chapter home. Light refreshments and limited songwriter. Sharp Radway is a pianist, composer, seating. arranger and author who currently Tuesday @ 4PM - 11/29 resides in Brooklyn, New York. He is also Flushing Teen Jeopardy the music director, pianist, and arranger 41-17 Main Street, 718-661-1200 Come join us at Flushing for our monthly for The Celebration of Lionel Hampton Jeopardy extravaganza. Big Band and The New York City Ska Wednesdays @ 11AM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, Orchestra. http://sharpradway.com 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 Forest Hills Drop Off Your Food Scraps With 108-19 71 Avenue, 718-268-7934 Corona the NYC Compost Project 38-23 104 Street, 718-426-2844 See “Briarwood”, 11/1. Wednesdays @ 12PM - 11/2, 11/9 Crayon Arts Saturday @ 2:30PM - 11/19 Fridays @ 5PM - 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 Continue the fun after Toddler Story Time Radio Jarocho Elementary Korean with coloring pages and crayons in the Radio Jarocho keeps alive the music Elementary Korean teaches the Children’s Room! of the swampy Mexican countryside Korean alphabet using a method around Veracruz, with original songs that enables non-Korean speakers to Fridays @ 1:30PM - 11/4 that capture the spirit of the popular “son read independently in a short time, Friday Movie Matinee jarocho.” This New York City-based band and encourages learning through Join the Friday film forum at Forest Hills. has performed along the east coast of the repetition of daily expressions, with United States since 2003. a cultural component providing Fresh Meadows insights into Korea and its society. 193-20 Horace Harding Expressway Douglaston/Little Neck 718-454-7272 249-01 Northern Blvd., 718-225-8414 Saturday @ 11AM - 11/5 Queens Library Poetry Contest Tuesdays @ 3:30PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, Mondays @ 3:30PM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, Readings and Awards 11/29, 12/6, 12/13 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 Join us for a reading of the winning Homework Help Knit and Crochet Club poem and the three honorable Children and tweens [K-5th grade] who Adults, teens and kids of all levels mention poems in each of the four need help with homework in ELA and Math are welcome. Bring your own yarn, contest categories. All are welcome! can come in and work with our volunteer needles and ideas. Space is limited. homework helpers. Private tutoring is not Preregistration is required. available.

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Monday @ 2PM - 11/28 Through The Looking Glass” Rated Wednesday @ 2PM - 11/9 Lincoln Center Local Screening: New PG Wednesday, December, 28 @ 3 Lincoln Center Local Screening: Cassandra York Philharmonic New Year’s Eve: P.M. “Ice Age Collision Course” Rated Wilson and The Campbell Brothers La Vie Parisienne PG Thursday, December, 29 @ 4:00 Enjoy a screening of a concert featuring See “Bayside”, 12/10. p.m. “Jungle Book” Rated PG daring, velvet-voiced jazz singer Cassandra Wilson, and The Campbell Brothers, who Glen Oaks Saturday @ 3:30PM - 12/10 present a world premiere of “Sacred Steel 256-04 Union Turnpike, 718-831-8636 Lincoln Center Local Screening: Love Supreme.” We Like It Like That! A Boogaloo Wednesdays @ 1PM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16 Celebration Tuesday @ 3PM - 12/6 The Quilting Project See “Bellerose”, 11/5. Lincoln Center Local Screening: A Memorial Learn sewing, planning and quilting Concert for Pete and Toshi Seeger processes to create a quilt project from Hillcrest An all-star lineup of friends and family small to large. Sewing lessons included if 187-05 Union Turnpike, 718-454-2786 gather to honor these leaders in folk music you have never used a sewing machine. and activism. Professional Teaching Artist Karen Tuesdays @ 2:30PM - 11/1, 11/15, 11/29, Fitzgerald leads this 8-session creative 12/13 Monday @ 3PM - 12/19 aging Quilting Project. Registration is LEGOs! Focus Group For Parents required, space is limited. Please contact Children ages 5 to 13 years old are Informal meeting for parents to meet Queens Library @ Glen Oaks to Register invited to create Lego projects using a with the children’s librarian to suggest for this class 718-831-8636. different theme each week. A parent programming ideas for kids. or guardian must be present. Fridays @ 10:15AM - 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, Tuesday @ 3PM - 12/20 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 11/2, 11/9, Lincoln Center Local Screening: New Scrabble Club 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14 York Philharmonic New Year’s Eve: La Vie We meet weekly to play this popular Picture Book! Parisienne word game. Please bring your own Children ages 3-4 and their parents or See “Bayside”, 12/10. scrabble set. other adult caregivers enjoy picture books together. Hollis Saturday @ 12:30PM - 11/5 202-05 Hillside Avenue, 718-465-7355 Saturday @ 3PM - 11/5 Mondays @ 10:30AM - 11/7 - 12/26, A Celebration of the Indian Festival of Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 11/2 - 12/28, Saturday @ 3PM - 11/19 Lights with Crafts and Music Thursdays @ 12:30PM - 11/3 - 12/29, Bharatanatyam & Bollywood Dance 12:30-2:30 p.m. Henna Hand Painting Fridays @ 10:30AM - 11/4, -12/30 Ragachitra Fine Arts presents a program of Workshop with Anowara Ahmed. 1-on-1 Computer Classes South Indian dance. *Limited to the first 20 guests. On a first- Hillcrest is offering one-on-one come, first-served basis. 3:00-4:00 p.m. computer classes. Sessions are Langston Hughes Indian Storytelling through Classical flexible & geared to the specific 100-01 Northern Blvd., 718-651-1100 Dance, “kathak”. needs of each student. Sessions are 30 minutes. To request a class Thursdays @ 4PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 Saturday @ 3PM - 11/12 or to inquire about other computer Experience Watercolor painting Double Entendre Concert sessions please call 718-454-2786 and Come explore watercolor techniques with The program will include Mozart, ask to speak with a customer service professional artist and educator Michael Poast. Devienne, Britten and a couple of specialist. contemporary arrangements for 2 oboes Thursdays @ 4PM - 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, and 2 bassoons. Fridays @ 12PM - 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/29 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 Family Fun Belly Dancing with Nancy Saturday @ 3:30PM - 11/19 Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Have you ever wanted to try out belly Lincoln Center Local Screening: Bring in any device and learn how dancing? Join us as Langston Hughes Jason Isbell - Moving Forward to properly use it. See any Customer demonstrates the basics and runs through In this screening, Jason Isbell and his Service Specialist for details. some simple routines. This program is for band stay true to their southern roots the whole family. All attendees need to and display his exquisite songwriting. Saturdays @ 1PM - 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, register in person at Langston Hughes. 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 Wednesday @ 3PM - 12/28,Thursday @ Saturday Family Films Wednesdays @ 4PM - 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 4PM - 12/29, Friday @ 1PM - 11/25 Please join us at Hillcrest on The Joys of Collage Family Movie Saturdays at 1:00 PM for our family Lighten the holiday season with collage Enjoy a family movie this holiday season! film! We will be showing new films projects. Using paper, cardboard, yarn and a Friday, November, 25 @ 1:00 P.M. “Alice and old favorites. Contact the library variety of materials, enjoy making gifts and to find out what’s playing each week. keepsakes.

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Laurelton introduce students with a diverse set Friday @ 1PM - 12/23 134-26 225 Street, 718-528-2822 of narrative tools to share their stories Lincoln Center Local Screening: Curtain online and offline. We will learn about Up - The School of American Ballet Saturday @ 3PM - 11/19 digital production and interaction Workshop Performances Jazz, Pop, and Soul, from Marvin Gaye design through the lenses of different Go behind the scenes to experience the to Bruno Mars disciplines like journalism, art, education intensive training of ballet’s brightest Singer/songwriter Edwin Vazquez and advertising. From podcasting, future stars as they prepare for their and bass player James Grover perform interactive video, immersive storytelling vital end-of-year performances. memorable selections such as Marvin and more, students will mix and explore Gaye’s “Mercy Me,” John Legend’s “All different mediums. Peninsula of Me,” Bruno Mars’s “Just the Way 92-25 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, You Are,” U2’s “One Love” and Stevie Mondays @ 5PM - 11/28, 12/19 718-634-1110 Wonder’s immortal “Superstition.” Monday Afternoon Movies November 28th - Star Wars: The Force Tuesdays @ 4PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, Lefferts Awakens; December 19th -- Norm of the 11/29 103-34 Lefferts Blvd., 718-843-5950 North. Origami Club Join us to make unique origami. Saturday @ 12PM - 11/12 Maspeth Queens Memory Program Presents: 69-70 Grand Avenue, 718-639-5228 Thursdays @ 4PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 Richmond Hill Love Letter Writing Workshop November Animated Movies What important details give your Tuesdays @ 3PM - 11/8, 11/29, 12/6, 12/20 Join us for animated movies! November neighborhood it special characteristic? Afternoon Family Movie 3rd (Despicable Me), November 10th Join our writing workshop and write Join us for a family movie! (Finding Nemo), and November 17th about your life experiences in Richmond (Monsters Inc.). Hill and other neighborhoods. Your Mitchell-Linden writing could be featured in the 31-32 Union Street, 718-539-2330 Friday @ 4PM - 11/4 Richmond Hill Love Letter event in Name That Tune! December! Queens Memory will be on Saturday @ 2:30PM - 11/19 Join us for our music game show! hand to digitize photos and memorabilia Lincoln Center Local Screening: Jason for inclusion in the Archives at Queens Isbell - Moving Forward Saturdays @ 10AM - 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, Library, and save them to a thumb drive See “Glen Oaks”, 11/19. 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31 that you can take home. Knitting Club Saturday @ 2:30PM - 12/17 Join an active knitting group. All levels of Long Island City Lincoln Center Local Screening: New knitters are welcome. 37-44 21 Street, 718-752-3700 York Philharmonic New Year’s Eve: La Vie Parisienne Monday @ 4PM - 11/14 Wednesdays @ 3PM - 11/2 - 12/21, See “Bayside”, 12/10. Recycled Book Turkey Craft Thursdays @ 3PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, Make a recycled book turkey with us at 12/8, 12/15, Fridays @ 3PM - 11/4, 11/18, North Forest Park Peninsula! 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, Saturdays @ 3PM 98-27 Metropolitan Ave., 718-261-5512 - 11/5 - 12/17 Friday @ 3PM - 11/18 Citizenship N-400 Assistance Day Mondays @ 1PM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, Paper Bag Fall Tree Craft Are you or someone you know interested 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, Wednesdays @ 1PM - Join us for our fall tree craft at 3:30pm, in getting free assistance with becoming 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, Friday, November 18th. a U.S. citizen and free legal advice on Thursdays @ 1PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, immigration-related issues? Do you need 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 Mondays @ 5PM - 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 help with paying your application fees? Computer Lessons Winter Wonderland Movies We may be able to help you! Computer lessons. Join us for Winter Wonderland Movies!

Thursdays @ 4PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, Thursdays @ 3:30PM - 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/15 Tuesdays @ 4PM - 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29 Arts and Crafts for Kids Watercolor Club 30 Minutes or Less Cooking Club Children grades 1-5 create seasonal crafts. Join us for watercolors. Patrons will explore various recipes each month from a different part of the world that North Hills Wednesday @ 4PM - 12/21 can be made in under 30 minutes or less. 57-04 Marathon Parkway, 718-225-3550 Build Gingerbread Houses! Join us at Peninsula to build your own Saturdays @ 2PM - 11/5, 11/19 Friday @ 1PM - 11/18 Gingerbread House! Design Thinking-Historias Interactivas Lincoln Center Local Screening: We Like It Like [In Spanish] That! A Boogaloo Celebration A project-centric class that will See “Bellerose”, 11/5.

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Thursday @ 5PM - 12/22 rockers of Superhuman Happiness and Wednesdays @ 2:30PM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, Egg Carton Penguins stars of the next generation of Afro- 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 Join us to make egg carton penguins. futurist innovators. Crochet Club Penguin facts will be provided! Crochet to make apparel for the “World Thursday @ 6PM - 12/22 Vision Knit for Kids” program. Crocheters, Poppenhusen Let’s Celebrate a Polish Christmas in beginners and experienced, will make 121-23 14 Avenue, 718-359-1102 Song with Piotr Rudzinski simple hats, sweaters, and scarves to Piotr Rudzinski is a talented actor, be sent as Christmas gifts. Bring your Thursday @ 4PM - 12/22 guitarist, and singer from Poland who favorite needle and at least 1 skein of yarn. Family Movie: “A Christmas Story” will perform Polish Christmas carols. Watch a family movie. Fridays @ 3PM - 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, Seaside 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 Queens Library For Teens 116-15 Rockaway Beach Blvd., 718-634-1876 Game Fun 2002 Cornaga Ave., 718-471-2573 Play one of our many board games! All ages. Mondays @ 5PM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 Saturday @ 3PM - 11/5 Effective SAT Test Prep Strategies at Chess Club Bharatanatyam & Bollywood Dance Queens Library for Teens The Chess Club is a drop in club for Ragachitra Fine Arts presents a program SAT Prep continues at Queens Library for people of all ages and levels to stop in of South Indian dance which features Teens. Practice with the key strategies and start a game of chess. Chess Boards Bharatanatyam and Bollywood dance. and prepare with the latest material will be provided. for spring testing. Get the score you Mondays @ 5PM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, deserve by practicing at Queens Library South Hollis 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 for Teens! Pre-registration available by 204-01 Hollis Avenue, 718-465-6779 Family Movie Night calling 718.471.2573 or email bjeffries@ Everyone is welcome to watch movies! queenslibrary.org This program is made Wednesdays @ 4:30PM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, possible by a grant from American Eagle 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 St. Albans Outfitters Foundation. Chess Club 191-05 Linden Boulevard, 718-528-8196 Like to play? We provide the chess Richmond Hill pieces, you provide the skills! Saturday @ 3PM - 11/12 118-14 Hillside Avenue, 718-849-7150 Jazz, Pop, and Soul, from Marvin Gaye Mondays @ 5:30PM - 11/7, 12/5 to Bruno Mars Saturday @ 2PM - 11/5 – 12/17 Experimental Theater Group Singer/songwriter Edwin Vazquez Saturday Movie at Richmond Hill No experience is necessary. We’ll do play- and bass player James Grover perform Adults and children accompanied by reading, stand-up comedy, and try new memorable selections. their parents are welcome to watch and fun things! family movies. Steinway Mondays @ 5:30PM - 11/7 - 12/26 21-45 31 Street, 718-728-1965 Monday @ 6PM - 11/7 Family Movie Night Microsoft Word for Beginners Family Movie Night Tuesdays @ 8AM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, Adults age 18 and up learn the basics 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 of Microsoft Word. Space is limited. Fridays @ 4PM - 11/25, 12/9, 12/23, 12/30 Drop Off Your Food Scraps With the Preregistration is required. Karaoke Time NYC Compost Project Do you like to sing? Come sing Karaoke See “Briarwood”, 11/1. Ridgewood with us! Pick your favorite song and let 20-12 Madison Street, 718-821-4770 your star shine! Whitestone 151-10 14 Road, 718-767-8010 Saturday @ 2:30PM - 11/5 South Jamaica Lincoln Center Local Screening: Latin Beat 108-41 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., 718-739-4088 Thursday @ 5:30PM - 11/3 Alexander Wu and the ZigZag Quartet take Lincoln Center Local Screenings: audiences of all ages on a journey across Thursday @ 6PM - 11/10 International Contemporary Ensemble Latin culture through music and dance. Lincoln Center Local Screening: Enjoy a screening of Mostly Mozart’s Harlem Renaissance Orchestra artists in residence and pianist Pierre- Saturday @ 2:30PM - 12/3 Join us for a screening of a concert Laurent Aimard performing works of Lincoln Center Local Screening: Red that celebrates the musical traditions composer Dai Fujikura. Hot + Fela Live! of Harlem with the music of Basie, Enjoy the music of Nigerian firebrand Ellington, Lionel Hampton, and more. Thursday @ 5:30PM - 11/10 Fela Anikulapo Kuti, as Fela’s master Lincoln Center Local Screening: Hurray drummer and Afrobeat icon Tony Allen South Ozone Park for the Riff Raff teams up with the cinematic dance 128-16 Rockaway Blvd., 718-529-1660 This screening showcases a band that

28 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE Programs for All Ages has performed at the acclaimed Newport Join Rosa Tatuata for an afternoon Saturday @ 1PM - 11/19 Folk Festival. concert celebration of Christmas songs Lincoln Center Local Screening: from Sicily and Southern Italy. Come meet Sinatra: Voice for a Century Thursday @ 5:30PM - 11/17 our zampognaro: the Southern Italian See “Bellerose”, 12/3. Lincoln Center Local Screening: First bagpiper whose presence is identified with Look: “Some Lovers” Christmas music throughout Southern Saturday @ 1PM - 12/3 Watch Broadway’s top talent perform Italy. Spend the afternoon making merry Lincoln Center Local Screening: From songs from “Some Lovers”, the new with us! Bocelli to Barton: The Richard Tucker musical from legendary songwriter Burt Opera Gala Bacharach. Thursday @ 5:30PM - 12/22 See “Bayside”, 11/2. Lincoln Center Local Screening: Jason Thursday @ 5:30PM - 12/1 Isbell - Moving Forward Woodside Lincoln Center Local Screening: From See “Glen Oaks”, 11/19. 54-22 Skillman Avenue, 718-429-4700 Bocelli to Barton: The Richard Tucker Opera Gala Thursday @ 5:30PM - 12/29 Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, See “Bayside”, 11/2. Lincoln Center Local Screening: New 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29 York Philharmonic Gala with Lang Lang Job Readiness Computer Class Thursday @ 5:30PM - 12/8 Join us for a screening of the opening Job Readiness Computer Class with New Lincoln Center Local Screening: Jose Llana gala with the New York Philharmonic and York Cares Consummate performer Jose Llana piano virtuoso Lang Lang. brings a powerful voice and charming Fridays @ 4PM - 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, personality to this concert originally Windsor Park 12/16, 12/23 recorded in March 2015. 79-50 Bell Boulevard, 718-468-8300 Chess Club with New York Cares New York Cares offers chess lessons Thursday @ 5:30PM - 12/15 Saturday @ 1PM - 11/5 for beginners and an opportunity for Lincoln Center Local Screening: Grace Lincoln Center Local Screening: experienced players to get in some McLean Emanuel Ax, Anna Polonsky, and Orion games. In this screening, singer Grace McLean Weiss brings her signature quirky attitude Pianist Orion Weiss joins his mentor, Mondays @ 6:30PM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, and jazzy vocals to her first solo Lincoln Emanuel Ax, and Anna Polonsky, who 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 Center appearance. has been described as “consistently Computer Tutorials with New York captivating” in “The Washington Post,” in Cares Saturday @ 2PM - 12/17 an extraordinary concert of Brahms and Computer Tutorials with New York An Italian Christmas Celebration! Schumann for piano four-hands. Cares

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The Langston Hughes Literary Arts Saturday, December 3 Festival returns on Saturday, December 3. 10am – 5pm Langston Hughes Join us in celebrating writers, and be 100-01 Northern Blvd, Corona, NY 11368 inspired by the power of literature. Visit queenslibrary.org for more program details

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Arverne Tuesdays @ 10:30AM - 11/1 - 12/20 (except Bayside 312 Beach 54 Street, 718-634-4784 11/29)Fridays @ 10:30AM - 11/4 - 12/30 214-20 Northern Blvd., 718-229-1834 (except 11/11) Thursday @ 5PM - 11/17 Computer Class Thursdays @ 6PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, Demystifying Diabetes Learn the basics of how to use a computer, 12/8, 12/15 We always hear about diabetes, but work in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Language Learning Group for what is it really? Come learn all about it, programs, and email. Preregistration is Beginners in Mandarin Chinese including tips to prevent and manage it. required in person. Have you ever wished you could speak Mandarin Chinese? Learn how Tuesday @ 4:30PM - 12/6 Thursday @ 5:30PM - 12/8 to use Transparent Language Online Zika Virus 101 Zika Virus 101 and benefit from a 10-week group How does Zika Virus impact New See “Arverne”, 12/6. learning experience too! You will need Yorkers? What ways is it spread and a Queens Library card and a computer, how can we protect ourselves? Why Bay Terrace tablet, or smart phone to access be concerned about Zika Virus during 18-36 Bell Boulevard, 718-423-7004 Transparent Language to do your weekly the winter? For the answers to these assignments. Preregistration is required. questions and more, join us for this Wednesday @ 3PM - 11/16 informative health program. Family Fun Movie: Ratatouille Mondays @ 5:30PM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28 Join us for this month’s Family Fun Movie: Monday’s Election Fever Film Series Astoria Ratatouille, a fun film about a rat who is Monday Election Fever Film Series brings 14-01 Astoria Boulevard, 718-278-2220 dying to become a chef! together the intrigue of politics and popcorn! Join us for: “The Ides of March”, Saturdays @ 12PM - 11/5, 11/19, 12/3, 12/17 Friday @ 10:30AM - 11/18 November 7 rated R; “Dave”, November Full Circle Writer’s Workshop Adult Book Discussion 14, rated PG; “Adjustment Bureau”, This creative writing (fiction, We will discuss the novel “Reading Lolita in November 21, Rated PG; “W.”, November playwriting, poetry and more) class Tehran” by Azar Nafisi. Books are available 28, rated PG-13. will run every two weeks until the for check out at the Bay Terrace Library. end of June 2017. Bring your scripts, Mondays @ 6:15PM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, stories, poems and more. We will finish Friday @ 2PM - 11/18 12/5, 12/12 the course with a performance of our Film Festival Fridays ESOL Conversation Group at Bayside works. Please bring paper and pencil, as Join us for the classic Alfred Hitchcock film Community Library well as a short piece (5 pages or less) you “Shadow of a Doubt” (PG) (1943) (108 min). ESOL Conversation Group. are interested in presenting. Saturday @ 2:30PM - 11/19 Mondays @ 5:30PM - 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 Auburndale Billy Joel Meets Barbra Streisand Action Movie @ the Library : 25-55 Francis Lewis Blvd., 718-352-2027 Jazz vocalist Lois Bruno performs the Blockbuster Monday music made great by two of the most Every Monday in December we will be Fridays @ 11AM, 11:30AM, 12PM - 11/4, dynamic singers of all time. showing blockbuster movies “Central 11/18 Intelligence”, December 5, rated PG-13; Computers for Beginners Wednesday @ 1PM - 11/30 “Ghostbusters”, December 12, rated PG-13; A half-hour of one-on-one computer Demystifying Diabetes “The Huntsman Winter’s War”, December training is available by appointment. See “Arverne,” 11/17. 19, rated PG-13. Participants are limited to three sessions per day. Tuesday @ 1:30PM - 12/13 Bellerose Zika Virus 101 250-06 Hillside Avenue, 718-831-8644 Saturday @ 2:30PM - 11/12 See “Arverne”, 12/6. Jazz and Cabaret Vocalist Lois Bruno Tuesdays @ 1:30PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, --Tribute to Barbra Streisand Friday @ 10:30AM - 12/16 11/29 Jazz and cabaret vocalist Lois Bruno Adult Book Discussion English Conversation Class brings the music of Barbra Streisand We will discuss the novel “My Brilliant Practice and improve English skills, center stage in this performance. Friend: Neapolitan Novels, Book One” by increase vocabulary and understanding Elena Ferrante. Books are available at the of the language. Speak more comfortably Tuesday @ 1:30PM - 11/22 Bay Terrace Library. and improve pronunciation. Book Discussion Group All are welcome to our discussion of “A Friday @ 2PM - 12/30 Tuesdays @ 4PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15 Wedding in December” by Anita Shreve. Film Festival Fridays Fun With Watercolors Join us for “The Apartment” (NR) (1960) Artist Angel will demonstrate the theory Baisley Park (125 min), the classic Billy Wilder romantic of basic water color. No experience 117-11 Sutphin Boulevard, 718-529-1590 comedy starring Jack Lemmon and Shirley is necessary. All materials will be MacLaine. provided.

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Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 11/2 - 12/28 Tuesdays @ 10:30AM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, Cambria Heights Fridays @ 4:30PM - 11/4 - 12/30 (except 11/22 218-13 Linden Boulevard, 718-528-3535 11/11) Basic Computer Class for Adults Computer Class for Beginners Topics include: 1. Introduction to Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, Come in for a one-on-one Computer computers. 2. How to use the mouse and 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 Session. Training is available for: keyboard. 3. Navigating the Internet. 4. Adult Activity Hour Microsoft Office suite, email, Internet, Opening an e-mail account. Join us weekly for a variety of activities Facebook, and more. Registration is and crafts: learn to make jewelry, explore required. Tuesdays @ 10:30AM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15 yarn crafts, paint with watercolor and play Basic Computer Classes in Spanish board games. Thursdays @ 5:30PM - 11/3, 12/1 Learn how to use a computer. Practice Meditation Club with the mouse, keyboard and searching Thursday @ 6PM - 11/3 Experienced or beginner, join the club the Internet. You will learn how to type, The Empowered Gardener Series: and share breathing exercises and print and save a file by using a flash Winterizing Your Garden meditation techniques that may help to drive. Space is limited and registration Lifelong gardener Miriam Todd will explain reduce stress. is on a first come, first-served basis. the plant hardiness zones and assist participants to review the various plants in Saturday @ 11AM - 11/12 Wednesdays @ 11AM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, their gardens. Learn about the freeze zone Stress Management Through 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 and explore the evergreen family of plants. Meditation Free Citizenship Classes Learn to manage your personal Learn everything you need to know Saturdays @ 2:30PM - 11/5, 11/19, 12/3, 12/17 stressors through the tips and about American history, government Toast Masters techniques given by an instructor of and culture to pass the citizenship exam. Interested in overcoming your fear the **Quantum Meditation Society Students should have a copy of their of public speaking? Want to build or USA**. Practice breathing techniques green card when they come to register. enhance your leadership skills? The and guided relaxation meditations Please call 718-278-4303 to preregister in Cambria Heights Toastmasters Club during this 90 minute workshop. advance or register in person at 11:00 am provides a supportive and positive on Wednesday October 5 at the library learning experience in which members are Thursdays @ 11AM - 11/17, 12/15 (first come, first served). empowered to develop communication and Book Discussion Group leadership skills. We meet on the third Thursday of Thursday @ 3:30PM - 11/3 every month. Pick up a copy of the Demystifying Diabetes Mondays @ 11AM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, month’s selection at the Circulation See “Arverne,” 11/17. 12/5, 12/12 Desk and join us! ESOL Conversation Group at Cambria Saturdays @ 10:30AM - 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, Heights Library Briarwood 12/3 ESOL conversation group. 85-12 Main Street, 718-658-1680 “We Are New York” at Broadway “We Are New York” English conversation Mondays @ 5:45PM - 11/7, 11/14, 12/5, 12/12 Wednesday @ 2:30PM - 11/2 group. Tech Workshop Movie: “Practical Magic” Bring in your own mobile device, tablet, This romantic fantasy is adapted from Thursdays @ 9:30AM - 11/10, 11/17 iPad, and computer and learn how to utilize the 1995 Alice Hoffman novel about the Microsoft Word for Beginners your devices. Owens family of witches, regarded as Learn how to create and save Word outcasts in their town. documents; format and edit text; copy, Thursdays @ 6PM - 11/10 - 12/29 (except 12/1) cut and paste items; and use Word’s Adult Craft Hour Broad Channel main functions and commands. Basic Join us weekly for a variety of crafts. 16-26 Cross Bay Blvd., 718-318-4943 computer skills are required. We will learn how to crochet, knit, make jewelry, explore paper crafts, create Wednesdays @ 5PM - 11/9, 12/7 Tuesday @ 9:30AM - 11/22 collages and paint with coffee, watercolor Guided Meditation E-Mail in Spanish for Beginners and acrylics. Guided meditation calms the mind and Learn how to create and navigate an relaxes the body. Those who practice e-mail account, log on, send and receive Friday @ 11:30AM - 11/18 it regularly experience reduced levels messages, and attach documents. It Ask the Pharmacist of stress and increased inner peace is recommended that you have basic Bring your prescriptions, vitamins, and wellbeing. The instructor will help mouse and keyboarding skills before the over-the-counter medicines, herbal you focus on relaxing your mind and workshop. supplements, and a list of your questions making positive mental changes. to ask the pharmacist from St. John’s Thursday @ 3:30PM - 12/22 University. Understand what kinds of Broadway Zika Virus 101 medications you’re taking and get tips to 40-20 Broadway, 718-721-2462 See “Arverne”, 12/6. help you remember to take them.

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Friday @ 11:30AM - 12/2 Thursday @ 3PM - 11/3 Tuesday @ 6PM - 11/8 Preventing Falls: Reduce Your Risk Diversity Visa Application Assistance Introduction to Tablets With Samsung Do you worry about falling? Learn Queens Library is making computers Galaxy Tab 4 from Alan Ho, PT, DPT, Senior Physical available from October 6 to November In this single-session workshop, you will Therapist, what you can do to reduce 3 to customers who want to fill out the learn how to navigate the web using a your risk and build confidence in your online application for the Diversity Visa tablet device. Preregistration is required ability to move around freely and (Green Card) Lottery (DV-2018). Applicants in person or by phone. Please call (718)- independently. can get assistance scanning photos at the 990-0769. following libraries: Central and Flushing - Friday @ 11:30AM - 12/9 Mondays and Thursdays, 3-8PM; Jackson Wednesday @ 9:30AM - 11/9 Preventing Falls: Make Your Home Heights - Thursdays 2-7 PM and Mondays 9 Introduction to Computers Safer AM-2PM; Long Island City - Thursdays 2-7 Learn the basics of using computers: Learn from Chrysanne Eichner, OTR/L, PM and Mondays 3-8 PM logging on and off, using a keyboard and CAPS, Senior Occupational Therapist mouse, opening and closing “windows,” and Certified Aging in Place Specialist, Thursday @ 4:30PM - 11/3 and using tool bars and scroll bars. about both simple and complex Health & Hygiene Preregistration is required by phone or changes you can make in your home to This family-friendly workshop will help you in person at the Cyber Center Desk. For make it safer and prevent falls. to gain a better understanding of the human details, please call 718-990-0769. body and learn ways to stay healthy and Friday @ 11:30AM - 12/16 prevent infections. Presenter: Dr. Sandhya Fridays @ 4:30PM - 11/11, 11/18, 12/9, 12/16 Demystifying Diabetes Malhotra, MD, and the GPNF Team. Knitting 101 See “Arverne,” 11/17. Learn basic knitting skills and Thursdays @ 6PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 information, including knit and purl Central Library Microsoft Excel for Spanish Speakers stitches, yarn and needle types and how 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, 718-990-0778 Learn how to create a worksheet and to read a simple pattern. Supplies will perform calculations. Participants must be provided. Preregistration is required Tuesday @ 6PM - 11/1, attend all 3 classes. Preregistration is online or by calling 718-990-0728. Wednesday @ 9:30AM - 11/2 required in person at the Central Library Google Tips and Tricks Cyber Center Reference Desk beginning Saturday @ 3:15PM - 11/26, Saturdays @ In this single-session workshop, October 27 at 10:00 a.m. Or by calling 718- 3:30PM - 11/12, 11/19 participants will learn about different 990-0769. Computer Course (in Bengali) Google tools, including sharing Learn how to turn on your computer documents online, organizing your Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 and write an email. Part I - Introduction medical records and much more. Basic Fall Creative Writer’s Workshop with to the computer; Part II - Navigating mouse and keyboarding skills are Jennifer Celestin the Internet; Part III- Creating your required. Preregistration is required by We will cover different writing techniques own email account. Participants are phone at 718-990-0769 or in person at including poetry and short story-writing encouraged to attend all three classes. the Cyber Center desk. exercises to free your creativity; tips on Preregistration is required. Please call at publishing and self-publishing and many 718-990-0769 at the Central library Cyber Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 11/2, 11/16, more. Aspiring poets and writers are Center reference desk. 11/30, 12/14 welcome to attend any or all sessions. Bingo Seats are extremely limited. Wednesday @ 9:30AM - 11/16 All adults are invited to join us for a fun Introduction to iPad hour of BINGO! Prizes will be awarded. Fridays @ 10AM - 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, In this single-session workshop, you will Bring your friends and make new ones. 12/9, 12/16, 12/23 learn how to navigate the web using a Are You Getting All Your Benefits? tablet device. Preregistration is required Thursdays @ 10AM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, In partnership with LiveOn NY will be in person or by phone. Please call (718)- 12/8, 12/15 available to answer questions on: Are 990-0769. Health Insurance Info and Enrollment you getting all your benefits? You may Do you need healthcare coverage for be eligible for benefits that help to pay Tuesday @ 6PM - 11/22 yourself or your family? Would you for food and rent! Information on SNAP Introduction to Email like to learn about the Affordable Care (Nutrition Assistance/Food Stamps) & We’ll help you feel comfortable and Act and public or private healthcare SCRIE (Senior Rent Freeze Program). confident in managing your own coverage? Come ask questions or email account! Students must possess get assistance enrolling for health Mondays @ 10AM - 11/7 - 12/26 basic mouse and keyboarding skills. insurance through the Marketplace. StayWell Preregistration is required by phone by For more information, contact South Special Services and New York City calling 718-990-0769 or in person at the Asian Council for Social Services at Department for the Aging-Health Cyber Center Desk. (718) 321 – 7929 or email sacss@sacssny. Promotion Unit presents Stay Well org. Program for New Yorkers 60 and older. Wednesday @ 9:30AM - 11/23 Computer Basics for Older Adults 32 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE Programs for Adults

Don’t know how to use a computer? This Ranger (Liam Hemsworth) is sent to the with disabilities and their families. workshop will get you started. You will frontier town of Helena to confront a Learn whether your child might qualify learn the basic parts of a computer, how malevolent preacher (Woody Harrelson) at this program. This workshop will be in to use a keyboard and mouse and how who rules the local community with an Spanish. to browse the Internet. Preregistration iron fist. is required. Please call 718-990-0769 for Thursday @ 3:30PM - 12/1 more information or to preregister. Corona Healthy Living 38-23 104 Street, 718-426-2844 We all face stress, but what can we do to Sunday @ 2PM - 11/27 make these situations easier? How can Sunday Movie: The Cell (2016) Tuesdays @ 1PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, we manage stress in a way that will make Based on Stephen King’s best-selling 12/6, 12/13, 12/20 us feel better and be healthier? What if novel of the same name, Cell follows Health Insurance Information stress, depression, or anxiety is starting a desperate New England artist (John If you are thinking about health to affect us? Come learn more at this Cusack) as he searches for his son insurance, we can help, with in-person program. This workshop will be in Spanish. following the broadcast of a mysterious application assistance for the Medicaid cell-phone signal that transforms people Child Health Plus and New York State of Monday @ 11AM - 12/12 into rampaging maniacs. Health Qualified Plans. Moms’ Group Do you have questions about Thursdays @ 6PM - 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 Thursday @ 3:30PM - 11/3 breastfeeding, pumping, weaning, or Computers for Beginners (In Spanish) What is Prediabetes? Show me what to eat! nutrition in general? What about potty Learn how to turn on your computer Prediabetes is a health condition that training? No topic is off limits! Come and write an email. Participants must can lead to diabetes or other illnesses. and get all your questions answered in attend all 3 classes. Preregistration is Most people with prediabetes don’t even this informal group! This program will required in person at the Central Library know they have it. But there’s good be in Spanish. Cyber Center Reference Desk beginning news: in many cases, you can prevent or Thursday, November 24 at 10:00 a.m. delay diabetes! Come learn more about Thursday @ 3:30PM - 12/15 prediabetes, whether you might be at Healthy AND Delicious!? Friday @ 3:30PM - 12/2 risk, and how you might prevent diabetes We all want to eat a healthy, but it can Take Charge: Get Tested through healthier eating. This workshop be hard. This is your chance to learn Free rapid HIV testing will be provided will be in Spanish. healthy recipes and see exactly how to in a mobile unit parked outside of prepare them. Come join us! You will Central Library. Know your status to Saturdays @ 12PM - 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3 even get to sample the healthy snacks! take control of your health! Testing is “We Are New York” at Corona Library This workshop will be in Spanish. confidential and free. “We Are New York” group. Court Square Saturdays @ 3:30PM - 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 Monday @ 11AM - 11/7 25-01 Jackson Avenue, 718-937-2790 Microsoft Word (in Bengali) Moms Group Learn to create documents and work Are you a breastfeeding mother? Are Tuesdays @ 1PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, with tables. Part 1-Introduction to you worried your baby is not eating 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 Microsoft Word; Part 2- Creating and enough? Would you like to learn about Knit and Crochet Group saving documents; Part 3-Working with pumping or storing your expressed Weekly needle craft group. Participants tables and printing. Participants should breast milk? Are you considering select and work on their own projects. have basic computer skills and must weaning your baby off the breast? Come Basic knitting or crochet skills are attend all three classes. Preregistration and get all your questions answered in required. is required. Please call at 718-990-0769 this informal group! at the Central Library Cyber Center Douglaston/Little Neck reference desk. Thursdays @ 5PM - 11/10, 12/8 249-01 Northern Boulevard, 718-225-8414 Community Health and Prevention Friday @ 9:30AM - 12/9 Series (in Spanish) Tuesdays @ 11AM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, Finding Foundation Support for Your This series is presented in collaboration 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 Education with AIDS Center of Queens County. All Computer Classes Are you looking for undergraduate are welcome. 9/8-Cultural consciousness Learn computer basics at your own pace, scholarships? Are you a graduate and homophobia; 10/13-Reducing harm including how to search and browse student seeking doctoral support? Are and changing behavior; 11/10-Sexuality; the Internet, create and use an email you seeking funding for continuing 12/8-Negotiating safer sex. account, and use Microsoft Office 2010 education? Learn how to obtain financial programs. Registration is required. You aid for your studies. Thursday @ 3:30PM - 11/17 may call (718) 225-8414 or come in person What is Early Intervention? to the reference desk. There are no Sunday @ 2PM - 12/18 New York State’s Early Intervention computer classes on the last Tuesday of Sunday Movie: The Duel (2016) Program offers important support the month until further notice. In this Western set in the 1880s, a Texas services to eligible infants and toddlers November/December 2016 33 November / December 2016

Wednesday @ 2PM - 11/2 Filmmaker Stuart Hersh will host a East Elmhurst “Veterans’ Day Lecture” by Bernard screening of his acclaimed documentary 95-06 Astoria Boulevard, 718-424-2619 and June Rader “Village of No River” about the Yupik- Decorated World War II veteran Bernard speaking Native Americans of Alaska. Wednesdays @ 10AM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, Rader, accompanied by his wife June, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 will lecture on his extraordinary war Friday @ 4PM - 11/18 StayWell service. Three Contemporary Native American Seniors meet every Wednesday for Novelists: James Welch, Louise exercise, and other health related Wednesdays @ 3PM - 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, Erdrich and Linda Hogan programs. 11/30, Prof. Bette S. Weidman (Queens College) Wednesday @ 4PM - 11/2 discusses three contemporary Native Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, French Conversation Circle American novelists: James Welch, Louise 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29 Improve your French with the French Erdrich and Linda Hogan. Shape Up NYC: Cardio Sculpt for Adults Conversation Circle. Instructor Jessica Merulla leads a Mondays @ 6PM - 11/21, 12/19 total body workout fitness class Mondays @ 1:30PM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, Open Mic that addresses muscle strength and 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, Thursday @ 1:30PM - Gather round, ye poets, writers, endurance while strengthening 12/22, Thursdays @ 2PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, musicians, comedians, orators, and circulatory and respiratory systems. 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/29 everyone else, and share your talent with Bring a towel and bottle of water. Space English Conversation Club five minutes of your own material! is limited. Participation is on a first-come, Improve your English vocabulary, first-served basis. grammar, and pronunciation at our Fridays @ 10:30AM - 11/25, 12/23 conversation club for adults who speak Adult Coloring Hour East Flushing English as a second language at an Come and enjoy the fun of coloring! Color 196-36 Northern Boulevard intermediate or advanced level. to relax and show your creativity. 718-357-6643

Saturday @ 2PM - 11/5 Tuesday @ 2PM - 11/29 Thursday @ 12PM - 11/17 THE ART OF ATARI: Lecture and Book-Signing Film Screening: Our Kind of Traitor (2016) Book Discussion Group with Author/Historian Robert V. Conte A couple finds themselves lured into a All adults are invited to read and discuss Pop culture historian Robert V. Conte Russian oligarch’s plans to defect. a great book every month. discusses his new book Art of Atari and the history of early arcade and home Monday @ 6PM - 12/5 Far Rockaway video games (1970s- 1980s). A Virtual Walking Tour of Matinecock 1637 Central Avenue, 718-327-2549 Native American Historic Sites Wednesdays @ 1PM - 11/9, 12/14 Author/historian Donna “Gentle Spirit” Wednesdays @ 6:30PM - 11/9, 11/16, 12/7, Louise’s Book Discussion Group Barron and Tecumseh Ceaser present 12/14 We meet monthly, except February, to a virtual walking tour of Matinecock Zumba discuss a pre-selected book. Native American historic sites. Certified Zumba Instructor, Maxine Davis, leads a Latin dance-inspired class Thursday @ 6PM - 11/10 Saturday @ 3:30PM - 12/10 that combines squats and lunges with Meet the Author: Sergey Kadinsky An Evening of Song with Daphnee Fortunate hip hop, samba, salsa and merengue “Hidden Waters of New York City” Songstress Daphnee Fortunate weaves moves. This class is held at PS 104 (2601 Beneath the asphalt streets of her vocal magic through new, soulful Mott Ave, Far Rockaway, NY 11691). Manhattan and the other boroughs, renditions of jazz and pop standards for creeks and streams once flowed freely. the holidays. Flushing Queens author Sergey Kadinsky will 41-17 Main Street, 718-661-1200 present an illustrated lecture on these Thursday @ 6PM - 12/15 forgotten or hidden waterways. Books Joys of Beekeeping: Lecture and Tuesdays @ 6PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, will be available for sale and signing. Honey-Tasting Demonstration 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20 Ruth Harrigan of the Douglaston Urdu Beginner Conversation Class for Monday @ 6:30PM - 11/14 Garden Club will lecture on the joys of Adults “War Dogs” Photo Exhibit Closing beekeeping and the importance of apians This class taught by a native Urdu Reception in the global environment. speaker introduces the basic elements Please join us and meet local photographer of the Urdu language within a cultural Jo-Anne Raskin, curator of the “War Dogs” Tuesday @ 2PM - 12/27 context. Emphasis is on the development photo exhibit of military canines. Film Screening: Genius of basic vocabulary related to greeting, A stirring drama about the complex how to introduce oneself, how to express Thursday @ 3PM - 11/17 friendship and transformative professional likes and dislikes, etc. Develop basic “Village of No River” Film Screening relationship between book editor Maxwell listening and speaking skills and learn and Discussion Perkins and Thomas Wolfe. more about cultural aspects of Pakistan. 34 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE Programs for Adults

Register online. and suggestions: 646-752-3173 *Rooms Saturdays @ 10AM - 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 C&D, Lower Level* Microsoft Excel for Spanish Speakers Wednesdays @ 6:30PM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, Learn how to create a worksheet and 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, S Saturdays @ 10AM - 11/12, 11/19, 11/26 perform calculations. Participants must aturday @ 2:30PM - 11/5 Microsoft Word for Spanish Speakers attend all 3 classes. Preregistration Annual StartUP! Business Plan Topics include creating and saving is required in person at the Flushing Competition documents, working with tables, and Library Cyber Center Reference Desk The Queens Economic Development printing. Participants should have basic beginning December 3rd at 10:00 a.m. or Corporation’s Annual Queens StartUP! computer skills and must attend all 3 call 718-661-1280. Business Plan Competition begins in classes. Preregistration is required in September 2016. The competition gives person Flushing Library at the Cyber Thursday @ 6PM - 12/15 entrepreneurs a chance to strengthen Center Reference Desk beginning Zika Virus 101 their business knowledge, learn about Saturday, November 5 at 10:00 a.m. See “Arverne”, 12/6. business trends and gain insights into starting and growing a business while Mondays @ 1:30PM - 11/14, 12/5 Friday @ 4PM - 12/16 also introducing them to the vast Monday Movie Matinee NYCitizenship Information Session resources available to them at Queens September: Monday 9/12, “Devdas” (2002) Come to an information session with a Library. Learn more at these information PG13. In Hindi, English subtitles October: NYCitizenship attorney to find out how sessions and watch for more news about Monday 10/3, “Ghostbusters” (1984) PG to apply for U.S. citizenship, and learn classes starting in October. November: Monday 11/14, “Rear Window” about the benefits of becoming a citizen (1954) PG December: Monday 12/5, “Hail, and receiving financial counseling. Thursday @ 2PM - 11/3 Caesar!” (2016) PG-13 *Auditorium, Lower Business Success Series (in Chinese) Level* Forest Hills Topics covered will be starting your 108-19 71 Avenue, 718-268-7934 business, helpful SBA programs and Tuesday @ 10AM - 11/15 services, writing a business plan, How to Use Freegal Thursdays @ 2:30PM - 11/3, 11/10 government contracts and global Learn how to download free music from Recovery International markets, marketing strategies. the Queens Library website to your Anxiety, fear, obsessions, anger, stress, home computer or smartphone/ tablet. depression: finding a way to cope is here. Thursday @ 3PM - 11/3 Bringing your own device is highly A Recovery International meeting is a Diversity Visa Application Assistance encouraged. Basic computer skills are safe, free and confidential place to get See “Central,” 11/3. required. help for these issues. All are welcome.

Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 11/3, 12/1 Sundays @ 2PM - 11/20, 12/18 Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 11/3, 11/10 Open Mic Night Alzheimer’s Support Group (In Chinese) Shape Up NYC: Boot Camp Performers are invited to share their Caringkind, The Heart of Alzheimer’s Instructor Shirley Goicochea leads this talents in a 5-minute presentation of poetry, Caregiving, offers a monthly support full-body workout that targets the major written word, music, comedy or spoken group in Mandarin Chinese for people muscle groups of the upper and lower word. *IRC Conference Room, 3rd Floor* caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or body. Wear comfortable clothes and any of the other dementias. Our support sneakers; bring a bottle of water and towel. Fridays @ 1PM - 11/4, 12/2 group is a secure and safe place to share Flushing Book Discussion Group your experiences. The group will meet Fridays @ 11AM - 11/4 September: November: Friday 11/4, “The on Sundays October 16, November 20 and Watercolor Club Girl on the Train” by Paula Hawkins. December 18. Please call 646-744-2951 for Adults meet to paint and explore the December: Friday 12/2, “Kindred” by registration. medium of watercolor. Octavia Butler. Monday @ 9:15AM - 11/28 Saturdays @ 10:15AM - 11/5, 11/12 Tuesday @ 10AM - 11/8 Mental Health First Aid Social Dance How To Use Zinio Sometimes first aid isn’t a bandage, or Learn line and ballroom dances in this Zinio allows you to view popular CPR or calling 911. Sometimes, first aid is class for adults. magazines via a web browser or an app YOU. You are more likely to encounter on selected devices such smartphones someone in an emotional or mental Saturday @ 2:30PM - 11/5 & tablets. Bringing your own device is crisis than someone having a heart Belle’s Players encouraged! Call 718-661-1280 for more attack. Learn how to help a friend, Belle’s Players will perform a new information. family member, coworker or neighbor in production of scenes and monologues by need. Get trained in Mental Health First well-known playwrights. Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 11/10, 12/8 Aid. For more information, visit www. North American Calligraphy Assoc. mentalhealthfirstaid.org. This program Thursdays @ 5PM - 11/10 presents: Monthly Penmanship Class will be in Mandarin. Queens Stamp Club All are welcome. Please call for questions Philatelists meet to discuss their hobby.

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Mondays @ 6:30PM - 11/14 staged reading of Shakespeare’s comedy Rheumatology at NewYork Presbyterian/ Ballroom Dancing with Jing Chen of love and friendship and the foolish Queens. Jing Chen studied ballroom dance at behavior of people in love. the school founded by internationally Monday @ 12PM - 12/12 acclaimed dancers Mr. and Mrs. Lu Ming Mondays @ 2:30PM - 11/14, 12/5 What is Depression? Da. Mr. Chen is a skilled instructor who Monthly Monday Afternoon Movie Time This program will discuss what is and will give lessons in ballroom basics for We will screen featured films for adults what is not meant by clinical depression. beginners and offer training for more on one Monday afternoon each month. Come and learn about signs and advanced students. Film titles will be announced in the symptoms of depression, and ways it monthly branch calendar. might be treated. Fresh Meadows 193-20 Horace Harding Expressway Mondays @ 6PM - 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, Monday @ 2PM - 12/19 718-454-7272 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 International Film Screening and English Conversation Club Discussion Series Tuesdays @ 1:15PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, Is English your second or third language? “Marie’s Story”. Country: France. Based 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 Do you want to improve your speaking on true events, Marie’s Story recounts Scrabble Club skills? Practice at the library with native the courageous journey of a young nun Come play Scrabble, the word game that speakers! and the lives she would change forever, has been played for generations! Bring confronting failures and discouragement your own Scrabble material. Saturday @ 3PM - 11/19 with joyous faith and love. Origami for Adults Wednesdays @ 12PM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, Instructor Joy Hsaio teaches participants Glen Oaks 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 the art of origami. Preregistration is 256-04 Union Turnpike, 718-831-8636 Mahjong Club required. Join in the fun and camaraderie of Tuesdays @ 1:15PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, mahjong in our non-instructional weekly Monday @ 2PM - 11/21 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 session. International Film Screening and Mahjong Club Discussion Series Play mahjong and share the fun, Wednesdays @ 3PM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, “Sea Fog” is a 2014 South Korean film excitement, and camaraderie with 11/23, 11/30 directed by Shim Sung-bo. A fishing boat others. Tai Chi for Adults with Lenny Antonucci crew takes on a dangerous commission Tai chi is a mind-body “soft style” martial to smuggle a group of illegal immigrants Tuesdays @ 1:15PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, art that originated in China. Participation from China to Korea. 11/29, 12/6, 12/13 is on a first-come, first-served basis. All Introduction to Photography participants must complete an exercise Saturdays @ 2:30PM - 11/26, 12/17 This is a creative 8 session course in release form before the program begins. Monthly Saturday Afternoon Film photography for adults ages 50+. The 9th Screening session is a gallery showing of your work Fridays @ 10:30AM - 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, We will screen featured films for adults with professional teaching artist Karen 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 on a Saturday afternoon each month. Bourbeau. Registration is required. Call Knitting & Crocheting Club Film titles will be announced in the Glen Oaks Library at 718-831-8636. If you are looking for a place to share monthly branch calendar. your “purls” of wisdom and experience, Thursdays @ 12PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, please join us! Bring your own knitting Monday @ 12PM - 12/5 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29 and Crocheting material. What is Anxiety? French Club This program will discuss where anxiety Do you speak French? Don’t forget this Friday @ 1:30PM - 11/4 comes from, the symptoms one may beautiful language! Join us at Club Act FAST Against Stroke experience, and potential ways to Français to talk about family, friends, Come learn how to identify and manage it. Presenter: Jerry Chang, MD, and vacations; listen to music and songs; potentially prevent and treat acute Attending Psychiatrist at the Zucker and discuss current events, art, films, ischemic stroke from Dr. Feliks Koyfman, Hillside Hospital. cooking, and any other subject that MD, Assistant Professor of Clinical might interest you. These will be real Neurology at Weill-Cornell Medical Thursday @ 3:30PM - 12/8 tête-à-têtes among friends. College, Director of Stroke Service at Rheumatology: Arthritis and other NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens. disorders of the joints, muscles and Thursdays @ 1PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, ligaments 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29 Monday @ 5:30PM - 11/7 Learn about both common and rarer Knit and Crochet Club Shakespeare in Queens: “The Two causes of joint pain and what treatment Share patterns and techniques or just Gentlemen of Verona” options are available to you for each have a friendly chat while working on Titan Theatre Company presents a type. Your presenter will be Tehila your projects. Please bring your own Zuckerman, M.D., Chief of the Division of supplies.

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Thursdays @ 3PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, Experienced or beginner, join the club Saturday @ 3PM - 12/3 12/8, 12/15, 12/22 and share breathing exercises and Friend Speed Dating Chair Yoga meditation techniques that may help to Get to know your library and your Certified instructor Didi Tapomaya reduce stress. neighbors! Come to Friend Speed Dating teaches participants basic yoga and make a new friend at your local techniques, breathing and relaxation Saturdays @ 12PM - 11/12, 11/19, 11/26 library! exercises with guided visualization. Saturday Afternoon Movie Space is limited. Please register at the This month we will screen the following Wednesdays @ 1PM - 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 Glen Oaks Library - 718-831-8636 films: November 5, 2016 “Eat Pray Love” The Sewing Project @ 12:00 p.m. Rated PG-13 November Beginners learn sewing basics and Thursdays @ 6PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 12,2016 “ The Devil Wears Prada” @ work on simple projects; more advanced Moving For Life: Dance Exercise for All 12:00 p.m. Rated PG-13 November 19, students learn how to make your own Moving for Life incorporates dance and 2016 “ Genius” @ 12:00 p.m. Rated PG-13 clothes, accessories or continue a project Qi Gong, accompanied by different types November 26, 2016 “ The Great Gatsby” already begun. The instructor will have of music to accentuate the body-mind (2013) @ 12:00 p.m. Rated PG-13. several projects ready to work on as well. connection. Bring your own fabric please. Register by Mondays @ 12PM - 11/14, 12/12 calling the Glen Oaks Library 831-8636. Fridays @ 1PM - 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, Adult Book Discussion 12/16 Join Us For A Book Discussion: November, Hillcrest English Conversation Classes 14 @ 12:00 P.M. “When Breath Becomes 187-05 Union Turnpike, 718-454-2786 Adults improve their English through Air” By Paul Kalanithi; December, 12 @ group conversations about everyday 12:00 P.M. “Eligible” By Curtis Sittenfeld. Mondays @ 11AM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21 topics. We Are New York Mondays @ 6PM - 11/21, 12/5 Practice English and learn about New Saturdays @ 10AM - 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, Adult Craft Club York City services! 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/31 Join us for the Glen Oaks Community Adult Coloring Library’s monthly Craft Club. Each month Thursdays @ 1PM - 11/17, 12/15, Bring your own coffee, tea, and biscuits. the club will do a different craft project. Thursdays @ 2PM - 11/10, 12/1 We will provide the atmosphere, Suggestions welcome. Registration Classic Movies including music and coloring supplies. Required. Monday, November 21 @ 6 P.M. Join us for free screenings of classic Coloring is a new adult craze that Monday December 5th @ 6 P.M. movies: Gaslight: Thursday, November promises relaxation, fun and community. 10, 2PM It Happened One Night: Wednesday @ 1PM - 11/23, Thursday, November 17, 1PM Rebecca: Saturday @ 12PM - 11/5 Wednesday @ 11AM - 11/23 Thursday, December 1, 2PM The Big Saturday Afternoon Movie Beaded Jewelry Workshop Sleep: Thursday, December 15, 1PM This month we will screen the following Learn how to make beaded jewelry films: November 5,2016 “Eat Pray Love” with instructor Terry Go. Registration Thursday @ 3PM - 11/17 @ 12:00 p.m. Rated PG-13 November is required, only 10 spaces in each class. What to Read Next: All Genres 12,2016 “ The Devil Wears Prada” @ Call Glen Oaks Library to register: 1-718- No assignments, no commitments! Just 12:00 p.m. Rated PG-13 November 19, 831-8636 Supplies will be provided by the come and share recommendations of 2016 “ Genius” @ 12:00 p.m. Rated PG-13 library. Two sessions: 11am and 1pm. historical fiction that you love and find November 26, 2016 “ The Great Gatsby” out what your neighbors are reading (2013) @ 12:00 p.m. Rated PG-13 Wednesday @ 3PM - 11/30 and enjoying. The library will also offer Owner Occupied/Investment Property: suggestions to pique your interest. Mondays @ 12PM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, What You Need to Know! 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 This workshop will provide clear Wednesday @ 2PM - 11/23 Chess and Dominoes Club understanding of the financing of Lincoln Center Local Screening: “Act One” Learn how to play chess and dominoes. commercial and residential properties. Join us for a screening of Lincoln Center We welcome players of all skill levels, Theater’s Tony®-nominated Best Play as including absolute beginners. Saturdays @ 12PM - 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/31 three-time Tony® winner James Lapine Saturday Afternoon Movie reimagines Moss Hart’s captivating Mondays @ 1:30PM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, This month we will screen the following memoir for the stage with a cast led 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 films: December 3, 2016 “A Hologram for by Tony Shalhoub, Andrea Martin, and Watercolor Club the King” @ 12:00 p.m. Rated R December Santino Fontana. Practice your skills and meet others to 10, 2016 “Winter’s Tale” @ 12:00 P.M. share experiences. Please bring your own Rated PG-13 December 17, 2016 “White Thursday @ 2:30PM - 12/8 supplies. Christmas” @ 12:00 p.m. NR December 31, Paper Coaster and Cup Holder Making 2016 “Pride and Prejudice” (2005) @ 12:00 for Adults Thursdays @ 5:30PM - 11/10, 12/8 p.m. Rated PG Using origami paper to make coasters Meditation Club and cup holders.

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Thursday @ 3PM - 12/15 Monday @ 1:30PM - 11/14 Mondays @ 6:30PM - 11/7, 11/14 What to Read Next: Historical Fiction St. John’s University School of Law African Dance Workshop with Caren Calder No assignments, no commitments! Just Securities Arbitration Clinic: Investor- Join Ms. Calder in exciting exercise come and share recommendations of Education Seminar workshops in African Dance. historical fiction that you love and find Topics will include common investor out what your neighbors are reading problems and scams, tips to avoid being Saturdays @ 2PM - 11/12, 11/19, 11/26 and enjoying. The library will also offer a victim, protecting your investments, Computers for Beginners (In Spanish) suggestions to pique your interest. types of investments, and tips to keep Learn how to turn on your computer and track of your investments. write an email. Participants must attend Hollis all 3 classes. Preregistration is required 202-05 Hillside Avenue, 718-465-7355 Jackson Heights in person at the Langston Hughes Library 35-51 81 Street, 718-899-2500 Reference Desk beginning Saturday, Mondays @ 12:30PM - 11/7, 11/21 November 7 at 10:00 a.m. Basic Computer Class for Adults Thursday @ 2PM - 11/3 Basic Computer Classes This class Diversity Visa Application Assistance Saturdays @ 2PM - 12/3, 12/17, teaches beginners how to use the See “Central,” 11/3. Saturday @ 2:30PM - 12/10 computer. Learn basic computer Microsoft Word for Spanish Speakers skills and Introduction to the Internet. Saturday @ 2:30PM - 11/5 Topics include creating and saving Mondays Nov. 7, 2016 and Nov. 21, 2016 Free Writing Classes: Truth and Lies: documents, working with tables, and Time:12:30pm-1:30 Writing Memoir printing. Participants should have basic Writing from life can be a tricky computer skills and must attend all 3 Saturday @ 11:30AM - 11/12 business. Author Bushra Rehman classes. Preregistration is required in Demystifying Diabetes teaches participants techniques to person Langston Hughes at the Reference See “Arverne,” 11/17. transfer life experiences to the page. Desk beginning Saturday, December 3 at 10 a. Look for other workshops, part of this Mondays @ 4PM - 11/14, 12/19 series of free writing classes provided Laurelton Adult Book Discussion Group by the Newtown Literary Alliance, Inc. 134-26 225 Street, 718-528-2822 We will be reading “The Alchemist,” in partnership with Queens Library. by Paulo Coelho on 9/19, “The Lake Tuesdays @ 11AM - 11/1, 11/15, 11/29, 12/13, 12/27 House” by Kate Morton on 10/24, “Push Tuesday @ 3:30PM - 11/15 Basic Computer Skills by Sapphire” on 11/14 and “Brooklyn” NYCitizenship Information Session This workshop is for adults who want to by Colm Toibin on 12/19. Pick up copies Come to an information session with a learn basic skills in using a computer. of the month’s selection at the library NYCitizenship attorney to find out how about 4 weeks before each meeting, to apply for U.S. citizenship, and learn Tuesday @ 11AM - 11/1 and bring your opinions, reactions and about the benefits of becoming a citizen Demystifying Diabetes criticisms to share with the group! Light and receiving financial counseling. See “Arverne,” 11/17. refreshments will be served. Saturday @ 2:30PM - 12/3 Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, Mondays @ 4:00PM - 11/28, 12/5, 12/12 Free Writing Classes: Stop Making 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29 Monday Matinee Movie Sense!: A Poetry-Writing Class Laurelton Quilting Club 11/28/16 @ 4pm - Ghostbusters 12/5/16 Taking its title from a Talking Heads The quilting history of African Americans @ 4pm - The Huntsman Winter’s War song, author Luis Francia teaches is nearly as old as the history of 12/12/16 @ 4pm - The Legend of Tarzan participants to how to use verbal our country itself, and is part of our play, emphasizing lyricism, and non- American cultural heritage. To keep that Saturday @ 11:30AM - 12/10 narrative technique to inspire your culture alive, we are offering a quilting Zika Virus 101 poetry. program for the public. Space is limited. See “Arverne”, 12/6. Preregistration is required. Langston Hughes Howard Beach 100-01 Northern Blvd., 718-651-1100 Mondays @ 6PM - 11/21, 12/19 92-06 156 Avenue, 718-641-7086 United to Build a Strong Community Mondays @ 6:30PM - 11/21, 11/28, Residents join together to discuss their Saturday @ 2:30PM - 11/5 Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, concerns and ways to address them. Genealogy for Beginners: Part I 12/8, 12/15, 12/22 Diane M. Warmsley, professional Slavery: North and South- A Creative Wednesday @ 11AM - 12/7 genealogist and family historian, Writing Workshop with David Mills Zika Virus 101 introduces a five-step model explaining Participants will use information from See “Arverne”, 12/6. how to set a research starting point, documents and texts as well as and organize for the research process, find images from photos and drawings to Monday @ 6PM - 12/19 vital records, screen documents, and use write poems inspired by New York’s Laurelton Reading Society tools for documenting research findings. African Burial Ground. Book lovers, please come and join the Laurelton Reading Society! Each month 38 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE Programs for Adults we will select, read and discuss a and bottle of water. Space is limited. Tuesdays @ 1PM - 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, particular book. Upcoming book titles Participation is on a first-come, first- 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 will be selected at our monthly meetings. served basis. Adult Coloring Time Any questions, please call the Adult Come and bring your pages in process Reference Desk at Laurelton library 718- Fridays @ 4PM - 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, or join the relaxing coloring craze! We 528-2822. 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 will provide coloring pages and some ink Microsoft Office pens and colored pencils; you can bring Lefferts Learn how to use Microsoft Word, Excel, your own, too, if you like. 103-34 Lefferts Boulevard, 718-843-5950 Publisher, and PowerPoint! Monday @ 6PM - 11/28 Monday @ 4PM - 11/14 Monday @ 6PM - 11/7 North Forest Park Book Discussion Demystifying Diabetes Know Your Rights: A Tenants’ Group: “Orange Is The New Black” by See “Arverne,” 11/17. Workshop Piper Kerman How does the proposed rezoning of You’ve seen the series, now read the Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 11/16, 11/23, Long Island City impact you? Attorney memoir which inspired it all. This is 11/30, 12/7, 12/14 Andrew Lehrer from Catholic Migration the account of Piper Kerman’s year in Beginning a Business-Fall/Winter Services, part of a coalition of legal a women’s prison. Come discuss the book. Series services, will explain your rights as Day 1: Steps to Starting Your Business tenants and answer questions following North Hills Day 2: SBA Programs and Services the presentation. 57-04 Marathon Parkway, 718-225-3550 to Help Your Business Start-Up Day 3: Business Plan Writing; Day 4: Financing Monday @ 6:15PM - 11/14 Tuesdays @ 10AM - 12/13, 12/20, Your Business Day 5: Marketing Glam for Less Tuesdays @ 10:30AM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, Strategies Through Social Media Learn how to save 70% on purchases 11/22, 12/6, all the time - Why going to a brick and Wednesday @ 10AM - 12/28 Monday @ 4PM - 12/12 mortar store is sometimes better than Computer Classes Zika Virus 101 shopping online - How much you can Customers will learn how to create an See “Arverne”, 12/6. get for the holidays within a limited email account and how to download budget With the right mindset and e-books onto their e-devices by using Long Island City knowledge gained from this workshop, Axis 360. 37-44 21 Street, 718-752-3700 you can live Glam for Less. Wednesdays @ 1PM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, Tuesdays @ 4PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, Middle Village 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 72-31 Metropolitan Avenue, 718-326-1390 ESL Conversation Class Short-Cuts for the Computer Teacher will lead students to have Learn how to move about on a computer Tuesday @ 2:30PM - 11/15 conversations on daily life topics. with just only using the keyboard! Middle Village Book Discussion Group 9/20 - “The Paris Wife: A Novel” by Thursdays @ 12PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, Thursday @ 2PM - 11/3 Paula McClain 10/18 - “The Death of Ivan 12/8 Diversity Visa Application Assistance Ilich and Other Stories” by Leo Tolstoy “We Are New York” at North Hills See “Central,” 11/3. 11/15 - “The Life We Bury: A Novel” by “We Are New York” Group. Allen Eskens. Copies are available at the Thursdays @ 4PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, Information Desk and as a downloadable Tuesday @ 1PM - 11/15 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29 eBook at the Library’s website. Demystifying Diabetes 30 Minutes or Less Cooking Club See “Arverne,” 11/17. Patrons will explore various recipes each North Forest Park week from different parts of the world! 98-27 Metropolitan Avenue, 718-261-5512 Friday @ 1PM - 12/9 Plus, they can be made in 30 minutes or Zika Virus 101 less. The whole family is welcome to join. Mondays @ 12:00PM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, See “Arverne”, 12/6. 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 Thursdays @ 6PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, ShapeUp NYC: Dance Fitness Peninsula 12/8, 12/15, 12/22 Instructor Shirlyn Diego-Lucas teaches 92-25 Rockaway Beach Blvd., 718-634-1110 Shape Up NYC: Cardio Sculpt for easy-to-follow dance steps to increase Adults cardiovascular fitness and tone your Tuesdays @ 10:30AM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15 Instructor Susie Nin leads a total body body. Space is limited. Participation is on Computer Classes for Beginners workout fitness class that addresses a first-come, first-served basis. Come learn basic computer skills. You muscle strength and endurance while will learn how to use a computer, search keeping the heart rate up to burn Monday @ 4PM - 11/7 information on the internet, create an calories and strengthen circulatory Demystifying Diabetes email, write a letter, and social media and respiratory systems. Bring a towel See “Arverne,” 11/17.

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Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 11/3, 12/1 Thursdays @ 1PM - 11/10, 12/1 Fridays @ 12PM - 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23 Book Discussion Group SNAP, SCRIE and Medicare Benefits Introduction to Basic Computer Skills 11/3: “The Soul of an Octopus: by Sy Find out if you qualify for Supplemental Learn basic computer skills such as how Montgomery; 12/1: “The Septembers of Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to use the mouse, keyboard, toolbar and Shiraz: by Dalia Sofer. Books can be checked benefits, formerly known as food how to operate windows. Library card out of the library prior to each meeting. stamps, and get help applying. See and preregistration are required. if you are entitled to rent assistance Saturdays @ 12PM - 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, through the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Tuesday @ 4PM - 12/13 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 Exemption (SCRIE) program. Get help Beginning Chinese for English ShapeUp NYC: Just Keep Moving applying for Medicaid. Call the outreach Speakers Instructor Alice Ostrowsky leads this office of LiveOn, formerly Council of Learn how to write Chinese characters low impact aerobics class choreographed Senior Centers and Services of New using basic Chinese strokes. We will also to music that aims to increase York, at 347-815-5930, or email SNAP@ read and discuss poems. cardiovascular health while reducing liveon-ny.org for other times and the stress on joints and feet. Participants locations. Richmond Hill will perform exercises that will improve 118-14 Hillside Avenue, 718-849-7150 muscle mass and mobility and also Thursday @ 10:30AM - 11/17 strengthen and tone the abs. Introduction to Excel Tuesdays @ 12PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, Learn the basics of this spreadsheet 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 Tuesday @ 2PM - 11/15 program. Space is limited; Richmond Hill Quilters Diabetes Q&A preregistration is required. The Quilters meet on Tuesdays at noon. Do you have questions about preventing or managing diabetes? Nutrition, food Wednesday @ 2PM - 11/23 Mondays @ 1PM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, care, understanding the numbers--it Book Discussion Group 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, can seem overwhelming! Students and We meet once a month to read and Tuesdays @ 1PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, faculty from St. John’s University are discuss a great book. 6/22: “Britt-Marie 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27, ready to answer your questions. Please Was Here” by Fredrik Backman; 7/20: Wednesdays @ 1PM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, join us! “Eight Hundred Grapes” by Laura Dave; 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28, 8/17: “Two-Family House” by Lynda Thursdays @ 1PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, Friday @ 2PM - 12/9 Cohen Loigman; 9/21: “Saint Mazie” by 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, Ask the Pharmacist Jami Attenberg; 10/26: “The Nest” by Fridays @ 1PM - 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, Bring your prescriptions, vitamins, Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney; 11/23: “Truly 12/16, 12/23, 12/30, over-the-counter medicines, herbal Madly Guilty” by Liane Moriarty Saturdays @ 1PM - 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, supplements and a list of your questions 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31 to ask the pharmacist. Learn what Poppenhusen The Daily Puzzle medications you are taking and why and 121-23 14 Avenue, 718-359-1102 The library makes puzzles available to get tips on how to remember to take your adults every day. medicines. Call/text Tamara at 917 702 Fridays @ 12PM - 11/4, 11/18 4295 or email [email protected] Introduction to Basic Computer Skills Thursdays @ 5PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, to make an appointment to minimize your Learn basic computer skills such as how 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29 wait time. to use the mouse, keyboard, toolbar and ShapeUp NYC: Cardio Kickboxing how to operate windows. Library card Instructor Monica Kelly leads this Pomonok and preregistration are required. high energy group workout involving 158-21 Jewel Avenue, 718-591-4343 punching and kicking movements to get Tuesday @ 4PM - 11/15 a total body workout. Wear comfortable Wednesdays @ 2PM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, Beginning Chinese for English clothes and sneakers; bring a water 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 Speakers bottle and towel. Space is limited. Mahjong Club Learn how to write Chinese characters Participation is on a first-come, first- Mahjong, anyone? Whether you’re skilled using basic Chinese strokes. We will also served basis. at the game or have just watched from the read and discuss poems. sidelines but would like to learn to play, Saturdays @ 11AM - 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10 the Pomonok Mahjong Club, which meets Monday @ 5PM - 11/28 Language Learning Group for Wednesday afternoons, is a great place to Monday Movies Beginners in Spanish meet people, engage in conversation and We will be showing the hottest new Have you ever wished you could speak exercise your ability to strategize. releases: 1. Monday, November 28, at Spanish? Learn how to use Transparent 5:00 p. m -- Manhattan Night, starring Language Online and benefit from a Thursday @ 10:30AM - 11/3 Adrien Brody and Yvonne Strahovski; 10-week group learning experience too! Introduction to Computers 2. Monday, December 19, at 5:00 p. m. You will need a Queens Library card Learn the fundamentals! Space is limited; -- Urge, starring Pierce Brosnan and and a computer, tablet, or smart phone preregistration is required. Ashley Greene. to access Transparent Language to do

40 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE Programs for Adults your weekly assignments. Bring your Join us as we discuss Nick Lake’s “In Mondays @ 3PM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, device to the first session for help in Darkness”. In the aftermath of an 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 setting up your Transparent Language earthquake in Haiti, a boy is trapped Wednesdays @ 3PM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, Online account. Space is limited and beneath the rubble of a ruined hospital: 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 preregistration is required. thirsty, terrified and alone. Thursdays @ 4PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29 Monday @ 6PM - 11/14 Tuesday @ 1PM - 12/13 Fridays @ 3PM - 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, Microsoft Excel for Beginners SNAP, SCRIE and Medicare Benefits 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 Adults learn the basics of Microsoft See “Pomonok”, 11/10. Saturdays @ 2PM - 11/5, 11/12, 11/26, 12/3, Excel. Preregistration is required. 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31 Wednesday @ 2PM - 12/14 Seaside Film Festival Screening Ridgewood Queens Community Partners Appealing to every taste and interest, the 20-12 Madison Street, 718-821-4770 Network Meeting Seaside Film Festival consists of daily An opportunity for local agencies and screenings from Mondays to Saturdays. Mondays @ 4PM - 11/7, 12/5 organizations to meet and showcase All movies are shown free of charge in the NYCitizenship Information Session their work, network with other meeting room, and everyone is welcome. As Come to an information session with a community based organizations and some films deal with adult thematic content, NYCitizenship attorney to find out how learn about the services and resources parents are urged to exercise judgment as to apply for U.S. citizenship, and learn they offer. necessary. If you missed them during their about the benefits of becoming a citizen theater runs, here is your chance. and receiving financial counseling. Rosedale 144-20 243 Street, 718-528-8490 Saturday @ 2:30PM - 11/19 Monday @ 6:30PM - 11/14 Meditation for a Stress-Free Holiday Book Discussion Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, Long time meditator Frank Pawlowski, Join our discussion of “Mill on the Floss” 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29 Ph.D., discusses the extraordinary effect by George Eliot. ShapeUp NYC: Cardio Dance Fitness of meditation. He will also present a Instructor Althea Bazemore leads this simple yet powerful meditation technique Thursday @ 6:30PM - 11/17 fitness class that uses easy to follow that can enrich one’s life personally, Fall Book Discussion dance moves geared at increasing professionally, and spiritually, and may Please join our discussion of “The Secret cardiovascular fitness, body toning help with seasonal stress. History of Wonder Woman” by Jill and burning calories. Wear loose Lepore. clothing and sneakers. Be sure to bring South Hollis a bottle of water. Space is limited. 204-01 Hollis Avenue, 718-465-6779 Rochdale Village Participation is first come, first served. 169-09 137 Avenue, 718-723-4440 Wednesdays @ 11AM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, Seaside 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 Thursdays @ 12PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1 116-15 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Adult Intermediate Computer Class Learn to Play Bridge 718-634-1876 Intermediate computer class. Learn this popular and stimulating game! It will keep you mentally fit and Tuesdays @ 3PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, Thursdays @ 12PM - 11/3, 12/1 socially active, and add to your card- 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 Crunchy Book Club playing enjoyment. Adult Coloring Party If you want to spice up your life with fun Coloring is an activity we think of books, our Crunchy Book Club is the place Fridays @ 1:30PM - 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2 as being for kids. However, it can be to be! Our first selection is “Confessions “We Are New York” at Rochdale beneficial for adults. Coloring helps us of a Wild Child” by Jackie Collins. Copies Village ALC de-stress because when we focus on a are available at the Reference Desk. Note: “We Are New York” group. particular activity, we focus on it and Adults only! not on our worries. Coloring generates Saturdays @ 2PM - 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, wellness, quietness and also stimulates Thursdays @ 6PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 brain areas related to motor skills, the 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29 Job Readiness Workshop senses and creativity. Coloring sheets Adult ESL Computer Class Are you seriously looking for a job? Do and colored pencils will be provided. Computer class taught in Creole and you want an interview? Do you need to Everyone is welcome to join! English for bilingual students. create or update your resume? Space is limited. Please reserve your seat by Wednesdays @ 11AM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, Fridays @ 4PM - 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/16 calling or visiting the Adult Learning 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 South Hollis Pirate Radio Center (718) 723-7662. Basic Computer Classes Be a part of South Hollis Pirate Radio Join us for basic instruction on how to Station! Music, interviews, and more! Listen Thursday @ 6:30PM - 11/17 use a computer. in on http://www.mixlr.com/southhollis. Book Discussion: “In Darkness”

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Saturday @ 11AM - 11/5 South Ozone Park electrifying debut thriller that will Adult ESOL Computer Class 128-16 Rockaway Blvd., 718-529-1660 take you into the dark spaces that exist Adult ESOL Computer Class. between a husband and a wife. Fridays @ 10:30AM - 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 Mondays @ 12:30PM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, Beginners Introduction to Surfing The Web Sunnyside 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 Learn how to jump from page to page on the 43-06 Greenpoint Ave. 718-784-3033 Japanese Language Club Internet as easily as you channel surf on TV. Konnichiwa (Good Afternoon)! Let’s You’ll learn how hyperlinks on web pages Tuesdays @ 1PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, learn beginner’s Japanese together at make it easy to go from one page to another. 11/29, 12/6, 12/13 the library! We’ll watch videos and ESOL Conversation Group at practice speaking together! Tuesdays @ 2PM - 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29 Sunnyside Community Library Tuesday Afternoon Movie: Books On ESOL Conversation Group. Mondays @ 4PM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, Film Series 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 The Tuesday Afternoon Movie Books On Tuesdays @ 3:30PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, Ping Pong Club Film Series will feature the following films: 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 Teens or adults play ping pong! The Constant Gardener (2005) 11/8; Jane Sunnyside Art Club Eyre (2006) 11/15; Revolutionary Road (2008) Adults meet to draw, paint, and explore Mondays @ 6PM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 11/22, Becoming Jane (2007) 11/29. art techniques. 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 Adult Computer Class Thursday @ 2PM - 11/10 Thursdays @ 6PM - 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, Beginner-level class for adults. Demystifying Diabetes 12/15, 12/22 See “Arverne,” 11/17. Zumba Gold Workshop South Jamaica Zumba Gold uses dance moves mixed 108-41 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, Monday @ 2PM - 12/5 with exercise for an effective low-impact 718-739-4088 Zika Virus 101 workout. Wear loose clothing and See “Arverne”, 12/6. sneakers. Preregistration by phone is Wednesdays @ 11:30AM - 11/2, 11/9 required for all sessions. Parenting Support Steinway Jamaica Southeast Queens Healthy 21-45 31 Street, 718-728-1965 Mondays @ 3PM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28 Start and Families on the Move of Classic Movie Mondays NYC, Inc. present a parenting series Tuesdays @ 10:30AM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 12/6, Join us as we screen some of your James covering topics that include: Building 12/13, 12/20 Bond favorites in November! 11/7 - the parent-child relationship Attention Computer Basics Series: Software, Thunderball (1965) 11/14 - Live and Let Die and emotions Feeling secure Exploring hardware, Internet and email accounts (1973) 11/21 - The Man with the Golden the challenges of parenthood A round- Attend these sessions to learn how to Gun (1974) 11/28 - Moonraker (1979) trip MetroCard will be provided to those use a computer or brush up on what you who participate. For more info or to already know. Mondays @ 6PM - 11/7, 11/14 register, please call 646-629-2413. Moving For Life: Dance Exercise for All Wednesdays @ 4PM - 11/2, 11/9, 12/7, 12/14 Moving for Life incorporates gentle Mondays @ 7PM - 11/14, 12/12 Computer Lab by Appointment dance and yoga, accompanied by Book Discussion Group Do you need more time to finish a letter or different types of music to accentuate Join our monthly discussion on a book fill out an online application? Do you want the body-mind connection. selected from the Goodreads.com poll, to create an email account or simply read “100 Books to Read in a Lifetime: Readers’ emails? At our Computer Lab by appointment Thursday @ 6:30PM - 11/10 Picks.” Refreshments will be served. you can use a laptop to complete these tasks Meet the Author: Mark Torres “A for an hour and get assisted by our staff. Join Stirring in the North Fork” Monday @ 6PM - 12/5 us on Wednesdays at 4:00. Pre-registration is “A Stirring in the North Fork” by local If I Only Knew: Making Educated required author Mark Torres is a thriller about a Decisions As We Navigate Through cold case, a murder on Long Island, and Life’s Journey Thursday @ 12PM - 11/3 the out-of-work attorney who is driven to Fern Baudo, Registered Nurse Knit and Crochet Club solve the decades-old mystery. Mr. Torres and board certified Adult Health Share patterns and techniques or just have will discuss the story behind the book, Nurse Practitioner, will explain the a friendly chat while working on your his experience with self-publishing, and importance of end of life planning, projects. Please bring your own supplies. how he became a debut author. Books as well as the documents used for it. will be available for sale and signing. While our first reaction may be to resist Monday @ 6:30PM - 11/28 thinking of these difficult choices, we Book Discussion Group: “The Widow” Mondays @ 6PM - 11/21, 12/19 must think about them and also let our by Fiona Barton Open Mic Night wishes be known. This book by Fiona Barton is an Come share your talent in poetry, music and comedy. Walk in performers are welcome.

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Mondays @ 3PM - 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 Tuesday @ 10:30AM - 12/13 Monday @ 1PM - 11/14 Classic Movie Mondays Introduction to Facebook Movie Time: Genius (2016) Join us for some great classic movies Learn the basics of using Facebook. In this Join us and watch the movie “Genius” in December! 12/5 - Suddenly, Last class, participants will create a Facebook (2016 PG13). Summer ( 1959) 12/12 - Love Me account. Participants must have basic Tonight (1932) 12/19 - It’s a Wonderful computer knowledge and email. Space Thursday @ 1PM - 11/17 Life (1946) 12/26 - Sweethearts (1938) is limited. Preregistration is required by Movie Time: Fathers and Daughters person or by phone. Please try to arrive 5 Join us and watch the movie “Fathers Thursday @ 4PM - 12/8 minutes before class begins. and Daughters” (2015 R). Reduce Holiday Stress This program will present easy- Windsor Park Monday @ 1PM - 11/28 to-implement suggestions to help 79-50 Bell Boulevard, 718-468-8300 Movie Time: Me Before You navigate holiday stress and discover Join us and watch the movie “Me Before You”. opportunities for holiday cheer. When Tuesdays @ 1:30PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, stress becomes DISTRESS it does not 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 Thursdays @ 6PM - 12/1, 12/22, 12/29 take long before our bodies and minds Knit and Crochet Club Watercolor Meet-Up feel the effects. In this hands-on, Share patterns and techniques or just have Practice your painting skills and share practical talk, Ingrid Hardin, LMSW, a friendly chat while working on your your work with your new friends. Please will address stress assessment, projects. Please bring your own supplies. bring your own supplies. management and prevention. Discover the powerful relationship between Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/23, Monday @ 5:30PM - 12/5 stress management and self-care, 11/30, 12/7, 12/21, 12/28 Shakespeare in Queens: “The Merry which will help you live a life that Basic Computer Class for Adults Wives of Windsor” promotes ongoing wellness. Topics include: 1. Introduction to computers Titan Theatre Company presents a 2. How to use the mouse and keyboard 3. staged reading with Shakespeare’s Whitestone Navigating the Internet notorious “Fat Knight”, Sir John Falstaff 151-10 14 Road, 718-767-8010 as the lead character in a comedy of love Wednesdays @ 1:30PM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, and lessons. Tuesdays @ 1PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 Basic Mandarin Chinese Thursday @ 1PM - 12/15 Knitting Club This course will help you understand and Movie Time: Cafe Society Knit, relax and have fun! practice basic conversational skills. Join us and watch the movie “Café Society” (2016 R). Tuesday @ 10:30AM - 11/8 Thursdays @ 6PM - 11/3, 11/17, 12/15 Introduction to Word Writing Club Saturday @ 1PM - 12/17 Learn the basics of using the Microsoft We meet biweekly on Thursdays to share Lincoln Center Local Screening: “Act One” Word. Participants must have basic and discuss each other’s writing. “Act One” computer knowledge. Space is limited. Preregistration is required by person Fridays @ 10:30AM - 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, Woodhaven or by phone. Please try to arrive 5 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 85-41 Forest Parkway, 718-849-1010 minutes before class begins. English Conversation Group Improve conversation with others. Thursday @ 6PM - 11/3 Tuesday @ 10:30AM - 11/22 Japanese Book Binding for Adults Introduction to PowerPoint Fridays @ 1PM - 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, Create a decorative book using fabric and Learn the basics of using Microsoft 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 the art of Japanese book binding. PowerPoint. Participants must have Scrabble Club basic computer knowledge. Space is Test your skills and make new friends! Thursday @ 2PM - 11/17 limited. Preregistration is required Movie Matinee by person or by phone. Please try to Mondays @ 2PM - 11/7, 12/5 Watch “Grumpy Old Men,” the arrive 5 minutes before class begins. Day Book Club perennially-beloved comedy with our all- We will discuss: 11/7 “All the Stars in the time favorites: Jack Lemmon and Walter Tuesday @ 10:30AM - 11/29 Heavens” by Adriana Trigian. 12/5 “Pride Matthau! Popcorn provided! Introduction to Excel and Prejudice” by Jane Austen. Learn the basics of using Microsoft Thursday @ 6PM - 12/1 Excel. Participants must have basic Thursdays @ 6PM - 11/10, 12/8 Homemade Snow Globes computer knowledge. Space is limited. Night Book Club Get into the holiday season by making Preregistration is required by person We will discuss: 11/10--”Between the World your own snow globe. or by phone. Please try to arrive 5 and Me” by Ta-Nehisi Coates; 12/8--”A Man minutes before class begins. Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman.

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Woodside Thursdays @ 1PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, Mondays @ 3:45PM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 54-22 Skillman Avenue, 718-429-4700 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 New Students: Qigong and Tai Chi Gentle Yoga Tuesdays @ 2PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, Practice with Mirelle Practice together restorative yoga with 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 New students will learn basic Tai Chi certified instructor Mirelle Netelle. Knitting and Crochet forms. Participants select their own project and Thursday @ 2PM - 11/17 work on it. Basic knitting or crochet skills Mondays @ 1:30PM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, Coping with the Cost of Care are required. 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 This free workshop is designed for people Mondays @ 2:15PM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, living with cancer and their loved ones. Thursdays @ 10:30AM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 Join us to gain practical advice on how 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 Thursdays @ 1:00PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, to navigate the numerous and complex Mobile Device Computer Classes 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29 challenges of managing the cost of Bring your Google Android or Apple IOS Thursdays @ 2:00PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, cancer care. device and learn how to use it. 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29 Basics of Tai Chi Mirelle Netelle leads this beginner’s tai chi course for health and well-being.

Located below Central Adult Learner Program Elmhurst The Adult Learner Program provides lifelong learning opportunities to Flushing address the needs of the diverse and changing populations of Queens Long Island City through FREE quality educational programs. Peninsula Winter 2017 classes begin the week of JANUARY 9. Preregister and learn more about the program online at Rochdale Village queenslib.org/ALPWinter2017. Jackson Heights

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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.

Mondays @ 1:30PM - 11/7 - 12/26 Tuesday @ 2PM - 12/20 Thursdays @ 11AM - 11/17, 12/15 Skype a Crossword Puzzle Brain Games Books and Beyond: Book Discussion We solve the puzzle together using your Stimulating an aging brain may be a key A teleconferenced book discussion home computer and Skype. This Mail-a- part of dementia prevention. RN Kathy group. The November book is “Miller’s Book program is open to all older adults Moran will jog your memory today - Valley” by Anna Quindlin and the and the homebound. the theme is the 50’s and 60’s. This is a December book is “Ocean at the End of teleconference event. the Lane” by Neil Gaiman. Tuesdays @ 2PM - 11/1, 12/6, Wednesdays @ 11AM - 11/23, 11/30, 12/28 Tuesday @ 2PM - 12/27 Fridays @ 10AM - 11/4, 12/2 Bingo Chit Chat Marion’s Art History Class We’re playing bingo, and you can join Make friends and chat over the phone in Marion Mango discusses great art in in from home. This is a teleconferenced this teleconferenced program. this teleconferenced program open to event open to older adults and the older adults and the homebound. homebound. Wednesdays @ 11AM - 11/2, 12/7 What Are You Reading? Fridays @ 10AM - 11/18, 12/9 Tuesday @ 2PM - 11/8 Find out what other people are reading, and Queens Museum-Art History Lecture South America: Geography tell them what you’re reading now. This is a Series Learn about the countries from the teleconferenced discussion open to all older A series of Art History lectures continent of South America. This is a adults and the homebound. presented by the Queens Museum by teleconferenced program for older adults. teleconference. First-time participants Wednesdays @ 11AM - 11/9, 12/14 should contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464- Tuesday @ 2PM - 11/15 You Be the Judge 0084 for information about the lecture Hypertension We discuss real court cases and verdicts topic, and for access numbers. Hypertension: Causes and treatments. at this teleconferenced program for older This is a teleconference event. adults and the homebound. Fridays @ 10AM - 11/25, 12/30 Chit Chat and STARs Performance Tuesday @ 2PM - 11/22 Wednesdays @ 11AM - 11/16, 12/21 Chat and make friends over the phone, Chit Chat The Poet in You then enjoy scenes from classic plays Make friends and chat over the phone in First-time participants, please call 718-464- performed by Senior Theater Acting this teleconferenced program. 0084 for access numbers. Repertory. This is a teleconferenced event. Tuesday @ 2PM - 11/29 Thursdays @ 11AM - 11/3, 12/1 The Whitney Museum Books and Beyond Topical Discussion Group Friday @ 10AM - 12/16 The Whitney Museum invites you to join Shyan Bhairo leads this teleconferenced MOMA: The Foundation of Twentieth us for an in-depth look at women artists topical discussion group. The November Century Art in the Whitney’s permanent collection. topic is “Gypsies, a Nomadic Nation” The This two-part course will introduce This course will highlight the women December topic is “Home For The Holidays”. participants to the foundations of who are the foundation of the institution twentieth-century art. Sessions will and the contemporary female artist Thursdays @ 8PM - 11/10, 12/8 include lectures and discussions who build upon their legacy. Looking After Hours: Author! Author! on specific objects, artists, and at work created within the last one We’re chatting about authors, books and contemporary cultural projects. In the hundred years, we will explore work genres. What to read next and which second session, we will consider early that revolutionized the field and broke authors to put on your favorite list? This is a expressionist painting: Odillon Redon, barriers for female artists. teleconference event. James Ensor, and others.

Tuesday @ 2PM - 12/13 Thursdays @ 8PM - 11/17, 12/22 Friday @ 10:30AM - 12/23 Africa: Geography After Hours: A Short Story Discussion Group Remember When... Learn about the geography of Africa, Bonnie Sue Pokorny moderates this Share the memory of a special time its borders, cities, climate and teleconferenced evening short-story in your life, led by Judy Kamilhor, topography, oceans and rivers. This is discussion group. First-time callers, please freelance writer/librarian. This is a a teleconferenced program for older contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for teleconference event. adults. access numbers and to receive a copy of the story we will be discussing. November/December 2016 45 November / December 2016

Job & Business Academy (JBA)

Build the skills you need to find a job, and the confidence to get it. Preregister at jobmap.queenslibrary.org unless otherwise noted. Listings are subject to change without notice. For complete listing, go to jobmap.queenslibrary.org or call 718-990-8625. Program locations are: Arverne, 312 Beach 54 St.; Astoria, 14-01 Astoria Blvd.; Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Blvd.; Corona, 38-23 104 St.; Flushing, 41-17 Main St.; Laurelton, 134-26 225 St.; Lefrak City, 98-30 57 Ave.; Long Island City, 37-44 21 St.; Ridgewood, 20-12 Madison St.; South Jamaica, 108- 41 Guy R. Brewer Blvd.

Computer Programs Central: Sat @ 10:30 am – 11/5 & 12/3; pivot tables, forms, and macros. Basic Flushing: Mon @ 2 pm 11/21& 12/5 computer skills and knowledge of Excel Introduction to Computers are required. Topics include computer terminology, Intermediate Word Central: Dec @ 3 pm-12/20 using the mouse and touchpad, basic Learn how to format documents and Flushing: Wed @ 1:30 pm - 11/9 & Thurs keyboarding skills, and navigating bibliographies and insert tables, charts, @ 2 pm -12/22 folders, files and programs in a Windows headers and footers. Basic computer environment. This is an introductory skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word Beginners PowerPoint class; prior computer knowledge and are required. Topics include creating and editing skills are not required. Central: Sat @ 1:30 pm -11/5 & 12/3 slides, changing design and colors, Central: Mon @ 10 am 11/14, & 12/19 Flushing: Wed @ 1:30 pm -12/7 inserting pictures and illustrations, and Flushing: Tues @ 10 am 11/1 & 12/6 Astoria: Thurs @ 5 pm-11/17; presenting a slide show. Basic computer Ridgewood: Thurs @ 3 pm - 11/17 skills are required. Introduction to the Internet Laurelton: Fri @ 10 am -12/2 Central: Sat @ 2 pm 11/19 & 12/10; Topics include terminology, using a web Lefrak: Fri @ 10 am 12/2 Flushing: Wed @ 1:30 pm 11/16 & Mon @ browser and search engine, the basic 2 pm 12/12th structure of a website, and Internet Beginners Excel Astoria: Thurs @ 5pm -11/3 safety. While this is an introductory Learn how to navigate a spreadsheet, Broadway: Mon @ 12 pm -11/14 class, it is recommended that you have create workbooks, enter and edit data, Laurelton: Fri @ 10 am -11/4; basic mouse and keyboarding skills. and create charts and graphs. Basic Lefrak: Fri @ 10 am -11/4; Central: Mon @ 10 am - 11/21 & 12/12 computer skills are required. Ridgewood: Thurs @ 3 pm-11/3 Flushing: Tues @ 10 am 11/8 & 12/13 Central: Sat @ 10:30 am -11/12 & 12/17 Flushing: Wed @ 1:30 pm 11/3 & Mon @ 2 Intermediate PowerPoint Introduction to Email pm-12/9 Learn how to create transitions, use Learn how to create an email account, animations, and insert charts and log on, navigate your email account, Intermediate Excel multimedia. Basic computer skills and send and receive emails, and attach Topics include a review of the basics, knowledge of PowerPoint are required. documents. While this is an introductory creating and manipulating tables, and Central: Sat @ 1:30 pm- 11/19 class, it is recommended that you have using formulas and functions. Basic Flushing: Wed @ 1:30 pm- 11/23 basic mouse and keyboarding skills. computer skills and knowledge of Excel Laurelton: Fri @ 10 am-12/16 Central: Mon @ 10 am – 11/28, are required. Lefrak: Fri @ 10 am-12/16 Tues @ 3 pm-12/13 Central: Sat @ 1:30 pm 11/12 & 12/17 Flushing: Tues @ 10 am 12/20 Flushing: Mon @ 2 pm 11/7 & Wed @ 1:30 Facebook pm-12/21st Learn how to use Facebook to stay in Beginners Word Laurelton: Fri @10 am-12/2 touch with loved ones, keep up with Learn how to create and save documents, Lefrak: Fri @ 10 am 12/2nd the news, and leverage your network format and edit text, copy, cut and paste Ridgewood: Thurs @ 3 pm-12/15 for your job search. Basic computer items, and use the basic functions and knowledge, Internet skills, and a valid commands of Microsoft Word. Basic Advanced Excel email account are required. computer skills are required. Be an Excel wiz! Topics will include Central: Tues 11/8 @ 3 pm

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Twitter related skills, identifying work-related Job Search Strategies for Persons with Learn about Twitter, an online social achievements, creating a career Disabilities networking service that allows you vocabulary that will help you create Individuals with disabilities often face to connect instantly to what’s most better resumes and online application many challenges, both internal and important to you. You’ll learn how you forms, and reducing the odds of being external, during a job search. In this can “follow” your friends, experts, and rejected. workshop you will learn how to explain favorite celebrities and receive breaking Central: Tue @ 1:30 pm -11/15 & 12/13; your disability to employers and co- news, job posting notifications and more. Flushing: Wed @ 10 am – 12/21; workers and identify the most common Basic computer skills and a valid email Arverne: Mon @ 12 pm – 11/7 & 11/21; fears employers have regarding hiring job address are required. Far Rockaway: Tues @ 1:30 pm 11/1st seekers with disabilities. An American Sign Central: Tues @ 3 pm-11/15 & 11/15th; Language interpreter will be present at this Long Island City: Tue @ 2:30 pm 11/8 workshop. Instagram & 11/22; Central: Tue @ 1:30 pm – 11/29 Instagram is an easy and effective Peninsula: Mon @ 5 pm 12/5 &12/19 way to connect with your friends, Job Search Strategies family, and others. Lean how to share Resumes In this workshop you will learn traditional and take photos, add filters and image Make your resume the best it can be. and creative ways to find jobs, how to adjustments, connect accounts, and Topics include how to get started, network for job leads, and how to use online respond to comments. Please bring your types of resumes, what to include tools to find job leads. smartphone with the Instagram app and exclude, and tips for making your Long Island City: Thurs @ 12:30 pm-12/1 already installed to class. resume stronger. Central: Thur @ 10 am 11/17 & 12/8 Central: Wed @ 10 am-11/9 & 12/9 & Job Search via Social Media Tue @ 1:30 pm-11/22; The Internet is buzzing with social media, Youtube Flushing: Wed @ 10 am- 11/2 and there are many ways to use sites like Learn about YouTube, one of the world’s Astoria: Thurs @ 12 pm-11/10 & Fri @ Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook to leverage leading sources for video content. With 10 am-11/25 your network for your job search. In this YouTube users can watch, post, and Far Rockaway: Wed @ 3 pm-11/2 & workshop you will learn about these three share videos that cover just about any 11/16 major social media sites and how they can and every topic. You can “subscribe” to Long Island City: Thurs @ 12:30 pm help you optimize your job search. your favorite YouTube channels, “like” 11/10,12/8 & Tues @ 12:30 pm-11/29 Laurelton: Tue @ 1 pm-12/6 your favorite videos, and connect with Peninsula: Mon @ 5 pm -11/7 & 11/21; Ridgewood: Tue @ 1 pm-12/13 other users through comment sections. Thurs @ 3 pm-12/8 & 12/22 Basic computer skills and a valid email Job Preparedness: Confidence & address are required. Cover Letters Assertiveness Central: Thur @ 10 am – 11/3, 12/1 In this workshop you will learn what Take control of your personal and cover letters are and why they’re professional development by learning the Linkedin necessary, the do’s and don’ts of cover skills necessary to lead to greater chances Learn how to use LinkedIn to look for letter writing, how to write different of success. This class will take a much more employment, network, and keep up with types of cover letters, and how to hands-on approach to understand proper colleagues. Basic computer skills and properly type, format, and send your etiquette techniques in and out of the knowledge of the Internet are required. cover letter to potential employers. workplace to get ahead, get noticed, and get Central: Thur @ 10 am – 11/10, 12/22 Central: Wed @ 10 am-12/14 motivated Flushing: Wed @ 10 am 12/7 Flushing: Wed @ 1:30 pm-11/30 & 12/28 Jobmap Orientation* Peninsula: Mon @ 5 pm-12/12 JobMap is Queens Library’s online Long Island City: Thurs @ 1:30 pm- Interview Preparation tool that provides customized 12/1 In this workshop you will learn how to recommendations for job-search help and prepare for your interview, successfully computer training. Learn how to use it Job Search Strategies for the deal with difficult questions, and follow up to preregister for job search workshops Mature Worker properly after the interview. and computer-training classes, store your Mature Workers often face a struggle Central: Wed @ 10 am – 11/2, Tues @ 1:30 resumes and cover letters online, and get when it comes to searching for, and pm-12/20, Wed @ 5 pm 12/7 & 12/14 your resume reviewed online. gaining employment. Will there be Flushing: Wed @ 10 am- 12/28 Central: Mon @ 10 am – 11/7 age discrimination? Is the job offer the Arverne: Thur @ 2 pm -11/10 & Fri @ 12 pm- Arverne: Thurs @ 12:30 pm & 2 pm 11/3 rights pay? Does it require new or old 11/25. skills? How much training will I need Far Rockaway: Wed @ 4:30 pm-11/2 & 11/16. Job Readiness Programs to excel? Learn all the questions you Laurelton: Tue @ 1 pm-12/6 should be asking and what employers Peninsula: Fri @ 4:30 pm-12/8 & 12/22 Identifying Your Job Skills are asking of you. Ridgewood: Tues @ 1 pm-12/6 Discover the systematic process for Central: Tues @ 1:30 pm-11/8 identifying your most marketable job-

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Mock Interviews Salary Negotiation Creating an E-Commerce Business In these one-on-one practice sessions, Before you start negotiating salary Learn what it takes to start a business you will learn how to prepare for an with a prospective employer, you need online. Learn the resources and tools interview, successfully deal with difficult to know how much you and the job are available to create an e-commerce questions, and follow up properly after worth. Learn how to negotiate in this website such as Etsy, Amazon, Ebay, and the interview. Register is required workshop! more. Central: Wed @ 2 pm, 3 pm, Thur @ 10 Central: Fri @ 10 am – 11/18 & 12/16 Flushing: Fri @ 2 pm -11/18 & 12/16 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm Flushing: Tues @ 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, Small Business Workshop Marketing Basics and 1 pm -11/29 & 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, We live in an exciting time to test, and 1 pm -11/30 Small Business Workshop develop, and grow ideas. Marketing is Do you have an idea for a business? an exciting topic where anyone can Online Job Applications Learn how to turn a business idea learn skills to be successful. In this Learn how to register and build an into a business plan in our workshop. course we will explore the exciting world employment profile on a job website, Participants will learn how to create a of marketing and learn the tried and apply to online job postings, and upload demand for a product or service, set goals tested models for success and explore your resume to an online application. and objectives, budget and schedule, technologies that are best suited for Basic computer skills and an email identify resources and networks, and get marketing your business. account are required. ready to open their business’s doors. Arverne: Fri @ 12 pm -12/2 Central: Wed @ 5 pm -11/2, Central: Every Tue, 7 pm Arvene: Mon @ 2 pm -11/14 & 11/28, Financial Coaching Astoria: Mon @ 5 pm 11/14 Choosing Entrepreneurship Are financial problems causing you Laurelton: Tues @ 1 pm-11/1st Are you interested in starting your stress? A financial coach can assist Peninsula: Mon @ 6 pm-12/12 own business? Learn about the you in developing the skills needed Long Island City: Thur @ 2:30 pm-12/1 characteristics of an entrepreneur, to manage money and gain financial different paths to entrepreneurship, stability, including accessing, reviewing Digging for Job Leads and how to create an elevator pitch for and understanding your credit report. Are your resume and cover letters ready? your new business. You will also have Central: Every Wed in November @ 10 How do you search for jobs? What are the opportunity to identify your own am, 11 am, 12 pm, and 1 pm, Every Wed in the most effective ways to find open entrepreneurial qualities, create a vision December @ 10 am and 11 am, 12 pm and jobs? In this two-part series, participants for your business, and prepare to take the 1 pm will learn: traditional and creative ways next steps to develop your vision. to find jobs, how to network for job leads Flushing: Fri @ 10 am -11/4 & 12/2 and how to use online tools to find job leads. The Employment Counselor will be Setting Up & Funding Your Business available for individual assistance after In this course students will be guided class. through the fundamental elements Central: Wed @ 5 pm – 11/16 & 23 needed to set up a business and begin Astoria: Mon @ 5 pm -11/21 & 11/28 operating it. The course will cover Broadway: Wed @ 12 pm -11/16 & 11/23 information on writing a winning business plan, legal structuring, etc. Motivating Mondays - Job Search Flushing: Thurs @ 2 pm-11/10; group Fri @ 10 am -12/9 Looking for a job is one of the most Arverne: Fri @ 12 pm – 11/18 stressful activities we have to do, but you don’t have to do it by yourself. Come join Social Media for Your Business your fellow job seekers for stress relief Learn which social media sites are best techniques and networking. for you. Learn strategies to becoming Central: Mon @ 10 am except 12/26 successful in social media for your business. Networking Flushing: Thurs @ 2 pm -11/17 Networking is one of the best ways to find a job. Learn how to exchange Building Relationships in Business information with others about job Students will learn about how to network opportunities, interesting organizations, for a business and build professional and up-and-coming industries. relationships, foster partnerships, and Central: Fri @ 10 am -11/4 & 12/2 gain “buy in” from those they encounter. Flushing: Fri @ 10 am -11/18

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কম্পিউটার ক্লাস 效果評估 Bengali মাইক্রোসফট ওয়ার্ডঃ বাঙালীদের জন্য 高效策略步驟及協助資源 কম্পি উটার ক্লাস আপনি যদি কম্পি উটার Central Library মাইক্রোসফট ওয়ার্ডে কিভাবে ডকুমেন্ট Business Success Series (in Chinese) 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, 718-990-0778 বানাতে হ붼, ডকুমেন্ট বানানোর পর বিভিন্ন Topics covered will be starting your উপায়ে কম্পি উটারে কাজ করতে হ붼 তা শিখতে business, helpful SBA programs and Thursdays @ 10AM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, চান তাহলে এই বাংলা붼 নির্দেশিত কম্পি উটার services, writing a business plan, 12/8, 12/15 ক্লাসসমূহ আপনার জন্য।আপনি আরও জানতে government contracts and global স্বাস্থ্য ব ীমাতথ্য এবং তালি কা ভ ুক্তি পারবেন আপনার নিজের জন্য কিভাবে ইমেল markets, marketing strategies. আপনার নিজের বা আপনার পরিবারের জন্য অ্যাকাউন্ট খুলতে হ붼।রেজিস্ট্রেশান করতে স্বাস্থ্য কভারেজ প্রয়োজন ? আপনি ক ী সেন্ট্রাল লাইব্রেরির সাইবার সেন্টারে ফোন Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 11/10, 12/8 সাশ্রয়ী মূল্যের কেয়ার এক্ট এবং সরকারি বা করুনঃ ৭১৮-৯৯০-০৭৬৯. 北美中國書法協會· 主辦 書法每月筆會 বেসরকারি স্বাস্থ্য কভারেজ সম্পর্কে জানতে Microsoft Word (in Bengali) 地點：纽约法拉盛图书馆底層 Room C＆D চান? মার্কেটপ্লসের মাধ্যমে স্বাস্থ্যবীমা붼 Learn to create documents and work 室 时间：每月第二个星期四，晚上6：30－8 নথিভুক্ত হবার সহা붼তা পেতে চান? আসূন এবং with tables. Part 1-Introduction to ：30 对外开放，欢迎所有书法家、书法爱好 প্রশ্ন করুন. অধিক তথ্যের জন্য যোগাযোগ Microsoft Word; Part 2- Creating and 者参加 如有问题或建议,请电：646-752- করূন, সাউথ এশিয়ান কাউন্সিল ফর সোশ্যাল saving documents; Part 3-Working with 3173 সার্ভিসে (718) 321-7929 অথবা ই-মেইল tables and printing. Participants should North American Calligraphy Assoc. [email protected]. have basic computer skills and must presents: Monthly Penmanship Class Health Insurance Info and Enrollment attend all three classes. Preregistration All are welcome. Please call for questions Do you need healthcare coverage for is required. Please call at 718-990-0769 and suggestions: 646-752-3173 *Rooms yourself or your family? Would you at the Central library Cyber Center C&D, Lower Level* like to learn about the Affordable Care reference desk. Act and public or private healthcare Saturday @ 1:30PM - 11/12 coverage? Come ask questions or get 紐約中國芭蕾京劇團 舉辦 紀念 孫中山先 assistance enrolling for health insurance 生150周年誕辰音樂會 through the Marketplace. For more Chinese 正值孫中山先生生日特舉辦紀念孫先生 information, contact South Asian Council 150誕辰週年音樂會。演出節目包括紐約中 for Social Services at (718) 321 – 7929 or Douglaston/Little Neck 國芭蕾京劇團2016全新制作“Ballet Gala” email [email protected]. 249-01 Northern Boulevard, 718-225-8414 、歌舞“莫斯科之夜”，[音樂編輯和舞蹈編 導由團長陳敏擔任]；音樂節目由年青美聲 Saturday @ 3:15PM - 11/26, Saturdays @ Saturday @ 2PM - 11/19 男 低音尚斌，女高音趙笛擔綱，演唱著名 3:30PM - 11/12, 11/19 與藝術家劉向群一起慶祝感恩節 西方歌 劇詠嘆調包括二重唱共5首；北京大 বাঙ্গাল ীদের জন্য কম্পি উটার ক্লাস 歡迎參加由獲獎藝術傢劉向群主持的中國 學畢業生 合唱團演唱孫中山時代歌曲［音 বাঙ্গাল ীদের জন্য কম্পি উটার ক্লাস আপনি 麵塑工作坊，她將會親自示範及指導參加 樂總監石新平 ］，男高音項子文、肖雲飛演 যদি কম্পি উটার কিভাবে চালাতে হ붼 শিখতে 者製作引人入勝的火雞麵塑。 材料有限， 唱以及麗圓旗袍 會表演得獎節目等。特邀 চান তাহলে এই বাংলা붼 নির্দেশিত কম্পি উটার 先到先得！ 著名聲樂家林隸華伴 奏。 紐約中國芭蕾 ক্লাসসমূহ আপনার জন্য।আপনি আরও জানতে Celebrate Thanksgiving with Artist 京劇團創建於1983 年，是一個在紐約市註 পারবেন আপনার নিজের জন্য কিভাবে ইমেল Catherine Lau (in Chinese and English) 冊的非營利團體。宗旨 是推廣中國芭蕾舞 অ্যাকাউন্ট খুলতে হ붼।রেজিস্ট্রেশান করতে Our artist demonstrates the beautiful 和國粹京劇。 সেন্ট্রাল লাইব্রেরির সাইবার সেন্টারে ফোন Chinese art of making figures from Les Ballets de l’Opera Chinois de NY: করুনঃ ৭১৮-৯৯০-০৭৬৯. dough, and participants will make and A Concert Celebrating Dr. Sun Yen Computer Course (in Bengali) keep a charming and fun turkey figurine Sen’s 150th Birthday Learn how to turn on your computer of their own. Materials are limited; first Presenting 2016’s new productions, and write an email. Part I - Introduction come, first served. “Ballet Gala” and “Moscow’s Night”, to the computer; Part II - Navigating are Chen Min Lipman [music editor the Internet; Part III- Creating your Flushing & choreography director], Shang Bin own email account. Participants are 41-17 Main Street, 718-661-1200 [bass], Zhao Di [soprano], and the Beijing encouraged to attend all three classes. University alumni chorus. They will Preregistration is required. Please call at Thursday @ 2PM - 11/3 perform songs by Mozart, Donizetti, and 718-990-0769 at the Central library Cyber 中文商業成功講座 Verdi. *Auditorium, Lower Level* Center reference desk. 第五講: 行銷策略 市場研究及行銷計劃 Sundays @ 2PM - 11/20, 12/18

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照顧 阿茲海默症或其他失智症患者時面對 à-têtes entre amis! festeggiando con noi. 的問題和 獨特的挑戰。互動小組將為您提 French Club An Italian Christmas Celebration! 供一個安全和 可靠的地方傾訴及分享您的 Do you speak French? Don’t forget this Join Rosa Tatuata for an afternoon 經歷和感受。互動 的時間是星期天10月16 beautiful language! Join us at Club concert celebration of Christmas songs 日，11月20日 和12月18日。需預約，有意參加 Français to talk about family, friends, from Sicily and Southern Italy. Enjoy 者請致電 646-744-2951。 and vacations; listen to music and songs; the festive music and folk instruments Alzheimer’s Support Group (In and discuss current events, art, films, that have been a Christmas tradition Chinese) cooking, and any other subject that for centuries and are still a vibrant Caringkind, The Heart of Alzheimer’s might interest you. These will be real and beloved part of modern day Caregiving, offers a monthly support tête-à-têtes among friends. Christmas celebrations. Come meet group in Mandarin Chinese for people our zampognaro: the Southern Italian caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or bagpiper whose presence is identified any of the other dementias. Our support with Christmas music throughout group is a secure and safe place to share Hindi Southern Italy. Spend the afternoon your experiences. The group will meet making merry with us! on Sundays October 16, November 20 and Central Library December 18. Please call 646-744-2951 for 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, 718-990-0778 registration. Thursdays @ 10:00AM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, Polish Monday @ 9:15AM - 11/28 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 精神健康急救法 स्वास््य बीमा की जानकारी और नामाांकन Ridgewood 精神健康急救法不是繃帶包紮，或心肺復 क्या आपको या आपक े पररवार म ें ककसी को 20-12 Madison Street, 718-821-4770 甦急救 或致電911。有時，急救就是你。 比 स्वास््य कवर ेज की 焼र ूरत ह ै? आप कम म ूल्या म ें 遇到有人在心臟病發作, 您更會有可能遇到 अच्छी देखभाल अधिननयम और साववजननक Thursday @ 6PM - 12/22 有人在情緒或心理危機中。了解如何幫助有 या ननजी स्वास््य कवरेज के बारे में जानना Świętujmy Boże Narodzenie z 需要的朋友，家人，同事或鄰居。接受精神 चाहेंगे? आइये, हमारे पास सवाल पूछने के ललए, kolędami w wykonaniu Piotra 健康急救法訓練。 欲了解更多信息，請參 माकेटप्लेस के माध्यम से स्वास््य बीमा करवाने Rudzińskiego 考 www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org के ललए सहायता लमल सकती है ती है।अधिक Piotr Rudziński to utalentowany aktor, Mental Health First Aid जानकारी क े ललए कॉल कर ें (718) 321-7929 या gitarzysta i piosenkarz z Polski, który Sometimes first aid isn’t a bandage, or ए-म ेल कर ें [email protected]. przybliża kulturę polską wykonując CPR or calling 911. Sometimes, first aid is Health Insurance Info and Enrollment liryczne pieśni oraz grając melodie YOU. You are more likely to encounter Do you need healthcare coverage for polskie na gitarze. W prezentowanym someone in an emotional or mental yourself or your family? Would you programie, Pan Rudziński będzie śpiewał crisis than someone having a heart like to learn about the Affordable Care kolędy polskie. attack. Learn how to help a friend, family Act and public or private healthcare Let’s Celebrate a Polish Christmas in member, coworker or neighbor in need. coverage? Come ask questions or get Song with Piotr Rudzinski Get trained in Mental Health First Aid. assistance enrolling for health insurance Piotr Rudzinski is a talented actor, For more information, visit www. through the Marketplace. For more guitarist, and singer from Poland who mentalhealthfirstaid.org. This program information, contact South Asian Council is dedicated to promoting Polish culture will be in Mandarin. for Social Services at (718) 321 – 7929 or in the United States through his poetic email [email protected]. lyrics and beautiful sounds. He will perform Polish Christmas carols. French Italian Glen Oaks Spanish 256-04 Union Turnpike, 718-831-8636 Whitestone 151-10 14 Road, 718-767-8010 Astoria Thursdays @ 12PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 14-01 Astoria Boulevard, 718-278-2220 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29 Saturday @ 2PM - 12/17 Le Club Français Una celebrazione di Natale italiano Monday @ 6PM - 12/19 Parlez-vous français? N’oubliez pas cette Venite ad ascoltare i Rosa Tatuata per El Grupo de ACQC: Una interpretación belle langue! Veuillez nous rejoindre un concerto di pomeriggio delle canzoni original y foro à notre Club Français. On parlera des natalizle della Sicilia e del Meridione. Un grupo de hombres latinos nouvelles du jour, de la famille, des Godetevi la musica festiva e gli strumenti indocumentados buscan empleo, amis, des vacances; on écoutera de la folk che facevano parte della tradizione vivienda y refugio para saber si el sueño musique et des chanteurs français et natalizia per secoli e che fanno ancora americano es realmente posible. Creado y francophones; on discutera des arts, des una parta vivace e amata delle feste actuado por El Grupo de ACQC:Astoria y films, de la cuisine française ou de votre moderne. Venite ad incontrare il nostro basado en las experiencias reales de los pays natal et n’importe quel sujet qui zampognaro, la musica natalizia nel actores. vous intéresse. Ce sera de véritables tête- Meridione. Passate il pomeriggio November/December 2016 51 November / December 2016

El Grupo de ACQC: An Original gratuitas son para usted: -Crear su Tuesdays @ 1PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, Performance and Forum propio correo electrónico, enviar y 12/6, 12/13, 12/20 A group of undocumented Latino men recibir mensajes, adjuntar y guardar ¿Necesita Seguro de Salud? who seek employment, housing and documentos y como usar un “flash drive ¡Nosotros le podemos ayudar! shelter have built a play around their “ o “USB”. Los participantes deben saber Asistencia personal para inscripción daily experiences, followed by an usar el ratón, teclado y saber abrir y en los siguientes programas: Medicaid interactive forum dialogue with the cerrar aplicaciones. Child Health Plus y NY State of Health audience. Created and performed by the E-Mail in Spanish for Beginners Qualified Plans. AIDS Center of Queens County Troupe Learn how to create and navigate an Health Insurance Information and based on the real-life experiences of e-mail account, log on, send and receive If you are thinking about health the actors. messages, and attach documents. It insurance, we can help, with in-person is recommended that you have basic application assistance for the Medicaid Broadway mouse and keyboarding skills before the Child Health Plus and New York State of 40-20 Broadway, 718-721-2462 workshop. Health Qualified Plans.

Tuesdays @ 10:30AM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15 Central Library Thursday @ 3:30PM - 11/3 Clases de Computacion para 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, 718-990-0778 ¿Qué es la prediabetes? ¡ Enséñame lo principiantes que debemos comer! Aprenda como usar la computadora Thursdays @ 6PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 La prediabetes es una condición que asistiendo a clases gratuitas con los Microsoft Excel para hispanoparlantes puede llevar a la diabetes y otras temas a seguir: Introducción para usar Los participantes deben tener enfermedades. La mayoría de las la computadora y navegar en el Internet. conocimientos básicos de informática personas con prediabetes no saben que lo Uso del ratón y teclado. Escribir, y es necesario que los participantes padecen. Sin embargo, en muchos casos, imprimir y guardar un documento astistan a las tres clases. Se requiere se puede prevenir o retrasar la diabetes! utilizando el “USB” o “flash drive”. preinscripción en persona en el Ven a aprender más sobre la prediabetes, Basic Computer Classes in Spanish mostrador de referencia de Flushing su riesgo, y cómo se puede prevenir la Learn how to use a computer. Practice Library Cyber Center apartir del, sábado diabetes comiendo más saludable. Este with the mouse, keyboard and searching 27 de octobre a las 10 a.m.o lamme, 718- taller será en español. the Internet. You will learn how to type, 990-0769. What is Prediabetes? Show me what print and save a file by using a flash Microsoft Excel for Spanish Speakers to eat! drive. Space is limited and registration is Learn how to create a worksheet and Prediabetes is a health condition that on a first come, first-served basis. perform calculations. Participants must can lead to diabetes or other illnesses. attend all 3 classes. Preregistration is Most people with prediabetes don’t even Saturday @ 3PM - 11/5 required in person at the Central Library know they have it. But there’s good Radio Jarocho Cyber Center Reference Desk beginning news: in many cases, you can prevent or Radio Jarocho mantiene la música creada October 27 at 10:00 a.m or by calling 718- delay diabetes! Come learn more about en las ciudades y el campo pantanoso 990-0769. prediabetes, whether you might be at de esta parte de México viva y añade risk, and how you might prevent diabetes sus canciones originales que capturan Thursdays @ 6PM - 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 through healthier eating. This workshop el espíritu de este estilo popular de su Clases de Computación para will be in Spanish. repertorio. Esta banda con sede en Nueva principiantes York ha estado tocando son jarocho ¿Necesita aprender a encender la Monday @ 11AM - 11/7 desde el 2003, realizando conciertos en computadora o como escribir un email a Grupo de mamás las ciudades a lo largo de la costa este. alguien? Estas clases son para usted. Es ¿Es usted una madre que está Radio Jarocho necesario que los participantes asistan amamantando? ¿Le preocupa que su Radio Jarocho keeps alive the music las tres clases. Se requiere preinscripcion bebe no está comiendo lo suficiente? of the swampy Mexican countryside en persona en el mostrador de referencia ¿Le gustaría aprender sobre bombeo o around Veracruz, with original songs Central library a partir del sábado almacenamiento de la leche extraída that capture the spirit of the popular “son noviembre 24 a las 10 a.m. del pecho? ¿Está considerando a la jarocho.” This New York City-based band Computers for Beginners (In Spanish) separación a su bebé del pecho? ¡Asista y has performed along the east coast of the Learn how to turn on your computer haga sus preguntas en este grupo! United States since 2003. and write an email. Participants must Moms Group attend all 3 classes. Preregistration is Are you a breastfeeding mother? Are Tuesday @ 9:30AM - 11/22 required in person at the Central Library you worried your baby is not eating Correo Electrónico en Español para Cyber Center Reference Desk beginning enough? Would you like to learn about principiantes Thursday, November 24 at 10:00 a.m. pumping or storing your expressed Desea usted comunicarse con sus breast milk? Are you considering amistades, jefes, o colegas mediante Corona weaning your baby off the breast? Come correo electrónico? éstas clases 38-23 104 Street, 718-426-2844 and get all your questions answered in this informal group!

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Thursdays @ 5PM - 11/10, 12/8 Thursday @ 3:30PM - 12/1 East Elmhurst La Serie de la Salud y Prevención de la Vivir Saludablemente 95-06 Astoria Boulevard, 718-424-2619 Comunidad de Corona Todos experimentamos estrés. ¿Qué podemos hacer para reducirlo? ¿Cómo Wednesdays @ 11:30AM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, Serie presentada en colaboración con podemos manejar el estrés para 11/23, 11/30, 12/7 ACQC. Todos son bienvenidos y este sentirnos mejor y estar mas saludables? Bebé y Yo program es gratuito y abierto al public. ¿Qué pasa si el estrés, la depresión o Este programa lap-sit interactiva para ¡Ven y únete a nosotros! 8 septiembre la ansiedad está afectándonos? Ven a niños, desde recién nacidos hasta 1 año, y - Conciencia cultural y homophobia 13 aprender sobre como vivir mejor con este sus cuidadores cuenta con canciones de octubre - Reducir los daños y los cambios programa. Este taller será en español. cuna, con los dedos, y canciones. de comportamiento 10 noviembre - Healthy Living Baby and Me Sexualidad 8 diciembre - La negociación We all face stress, but what can we do This interactive lap-sit program for de sexo más seguro to make these situations easier? How children, ages birth to 1 year, and their Community Health and Prevention can we manage stress in a way that will caregivers features nursery rhymes, Series (in Spanish) make us feel better and be healthier? fingerplays, and songs. This series is presented in collaboration What if stress, depression, or anxiety is with AIDS Center of Queens County. All starting to affect us? Come learn more Flushing are welcome. 9/8-Cultural consciousness at this program. This workshop will be in 41-17 Main Street, 718-661-1200 and homophobia; 10/13-Reducing harm Spanish. and changing behavior; 11/10-Sexuality; Saturdays @ 10AM - 11/12, 11/19, 11/26 12/8-Negotiating safer sex. Monday @ 11AM - 12/12 Microsoft Word para Hispanoparlantes Grupo de mamás ¿Necesita aprender como crear un Thursday @ 3:30PM - 11/17 ¿Tiene preguntas acerca de la lactancia documento o trabajar con tablas? Los ¿Qué es el Programa de Intervención materna, el destete, o la nutrición en participantes deben tener conocimientos Temprana? general? ¿Qué hay del control de los básicos de informática y asistir a la tres El Programa de Intervención Temprana esfínteres? Podemos responderle todo! clases. Se requiere preinscripción en el del Estado de Nueva York ofrece Venga y obtenga todas las respuestas en mostrador de referencia del Flushing importantes servicios de apoyo a los este grupo. Library Cyber Center noviembre 5 at bebés y niños pequeños elegibles con Moms’ Group 10am. problemas de aprendizaje y a sus Do you have questions about Microsoft Word for Spanish Speakers familias. Aprenda si su hijo califica breastfeeding, pumping, weaning, or Topics include creating and saving para este programa. Este taller será en nutrition in general? What about potty documents, working with tables, and español. training? No topic is off limits! Come printing. Participants should have basic What is Early Intervention? and get all your questions answered in computer skills and must attend all 3 New York State’s Early Intervention this informal group! This program will classes. Preregistration is required in Program offers important support be in Spanish. person Flushing Library at the Cyber services to eligible infants and toddlers Center Reference Desk beginning with disabilities and their families. Thursday @ 3:30PM - 12/15 Saturday, November 5 at 10:00 a.m. Learn whether your child might qualify ¡¿Saludable y delicioso?! at this program. This workshop will be in Todos queremos comer comidas Saturdays @ 10AM - 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 Spanish. saludables, pero a veces es difícil. Esta Microsoft Excel para hispanoparlantes es la oportunidad de aprender como Los participantes deben tener Saturday @ 2:30PM - 11/19 preparar recetas saludables. ¡ Únete a conocimientos básicos de informática Radio Jarocho nosotros.. puedes probar y recibir un y es necesario que los participantes Radio Jarocho mantiene la música creada bocadillo saludable! Este taller será en astistan a las tres clases. Se requiere en las ciudades y el campo pantanoso español. preinscripción en persona en el de esta parte de México viva y añade Healthy AND Delicious!? mostrador de referencia de Flushing sus canciones originales que capturan We all want to eat a healthy, but it can Library Cyber Center apartir del, sábado el espíritu de este estilo popular de su be hard. This is your chance to learn 3 de diciembre a las 10 a.m.o lamme, 718- repertorio. Esta banda con sede en Nueva healthy recipes and see exactly how to 661-1280 York ha estado tocando son jarocho prepare them. Come join us! You will Microsoft Excel for Spanish Speakers desde el 2003, realizando conciertos en even get to sample the healthy snacks! Learn how to create a worksheet and las ciudades a lo largo de la costa este. This workshop will be in Spanish. perform calculations. Participants must Radio Jarocho attend all 3 classes. Preregistration Radio Jarocho keeps alive the music is required in person at the Flushing of the swampy Mexican countryside Library Cyber Center Reference Desk around Veracruz, with original songs beginning December 3rd at 10:00 a.m.or that capture the spirit of the popular “son call 718-661-1280. jarocho.” This New York City-based band has performed along the east coast of the United States since 2003. November/December 2016 53 November / December 2016

Langston Hughes through some simple routines. This Monday @ 3PM - 12/5 100-01 Northern Boulevard, 718-651-1100 program is for the whole family. All Celebre la navidad con una attendees need to register in person at adaptación especial de la tortuga y la Mondays @ 4PM - 11/7, 12/5 Langston Hughes. liebre Grupo Asesor de Adolescentes IATI le trae una adaptación divertida y ¿Necesitas hacer servicio comunitario Saturdays @ 2PM - 12/3, 12/17, torcida en español e inglés con música para graduarte? Entonces te invitamos Saturday @ 2:30PM - 12/10 y magia de la fábula del afamado a unirte a TAG, un programa para Microsoft Word para Hispanoparlantes Esopo, de la antigua carrera que ha estudiantes de 7-12 grado. En este ¿Necesita aprender como crear un entretenido a niños y adultos por igual. progrma, estudiantes tienen la documento o trabajar con tablas? Los Esta navidad ven y forma parte de esta oportunidad de sugerir peliculas, libros, participantes deben tener conocimientos gran competición, anime a su personaje y actividades que la biblioteca puede básicos de informática y asistir a la tres favorito y divertirse y baila y canta con realizar para los jóvenes. clases. Se requiere preinscripción en el Santa! Teen Advisory Group (TAG) mostrador de referencia del Langston Celebrate Christmas with a Special Do You need to do community service Hughes Library diciembre 3 at 10am Adaptation of the Tortoise and the to graduate? Students in grades 7-12 are Microsoft Word for Spanish Speakers Hare invited to participate in TAG in exchange Topics include creating and saving IATI brings you a bilingual, fun and for community service hours. TAG is a documents, working with tables, and twisted adaptation of the famous Aesop’s youth group that meets once a month printing. Participants should have basic fable, adding music and magic to this to discuss programming, activities, and computer skills and must attend all 3 old race that has entertained kids and materials for teens at the library. Help classes. Preregistration is required in adults alike. This Holiday season be part us select movies, books, and comics, and person Langston Hughes at the Reference of this great competition, encourage your create programs that interest you! Desk beginning Saturday, December 3 at favorite character and have fun dancing 10 a. and singing with Santa! [In Spanish and Saturdays @ 2PM - 11/12, 11/19, 11/26 English] Clases de Computación para Long Island City principiantes 37-44 21 Street, 718-752-3700 ¿Necesita aprender a encender la computadora o como escribir un email a Saturdays @ 2PM - 11/5, 11/19 URDU alguien? Estas clases son para usted. Es Design Thinking-Historias Interactivas necesario que los participantes asistan [en Español] Flushing las tres clases. Se requiere preinscripcion Una clase que busca familiarizar 41-17 Main St, (718) 661-1200 en persona en el mostrador de referencia a los estudiantes con una serie de Langston Hughes library a partir del herramientas narrativas para compartir Saturdays @ 11AM - 11/5 - 12/17 sábado Noviembre 7 de a las 10 a.m. historias en línea y en otros canales. Computers for Beginners (In Spanish) Los estudiantes desarrollaran su propio Learn how to turn on your computer and proyecto personal. Analizaremos write an email. Participants must attend la producción digital y diseño de all 3 classes. Preregistration is required interacciones a través de diferentes in person at the Langston Hughes Library disciplinas como el periodismo, el arte, Reference Desk beginning Saturday, la educación y la publicidad. Desde November 7 at 10:00 a.m. interfaces digitales, audio, video, fotografía y texto haremos uso mezcla de Thursdays @ 4PM - 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, medios. 12/29 Design Thinking-Historias Interactivas Danza del Vientre Para Toda la Familia [In Spanish] Urdu for Elementary and Middle con Nancy A project-centric class that will introduce School Heritage Speakers ¿Alguna vez ha querido probar la danza students with a diverse set of narrative Does your child speak some Urdu in the del vientre ? Unase a nosotros en la tools to share their stories online and home? This class is for children age biblioteca de Langston Hughes en donde offline. Students will be required to 8-12 of South Asian background who le demostraremos los conceptos básicos create their own personal project. We already possess limited speaking and y rutinas sencillas de la danza del vientre will learn about digital production and listening skills in Urdu. Building on . Este programa es para toda la familia . interaction design through the lenses these skills, children are introduced to Todos los asistentes deben inscribirse en of different disciplines like journalism, folk tales, jokes, songs and videos. The persona en Langston Hughes. art, education and advertising. From native Urdu-speaking teacher will focus Family Fun Belly Dancing with Nancy podcasting, interactive video, immersive on vocabulary enrichment , introducing Have you ever wanted to try out belly storytelling and more, students will mix cultural topics and developing a basic dancing? Join us as Langston Hughes and explore different mediums. knowledge of Urdu grammar to enable demonstrates the basics and runs them to carry on a conversation with their family.

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Bayside Mondays @ 3PM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, and those of others, she will teach 214-20 Northern Boulevard, 718-229-1834 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 attendees how to write an empowering The Ins and Outs of Music Production personal narrative that can be used for Wednesdays @ 4:30PM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, Join us to learn how to record, make personal and academic success. 11/23 beats, rap, sing in a chorus and write NYPD Explorers/111th Precinct at music with studio engineer Curtis Tuesday @ 4PM - 12/6 Bayside Perkins. Financial Aid Basics with Bell Curves Teen and young adults 13-20 years Join Bell Curves as they discuss the old will have an opportunity to earn Mondays @ 4PM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, basics of financial aid and paying for service credit as participants in this 12/5, 12/12 college. This workshop is open to both program. Law Enforcement Exploring Forensic Science for Teens: The students and their parents. is a community service, career-oriented Cookie Jar Mystery program designed to educate young men Someone broke our cookie jar and ate Tuesdays @ 4PM - 12/13, 12/20 and women about Law Enforcement. our cookies! In this 15 week course, Study Jam Space is limited. we’ll examine the evidence, including Join the “Science Professor” as he fingerprints, handwriting samples, and helps students prepare for the Living Fridays @ 4PM - 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, bite marks, and use forensic science to Environment Regents exam. Space is 12/16 discover the culprit. limited to 20 students. Registration is Book Buddies required. Children read with a teen partner. Wednesdays @ 3:30PM - 11/9, 12/7 Teen GLBTQA Club @ Cambria Central Library Bellerose Heights Library Teen Center 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, 718-990-0778 250-06 Hillside Avenue, 718-831-8644 Gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, queer, questioning, Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 Fridays @ 4PM - 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, asexual, and aromantic teens and Fall Creative Writer’s Workshop with 12/9, 12/16, 12/23 allies: Wherever you fall on the Jennifer Celestin Tween & Teen Club rainbow spectrum, we want you in the We will cover different writing For grades 6 – 12. Every week will be Teen GLBTQA Club. Make friends, talk techniques including poetry and short something new. Perhaps playing Wii, pop culture, and discuss other topics story-writing exercises to free your Crafts or Movies. Bring your friends! important to you. creativity; tips on publishing and self- publishing and many more. Aspiring Mondays @ 5PM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, Tuesday @ 4PM - 11/15 poets and writers are welcome to attend 12/5, 12/12 Nutrition for Teens: Make Smart Food any or all sessions. Seats are extremely Chemistry Tutoring & Drink Choices! limited. This program is created specifically to Teens will learn how to make smart help teens with chemistry. food and drink choices in this nutrition Tuesdays @ 4PM - 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, workshop. 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 Briarwood Teen Crafternoons 85-12 Main Street, 718-658-1680 Fridays @ 3:30PM - 11/18, 12/16 Teens! Join us Tuesdays in the Fall Pamper a Shelter Pet for crafts of all kinds. All supplies are Wednesday @ 2:30PM - 11/2 Teens create toys to be donated to dogs provided. Space is limited. For those in Movie: “Practical Magic” and cats at a local animal shelter. grades 7-12 only. This romantic fantasy adapted from the 1995 Alice Hoffman novel is about the Tuesday @ 4PM - 11/22 Sunday @ 2PM - 11/27 Owens family of witches, regarded as Adolescent & Teen Health: Sunday Movie: The Cell (2016) outcasts in their town. Be Your Healthiest! The Cell follows a desperate New Teens will learn how to pursue a healthy England artist (John Cusack) as he Cambria Heights lifestyle. searches for his son. 218-13 Linden Boulevard, 718-528-3535 Tuesday @ 4PM - 11/29 Sunday @ 2PM - 12/18 Thursdays @ 4PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 Using Storytelling to Discover Your Sunday Movie: The Duel (2016) What’s Going On - The Power of Music Best Personal Narrative for Successful In this Western set in the 1880s, a Texas and Social Movements College Essays Ranger (Liam Hemsworth) is sent to the Marvin Gaye. Grandmaster Flash. James Harvard-educated presenter Ama frontier town of Helena to confront a Brown. Beyoncé. Join us as we examine Karikari-Yawson, Esq., will perform two malevolent preacher. the music that inspired social revolution. esteem-building tales, “Sunne’s Gift” by Dissect beats, harmonies and lyrics. Ama Karikari-Yawson and “The Eagles Court Square Create your own musical authentication Who Thought They Were Chickens” by 25-01 Jackson Avenue, 718-937-2790 of today’s political and social reality. Mychal Winn, and then connect them to real life. By using her own experiences

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Tuesdays @ 1PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, Are you a teen who is looking to make Monday @ 5:30PM - 11/7 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 a difference? The Teen Library is Shakespeare in Queens: “The Two Knit and Crochet Group recruiting teens in grades 7-12 to serve Gentlemen of Verona” Weekly needle craft group. Participants on their Youth Council. Learn leadership Titan Theatre Company presents a select and work on their own projects. skills, work on issues that matter to staged reading of Shakespeare’s comedy Basic knitting or crochet skills are you and make a difference in your of love and friendship and the foolish required. neighborhood. Interested teens can pick behavior of people in love. up an application at the Teen Library Far Douglaston/Little Neck Rockaway. Glen Oaks 249-01 Northern Boulevard, 718-225-8414 256-04 Union Turnpike, 718-831-8636 Fridays @ 4PM - 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, Fridays @ 3PM - 11/4, 12/23 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 Tuesday @ 3:30PM - 11/1 The Kings and Queens Chess Club Happy Hour Harvest Festival Teens, grades 6-12, are invited to come to Teen Happy Hour is a time to hang with Come enjoy fall with Glen Oaks! Come in play chess and other board games. friends and chill with board and card costume and ready to party. games, or our Nintendo Wii U and X Box Fridays @ 3PM - 11/25, 12/9 360! Wednesdays @ 3:30PM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, Teen Arts and Crafts 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 Explore new arts and crafts for fun. Saturdays @ 10AM - 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, Hump Day: Board Games 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 You made it to Wednesday! Come to East Elmhurst Math Help Glen Oaks Library and enjoy some board 95-06 Astoria Boulevard, 718-424-2619 Math tutoring is available for young games to celebrate. people in grades 4-8. Bring your math Mondays @ 3:PM - 11/7 - 12/19, homework and textbook. Fridays @ 3:30PM - 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/16 Tuesdays @ 3PM - 11/1 - 12/27, Not Just A Teen Movie Wednesdays @ 3PM - 11/2 - 12/28, Saturdays @ 2PM - 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, Biweekly, we will be showing our Thursdays @ 3PM - 11/3 - 12/29 (except 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 favorite teen movies. 11/4: Captain 11/24), Fridays @ 3PM - 11/4 - 12/30 (except Chess Club America: Civil War (PG-13) 11/18: Batman 11/11) Children and teens age 8 and up learn vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice (PG-13) STACKS Homework Help and improve their knowledge of chess. 12/2: Ghostbusters (PG-13) 12/16: The Homework help is available for children Nightmare before Christmas (PG) in grades 1-7. Preregistration is required. Thursday @ 4PM - 11/10; 12/8 Teen Anime Club Thursday @ 3:30PM - 12/8, Saturday @ 11AM - 11/12 Come join us for our monthly Teen Thursday @ 4:30PM - 11/10 Practice SAT with Princeton Review Anime Club. Hang out with your friends Girl Chat Find out how you would score on a full- and watch mad cool Anime. Welcome to Girl Chat! Come to Glen Oaks length practice test. You’ll receive a to talk about issues that girls face every personalized score report pinpointing Friday @ 1:30PM - 11/25 day. This month’s theme is: School. your strengths and weaknesses. Fall Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament Registration is required. Bring your own cards (official only, no Monday @ 3:30PM - 11/28, Japanese versions or stall decks) to Thursdays @ 3:30PM - 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, Friday @ 3:30PM - 11/18 compete for our Fall championship. 12/15, 12/22 Junior Open Mic The winner will receive a booster pack Glen Oaks Creators Children grades 1 - 12 are encouraged or a choice of a limited edition card. Come to the Glen Oaks Library and create to show off their talents in a 5 minute Preregistration is required online or with us! 11/17: Toothpick Houses 11/28: presentation of poetry, music, and comedy. on our signup sheet on the Teen Room Origami 12/1: Make your own sugar bulletin board! scrub 12/8: Make your own lip balm Friday @ 3:30PM - 12/16 12/15: T-shirt bags 12/22: Make your own Junior Open Mic: The Holiday Edition Forest Hills crayon candles. Kids in grades 1 - 12 are encouraged to 108-19 71 Avenue, 718-268-7934 show their holiday spirit with a 5 minute Hillcrest presentation of holiday songs, poetry, Thursdays @ 4PM - 11/3, 11/10 187-05 Union Turnpike, 718-454-2786 comedy, and short stories. Teen Art Program Explore your creative side with help from Thursday @ 3:30PM - 11/3 Flushing Project Art. All skill levels are welcome. Blackout Poetry 41-17 Main Street, 718-661-1200 Materials will be provided. Are you interested in poetry but paralyzed at the sight of the blank page? Thursday @ 4PM - 11/3 Fresh Meadows How about starting with a full page Teen Youth Leadership Council 193-20 Horace Harding Expressway, and eliminating words you don’t need! 718-454-7272 Unleash your creativity on discarded

56 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE Programs for Teens texts and permanent markers to create Learn the skills of an actor on stage. Wednesday @ 4PM - 12/7 works of art while revealing hidden Participate in “Page to Stage,” a special Make a Book Tree poetry. grant funded program of the Queens Get in the holiday spirit with a book tree! Theater company. Students will We will be folding the pages of books in Fridays @ 4PM - 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, condense a novel of their choice, and order to create festive trees. 12/9, 12/16 perform scenes on stage at each session. TGIF Game Night Thursday @ 5PM - 12/15 Grab your friends and join the action Laurelton The Trivia Challenge IV with Wii games or go old-school fun 134-26 225 Street, 718-528-2822 Here’s the chance to test your knowledge with Connect 4, Monopoly, Battleship, or of current events, popular culture, Scrabble! If you’re not feeling the group Mondays @ 4:00PM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, literature, sports, and more in the trivia thing, hang back and play solitaire or 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 challenge! work on a puzzle. African American History Club Through reading assignments, Queens Library For Teens Wednesday @ 3PM - 11/16 discussions and other activities, students 2002 Cornaga Ave., 718-471-2573 Spinning Top Making and Competition will learn about African American for Tweens and Teens history. This is for grades 7 and under. Monday @ 4PM - 11/14 Make spinning tops of various sizes to Teen Youth Leadership Council see what size top spins the longest! Mondays @ 6:00PM - 11/28, 12/19 See “Flushing”, 11/3. Open Mic Tuesday @ 3:30PM - 12/6 Come to join us if you have talents in Richmond Hill Vision Boards singing, dancing, comedy and poetry 118-14 Hillside Avenue, 718-849-7150 Use your creative vision to imagine writing. your future, visualize goals, and stay Mondays @ 3:30PM - 11/7 - 12/26, motivated. Monday @ 2:45PM - 11/7, Tuesdays @ 3:30PM - 11/1 - 12/27, Tuesdays @ 2:45PM - 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, Wednesdays @ 3:30PM - 11/2 - 12/28, Wednesday @ 3:30PM - 12/21 12/6, 12/13, 12/20 Thursdays @ 3:30PM - 11/3 - 12/29 (except Teen Focus Group Holiday Craft and Gift Making Series 11/24), Do you have an idea for an activity or Join us after school for our holiday craft Fridays @ 3:30PM - 11/4 - 12/30 (except program you would like to take part and gift making series. Participants 11/11), in at the library? This is your chance will make ornaments, ceramics, crazy Saturdays @ 3:30PM - 11/5 - 12/17 contribute! crayons, jewelry and more. Lanyard Club Teens and tweens make a lanyard Jackson Heights Monday @ 6:15PM - 11/14 keychain or bracelet. 35-51 81 Street, 718-899-2500 Glam for Less Learn how to save 70% on purchases all Rochdale Village Fridays @ 3:30PM - 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 the time! With the right mindset and 169-09 137 Avenue, 718-723-4440 After School Weekend Bash knowledge gained from this workshop, Start your weekends off with games, you can live Glam for Less. Thursday @ 6:30PM - 11/17 crafts and other random fun! Book Discussion: “In Darkness” Maspeth Join us as we discuss Nick Lake’s “In Langston Hughes 69-70 Grand Avenue, 718-639-5228 Darkness”. 100-01 Northern Boulevard, 718-651-1100 Mondays @ 3PM - 11/7 -12/26, South Hollis Mondays @ 4PM - 11/7, 12/5 Tuesdays @ 3PM - 11/1 - 12/27, 204-01 Hollis Avenue, 718-465-6779 Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Wednesdays @ 3PM - 11/2 - 12/28, Do you need to do community service Thursdays @ 3PM - 11/3 - 12/29 (except Mondays @ 3PM - 11/7 - 12/26, to graduate? Students in grades 7-12 are 11/24), Tuesdays @ 3PM - 11/1 - 12/27, invited to participate in TAG in exchange Fridays @ 3PM - 11/4 - 12/30 (except 11/11) Wednesdays @ 3PM - 11/2 - 12/28, for community service hours. TAG is a Sudoku for Teens Thursdays @ 3PM - 11/3 - 12/29 (except youth group that meets once a month Come in each day for a new Sudoku 11/24) to discuss programming, activities, and puzzle. Homework Club materials for teens at the library. Help Every Monday to Thursday from 3 pm to us select movies, books, and comics, and Poppenhusen 5 pm is homework time! Ask the staff if create programs that interest you! 121-23 14 Avenue, 718-359-1102 you need help finding a book or to doing some research! Mondays @ 4PM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, Wednesday @ 4PM - 11/9 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 Make A Bracelet Queens Theater presents: Show us your crafty side! Join us as we Scenes for tweens and teens make bracelets using a variety of beads.

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Mondays @ 2:30PM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, St. Albans Sunnyside 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 191-05 Linden Boulevard, 718-528-8196 43-06 Greenpoint Avenue, 718-784-3033 Pokémon GO to the Library Don’t worry that it’s Monday, let’s catch Thursday @ 10AM - 11/17 Wednesday @ 3PM - 11/16, some Pokémon to feel better! We’ll set Practice SAT with Princeton Review Thursday @ 3PM - 11/3 up a lure, so that you can catch extra Find out how you would score on a full- Teens Fashion Design Pokémon! Don’t forget to read our length practice test. You’ll receive a Teens will design and create clothing out collection of Pokémon books with hints personalized score report pinpointing of newspaper and other unconventional and tips for being a Gym Leader. your strengths and weaknesses. materials. We will end with a fashion Registration is required. show! Wednesdays @ 3PM - 11/16, 11/30, 12/14, 12/28 Steinway Windsor Park Teens Health Workshop 21-45 31 Street, 718-728-1965 79-50 Bell Boulevard, 718-468-8300 Teens learn the importance of hygiene and healthy eating. Tuesdays @ 4PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, Saturdays @ 3PM - 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 South Ozone Park Kids Knit Teen Time 128-16 Rockaway Boulevard Kids in grades 4-8 are invited to join the We offer Wii games, crafts, movies, and 718-529-1660 knitting club. All levels welcome. Limited talent show stage, your favorite books, supplies available. and much more. Feel free to bring friends! Wednesdays @ 3PM - 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 Tuesdays @ 3PM - 11/15, 11/29 Monday @ 5:30PM - 12/5 Board Games Table Top Manga & Anime Club Shakespeare in Queens: “The Merry We will have a variety of games to Those in grades 6-12 are invited to join Wives of Windsor” choose from including Chess, Checkers, the Manga & Anime Club. Come learn Titan Theatre Company presents a staged Jenga, Uno, Taboo, Scrabble, and about new titles and share your favorites. reading with Shakespeare’s notorious Pictureka. No registration required. “Fat Knight”.

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Arverne Mondays @ 4PM - 11/14, 11/28 Wednesdays @ 11AM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 312 Beach 54 Street, 718-634-4784 Picture Book Time (3-5 years) 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14 Children ages 3 to 5 years join us for story Mother Goose Saturday @ 12PM - 12/10 time and a variety of other activities such This interactive program is for children Family Holiday Celebration as songs, crafts, and circle time. 18 months - 2 1/2 years old and their Join the Arverne Library for this fun- caregivers. filled holiday celebration with: Mr. Bay Terrace Chris Musical Experience at 12:00 PM 18-36 Bell Boulevard, 718-423-7004 Friday @ 11AM - 11/4 Face Painting with Apryl Cadabra Toddler Learning Center at 1:00 PM Magical Productions will Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, See “Astoria”, 11/2. present Spin Art, Balloons and Cotton 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 Candy at 2:00 PM. Toddler Time Fridays @ 4PM - 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, Toddlers ages 18-36 months, and their 12/16 Astoria parents or adult caregivers, enjoy stories, Book Buddies 14-01 Astoria Boulevard, 718-278-2220 songs, rhymes, and circle games. Space Children read with a teen partner. is limited. Each participant must have Wednesday @ 11AM - 11/2 a free ticket, available at the Children’s Saturdays @ 10AM - 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, Toddler Learning Center Reference Desk ten minutes before the 12/10, 12/17 Bring your child (ages 18-36 months) for program begins. Homework Help a Little TLC! Play and learn with your Teens volunteer to help children with child in a free, five-session workshop Fridays @ 10:30AM - 11/4, 12/2, 12/9, 12/23 their school assignments. that include toys, games, puzzles and Baby and Me other items specifically selected to Babies ages 9-18 months, and their adult Mondays @ 11AM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, enhance a toddler’s educational and caregivers, share simple stories, songs, 12/5, 12/12 physical development. Preregistration and rhymes, and play with educational Baby &Me is required. toys and games. This interactive program is for infants and their caregivers. For ages 7-18 Fridays @ 3PM - 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, Fridays @ 11:30AM - 11/4, 12/2, 12/9, 12/23 months. 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 Family Playtime Spelling Contests Children ages 2-4 years, and their adult Mondays @ 1:30PM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, Learn 4 words and win a prize! caregivers, enjoy playing with educational 12/5, 12/12 toys and puzzles, while making new Picture Book Auburndale friends. Join us for our story time program for 25-55 Francis Lewis Boulevard children 3 1/2 -5 years old. 718-352-2027 Wednesday @ 3:30PM - 12/7 Spelling Bee Competition Friday @ 12PM - 11/25 Mondays @ 3:30PM - 11/7, 11/21 Children in grades 3, 4, 5, and 6 are invited Family Film Double Feature Family Storytime to participate in the Bay Terrace Library Join us for a double feature of family- Children ages 3-5 years accompanied by spelling bee competition. friendly films: “Finding Nemo”, rated PG, a parent or adult caregiver, will listen to 12:00-2:00; “Finding Dory”, rated PG, 2:30- stories, sing songs, dance and perform Wednesday @ 3PM - 12/14 4:30. fingerplays. Family Fun Movie We will be showing The Polar Express, a Tuesday @ 2PM - 12/27; Thursday @ 2PM Baisley Park film about a boy who wants to believe in - 12/29; Friday @ 2PM - 12/30 117-11 Sutphin Boulevard, 718-529-1590 Santa Claus. Kids Winter Fun Movies Celebrate Winter break with us relax and Tuesdays @ 4PM - 11/1, 11/15, 11/29, 12/13 Bayside escape from the daily grind with a good Spelling Bee (9-12 years) 214-20 Northern Blvd., 718-229-1834 movie. Join our spelling bee and test your skills, or get the help you need. Tuesdays @ 10:30AM - 11/1, 11/15, 11/22, Tuesday @ 3PM - 12/27 11/29, 12/6 Comet, Asteroids, and the Solar Thursdays @ 4PM - 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 12/15 Kickoff to Kindergarten System Computer Time For children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Children ages 6 to 12 will explore basic Kids will enjoy online reading games This eight week workshop focuses on astronomy and build models of the solar and activities. For ages 6 - 12. training parents/ caregivers to help system. their children acquire the language and Saturdays @ 3:30PM - 11/12, 12/3, 12/17 literacy skills they need before entering Bellerose Family Story Time (3-5 years) kindergarten. Preregistration is required. 250-06 Hillside Avenue, 718-831-8644 Short stories and finger plays for young Space is limited. children. Ages: 3 - 5 November/December 2016 59 November / December 2016

Mondays @ 4PM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, Fridays @ 10:30AM - 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, Central Library 12/5, 12/12, 12/19; Tuesdays @ 4PM - 11/1, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, 718-990-0778 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, Broadway Babies 12/27; Wednesdays @ 4PM - 11/2, 11/9, Bring your infant up to age 17 months for Tuesdays @ 10:30AM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28; short stories, songs, nursery rhymes, and Kickoff to Kindergarten Thursdays @ 4PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, socializing! For children ages 3-5 and their 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29 caregivers. This eight-week workshop Homework Help Fridays @ 4PM - 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, focuses on training parents/ caregivers Homework help is available Monday 12/16 to help their children acquire the through Thursday, except holidays, after Fun Friday language and literacy skills they need school for children in grades K-6. Games, puzzles, crafts - a different fun before entering kindergarten. In person activity each week! For children ages registration will be required. Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 11/2, 11/9, 5-12. No registration required. 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28; Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, Fridays @ 10:30AM - 11/4, 11/18, 11/25 Saturdays @ 3PM - 11/5, 12/3 11/23 Toddler Story Time Saturday Family Story & Craft Time Timeless Tales Please join us for stories, songs and finger Perfect for everyone in the family: Enjoy *Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers plays. This program is for children and an entertaining tale and make a craft are welcome to join us for the Fall session their parents or caregivers. For children project to take home! of Timeless Tales! Enjoy stories, songs, ages birth to 4 years old. fingerplays, and more. Space is limited Mondays @ 10:30AM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, so don’t miss out. Registration begins Wednesdays @ 4PM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 October 5th.* 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 Creative Kids LEGO Building Club Story, music and creative activity for tots Thursday @ 10:30AM - 11/3 Children in grades K-6 have fun being ages 3 & 4 with caregiver/parent. Toddler Learning Center creative with Legos! See “Astoria”, 11/2. Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 11/16, 11/23, Fridays @ 10:30AM - 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14 Fridays @ 4PM - 12/9, 12/16 12/23, 12/30 Toddler Learning Center Magazine Paper Craft Toddler Learning Center See “Astoria”, 11/2. Please join us for this two part magazine See “Astoria”, 11/2. craft. We will be creating Christmas Tuesdays @ 4PM - 12/6, 12/13, 12/20 Trees from recycled magazines. This Fridays @ 4PM - 12/2, 12/9 Gift (W)Rap Workshop program is for children ages 7-12. Bellerose Library Spelling Bee Make gifts, cards, and wrap ‘em up! Cut, Registration is not required. Bellerose Library Spelling Bee paste, sew, draw, crochet -- get inspired Competition! Grades 3 – 4 compete by our materials and make a unique gift! Corona on 12/2; Grades 5 – 6 compete on 12/9. Ages 9-12. 38-23 104 Street, 718-426-2844 Registration is required. Tuesday @ 4PM - 12/27 Tuesdays @ 4PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/29, Briarwood Maker Space: New Year’s Glitz 12/6, 12/13 85-12 Main Street, 718-658-1680 Use paper, fabric, and unusual pieces to Project Art (ages 4-7) create something glitzy to ring-in the Project Art continues at Corona Library! Friday @ 3:30PM - 11/4 new year! Ages 9-12. Our Fall program is just beginning, and Family Movie: “Zootopia” this year, our artist is forming a group Uptight rabbit police officer Judy Hopps Friday @ 4PM - 12/30 for ages 4-7! We have a few spaces left, (Ginnifer Goodwin) is forced to work with New Year’s Eve Eve Party! please sign up at http://www.projectart. charismatic fox con artist Nick Wilde It’s the Eve before New Year’s Eve and org/nyc. (Jason Bateman). we’re celebrating with games, activities, snacks and prizes. Wear your best for a Mondays @ 12PM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, Broadway good time! Ages 5-12. Tuesdays @ 1PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 40-20 Broadway, 718-721-2462 11/29; Wednesdays @ 10AM - 11/2, 11/9, Cambria Heights 11/16, 11/23; Thursdays @ 12PM - 11/3, 11/10, Tuesdays @ 4PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29 218-13 Linden Boulevard, 718-528-3535 11/17, 11/24; Fridays @ 10AM - 11/4, 11/11, Maker Space 11/18, 11/25 Makers are creators, artists, tinkerers, and Tuesdays @ 4PM - 11/8, 11/15 Family Place Corner inventors. Use paper, fabric, and unusual Spelling Bee Family Place Corner welcomes babies, pieces to create. Our maker space includes Test your spelling skills and improve toddlers, and caregivers to play, read, tech, too, such as Stop Motion Animation your vocabulary. Each week the words & learn about resources, programs, and and Scratch. Ages 9-12. will increase in difficulty. Grades 3/4 – services at the library and other family 10/11 & 11/8. Grades 5/6 - 10/18 & 11/15. service agencies. Bring your young

60 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE Programs for Children children, meet other parents, and Mondays @ 3PM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, Fridays @ 4PM - 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, learn what the library can offer you. 12/12, 12/19, Tuesdays @ 3PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27, Friday Crafts for Kids Thursdays @ 4PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, Wednesdays @ 3PM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, Children ages 3 and up can participate 12/8, 12/15 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28, in making and designing crafts! Please Project Art (Ages 8-12) Thursdays @ 3PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, register with the children’s librarian! Our Fall program is just beginning, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, Admission is free! and we have a few spaces left, for our Fridays @ 3PM - 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 8-12 year olds! Please sign up at http:// 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 Far Rockaway www.projectart.org/nyc. STACKS Homework Help 1637 Central Avenue, 718-327-2549 Homework help is available for children in Fridays @ 4PM - 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 grades 1-7. Preregistration is required. Friday @ 10:30AM - 11/4 Discovery Club Toddler Learning Center Do you want to learn something cool Wednesdays @ 11:30AM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, See “Astoria”, 11/2. and do weekly science experiments? 11/30, 12/7 Ages 7-12 welcome; under age 7, please Baby and Me Flushing have your parent with you. This interactive lap-sit program for children, 41-17 Main Street, 718-661-1200 ages birth to 1 year, and their caregivers features Court Square nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and songs. Tuesday @ 4PM - 11/1 25-01 Jackson Avenue, 718-937-2790 G.H.O.S.T Storytelling Workshop for Friday @ 11AM - 11/4 Kids 8-12 Wednesdays @ 10:30AM ; 11:30AM - Toddler Learning Center Do you love to tell weird stories? Do 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, See “Astoria”, 11/2. you like to creep out your friends? Do 12/21, 12/28 you want to get really good at it? Then Toddler Time Fridays @ 11AM - 11/4, 11/18, 11/25 take part in a special ghost storytelling See “Bay Terrace”, 11/2. Toddler Time workshop with Robin Bady. This is a See “Bay Terrace”, 11/2. two day workshop--please make sure Thursdays @ 11:15AM, 12PM - 11/3, 11/10, that you can attend both days for full 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29 Monday @ 4PM - 11/7 enjoyment. Mother Goose Time Fit Fund-Obstacle Course Join us every Thursday for songs, Come join us at STACKS for this fun Obstacle Wednesdays @ 11AM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, stories, and fun! This program is Course program! This program is developed 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 for babies, birth to crawling, and as a fun team building game that allows for Mother Goose Time registration is required. movement and mental strategy to keep kids See “Court Square”, 11/3. active and still learning how to complete a Douglaston/Little Neck task using their brain and body. This program Thursdays @ 10:30AM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 249-01 Northern Blvd., 718-225-8414 is generously provided by The Bay and Paul 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22 Foundation. Toddler Time Wednesdays @ 10:15AM - 11/2, 11/16, See “Bay Terrace”, 11/2. 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14 Friday @ 3:30PM - 11/18 Mother Goose Time Junior Open Mic Thursdays @ 1:30PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, See “Court Square”, 11/3. Children grades 1 to 12 are encouraged 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22 to show off their talents in a 5 minute Picture Book Time Wednesdays @ 11:15AM - 11/2, 11/16, presentation of poetry, music, and comedy. See “Baisley Park”, 11/14. 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14 Family Storytime Friday @ 3:30PM - 12/16 Saturdays @ 10AM - 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, Children ages 2-5 accompanied by a Junior Open Mic: The Holiday Edition 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 parent or adult caregiver, will listen to Children grades 1 to 12 are encouraged to Math Help stories, sing songs, dance, and perform show their holiday spirit with a 5 minute Math tutoring is available for young fingerplays. presentation of holiday songs, poetry, people in grades 4-8. Bring your math comedy, and short stories. homework and textbook. Tuesday @ 2PM - 11/8 Comet, Asteroids, and the Solar East Flushing Saturdays @ 11:15AM - 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, System 196-36 Northern Boulevard, 718-357-6643 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/31 Children ages 6 to 12 will explore basic Family Storytime astronomy and build models of the Wednesdays @ 11AM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, Rise and shine and head to the library solar system. 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 for 30 minutes of stories and songs Wednesday Story Time for children of all ages and their East Elmhurst Story time for toddler and preschool aged caregivers. 95-06 Astoria Boulevard, 718-424-2619 children.

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Saturdays @ 2PM - 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, Wednesdays @ 11:30AM - 11/2, 11/9 to take home. The shapes can be used to 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 Toddler Story Time store things. Chess Club Toddlers ages 18-35 months and their Children and teens age 8 and up learn and parents/adult caregivers will hear Fridays @ 3:30PM - 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, improve their knowledge of chess. stories, sing songs, and do lots of 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 fingerplays and movement games while Kids Chess Club Tuesday @ 4:30PM - 11/8, Thursday @ children enhance their early literacy Children age 7 and up are welcome. 4:30PM - 12/8 skills in a fun, warm environment! Comics, Manga, and More! Registration isn’t required, but only 28 Fridays @ 3:30PM - 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, Comic books, manga, and graphic novels families may attend each session. Early 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 make great reading material for reluctant arrival is strongly encouraged! Family Board Game Time readers. Our club gives kids aged 8-12 Children age 6+ and their families are the opportunity to discuss their favorite Wednesdays @ 3:30PM - 11/2, 11/9 invited to play a variety of board games. comics and graphic novels, learn about Picture Books for Preschoolers new series, and test their artistic skills Children ages 3-5 years and their Mondays @ 10AM - 11/7, 11/14 through art activities and workshops. parents/adult caregivers will hear Mother Goose Time delightful stories, learn rhymes, sing See “Court Square”, 11/3. Wednesdays @ 4:30PM - 11/23, 12/14 songs, do fingerplays and movement Techsplorers games and more, including STEM Glen Oaks In addition to its books and encyclopedias, activities and occasional crafts. Inquire 256-04 Union Turnpike, 718-831-8636 Queens Library also has access to a with the children’s librarian for details. number of great databases and online Mondays @ 3:30PM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, educational materials to promote Fridays @ 3:30PM - 11/4 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, learning. This program explores a range Fun Friday: Board Games & More! Tuesdays @ 3:30PM - 11/1, 11/15, 11/22, of online learning tools for children in Kids ages 6 and up: Come play board & 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, grades 2-6. card games -- and more -- after school on Wednesdays @ 3:30PM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, Friday afternoons in the Children’s Room! 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, Wednesday @ 4:30PM - 11/30 Start your weekends off in a fun way! Thursdays @ 3:30PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, Maker’s Lab: Dinovember 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22 Maker’s spaces around the country have Saturdays @ 11AM - 11/5, 11/12 Study Hall become spaces where children can learn Saturday Morning Activities School-age children will receive support about new tools and become creative Saturday mornings are super fun in reading and homework. If interested, problem solvers and inventors. In our at Forest Hills! We will have games, they may also participate in book Maker’s Lab, children ages 8-12 will create, toys, and more to make your Saturday discussions or reading circles. innovate and collaborate on a different morning a blast. Children of all ages are project each month using a wide range welcome to join in the fun. Mondays @ 12:15PM - 11/7, 11/21, 11/28, of materials. In November, we will create 12/5, 12/19; Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 11/2, our own dinosaurs and use video apps to Saturdays @ 2:30PM - 11/5, 11/12 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, create stop motion animated films. Super Cinema Saturday 12/28 Kids, ages 5 and up and their special Music and Movement for Infants and Forest Hills grownups: Don’t miss a great feature- Toddlers 108-19 71 Avenue, 718-268-7934 length film every Saturday at 2:30 in Infants, toddlers and caregivers enjoy the comfort of Forest Hills’s Story Hour songs, movement, finger plays puppets Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 11/2, 11/9 Room! Pick up free tickets on a first- and other activities. Toddler Story Time come, first-served basis 45 minutes Toddlers ages 18-35 months and their before each showing in the Children’s Fridays @ 10:30AM - 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, parents/adult caregivers will hear stories, Room on the 2nd floor. 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 sing songs, and do lots of fingerplays Picture Book Time and movement games while children Fresh Meadows See “Baisley Park”, 11/14. enhance their early-literacy skills in a fun, 193-20 Horace Harding Expressway warm environment! Registration isn’t 718-454-7272 Fridays @ 3PM - 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, required, but only 28 families may attend 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 each session. Early arrival is strongly Thursdays @ 4:30PM - 11/3, 11/10 Friday Kids Club encouraged! Three Dimensional Origami Workshop Children ages 5-12 join us for a variety In this 3-session origami workshop (1 of fun activities each week: knitting, Wednesdays @ 11AM - 11/2, 11/9 session per week), you will use origami arts and crafts, board games, Legos, and Crayon Arts and paper engineering techniques to make much more! Parents, grandparents, and Continue the fun after Toddler Story Time different types of 3-dimensional geometric other adult caregivers are encouraged with coloring pages and crayons in the shapes such as cubes, rectangular prisms to join the activities! Fridays except 9/9, Children’s Room! and domes. Everything you make is yours 10/7 and 11/11.

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Friday @ 3PM - 11/18 Wednesday @ 2:00PM - 12/28 Thursdays @ 4PM - 11/3, 12/1 Cool Rainforest Connections with Spelling Bee! Kids’ Craft Time Central Park Zoo Third and Fourth graders can join us on Join us for arts & crafts fun on the first Children will go on an adventure with Wednesday, December 28th for a fun and Thursday of each month. superhero, Captain Cocoa, who is challenging Spelling Bee! Winners will convinced he can save the rainforest. For move on too compete with spellers from Jackson Heights Grades K-3. across Queen’s Library! 35-51 81 Street, 718-899-2500

Glendale Thursday @ 2PM - 12/29 Tuesdays @ 2:30PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15 78-60 73 Place, 718-821-4980 Spelling Bee! Picture Book Story Time Fifth and Sixth graders can join us on Children ages 2.5-6 years are invited to Tuesdays @ 3:30PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, Thursday, December 29th for a fun and join us for stories, songs, and coloring. 11/29 challenging Spelling Bee at the Hillcrest Caregiver must attend with child. In case Lego Builders Club Library! The winner of this bee will be of inclement weather, please call Jackson Children ages 6-12 build amazing representing Hillcrest against winners Heights at 718-899-2500 to confirm creations with Lego! from all of Queens Library! program.

Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, Hollis Thursdays @ 1PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 11/23, 11/30 202-05 Hillside Avenue, 718-465-7355 12/8, 12/15 Mother Goose Toddler Playtime Rhymes, songs and simple stories for Mondays @ 4PM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, Toddlers and their caregivers are invited babies, toddlers and their caregivers. 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, to join us for play with toys. A parent or Tuesdays @ 4PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, caregiver must be present. Participants Wednesdays @ 3:30PM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, are welcome to walk in at any point in 11/23, 11/30 Wednesdays @ 4PM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, the program if space permits. Crafternoons 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, Arts and crafts for children ages 6-12 Thursdays @ 4PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, Thursdays @ 2:15PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, every Wednesday afternoon. 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/8, 12/15 Fridays @ 4PM - 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, Get Ready to Read! Fridays @ 10:30AM - 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 12/9, 12/16, 12/23 Children ages 3-5 years old and Toddler Time Homework Help caregivers are invited to join us for See “Bay Terrace”, 11/2. Children and tweens [K-5th grade] who activities to help new readers gain need help with homework in ELA and literacy skills. Space may be limited and Hillcrest Math can come in and work with our is available on a first-come, first-served 187-05 Union Turnpike, 718-454-2786 volunteer homework helpers. Private basis. tutoring is not available. Tuesdays @ 4PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, Fridays @ 4PM - 11/4, 11/18, 12/2 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/27 Tuesday @ 4PM - 11/1 Chess Education Program Be Prepared: Spelling Bee 2016 A Journey Through Rhythm with the Chess instruction for children. Practice Apollo Theatre Children in Grades 3-6 can join us to Students explore the connection between Friday @ 4PM - 12/2 prepare for our upcoming spelling bees! African traditional and contemporary Theater Explorations with the Apollo music using drums and other percussion Theater Wednesdays @ 4PM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, instruments. Explore and perform techniques used 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14 in theater productions. Learn dialogue, After School Arts & Crafts Thursdays @ 4PM - 11/3, 12/1 improvisation, gestures and how they We will learn and explore new arts and Spelling Bee Practice create powerful theater. crafts for fun and learning! Come participate in this library afterschool program. The program is for Langston Hughes Thursdays @ 4:30PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, children in grades 3-6. 100-01 Northern Boulevard, 718-651-1100 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 Game Night! Howard Beach Tuesday @ 3:30PM - 11/1 Grab your friends and get to Hillcrest 92-06 156 Avenue, 718-641-7086 Picture Book Time Library for game night! Ages 6-12 See “Baisley Park”, 11/14. welcome! Wednesdays @ 11:30AM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 Wednesdays @ 11AM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, Mondays @ 10:30AM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, Toddler Time 11/23 11/28, 12/5, 12/12 See “Bay Terrace”, 11/2. Toddler Time Toddler Time See “Bay Terrace”, 11/2. See “Bay Terrace”, 11/2.

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Friday @ 11AM - 11/4 of this great competition, encourage your North Forest Park Kick-Off To Kindergarten favorite character and have fun dancing 98-27 Metropolitan Ave., 718-261-5512 Children ages 3 to 5 years and their and singing with Santa! [In Spanish and caregivers read together, sing, and English] Thursdays @ 3:30PM - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, participate in other reading related 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29 activities. In branch registration Maspeth Gameplayers’ Club required. 69-70 Grand Ave., 718-639-5228 Kids ages 6-12 come to North Forest Park and play your favorite board games. Wednesday @ 4PM - 11/23 Friday @ 3:30PM - 11/4 Challenge your friends to chess, checkers Thanksgiving Craft Spelling Bee and more! Children ages 6 to 12 participate in a craft Please join us for Maspeth’s 2nd annual activity to celebrate the Thanksgiving spelling bee. The spelling bee is open Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 11/16, 11/23, holiday. to all students in 3-6 grades. Winners 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 of this bee will go on to compete in the Toddler Time Laurelton Queens-wide spelling bee in Jamaica. See “Bay Terrace”, 11/2. 134-26 225 Street, 718-528-2822 Middle Village Wednesdays @ 3:30PM - 11/16, 11/23, Wednesdays @ 3:30PM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 72-31 Metropolitan Ave., 718-326-1390 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 Picture Book Time Reading Help Wednesdays @ 11AM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, See “Baisley Park”, 11/14. Students will work to strengthen their 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 literacy skills and build a love of reading Toddler Time North Hills and learning. This is for grades 5 and See “Bay Terrace”, 11/2. 57-04 Marathon Parkway, 718-225-3550 under. No registration is needed. First come, first served Fridays @ 10:30AM - 11/4, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, Friday @ 10:30AM - 11/4 12/16 Toddler Time Wednesdays @ 5PM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, Mother Goose See “Bay Terrace”, 11/2. 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28, Caregivers and children will join in a Fridays @ 5PM - 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, variety of activities Thursdays @ 4PM - 11/10, 11/17 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 Read to a Dog Math Club Mondays @ 1PM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, Children can select a book to read Our math club is for kids who love math 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 aloud to Jami, who has been certified and want to be good at it. Students will Picture Book as a therapy pet partner. Reading aloud do assignments at the club. This program This program is geared for children improves literacy skills, and animals is for grades 5 and under. between the ages of 3-5 years to develop are ideal reading companions because early literary skills. they create a relaxed, comfortable, and Lefrak City safe environment. Space is limited and 98-30 57 Ave., 718-592-7677 Thursday @ 4:30PM - 11/10 available first-come, first-served. Amazing Adaptations: Wednesdays @ 11AM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, The Dinosaur Adventure Peninsula 11/23, 11/30 Join Cope and Marsh as they go on and 92-25 Rockaway Beach Blvd, 718-634-1110 Toddler Storytime adventure back in time. Through puppets Come join us for toddler storytime! and songs, participants learn about Wednesdays @ 11AM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, Children ages 12 months to 4 years with how dinosaurs adapted to the world. For 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 a parent or other adult caregiver can join grades K-5. Toddler Time us for stories, songs, nursery rhymes, and See “Bay Terrace”, 11/2. a coloring page. Saturdays @ 3PM - 11/12, 11/26, 12/10 Arts & Crafts Fridays @ 11AM - 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, Long Island City This program is designed to develop 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 37-44 21 Street, 718-752-3700 creativity and artistic abilities. Mother Goose Time See “Court Square”, 11/3. Monday @ 3PM - 12/5 Mitchell-Linden Celebrate Christmas with a Special 31-32 Union Street, 718-539-2330 Wednesday @ 4PM - 11/9 Adaptation of the Tortoise and the Hare Fall Leaf Rubbing Program IATI brings you a bilingual, fun and Tuesday @ 4PM - 11/8 Join us for Fall Leaf Rubbings on twisted adaptation of the famous Aesop’s The Head-to-Toe Music and Comedy Show November 9th at 4pm. fable, adding music and magic to this Participants will enjoy a interactive, old race that has entertained kids and funny and wonderful time filled with Tuesdays @ 4PM - 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 adults alike. This Holiday season be part movement and music. Fun for the whole Build it Club family. Get creative with Legos! For children in grades K-5. 64 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE Programs for Children

Wednesday @ 4PM - 12/14 music, movement, storytelling and Mommy and Me Holiday Pine Cone Craft interactive games. Children will be Caregivers and infants under 18 months Decorate a pinecone for the holidays! For moving and hearing about eating healthy are welcome to join Mommy and Me for children ages 6 & up. foods. For children ages 5-12. songs, puppets, board books, and social interaction. Thursday @ 4PM - 12/15 Monday @ 4PM - 11/21 Peninsula Spelling Bee Super Adventure Hero Theater Presents Wednesdays @ 11AM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, Calling all spellers in grades 3-6! Spelling Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 lists will be available at the Children’s Desk. League vs. Bizarro League Toddler Time Join us as we watch your favorite heroes See “Bay Terrace”, 11/2. Poppenhusen face off against the most dastardly 121-23 14 Avenue, 718-359-1102 villains. Today’s Movie: Lego DC Comics Wednesday @ 4:30PM - 11/2 Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro Super Readers: Charlotte’s Web Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, League. This month’s Super Reader’s Book 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 Club selection is E. B. White’s classic, Toddler Time Monday @ 4PM - 12/5 ‘Charlotte’s Web’. The club is for children See “Bay Terrace”, 11/2. Comedy Magic Show ages 7-11. Please, have the book read Join Adam Auslander in this fun filled and be ready to discuss and enjoy a fun Fridays @ 10:30AM - 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, Family Literacy event that promotes activity and the meeting! 12/16, 12/23 reading in the summer. Children and Mother Goose Time their family will enjoy an hour filled with Fridays @ 4PM - 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, See “Court Square”, 11/3. laughter and excitement. 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 Game Day Friday @ 4PM - 11/4 Monday @ 4PM - 12/12 Children off all ages are welcome to join Frogs, Bugs & Animals Show Super Adventure Hero Theater Presents in the fun at game day and play board Learn about animals and how they each Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts games together. have unique abilities and important Join us as we watch your favorite heroes roles in nature. Meet frogs, bugs, birds, face off against the most dastardly Monday @ 3:30PM - 11/7 chinchillas and more. Everyone is villains. Today’s Movie: Batman Children’s Movie: Pokemon 4 Ever encouraged to participate in our version Unlimited: Animal Instincts Batman This month’s selection is ‘Pokémon 4 Ever’. of the Chicken Dance with a real live teams up with the Flash, Green Arrow, chicken. Enjoy a special surprise activity Nightwing, and Red Robin to save Thursdays @ 3PM - 11/10, 12/8 at the end of the show. Gotham City from Penguin’s cybernetic Pokemon Hour animal army. Children off all ages are welcome to join Saturdays @ 11AM - 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, an hour of all things Pokémon. You can 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/31 Thursday @ 2PM - 12/15 bring cards to play or electronics to play Saturday Crafts Pete the Cat Has a Book About That! Pokémon Go, but it is not required. Join us for a craft every Saturday Preschoolers and their caregivers will between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. Children hear some Pete the Cat stories and do a Mondays @ 6:30PM - 11/14, 12/12 must be accompanied by an adult. related activity. Pajama Storytime Toddlers, preschoolers, and early Monday @ 4PM - 11/7 Queens Village elementary age children and their Super Adventure Hero Theater Presents 94-11 217 Street, 718-776-6800 caregivers are welcome to enjoy story Lego Star Wars: The New Yoda Chronicles time at our Queens Village Branch. Be Join us as we watch your favorite heroes Mondays @ 2:30PM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, sure to wear your PJs. face off against the most dastardly 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19; Tuesdays @ villains. Today’s Movie: Lego Star Wars: 2:30PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, Wednesday @ 4:30PM - 11/16 The New Yoda Chronicles . 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27; Wednesdays @ Tween Book Team: Secret Coders 2:30PM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, This month’s Tween Book Team selection Wednesday @ 4PM - 11/16 12/14, 12/21, 12/28; Thursdays @ 2:30PM is Gene Luen Yang’s, ‘Secret Coders’. You’ve Got to be Joking! - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, Please, have the book read and be ready School-aged kids will share their favorite 12/29; Fridays @ 2:30PM - 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, to discuss! Ages 10-15. jokes and riddles, and sample more from 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 the library’s collection. Prizes will be Homework Help Thursday @ 4PM - 11/17 given to all participants. Those under 8 Elementary age children can come into How to Make a Prezi years must bring an adult. our Queens Village branch for homework Children ages 10 to 15 will learn the help with one of our volunteers. basics of making a Prezi Presentation Thursday @ 4PM - 11/17 online. A functioning email address is The Fitness Experience with Mr. Chris Tuesdays @ 4:30PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, required for this website. This educational performance includes 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27

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Monday @ 4PM - 11/21 Mondays @ 4PM - 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 to join us each week for a literary themed Thanksgiving Crafts Movie Mondays game of bingo. A parent or guardian must Children off all ages are welcome to Join us for Movie Mondays. Every week be present. make Thanksgiving crafts. children’s movies will be shown in the program room. Children between 5-12 Tuesdays @ 4PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, Monday @ 3:30PM - 12/5 years old are welcome. Parents and other 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 Children’s Movie: Finding Dory adult caregivers are also welcome. Jeopardy This month’s selection is ‘Finding Dory’. Children ages 7 to 12 years old are invited Rego Park to join us for an exciting kid’s version Wednesday @ 4:30PM - 12/7 91-41 63 Drive, 718-459-5140 of the trivia game Jeopardy. A parent or Super Readers: I Survived the guardian must be present. Bombing at Pearl Harbor, 1941 Tuesday @ 10:15AM - 11/1 This month’s Super Reader’s Book Club Toddler Learning Center Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, selection is Lauren Tarchis’, “I Survived See “Astoria”, 11/2. 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 the Bombing at Pearl Harbor, 1941”. For Family Playtime children ages 7-11. Richmond Hill Children aged 1 to 4 years old are invited 118-14 Hillside Avenue, 718-849-7150 to an hour of unstructured play. A parent Thursday @ 4PM - 12/15 or caregiver must be present. Winter Crafts Mondays @ 3:30PM - 11/7 - 12/26, Children of all ages are welcome to Tuesdays @ 3:30PM - 11/1 - 12/27, Wednesdays @ 4PM - 11/2 - 12/28 make winter crafts. Wednesdays @ 3:30PM - 11/2 - 12/28, Party Games Thursdays @ 3:30PM - 11/3 -12/29, Children ages 5 to 12 years old are invited Monday @ 4PM - 12/19 Fridays @ 3:30PM - 11/4 - 12/30 (except to play a different board game each week. Children’s Holiday Party 11/11), A parent or guardian must be present. Children of all ages are welcome to join Saturdays @ 3:30PM - 11/5 - 12/17 in the fun at our Queens Village Branch Lanyard Club Thursday @ 12:15PM - 11/3 Children’s Holiday Party. Teens and tweens make a lanyard Toddler Learning Center keychain or bracelet. See “Astoria”, 11/2. Wednesday @ 4:30PM - 12/21 Tween Book Team: Heat Wednesdays @ 11:30AM - 11/2 - 12/28 Thursday @ 1PM - 11/3 This month’s Tween Book Team Picture Book Time Toddler Learning Center Craft selection is Mike Lupica’s baseball See “Baisley Park”, 11/14. Children ages 18 to 38 months old are favorite, “Heat”. The club is for children invited to create a simple craft. A parent ages 10-15. Thursdays @ 1:15PM - 11/3 - 12/29 (except or guardian must be present. 11/24) Queensboro Hill Mother Goose Time Thursdays @ 3:30PM - 11/3 -12/29 (except 60-05 Main Street, 718-359-8332 See “Court Square”, 11/3. 11/24) Spelling Bee Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 12/7, 12/14, Fridays @ 11:30AM - 11/4 - 12/30 (except Children in 1st to 6th grades are invited 12/21, 12/28 11/11) to join us for a weekly spelling bee. A Mother Goose Time Toddler Time parent or guardian must be present. See “Court Square”, 11/3. See “Bay Terrace”, 11/2. Mondays @ 4PM - 11/7 -12/19, Wednesdays @ 11:30AM - 12/7, 12/14, Saturdays @ 11AM - 11/5 - 12/31 Thursdays @ 4PM - 11/3 -12/29 12/21, 12/28 Arts & Crafts Activity Legos Toddler Time Join us for Arts & Crafts fun every Children ages 5 to 12 years old are invited See “Bay Terrace”, 11/2. Saturday at 11 am! to create a Lego project using a different theme each week. A parent or guardian Wednesdays @ 12PM - 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, Wednesday @ 4PM - 12/7 must be present. 12/28 Wearable Art with D Cross Coloring Time Participants will create wearable art using Saturdays @ 10:30AM - 11/5 - 12/31 Join us for children’s coloring time. recycled books and other materials. Family StoryTime Children and their families are invited to Thursdays @ 4PM - 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, Ridgewood join us for songs, books, and parachute 12/22 20-12 Madison Street, 718-821-4770 play. A parent or other adult caregiver Craft Time must be present. Children ages 5-12 are welcome. Tuesdays @ 3PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, Toddlers may participate only if they’re 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 Mondays @ 11AM - 11/7 - 12/19 accompanied by a parent or other adult Book Bingo Mother Goose caregiver. Children ages 5 to 12 years old are invited Babies ages 6-18 months are invited to join us for nursery rhymes, books and 66 QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE Programs for Children singing. Caregivers must be present. together from picture books. Puzzles, South Ozone Park toys and music add to the fun. 128-16 Rockaway Blvd., 718-529-1660 Mondays @ 11:30AM - 11/7 - 12/19 Toddler Time Tuesdays @ 3:30PM - 11/8, 11/22, 12/6, 12/20 Tuesdays @ 4PM - 11/1, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, See “Bay Terrace”, 11/2. Crafty Tuesdays 12/6, 12/13, 12/20 Simple and fun crafts for kids. Every Arts and Crafts Mondays @ 12PM - 11/7 - 12/19 other Thursday in the Rochdale Village Children ages 5-12 have fun working on Toddler Craft meeting room. themed arts-and-crafts activities. Toddlers age 1-4 accompanied by a parent or guardian create a simple craft. Seaside Wednesdays @ 10:15AM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/30, 116-15 Rockaway Beach Blvd., 718-634-1876 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 Mondays @ 3PM - 11/7 - 12/19 Mother Goose Time Tell Us What You Read Today Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16 See “Court Square”, 11/3. Children are invited to share what books Toddler Learning Center they are currently reading. A parent or See “Astoria”, 11/2. Wednesdays @ 10:45AM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/30, guardian must be present. Ages 5 to 12. 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 South Hollis Toddler Time Thursdays @ 12:15PM - 11/10 - 12/29 204-01 Hollis Avenue, 718-465-6779 See “Bay Terrace”, 11/2. (except 11/24) Toddler Playtime Wednesdays @ 3PM - 11/2 - 12/28 St. Albans Toddlers and their caregivers are invited Multi-Cultural Homework Club 191-05 Linden Boulevard, 718-528-8196 to join us for 45 minutes of unstructured Homework help for any child who play. A parent or caregiver must be is native French, Creole, or Spanish- Thursday @ 4PM - 12/15 present. speaking. This program is thanks to the Christmas Tree Decorating Friends Group at South Hollis. It’s the season to decorate the Christmas Thursdays @ 1PM - 11/10 - 12/29 (except tree! Come join other children in 11/24) Wednesdays @ 4:30PM - 11/2, 11/23, 12/7, decorating the St. Albans Branch Toddler Craft 12/21 Christmas Tree. Toddlers are invited to make a simple Spelling Bee craft. A parent or guardian must be Kids participate in a Spelling Bee Steinway present. Competition. 21-45 31 Street, 718-728-1965

Fridays @ 4PM - 11/18, 12/16 Wednesdays @ 4:30PM - 11/2, 11/23, 12/7 Tuesdays @ 4PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, Crafternoons Kids Spelling Bee 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20 Children ages 5 to 12 years old are invited Kids participate in the Spelling Bee Kids Knit to make a seasonal craft. A parent or competition. Kids in grades 4-8 are invited to join the guardian must be present. knitting club. All levels welcome. Limited Wednesdays @ 4:30PM - 11/16, 11/30, supplies available. Fridays @ 4PM - 11/25, 12/30 12/14, 12/28 Children’s Movie Series Health Workshop Thursdays @ 5:30PM - 11/3, 12/1 Children ages 5-12 years old are invited Kids learn about the importance of Family Movie Time: Read the Book, to join us the last Friday of each month hygiene and healthy eating. See the Film! for a different children’s film. A parent or Read the book, watch the movie and guardian must be present. Fridays @ 4:30PM - 11/18, 12/2, 12/16 decide which you like best. See website Kids Film for details. Rochdale Village Movies for kids! 169-09 137 Avenue, 718-723-4440 Fridays @ 10:30AM - 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, Wednesdays @ 4:30PM - 11/23, 12/21 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, Kids Arts and Crafts Toddler Movements 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 Kids create and design different seasonal Singing and dancing with your toddlers Story Time arts and crafts. at Steinway Library, registration Join us at Rochdale Village library for required. stories, songs, crafts and lots of fun. For South Jamaica children up to the age of 4 with parent/ 108-41 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., 718-739-4088 Fridays @ 11:15AM - 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/16, caregiver. 12/23, 12/30 Saturdays @ 1PM - 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 Toddler Movements II Fridays @ 10:30AM - 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, Project Art Singing and dancing with your toddlers 12/16, 12/23 A Project Art leader will teach your child at Steinway Library, registration Read-to-Me how to create wonderful artwork. required. Children, ages 0-5, along with their parent/caregiver, are invited to read November/December 2016 67 November / December 2016

Mondays @ 10:30AM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, Windsor Park Thursdays @ 4PM - 11/17, 12/15 11/28, 12/19 79-50 Bell Boulevard, 718-468-8300 Monthly Crafts Story Time Every month there is a different craft Short stories, nursing rhymes and Tuesdays @ 4PM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, project idea. Come have fun and be creative! fingerplays for 2 - 4 years old children. 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 Lego Building Club (6 years and up Woodhaven Mondays @ 11AM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, Be creative! Make exciting Lego creations! 85-41 Forest Parkway, 718-849-1010 11/28, 12/19 Simple Crafts Wednesdays @ 10:15AM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, Tuesdays @ 10:30AM - 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, Easy and simple crafts for 2-4 years 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13 old children. Mother Goose Kickoff to Kindergarten 7-23 month-old babies are welcome. During 8 weekly sessions, library staff Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 11/9, 11/16, and early childhood teachers will “teach” 11/23, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 Wednesdays @ 11AM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, and “coach” parents and caregivers how Baby & Me 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 to use book-reading, games, and hands- Nursing rhymes, simple movements Toddler Time on activities to help build the most for 6 - 20 months old young children. See “Bay Terrace”, 11/2. important language skills. Registration starts Tuesday Oct 11. Sunnyside Wednesdays @ 4PM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 43-06 Greenpoint Ave., 718-784-3033 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 Saturday @ 11AM - 11/5 Children’s Knitting Club Musical Story Time Wednesdays @ 10AM - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, Instruction will be provided to beginners. Visit the land of musical make believe 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 Please bring your own needles and yarn. and have fun with dancing, stories, Toddler Time balloons, and glowsticks! See “Bay Terrace”, 11/2. Wednesday @ 4PM - 11/2 Spelling Bee - Fall 2016 Saturday @ 2PM - 11/5 Fridays @ 11AM - 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, Join us for our Fall 2016 Spelling Bee. Saturday Craft 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 Children from 3rd - 6th grade are invited Make a craft and smile! Mother Goose Time to participate and have fun. Prizes will be See “Court Square”, 11/3. given to winners. Woodside 54-22 Skillman Avenue, 718-429-4700 Saturday @ 3PM - 11/5 Thursday @ 4PM - 11/3 Zumba for Kids Meet Robin Newmann, Author of “The Tuesday @ 10:30AM - 11/1 Join us for a fun dance-based exercise, Case of the Missing Carrot Cake” Toddler Learning Center designed just for kids! Meet the children’s author Robin Newman See “Astoria”, 11/2. as she reads her book “The Case of the Saturday @ 3PM - 11/19 Missing Carrot Cake” and do an exciting Wednesday @ 3:30PM - 11/2 Frogs, Bugs & Animals Show activity! Ages 5-9. Historical Social Dances of Harlem Learn about animals and how they Presented by the Apollo Theater each have unique abilities and Fridays @ 4PM - 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, History comes to life! Students learn important roles in nature. Meet frogs, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 the classic dances of Harlem’s Savoy bugs, birds, chinchillas and more. Board Games and Chess (5-12 years) Ballroom; the “Lindy Hop”, “Shorty Everyone is encouraged to participate Find your game partners and have fun with George” and the “Suzy Q”. in our version of the Chicken Dance different kinds of board games, including chess. with a real live chicken. Enjoy a Tuesday @ 4PM - 11/15 special surprise activity at the end of Mondays @ 4PM - 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, The Color of Frida Puppet Show the show. 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 In this colorful one-woman show, Frida Chess Club (6 years and up) tells the stories behind her most famous Whitestone Instruction will be provided to beginners. paintings with the use of puppets and 151-10 14 Road, 718-767-8010 songs. For ages 6 to 10. Thursdays @ 4PM - 11/10, 12/8, 12/22 Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 11/2, 11/9 Storytime and Crafts (3-6 years) Wednesday @ 3:30PM - 12/14 Mother Goose Time Enjoy a story read by our Children’s Manga Comic Book See “Court Square”, 11/3. librarian and then work on a craft based on Learn about Japanese and American the story. comic styles. Create your own Manga Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 11/16, 11/23, comics! 11/30, 12/7, 12/14 Toddler Learning Center See “Astoria”, 11/2.

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