QUEENS LIBRARY MAGAZINE MARCH/APRIL 2016 ­ VOLUME 2, ISSUE NO. 2

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QUEENSLIBRARY.ORG A Message from the Interim President and CEO The banner on the front cover says it all. New York City is deciding its budget for the next fiscal year, including the funding for our public libraries. Mayor Bill de Blasio, Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Finance Committee Chair Julissa Ferreras-Copeland, Cultural Queens Library Magazine Affairs and Libraries Committee Chair Jimmy Van Bramer, A Queens Library Publication Subcommittee on Libraries Chair Andy King, and the New York City Council made a historic investment in our city’s libraries 89-11 Merrick Boulevard last year. Their support allowed us to deliver more materials, Jamaica, NY 11432 programs, and services for the people of Queens, and provide queenslibrary.org six-day service at every community library—and you’ve seen that investment pay off! Produced by: Queens Library This year, we need your help to preserve the gains we’ve made, and to ask that our elected Marketing and Communications officials provide the funding needed to ensure that students, seniors, veterans, families, and all Queens’s residents have the collections, services, and educational resources they Editors: need to succeed. There were over 40 million visits to New York City’s libraries last year— Yves H. Etheart more visits than to all of the City’s museums and sports teams combined—but demand Gini Wallace continues to exceed our current capacity for adult literacy classes, afterschool services, and technology training. Layout and Design: Mingzhen Li With more investment in the city’s libraries, we can continue to be a key partner for New Vincent Sgaglione Yorkers in the fight against inequality. We can help Queens’s families bridge the digital divide with more access to computers and better Wi-Fi at our community libraries. We can Please contact the Editor continue to offer the successful STACKS afterschool program, and expand it to more library with any questions or concerns. locations. And we can provide more educational opportunities for everyone from children and their caregivers to teens and young adults. E-mail: [email protected] Over the coming months, you will have many chances to speak to Mayor de Blasio and members of the New York City Council about the importance of libraries. You made your Phone: voices heard last year, and we are so thankful for your 718-990-0859 support. I hope you will join us this year and let the City know that they need to keep investing in libraries, and keep enriching lives in Queens! Bridget Quinn-Carey

Admission is free to all programs. Some programs require preregistration. facebook.com/queenslibrarynyc Please preregister with the library where the event is taking place, or sign up at twitter.com/queenslibrary queenslibrary.org/events if online registration is offered. instagram.com/queenslibrary Programs are subject to change without notice, and some may not appear in this magazine. For the most up-to-date listings, call the library where an event is plus.google.com/+queenslibrary taking place, or go to queenslibrary.org/events. queenslibrary.tumblr.com Get our Biweekly Newsletter, with highlights of upcoming programs and events, and links to full listings, in your email inbox. Go to queenslibrary.org and click on Signup for Updates at the top right side of the page. Back cover - Jackson Heights Staff Sign-language interpretation is available by request for most library programs. Call Special Services at least two weeks in advance at Front line: Jacqueline Valeno, Runa Begum, 718-990-0853; TTY 718-990-0809. Please note that Queens Library will try to Morya Haughton, Ellen Kessler, Erica Bresler, accommodate your sign-language interpretation needs; however, this service may Indira Shitty, Fariha Salsabil, Jacqueline Doganges, not be available for all programs. Laura Czerwinski and Weiqing Dai. All Queens Library locations, with the exception of Astoria, Glendale, and Queens Back line: Yanira Michaud, Polina Davydov, Village, are fully or partially accessible to the handicapped. For more details on George Arbeitman, Michael Collazo, Joseph Faust, handicapped accessibility, visit queenslibrary.org or inquire at your local library. Monique Adeobe and Joseph Sieh. Events

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ARVERNE BELLEROSE Saturday @ 3:00PM - 3/19 312 Beach 54 Street, 718-634-4784 250-06 Hillside Avenue, Celebrate Greek-American Heritage Saturday @ 3:00PM - 3/12 718-831-8644 Month with Agapitos and Bobby Hip Hop: Classic Hip Hop Thursday @ 1:30PM - 3/10 Agapitos Magkanaris and Bobby Sampelidis Meet hip hop violinist and lyricist Shayshahn Lincoln Center Local Screening: will perform traditional and contemporary MacPherson and enjoy a live performance as Unsung Carolyn Leigh Greek music, including rebetiko, an he plays a variety of classical hip hop songs. See “Bayside,” 3/12. underground music that began in the early 1900s; entekhno, a westernized, BAY TERRACE Saturdays @ 2:00PM - 3/19, 4/16 orchestral form of rebetiko that arose in the 18-36 Bell Blvd., 718-423-7004 Saturday Family Movie 1950s; and laika, the mainstream music of Saturday @ 2:00PM - 4/2 Adults, teens, and children accompanied contemporary Greece. Salsa and Tango Mix by parents are invited to our screenings Experience the beauty, passion, and of these family-friendly films: CAMBRIA HEIGHTS sensuality of tango with Argentine salsa and 3/19-“Minions” (2015, PG); 4/16-“Inside 218-13 Linden Blvd., 718-528-3535 tango dancers Anna Gordeychuk and Jose Out” (2015, PG). Saturday @ 3:00PM - 4/9 Fluk and the melodic guitar and vocals of The Atomic World of Jazz Horacio Laguna. BRIARWOOD Enjoy the Jazz Big Band standards of 85-12 Main Street, 718-658-1680 legendary artists such as Louis Armstrong, BAYSIDE Saturday @ 1:00PM - 3/12 Duke Ellington, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, 214-20 Northern Blvd., 718-229-1834 Family Movie: “Goosebumps” and Sammy Davis, Jr. Mondays @ 6:00PM If you’re a fan of the books, you’ll Chess Club probably enjoy this family-friendly CENTRAL LIBRARY Players age 8 and up learn chess and spooky thriller, too! (2015, PG) 89-11 Merrick Blvd., 718-990-0778 compete against each other. All levels are Fridays @ 4:30PM - 3/4, 3/11, 3/18 welcome. BROAD CHANNEL Knitting 101 (Prereg.) 16-26 Cross Bay Blvd., 718-318-4943 Learn the basics in this series of classes: Saturday @ 2:30PM - 3/12 Saturdays @ 1:30PM - 3/12, 3/19 how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off. All Lincoln Center Local Screening: DJ School 101 supplies are provided. Space is limited. Unsung Carolyn Leigh This 2-session workshop, taught by The legendary lyricist behind the songs an industry professional, will cover Saturday @ 3:00PM - 3/5 “Witchcraft” and “Young at Heart” and everything an aspiring DJ needs to A Saturday Afternoon with Jazz Trumpet several Broadway musicals is celebrated learn, from equipment setup and basic Virtuoso Shareef Clayton by 10 dynamic performers and a trio of DJing techniques, to running a live Shareef Clayton’s 2012 album, “Multiverse,” musicians presenting 20 little-known melodic performance and creating accessible was nominated for a Grammy. He performs gems. video content. regularly with Melody Gardot, Bobby Sanabria, and The Duke Ellington Orchestra, Saturday @ 2:30PM - 4/9 BROADWAY and has also performed with Stevie Wonder, Lincoln Center Local Screening: 40-20 Broadway, 718-721-2462 The Roots, Rubén Blades, and many others. Jason Isbell - Moving Forward Saturday @ 3:00PM - 3/5 Sunday @ 3:00PM - 3/6 Jason Isbell and his band stay true to their Grupo Rebolu Sunday Concerts @ Central: Kongo - southern roots and display his exquisite This Afro-Colombian musical ensemble Spiritual Drums, Songs, and Dance of Haiti songwriting. promotes the rich musical traditions of Explore Haitian culture in a program that their ancestors, the African descendants uses traditional instruments dating back Saturday @ 3:00PM - 4/16 of Colombia’s Caribbean coast. to pre-slavery times, and enjoy dance and Roots of American Pop From traditional songs to original songs rooted in African heritage, blended Robert Ross & The Jazz-Manian Devils play compositions, Rebolu’s repertoire with a cappella and percussion and acoustic a variety of influential blues, jazz, gospel, is loaded with energy, history, and accents. country, and rock ’n’ roll selections and tie danceability. them together into American roots music. March/April 2016 Queens Library Magazine 17 Sunday @ 2:00PM - 3/13 Monday @ 6:00PM - 3/7 Sunday @ 2:00PM - 3/6 Open Mic for Poets Star Wars and Trading Cards with The Beauty of Guqin (in Chinese) Jee Leong Koh is the author of four books Robert Conte The Guqin, or “ancient stringed instrument,” of poems and a book of poetic essays. Pop-culture expert Robert V. Conte will is also called “the father of Chinese music.” His latest book, “Steep Tea,” was named discuss how he turned his love for comic Members of the New York Guqin Association a “Financial Times” Best Book of 2015, books, monster movies, and rock music will review the history of the instrument LL AGES and a poem from the book was selected into a 30-year career and discuss his and perform some famous pieces. For more A as Poem of the Week in “The Guardian.” next project, the graphic-novel memoir information in English and Chinese, call 718- His work has been shortlisted for the “Rebuilding Robert.” Light refreshments 990-8569. Singapore Literature Prize and translated will be served. Seating is first come, first into Japanese, Chinese, and Russian. served. Saturday @ 1:30PM - 3/12 Irish Music Concert with Celtic Cross Saturday @ 3:00PM - 3/19 EAST ELMHURST Celtic Cross is a legendary New York City Liaisons: Re-imagining Sondheim from 95-06 Astoria Blvd., 718-424-2619 7-piece band fronted by Kathleen Fee and her the Piano with Anthony de Mare Saturday @ 1:30PM - 3/12 brothers John and Kenny Vesey. The band Anthony de Mare will perform songs In Celebration of Women’s History puts music together in a very unique way, from his new CD, “Liaisons.” His virtuosic Month: Annette A. Aguilar & combining traditional Celtic sounds with sassy performances have been praised in “The Stringbeans Latin Brazilian Band pop, alt-country, and funk. New York Times,” and he has inspired the This Latin-Brazilian ensemble sets creation of over 60 new works by some of Afro-Cuban and Brazilian melodies Sunday @ 2:00PM - 3/13 today’s most distinguished artists. to jazz, folk, flamenco, and classical International Resource Center presents the arrangements. Sound of Japanese Fusion and Beyond Sunday @ 3:00PM - 4/3 Featuring the koto, a traditional Japanese Sunday Concerts @ Central: FAR ROCKAWAY stringed instrument, this concert will present the essential music of WaFoo. Three guest NYC Nomad Ensemble 1637 Central Ave., 718-327-2549 Four master musicians—flamenco Saturday @ 1:30PM - 3/12 players from Musical Chairs Chamber guitarist Arturo Martínez, percussionist Ensemble will perform Japanese fusion music Hip Hop: Classic Hip Hop Dan Kurfirst, Tom Chess on oud and Ney See “Arverne,” 3/12. with a classical flavor. flute, and Salieu Suso on kora—take you on a musical journey from northwest Wednesday @ 6:30PM - 3/23 Africa across the strait through Andalusia FLUSHING Lincoln Center Local Screening: and into Spain. 41-17 Main Street, 718-661-1200 Richard Tucker Centennial Opera Gala Saturday @ 1:30PM - 3/5 The 2013 Gala celebrated the centennial of International Resource Center beloved tenor Richard Tucker’s birth with CORONA Presents Music from North Africa and 38-23 104 Street, 718-426-2844 performances from many of the world’s the Middle East greatest voices. Saturday @ 3:30PM - 3/5 Dahka Band infuses traditional music Mario the Magician from Algeria, Nigeria, and Turkey with Saturday @ 1:30PM - 4/2 Mario the Magician performs a variety rock and funk to create a truly new Folk Music Concert of magic tricks that encourage kids sound. At this concert, the band will with Ed and Carol Nicodemi to discover their artistic spirit in a fun, perform original compositions, jazz, and accessible way. Acclaimed performers Ed and Carol Nicodemi traditional music from North Africa and have been cited as Artists of the Month by Middle East. Saturday @ 3:00PM - 4/2 “Queens Gazette,” “Queens Tribune,” and “Bayside Times.” They have expanded their Ida y Vuelta Sunday @ 2:00PM - 3/6 Experience the flamenco songs of Ida y repertoire to include favorite acoustic guitar- Classical Piano Concert with Albert Vuelta that were influenced by the rhythms based songs from the folk era. Zak and melodies of the former Spanish Albert Zak, Ph.D., will perform the Monday @ 6:00PM - 4/4 American colonies and Spain itself. music of Sergei Rachmaninoff. “Études- Queens Library Public Budget Hearing Tableaux,” Op. 33 and Op. 39, and DOUGLASTON/LITTLE NECK Queens Library is presenting its budget “Preludes,” Op. 23 and Op. 32 are priorities for Fiscal Year 2017. Please join us to 249-01 Northern Blvd., 718-225-8414 considered among the most demanding Mondays @ 3:30PM let us know what is important to you. You can pieces in the virtuoso piano repertoire. sign up on site to speak for 3 minutes and/or Knit and Crochet Club (Prereg.) Dr. Zak will perform selections from submit comments in writing or online before Adults, teens, and kids of all levels are both. welcome. Bring your own yarn, needles May 4. Go to queenslibrary.org to learn more. and ideas. Space is limited.

18 Queens Library Magazine March/April 2016 Saturday @ 3:00PM - 3/19

FOREST HILLS HOLLIS A Music of Latin America and Spain

108-19 71 Ave., 718-268-7934 202-05 Hillside Ave., 718-465-7355 LL AGES Saturday @ 3:00PM - 3/12 Saturday @ 2:30PM - 3/12 See “Jackson Heights,” 3/12. The Con Brio Ensemble presents Bollywood Dance with NYC Bhangra From Baroque to Impressionism Dance Company Tuesday @ 3:00PM - 4/26 This concert features works by Bach, The company performs various styles of Teatro SEA presents “The Colors of Beethoven, Debussy, De Falla, and Indian dance fused with Bollywood music. Frida” others performed by violinist Alexander The entire family will enjoy this colorful, Meshibovsky, oboist Alan Hollander, HOWARD BEACH bilingual one-woman show in which Frida pianist Diana Mittler-Battipaglia, and 92-06 156 Ave., 718-641-7086 Kahlo tells the stories behind her famous soprano Osceola Davis. Saturdays @ 11:00AM - 3/12, 3/19 paintings using puppets and songs. DJ School 101 FRESH MEADOWS See “Broad Channel,” Saturdays. MASPETH 193-20 Horace Harding Expressway Monday @ 3:00PM - 3/14 69-70 Grand Ave., 718-639-5228 718-454-7272 Fill Our Staplers Day Wednesday @ 3:00PM - 3/16 Monday @ 2:00PM - 4/25 Today is Fill Our Stapler Day! Yes, really! Bring Movie: “The Good Dinosaur” Lincoln Center Local Screening: your stapler to the library, and we’ll fill it up A dinosaur makes a human friend and Richard Tucker Centennial Opera with multi-colored staples! learns the power of confronting fear. Gala (2015, PG) See “Flushing,” 3/23 Friday @ 3:30PM - 3/18 Family Movie Afternoon MCGOLDRICK GLEN OAKS “Jurassic World” 155-06 Roosevelt Ave. (off Northern 256-04 Union Turnpike, A new park opens where the old one was, Blvd.) 718-461-1616 718-831-8636 and things go wrong again. (2015, PG-13). Saturday @ 1:00PM - 3/5 Saturday @ 2:30PM - 3/19 Mario the Magician Salsa and Tango Mix JACKSON HEIGHTS See “Corona,” 3/5. See “Bay Terrace,” 4/2. 35-51 81 Street, 718-899-2500 Saturday @ 3:00PM - 3/12 NORTH HILLS Tuesday and Wednesday @ 2:00PM Music of Latin America and Spain 57-04 Marathon Pkwy., 718-225-3550 4/26, 4/27 Experience the rhythms of samba, bolero, Saturday @ 2:30PM - 3/12 Spring Break Family Movies flamenco, and Sephardic music with vocalist Live Animals with Ranger Eric Powers Enjoy a family movie during spring Barbara Martinez and the foremost guitarist of Ranger Eric will display live animals and a break: 4/26-“The Walk” (2015, PG) PG; flamenco, Arturo Martinez. variety of animal artifacts. 4/27-“Hotel Transylvania 2” (2015, PG). LAURELTON PENINSULA GLENDALE 134-26 225 Street, 718-528-2822 92-25 Rockaway Beach Blvd. 78-60 73 Place, 718-821-4980 Saturday @ 3:00PM - 3/5 718-634-1110 Thursdays @ 3:30PM - 3/3, 4/7 Natalie Cole Tribute Saturdays @ 10:00AM Origami Vocalist Stacia Hobdy pays tribute to the Knitting Club Learn the ancient Japanese art of paper- musical giant with some of her best loved Join an active knitting group. All levels of folding. Create beautiful boxes, flowers, songs from R&B, soul, blues, and jazz. knitters are welcome. stars, and animals using just paper and your imagination. All ages welcome. Saturday @ 1:00PM - 3/19, 4/16 Saturdays @ 2:00PM - 3/5, 4/2 Monthly Movie Share Your Creative Work Saturday @ 2:30PM - 3/12 We will screen: 3/19-“The Lorax” (2012, PG); Read your fiction, essays, or poetry. Sing Salsa and Tango Mix 4/16-“Wall-E” (2008, G) or play a non-electric instrument. Screen See “Bay Terrace,” 4/2. a video you made, or display your art. LEFRAK CITY Performances are 5 minutes, followed Saturday @ 3:00PM - 3/19 98-30 57 Ave., 718-592-7677 by a 5-minute Q&A. Content must be Ray Brass Band Saturday @ 2:00PM - 3/5 appropriate for all ages. The fierce and seductive music of the Plaza Theatrical Productions Presents Balkans take center stage with the Raya “The Wizard of Oz” Saturdays @ 3:30PM - 3/12, 3/19 Brass Band and its energetic brand of Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, DJ School 101 soul-shaking, border-defying dance and the Cowardly Lion in this sure-to-please See “Broad Channel,” Saturdays. music. production complete with the music of the MGM movie.

March/April 2016 Queens Library Magazine 19 Thursday @ 5:00PM - 3/31 Saturday @ 3:00PM - 3/5 ROSEDALE Celebrate Women’s History Month Plaza Theatrical Productions 144-20 243 Street, 718-528-8490 Who Am I? presents “Charlotte’s Web” Tuesdays @ 4:00PM Test your knowledge of great women in The entire family will enjoy this staged Chess for All history. The host will read or act out quotes version of the classic children’s All levels are welcome, including beginners. or passages about famous women, and tale featuring Wilbur, the pig; Fern, LL AGES participants will guess who they are. the girl who understands what Saturdays @ 2:00PM - 3/12, 3/26, 4/9, 4/30 A animals say; Templeton, the rat; the Family Movie Friday @ 1:00PM - 4/22 Zuckerman family; the Arables; and the We screen films appropriate for all ages. Earth Day Celebration extraordinary spider, Charlotte. Create your own garden. Environmental tips Saturday @ 1:00PM - 3/19 will be provided. Everyone is welcome! Saturday @ 3:00PM - 3/19 Celebrate the Month of Francophonie Bollywood Dance with the NYC with the Music of Prince Guetjens POMONOK Bhangra Dance Company and Tayno 158-21 Jewel Avenue, 718-591-4343 See “Hollis,” 3/12. Enjoy the appealing sounds of Haiti Saturday @ 2:30PM - 3/19 performed by musician, singer, and Live Animals with Ranger Eric Powers Saturday @ 3:00PM - 4/30 composer Prince Guetjens and his backup See “North Hills,” 3/12. Mario the Magician musicians, Tayno. See “Corona,” 3/5. POPPENHUSEN Saturday @ 3:00PM - 3/19 121-23 14 Ave., 718-359-1102 RIDGEWOOD Natalie Cole Tribute Saturdays @ 11:00AM and 3:00PM - 3/5-3/26 20-12 Madison Street, 718-821-4770 See “Laurelton,” 3/5. Saturday Craft Days Saturday @ 3:00PM - 3/5 Our Saturday craft programs are fun for the Salsa and Tango Mix ST. ALBANS whole family. Children under 10 must be See “Bay Terrace,” 4/2. 191-05 Linden Blvd., 718-528-8196 accompanied by an adult. Saturday @ 3:00PM - 3/12 Saturday @ 2:30PM - 3/12 Natalie Cole Tribute QUEENS VILLAGE Lincoln Center Local Screening: See “Laurelton,” 3/5. 94-11 217 Street, 718-776-6800 Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell Saturday @ 3:00PM - 3/26 Enjoy Emmylou’s silver-voiced SOUTH HOLLIS interpretations of traditional and Live Animals with Ranger Eric Powers 204-01 Hollis Avenue, 718-465-6779 See “North Hills,” 3/12. contemporary songs. With Crowell, the Friday @ 10:00AM - 3/4 Grammy-winning duo present a fresh Dress in Blue Day approach to country music. QUEENSBORO HILL Today is Dress in Blue Day, created to promote awareness about colon cancer. 60-05 Main Street, 718-359-8332 Saturday @ 2:30PM - 4/9 Wednesdays @ 3:00PM Wear blue to the library and get a small Lincoln Center Local Screening: treat! Pictionary for All Rosanne Cash, The Lone Bellow, Have fun developing your visual skills with Buddy Miller, and Jim Lauderdale Pictionary, a game for the whole family! Fridays @ 10:00AM - 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25 Enjoy a great country, blues,and indie South Hollis Pirate Radio rock concert. REGO PARK Every Friday we host a radio show with DJ Big Daddy Hubcaps featuring music, guests, 91-41 63 Drive, 718-459-5140 Saturday @ 3:00PM - 4/16 and more! Can’t make it to the library? Listen Saturday @ 3:00PM - 3/5 The Bobby Guitar Rock & Roll Review online at mixlr.com/southhollis. From Sinatra to Motown Enjoy this cross section of rock ‘n’ roll Vocalists Suzanne Lofaso and Vincent hits from the 1950s to the 1970s. Mondays @ 5:00PM - 3/7-3/28 Roccaro span decades of pop music, from Table Tennis Club Sinatra and the Big Band era to classic rock. ROCHDALE VILLAGE Do you like table tennis? Play at the library! 169-09 137 Ave., 718-723-4440 If you beat the Manager, you’ll get a cookie! RICHMOND HILL Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 118-14 Hillside Ave., 718-849-7150 4:00PM - 4/18, 4/19, 4/20 Monday @ 6:15PM - 3/21 Saturday @ 2:00PM - 3/5 Saturdays @ 2:00PM - 4/23, 4/30 World Poetry Day Open Mic Movie: “Raiders of the Lost Ark” DJ School 101 We will celebrate World Poetry Day with an Adults and children with parents or See “Broad Channel,” Saturdays. Open Mic for anyone who wants to participate. caregivers are invited to see this classic film. Read your own poems or recite favorites! (1981, PG)

20 Queens Library Magazine March/April 2016 Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 3/30 SUNNYSIDE Saturday @ 1:00PM - 4/9 A “Jeopardy!” Anniversary Game Lincoln Center Local Screening:

43-06 Greenpoint Ave., LL AGES The television show premiered on this day in 718-784-3033 New York Philharmonic Opening Gala 1964! We will celebrate with a game! Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 3/23 with Itzhak Perlman Lincoln Center Local Screening: World-renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman Saturday @ 2:30PM - 4/2 Shaina Taub joins the Philharmonic to perform his Live Animals with Ranger Eric Powers Singer, actress, and songwriter Shaina favorites. See “North Hills,” 3/12. Taub is one of theater’s most prominent rising stars.This concert was filmed in Saturday @ 10:00AM - 4/30 SOUTH JAMAICA March 2015. Mother’s Day Craft Fair and Flea Market 108-41 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., 718-739-4088 Friends of Windsor Park Library invite you Saturday @ 2:00PM - 3/12 Saturday @ 3:00PM - 4/16 to our annual indoor/outdoor fair and flea Lincoln Center Local Screening: New York Discover Edible Insects market. It’s a great place to find gifts for all Philharmonic Gala with Yo-Yo Ma Bugs are a source of nutrition in many the moms in your life. Interested in being a Enjoy a broadcast of the New York cultures, and now the U.N. is promoting vendor? Call 347-650-1620 for information. Philharmonic featuring music director Alan them as food for the world’s growing Gilbert and special guest cello soloist Yo-Yo population. Learn which New York- WOODHAVEN Ma. Light refreshments will be served. area insects are edible and hear more 85-41 Forest Parkway, 718-849-1010 “bugged out” ideas about insects as Fridays @ 4:00PM - 3/4 - 4/1 Saturday @ 2:00PM - 4/9 food. Samples may be available for Game Day Lincoln Center Local Screening: adventurous eaters! All ages are invited to play board games! Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Enjoy an all-Mozart program featuring the Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 4/27 Saturdays @ 3:00PM - 3/5, 3/26 exquisite “Piano Trio in B-flat major, K. 502”; Lincoln Center Local Screening: Chess Time the charming “Horn Quintet in E-flat major, K. Hurray for the Riff Raff Play a challenging game of chess! 407”; and the exuberant “Viola Quintet in C This band, which has performed at major.” Light refreshments will be served. the acclaimed Newport Folk Festival, Saturday @ 3:00PM - 3/12 combines rock and pop with honky- Plaza Theatrical Productions Presents SOUTH OZONE PARK tonk, swamp pop, and blues for a “The Wizard of Oz” 128-16 Rockaway Blvd., 718-529-1660 wholly unique sound. See “Lefrak City,” 3/5. Mondays @ 5:00PM Family Movie Night WINDSOR PARK Saturday @ 3:00PM - 4/9 Enjoy a family-friendly movie! Bring popcorn! 79-50 Bell Blvd., 718-468-8300 Salsa and Tango Mix Saturday @ 3:00PM - 3/5 See “Bay Terrace,” 4/2. STEINWAY Children’s Movie Time: “Inside Out” 21-45 31 Street, 718-728-1965 Emotions run wild in the mind of a WOODSIDE Mondays @ 8:00AM (except 4/4) little girl whose family moves from the 54-22 Skillman Ave., 718-429-4700 Drop-Off Your Food Scraps with Midwest to San Francisco. (2015, PG) Fridays @ 4:00PM NYC Compost Project Chess Club with New York Cares Drop off your food waste with the NYC Compost Saturday @ 1:00PM - 3/12 All levels are welcome. Project hosted by Big Reuse. We accept fruit and Lincoln Center Local Screening: vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, filters, paper Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Saturday @ 3:00PM - 4/9 tea bags, bread, grains, egg shells, nutshells, Center Plaza Theatrical Productions Presents corncobs, food-soiled paper towels, paper See “South Jamaica,” 4/9. “The Wizard of Oz” napkins, beans, flour, spices, and cut or dried See “Lefrak City,” 3/5. flowers. Please do not bring meat or fish scraps, Saturday @ 2:00PM - 4/2 cheese or dairy products, and fats, grease, oil, or From Sinatra to Motown Saturday @ 2:00PM - 4/23 oily foods. See “Rego Park,” 3/5. Mario the Magician See “Corona,” 3/5.

March/April 2016 Queens Library Magazine 21 FREE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX COUNSELING FOR LOW-INCOME OLDER ADULTS COUNSELORS TRAINED BY THE IRS WILL HELP YOU COMPLETE YOUR 2015 PERSONAL INCOME TAX RETURN.

This is an IRS Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program, which offers free tax help for taxpayers, particularly those who are age 50 and older. Volunteers are required to assist low-income seniors over age 50 before serving younger individuals or those with higher incomes, who will be served if time permits. Generally, the minimum time needed to complete a return is one hour.

TAXPAYERS MUST BRING:

Proof of identification (photo ID) Social Security cards for you, your spouse, and dependents or a Social Security number verification letter issued by the Social Security Administration An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter for you, your spouse, and your dependents if you do not have a Social Security number Birth dates for you, your spouse, and dependents listed on the tax return Wage and earning statements (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, 1099-Misc) from all employers Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099-Int, 1099 DIV, 1099B) A copy of last year’s federal and state returns A voided personal check or other proof of bank account routing and account numbers Total paid for daycare providers and the daycare provider’s tax identifying number, such as a Social Security number or Employer Identification Number Forms 1095-A, B or C (Affordable Health Care Statements) Your spouse, if you are filing a married-filing-joint tax return, so that both spouses can sign the required forms

This is a walk-in, e-file, tax-assistance program. Help is available first come, first served. No appointments will be accepted.

As part of its role as an information center, Queens Library presents programs of interest to the community. The Library does not vouch for the accuracy of 22informationQueens disseminated Library duringMagazine such programs March/April and assumes 2016 no responsibility for any statements made. Views expressed are those of the speaker alone. FREE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX COUNSELING FOR LOW-INCOME OLDER ADULTS

AUBURNDALE GLEN OAKS JACKSON HEIGHTS POMONOK Tuesdays, Mar. 1 - Apr. 12 Thursdays, Mar. 3 - Apr. 14 Tuesdays, Mar. 1 - Apr. 12 Mondays, Mar. 7 - Apr. 11 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. 25-55 Francis Lewis Boulevard 256-04 Union Turnpike Thursdays, Mar. 3 - Apr. 14 158-21 Jewel Avenue 718-352-2027 718-831-8636 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Flushing 35-51 81 Street 718-591-4343 BELLEROSE HILLCREST 718-899-2500 Tuesdays, Mar. 1 - Apr. 12 Mondays, Mar. 7 - Apr. 11 WHITESTONE 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. LAURELTON Wednesdays, Mar. 2 - Apr. 13 250-06 Hillside Avenue Fridays, Mar. 4 - Apr. 15 Wednesdays, Mar. 2 - Apr. 13 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. 718-831-8644 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 151-10 14 Road 187-05 Union Turnpike 134-26 225 Street 718-767-8010 BRIARWOOD 718-454-2786 718-528-2822 Mondays, Mar. 7 - Apr. 11 WINDSOR PARK 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. HOWARD BEACH NORTH FOREST PARK Wednesdays, Mar. 2 - Apr. 13 85-12 Main Street Wednesdays, Mar. 2 - Apr. 13 Thursdays, Mar. 3 - Apr. 14 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. 718-658-1680 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. 79-50 Bell Boulevard FRESH MEADOWS 92-06 156 Avenue 98-27 Metropolitan Avenue Bayside Thursdays, Mar. 3 - Apr. 14 718-641-7086 Forest Hills 718-468-8300 12:30-3:30 p.m. 718-261-5512 193-20 Horace Harding Expy. 718-454-7272

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ASTORIA BAISLEY PARK Tuesday @ 1:30PM - 3/22 14-01 Astoria Blvd., 718-278-2220 117-11 Sutphin Blvd., 718-529-1590 Queens Historical Society Presents Saturday @ 2:00PM - 4/16 Tuesdays @ 10:30AM Six Outstanding Women of Queens Cowrie Shell Jewelry: Computer Class (Prereg.) Richard Hourahan of Queens Historical A Crafts Workshop (Prereg.) Learn the basics of how to use a Society speaks about outstanding DULTS Pamela Isaac teaches participants how to computer, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, women of Queens such as Helen Keller A create a beautiful bracelet and earrings from and email. Space is limited. and Rise Stevens. cowrie shells. Materials will be provided. Thursdays @ 2:00PM - 3/17, 3/24, 3/31 Fridays @ 11:00AM - 3/25, 4/1, 4/8 AUBURNDALE Beginners’ Refresher Knitting At Home With Words (Prereg.) 25-55 Francis Lewis Blvd., 718-352-2027 Workshop for Adults (Prereg.) Share memories through writing or Tuesdays @ 1:30PM - 3/1-4/12 Madelyn Rich teaches those with little storytelling and learn to express yourself Tax Preparation Assistance or no experience how to knit. Yarn will in your own style in this 3-session IRS-trained counselors will help you complete be provided. Please bring your own workshop led by Judy Kamilhor. your 2015 tax return. Bring 2014 return(s); all 9-inch No. 7 straight knitting needles, W-2, 1099, and other tax documents for 2015; measuring tape or rule, and tapestry Friday @ 10:30AM - 4/15 unemployment compensation statements; an needle. Sneak-Peek Book Discussion: SSA-1099 form if you received Social Security; “The Honeymoon: A Novel about a photo I.D. for everyone on your return; and BAY TERRACE George Eliot” S.S. cards or other official documentation for 18-36 Bell Blvd., 718-423-7004 Read and discuss a book before it’s yourself and all dependents. Thursday @ 1:00PM - 3/10 even published! A limited number of Relax, Have Fun, and Eliminate advance copies of “The Honeymoon” Wednesdays @ 3:30PM - 3/2, 3/9, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13 Stress: A Workshop for Adults by Dinitia Smith will be available at the Tuesdays @ 3:30PM - 4/19, 4/26 Certified laughter therapist Sharia Reference Desk after Friday, March 18. English Conversation Club Jones-Bey provides simple, easy Improve your English conversation skills, techniques to help you cope better and BAYSIDE vocabulary, and grammar! Our group is for reduce stress. 214-20 Northern Blvd., 718-229-1834 advanced English-language learners. Thursdays @ 5:30PM - 3/3-3/31 Saturday @ 2:00PM - 3/12 Sylvester Stallone Film Series Fridays @ 11:00AM - 3/4, 3/11, 3/18 Early New York Animation We will screen: 3/3: “Grudge Match” Computers for Beginners (Prereg.) Join film archivist, animation historian, (2013, PG-13); 3/10-“Rocky” (1976, PG); A half-hour of one-on-one computer training and lifelong Queens resident Tommy 3/17-“Rocky II” (1979, PG), 3/24-“Rocky III” is available by appointment. Participants are José Stathes for an introduction to early (1982, PG); 3/31-“Creed” (2015, PG-13). limited to three sessions a day. Sign up for animated cartoons created in New York classes at 11:00AM., 11:30AM., or 12:00PM. City between 1900 and the late 1920s. Friday @ 1:00PM - 3/11 Depression: A Silent Epidemic Saturday @ 2:00PM - 3/5 Wednesdays @ 3:00PM - 3/16, 4/20 Robert S. Crupi, M.D., will discuss risk Come to the Cabaret Family Fun Movies factors, symptoms, and treatments. Singer Diana Templeton performs all-time Films are: 3/16-“Inside Out” (2015, PG); favorites from her 27 years in cabaret and 4/20-“The Good Dinosaur” (2015, PG). Monday @ 5:30PM - 4/4 reminisces about her nightclub experiences Shakespeare in Queens: and being 15 and in love. Monday @ 1:00PM - 3/21 “The Winter’s Tale” Claim Your Lost Money Our series of staged readings of Monday @ 6:30PM - 4/11 Does New York State owe you money? Shakespeare’s plays, presented by Open Mic Night Representatives from the Comptroller’s TITAN Theatre Company, continues. In Share your talent in poetry, music, and Office will help you track unclaimed this tragicomedy, obsession and cruel comedy. Walk-ins are welcome. funds. actions can still lead to second chances.

24 Queens Library Magazine March/April 2016 Friday @ 1:00PM - 4/8 Monday @ 12:00PM - 3/7 Saturdays @ 3:00PM Act FAST: How to Prevent, Identify Food Assistance Outreach Event Shape Up NYC: Low-Impact Cardio and Treat Stroke Find out if you qualify for Supplemental Strength for Adults Learn how to recognize and respond to Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Instructor Marion Elliott uses a gentle signs of stroke and what you can do to benefits, formerly known as Food workout that combines body-weight strength prevent stroke and stroke recurrence. Stamps, and get help applying. training, low-impact aerobics, and active The presenter will be Michael Lerario, stretching to great music to help you burn M.D., of New York-Presbyterian/Queens Mondays @ 12:30PM - 3/7-4/11 calories, tone the body, and increase heart and Weill Cornell Medical College. Tax Counseling health. Dress for exercise, wear sneakers, Counselors trained by the IRS will help and bring a bottle of water, a towel, and mat BELLEROSE you complete your 2015 personal income for floor exercises. 250-06 Hillside Ave., 718-831-8644 tax return in this program presented Tuesdays @ 1:30PM - 3/1-4/12 by AARP. Taxpayers must bring a photo Mondays @ 9:00AM - 3/7-4/11

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See “Auburndale,” Tuesdays. year’s tax return, W2 forms, 1099 forms, Tax Payers DULTS and all documents relating to income and Queens Library, in cooperation with the New Wednesdays @ 10:30AM expenses. York State Tax Department, is offering free Computer Class for Beginners tax-prep assistance at participating libraries. Learn how to use the computer, browse Saturday @ 3:00PM - 3/19 If your income did not exceed $62,000 the Internet, and work with Microsoft Friends of Briarwood Floral Origami in 2015, you qualify to e-file at no cost. Word. A valid Queens Library card is Participants will learn how to make Volunteers will be available at this location required. perfect paper flowers—blossoms, leaves, who speak English and Haitian Creole. and stems. Space is limited. Thursdays @ 5:30PM - 3/3, 4/7 Saturday @ 3:00PM - 3/12 Meditation Club BROADWAY How To Grow your Business, Brand, Experienced or beginner, join the club 40-20 Broadway, 718-721-2462 and Bottom Line in 30 Days on a and share breathing exercises and Wednesdays @ 11:00AM - 3/2, 3/9, 3/16 Shoestring Budget meditation techniques that may help to Citizenship Classes (Prereg.) Media strategist Karen Taylor Bass shares reduce stress. These are the last 3 sessions in a strategies you can use to grow your brand or 10-session series on everything you need take your business to the next level. Topics Fridays @ 4:30PM to know to pass the citizenship exam. include understanding your niche, developing PC Computer Instruction: One-on-One Participants must be Green Card holders. a public-relations plan, PR strategies to get Lean how to browse the Internet, use email, Call 718-278-4303 for more information. noticed, and increasing your net worth. work with Microsoft programs, and master other aspects of using a PC computer. Saturdays @ 3:00PM - 3/12, 4/2, 4/23 Wednesday @ 1:00PM - 3/23 Full Circle Writers’ Workshop Everything You Want to Know about Thursdays @ 11:00AM - 3/17, 4/21 Playwright Johnny Culver brings together Access-A-Ride Book Discussion Group local aspiring fiction writers to share and Russell Schmid, a customer relations Pick up a copy of the month’s selection at improve their writing. We will conclude specialist for Access-A-Ride, explains the the Circulation Desk and join us! the series with a performance of finished service and answers questions. works. Please bring paper, pencil, and a Thursday @ 1:30PM - 4/7 short piece of writing (5 pages or less). Mondays @ 6:30PM - 3/28-4/25 Lincoln Center Local Screening: Beginners’ Vinyasa Yoga (Prereg.) Songwriters with Lonny Price CAMBRIA HEIGHTS Participants will learn fundamental yoga postures, breathing techniques, Celebrated musical theater composers 218-13 Linden Blvd., 718-528-3535 showcase songs inspired by Lincoln Center. Wednesdays @ 10:30AM and meditation practices; and practical applications of yogic philosophy for life Adult Activity Hour BRIARWOOD Join us for a variety of activities: learn to enhancement. Bring a yoga mat and wear a fitted top with comfortable pants. 85-12 Main Street, 718-658-1680 make jewelry, explore yarn crafts, paint Fridays @ 12:00PM with watercolors, and play board games. Friday @ 11:30AM - 4/1 Shape Up NYC: Moving and Grooving with Tenaria Thursdays @ 6:00PM Meditation for Healthy Living Long-time meditator Frank Pawlowski, Ed.D., This aerobics fitness class uses easy- Adult Craft Hour to-follow dance steps to increase Learn to crochet, knit, make jewelry, teaches a simple meditation technique that cardiovascular health and tone the body. explore paper crafts, and create collages. can melt away stress and be a powerful The instructor is Tenaria Drummond-Smith. addition to a healthy lifestyle.

March/April 2016 Queens Library Magazine 25 Wednesday @ 1:00PM - 4/6 Wednesdays @ 6:00PM - 3/2-3/30 Mondays @ 10:00AM Tribute to Louis Armstrong Movie Night Wednesday Stay Well Exercise for Seniors Ricky Riccardi, archivist for the Louis In March, we will screen these Oscar- Stay Well programs for adults age 60 and Armstrong House Museum and author nominated films released in 2015: 3/2-“Amy older, presented in partnership with the New of “What a Wonderful World: The (documentary, R); 3/9-“Bridge of Spies” (PG- York City Department for the Aging, are a new Magic of Louis Armstrong’s Later Years,” 13); 3/16-“Creed” (PG-13); 3/23- “Spectre” way to take charge of your health and help leads this talk. (PG-13); 3/30-“Spotlight” (R). your friends do the same. Learn exercises and relaxation techniques that can make a positive Friday @ 11:30AM - 4/8 Wednesdays @ 6:00PM - 3/2, 3/9, 3/16 difference in your life. Sleep Soundly Computers for Beginners (in Spanish) (Prereg.) Mitchell G. Proffman, D.C., teaches Learn how to turn on a computer and use Mondays @ 6:00PM - 3/7, 3/14 ways to get a better night’s sleep email. Participants must attend all 3 classes. Learn to Dance Soca! naturally. Preregister at the Cyber Center Reference A masquerade dance at the annual Caribbean Desk or call 718-990-0967. Carnival Festival, soca was made to get you moving! You don’t have to be a dancer to

DULTS Friday @ 11:30AM - 4/15 attend this workshop, but you will feel like

A Diabetes 101: The Essential Facts Thursdays @ 2:00PM - 3/3-3/31 Learn how to prevent and manage Classic Movies @ 2 one when you leave! diabetes in this program presented This month’s selections are: 3/3-“She Done Fridays @ 2:00PM - 3/11, 4/8 in collaboration with The American Him Wrong” (1933); 3/10-“Elmer Gantry” Moving for Life: Dance Exercise for Cancer Diabetes Association. (1960); 3/17-“Blonde Venus” (1932); 3/24- Survivors “The Wild Bunch” (1969); 3/31-“Chinatown” Moving for Life is a joyous movement Wednesday @ 1:00PM - 4/20 (1974). program that combines music and dance to The Sounds of Ray Charles, Stevie help alleviate side effects associated with Wonder and Marvin Gaye Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 3/3-3/31 cancer treatment and post-treatment. Call LA Blacksmith and Wayne Holmes Haitian Creole for Beginners Tamara at 718-990-5197 for more information. share some of the artists’ greatest hits. This course is for students with some The program will be held at Queens Cancer knowledge of Haitian Creole, but all are Center, 82-68 164 Street. Friday @ 11:30AM - 4/22 welcome. Seats are very limited. Demystifying Organ Donation Saturdays @ 3:00PM - 3/12-4/23 (except 4/1) Get all of your questions answered by Fridays @ 5:00PM - 3/4, 3/11, 3/18 Microsoft Word for Bengali Speakers (Prereg.) an expert from LiveOnNY. Beginning Guitar Learn how to create a document and work with tables. Participants must attend all 3 These are the last 3 sessions in a 9-session classes. Preregister at the Cyber Center or Wednesday @ 1:00PM - 4/27 course taught by Tad Schaefer, who holds a call 718-990-0769. Queens Historical Society Presents master’s degree in jazz performance from Queens Six Outstanding Women of Queens College. Call 718-990-0728 for information. Sunday @ 2:00PM - 3/20 See “Bay Terrace,” 3/22. Sunday Movie: “Everest” Saturdays @ 10:00AM - 3/5 - 4/9 Several groups of climbers scale Mount Friday @ 11:30AM - 4/29 Mondays @ 11:00AM - 3/7 - 4/11 Everest only to be hit by a monster storm on Sex Never Gets Old Free E-File Tax Assistance for Qualified their descent. (2015, PG-13) Today’s seniors enjoy active sex lives. Tax Payers Join us for a discussion for older See “Cambria Heights,” Mondays. Volunteers Friday @ 10:00AM - 3/25 adults, facilitated by Choices Women’s will be available who speak English, Urdu, SNAP and SCRIE Benefits Medical Center, on how to keep and Bengali. Find out if you qualify for Supplemental yourself and your partner healthy. Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Sundays @ 1:00PM - 3/6, 3/13, 3/20 formerly known as food stamps, or for rent CENTRAL LIBRARY Experimental Watercolor with Artist assistance through the Senior Citizen Rent 89-11 Merrick Blvd., 718-990-0778 Guido Garaychochea! (Prereg.) Increase Exemption (SCRIE) program, and get Tuesdays @ 2:00PM - 3/1-3/29 In this 7-week workshop, artist Guido help applying. Independent Films: Winter Series Garaycochea will demonstrate different Every Tuesday we screen an collage and watercolor techniques and guide Friday @ 5:00PM - 3/25 independent film released in participants in creating unique pieces. All Guitar for Advanced Players (Prereg.) 2015: 3/1-“Mistress America” (R); are welcome. Materials will be provided. The Tad Schaefer, who holds a master’s degree 3/8-“Grandma” (R); 3/15-“Diary of first 3 sessions will be held at the Library; in jazz performance from Queens College, a Teenage Girl” (R); 3/22-“Infinitely the last 4 at Queens Museum. Call Guido teaches this workshop for advanced players. Polar Bear” (R); 3/29-“Wolf Totem” Garaycochea at 718-592-9700x135 or email Space is limited. Preregister at queenslibrary. (PG-13). [email protected] to org/events or call 718-990-0728. preregister.

26 Queens Library Magazine March/April 2016 Thursday @ 6:00PM - 3/31 Saturday @ 12:00PM - 4/30 Tuesday @ 3:00PM - 3/15 Baseball Season at the Library: Growing Plants Indoors (in Spanish) New York State Citizen Preparedness Author Talk with Greg Prince Learn how to repot a plant, make a one- Training Renowned baseball writer Greg Prince pot herb garden, keep plants healthy, This program teaches residents how to will talk about his new book, “Amazin’ use hanging pots, and grow a mint plant. prepare for, respond to, and recover from any Again: How the 2015 New York Mets type of disaster Brought the Magic Back to Queens.” COURT SQUARE 25-01 Jackson Ave., 718-937-2790 Saturday @ 2:30PM - 3/19 Wednesdays @ 6:00PM - 4/6, 4/13, 4/20 Tuesdays @ 1:00PM - 3/1, 3/8 Che Bola, Cuba? / What’s Up, Cuba? Microsoft Word for Spanish Speakers Knit and Crochet Group Douglaston resident Ann Jawin presents a talk

(Prereg.) Participants select and work on their own on her recent visit to Cuba. A

Topics include creating and saving projects. Basic skills are required. DULTS documents, working with tables, and Mondays @ 6:00PM - 3/21, 4/18 printing. Participants should have basic Tuesday @ 6:30PM - 3/8 Open Mic computer skills and must attend all 3 Book Salon: Sci-Fi and Fantasy Poets, writers, musicians, comedians, orators, classes. Preregister at the Cyber Center Authors’ Evening and everyone else, are invited to share their Reference Desk or call 718-990-0967 Join us for live readings by sci fi/fantasy talent with 5 minutes of material. beginning Wednesday, March 30 at authors Rob Dircks, Ilana Teitelbaum, 9:00AM. and more. This special event will be Thursday @ 6:00PM - 3/24 held at Manducatis Rustica restaurant Solar Power for Queens Homeowners Monday @ 6:30PM - 4/25 in Long Island City. Go to queenslibrary. A representatives from Solar One/NYSERDA 10 Steps to Starting Your Own eventbrite.com for details and tickets. will discuss the benefits and costs of solar Business (in Bengali) power and the incentives, tax credits, and Get an overview of the steps you’ll need Wednesday @ 6:30PM - 4/6 financing options that can help make it to take to start a business, and find out Queens Library Presents: Meet Author affordable. how NYC Business Solutions can help Nina Sadowsky and Friends you. Meet author and screenwriter Nina Tuesday @ 2:00PM - 3/29 Sadowsky, who will read from and discuss Film Screening: “Steve Jobs” CORONA her new first novel, “Just Fall.” This special The movie follows the computer genius 38-23 104 Street, 718-426-2844 event will take place at Manducatis through 3 product launches, ending with the Thursday @ 5:00PM - 3/10 Rustica in Long Island City. Tickets are unveiling of the iMac. (2015, R) Corona Community Health and available at queenslibrary.eventbrite.com. Prevention Series Saturday @ 2:00PM - 4/2 This series is presented in collaboration DOUGLASTON/LITTLE NECK Early New York Animation See “Bay Terrace,” 3/12. with AIDS Center of Queens College. All are 249-01 Northern Blvd., 718-225-8414 welcome. The topic is negotiating safer sex. Tuesdays @ 11:00AM Thursday @ 6:00PM - 4/14 Computer Classes Saturdays @ 9:30AM - 4/2, 4/9, 4/16 Learn how to search the Internet and use Make Yogurt at Home Rhythmic Pilates: Beginners’ Level email and Microsoft programs. Learn how to use milk cultures to create tasty, Certified Pilates Instructor Victoria healthy yogurt treats at home. Participants will take Bautista teaches Pilates, with movement Thursday @ 2:00PM - 3/3 home yogurt they can use to start a first batch. set to drum music. Participants will learn Film Discussion: “Alice’s World” classical mat techniques along with a Filmmaker Stuart Hersh hosts a screening Friday @ 4:00PM - 4/15 little modern ballet. of his documentary about Alice Austen, one The Poetry of Herman Melville of America’s first female photographers. Bette S. Weidman, Associate Professor of Mondays @ 6:30PM - 4/11, 4/18, 4/25 English and Director of American Studies at Moving for Life Saturday @ 3:00PM - 3/5 Queens College (CUNY), discusses the work of Herman Melville, best known for “Moby Dick” Moving for Life incorporates gentle Photo Exhibit Opening Reception dance and yoga, accompanied by music Meet members of the North Shore and America’s first modernist poet. to accentuate the body-mind connection. Towers Camera Club, whose photographs will be displayed Saturday @ 3:00PM - 4/16 Thursday @ 6:00PM - 4/14 through Saturday, April 30, and enjoy Art Exhibit Closing Reception Diabetes: Learn your ABCs (in refreshments and conversation. Meet artist-in-residence Atsuko Ann Seki, view Spanish) 6 of her gorgeous oil paintings, which will be Blanca Sckell, M.D., discusses how to Wednesdays @ 1:00PM - 3/9, 4/13 on display through Saturday, April 30, and enjoy refreshments and conversation. Seating is first prevent and manage diabetes at this Louise’s Book Discussion Group program presented in collaboration with We meet to discuss pre-selected books. come, first served. New York-Presbyterian/Queens. March/April 2016 Queens Library Magazine 27 EAST ELMHURST and lunges with hip hop, soca, samba, salsa, Monday @ 10:30AM - 3/7 95-06 Astoria Blvd., 718-424-2619 mambo, and merengue moves. This program Knee Injuries and Physical Therapy Wednesdays @ 10:15AM will take place at PS 104 at 2601 Mott Avenue. (in Chinese) Stay Well As part of the Community Health Seniors meet for exercise, yoga, and other Saturdays @ 11:00AM - 3/5-4/9 Education Partnership series, Greg X. health-related programs. Free E-File Tax Assistance for Qualified Gao, PT, DPT, of United Interventional Tax Payers Pain Management and Physical Fridays @ 10:00AM - 3/4-4/15 See “Cambria Heights,” Mondays. Volunteers Therapy Center, will discuss common Free E-File Tax Assistance for Qualified will be available who speak English and knee injuries and treatment options, Tax Payers Haitian Creole. focusing on the importance of physical See “Cambria Heights,” Mondays. Volunteers therapy. will be available who speak English and Saturday @ 3:00PM - 4/9 Spanish. Stroke Prevention (in Russian) Monday @ 6:00PM - 3/7 Dr. Irena Belman, M.D., will discuss how to The Global Appeal of Japanese

DULTS Mondays @ 12:30PM - 3/7-4/25 reduce the risk of stroke and review advances Comics: History, Aesthetics, and

A Introduction to Computers in treatment. the Future This is a course in computer basics for adults. Shige (CJ) Suzuki, Assistant FLUSHING Professor of Modern Languages and Comparative Literature at Baruch Mondays @ 6:00PM - 3/28, 4/25 41-17 Main Street, 718-661-1200 Open Mic Night Tuesdays @ 1:00PM - 3/1-4/12 College (CUNY) will discuss the Sing, dance, rap, read poetry, play an Fridays @ 10:00AM - 3/4-4/15 history of Japanese comics and the ability of manga to convey a nuanced, instrument, or showcase another talent. Not Free E-File Tax Assistance for Qualified challenging story through images and a performer? Join the audience! Tax Payers See “Cambria Heights,” Mondays. Volunteers words. Mondays @ 6:30PM - 4/4, 4/11, 4/18 will be available who speak English, Chinese, Get-Ready-for-Summer Workout (Prereg.) Korean, and Japanese. Saturdays @ 9:30AM - 3/12, 3/19, 3/26 This jazzy fitness class mixes inspirational, Microsoft Excel for Spanish salsa, and hip hop cardio-dance for all fitness Thursdays @ 2:00PM - 3/3-3/31 Speakers (Prereg.) Learn how to create a worksheet and levels. Beginning a Business: Winter-Spring perform calculations. Participants Series EAST FLUSHING Topics will be: 3/3-Starting your own business; must attend all 3 classes. Preregister 196-36 Northern Blvd., 718-357-6643 3/10-SBA programs and services; 3/17-Writing a at the Cyber Center Reference Desk Tuesdays @ 2:30PM business plan; 3/24-Expanding your business; or by calling 718-661-1280 beginning Scrabble Club 3/31-Marketing strategies. Saturday, March 5 at 9:00AM. Adults and teens compete. Thursday @ 6:30PM - 3/3 Saturdays @ 2:30PM - 3/12, 4/9 Thursdays @ 1:00PM Open Mic Night New York Classical Music Lovers Bridge Club Performers are invited to share their talents Association 2016 Lecture Series: Join us for a game! in a 5-minute presentation of poetry, written Going to the Palace of Music word, music, comedy, or spoken word. Speakers and topics will be: 3/12-Sissi Thursdays @ 5:00PM Zhao on the great pianist Chopin and Chess Club Fridays @ 1:00PM - 3/4, 4/1 his works, and how to help children learn piano; 4/9-Huilin Wang on Intermediate-level players enjoy a game Book Discussion Group while improving strategies and tactics. Our selections are: 3/4 -“The Wave: In Pursuit musical descriptions of nature in of the Rogues, Freaks, and Giants of the eastern and western compositions. Thursdays @ 12:00PM - 3/31, 4/28 Ocean” by Susan Casey; 4/1-“An Object of Book Discussion Group Beauty” by Steve Martin. Sunday @ 2:00PM - 3/13 Read and discuss a great book every month. Financial Planning for Retirement Saturdays @ 2:30PM - 3/5, 3/26 (in Chinese) Mr. Benjamin Li, former Director of Photography and the Beauty of the FAR ROCKAWAY the Chinese American Insurance 1637 Central Ave., 718-327-2549 Summer Palace with Tian Jinghui Association, will discuss the basics Wednesdays @ 6:30PM (except 4/27) Topics are: 3/5-Brief review of photography of retirement planning, how to Zumba: Dance for Your Health skills and equipment, including camera maximize your social security benefits Join Certified Zumba Instructor Maxine and lenses; 3/26-Photographing classic and health insurance options after Davis for a Latin dance-inspired exercise architecture, using the Summer Palace as an retirement, and common mistakes to and aerobics class that combines squats example. avoid.

28 Queens Library Magazine March/April 2016 Mondays @ 4:30PM - 3/14-4/25 Monday @ 10:30AM - 4/4 FOREST HILLS (except 4/11) Lower-Back and Knee Pain: Causes 108-19 71 Ave., 718-268-7934 Elementary Korean and Treatments (in Chinese) Thursdays @ 2:30PM - 3/3- 3/31 This course teaches the Korean alphabet As part of the Community Health Fridays @ 3:45PM - 3/4-3/25 using a method that enables non-Korean Education Partnership series, Wensong Recovery International speakers to read in a short time, and Li, M.D., will discuss common causes Find ways to cope with anxiety, fear, encourages learning through repetition of pain in the lower back, knee, and obsessions, anger, stress, and depression. of daily expressions, with a cultural leg, and review minimally-invasive A Recovery International meeting is a safe, component on Korea and its society. treatments. free, and confidential place to get help.

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North American Chinese Calligraphy Open Mic Night Shape Up NYC: Boot Camp DULTS Association Lecture Series on Chinese Performers share their talents in a Instructor Shirley Goicochea leads this full- Culture and Arts 5-minute presentation of poetry, body workout that targets the major muscle The topic will be seal and stone carving. written word, music, comedy, or groups of the upper and lower body. Wear spoken word. comfortable clothes and sneakers, and bring a Sunday @ 1:30PM - 3/20 bottle of water and a towel. Obtaining Local Bilingual and ESL Friday @ 10:00AM - 4/8 Teaching Licenses 4th Annual Women’s Community Fridays @ 11:00AM In oder to educate new immigrant Health Conference Watercolor Club students more effectively, New York City Experts will discuss the latest Adults meet to paint and explore the medium and New York State will be hiring more developments in cancer and HIV of watercolor. bilingual and ESL (English as a Second prevention at this half-day conference. Language) teachers. This workshop will The session will end with tips for Saturdays @ 10:00AM provide information on how to obtain reducing stress and a chance to try Social Dance teaching licenses in these areas. them out. All are welcome. Learn line and ballroom dances in this class for adults. Sundays @ 2:00PM - 3/20, 4/17 Saturdays @ 9:30AM - 4/9, 4/16, 4/23 Alzheimer’s Support Group Computers for Beginners Mondays @ 6:30PM (in Chinese) (in Spanish) (Prereg.) Ballroom Dancing with Jing Chen Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Learn how to turn on your computer Jing Chen studied ballroom dance at the Disorders, New York City, Inc., offers and write an email. Participants must school founded by internationally acclaimed a monthly support group in Mandarin attend all 3 classes. Preregister at the dancers Mr. and Mrs. Lu Ming Da. Mr. Chen Chinese for people caring for a person Cyber Center Reference Desk or call is a skilled instructor who will give basic with Alzheimer’s or any of the other 718-661-1280 beginning Saturday, April lessons to beginners and offer training to dementias. Our group is a safe place to 2 at 9:00AM. more advanced students. share experiences. Monday @ 6:00PM - 4/11 Tuesday @ 2:00PM - 3/8 Thursday @ 6:00PM - 3/24 Shakespeare in Queens: Tribute to Louis Armstrong World TB Day: Help Stop TB Talking Shakespeare See “Cambria Heights,” 4/6. in New York City! Lenny Banovez, artistic director of TITAN More than a third of all New York City Theatre Company, will give a behind- Thursdays @ 5:00PM - 3/10, 3/24, 3/31, 4/14, residents with tuberculosis (TB) live in the-scenes look at “Comedy of Errors”, 4/28 Queens. TB is curable, testing is simple, “King John,” and “The Winter’s Tale” Queens Stamp Club and treatment is available. Learn how and discuss modern interpretations of Philatelists meet to discuss their hobby. you can help stop TB at this workshop these plays. presented by NYC Health. Saturdays @ 10:15AM - 3/12, 3/26, 4/9, 4/23 Thursday @ 2:00PM - 4/21 Fresh Meadows Poets Thursday @ 6:00PM - 3/31 Permanent Opportunity: You Have a Local poets meet to share and discuss their Securities Arbitration Clinic at St. Green Card; Get More! (in Spanish) work. John’s School of Law presents: If you have your green card, you Investor Education Seminar might be ready for the full benefits of Monday @ 3:00PM - 3/14 Topics include common investor citizenship, which will allow you to vote How to Prevent and Treat Pneumonia problems and scams, how to avoid being in your next local, state, and national (in Russian) a victim, protecting your investment, elections, as well as enjoy many other Irena Belman, M.D., will discuss the causes, types of investments, and 10 tips to keep opportunities. symptoms, prevention, and treatment of track of your investments. pneumonia and other respiratory diseases.

March/April 2016 Queens Library Magazine 29 Saturday @ 2:00PM - 3/19 Mondays @ 6:00PM GLEN OAKS Early New York Animation English Conversation Club 256-04 Union Turnpike, 718-831-8636 See “Bay Terrace,” 3/12. Is English your second or third language? Do Tuesdays @ 1:15PM you want to improve your speaking skills? Mahjong Club Saturday @ 3:00PM - 4/2 Practice at the library with native speakers! Share the fun and camaraderie of mahjong. The Poetry and Stories of “Archy and Mehitabel” Monday @ 2:00PM - 3/14 Thursdays @ 12:00PM - 3/3- 3/31 Actor Gale McNeely brings the characters New York State Citizen Preparedness French Club in Archy’s poems to life in a one-man show Training Do you speak French? Join us to talk full of wit, wisdom, and philosophy. See “Douglaston/Little Neck,” 3/15. about family, friends, and vacations; listen to French music and songs; and discuss Monday @ 2:30PM - 4/11 Wednesdays @ 1:00PM - 3/16-4/20 current events, art, films, cooking, and any Queens Historical Society Presents Beginning Mahjong (Prereg.) other subject that interests you. These will Six Outstanding Women of Queens Donna Miller-Small teaches the skills be real tête-à-têtes among friends.

DULTS See “Bay Terrace,” 3/22. for beginning play in 6 simple sessions.

A Beginners and experienced players are Thursdays @ 12:30PM - 3/3-4/14 Saturday @ 2:30PM - 4/16 welcome. Call 718 454-7272 to preregister. Tax Counseling Meet the Author: Carol Lynn Lustgarten See “Briarwood,” Mondays. Poet, writer, artist, and Forest Hills resident Saturday @ 3:00PM - 3/19 Carol Lynn Lustgarten will share her Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni Thursdays @ 1:00PM experiences in self-publishing and read Join us for a look at one of the most dynamic Knit and Crochet Club from and discuss her book, “I Don’t Like film couples of the 20th century and two of Share patterns and techniques or just Getting Old.” Books will be available for Italy’s greatest film treasures. have a friendly chat while working on your sale and signing. projects. Please bring your own supplies. Monday @ 2:00PM - 3/21 Saturday @ 3:00PM - 4/23 International Film Screening and Thursdays @ 6:00PM Art Lecture: Vincent van Gogh Discussion: “Human Capital” Moving For Life: Dance Exercise for All Clinical psycho-art therapist Heike Stucke In this award-winning film, in Italian with This program incorporates dance and qi explores the life and works of van Gogh, English subtitles, a hit-and-run incident gong, accompanied by music to accentuate who died at age 37 and created such intertwines the lives of the privileged the body-mind connection. The instructor is illuminating works during his short life. Bernaschi family and the Ossolas, who are Catherine Gross. struggling to maintain a middle-class life. FRESH MEADOWS Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 3/3, 4/14 193-20 Horace Harding Expwy. Monday @ 2:00PM - 3/28 Spanish Club 718-454-7272 Lincoln Center Local Screening: Danish Do you speak Spanish? Join to talk about Tuesdays @ 1:15PM String Quartet anything and everything including film, Scrabble Club One of the most exciting young string music, cooking and news. Meet guest Come play the word game that has been quartets on the world stage today performs authors and connect with new friends. played for generations! Bring your own set. a program including Mozart’s arrangements of Bach’s “The Well-Tempered Clavier” Fridays @ 1:00PM (except 3/25) Thursdays @ 12:30PM - 3/3- 4/14 and Thomas Adès’s kaleidoscopic fantasy English Conversation Classes Tax Counseling “Arcadiana” and Beethoven’s earth-moving Adults improve their English through group See “Briarwood,” Mondays. “Grosse Fuge.” conversations about everyday topics.

Thursdays @ 6:15PM Monday @ 2:30PM - 4/4 Fridays @ 10:15AM Shape Up NYC: Dance Fitness Queens Historical Society Presents Scrabble Club Instructor Johanna Zapateiro teaches easy Six Outstanding Women of Queens We meet weekly to play this popular word dance steps to increase cardiovascular See “Bay Terrace,” 3/22. game. Please bring your own scrabble set. fitness and tone the body. Space is limited. Participation is first come, first served. Monday @ 2:00PM - 4/18 Saturdays @ 10:30AM International Film Screening and Adult Coloring Fridays @ 10:30AM Discussion: “The Lesson” Bring your own coffee, tea, and biscuits. Knitting Club In this award-winning film, in Bulgarian We will provide the music and coloring Bring your own knitting materials and share with English subtitles, an honest and hard- supplies. Coloring is a new adult craze that your “purls” of wisdom and experience. working schoolteacher in a small Bulgarian promises relaxation, fun, and community. town is driven to desperate measures to avoid financial ruin.

30 Queens Library Magazine March/April 2016 Saturday @ 1:00PM - 3/5 Tuesday @ 1:30PM - 3/15 Wednesdays @ 1:30PM - 4/6, 4/13 Saturdays @ 12:00PM - 4/2-4/30 Queens Historical Society Presents Preventing Falls, Parts 1 and 2 Saturday Afternoon Movies Six Outstanding Women of Queens Part 1: Alan Ho, PT, DPT, a Senior Physical Adults and teens are invited to enjoy these See “Bay Terrace,” 3/22. Therapist at Memorial Sloan Kettering movies, released in 2015 and rated PG-13, Cancer Center, discusses how to develop unless otherwise noted: 3/5-“The Longest Wednesday @ 2:00PM - 3/16 the confidence to move around freely. Part 2: Chrysanne Eichner, OTR/L, a Senior Ride”; 4/2-“Little Boy”; 4/9-“Wild” (2014); Health Chat for Seniors: All About Occupational Therapist and Certified Aging in 4/16-“The Second Best Exotic Marigold Arthritis Treatments, Part 2 Place Specialist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hotel”; 4/23-“The Martian”; 4/30-“Bridge of Nurse practitioner Christine Stamatos, Cancer Center, discusses how to reduce your Spies.” D.N.P., A.N.P.-C., of North Shore LIJ risk of falls at home.

Health System, will discuss treatment A

Mondays @ 12:00PM options for those suffering from arthritis Friday @ 1:30PM - 4/8 DULTS Chess and Dominoes Club at this month’s health talk for older Lincoln Center Local Screening: Grace McLean We welcome players of all skill levels, adults, presented by Naturally Occurring Singer, actress, composer, and poet of including absolute beginners. Retirement Community Without everyday life Grace McLean brings her Walls (NORC WOW). Blood pressure signature quirky attitude and jazzy vocals to Mondays @ 1:30PM screenings will be available from 1:30- her first solo Lincoln Center appearance. Watercolor Club 1:45PM. Practice your skills and share you Wednesday @ 11:00AM - 4/13 experiences with others. Please bring Monday @ 6:30PM - 3/21 Diabetes Q&A your own supplies. Evening Book Discussion Do you have questions about preventing or This is the group’s first meeting. We will managing diabetes? Students and faculty from Tuesday @ 2:00PM - 3/8 discuss “After You” by Jojo Moyes. St. John’s University will answer them. Book Discussion Group This month’s selection is “The Light Wednesdays @ 1:30PM - 3/23, 3/30 Thursday @ 2:00PM - 4/28 Between Oceans” by M.L. Stedman. Wednesday Afternoon Movie Stress Management and Guided Imagery Enjoy these movies at the library: In this program presented in partnership with Thursdays @ 5:30PM - 3/10, 3/24, 4/7, 4/21 3/23-“Ricki and the Flash” (2015, PG- Zucker Hillside Hospital, participants will be Meditation Club 13); 3/30-“The Intern” (2015, PG-13). introduced to guided imagery and have a chance to experience the relaxing effects of See “Bellerose,” Thursdays. painting with watercolors for fun. Space is Friday @ 1:30PM - 3/25 limited. First come, first served. Friday @ 1:30PM - 3/11 Lincoln Center Local Screening: Lincoln Center Local Screenings: Audra McDonald in Concert International Contemporary Ensemble “Go Back Home” HILLCREST Mostly Mozart’s artists in residence and Five-time Tony Award-winner Audra 187-05 Union Turnpike, 718-454-2786 pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard perform McDonald performs favorites from her Wednesday @ 2:00PM - 3/2 works by composer Dai Fujikura, album “Go Back Home.” Lincoln Center Local Screening: who is acclaimed for his otherworldly Celebration! Stephanie Blythe Meets atmospheres and vast sound palette. Saturday @ 2:30PM - 3/26 Kate Smith Lunar New Year Celebration: Flower Stephanie Blythe, whose commanding voice Mondays @ 12:15PM - 3/14-4/25 Arrangements by Anna Kao has captivated audiences in the world’s great (except 4/4) Floral artist Anna Kao will provide opera houses, presents a program of popular Zumba Gold Workout (Prereg.) instruction on the fine art of floral songs that helped comfort and inspire the Zumba Gold uses dance moves mixed arranging. Materials are limited; nation through the Great Depression and with exercise for an effective low-impact participation is first come, first served. devastating wars. workout. Wear loose clothing and sneakers. Preregister by phone for all Friday @ 1:30PM - 4/1 Fridays @ 11:30AM - 3/4-4/15 sessions. Lincoln Center Local Screening: Mondays @ 12:00PM - 3/7-4/11 Danish String Quartet Tax Counseling Tuesdays @ 10:15AM - 3/15, 3/22, 3/29 See “Fresh Meadows,” 3/28. See “Briarwood,” Mondays. Basic Technology @ Glen Oaks (Prereg) Saturdays @ 10:00AM -4:00PM Learn how to use a computer, mouse, and Mondays @ 6:00PM - 4/4-4/25 Saturday Study Hall (ages 16-25) keyboard and work with Microsoft Word. Gentle Yoga (Prereg.) Do coursework or prepare for finals in a quiet Participants must attend all sessions. Leslie Taylor leads this is gentle, space. We will provide the quiet area with Preregister by phone or in person at the beginning-level class for older adults. tables, chairs, electricity, and Free Wi-Fi (with a Adult Reference Desk. A valid Queens Space is limited. Please call the library valid Queens Library Card). Space is limited to Library Card is required. For information, to preregister. 20 persons. call 718-831-8636. March/April 2016 Queens Library Magazine 31 Wednesday @ 2:00PM - 3/16 Theatre Company continues with “King LAURELTON Lincoln Center Local Screening: John,” a history play that grapples with 134-26 225 Street, 718-528-2822 Unsung Carolyn Leigh questions of allegiance, legitimacy, Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 3/2-4/13 See “Bayside,” 3/12. duplicity, and the driving force of a mother’s Tax Counseling love. See “Briarwood,” Mondays. Wednesday @ 2:00PM - 4/6 Lincoln Center Local Screening: Tuesday @ 5:30PM - 3/22 Tuesday @ 1:00PM - 3/8 One Singular Sensation! Celebrating How to Start and Run a Small Business Ask the Pharmacist (Prereg.) Marvin Hamlisch (in Spanish) Bring your prescriptions, vitamins, Audra McDonald and other Broadway and Learn tips for turning a hobby or skills into a over-the-counter medicines, herbal television luminaries join the New York business and find out about free resources supplements, and a list of questions to Philharmonic in a star-studded tribute to to help plan a business. ask the pharmacist. Call Tamara at 718- composer Marvin Hamlisch, replete with “A 990 5197 or email tmichel@queenslibrary. Chorus Line” kick line. Saturday @ 3:00PM - 3/26 org to make an appointment to minimize

DULTS The Irish in America wait time.

A HOLLIS Vocalist Tom Smith pays tribute to the Emerald 202-05 Hillside Ave., 718-465-7355 Isle with traditional Irish favorites, Celtic Saturdays @ 10:00AM - 3/12, 4/16 Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 3/3-3/31 ballads, and a presentation of Irish dance. Building a Strong Community Winter Meditation Workshop Series Members of the Federated Block of Vajra Henderson teaches simple but effective LANGSTON HUGHES Laurelton discuss community issues. techniques for transcending limitations and 100-01 Northern Blvd., 718-651-1100 discovering your true potential, and shows Saturdays @ 2:00PM - 3/12, 3/19, 3/26 Mondays @ 6:00PM - 3/21, 4/18 you how to integrate these them into your Microsoft Word for Spanish Speakers United to Build a Strong Community daily life. (Prereg.) Residents discuss their concerns and See “Central Library,” Wednesdays. ways to address them. Mondays @ 4:00PM - 3/21, 4/18 Preregister at the Reference Desk beginning Book Discussion Group Saturday, March 5 at 10:00AM. Mondays @ 6:00PM - 3/28, 4/25 Pick up copies of the selection at the library Laurelton Reading Society about 4 weeks before each meeting, and Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 3/24, 3/31, 4/7 Book lovers, please join us. Book titles share your thoughts! Light refreshments The Art of Zentangle (Prereg.) will be given at our monthly meeting. will be served. 3/21-“My Grandfather Would The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, Have Shot Me” by Jennifer Teege; 4/18-“The relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful Saturday @ 3:00PM - 4/16 Storyteller” by Jodi Picoult. images by drawing structured patterns. A Tribute to Lady Day: The Music of Learn this form of relaxation with Zentangle Billie Holiday Fridays @ 1:30PM - 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 certified teacher Micah Morgovsky Spratt. The Eric Lemon Ensemble performs the At Home With Words (Prereg.) Space is limited. music of American jazz musician and See “Bay Terrace,” Fridays. singer-songwriter Billie Holiday. Hear the Wednesdays @ 4:30PM - 4/6, 4/13, 4/20 music that made her great. Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 3/2-4/13 Rhythmic Pilates: Beginners’ Level Tax Counseling See “Corona,” Saturdays. LEFFERTS See “Briarwood,” Mondays. 103-34 Lefferts Blvd., 718-843-5950 Saturdays @ 2:00PM - 4/9, 4/16, 4/23 Wednesdays @ 10:00AM - 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, Saturday @ 2:00PM - 4/9 Microsoft Excel for Spanish Speakers 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13 Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni (Prereg.) Free E-File Tax Assistance for See “Fresh Meadows,” 3/19. See “Flushing,” Saturdays. Preregister at Qualified Tax Payers the Reference Desk beginning Saturday, See “Cambria Heights,” Mondays. Help JACKSON HEIGHTS April 2 at 10:00AM. will be available in English only. 35-51 81 Street, 718-899-2500 Tuesdays @ 1:30PM - 3/1-4/12 Saturday @ 3:30PM - 4/9 Saturday @ 3:00PM - 4/9 Thursdays @ 12:30PM - 3/3-4/14 Vocally Speaking! Featuring Richmond Hill Love Letter Tax Counseling Jazz Artist Adrienne West Join Richmond Hill Love Letter and Queens See “Briarwood,” Mondays. Queens native and internationally acclaimed Memory for an event to document the jazz vocalist Adrienne West presents a stories and histories of Richmond Hill. The Monday @ 5:30PM - 3/7 selection of great music from Duke Ellington, Memory team will scan your photos and Shakespeare in Queens: “King John” the Gershwins, Stephen Sondheim, Abbey save them to a thumb drive you can take Our series of staged readings of Lincoln, Nat “King” Cole, and others. Onaje home. Bring your memories and photos Shakespeare’s plays presented by TITAN Allan Gumbs joins her on piano. and expect to learn something new about your community! 32 Queens Library Magazine March/April 2016 LEFRAK CITY up to burn calories and strengthen the MITCHELL-LINDEN 98-30 57 Ave., 718-592-7677 circulatory and respiratory systems. Bring 31-32 Union Street, 718-539-2330 Mondays @ 6:00PM a towel and a bottle of water. Space is Wednesday @ 2:00PM - 3/30 Shape Up NYC: Boot Camp for Adults limited. Participation is first come, first Lincoln Center Local Screening: New See “Forest Hills,” Thursdays. The instructor served. York Philharmonic Gala with Yo-Yo Ma is Ronald Williams. This performance by the New York Wednesdays @ 12:00PM - 3/9, 4/13 Philharmonic features music director Alan Thursday @ 5:45PM - 3/10 Blood Pressure Screening Gilbert and special guest cello soloist Thursday Movie Night: “Amelia” The library has partnered with The Yo-Yo Ma. Hilary Swank plays pilot Amelia Earhart, who Floating Hospital to offer free blood disappeared over the Pacific in 1937 while pressure screenings and information on Wednesday @ 2:00PM - 4/27 A trying to fly around the world. (2009, PG) health care services on a monthly basis. Lincoln Center Local Screening: DULTS First come, first served. Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Saturday @ 3:00PM - 3/12 Center Arias and Art Songs by Great Russian MASPETH Enjoy a festive all-Mozart program Composers 69-70 Grand Ave., 718-639-5228 featuring the exquisite “Piano Trio in Internationally-praised Russian soprano Saturdays @ 2:00PM - 3/5, 3/19, 3/26 B-flat major, K. 502”; the charming “Horn Svetlana Gaskova will delight audiences with Saturday Movie Matinee Quintet in E-flat major, K. 407”; and the music from Tchaikovsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, Join us for: 3/5-“Beetlejuice” (1988, exuberant “Viola Quintet in C major.” Rachmaninov, and others. PG); 3/19-“Big Hero 6” (2014, PG); 3/26-“Pleasantville” (1998, PG-13). NORTH FOREST PARK Thursday @ 5:45PM - 3/24 98-27 Metropolitan Ave. Thursday Night Movie Tuesday @ 2:30PM - 3/8 718-261-5512 To celebrate Women’s History Month, we will The Irish in America Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays screen “Suffragette.” (2015, rated PG-13) See “Jackson Heights,” 3/26. 2:00PM Beginners’ Computer Class LONG ISLAND CITY Saturday @ 2:00PM - 3/12 This class is for people who need 37-44 21 Street, 718-752-3700 Come to the Cabaret to learn the basics of how to use a Mondays through Saturdays @ 10:00AM See “Auburndale,” 3/5. computer. National External Diploma Program (NEDP) MCGOLDRICK Thursdays @ 12:30PM - 3/3-4/14 You can earn a high-school diploma online 155-06 Roosevelt Ave. Tax Counseling through NEDP, an option for adults who (off Northern Blvd.), 718-461-1616 See “Briarwood,” Mondays. have significant life experience and can Mondays @ 2:00PM - 3/14-4/25 (except 4/11) demonstrate academic competencies and Elementary Korean Thursdays @ 6:00PM real-world skills. Individuals enrolling in See “Flushing,” Mondays. Chinese Lessons NEDP must pass qualifying math and reading This is a beginners’ course in Chinese. tests. For more information and orientation Thursdays @ 5:00PM - 3/3-4/21 dates, please call 718-752-3723. Mondays @ 3:00PM - 3/14- 4/25 (except 4/11) Saturday @ 2:30PM - 3/5 Intermediate Korean The Essence of Chinese Traditional Tuesdays and Fridays @ 2:00PM - 3/1-3/29 Intermediate Korean covers phonetics, Culture Quiet Lounge syntax, and vocabulary, with a focus on This presentation will feature an At our Quiet Lounge open lab sessions, you reading, listening, speaking, writing, and introduction into the foundation of can use a laptop to complete computer tasks an overview of classical Korean literature. traditional Chinese culture and values. It without being disturbed. will explore aspects of history, including the Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 3/10, 4/14 different dynasties, the calendar, dance, Wednesdays @ 10:00AM - 3/2-3/30 Korean Book Club music, martial arts, medicine, and more. Thursdays @ 11:00AM - 3/3-3/31 Share your reading experiences! Basic Micosoft Excel NORTH HILLS Topics include navigating spreadsheets, MIDDLE VILLAGE 57-04 Marathon Parkway, 718-225-3550 creating workbooks, entering and editing 72-31 Metropolitan Ave., 718-326-1390 Mondays @ 5:30PM - 3/7, 4/4 date, and creating charts and graphs. Tuesday @ 2:30PM - 3/29 Book Discussion Book Discussion Group Upcoming selections are: 3/7-“The Paris Thursdays @ 6:00PM This month’s selection is “My Brilliant Wife” by Paula McLain; 4/4- “Orphan Shape Up NYC: Cardio Sculpt Friend” by Elena Ferrante. Copies are Train” by Christina Baker Kline. Copies Instructor Susie Nin leads a total-body available at the Information Desk and as are available at the Circulation Desk. workout that addresses muscle strength an eBook at queenslibrary.org. and endurance while keeping the heart rate March/April 2016 Queens Library Magazine 33 Friday @ 1:00PM - 3/18 Thursday @ 5:00PM - 3/24 Thursday @ 10:30AM - 3/24 Lincoln Center Local Screening: Richard Movie Night: “Million Dollar Baby” Introduction to Excel (Prereg.) Tucker Centennial Opera Gala Hilary Swank plays aspiring boxer Maggie Learn the basics of this spreadsheet The 2013 Gala celebrated the centennial of Fitzgerald, and Clint Eastwood plays her program. Space is limited. beloved tenor Richard Tucker’s birth with coach. Light refreshments will be available. performances from many of the world’s (2004, PG-13) POPPENHUSEN greatest voices. 121-23 14 Ave., 718-359-1102 Mondays @ 2:00PM - 4/4- 4/25 Fridays @ 12:00PM - 3/4-4/15 Friday @ 1:00PM - 4/22 Beginning a Business: Winter-Spring (except 3/25) Lincoln Center Local Screening: New York Series Introduction to Computers for Philharmonic Gala with Yo-Yo Ma See “Flushing,” Thursdays. The fifth session Beginners (Prereg.) See “Mitchell-Linden,” 3/30. will be on Monday, May 2. Learn how to use a mouse and keyboard, open and close windows, PENINSULA Thursday @ 4:00PM - 4/7 and use toolbars and scroll bars. A

DULTS 92-25 Rockaway Beach Blvd., 718-634-1110 Celebrate National Poetry Month valid Queens Library card is required.

A Tuesdays @ 10:30AM - 3/1- 3/29 In the first part of the program, we will Computer Classes for Beginners discuss well-known poets and their works. Mondays @ 5:30PM - 3/14, 4/18 Learn the basics. In the second part, we’ll ask participants to Zumba for Adults share some of their favorite poems or their We’re using the Wii console version to Thursdays @ 2:00PM - 3/3, 3/17, 4/7, 4/21 own poetry. Please make sure all selections get in shape for the new year. Please Writing Club are suitable for all ages. wear sneakers and comfortable clothes We meet biweekly to share and discuss our writing. and come early to sign an exercise Saturday @ 1:00PM - 4/16 release form. Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 3/3, 4/7 Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month Book Discussion Group If you appreciate jazz or would like to learn Monday @ 5:30PM - 3/21 Selections are: 3/3-“A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” more about it, join us to listen to music, Craft for Adults: Flower Garden by Betty Smith; 4/7-“Life After Life” by Kate watch movies with jazz in them, and talk Learn how to make a flower garden Atkinson. Pick up copies at the library prior to about the lives of famous musicians. Light inspired by the novel “The Language of each meeting. refreshments will be available. Flowers” by Vanessa Diffenbaugh.

Saturdays @ 12:00PM POMONOK Monday @ 1:00PM - 4/4 Shape Up NYC: Just Keep Moving 158-21 Jewel Ave., 718-591-4343 Comedy Hour Instructor Alice Ostrowsky leads this low- Wednesdays @ 2:00PM - 3/2-3/30 Do you know some good jokes? Do impact aerobics class choreographed to Mahjong Club your friends say you’re funny? Perform music that aims to increase cardiovascular Whether you’re skilled at the gameor want at our comedy hour! Clean jokes only health, improve muscle mass and mobility, and to learn it, the club is a great place to meet and no profanity or offensive language strengthen and tone abs while reducing stress people and build your ability to strategize. allowed. on joints and feet. Fridays @ 10:30AM Monday @ 5:30PM - 4/11 Mondays @ 5:00PM - 3/7, 3/21, 4/4, 4/18 Technology Time Adult Arts and Crafts: Funny Masks Coloring Club for Adults Do you own a tablet and have a question on To celebrate April Fool’s Day, we’re This group is open to anyone who enjoys how to use it? We can help! making funny masks! coloring. You may bring your own coloring books or colored pencils. The library will also Mondays @ 12:00PM - 3/7-4/11 QUEENS VILLAGE provide pages, pencils, and crayons. Tax Counseling 94-11 217 Street, 718-776-6800 See “Briarwood,” Mondays. Wednesday @ 1:00PM - 3/2 Thursday @ 5:00PM - 3/10 Draw a Still Life The Great Book Swap Thursdays @ 10:30AM - 3/10, 4/14 Participants will observe and draw a Want to swap your old books for others you Introduction to Computers (Prereg.) still life of everyday objects. haven’t read? Come in and make a trade! Learn the fundamentals! Space is limited. Books can be fiction, nonfiction, or test Mondays and Thursdays @ 5:30PM preparation. Wednesdays @ 2:00PM - 3/23, 4/20 Chess Club Book Discussion Group Practice your skills with other adults. Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 3/10, 4/14 Upcoming selections are: 3/23-”So Much Preparing for Civil Service Exams for That” by Lionel Shriver; 4/20-”Yellow Thursdays @ 6:00PM Find out what to expect on civil service exams Crocus” by Laila Ibrahim. Shape Up NYC: Boot Camp and how to prepare in advance. See “Forest Hills,” Thursdays. The instructor is Kiersten Clay. 34 Queens Library Magazine March/April 2016

Fridays @ 10:00AM Wednesday @ 1:00PM - 3/30 REGO PARK STARs: Senior Theater Acting Paper Mosaics 91-41 63 Drive, 718-459-5140 Repertory Use bits of paper to make an original Thursdays @ 6:45PM - 3/3-/31 Calling all older adults! Join our galaxy design. Sahaja Yoga Meditation of STARs and perform theatrical works at Instructor Jennifer Gilhooly teaches the library with a great group of people! Saturdays @ 3:00PM - 4/16, 4/23, 4/30 participants how to relax and achieve a Zumba: Latin Dance Fitness (Prereg.) profound, deep, inner peace. Saturdays @ 10:00AM - 3/5-4/2 Instructor Meiling Schumm uses Latin Central Library Adult Learning Center dance moves to create a workout that Saturday @ 2:00PM - 3/5 Pre-HSE Classes at Queens Village helps you lose fat, build muscle, and An Afternoon of Music with Mark Belitsky,

Prepare for the new TASC examination and feel more energized. Dress for exercise, Russian Bard and Songwriter A get your high-school diploma! Call 718-480- bring a bottle of water, and come early Mark Belitsky is a Russian poet and folk DULTS 4222 for more information. to complete an exercise release form. singer. He will sing his own songs and those of other Russian composers. Saturdays @ 3:30PM - 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 Tuesday @ 2:00PM - 4/19 Learn to Dance Soca (Prereg.) Hollywood and The Holocaust Monday @ 2:00PM - 4/11 See “Central Library,” Mondays. The Marissa Berman, Assistant Director at Art Deco-Inspired Jewelry Workshop instructor is Davin McLeod. Preregistration The Harriet and Kenneth Kupferberg (Prereg.) is required for each session. Holocaust Resource Center and Archives Recycle your favorite buttons or use ours, at Queensborough Community College, and see them transformed into an art deco- Mondays @ 1:00PM (except 4/11) will lead a discussion on Hollywood and inspired bracelet. Materials will be provided. Knit and Crochet Club the Holocaust. Space is limited. Bring your supplies and make new friends at this crafts group for adults! Tuesdays @ 11:00AM - 4/19, 4/26 RICHMOND HILL Introduction to Email (Prereg.) 118-14 Hillside Ave., 718-849-7150 Wednesdays @ 1:00PM - 3/9, 3/23, 4/6, Learn how to create an email account, log Tuesdays @ 12:00PM 4/13, 4/27 on, send and receive messages, and attach Richmond Hill Quilters Adult Craft Club documents. Basic computer skills and a Join us if you like to quilt. Make a variety of crafts while socializing valid Queens Library card are required. with members of the community. Mondays through Saturdays @ 1:00PM Thursday @ 1:00PM - 4/28 The Daily Puzzle Wednesdays @ 3:00PM - 3/9, 4/13 Arm Knitting Workshop The library makes puzzles available to adults Movie Afternoon Arm knitting is the latest craze to hit the every day. We will watch: 3/9-“Ant-Man” (2015, knitting world and a quick to make cozy PG-13); 4/13-“The Intern” (2015, PG-13). accessories such as infinity scarves. Learn Thursdays @ 5:00PM it in this workshop. All you need is yarn Shape Up NYC: Cardio Kickboxing Friday @ 10:00AM - 3/11 and your arms. Please bring your own Instructor Monica Kelly leads this high- Arthritis and Joint Pain supplies. energy class involving punching and kicking Kathy Moran, R.N., discusses causes and movements to get a total-body workout. Wear symptoms of arthritis pain and joint pain QUEENSBORO HILL comfortable clothes and sneakers, and bring and available treatments. 60-05 Main Street, 718-359-8332 a water bottle and a towel. Space is limited. Tuesdays @ 11:00AM - 3/1-4/12 Participation is first come, first served. Wednesdays @ 2:00PM - 3/16, 4/20 Free E-File Tax Assistance for Book Discussion Group Qualified Tax Payers Saturdays @ 10:00AM - 3/5-4/2 We will discuss: 3/16-“The Elegance of the See “Cambria Heights,” Mondays. Central Adult Learning Center Hedgehog” by Muriel Barbery; 4/20-“The Volunteers will be available who speak Pre-HSE Classes at Richmond Hill Perfect Storm “ by Sebastian Junger. English, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. See “Queens Village,” Saturdays. Call 718-480-4222 for more information. Tuesdays @ 11:00AM - 3/22, 3/29 Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 3/3-3/31 Internet for Beginners (Prereg.) Yoga for Adults with Dorothy Ng Mondays @ 12:30PM - 3/7-3/28 Learn the basics of navigating the Certified yoga instructor Dorothy Ng Adult Computer Class Internet. Basic computer skills and a teaches basic yoga techniques and Learn the basics of working on a PC computer valid Queens Library card are required. exercises. Bring a mat and wear workout and how to use a keyboard and mouse. clothes and sneakers. It is recommended Thursday @ 2:00PM - 3/24 that you not eat for three hours before Tuesday @ 10:30AM - 3/8 Origami for Adults class. Space is limited and available first Microsoft Word for Beginners Join us for an afternoon of origami, the come, first served. Learn the basics. Japanese art of folding paper. March/April 2016 Queens Library Magazine 35 Tuesday @ 10:30AM - 3/15 Saturdays @ 3:00PM - 3/5-3/26 Mondays @ 1:00PM - 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 Microsoft Excel for Beginners Pathway to U.S Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Movie Mondays @ St. Albans (Prereg.) Citizen and Building Your Civic Knowledge We will be showing: 3/7-“Spectre” (PG-13); Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel. Are you ready to become a U.S. citizen? Sessions 3/14-“Goosebumps” (PG);” 3/21-“Mission are in English and include a workshop and Impossible: Rogue Nation” (PG-13). RIDGEWOOD basic civics education. 3/5-Are you ready to be 20-12 Madison Street, 718-821-4770 a U.S. citizen?/Introduction to American history; Thursday @ 3:00PM - 3/17 Mondays @ 12:00PM - 3/7-4/11 3/12-Required documents and more/Introduction New York State Citizen Preparedness Free E-File Tax Assistance for to American government and politics; Training Qualified Tax Payers 3/19-Common barriers to naturalization/American See “Douglaston/Little Neck,” 3/15. See “Cambria Heights,” Mondays. culture and geography; 3/26-Naturalization Volunteers will be available who speak interview and beyond/Review of 100 questions. Mondays @ 6:00PM - 3/21, 4/18 English, Spanish, and Arabic. Book Discussion Tuesday @ 1:00PM - 3/8 Selections are: 3/21-“The Storied Life of

DULTS Monday @ 6:30PM - 3/14 Food Assistance Outreach Event A.J. Fikry: by Gabrielle Zevin; 4/18-“Best

A Book Discussion See “Briarwood,” 3/7. Friends Forever” by Kimberla Laswon Roby. Join our discussion of “The Sun Also Rises” by Ernest Hemingway. Thursdays @ 3:30PM - 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 SOUTH HOLLIS Beginners’ Refresher Knitting Workshop for 204-01 Hollis Ave., 718-465-6779 ROCHDALE VILLAGE Adults (Prereg.) Tuesday @ 2:00PM - 3/1 See “Baisley Park,” Thursdays. 169-09 137 Ave., 718-723-4440 Chopin’s Birthday Wednesdays @ 11:30AM - 3/2- 4/13 Today is the birthday of the great Saturday @ 3:00PM - 4/16 Free E-File Tax Assistance for composer Frédéric Chopin! To celebrate, Qualified Tax Payers Poetry Reading with Chester R. Phillips we will play his music all day at the library! See “Cambria Heights,” Mondays. Help Queens resident Chester R. Phillips reads and will be available in English only. discusses his poetry. Thursday @ 12:00PM - 3/3 Crunchy Book Club Thursdays @ 12:00PM - 3/3-3/31 ROSEDALE If you want to spice up your life with fun Learn to Play Bridge 144-20 243 Street, 718-528-8490 books, this is the place to be! Our first Learn the game, keep you mentally fit, Tuesdays @ 11:00AM selection is “Confessions of a Wild Child” make new friends, and enjoy yourself. Computer Class for Adults by Jackie Collins. Copies are available at Adults will learn how to navigate the Queens the Reference Desk. Note: Adults only! Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 Library’s website and the Internet, and how to Beginners’ Microsoft Word (Prereg.) use email and Google. Mondays @ 6:00PM - 3/7-3/28 Using self-paced learning software, Book Café Thursdays @ 5:00PM participants will learn how to create Are you looking for a great book to read? Typing 101 and save documents and work with You’re in the right place! We will offer a Participants learn to type using an online Microsoft Word’s other functions. customized reading list based on your program in this computer class for adults. Preregistration is required for all 3 interests! Free coffee for the first 10 customers! sessions. Mondays @ 6:30PM (except 3/7) Shape Up NYC: Cardio Aerobics for Adults Mondays @ 6:00PM Saturday @ 2:00PM - 3/5 Instructor Leidilin Ramnarine leads a moderate Computer Class Make Your Path to Prosperity: workout that combines strength and toning Adult will learn the basics. Practical Strategies to Achieve Your exercises to burn calories and improve heart Goals health. Space is limited. Participation is first Wednesday @ 10:00AM - 3/9 Elease A. Wiggins is an adjunct come, first served. professor of sociology at LaGuardia Discover What Your Name Means Community College and life coach who Saturdays @ 2:00PM - 4/9, 4/16, 4/23 Today is Discover What Your Name Means works with single mothers and women Creative Designing with Colored Pencils Day. Find out what your name means. Ask transitioning off public assistance. In This program is therapeutic and relaxing. the librarian for help. this workshop based on her book “A Farewell to Welfare,” she will guide ST. ALBANS SOUTH JAMAICA participants in deciding how to turn 191-05 Linden Blvd., 718-528-8196 108-41 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., 718-739-4088 their education, experiences, and Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 3/3-3/24 Tuesdays @ 2:00PM - 3/15, 3/22, 3/29 natural gifts into the foundation of a Shape Up NYC: Boot Camp Beginners’ Refresher Knitting new, financially successful life. See “Forest Hills,” Thursdays. The instructor is Workshop for Adults (Prereg.) Antoinette Jenkins. See “Baisley Park,” Thursdays. 36 Queens Library Magazine March/April 2016 SOUTH OZONE PARK SUNNYSIDE Tuesday @ 1:00PM - 3/8 128-16 Rockaway Blvd., 43-06 Greenpoint Ave., 718-784-3033 Book Discussion 718-529-1660 Tuesdays @ 3:00PM - 3/1-4/26 We will discuss “The Unlikely Pilgrimage Wednesdays @ 10:00AM - 3/2, 3/9 Drawing to See: A Creative Aging Program of Harold Frye” by Rachel Joyce. ESOL (Prereg.) (age 50 and up) (Prereg.) This is a mixed-level class in English as In this Lifetime Arts Creative Aging program, Tuesdays @ 10:30AM - 3/8, 3/15 a second language. participants will learn drawing techniques that Introduction to Gmail (Prereg.) will sharpen their ability to see as artists see. Learn how to set up and use a Gmail STEINWAY The ninth session will be a gallery showing of account. Participants must have basic 21-45 31 Street, 718-728-1965 participants’ work. computer skills and an email address. Wednesdays @ 4:00PM - 3/2, 4/6 Space is limited. A Open Lab Thursdays @ 12:00PM - 3/3-4/14 DULTS Do you need more time to finish a Free E-File Tax Assistance for Qualified Tax Monday @ 2:00PM - 3/21 letter or fill out an online application? Payers Movie Screening: “Me and Earl and Do you want to create an email See “Cambria Heights,” Mondays. Volunteers the Dying Girl” account or simply read emails? At will be available who speak English and Spanish. Join us for a screening of this comedy- our Open Lab sessions you can use a drama. (2015, rated PG-13) laptop to complete these tasks. Saturday @ 3:00PM - 3/5 The Irish in America Tuesdays @ 10:30AM - 3/22, 3/29 Saturdays @ 2:00PM - 3/5, 3/12 See “Jackson Heights,” 3/26. Introduction to Microsoft Word Introduction to Yoga for Adults (Prereg.) (Prereg). Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 3/9 Learn how to create a simple Word Certified yoga instructor Sandhya Book Discussion document and navigate Word programs. Kaurmar teaches basic yoga We will discuss “Family Life” by Akhil Sharma. Participants must have basic computer techniques and exercises. Bring skills. Space is limited. Please arrive 10 a mat and wear workout clothes. Saturday @ 3:00PM - 4/9 minutes before class starts. Participants should attend all sessions. Shuga Henry Performs Spirituals to Swing Preregistration is required for each Sing along as Shuga Henry performs timeless Saturday @ 2:00PM - 4/2 session. Space is limited songs, from the gospel through the swing eras, Sophia Loren and Marcello and reminisce about the sounds of your youth. Mastroianni Wednesdays @ 1:00PM - 3/9, 4/13 See “Fresh Meadows,” 3/19. Computer Basics Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 4/21, 4/28 Learn how to use a computer or brush Zumba Gold Workout (Prereg.) Tuesdays @ 10:30AM - 4/5, 4/12 up on what you already know. See “Glen Oaks,” Mondays. The instructor is Introduction to PowerPoint (Prereg.) Suzanne Windland. Preregistration is required Learn the basics of how to create a Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 3/10, 3/17, 3/24 by telephone for all sessions. slide - show presentation. Participants Cold War Espionage must have basic computer skills. Space Learn about intelligence-gathering Monday @ 6:00PM - 4/25 is limited. Preregister in person or by activities between the United States Make Yogurt at Home phone. Please try to arrive 10 minutes and Soviet Union during the cold war. See “Douglaston/Little Neck,” 4/14. before the workshop begins. Topics will be: 3/10-Soviet spies and the Manhattan Project; 3/17-The Venona WHITESTONE WINDSOR PARK Project; 3/24-The Cambridge Five. 151-10 14 Road, 718-767-8010 79-50 Bell Blvd., 718-468-8300 Tuesday @ 10:30AM - 3/1 Tuesdays @ 1:30PM Monday @ 6:30PM - 3/28 Introduction to Internet (Prereg.) Knit and Crochet Club Book Discussion Group Learn how to use web tools and navigate the Bring your supplies and make friends! We will discuss “The Three-Year Swim Internet. Participants must have basic computer Club” by Julie Checkoway. skills. Space is limited. Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 3/2, 3/23, 4/20 Internet for Beginners Wednesday @ 1:00PM - 4/20 Tuesdays @ 1:00PM (except 3/8, 4/5) Learn how to navigate the Queens Internet Basics Knitting Club Library website and the Internet in Learn how the Internet works and how We create beautiful knits and enjoy one general. to conduct a productive search. another’s company. Wednesdays @ 12:30PM - 3/2-4/13 Wednesdays @ 1:30PM - 3/2-4/13 Tax Counseling Tax Counseling See “Briarwood,” Mondays. See “Briarwood,” Mondays. March/April 2016 Queens Library Magazine 37 Thursdays @ 1:00PM - 3/3, 3/24, 4/7 Wednesdays @ 1:30PM - 4/20, 4/27 Fridays @ 10:00AM - 3/4-4/15 Monday @ 1:00PM - 4/18 Basic Mandarin Chinese Free E-File Tax Assistance for Qualified Movie Time This beginning-level course will help you Tax Payers We will screen: 3/3-“Spectre” (2015, develop basic conversational skills in See “Cambria Heights,” Mondays. Volunteers PG-13); 3/24-“The Intern” (2015, PG 13); Mandarin Chinese. will be available who speak English and 4/7-“Suffragette” (2015, PG-13); 4/18-“Steve Spanish. Jobs” (2015, R). WOODHAVEN 85-41 Forest Parkway, 718-849-1010 Saturday @ 2:00PM - 3/5 Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 3/3, 3/17, 3/31, 4/21 Tuesdays @ 11:00AM - 3/1, 3/8, 3/15 Learn to Relax, Have Fun, and Eliminate Writing Club Computer Classes (Prereg.) Stress: A Workshop for Adults We meet biweekly to share our writing. Learn the basics of using Microsoft Word, See “Bay Terrace,” 3/10. email, and the Internet. Space is limited. Fridays @ 10:00AM Saturday @ 3:00PM - 3/5 English Conversation Classes WOODSIDE Pathway to U.S Citizenship: Becoming

DULTS See “Glen Oaks,” Fidays. 54-22 Skillman Ave., 718-429-4700 a U.S. Citizen and Building Your Civic A Tuesdays @ 2:00PM Knowledge Fridays @ 1:00PM This is the last session of a 4-session course. Knit and Crochet Scrabble Club See “Court Square,” Tuesdays. The topic is: Naturalization interview and Play Scrabble and other word games with beyond/Review of 100 questions. new friends! Thursdays @ 10:30AM Mondays @ 3:45PM Mobile Device Computer Classes Mondays @ 2:00PM - 3/7, 4/4 Bring your Google Android or Apple IOS Gentle Yoga with Mirelle Netelle Day Book Club device and learn how to use it. Relax with gentle yoga taught by certified We will discuss: 3/7-“At the Water’s Edge” instructor Mirelle Netelle. by Sara Gruen; 4/4-“The Girl on the Train” by Thursdays @ 1:00PM Paula Hawkins. Mondays @ 6:30PM New Students: Qigong and Tai Chi Practice with Mirelle Nitelle New York Cares Presents Computers for Mondays @ 6:30PM - 3/7-4/4 New students will learn basic Tai Chi forms. Beginners Shape Up NYC: Low-Impact Total Body Learn how to open an email account, Fitness Thursdays @ 1:00PM - 3/3, 3/10 navigate the Internet, and use Microsoft This gentle workout combines body-weight Word, PowerPoint, and Excel programs. Health Insurance Information strength training, low-impact aerobics, Would you like to learn about no- and active stretching to tone the body and cost Medicaid or low-cost insurance Tuesdays @ 2:00PM (except 3/1) increase heart health. The instructor is Kristen available under the Affordable Care Act? Shape Up NYC: Low-Impact Aerobics Kangas. Bring a towel or exercise mat and a Representatives of the New York City Instructor Misty Gisonda teaches a moderate, bottle of water. Space is limited. Participation Department of Health and Mental Hygiene heart-pumping workout to help burn calories is first come, first served. will be available to answer questions and improve heart health. Bring a towel and and provide the information you need bottle of water. Space is limited. Participation Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 3/10, 4/14 to enroll in health insurance through the is first come, first served. Night Book Club marketplace. We will discuss: 3/10-“The Art of Hearing Friday @ 12:30PM - 3/18 Heartbeats” by Jan-Philipp Sendker; 4/14- Thursdays @ 1:00PM and 2:00PM Lincoln Center Local Screening: “The Wright Brothers” by David McCullough. Basics of Tai Chi Sol Gabetta Mirelle Netelle leads this beginner’s tai chi The magnetic Argentine cellist Sol Gabetta Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 3/16, 4/13 course for health and well-being. presents a powerful program featuring Computer Basics Rachmaninoff’s sweeping “Sonata in G Learn the fundamentals of using a computer Thursdays @ 6:00PM minor” and a silvery showpiece spun from and take the first step into the cyber world! Russian tunes by Adrien François Servais. Job Readiness and Computer Class with New York Cares Saturday @ 2:00PM - 3/19 Learn how to search for jobs, fill out online Friday @ 12:30PM - 4/15 Come to the Cabaret applications, and prepare resumes and Lincoln Center Local Screening: Danish See “Auburndale,” 3/5. cover letters. Participants may also practice String Quartet basic computer skills and receive guidance See “Fresh Meadows,” 3/28. on preparing for and following up after a job interview.

38 Queens Library Magazine March/April 2016 MAIL-A-BOOK

Mail-a-Book is a teleconferenced program open to older adults and the homebound. First-time participants must call 718-464-0084 to preregister and obtain access numbers.

Tuesdays @ 2:00PM - 3/1, 4/5 Tuesday @ 2:00PM - 3/8 Friday @ 10:00AM - 3/18 Wednesdays @ 11:00AM - 3/23, 4/27 Dealing with Depression SNAP Facts Bingo As part of the Community Health Find out if you qualify for Supplemental We’re playing bingo, and you can join in Education Partnership series, Irene Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) from home. Cheng, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist at benefits, formerly known as Food Stamps, Flushing Hospital Mental Health Clinic, and get help applying. Kim Lerner from Wednesdays @ 11:00AM - 3/2, 4/6 will discuss what depression is and how LiveOn NY answers your questions and tell What Are You Reading? to treat it using Cognitive Behavioral you about updates in benefits. Find out what other people are reading, and Therapy. tell them what you’re reading now. Tuesdays @ 2:00PM - 3/22, 4/26 Wednesdays @ 11:00AM - 3/9, 4/13 Your Hearing Thursdays @ 11:00AM - 3/3, 3/17, 4/7, 4/21 You Be the Judge Audiologist Emily M. Esca will discuss: Books and Beyond We discuss real court cases and verdicts. 3/22-Help for hearing loss beyond hearing Topics will be: 3/3- Shyan Bhairo leads a aids; 4/26-Choosing the right hearing aid, discussion on Hindu mythology; 3/17- We Thursdays @ 8:00PM - 3/10, 4/14 which may not be the most expensive one! discuss “Dark Witch” by Nora Roberts; Topical Discussion Group 4/7-Shyan Bhairo leads a discussion on We discuss popular culture and current Thursdays @ 8:00PM - 3/24, 4/28 idioms and colloqialisms in different events. A Short-Story Discussion Group cultures; 4/21-We discuss “All the Light We Bonnie Sue Pokorny moderates. Cannot See” by Elizabeth Doerr. Tuesday @ 2:00PM - 3/15 Fridays @ 10:00AM - 3/25, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22 Tuesday @ 2:00PM - 4/12 Fridays @ 10:00AM - 3/4, 4/1 Chit Chat Allergies Marion’s Art History Class Make friends and chat over the phone. Immunologist Yong Luo, M.D., will discuss Marion Mango chats about great art and food and environmental allergies. artists. Wednesdays @ 11:00AM - 3/16, 4/20 The Poet in You Friday @ 10:00AM - 4/29 Mondays @ 1:30PM Tap into your natural ability to enjoy and At Home with Words Skype a Crossword Puzzle create original poetry. We will talk and write about our personal We solve the puzzle together using your memories and learn to express ourselves in home computer and Skype. our own style.

March/April 2016 Queens Library Magazine 39 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.

INTRODUCTION TO EMAIL INTERMEDIATE EXCEL COMPUTER PROGRAMS Learn how to create an email account, Topics include a review of the basics, log on, navigate your email account, creating and manipulating tables, and INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS send and receive emails, and attach using formulas and functions. Basic Topics include computer terminology, documents. While this is an introductory computer and Excel skills are required. using the mouse and touchpad, basic class, basic mouse and keyboarding skills Central Library: Sat @ 1:30PM - 3/19, keyboarding skills, and navigating are recommended. Central Library: Mon 4/16, Thur @ 6:00PM - 3/31, 4/28, Mon @ folders, files and programs in a Windows @ 10:00AM - 3/28, 4/18; Flushing: Tue @ 5:00PM - 4/4; Astoria: Thur @ 3:00PM environment. This is an introductory class; 10:00AM - 3/8; Arverne: Tue @ 11:00AM - - 3/24; Corona: Wed @ 1:00PM - 3/2 prior computer knowledge and skills 3/8, 3/29 (Spanish); Laurelton: Fri @ 10:00AM are not required. Central Library: Sat - 3/25; Lefrak: Fri @ 10:00AM - 3/25; @ 10:30AM - 3/5, 4/2, Mon @ 10:00AM - BEGINNERS’ WORD Long Island City: Wed @ 1:30PM - 3/23; 3/7, 4/4; Flushing: Tue @ 10:00AM - 3/1; Learn how to create and save documents; Ridgewood: Thur @ 3:00PM - 3/17, 3/24 Arverne: Tue @ 11:00AM - 3/15; Corona: format and edit text; copy, cut and paste Wed @ 1:00PM - 3/23 (Spanish) items; and use the basic functions and BEGINNERS’ AND INTERMEDIATE EXCEL commands of Microsoft Word. Basic Learn how to format documents and INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET computer skills are required. Central bibliographies; insert tables, charts, Topics include terminology, using a web Library: Thur @ 6:00PM - 3/3, Sat @ headers, and footers; create and manipulate browser and search engine, the basic 10:30AM - 3/12, 4/9; Corona: Wed @ tables; and use formulas and functions. JOBMAP structure of a website, and Internet 1:00PM - 4/20 (Spanish); Flushing: Tue @ Basic computers skills are required. safety. While this is an introductory class, 10:00AM - 3/22 Flushing: Thur @ 10:00AM - 3/17, 4/21 basic mouse and keyboarding skills are recommended. Central Library: Sat @ INTERMEDIATE WORD ADVANCED EXCEL 1:30PM - 3/5, 4/2, Mon @ 10:00AM - 3/21, Learn how to format documents and Be an Excel ninja! Topics include pivot 4/11; Flushing: Tue @ 10:00AM - 3/15; bibliographies and insert tables, charts, tables, forms, and macros. Basic computer Arverne: Tue @ 11:00AM - 3/1, 3/22; headers, and footers. Basic computer and Excel skills are required. Flushing: Corona: Wed @ 1:00PM - 3/30 (Spanish), and Microsoft Word skills are required. Thur @ 10:00AM - 3/24, 4/28 Wed @ 1:00PM - 2/17 (Spanish) Central Library: Sat @ 1:30PM - 3/12, 4/9, Thur @ 6:00PM - 3/24, 4/21, Mon @ BEGINNERS’ POWERPOINT ADVANCED INTERNET 5:00PM - 3/28; Flushing: Tue @ 10:00AM Topics include creating and editing slides, Topics include advanced search - 3/29; Astoria: Thur @ 3:00PM - 3/10; changing design and colors, inserting techniques, using different browsers, Corona: Wed @ 1:00PM - 4/27 (Spanish); pictures and illustrations, and presenting deleting cookies and caches, Laurelton: Fri @ 10:00AM - 3/18; Lefrak: a slide show. Basic computer skills bookmarking and personalizing your Fri @ 10:00AM - 3/18; Long Island City: are required. Central Library: Thur @ browser, incognito browsers, and securing Wed @ 1:30PM - 3/16 6:00PM - 3/17, Mon @ 5:00PM - 3/21, Sat your online privacy. Basic computer skills @ 10:30AM - 3/26, 4/23; Flushing: Thur and a valid email address are required. BEGINNERS’ EXCEL @ 10:00AM - 3/3, 4/7; Astoria: Thur @ Central Library: Wed @ 5:00PM - 3/13; Learn how to navigate a spreadsheet, 3:00PM - 3/3; Corona: Wed @ 1:00PM - Astoria: Thur @ 3:00PM - 4/7; create workbooks, enter and edit data, 3/9 (Spanish); Laurelton: Fri @ 10:00AM Laurelton: Fri @ 10:00AM - 4/8; and create charts and graphs. Basic - 3/11; Lefrak: Fri @ 10:00AM - 3/11; Lefrak: Fri @ 10:00AM - 4/8; Long Island computer skills are required. Central Long Island City: Wed @ 1:30PM - 3/9; City: Wed @ 1:30PM - 4/6; Ridgewood: Library: Mon @ 5:00PM - 3/7, Thur @ Ridgewood: Thur @ 3:00PM - 3/10 Thur @ 3:00PM - 4/7 6:00PM - 3/10, Sat @ 10:30AM - 3/19, 4/16; Astoria: Thur @ 3:00PM - 2/25 40 Queens Library Magazine March/April 2016 INTERMEDIATE POWERPOINT YOUTUBE LINKEDIN Learn how to create transitions, use Learn how to watch, post, and share Learn how to use LinkedIn to look for animations, and insert charts and multimedia. videos; “subscribe” to your favorite employment, network, and keep up with Basic computer and PowerPoint skills are YouTube channels; “like” your favorite colleagues. Basic computer and Internet required. Central Library: Sat @ 1:30PM videos; and connect with other users skills are required. Central Library: Thur - 3/26, 4/23, Thur @ 6:00PM - 4/7, Mon @ through comment sections. Basic @ 10:00AM - 3/3 5:00PM - 4/11; Flushing: Thur @ 10:00AM computer skills and a valid email - 3/10, 4/14; Astoria: Thur @ 3:00PM - 3/31; address are required. Central Library: RESUME KEYWORDS AND Corona: Wed @ 1:00PM - 3/16 (Spanish); Thur @ 10:00AM - 3/10, 4/7 ACCOMPLISHMENT STATEMENTS Laurelton: Fri @ 10:00AM - 4/1; Lefrak: Fri Find out what words employers like to @ 10:00AM - 4/1; Long Island City: Wed @ GETTING MORE FROM GOOGLE see in resumes and online applications, 1:30PM - 3/30; Ridgewood: Thur @ 3:00PM - ACCOUNTS and learn how to create a career 3/31 Learn about Gmail, Google Maps, vocabulary that will help you highlight Google Drive, and Google Groups. Basic your accomplishments. Flushing: Wed @ OPEN LAB (No prereg.) computer skills and a Google account 2:00PM - 3/16, Tue @ 10:00AM - 4/5 Use Open lab time in the Cyber Center Training are required. Central Library: Thur @ Room to search for a job, edit your resume, 10:00AM - 3/24, 4/21; Flushing: Thur @ JOB-SEARCH STRATEGIES FOR or practice your computer skills. Participants 4:30PM - 4/28 OLDER ADULTS are limited to two hours of lab time. To use the Older job-seekers face unique computers, you must create a JobMap account JOB READINESS challenges including possible age at jobmap.queenslibrary.org. Central Library: discrimination, compensation issues, Tues @ 2:00PM; Flushing: Sat @ 1:00PM PROGRAMS and questions about skills. Learn how to address these issues with potential FACEBOOK MOTIVATING MONDAYS employers. Central Library: Tue @ Learn how to use Facebook to stay in touch JOB-SEARCH GROUP 1:30PM - 3/8, 4/5; Flushing: Wed @ with loved ones, keep up with the news, and Looking for a job is stressful, but you 2:00PM - 4/20 leverage your network for your job search. don’t have to go through it alone. Join JOBMAP Basic computer and Internet skills and a valid fellow job-seekers for stress relief JOB-SEARCH STRATEGIES email account are required. Central Library: techniques and networking. Central Learn about general and career-specific Thur @ 10:00AM - 3/17, 4/14 Library: Mon @ 10:00AM websites and how to safely find and apply for jobs online. Central Library: TWITTER RESUMES Wed @ 10:00AM - 3/16, 4/13, Wed @ Learn how to “follow” friends, experts, and Make your resume the best it can be. 5:00PM - 3/9 (Part 1), 3/23 (Part 2); favorite celebrities and receive breaking news, Topics include how to get started, Arverne: Mon @ 12:00PM - 3/14, 3/28; job posting notifications, and more. Basic types of resumes, what to include Astoria: Mon @ 4:00PM - 3/28 (Part 1), computer skills and a valid email address are and exclude, and tips for making your 4/4 (Part 2); Laurelton: Tue @ 1:00PM - required.Central Library: Thur @ 10:00AM - resume stronger. Central Library: Tue 3/15 (Part 1), 3/22 (Part 2); Lefrak: Wed 3/31, 4/28 @ 1:30PM - 3/1, 3/29, 4/26, Wed @ @ 10:00AM - 3/16 (Part 1), 3/23 (Part 2); 10:00AM - 3/9, 4/6; Flushing: Wed @ Long Island City: Wed @ 10 AM - 3/16 INSTAGRAM 2:00PM - 3/2, 4/6, Wed @ 10:00AM - 3/9, (Part 1), 3/23 (Part 2); Ridgewood: Tue @ Lean how to share and take photos, add filters 4/6; Arverne: Thur @ 12:00PM - 3/10, 1 PM - 3/15 (Part 1), 3/22 (Part 2); South and image adjustments, connect accounts, 3/24; South Jamaica: Mon @ 2:00PM Jamaica: Thur @ 4 PM - 4/14 and respond to comments. Please bring your - 3/14, Wed @ 2:00PM - 3/23, Thur @ smartphone with the Instagram app installed. 4:00PM - 4/7 IDENTIFYING JOB SKILLS Central Library: Thur @ 6:00PM - 4/14 Learn how to identify your most COVER LETTERS marketable skills and achievements, and JOBMAP ORIENTATION (No prereg.) Topics include how to get started, get help creating a career vocabulary Learn how to use Queens Library’s online what to include and exclude, and tips that will enable you to highlight these tool to preregister for job search workshops for making a cover letter stronger. strengths on resumes and online job and computer-training classes, store your Central Library: Wed @ 10:00AM - 3/2, applications. Flushing: Wed @ 10:00AM - resumes and cover letters online, and get your 3/30, 4/27, Tue @ 1:30PM - 3/15, 4/12; 3/2, 4/27; Arverne: Mon @ 1:00PM - 3/7, resume reviewed online. Arverne: Mon @ Flushing: Wed @ 10:00AM - 3/16, 4/13, 3/21; South Jamaica: Mon @ 2:00PM - 12:00PM - 3/7, 3/21; Long Island City: Tue @ Wed @ 2:00PM - 4/13; Arverne: Mon 3/7, Wed @ 11:30 AM - 4/6, 4/13 2:30PM - 3/1, 3/15, 3/29; South Jamaica: Wed @ 1:00PM - 3/14, 3/28; Astoria: Mon @ @ 2:00PM - 3/9, Mon @ 2:00PM - 3/21, Wed @ 4:00PM - 3/7 (Part 2); South Jamaica: 10:30AM - 4/6, 4/13 Thur @ 6:00PM - 4/14

March/April 2016 Queens Library Magazine 41 MOCK INTERVIEWS PERSONAL BRANDING ONLINE SETTING UP A BUSINESS In these one-on-one practice sessions, you Learn how to monitor your online Learn the fundamentals of setting up will learn how to prepare for an interview, reputation, use social media while job- and operating a business, including successfully deal with difficult questions, seeking, and create a strong LinkedIn writing a winning business plan and legal and follow up properly after an interview. profile. Basic computer skills and a valid structuring. Flushing: Fri @ 10:00AM - Central Library: Wed @ 2:00PM, 3:00PM, email address are required. Flushing: 3/11, 4/8; South Jamaica: Thur @ 5:00PM Thur @ 10:00AM, 11:00AM, 12:00PM, Tue @ 6:30PM - 3/15, Thur @ 10:00AM - 3/11, 4/21 1:00PM, 2:00PM - 3/31 SOCIAL MEDIA FOR YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE JOB APPLICATIONS JOB-SEARCH STRATEGIES USING Learn which social media sites are best Learn how to register and build an SOCIAL MEDIA for marketing your business and how to employment profile on a job website, apply Learn how to use social media websites use them successfully. Flushing: Fri @ to online job postings, and upload your to safely find and apply for jobs online. 10:00AM - 3/25, 4/15 resume to an online application. Basic Flushing: Wed @ 2:00PM - 3/30 computer skills and an email account are MARKETING BASICS FOR required. Central Library: Wed @ 5:00PM NETWORKING SMALL BUSINESSES - 3/2; South Jamaica: Thur @ 5:00PM - 4/14 Networking is one of the best ways Learn about the exciting world of to find a job. Learn how to exchange marketing and which methods and MISTAKE-FREE INTERVIEWING information with others about job technologies are best suited for Learn how to prepare for a job interview, opportunities, interesting organizations, marketing your business and attracting successfully deal with difficult questions, and up-and-coming industries. Central the customers you hope to serve. and follow up properly after an interview. Library: Fri @ 10:00AM - 3/18, 4/15; South Jamaica: Thur @ 5:00PM - 3/17 Central Library: Tue @ 1:30:00PM - 3/22, Flushing: Wed @ 10:00AM - 3/23, Tue @ 4/19; Flushing: Wed @ 10:00AM - 3/30; 10:00AM - 4/12 MANAGING PEOPLE: BUILDING Arverne: Thur @ 1:30PM - 3/10, 3/24 EXTAORDINARY RELATIONSHIPS SALARY NEGOTIATION Learn how to build strong networking INTERVIEW PREPARATION Before you start negotiating salary relationships, foster business Learn about different types of interviews, with a prospective employer, you need partnerships, and inspire enthusiasm how to prepare for an interview, how to to know how much you and the job and cooperation among coworkers and respond to common and difficult questions, are worth. Learn how to negotiate in colleagues. Flushing: Fri @ 10:00AM - and how to follow up properly after an this workshop! Central Library: Fri @ 4/29 interview. Central Library: Wed @ 5:00PM 10:00AM - 3/4, 4/1, Wed @ 10:00AM - JOBMAP - 3/30 (Part 1), 4/6 (Part 2); Astoria: Mon 3/23, 4/20 10 STEPS TO CREATING AN @ 4:00PM - 4/11, Thur @ 3:00PM - 4/14; E-COMMERCE WEBSITE Laurelton: Tue @ 1 PM - 3/29 (Part 1), 4/5 SMALL-BUSINESS WORKSHOP Learn what it takes to start an online (Part 2); Lefrak: Wed @ 10:00AM - 3/30 Learn how to turn a business idea into business and how to use resources and (Part 1), 4/6 (Part 2); Long Island City: a business plan, create a demand for tools such as Etsy, Amazon, eBay, and Wed @ 10:00AM - 3/30 (Part 1), 4/6 (Part a product or service, set goals and more. Flushing: Tue @ 6:30PM - 3/29, 2); Ridgewood: Tue @ 1:00PM - 3/29 (Part objectives, budget and schedule, 4/26 1), 4/5 (Part 2); South Jamaica: Thur @ identify resources and networks, and get 5:00PM - 4/7 ready to open your business’s doors. DIY BUSINESS CARDS Central Library: Tue @ 7:00PM Learn how to use simple tools to create ANSWERING 10 TOUGH INTERVIEW your own business cards for free. QUESTIONS CHOOSING ENTREPRENEURSHIP Flushing: Tue @ 6:30PM - 3/22 Learn how to answer tough questions and Participants will get an overview of the use other smart strategies to do well in a dynamic world of entrepreneurship; FINANCIAL COACHING job interview. Flushing: Tue @ 6:30PM - 3/1 assess their skills, aptitudes, and Are financial problems causing you interests; explore what type of stress? A financial coach can help you CREATIVE WAYS TO DIG FOR JOB LEADS business best suits them; develop their develop the skills you need to manage Learn new and innovative ways to find job networking skills; and support one money and gain financial stability, opportunities. Flushing: Wed @ 2:00PM - another’s entrepreneurial visions and including knowing how to access, 3/23, 4/27 goals. Flushing: Fri @ 10:00AM - 3/4, 4/1; review, and understand your credit South Jamaica: Thur @ 5:00PM - 3/4, report. Central Library: Wed @ 10:00AM, 3/24, Thur @ 6:00PM - 4/7 11:00AM, 12:00PM, 1:00PM

42 Queens Library Magazine March/April 2016 PROGRAMS IN OTHER LANGUAGES (Prereg.) = Preregistration is required 國語 한국어 на русском языке an Kreyòl polsku español­­ françaisें Bosanskom Hrvatskom i Srpskom Português Tagalog

BENGALI 为 脉络，穿插教授具体实用的摄影 2月6日：慶祝春節特別節目-- - 技巧。 愛樂聲樂沙龍：新春大家唱 CENTRAL LIBRARY 时间：3月5日和26日，周六下午2点半 3 月 1 2 日 ： 介 紹 鋼 琴 家 肖 邦 及 其 作 品 89-11 Merrick Blvd., 718-990-0778 地点：法拉盛图书馆三楼会议室 如何提高兒童學習鋼琴的興趣 Photography and the Beauty of the 主講人：趙 旭冉 Summer Palace with Tian Jinghui 4月9日：中外作曲家對大自然的描述（上） Saturdays @ 3:00PM - 3/12-4/23 (except 4/1) The topics of this 2-session 主講人：王會林 program will be: 3/5-A brief 5月7日： 中外作曲家對大自然的描述（下） review of photography skills and 主講人 ：王會林 equipment, including camera and 地點：法拉盛圖書館三樓會議室 lenses; 3/26-Photographing classic 時間：下午2：30到4：30 architecture, using the Summer Palace New York Classical Music Lovers as an example. Association 2016 Lecture Series: Going to the Palace of Music Sunday @ 2:00PM - 3/6 Speakers and topics will be: 3/12-Sissi Zhao Microsoft Word for Bengali Speakers 高山流水識古琴系列之二 on the great pianist Chopin and his works, (Prereg.) 古琴是中國古代文化地位最崇高的 and how to help children learn piano; Learn how to create a document and work 樂器。紐約古琴研究會的成員會給 4/9-Huilin Wang on musical descriptions with tables. Participants must attend all 3 大家闡述古琴的歷史和琴體的特 of nature in eastern and western classes. Please call the Cyber Center at 718- 點，也會給大家帶來精彩的演奏。 compositions. 990-0769 to preregister. The Beauty of Guqin (in Chinese) The Guqin, or “ancient stringed Sunday @ 2:00PM - 3/13 Monday @ 6:30PM - 4/25 instrument,” is also called “the father of Chinese music.” Members of the 退休前和退休時的財務規劃 New York Guqin Association will 華美保險協會前會長李邦銳先生將與大家 introduce the history and repertoire 討論退休計劃概要和常見的錯誤，如何將 of the instrument and perform some 你的社保收入最大化，以及退休后的醫療 famous pieces. For more information 保險問題。 in English and Chinese, call 718-990- Financial Planning for Retirement 10 Steps to Starting Your Own Business (in 8569. (in Chinese) LANGUAGES

Bengali) Mr. Benjamin Li, former Director of the OTHER Get an overview of the steps you’ll need Monday @ 10:30AM - 3/7 Chinese American Insurance Association, to take to start a business, and find out 膝關節的損傷及物理治療 will discuss the basics of retirement how NYC Business Solutions can guide you 高信拱博士將討論各種常見膝關節 planning, how to maximize your social through each one. 損傷之間的關聯，治療的選擇，並 security benefits and health insurance 重點介紹膝關節的物理治療。 options after retirement, and common CHINESE Knee Injuries and Physical Therapy mistakes to avoid. FLUSHING (in Chinese) Saturday @ 2:30PM - 3/19 41-17 MAIN STREET, 718-661-1200 As part of the Community Health 法拉盛圖書館 暨北美中國書法協會 聯合 Saturdays @ 2:30PM - 3/5, 3/26 Education Partnership series, Greg X. 主辦 法拉盛人文講座· 摄影与中国古建筑之美 (二讲) Gao, PT, DPT, of United Interventional 主讲人：田京辉 Pain Management and Physical 走進國寶的殿堂 （第八系列） 一.明明白白玩摄影 针对喜欢摄影的人群 Therapy Center, will discuss common 第三講 話說金石 （宋緯國主講） ，概略介绍摄影基础知识，以PPT方式进 knee injuries and treatment options, 宋先生具有豐富的金石知識和高雅篆刻 技藝， 將為聽眾講解金石趣聞和基本技 行 ，图文互动，深入浅出，重在实用。讲 focusing on the importance of physical 能，以及分享他的篆刻經驗和技藝。 座循序 渐进，分为相机、镜头、摄影基本 therapy. 概念、生活 摄影、旅游摄影、风光摄影、 時間： 3月19日 星期六下午2:30 地點： 法拉盛圖書館三樓會議室 佳作欣赏、基本 功训练等多个板块。 Saturdays @ 2:30PM - 3/12, 4/9 二.走进颐和园，看古建学摄影，以颐和 North American Chinese Calligraphy 紐約古典音樂愛好者協會 主辦 2016 园为基础，探访中国 传统建筑之美，循 Association Lecture Series on Chinese 音樂欣賞系列講座： 序介绍颐和园各区不同建筑 的功能与特 Culture and Arts 走進古典音樂的殿堂 点，其在中国建筑体系中的地位； 与摄影 1月9日：歌曲的分析與處理 The topic will be seal and stone carving. 紧密结合，探讨如何拍出古建特点，表现 主講人：紐 約唐叔 出传统工艺超越时空的美感。以古建欣赏 March/April 2016 Queens Library Magazine 43 Sunday @ 1:30PM - 3/20 獨特挑戰。互助支 持小組將為您提供 ROSEDALE 紐約中美雙語教師協會 主辦 一個可靠和安全的地方一起 分享您的 144-20 243 Street, 718-528-8490 如何获得纽约市/州双语教师和或ESL教 經歷和感受。 Saturday @ 1:00PM - 3/19 师执照 Alzheimer’s Support Group Célébrez le Mois de la Francophonie avec 近年来，越来越多的新移民学生进入纽 Alzheimer’s Disease and Related la musique de Prince Guetjens et de Tayno 约州学 校读书。这种情况增加了各中小 Disorders, New York City, Inc., offers Profitez des sons attrayants d’Haïti avec la 学校对双语教 师和ESL教师的需求量。本 a monthly support group in Mandarin musique de Prince Guetjens et de Tayno. 次讲座将擇要介 绍如何获取有關的教师 Chinese for people caring for a person Prince Guetjens est un musicien haïtien, 执照。 chanteur et compositeur, dont le dernier CD 時間： 1月23 日週日，下午1點半 with Alzheimer’s or any of the other dementias. Our support group is a safe “Kanmèm” a treize titres de vodou, reggae, 地點：法拉盛圖書館三樓會議室 hip-hop, slow rock, bossa nova et autres place to share your experiences Obtaining Local Bilingual and ESL rythmes séduisants. Il est accompagné des Teaching Licenses musiciens de Tayno.Celebrate the Month In order to educate new immigrant students GLEN OAKS of Francophonie with the Music of Prince more effectively, New York City and New 256-04 Union Turnpike, Guetjens and Tayno York State will be hiring more bilingual 718-831-8636 Enjoy the appealing sounds of Haiti in and ESL (English as a Second Language) Saturday @ 2:30PM - 3/26 a performance by musician, singer, and teachers. This workshop will provide 迎馬年！分享安娜的插花藝術 composer Prince Guetjens and his backup musicians,Tayno. information on how to obtain teaching 敬邀各位與安娜共同享受一段賞心悅 licenses in these areas. 目，芳香 溫馨的時光。安娜將用中英 文雙語向各位介紹 並分享她的插花藝 GREEK 術。從胸花到慶典用的擺設 與裝飾， Thursday @ 6:00PM - 3/24 應有盡有，令人嘆為觀止。（材料有 BROADWAY 世界防治結核病（TB）日： 限，先到先得） 40-20 Broadway, 718-721-2462 幫助紐約市遏制結核病！ Lunar New Year Celebration: Flower Saturday @ 3:00PM - 3/19 世界上的三分之一人口已經感染了結核病 Arrangements by Anna Kao Ένας μηνιαιος εορτασμός της Ελληνο- （T B）。在紐約市,超過三分之一的結核 Αμερικανικης κληρονομιας με τον 病病例 是在皇后區。結核病是可以治愈 Floral artist Anna Kao will provide Αγαπητος και Μπαμπη 的，測試方便 ,和治療方法簡單。快來參 instruction on the fine art of floral 加由衛生局主辦的 免費研討會，並了解 arranging. Materials are limited; Ο ΑΓΑΠΗΤΟΣ ΜΑΓΚΑΝΑΡΗΣ παιζοντας 如何幫助遏制結核病。有 關結核病的更 participation is first come, first served. Μπουζουκι,Τζουρα και Μπαγλαμα, μαζι 多信息，請查看紐約市衛生局的 網站和 με τον ΜΠΑΜΠΗ ΣΑΜΠΕΛΙΔΗΣ στο Πιανο, 搜索TB。 FRENCH θα παρουσιασει μια μεγάλη ποικιλία της World TB Day: Help Stop TB in New York ελληνικής μουσικής απο ΡΕΜΠΕΤΙΚΑ City! GLEN OAKS ΤΡΑΓΟΥΔΙΑ και EΝΤΕΧΝΗ ΜΟΥΣΙΚΗ. More than a third of all New York City 256-04 Union Turnpike, A Celebration of Greek-American Heritage residents with tuberculosis 718-831-8636 Month with Agapitos and Bobby (TB) live in Queens. TB is curable, testing Thursdays @ 12:00PM - 3/3-3/31 Agapitos Magkanaris and Bobby Sampelidis is simple, and treatment is available. Learn Le Club Français will perform traditional and contemporary how you can help stop TB at this free Parlez-vous français? N’oubliez pas Greek music, including rebetiko, an workshop presented by NYC Health. cette belle langue! Veuillez nous underground Greek music that began in rejoindre à notre Club Français. On the early 1900s; entekhno, a westernized, OTHER OTHER Monday @ 10:30AM - 4/4 parlera des nouvelles du jour, de orchestral form of rebetiko that arose in the

LANGUAGES 腰痛和膝關節疼痛的現代治療 la famille, des amis, des vacances; 1950s; and laika, the mainstream music of 作為社區健康教育系列講座的一部分，李 on écoutera de la musique et des contemporary Greece. 尉鬆博士將討論常見的腰痛，下肢痛和膝 chanteurs français et francophones; 蓋疼痛的原因。並將介紹腰痛和坐骨神經 on discutera des arts, des films, de HAITIAN CREOLE 痛的微創治療以及膝關節炎的治療。 la cuisine française ou de votre pays Lower-Back and Knee Pain: Causes and natal et n’importe quel sujet qui vous CENTRAL LIBRARY Treatments (in Chinese) intéresse. Ce sera de véritables tête-à- 89-11 Merrick Blvd., 718-990-0778 As part of the Community Health Education têtes entre amis! Sunday @ 3:00PM - 3/6 Partnership series, Wensong Li, M.D., will French Club KONSÈ DIMANCH @ CENTRAL LIBRARY: discuss the most common causes of pain in Do you speak French? Don’t forget this Kongo: Tanbou Sakre, Chante ak Dans the lower back, knee, and leg, and review beautiful language! Join us to talk about nan peyi Dayiti minimally-invasive treatments. family, friends, and vacations; listen to Kongo se mizik ki kenbe kilti ak tradisyon French music and song; and discuss Ayisyen an byen wo. Kongo – prezante bay Sunday @ 2:00PM - 4/17 current events, art, cooking, and any piblik la yon melanj chante dans ak mizik ki jwe 阿茲海默癥互助支持小組 other subject that might interest you. ak tanbou ki rete fidèl ak rasin Lafrik Ginen. 紐約市阿茲海默症及相關失智症協會，定 These will be real tête-à-têtes among Sunday Concerts @ Central: Kongo - 期與 您互動及交流關於照顧阿茲海默症 friends. Spiritual Drums, Songs, and Dance of Haiti 及其他相關 失智症患者所面對的困擾及 Explore Haitian culture in an interactive 44 Queens Library Magazine March/April 2016 program that uses traditional instruments dating back to pre-slavery times, and enjoy LEFRAK CITY promotes the rich musical traditions of a performance of dance and songs rooted 98-30 57 Avenue, 718-592-7677 their ancestors, the African descendants in African heritage, blended with a cappella Saturday @ 3:00PM - 3/12 of Colombia’s Caribbean coast. and percussion and acoustic accents. Арии и романсы великих русских From traditional songs to original композиторов compositions, Rebolu’s repertoire KOREAN Насладитесь сопрано русской певицы is loaded with energy, history, and MCGOLDRICK Светланы Гасковой. Уроженка danceability. 155-06 Roosevelt Ave. (off Northern Москвы, Светлана Гаскова получила Blvd.), 718-461-1616 международное признание за свой CENTRAL LIBRARY Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 3/10, 4/14 прекрасный голос. В 2015 г. она 89-11 Merrick Blvd., 718-990-0778 맥골드릭 도서관 한국어 독서 클럽 участвовала в Международном Wednesdays @ 6:00PM - 3/2, 3/9, 3/16 독서를 좋아하십니까? 요즘 좋은 한국어 책을 фестивале Кюи в Канаде, в Торонто. Clases de Computación para 읽으셨나요? 맥골드릭 도서관 한국어 독서클럽에 На концерте для библиотеки Квинса principiantes 오셔서 귀하의 독서 경험을 함께 나누십시요. Светлана Гаскова порадует слушателей ¿Necesita aprender a encender la Korean Book Club исполнением произведений computadora o como escribir un correo Do you enjoy reading? Have you read a Чайковского, Римского-Корсакого, electrónico a alguien? Estas clases good book lately? Share your reading Рахманинова и других композиторов. son para usted. Pre-registración en experiences at the Korean Book Club! Arias and Art Songs by Great Russian el mostrador de referencia del Cyber Composers center a partir del miércoles, 24 de RUSSIAN Internationally-praised Russian soprano febrero a las 9:00AM o llame al 718- FAR ROCKAWAY Svetlana Gaskova will delight audiences 990-0967 with music from Tchaikovsky, Rimsky- 1637 Central Avenue, 718-327-2549 Computers for Beginners (in Spanish) Saturday @ 3:00PM - 4/9 Korsakov, Rachmaninov, and others. (Prereg.) Предотвращение инсульта. Learn how to turn on a computer and Согласно статистике, за последнее REGO PARK use email. Participants must attend all 3 десятилетие резко возросло количество 91-41 63 Drive, 718-459-5140 classes. Preregister at the Cyber Center людей, пострадавших от инсульта, Saturday @ 2:00PM - 3/5 Reference Desk or call 718-990-0967. наиболее распространенного осложнения Песни в Исполнении Марка Sundays @ 1:00PM - 3/6, 3/13, 3/20 на почве гипертонии. Доктор Ирина Белицкого, Русского Барда и ¡Venga y aprenda sobre técnicas Бельман подробно обсудит методы и Песенника experimentales de acuarela y collage способы предотвращения и лечения Марк Белицкий -- русский поэт и con Guido Garaychochea! инсульта. исполнитель народных песен. Он будет En este taller de 7 semanas, se Stroke Prevention (in Russian) петь песни собственного сочинения и analizarán diferentes técnicas de Hypertension increases the risk of stroke, других русских песенников. acuarela a través de demostraciones y se guiaran a los participantes en el and the incidence of stroke has drastically An Afternoon of Music with Mark LANGUAGES increased in the last decade. In this Belitsky, Russian Bard and Songwriter uso de collage y acuarela para crear OTHER presentation, Irena Belman, M.D., will Mark Belitsky is a Russian poet and folk piezas únicas. Este taller busca crear un discuss how to reduce the risk of stroke and singer. He will sing original songs of his ambiente divertido y ofrecer información review advances in treatment. own composition and those by other básica sobre cómo profundizar y Russian composers. avanzar en técnicas experimentales de FOREST HILLS pintura. Este es un curso de nivel básico SPANISH y no se necesita experiencia. 108-19 71 Ave., 718-268-7934 Experimental Watercolor with Artist Monday @ 3:00PM - 3/14 BROADWAY Guido Garaychochea! (in Spanish) Как предотвратить и лечить воспаление 40-20 Broadway, 718-721-2462 (Prereg.) легких Saturday @ 3:00PM - 3/5 In this 7-week workshop, artist Guido В сезон холодов каждому надо знать, как Grupo Rebolu Garaycochea will demonstrate different предотвратить осложнения от инфекций Grupo Rebolu es un conjunto musical collage and watercolor techniques верхних дыхательных путей, особенно Afro Colombiano que promueve las and guide participants in mixing the возникновение пневмонии. Доктор ricas tradiciones musicales de sus two to create unique pieces. All are Ирина Бельман расскажет о причинах, antepasados; afrodescendientes de welcome; no experience is needed. симптомах и современных методах la Costa Caribe de Colombia. Desde The first 3 sessions will be held at the лечения воспаления легких. temas tradicionales a composiciones Library; the last 4 at Queens Museum. How to Prevent and Treat Pneumonia (in originales, el repertorio del Grupo Rebolu Materials will be provided. Call Guido Russian) está cargado de energía, historia y Garaycochea at 718-592-9700x135 or Irena Belman, M.D., will discuss the causes, dancibilidad. email ggaraycochea@queensmuseum. symptoms, prevention, and treatment of Grupo Rebolu org to preregister. pneumonia and other respiratory diseases. This Afro-Colombian musical ensemble March/April 2016 Queens Library Magazine 45 Wednesdays @ 6:00PM - 4/6, 4/13, 4/20 -Presbyterian/Queens. Presentado por TB en NYC están en Queens. La TB Microsoft Word para Hispanoparlantes la Dra. Blanca Sckell, Directora Medica se puede curar, la prueba es simple y ¿Necesita aprender cómo crear un del Ambulatory Care Center, New York- el tratamiento está disponible. Ven y documento o trabajar con tablas? Los Presbyterian/Queens únete a nosotros para un taller gratuito participantes deben tener conocimientos Diabetes: Learn your ABCs (in Spanish) presentado por el departamento de básicos de computación y deben asistir a Blanca Sckell, M.D., discusses how to salud y aprenda cómo usted puede las tres clases. Se requiere preinscripción prevent and manage diabetes at this ayudar a detener la TB. Para obtener más en el mostrador de referencia del Cyber program presented in collaboration with información sobre la TB, por favor visite Center a partir del miércoles, 30 de New York-Presbyterian/Queens. el sitio web del departamento de salud marzo a las 9:00AM o llame al 718-990- de NYC y busca TB. 0967. Saturday @ 12:00PM - 4/30 World TB Day: Help Stop TB in New York Microsoft Word for Spanish Speakers Plantas que crecen en el interior de City! (Prereg.) apartamentos More than a third of all New York City Topics include creating and saving En este taller en español, aprenderá residents with tuberculosis (TB) live in documents, working with tables, and sobre cómo trasplantar una planta, Queens. TB is curable, testing is simple, printing. Participants should have basic pasos para tener plantas sanas, and treatment is available. Learn how you computer skills and must attend all 3 hacer un jardín de hierbas en un can help stop TB at this free workshop classes. Preregister at the Cyber Center solo recipiente en el interior, macetas presented by NYC Health. Reference Desk or by calling 718-990- colgantes para plantas de aire. • El 0967 beginning Wednesday, March 30 at hacer y que no hacer del crecimiento de Saturdays @ 9:30AM - 4/9, 4/16, 4/23 9:00AM. una planta de menta Clases de Computación para Growing Plants Indoors (in Spanish) principiantes CORONA Learn how to repot a plant, make a one- ¿Necesita aprender a encender la 38-23 104 Street, 718-426-2844 pot herb garden, keep plants healthy, computadora o como escribir un Thursday @ 5:00PM - 3/10 use hanging pots for air plants, and correo electrónico a alguien? Estas Serie de la Salud y Prevención de la grow a mint plant. clases son para usted. Es necesario Comunidad de Corona que los participantes asistan a las Serie presentada en colaboración con FLUSHING tres clases. Para las de Flushing se ACQC. Todos son bienvenidos a este 41-17 Main Street, 718-661-1200 requiere preinscripción en persona en programa que es gratuito y abierto al Saturdays @ 9:30AM - 3/12, 3/19, 3/26 el mostrador de referencia a partir del público. ¡Ven y únete a nosotros! - El Microsoft Excel para hispanoparlantes sábado, 2 de abril a las 9:00AM, o llame tema será negociar un sexo más seguro. Los participantes deben tener al 718-661-1280. Corona Community Health and conocimientos básicos de computación Computers for Beginners (in Spanish) Prevention Series y es necesario que los participantes (Prereg.) This series is presented in collaboration asistan a las tres clases. Para las clases Learn how to turn on your computer and with AIDS Center of Queens College. All de Flushing, se requiere preinscripción write an email. Participants must attend are welcome. The topic will be negotiating en persona en el mostrador de all 3 classes. Preregister at the Cyber safer sex. referencia a partir del Sábado, 5 de Center Reference Desk or by calling 718- marzo a las 9:00AM o llamé al 718-661- 661-1280 beginning Saturday, April 2 at OTHER OTHER Mondays @ 6:30PM - 4/11, 4/18, 4/25 1280. 9:00AM. LANGUAGES Movimiento para la Vida Microsoft Excel for Spanish Speakers Movimiento para la Vida incorpora danza (Prereg.) Thursday @ 2:00PM - 4/21 y yoga suave acompañados de diferentes Learn how to create a worksheet and Tiene la Residencia Permanente; tipos de música para acentuar la conexión perform calculations. Participants must Obtenga aún Más mente-cuerpo. attend all 3 classes. Preregister at the Si tiene la residencia permanente, podría Moving for Life Cyber Center Reference Desk or by estar listo para obtener los beneficios de Moving for Life incorporates gentle dance calling 718-661-1280 beginning Saturday, la ciudadanía, incluyendo el derecho a and yoga, accompanied by different types March 5 at 9:00AM. votar en las próximas elecciones locales, of music to accentuate the body-mind estatales, y nacionales. Y además, connection. Thursday @ 6:00PM - 3/24 muchas otras oportunidades podrían Día Mundial de la Tuberculosis (TB): estar a su alcance. Thursday @ 6:00PM - 4/14 Ayuda a detener la TB en la ciudad de Permanent Opportunity: You Have a Diabetes: Aprenda su ABC Nueva York! Green Card; Get More! (in Spanish) Aprenda como prevenir y manejar la Un tercio de la población mundial está If you have your green card, you might be diabetes en el programa que se presentara infectado con la Tuberculosis (TB). ready for the full benefits of citizenship, en colaboración con el hospital New York Sobre un tercio de todos los caso de which will allow you to vote in your next local, state, and national elections, as well as enjoy many other opportunities. 46 Queens Library Magazine March/April 2016 GLEN OAKS LANGSTON HUGHES LEFRAK CITY 256-04 Union Turnpike, 718-831-8636 100-01 Northern Blvd., 718-651-1100 98-30 57 Avenue, 718-592-7677 Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 3/3, 4/14 Saturdays @ 2:00PM - 3/12, 3/19, 3/26 Saturday @ 3:00PM - 3/19 Club en Español Microsoft Word para Hispanoparlantes Música de América Latina y España ¿Hablas español? ¡No olvide este bello ¿Necesita aprender cómo crear un Experimentar los ritmos vibrantes lenguaje! Venga a nuestro Club de Español documento o trabajar con tablas? Los y apasionados de Samba, Flamenco, para hablar de todo un poco incluyendo participantes deben tener conocimientos el bolero y la música sefardí con películas, música, comida y noticias. ¡Conozca básicos de computación y asistir a las la vocalista Bárbara Martínez y autores invitados y conéctese con amigos! tres clases. Se requiere preinscripción en el guitarrista más importante del Spanish Club el mostrador de referencia de Langston flamenco Arturo Martínez. Do you speak Spanish? Don’t forget this beautiful Hughes a partir del sábado, 5 de marzo a Music of Latin America and Spain language! Join us to talk about anything and las 10:00AM See “Jackson Heights.” everything including film, music, cooking and Microsoft Word for Spanish Speakers news. Meet guest authors and connect with new (Prereg.) Tuesday @ 3:00PM - 4/26 friends. See “Central Library,” Saturdays. Teatro SEA presenta Los colores de Preregister at the Reference Desk Frida JACKSON HEIGHTS beginning Saturday, March 5 at 10:00AM. Toda la familia disfrutarán de este 35-51 81 Street, 718-899-2500 colorido show una-mujer que Frida Saturday @ 3:00PM - 3/12 Mondays @ 4:00PM - 3/14, 3/28, 4/11, 4/25 Kahlo cuenta las historias detrás de Música de América Latina y España Grupo Asesor de Adolescentes sus pinturas más famosas con títeres Experimentar los ritmos vibrantes y TAG es un programa para estudiantes y canciones. Teatro bilingüe para apasionados de Samba, Flamenco, el bolero del 7-12 grado. En este programa, los niños y sus familias y la música sefardí con la vocalista Bárbara estudiantes tienen la oportunidad de Teatro SEA presents “The Colors of Martínez y el guitarrista más importante del sugerir películas, libros, y actividades Frida” flamenco Arturo Martínez. que la biblioteca puede realizar para los The entire family will enjoy this Music of Latin America and Spain jóvenes. bilingual theater presentation Experience the vibrant and passionate rhythms Teen Advisory Group (grades 7-12) featuring a colorful one-woman show of samba, flamenco, boléro, and Sephardic Have a say in programming, activities, and in which Frida Kahlo tells the stories music with vocalist Barbara Martinez and materials for teens at the library. Help us behind her most famous paintings the foremost guitarist of flamenco, Arturo select movies, books, and comics, and using puppets and songs. Martinez. create programs that interest you!

Tuesday @ 5:30PM - 3/22 Saturdays @ 2:00PM - 4/9, 4/16, 4/23 Cómo Iniciar y Ejecutar una Pequeña Microsoft Excel para hispanoparlantes Los participantes deben tener

Empresa LANGUAGES En este taller en español los asistentes conocimientos básicos de computación y aprenderán consejos útiles para convertir un es necesario que los participantes asistan OTHER pasatiempo en habilidades en un negocio, y a las tres clases. Se requiere preinscripción recursos gratuitos para ayudarle a planificar en persona en el mostrador de referencia un negocio. de Langston Hughes apartir del sábado, 2 How to Start and Run a Small Business (in de abril a las 10:00AM. Spanish) Microsoft Excel for Spanish Speakers Learn tips for turning a hobby or skills into a (Prereg.) business and find out where to obtain free See “Flushing,” Saturdays. Preregister at resources to help plan a business. the Reference Desk beginning Saturday, April 2 at 10:00AM

March/April 2016 Queens Library Magazine 47 PROGRAMS FOR TEENS (Prereg.) = Preregistration is required

AUBURNDALE Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 3/31-4/28 (except Thursday @ 4:00PM - 3/10 25-55 Francis Lewis Blvd., 718-352-2027 4/21) Make Simple Video Games with Twine Monday @ 6:30PM - 4/11 Angel’s Art Studio (age 10 and up) Learn how to use the free game-design Open Mic Night Art classes with artist Angel offer tool Twine to make interactive stories Share your talent in poetry, music, or comedy. a unique creative experience and that you can post online and share with Walk-ins are welcome. personal attention to help you improve friends. No coding experience required! quickly, whether you’re a beginner or BAY TERRACE an experienced artist. Wednesdays @ 4:00PM - 3/16, 4/13 18-36 Bell Blvd., 718-423-7004 Teen Book Talks and Trailers Saturday @ 2:00PM - 3/12 CAMBRIA HEIGHTS Find out about great books and watch Early New York Animation 218-13 Linden Blvd., 718-528-3535 fan-made trailers, with a different theme Join film archivist, animation historian, and Thursday @ 4:00PM - 3/24 each month: March-Fantasy and Harry lifelong Queens resident Tommy José Stathes Sexual Orientation 101 Potter; April-Adventure. for an introduction to early animated cartoons What is your sex/gender? What is the created in New York City between 1900 and sex/gender of the people to whom Sunday @ 2:00PM - 3/20 the late 1920s. you are attracted? These two factors Sunday Movie: “Everest” determine your sexual orientation. The Several groups of climbers scale Mount BAYSIDE concept can be confusing, and feelings Everest only to be hit by a monster storm on their descent. (2015, PG-13) 214-20 Northern Blvd., 718-229-1834 can be confusing, too. It’s normal to Fridays @ 4:00PM have lots of questions! This workshop Book Buddies is a safe space to get your questions COURT SQUARE Children in grades K-4 enjoy an hour of answered. 25-01 Jackson Ave., 718-937-2790 activities and reading with a teen buddy. Tuesday @ 6:30PM - 3/8 CENTRAL LIBRARY Book Salon: Sci-Fi and Fantasy Monday @ 5:30PM - 4/4 89-11 Merrick Blvd., 718-990-0778 Authors’ Evening Shakespeare in Queens: Tuesdays @ 4:00PM Join us for live readings by sci fi/fantasy “The Winter’s Tale” Teen Games and Snacks (grades 7-12) authors Rob Dircks, Ilana Teitelbaum, and Our series of staged readings of Teens enjoy light snacks and classic more. This special event will be held at Shakespeare’s plays, presented by TITAN board games. Snacks are available first Manducatis Rustica restaurant in Long Theatre Company, continues with “The come, first served. Island City. Go to queenslibrary/eventbrite. Winter’s Tale .” In this tragi-comedy, obsession com for details and tickets. and cruel actions can still lead to second Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 3/2 chances. Science Fair Help DOUGLASTON/LITTLE NECK Get help with any stage of your science 249-01 Northern Blvd., 718-225-8414 BELLEROSE project, from choosing a topic to Saturday @ 2:00PM - 4/2 250-06 Hillside Ave., 718-831-8644 organizing your presentation. Bring Early New York Animation Fridays @ 4:00PM your ideas, questions, and assignment See “Bay Terrace,” 3/12. Wii and Board Games (grade 4 and up) sheet! TEENS Tweens and teens unwind playing Wii and EAST FLUSHING board games with friends. Mondays @ 6:00PM - 3/7, 3/14 196-36 Northern Blvd., 718-357-6643 Learn to Dance Soca! Tuesdays @ 2:30PM Friday @ 4:00PM - 3/18 A masquerade dance at the annual Scrabble Club Teen Advisory Group (grades 6-12) Caribbean Carnival Festival, soca is Adults and teens compete to see who We have different activities including Wii games, made to get you moving! You don’t have can form the most words. First come, first crafts, and movies, with plenty of time to discuss to be a dancer to attend this workshop, served. your favorite books and films. Bring your friends but you will feel like one when you and hang out together in the library! leave!

48 Queens Library Magazine March/April 2016 FLUSHING FOREST HILLS LANGSTON HUGHES 41-17 Main Street, 718-661-1200 108-19 71 Ave., 718-268-7934 100-01 Northern Blvd., 718-651-1100 Fridays @ 4:00PM Saturday @ 2:00PM - 3/19 Wednesdays @ 3:00PM Teen Happy Hour Early New York Animation Teen and Tween Book Discussion Group Calling all teens and tweens: Have fun playing See “Bay Terrace,” 3/12. We meet weekly to talk about good reads. a variety of interactive board or card games with your friends, or chill out with our Nintendo FRESH MEADOWS Mondays @ 4:00PM - 3/7-4/18 Wii U or X Box 360! 193-20 Horace Harding Expressway, “Speak the Speech”: Recycling 718-454-7272 Shakespeare—a “Romeo and Juliet” Saturdays @ 10:00AM Fridays @ 3:00PM Workshop Math Help (grades 4-8) Wii Gaming In this 10-session workshop led by Josette Math tutoring is available. Bring your math Children, tweens, and teens hang Marina Murray, founder and artistic homework and textbook. out and play Super Smash Bros., Just director of Shakespeare’s Sistah Theater Dance, and other console games. Company, teens will read and discuss Saturdays @ 2:00PM Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”; Chess Club (age 8 and up) GLEN OAKS interpret, adapt, and rewrite monologues Children and teens learn the basics or improve and scenes; and perform parts of the play 256-04 Union Turnpike, 718-831- their game. as an acting ensemble in the final session. 8636 Fridays @ 3:15PM (except 3/25) The last 3 sessions will be in May. Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 3/10, 4/7 Teen Game Challenge Teen Anime Club Challenge your friends and meet new Mondays @ 4:00PM - 3/14, 3/28, 4/11, 4/25 Teens and tweens watch popular Anime opponents. See you there. Teen Advisory Group (grades 7-12) episodes selected based on their feedback. Have a say in programming, activities, and Saturday @ 1:00PM - 3/5 materials for teens at the library. Help us Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 3/30 Saturdays @ 12:00PM - 4/2-4/30 select movies, books, and comics, and Teen Jeopardy! Saturday Afternoon Movies create programs that interest you! Teen and tweens answer questions on a Adults and teens are invited to enjoy variety of timely topics, including popular these movies, all released in 2015 and Thursdays @ 6:00PM - 3/24, 3/31, 4/7 music, Lunar New Year, African-American rated PG-13, unless otherwise noted: The Art of Zentangle (Prereg.) History, and more. 3/5-“The Longest Ride”; 4/2-“Little The Zentangle Method is an easy-to- Boy”; 4/9-“Wild” (2014); 4/16-“The learn, relaxing, and fun way to create Monday @ 6:00PM - 4/11 Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”; beautiful images by drawing structured Shakespeare in Queens: 4/23-“The Martian”; 4/30-“Bridge of patterns. Learn this form of relaxation Talking Shakespeare Spies.” with Zentangle Certified Teacher Micah Lenny Banovez, artistic director of TITAN Morgovsky Spratt. Space is limited. Theatre Company, will give a behind-the- scenes look at “Comedy of Errors”, “King HILLCREST 187-05 Union Turnpike, LAURELTON John,” and “The Winter’s Tale” and discuss 134-26 225 Street, 718-528-2822 modern interpretations of these plays. 718-454-2786 Fridays @ 4:30PM - 3/4- 4/29 Thursdays @ 4:30PM TGIF Game Night African-American History Club Tuesday @ 4:00PM - 4/12 Tween and teen history lovers will learn Teen Manga Club Join the action with Wii games; go old-school with Connect 4, Monopoly, about important events and figures in Teens discuss what they are reading and other African-American history. Manga topics. We will have way cool activities, Battleship, or Scrabble; or hang back and play solitaire or work on a puzzle! TEENS and may even create our own Manga! Fridays @ 4:00PM Game Time Thursday @ 4:00PM - 4/21 JACKSON HEIGHTS Teens play chess and other games that Teen Earth Day Jeopardy! 35-51 81 Street, 718-899-2500 test their knowledge and skills. Teens and tweens play a game of Jeopardy! Monday @ 5:30PM - 3/7 Shakespeare in Queens: “King John” on our big screen and try to answer questions LEFRAK CITY about Earth Day and other topics. The fun is on Our series of staged readings of 98-30 57 Ave., 718-592-7677 at Flushing! Shakespeare’s plays presented by TITAN Theatre Company continues Fridays @ 4:00PM - 3/25, 4/29 with “King John,” a history play that Fitness Fridays Tuesday @ 4:00PM - 4/26 Children and teens build skills, practice Blackout Poetry (grade 7 and up) grapples with questions of allegiance, legitimacy, duplicity, and the driving teamwork, and enjoy healthy, safe Teens black out words on a recycled page of a activities. book or newspaper article and create a poem force of a mother’s love. out of the remainingwords. March/April 2016 Queens Library Magazine 49 LONG ISLAND CITY Thursday @ 5:00PM - 3/10 Monday and Tuesday @ 4:30PM - 4/25, 37-44 21 Street, 718-752-3700 The Great Book Swap 4/26 Weekdays @ 2:30PM - 3/2-3/31 Want to swap your old books for others you Urban Comics Workshop (except Tuesdays) haven’t read? Come in and make a trade! Crazy for comic books and manga? Homework Lounge Books can be fiction, nonfiction, or test Create heroes and villains who look just School-age children and teens work preparation. like you and your friends in a workshop on assignments in an enriching and taught by professional cartoonist Ivan productive environment. Fridays @ 4:00PM - 3/18, 4/15 Velez. Teen Writing Club Thursdays @ 3:00PM - 3/3- 3/31 We’ll meet once a month to share and QUEENS LIBRARY FOR Minecraft Club discuss our writing and write as a group. TEENS Children and teens test and build their 2002 Cornaga Ave., 718-471-2573 creativity playing Minecraft. Thursday @ 5:00PM - 3/24 Thursdays @ 6:30PM - 3/10-4/21 Movie Night: “Million Dollar Baby” Effective SAT Test Prep Strategies Thursdays @ 4:30PM - 3/3- 3/31 Hilary Swank stars as aspiring boxer Maggie (Prereg.) Yoga For Teens Fitzgerald and Clint Eastwood plays her coach. SAT prep for spring testing continues! Participants learn simple yoga Light refreshments will be available. (2004, Practice with the key strategies and exercises and techniques that can PG-13) prepare with the latest material to get increase their sense of physical, the score you deserve. Call 718-471- mental, and spiritual well-being. Friday @ 4:00PM - 3/25 2573 or email bjeffries@queenslibrary. Thursday @ 5:00PM - 4/21 org to preregister. Mondays @ 4:00PM - 3/7-3/28 Anime and Manga Club Hang out with friends and talk about your DJ Workshop with Building Beats QUEENS VILLAGE (Prereg.) favorite anime or manga! 94-11 217 Street, 718-776-6800 In this 4-week workshop, teens Friday @ 4:00PM - 3/4 who are interested in being a DJ or Thursday @ 4:00PM - 4/7 Celebrity Face Puzzle producing hip hop music will learn the Celebrate National Poetry Month Kids will be given the pieces of a picture skills they need to succeed in the music In the first part of the program, we will of their favorite celebrity’s face and will industry. For more information or to discuss well-known poets and their works. put them together into a portrait. preregister, text qpl.longislandcity@ In the second part, we’ll ask participants to gmail.com or call 718-752-3700. share some of their favorite poems or their own poetry. Please make sure all selections Friday @ 4:00PM - 3/25 are suitable for all ages. Make a Refrigerator Magnet MIDDLE VILLAGE Use art supplies to design and create 72-31 Metropolitan Ave., your own refrigerator magnet. 718-326-1390 Saturday @ 1:00PM - 4/16 Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month Thursdays @ 4:30PM - 3/3-3/31 Friday @ 4:00PM - 4/8 Chess Club (ages 5-15) If you appreciate jazz or would like to learn more about it, join us to listen to jazz music, Blackout Poetry A chess coach will teach and answer Participants will black out words in a questions. Materials will be provided. watch movies with jazz in them, and talk about the lives of famous musicians. Light printed page of text and create a new poem from the words that remain. PENINSULA refreshments will be available. 92-25 Rockaway Beach Blvd., Friday @ 4:00PM - 4/22 718-634-1110 POMONOK Make a Pencil Holder Tuesday @ 3:30PM - 3/1 158-21 Jewel Ave., 718-591-4343 Use popsicle sticks, markers, and Thursdays @ 5:00PM - 3/3, 3/17 Tuesday @ 4:30PM - 3/8 stamps to make and personalize your Friday @ 4:00PM - 3/4 Build an Origami Pyramid City own pencil holder. Video Games for Teens (grade 6 and Using paper-engineering techniques and origami, each participant will build a series TEENS up) RICHMOND HILL Teens play video games. of pyramids, forming a city of pyramids to take home. 118-14 Hillside Ave., 718-849-7150 Monday @ 4:00PM - 3/14 Wednesdays @ 3:30PM - 3/2-3/23 Free Music Downloads Friday @ 3:30PM - 3/11 Monday @ 4:30PM - 4/18 Jewelry Making Learn how to download free music with Board Game Time your Queens Library Card. Play games with your friends! We have Teens learn to make beautiful jewelry. a great selection! Materials will be provided.

50 Queens Library Magazine March/April 2016 RIDGEWOOD Mondays @ 5:00PM Saturdays @ 3:30PM - 3/12, 3/19, 4/2, 20-12 Madison Street, 718-821-4770 Table Tennis Club 4/9, 4/30 Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 3/2 Enjoy some fast and friendly Anime Club Teen Advisory Board (grades 6-12) competition! Teens and tweens watch anime, hang The Teen Advisory Board is open to all young out with friends, and enjoy the show! people in grades 6-12 who live or attend school Wednesday, @ 10:00AM - 3/23 in Ridgewood. Have a say in upcoming programs, National Puppy Day WOODHAVEN and share your thoughts on how we can improve Let’s celebrate puppies today! We will 85-41 Forest Parkway, 718-849-1010 library services for teens. Teens 14 and older are watch cute puppy videos all day. Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 3/2 eligible for volunteer hours if they participate. Jeopardy! (grade 6 and up) STEINWAY Young people test their knowledge with ROCHDALE VILLAGE 21-45 31 Street, 718-728-1965 some exciting game-show action! 169-09 137 Ave., 718-723-4440 Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 3/1- 3/29 Weekdays @ 2:30PM - 3/1-3/31 Chess Club (age 8 and up) Saturdays @ 2:00PM - 3/5, 3/26 (except Wednesdays and Tuesday 3/8) Participants learn the basics or improve Craft Time (ages 6-15) Snack and Chat their game. Participants make an exciting craft. Children and teens can bring snacks and drinks to the Meeting Room and eat and talk before SUNNYSIDE Saturdays @ 3:00PM - 3/5, 3/19, 3/26 tackling their homework. Sorry, but hot food is 43-06 Greenpoint Ave., Lego Hour (age 6 and up) not permitted. 718-784-3033 Youngsters play with a stupendous Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 3/2 assortment of Legos. SOUTH HOLLIS Jewelry Making 204-01 Hollis Ave., 718-465-6779 See “Pomonok,” 4/18. Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 3/9 Tuesdays @ 4:00PM Karaoke Party (ages 8-15) Graphic Novel Club WINDSOR PARK Young people sing their heart out with Join the club! 79-50 Bell Blvd., 718-468-8300 Karaoke. Mondays through Thursdays @ 4:00PM Tuesdays @ 4:00PM Homework Help Thursday @ 4:00PM - 3/17 Mystic Pokemon Narrative A math specialist will be available on Exploring Comics (ages 8-15) This program is for teens who like Pokemon and Mondays and Thursdays and a retired A comic book artist teaches participants are also interested in graphic arts. teacher will be available on Tuesdays how comics work and how to draw their and Wednesdays to help children with own. Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 3/2 schoolwork in all subjects. Students Movie: “King Kong” must sign in when they arrive to get a The original “King Kong” premiered on March 2, time slot for individual assistance. 1933, and it was the biggest blockbuster of its time! Relive the magic!

This is a photo of a storefront in Woodhaven. Do you remember this store? Can you identify where this store was? Do you know who owned TEENS this store? If so, let us know by phoning us at 718-990-0770. You can also come by our Queens Memory community history event: at the Emanuel United Church of Christ (93-12 91st Ave, Woodhaven, NY) Saturday, March 5th from 1-4pm at Neir’s Tavern (87-48 78th St, Woodhaven, NY). Bring your photos and memories to share, and learn something new about the Woodhaven neighborhood!

March/April 2016 Queens Library Magazine 51 PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN (Prereg.) = Preregistration is required

ARVERNE Mondays @ 3:30PM - 3/7, 3/21, 3/28 PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS 312 Beach 54 Street, 718-634-4784 Family Storytime (4-8 years) Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 3/2, 3/9 Children listen to stories relating to an arts- Queens Library regularly offers free Fridays @ 10:30AM - 3/18-4/22 and-crafts projects. Parents and caregivers programs for children up to age 5. are welcome to join the fun. Each child must be Toddler Storytime (18-35 months) accompanied by a parent Toddlers have fun and develop early- literacy skills hearing stories, singing Mondays @ 4:00PM - 3/7, 3/21, 3/28 or other adult caregiver. For songs, doing fingerplays, and playing Arts and Crafts specifics regarding ages, dates and movement games. Space is limited to 25 School-age children work on a different times, see listings in the “Children” children and their caregivers on a first- project each week. Parents and caregivers section of this guide and speak come, first-served basis. are welcome to participate. directly to the Children’s Librarian at the location of that program. All Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 3/16-/20 Saturday @ 3:00PM - 3/19 programs are free; however, some Mother Goose Time (up to 2 years) “Dragons & Dreams” with Sciencetellers require preregistration or are on a See “Preschool Programs.” (6-12 years) first-come, first-served basis. Please Children learn about the science of fire and check back monthly for updated Friday @ 4:00PM - 3/18 ice in this spectacular adventure about a program information. Saturday @ 3:00PM - 3/19 world where dragons are real and dreams MOTHER GOOSE TIME – This Art with Legos (7-14 years) come true—and only the daring survive to interactive program for infants Participants will learn about some of the tell the tale! features nursery rhymes, fingerplays great Lego artists and designers, how and songs. they use layering to create their work, BAISLEY PARK TODDLER TIME – These are and what effects the laws of physics 117-11 Sutphin Blvd, 718-529-1590 carefully designed, age-appropriate have on Lego constructions. They will Mondays through Fridays @ 3:00PM programs of stories, rhymes, songs, collaboratively build with Legos and, at Homework Help (5-12 years) and fingerplays that encourage the end of the second session, take home Children get help with school assignments. literacy development in toddlers and a small piece they designed. This program the youngest preschoolers. is limited to 20 participants. Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 3/3, 3/17, 3/31, 4/14, 4/28 PICTURE BOOK TIME – These Make Your Own Craft! programs incorporate stories with AUBURNDALE Children make a craft to take home. a variety of other activities (songs, 25-55 Francis Lewis Blvd, rhymes, crafts, circle time) and 718-352-2027 Saturday @ 1:00PM - 3/5 are designed to give preschoolers Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 3/2-3/30 Hip Hop: Live on the Radio important skills to encourage later Fridays @ 10:30AM - 3/4, 3/18, 3/25 Learn how to be a radio host. Create success, while providing an early Mother Goose Time (6-17 months) and record your own show and hear it window into the pleasures of literacy. See “Preschool Programs.” broadcast online with Hip Hop Saves Lives. Wednesdays @ 11:30AM - 3/2-3/30 Fridays @ 11:30AM - 3/4, 3/18, 3/25 Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 3/8, 3/22, 4/5, 4/19 Toddler Time (13 months to 3 years) Book Discussion See “Preschool Programs.” Children will read aloud from age- appropriate books to develop reading Wednesdays @ 12:00PM - 3/2-3/30 comprehension. Fridays @ 12:00PM - 3/4, 3/18, 3/25 Craft and Play Time Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 3/15, 3/29, 4/12, 4/26 Toddlers play with toys and work on easy Spelling Bee! (9-12 years) crafts. Children compete to see who can spell the most words. CHILDREN 52 Queens Library Magazine March/April 2016 Fridays @ 3:30PM - 3/25-4/29 BELLEROSE BROAD CHANNEL Family Movie Day 250-06 Hillside Ave., 718-831-8644 16-26 Cross Bay Blvd., 718-318-4943 Children enjoy a movie with their Mondays through Thursdays @ Wednesdays @ 12:00PM (except 4/13) parents or caregivers. 4:00PM Storytime Saturdays @ 12:00PM We have fun stories and coloring time most Wednesdays @ 4:00PM - 4/13, 4/27 Homework Help (grades K-6) Wednesdays. Kids’ Garden Club (9-12 years) Homework help is available. We will plant flower seeds in the atrium Saturday @ 2:00PM - 3/5 and tend them as they grow. Wednesdays and Fridays @ 10:30AM Zumba for Kids (except 3/25) Kids exercise to a musical beat. BAY TERRACE Toddler Storytime (up to 4 years) 18-36 Bell Blvd, 718-423-7004 (Prereg.) CAMBRIA HEIGHTS Saturday @ 2:00PM - 3/5 Children and their parents or 218-13 Linden Blvd., 718-528-3535 “Dragons & Dreams” with caregivers join us for stories, songs, Mondays through Fridays @ 3:00PM Sciencetellers (6-12 years) and fingerplays. Please preregister STACKS After School: Interactive Activities See “Auburndale,” 3/19. with the Children’s Librarian. (8-12 years) Children are encouraged to attend this Wednesdays @ 3:00PM - 3/16, 4/20 Wednesdays @ 4:30PM interactive and engaging after-school Family Fun Movies LEGO Building Club (grades K-6) enrichment program, which focuses on Upcoming films are: 3/16-”Inside Out” (2015, Children have fun being creative with homework from 3:00-4:30 p.m. and on rated PG); 4/20-”The Good Dinosaur” (2015, Legos! activities from 4:30-6:00 p.m. rated PG). Mondays @ 4:30PM Mondays @ 11:00AM - 3/7, 3/21 BAYSIDE Creative Crafts for Kids (3-12 years) Wednesdays @ 11:00AM - 3/2, 3/16, 3/30 214-20 Northern Blvd., 718-229-1834 Participants create exciting crafts to Toddler Tickle Time (21 months to 3 years) Tuesdays @ 4:00PM take home. Toddlers accompanied by a parent or adult Needlework for Kids (8 years and up) caregiver enjoy music and movement, Children learn how to do needlework. Saturdays @ 3:00PM - 3/12, 3/26, 4/9 storytime, fingerplays, and age-appropriate Playtime (up to 5 years) social interactions through play. Wednesdays @ 11:00AM Bring your children to the library to Mother Goose Time (18-30 months) read and improve their social skills Mondays @ 12:15PM - 3/7, 3/21 Children ages 18-30 months and their during playtime while you read and Wednesdays @ 12:15PM - 3/2-3/30 (except caregivers join us for nursery ryhmes, meet other families. songs, fingerplays, and playtime. 3/9) Baby and Me (6-20 months) Wednesdays @ 1:30PM BRIARWOOD Infants and their parents or adult caregivers Toddler Time (2½ to 3½ years) 85-12 Main Street, 718-658-1680 enjoy music and movement, storytime, and See “Preschool Programs.” Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 3/2-3/30 age-appropriate social interactions through Mother Goose Time (6-18 months) play. Fridays @ 4:00PM See “Preschool Programs.” Book Buddies (grades K-4) Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 3/3, 3/17, 3/31 Children enjoy an hour of activities and Fridays @ 3:30PM - 3/4-3/25 Movies at Cambria: Women’s History reading with a teen buddy. Arts and Crafts To celebrate Women’s History Month, we will School-age children make creative screen the following films with strong female Saturdays @ 10:00AM Homework Help (grades K-6) arts-and-crafts projects! characters: 3/3-”Akeelah and the Bee” (2006, Teen volunteers help children with their rated PG); 3/17-”Mulan” (1998, rated G); 3/31- school assignments. Saturday @ 3:00PM - 3/12 “Secretariat” (2010, rated PG). Friends of Briarwood Greeting Card Mondays @ 11:00AM Origami Class Fridays @ 4:00PM (except 4/1, 4/29) Baby and Me (7-18 months) Children learn to create origami ProjectArt: An Introduction to Art for This interactive program is for infants greeting cards for any occasion. Children (8-12 years) (Prereg.) and their caregivers.

Instructors will demonstrate how to ProjectArt puts paintbrushes in the hands CHILDREN create pop-up cards, imagine fun of children who otherwise might not have Mondays @ 1:30PM scenes, and embellish creations with access to arts education. Children will be Picture Book Time (3½ to 5 years) fun tapes and stamps. introduced to art and have an opportunity to See “Preschool Programs.” create their own work. Space is limited.

March/April 2016 Queens Library Magazine 53 Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 3/8, 3/15, 3/22 Monday @ 6:00PM - 3/14 Monday @ 6:00PM - 4/18 Kids’ Creative Cooking Introduction to Microsoft Word Internet Dos and Don’ts (6-12 years) Children will use a variety of ingredients (7-12 years) Children learn how to protect their safety to create a treat to enjoy at the end of Young people learn the basics and a few and privacy on the Internet. Topics include each program: 3/8-Peanut butter and tips and tricks. Make that school report what not to post on social media, who to Nutella cornflake cookies; 3/15-Graham look terrific! Space will be limited. trust, and proper online conduct. Space is cracker balls; 3/22-Pancakes for dinner. limited. Monday @ 6:00PM - 3/21 Thursday @ 4:00PM - 3/10 Introduction to PowerPoint (7-12 years) Monday @ 2:00PM - 4/25 Zumba for Kids Children learn the basics to make class Gaming on PlayStation 3 (6-12 years) See “Broad Channel,” 3/5. reports impressive. Space is limited! Children have fun and build their gaming skills. Space is limited. Thursday @ 4:00PM - 4/28 Tuesdays @ 6:00PM - 3/22, 3/29 Build a Roller Coaster! (ages 8-12) Online Laptop Games (7-12 years) Monday through Friday @ 2:00PM - 4/25- (Prereg.) Children try their skills at 8 Ball Pool, 4/29 Children build their own roller coaster Tanki, and Agar.io! Space limited. Earth Day Program (up to 12 years) using simple materials and their Children and their families celebrate Earth imagination. They can create a mini- Fridays @ 4:00PM - 3/25, 4/29 Day all week with a different activity each coaster for marbles, make ramps, include Amazing Readers: Kids’ Book Club day! twist and turns, and then test and improve (8-12 years) their designs. Selections are: 3/25-Gary Paulsen’s “My Monday through Thursday @ 3:00PM - 4/25- Life in Dog Years”; 4/29-”Becoming Naomi 4/28 CENTRAL LIBRARY Leon” by Pam Muñoz Ryan. Participation Earth Day Movies (up to 12 years) 89-11 Merrick Blvd., 718-990-0778 will count toward the Read Down Your Children and their families are invited to Thursdays @ 10:30AM - 3/3-3/24 Fees program. see exciting and informative movies about Family Place (Prereg.) the earth and nature. Film topics will be: Children from crawlers to toddlers and Monday @ 6:00PM - 3/28 4/25-the Arctic and Antarctic regions; their caregivers are invited to this early Introduction to Excel (7-12 years) 4/26-rainforests; 4/27-insects; 4/28-deserts. learning program featuring interactive Young people learn the basics. Space is Space is limited. play at the Children’s Library Discovery limited. Center. Saturday @ 11:00AM - 4/30 Saturday @ 12:00PM - 4/2 Earth Day Family Fest (up to 12 years) Fridays @ 11:30AM - 3/4-3/25 Nano Days Festival Children and their families celebrate the Mother Goose Time (up to 2 years) Children of all ages are invited to discover planet with activities and films. Movies are See “Preschool Programs.” awesome, tiny science. Explore our new at 11:30AM, 12:30PM, 1:30PM, 2:30PM, and Nano exhibits, and get your hands on 3:30PM. Saturday @ 11:00AM - 3/5 some Nano science with the Discovery Documentary Premiere: “Mo’s Bows” Team. CORONA (5-12 years) 38-23 104 Street, 718-426-2844 Children and their families are invited to Monday @ 6:00PM - 4/4 Thursdays @ 4:00PM (except 4/28) see a short documentary about 6th-grade Typing Skills (6-12 years) ProjectArt: An Introduction to Art for entrepreneur Moziah Bridges, the creative Children learn to type or practice their Children (8-12 years) (Prereg.) founder of Mo’s Bows, meet the film’s skills. Space is limited. See “Cambria Heights,” Fridays. producers, and make their own bow ties! Monday @ 6:00PM - 4/11 COURT SQUARE Monday @ 6:00PM - 3/7 Introduction to the Internet (6-12 years) 25-01 Jackson Ave., 718-937-2790 Introduction to Laptop Computers (7-12 Children learn how to surf the web, Wednesday @ 10:30AM, 11:30AM, years) browse online, and find safe and useful 12:30PM - 3/2 Children learn how to use a laptop. Space information for that school report! Space Toddler Storytime is limited! is limited. We read picture books and sing songs for 30 minutes of fun, laughter, and learning. Fridays @ 4:00PM - 3/11, 3/18, 4/8, 4/15, Saturday @ 2:00PM - 4/16 Space is limited. 4/22 Spelling Bee Final (grades 4-6) Fun Friday (5-12 years) (Prereg.) Winners of their community library bees Wednesdays @ 4:00PM - 3/2-4/20 Children join us for arts and crafts, face off at the Queens Library Spelling (except 3/16) games, and general fun, learning through Bee Final. May the best speller win! ProjectArt: An Introduction to Art for interactive play. Children (8-12 years) (Prereg.) CHILDREN See “Cambria Heights,” Fridays. 54 Queens Library Magazine March/April 2016 Thursday @ 11:15AM, 12:00PM - 3/3 EAST FLUSHING Children will learn about Colonial Mother Goose Time (up to 18 months) 196-36 Northern Blvd, 718-357-6643 embroidery and Native-American beading See “Preschool Programs.” Wednesdays @ 4:00PM - 3/2, 3/9 and create their own crafts in this Crafts (3 years and up) workshop led by an educator from The Thursday @ 4:00PM - 3/3 It’s crafts time! Bowne House Historical Society. Children Happy Hour: Penguin Mask-Making of all ages and families are welcome. (3-10 years) Fridays @ 4:00PM Children do crafts, play games, and Friday Arts and Crafts (4 years and up) Friday @ 4:30PM - 3/18 have fun! We will do something different Children do a different craft each week. Manga Workshop with Ivan Velez each week. Children ages 3-5 must be (6-12 years) (Prereg.) accompanied by a caregiver. Saturday @ 3:00PM - 3/12 Children learn how to build their own Saturday Movie Matinee: “Oliver & Manga stories in their own Manga style DOUGLASTON/LITTLE Company” in this workshop taught by a professional NECK Join us for a screening of the Walt Disney cartoonist. 249-01 Northern Blvd., 718-225- animated film. (1988, rated G) Fridays @ 2:30PM - 3/25, 4/28 8414 Wednesdays @ 10:15AM - 3/2-4/6 FLUSHING BookBusters (grades 4-6) (except 3/30) 41-17 Main Street, 718-661-1200 We read stories and books and do Thursday @ 10:15AM - 3/31 Thursdays @ 10:30AM (except 4/28) activities and games related to what we’re Mother Goose Time (9-23 months) Toddler Time (2-3 years) reading. Selections are: 3/25-Stories from (Prereg.) See “Preschool Programs.” “The Jungle Book” by Rudyard Kipling; See “Preschool Programs.” 4/28- “Artemis Fowl” by Eoin Colfer. Thursdays @ 1:30PM (except 4/28) Pick up a copy of each selection at the Wednesday @ 11:00AM - 4/6, Picture Book Time (3½ to 5 years) Children’s Reference Desk. Wednesdays @ 11:15AM - 3/2-3/30 See “Preschool Programs.” Toddler Time (2-3½ years) (Prereg.) Friday @ 4:30PM - 4/8 See “Preschool Programs.” Saturdays @ 10:00AM Blackout Poetry (8-12 years) Math Help (grades 4-8) Using recycled printed materials, Thursday @ 4:00PM - 3/3 Math tutoring is available. Bring your participants will create their own poems Book Discussion for Boys (Prereg.) homework and textbook. by blacking out all but the words that Join Mrs. Tina to discuss “Swindle” by best tell their story. We will also look at Gordon Korman. You must read the Saturdays @ 11:30AM published work to introduce participants book before the meeting. Participation Family Storytime to different forms of poetry in honor of will count toward the Read Down Your Rise and shine and head to the library for 30 National Poetry Month. Fees program. minutes of stories and songs for children of all ages and their caregivers. Friday @ 4:30PM - 4/22 Comics, Manga, and More (grades 3-6) EAST ELMHURST Comic books, manga, and graphic 95-06 Astoria Blvd, 718-424-2619 Saturdays @ 2:00PM Chess Club (8 years and up) novels make great reading material for Fridays @ 11:00AM reluctant readers. Our club gives kids Toddler Time (18-36 months) Children and teens learn the basics or improve their game. the opportunity to discuss their favorite See “Preschool Programs.” comics and graphic novels, learn about Mondays @ 11:00AM (except 4/25) new series, and test their artistic skills Saturday @ 2:00PM - 3/5 through art activities and workshops. Hip Hop: Hip Hop Boot Camp Mother Goose Time (12-24 months) See “Preschool Programs.” Workshop - Positive Mind, Body, and Monday @ 2:30PM - 4/25 Soul = Good Music Spring Craft (6-11 years) Instructor Davon Livingston Techsplorers (grades 2-6) In addition to books and encyclopedias, Kids celebrate the new season with demonstrates his Hip Hop Workout and spring-related crafts. shows kids how to follow a healthy Queens Library has access to a number of great databases and online educational lifestyle. Wednesday @ 2:30PM - 4/27

materials to promote learning. Children will CHILDREN Readers’ Theater (8-12 years) Saturday @ 4:00PM - 3/26 explore a range of online learning tools in this program. Tweens read stories aloud from Hip Hop: Hip Hop Camp “Sideways Stories from Wayside School” Hip Hop Camp is an interactive music, by Louis Sachar, discuss what they read, dance, and arts program about the five Wednesday @ 4:30PM - 3/16 Flushing in 1661: A Meeting Place for Dutch, perform scenes from the stories, and core elements of Hip Hop: MCing, DJing, learn other theater games. Readers’ Breaking, Graffiti, and Knowledge. English, and Native-American People March/April 2016 Queens Library Magazine 55 Theater encourages reading, boosts Fridays @ 3:00PM HOLLIS listening and speaking skills, enhances Friday Kids’ Club (5-12 years) 202-05 Hillside Ave., 718-465-7355 confidence, and transforms reluctant Children participate in a variety of Mondays through Fridays @ 4:00PM readers into book lovers. activities each week: knitting, arts and Homework Help crafts, board games, Legos, and more! High-school students help grade-school FOREST HILLS Parents, grandparents, and other adult students with their homework. 108-19 71 Ave., 718-268-7934 caregivers are encouraged to join the fun! Tuesdays @ 4:00PM (except 3/15, 4/26) Wednesdays and Fridays @ 11:30AM - 3/2- ProjectArt: An Introduction to Art for Mondays @ 4:00PM 3/11 Children (4-7 years) (Prereg.) Adventures in Literature (4-5 years) Storytime (2-6 years) See “Cambria Heights,” Fridays. Children develop a love of reading and Children enjoy stories, songs, and crafts. literature through exposure to nursery Fridays @ 4:00PM (except 3/18, 4/29) rhymes, classic fairy tales, nonfiction Saturday @ 3:30PM - 3/5 ProjectArt: An Introduction to Art for books, award-winning storybooks, Documentary Premiere: “Mo’s Bows” (5- Children (8-12 years) (Prereg.) dramatization, puppeteering, and music. 12 years) See “Cambria Heights,” Fridays. See “Central Library,” 3/5. GLENDALE FRESH MEADOWS 78-60 73 Place, 718-821-4980 HOWARD BEACH 193-20 Horace Harding Expressway, Monday @ 4:00PM - 4/25 92-06 156 Ave., 718-641-7086 718-454-7272 Zumba for Kids Thursday @ 4:00PM - 3/3 Fridays @ 3:00PM See “Broad Channel,” 3/5. Kids’ Craft Time (4-12 years) Wii Gaming Children and their favorite adult create It’s Friday! Children, tweens, and teens HILLCREST something wonderful. are welcome to hang out and play Super 187-05 Union Turnpike, Smash Bros., Just Dance, and other 718-454-2786 Thursdays @ 4:00PM (except 3/3) console games. Tuesday @ 4:00PM - 3/1 Picture Book Storytime (4 years and up) Origami Craft (7-12 years) Children learn, laugh and have fun. Fridays @ 4:30PM Children learn the Japanese art of Kids Chess Club (8 years and up) folding paper through video and verbal LANGSTON HUGHES Children learn or master the game. instructions. 100-01 Northern Blvd., 718-651-1100 Wednesdays @ 10:30AM - 3/2, 3/9 Mondays @ 10:00AM - 3/7, 3/14 Wednesdays @ 10:30AM (except 3/23, 4/27) Toddler Time (1-3 years) Mother Goose Time (up to 30 months) Picture Book Time (3-5 years) See “Preschool Programs.” See “Preschool Programs.” See “Preschool Programs.” Thursdays @ 3:30PM - 3/3-3/31 GLEN OAKS Wednesdays @ 3:00PM (except 3/23, Storytime (3-5 years) 256-04 Union Turnpike, 4/27) Children and their caregivers listen to 718-831-8636 Afternoon Storytime (3-5 years) stories, sing songs, and participate in crafts Mondays through Thursdays @ 3:30PM Children and their parents or caregivers and other educational activities. Study Hall enjoy picture books together. School-age children get help with Friday @ 4:00PM - 3/18 homework and reading and, if there is Mondays @ 10:30AM - 3/7, 3/14, 4/4, 4/11, “Dragons & Dreams” with Sciencetellers interest, participate in book discussions 4/18 (grades K-5) or reading circles. Toddler Time See “Auburndale,” 3/19. See “Preschool Programs.” Wednesdays @ 10:30AM LAURELTON Music and Movement for Toddlers Thursday and Friday @ 3:00PM - 4/21, 134-26 225 Street, 718-528-2822 Toddlers and caregivers enjoy songs, 4/22 Mondays through Fridays @ 3:30PM movement, fingerplays, puppets, and Earth Day Movie and Craft (7-12 years) (except 4/25-4/29) other activities. Children celebrate Earth Da: Homework Help (grades K-6) 4/21-Screening of “Wall-E” (2008, G); Children get help with homework and Fridays @ 10:30AM - 3/4, 3/11, 3/25 4/22-Grow a plant. Space is limited. school assignments. Toddler Storytime (2-4 years) Children and their caregivers enjoy Saturday @ 2:30PM - 4/23 Wednesdays @ 3:00PM Reading Help (grades 1-5) picture books, music, crafts, and other Zumba for Kids Students strengthen their literacy skills and See “Broad Channel,” 3/5. activities with the Children’s Librarian. build a love of reading and learning. Space is limited; first come, first served. CHILDREN 56 Queens Library Magazine March/April 2016 Fridays @ 10:30AM MASPETH Wednesdays @ 10:30AM (except 4/6, 4/27 Storytime (18 months to 5 years) 69-70 Grand Ave., 718-639-5228 Toddler Time (18-36 months) (Prereg.) Wednesdays @ 10:30AM See “Preschool Programs.” Children and their parents or caregivers Toddler Time (1-3 years) Wednesdays @ 3:30PM (except 4/6, 4/27) enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, music See “Preschool Programs.” Picture Book Time (3-5 years) and creative movement. See “Preschool Programs.” Mondays @ 4:00PM Wednesdays @ 11:30AM Math Club Picture Book Time (3-5 years) NORTH HILLS Our club is for kids who love math and kids See “Preschool Programs.” 57-04 Marathon Parkway, 718-225-3550 who want to get better at it. Participants Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 share experiences, tackle math puzzles MCGOLDRICK Read to a Dog and problems, and help one another build 155-06 Roosevelt Ave. (off Northern skills. Children can select a book to read aloud Blvd.), 718-461-1616 to Jami, a certified therapy pet partner. Mondays through Fridays @ 5:00PM LEFFERTS Reading aloud improves literacy skills, Board Games and animals are ideal reading companions 103-34 Lefferts Blvd., 718-843-5950 Children play Monopoly and other board because they create a relaxed, comfortable, Wednesdays @ 11:00AM games after school. and safe environment. Space is limited and Toddler Time (18-36 months) available first come, first served. See “Preschool Programs.” Wednesdays @ 10:30AM (except 4/20) Picture Book Time (3-5 years) Fridays @ 10:30AM (except 4/22, 4/29) LEFRAK CITY See “Preschool Programs.” Toddler Time (18-36 months) 98-30 57 Ave., 718-592-7677 See “Preschool Programs.” Wednesdays @ 11:00AM - 3/2-3/30 Wednesdays @ 11:30AM (except 4/20 Toddler Storytime (18 months to 4 years) Toddler Time (1½ to 3 years) OZONE PARK Children accompanied by a parent or See “Preschool Programs.” 92-24 Rockaway Blvd., 718-845-3127 other adult caregiver enjoy stories, songs, Wednesdays @ 11:00AM (except 4/27) nursery rhymes, and coloring. Fridays @ 4:00PM - 3/11, 4/15 Toddler Time (1-3 years) Thursday @ 4:00PM -3/24 See “Preschool Programs.” Fridays @ 4:00PM - 3/25, 4/29 Crafts for Kids (7-11 years) Fitness Fridays Children make seasonal crafts: 3/11-St. Fridays @ 11:00AM (except 4/29) Children and teens build skills, practice Patrick’s Day craft; 3/24-Easter craft; Picture Book Time (up to 4 years) teamwork, and enjoy healthy, safe 4/15-Earth Day craft. See “Preschool Programs.” activities. Fridays @ 11:00AM - 3/25, 4/29 POMONOK LONG ISLAND CITY 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten 158-21 Jewel Ave., 718-591-4343 Wednesdays @ 10:30AM 37-44 21 Street, 718-752-3700 Join our challenge to parents and Toddler Time (1-2 years) Weekdays @ 2:30PM - 3/2-3/31 (except caregivers to read 1,000 books to and/or See “Preschool Programs.” Tuesdays) with your little one before he or she starts kindergarten! It’s never too early or too Homework Lounge Thursdays @ 6:15PM late to start, it’s easier than it sounds, and School-age children and teens work Kids’ Club (8-12 years) on assignments in an enriching and the benefits to your child are substantial. productive environment. Visit the library to learn more. Children enjoys games, crafts, and more.

Thursdays @ 3:00PM - 3/3-3/31 Fridays @ 4:00PM - 3/25, 4/29 Fridays @ 10:30AM Minecraft Club 2016 Reading Challenge Mother Goose Time (up to 2 years) Children test and build their creativity Join our challenge and see if you can read See “Preschool Programs.” playing Minecraft. 216 books in the year 2016! Saturdays @ 10:30AM Preschool Fun (3-5 years) Saturdays @ 10:00AM - 3/5-3/26 MIDDLE VILLAGE Children and their caregivers play with STEM Toddler Time (up to 5 years) 72-31 Metropolitan Ave., 718-326-1390 a variety of preschool games and do an We offer great stories and literacy activities Thursdays @ 4:30PM - 3/3-3/31 CHILDREN occasional craft. for children. Chess Club (5-15 years) A chess coach will teach and answer Mondays @ 3:00PM Mondays @ 5:45PM - 3/28, 4/25 questions. Materials will be provided. Build It! (6-12 years) Family Films Children build amazing creations out of Both films are rated PG: 3/28 - “A League NORTH FOREST PARK Legos and other materials. of Their Own” (1992); 4/25 - “Big Hero 6” 98-27 Metropolitan Ave., 718-261-5512 (2014). March/April 2016 Queens Library Magazine 57 Monday and Tuesday @ 4:30PM - 4/25, Fridays @ 3:30PM Tuesday @ 4:00PM - 4/12 4/26 Game Day Flower Craft Urban Comics Workshop Join us for board games, card games, and Children make flower crafts. Crazy for comic books and manga? Create more! heroes and villains who look just like you Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 4/20 and your friends in a workshop taught by Mondays @ 2:30PM Paper Roller Coasters (7-12 years) professional cartoonist Ivan Velez. Picture Book Time (3-5 years) Children work together to engineer a See “Preschool Programs.” paper roller coaster. POPPENHUSEN 121-23 14 Ave., 718-359-1102 Wednesday @ 4:30PM - 3/9 Thursday @ 4:00PM - 4/21 Wednesdays @ 10:30AM Springtime Craft Earth Day Craft (5-12 years) Toddler Time Children make a springtime crafts. Children create eco-friendly crafts and See “Preschool Programs.” learn about Earth Day. Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 3/10, 4/14 Fridays @ 10:30AM Tween Book Team (11-15 years) Tuesday @ 4:00PM - 4/26 Mother Goose Time We will read: 3/10-”365 Days of Wonder: Sand Art See “Preschool Programs.” Mr. Browne’s Book of Precepts” by R. J. Children create a work of art out of colored Palacio; 4/14-”Sword of Summer” by Rick sand. Friday @ 4:00PM - 3/4 Riordan. We will discuss the book and do Wii Game Day (grades K-6) a related craft. Please read the selection QUEENSBORO HILL Children play our Wii games. Children before the meeting. 60-05 Main Street,718-359-8332 under 8 must be accompanied by a Wednesdays @ 11:30AM - parent or other adult caregiver. Wednesday @ 4:30PM - 3/16 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 4/6, 4/13 Wednesday @ 4:00-4/27 Toddler Time (18-36 months) QUEENS VILLAGE Wii Will Dance See “Preschool Programs.” Children dance and exercise with Wii Just 94-11 217 Street, 718-776-6800 Mondays through Fridays @ 2:30PM Dance. Thursdays @ 4:00PM Homework Help Knit and Crochet Club Homework help is available for school- Thursday @ 4:30PM - 3/17 Skilled and beginning knitters and age children. St. Patrick’s Day Craft crocheters meet learn new tricks and make Children make St. Patrick’s Day-themed new friends. Wednesdays @ 11:00AM crafts. Toddler Time (2-3 years) Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 3/10, 3/24, 4/7, 4/21 See “Preschool Programs.” Tuesday @ 4:30PM - 3/22 Craft Time for Children (5-12 years) Children’s Talent Show (up to 12 years) Toddlers may participate if accompanied Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 3/2 Children showcase their talents and take by a parent or other adult caregiver. Girls Rock DIY Comics part in a fun, friendly competition. March is Women’s History Month. To Tuesdays @ 3:00PM - 4/19, 4/26 celebrate, children will draw their own Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 3/23 Table Tennis Tuesdays (5-12 years) comics based on strong female figures STEM Easter Egg Decorating (5-12 years) Children get exercise, build skills, and have from history and literature. Children decorate and learn some science fun. about eggs. Thursdays @ 1:00PM RICHMOND HILL Tuesdays @ 3:30PM - 3/29, 4/19 Mommy and Me (1-2 years) 118-14 Hillside Ave., 718-849-7150 Children and their parents or caregivers Children’s Movies: “Big Hero 6” Wednesdays @ 11:30AM enjoy interactive playtime together. We will watch: 3/29-“Big Hero 6” (2014, Picture Book Time PG); 4/19-”Wreck-it Ralph” (2012, rated PG) See “Preschool Programs.” Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 3/3, 4/7 Super Readers Book Club (7-11 years) Tuesday @ 4:30PM - 4/5 Thursdays @ 1:15PM Selection are: 3/3-”Flora & Ulysses: Poetry Picnic Mother Goose Time The Illuminated Adventures” by Kate Elementary school-aged children create See “Preschool Programs.” DiCamillo; 4/7-”Crenshaw” by Katherine poetry during this picnic-themed program Applegate. We will discuss the book and in honor of Poetry Month. Fridays @ 11:30AM do a related activity. Please pick up a Toddler Time copy of the book and read it before the Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 4/6 See “Preschool Programs.” meeting. Lego Fractions (6-10 years) Children practice fractions with Legos. CHILDREN 58 Queens Library Magazine March/April 2016 RIDGEWOOD 3/25-”Goosebumps” (2015, rated PG); 4/29- ST. ALBANS 20-12 Madison Street, 718-821-4770 “The Good Dinosaur” (2015, rated PG). 191-05 Linden Blvd, 718-528-8196 Tuesdays @ 3:00PM Saturdays @ 11:00AM - 3/5, 3/19 Book Bingo (7-12 years) ROCHDALE VILLAGE Family Picture Book Time (Prereg.) Children accompanied by a parent or 169-09 137 Ave., 718-723-4440 Children and their parents or other adult caregiver play bingo. Weekdays @ 2:30PM (except caregivers enjoy fingerplays, stories, and Wednesdays) related crafts, helping children develop Tuesdays @ 4:00PM Snack and Chat important literacy skills. Jeopardy! (7-12 years) Children and teens can bring snacks and Children test their knowledge of current drinks to the Meeting Room and eat and SOUTH HOLLIS events and pop culture. A parent or talk before tackling their homework. 204-01 Hollis Ave., 718-465-6779 caregiver must be present. Sorry, but hot food is not permitted. Thursdays @ 6:00PM Family Movie Night Thursdays @ 12:15PM - 3/3-3/31 Wednesdays @ 3:00PM - 3/2-/30 We screen films that can be enjoyed by Toddler Play (1-4 years) Saturdays @ 12:00PM - 3/5-3/26 adults, teens, and children. Children participate in unstructured play. Homework Help (grades K-6) A parent or guardian must be present. Teen volunteers help children with their SOUTH JAMAICA school assignments. 108-41 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., 718-739-4088 Thursdays @ 1:00PM - 3/3- 3/31 Saturdays @ 12:00PM Toddler Art Time (1-4 years) ROSEDALE (except 4/23, 4/30) See “Preschool Programs.” 144-20 243 Street, 718-528-8490 ProjectArt: An Introduction to Art for Mondays through Fridays @ 3:00PM Children (8-12 years) (Prereg.) Thursdays @ 4:00PM Snack and Read See “Cambria Heights,” Fridays. Legos (5-12 years) Bookflix is an online reading program Children build with Legos. Each week we that helps children improve their reading SOUTH OZONE PARK will have a new theme. A parent or other ability and content comprehension. adult caregiver must be present. 128-16 Rockaway Blvd., 718-529-1660 Bookflix pairs video storybooks with Thursdays @ 3:00PM - 3/3-3/31 nonfiction eBooks. Children are invited Fridays @ 3:00PM - 3/4, 3/18 Coloring Pages to have their afterschool snack while Pick up a coloring page or two and color in Crafternoons (5-12 years) enjoying this reading session. Children create seasonal crafts. A parent or our Children’s Room! guardian must be present. Wednesdays @ 11:00AM Fridays @ 3:00PM Picture Book Time Board Games (grade K and up) Saturdays @ 10:30AM See “Preschool Programs.” Family Storytime Children play board games and make new friends. Children and their families join us for Wednesdays @ 11:45AM songs, books, and parachute play. A parent Preschool Arts and Crafts or other adult caregiver must be present. Mondays @ 4:00PM - 3/7-3/28 Preschool-age children do age- Arts and Crafts (5-12 years) appropriate arts and crafts. Mondays @ 11:00AM Children work on themed craft projects. Mother Goose Time (6-18 months) Wednesdays @ 4:00PM Fridays @ 11:00AM - 3/11, 3/18, 3/25 See “Preschool Programs.” Caregivers mus Crafternoon be present. Toddler Time (18-36 months) Children will explore their artistic side, See “Preschool Programs.” using a variety of media, including fabrics. Mondays @ 11:30AM Toddler Time (19-36 months) Fridays @ 4:00PM - 3/11, 3/18, 3/25 Saturdays @ 12:00PM - 3/5, 3/26, 4/2, Building with Legos (6-12 years) See “Preschool Programs.” Caregivers 4/16 must be present. Children build amazing creations out of Fridays @ 11:30AM - 3/11, 3/18, 4/8 Legos and other materials. Preschool Craft and Playtime Mondays @ 12:00PM Preschool children will be exposed STEINWAY Toddler Craft Time (1-4 years) to a variety of toys, games, and age- CHILDREN 21-45 31 Street, 718-728-1965 Toddlers accompanied by a parent or appropriate crafts. guardian create a simple craft. Mondays through Fridays @ 3:30PM Homework Help and Book Buddies Monday,Tuesday and Wednesday @ (grades K-6) Fridays @ 4:00PM - 3/25, 4/29 4:00PM - 3/7, 3/8, 3/9 Children can practice reading and get help Family Movies (up to 12 years) Hip Hop: Hip Hop Camp with homework. Children accompanied by a parent See “East Elmhurst,” 3/26. or guardian are invited to watch: March/April 2016 Queens Library Magazine 59 Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 3/1-3/29 Mondays through Thursdays @ 4:00PM Thursday @ 4:00PM - 3/31 Chess Club (8 years and up) Homework Help Zumba for Kids Children and teens learn the basics or improve A math specialist will be available on See “Broad Channel,” 3/5. their game. Mondays and Thursdays and a retired teacher will be available on Tuesdays WOODHAVEN Mondays @ 4:00PM - 3/7-4/18 (except 3/14) and Wednesdays to help children with 85-41 Forest Parkway, 718-849-1010 Thursdays @ 4:00PM (except 4/21, 4/28) schoolwork in all subjects. Students Tuesdays @ 10:30AM (except 4/26) ProjectArt: An Introduction to Art for must sign in when they arrive to get a Kickoff to Kindergarten (3-4 years) Children (8-12 years) (Prereg.) time slot for individual assistance. (Prereg.) See “Cambria Heights,” Fridays. Parents and other caregivers can help Wednesdays @ 10:15AM (except 3/16) young children learn the key skills they Thursdays @ 5:30PM - 3/3, 4/7 Mother Goose Time (7-23 months) need to be successful in school well Family Movie Time (Prereg.) before they start kindergarten. In this Read the book, then watch the movie and See “Preschool Programs.” 8-session program, library staff and early decide which you like best: 3/3-“The Tale of childhood teachers will show parents Despereaux” (2008, G); 4/7-”The NeverEnding Wednesdays @ 11:00AM (except 3/16) and caregivers of children ages 3-4 Story” (1984, PG). Toddler Time (2-4 years) (Prereg.) how to use book-reading, games, and See “Preschool Programs.” hands-on activities to help build the most Mondays @ 11:00AM (except 3/7, 3/14) important language skills in children. Simple Crafts Wednesdays @ 4:00PM Young children will do easy crafts. Children’s Knitting Club Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 3/2 Children learn how to knit. Supplies are Jeopardy! (grade 6 and up) Fridays @ 10:30AM - 3/25-4/29 (except 4/1) limited. Participants are encouraged to Young people test their knowledge with Toddler Movement (Prereg.) bring their own needles and yarn. some exciting game show action! Toddlers and their caregivers play, dance, and exercise. Fridays @ 4:00PM Saturdays @ 10:30AM - 3/5, 3/26 Board Games (5-12 years) Saturday Story Costume Party (3-8 Saturdays @ 2:00PM - 3/26, 4/2 Children play a variety of board games, years) Art with Legos (7-14 years) including chess, Candy Land, Monopoly, Childrens wear costumes and enjoy See “Arverne,” Friday and Saturday. and many more. stories in this interactive program.

SUNNYSIDE Saturday @ 10:15AM - Saturdays @ 2:00PM - 3/5, 3/26 43-06 Greenpoint Ave., 718-784-3033 3/5, 3/26, 4/9, 4/16, 4/30 Craft Time (6-15 years) Wednesdays @ 10:00AM - 3/9-4/13 Mother Goose Time (up to 2 years) Kids make an exciting craft! Toddler Time (19 months to 3 years) See “Preschool Programs.” (Prereg.) Saturdays @ 3:00PM - 3/5, 3/19, 3/26 See “Preschool Programs.” Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - 3/8, 3/22, 4/5, 4/19 Lego Hour (6 years and up) Afternoon Storytime and Craft (3-6 Children play with a stupendous Fridays @ 11:00AM - 3/11-4/8 years) assortment of Legos! Mother Goose Time (6-18 months) Children listen to a story and make a See “Preschool Programs.” related craft. Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 3/9 Karaoke Party (8-15 years) Friday @ 4:00PM - 3/25 Thursdays @ 4:00PM - 3/17, 4/21 Young people sing their hearts out with Easter Craft (5-12 years) Spring Crafts (6-12 years) Karaoke! Kids make a seasonal craft. Children hear a story and create something lovely! Our theme for March Thursday @ 4:00PM - 3/17 Wednesday @ 4:00PM - 4/13 is spring and St. Patrick’s Day. Our theme Exploring Comics (8-15 years) Spring Craft (5-12 years) for April is Earth Day. A comic book artist teaches kids how This is a monthly craft program. comics work and how to draw their own. Saturdays @ 3:00PM - 3/26, 4/16 WINDSOR PARK Children’s Movie Time Monday @ 6:00PM - 3/21 We will screen: 3/26-”Shaun the Sheep 79-50 Bell Blvd., 718-468-8300 Story Night Tuesdays @ 4:00PM - Movie” (2015, PG); 4/16-”Big Hero 6” There’s excitement and wonder with 3/1, 3/15, 3/29, 4/12, 4/26 (2014, PG). stories, songs, and crafts. Lego Building Club (6 years and up) (Prereg.) Children make exciting Lego creations. CHILDREN 60 Queens Library Magazine March/April 2016 Be a Powerful Partner... Volunteer! BECOME AN ADULT LITERACY TUTOR OR ESOL CONVERSATION GROUP FACILITATOR

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