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For Adults

Date Program Description
02/13/12
2:00PM
Artist Workshop with Rivka Tabb  [Add to My Events]
Artist Rivka Tabb will give instruction in drawing realistic and abstract portraits.
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02/13/12
6:30PM
Ballroom Dancing with Jing Chen  [Add to My Events]
Jing Chen studied ballroom dance at the school founded by internationally acclaimed dancers Mr. and Mrs. Lu Ming Da. Mr. Chen is a skilled instructor who will give lessons in ballroom basics for beginners and offer training for more advanced students.
02/15/12
6:30PM
Pianist Constantine Finehouse Performs Works by Rachmaninoff, Scriabin, Liszt and Tchaikovsky  [Add to My Events]
Praised by Rhein Main Presse Allgemeine Zeitung for his "interpretations of depth and maturity,” Constantine Finehouse has performed extensively in the U.S. and abroad, including London, St. Petersburg, Odessa and Trieste, Italy. Please join this young, gifted Russian-born artist for a concert featuring the works of Rachmaninoff, Scriabin, Liszt and Tchaikovsky.
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02/18/12
2:30PM
Lullaby of Broadway  [Add to My Events]
Media specialist Richard Knox invites you on a nostalgic journey to relive the amazing performances that enthralled theatergoers and still remain etched in our collective memory. Recall outstanding musicals composed by George and Ira Gershwin, Rodgers and Hart, Kern and Hammerstein, Cole Porter and more.
02/23/12
6:00PM
Information and Resources for Caregivers-- In Russian  [Add to My Events]
Come and learn about resources in Queens. This is for caregivers, patients and families to learn about interactive training, guides and tools on the website www.NextStepInCare.org. Program will cover important topics, including medication management and when to see emergency care, as well as information about hospital stays,rehabilitation and discharge planning.
02/27/12
12:30PM
Craft Club  [Add to My Events]
Please bring your own projects (crochet/knitting, cross-stitch/embroidery, cards or scrapbooks). We're happy to help with mastering stitches or bouncing around ideas.
02/27/12
6:30PM
Ballroom Dancing with Jing Chen  [Add to My Events]
Jing Chen studied ballroom dance at the school founded by internationally acclaimed dancers Mr. and Mrs. Lu Ming Da. Mr. Chen is a skilled instructor who will give lessons in ballroom basics for beginners and offer training for more advanced students.
03/05/12
6:30PM
Ballroom Dancing with Jing Chen  [Add to My Events]
Jing Chen studied ballroom dance at the school founded by internationally acclaimed dancers Mr. and Mrs. Lu Ming Da. Mr. Chen is a skilled instructor who will give lessons in ballroom basics for beginners and offer training for more advanced students.
03/08/12
5:45PM
Queens Stamp Club  [Add to My Events]
Philatelists meet to discuss their hobby.
03/12/12
6:30PM
Ballroom Dancing with Jing Chen  [Add to My Events]
Jing Chen studied ballroom dance at the school founded by internationally acclaimed dancers Mr. and Mrs. Lu Ming Da. Mr. Chen is a skilled instructor who will give lessons in ballroom basics for beginners and offer training for more advanced students.
03/14/12
6:00PM
In Words and Music: The Story of the Yiddish Theatre with Diane Cypkin!  [Add to My Events]
Acclaimed Yiddish Theatre scholar and talented singer, Dr. Diane Cypkin tells—through English narration—the story of Yiddish Theatre singing (in Yiddish) many of the memorable songs written and/or popularized by unforgettable greats of that fascinating theatre. Please join us!
03/19/12
6:30PM
Ballroom Dancing with Jing Chen  [Add to My Events]
Jing Chen studied ballroom dance at the school founded by internationally acclaimed dancers Mr. and Mrs. Lu Ming Da. Mr. Chen is a skilled instructor who will give lessons in ballroom basics for beginners and offer training for more advanced students.
03/21/12
2:30PM
Author Talk: Sara Y. Aharon -- "From Kabul to Queens"  [Add to My Events]
Sara Y. Aharon provides a rare glimpse into the Jewish community of Afghanistan in her illustrated lecture "From Kabul to Queens: The Jews of Afghanistan and Their Move to the United States." Books will be available for sale and signing.
03/22/12
5:45PM
Queens Stamp Club  [Add to My Events]
Philatelists meet to discuss their hobby.
03/22/12
6:00PM
Meditation for Body, Mind, and Spirit  [Add to My Events]
Dr. Vidich will offer a practical technique of meditation that can positively impact your life. Through first-hand demonstrations of this simple yet highly effective method you will discover the key to deeper concentration, relaxation and profound personal growth.
03/26/12
6:30PM
Ballroom Dancing with Jing Chen  [Add to My Events]
Jing Chen studied ballroom dance at the school founded by internationally acclaimed dancers Mr. and Mrs. Lu Ming Da. Mr. Chen is a skilled instructor who will give lessons in ballroom basics for beginners and offer training for more advanced students.
03/29/12
5:45PM
Queens Stamp Club  [Add to My Events]
Philatelists meet to discuss their hobby.
03/31/12
2:30PM
Virtuoso Masterpieces: Works of Violin, Oboe and Piano  [Add to My Events]
The Con Brio Ensemble performs multicultural works by Haydn and Saint-Saens; Henriques, Sargon and Sarasate including classical, Romantic, French, Spanish, Persian, and Gypsy styles.
04/05/12
5:30PM
Pathway to U.S Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen and Building Your Civic Knowledge  [Add to My Events]
Are you ready to be a U.S. citizen?. Sessions are in English and include a workshop and basic civics education. 1/05-Part 1: Introduction to American History; 1/12-Part 2: What documents do you need to present?/Introduction to American government & politics; 1/19-Part 3: What are common barriers to naturalization?/American culture & geography; 1/26-Part 4: naturalization interview & beyond/review of 100 questions.
04/12/12
5:30PM
Pathway to U.S Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen and Building Your Civic Knowledge  [Add to My Events]
Are you ready to be a U.S. citizen?. Sessions are in English and include a workshop and basic civics education. 1/05-Part 1: Introduction to American History; 1/12-Part 2: What documents do you need to present?/Introduction to American government & politics; 1/19-Part 3: What are common barriers to naturalization?/American culture & geography; 1/26-Part 4: naturalization interview & beyond/review of 100 questions.
04/12/12
5:45PM
Queens Stamp Club  [Add to My Events]
Philatelists meet to discuss their hobby.
04/14/12
2:30PM
Author Talk: Karl E. Meyer and Shareen Blair Brysac -- "Pax Ethnica: Where and How Diversity Succeed  [Add to My Events]
Is there any place where people of diverse ethnicities, races, and religions live together in peace? Authors Karl Meyer and Shareen Brysac answer the question with an exploration of the Indian State of Kerala; the Russian Republic of Tatarstan; Marseille,France; Flensburg, Germany; and Queens, New York. Books will be available for sale and signing.
04/19/12
5:30PM
Pathway to U.S Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen and Building Your Civic Knowledge  [Add to My Events]
Are you ready to be a U.S. citizen?. Sessions are in English and include a workshop and basic civics education. 1/05-Part 1: Introduction to American History; 1/12-Part 2: What documents do you need to present?/Introduction to American government & politics; 1/19-Part 3: What are common barriers to naturalization?/American culture & geography; 1/26-Part 4: naturalization interview & beyond/review of 100 questions.
04/26/12
5:30PM
Pathway to U.S Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen and Building Your Civic Knowledge  [Add to My Events]
Are you ready to be a U.S. citizen?. Sessions are in English and include a workshop and basic civics education. 1/05-Part 1: Introduction to American History; 1/12-Part 2: What documents do you need to present?/Introduction to American government & politics; 1/19-Part 3: What are common barriers to naturalization?/American culture & geography; 1/26-Part 4: naturalization interview & beyond/review of 100 questions.
04/26/12
5:45PM
Queens Stamp Club  [Add to My Events]
Philatelists meet to discuss their hobby.
04/28/12
2:30PM
The Provocative Fin De Siècle: Art In Europe at the End of the 19th Century  [Add to My Events]
The Museum of Modern Art explores radical painting, drawing and sculpture by artists such as Paul Gauguin, Auguste Rodin, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Aubrey Beardsley, Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, and Pablo Picasso.
05/03/12
5:45PM
Queens Stamp Club  [Add to My Events]
Philatelists meet to discuss their hobby.
05/05/12
2:30PM
Xoregos Performing Company Presents One Act Gems  [Add to My Events]
Carefully wrought jewels of one act comedies (Red Peppers, Porcelain and Pink, and Ordinary) from marvelous writers --Noël Coward, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Jack Feldstein are performed by six versatile actor-singers.
05/10/12
5:45PM
Queens Stamp Club  [Add to My Events]
Philatelists meet to discuss their hobby.
05/24/12
5:45PM
Queens Stamp Club  [Add to My Events]
Philatelists meet to discuss their hobby.
05/31/12
5:45PM
Queens Stamp Club  [Add to My Events]
Philatelists meet to discuss their hobby.
06/14/12
5:45PM
Queens Stamp Club  [Add to My Events]
Philatelists meet to discuss their hobby.
06/28/12
5:45PM
Queens Stamp Club  [Add to My Events]
Philatelists meet to discuss their hobby.

For Teens

Date Program Description
02/27/12
12:30PM
Craft Club  [Add to My Events]
Please bring your own projects (crochet/knitting, cross-stitch/embroidery, cards or scrapbooks). We're happy to help with mastering stitches or bouncing around ideas.

For Kids

Date Program Description
02/13/12
10:30AM
Chinese Cuddle-Up Story Time  [Add to My Events]
Early literacy program for children 4-36 months. Includes stories, sing-alongs, fingerplays and movement activities in Mandarin. We encourage active participation!
02/15/12
10:30AM
Toddler Storytime  [Add to My Events]
Early literacy storytime. Ages 18-36 months: Stories, sing-a-longs, fingerplays and movement activities. Active participation encouraged!
02/15/12
11:15AM
Toddler Storytime  [Add to My Events]
Early literacy storytime. Ages 18-36 months: Stories, sing-a-longs, fingerplays and movement activities. Active participation encouraged!
02/15/12
1:30PM
Baby Crawl  [Add to My Events]
Babies 4 to 17 months are invited to exercise their minds and bodies in our Story Hour Room.
02/17/12
2:30PM
Japanese Cuddle-Up Storytime  [Add to My Events]
Enjoy this Japanese language picture book read aloud program for young children and their parents/caregivers in the library's Story Hour Room. Ages four months-3 years.
02/22/12
1:30PM
Baby Crawl  [Add to My Events]
Babies 4 to 17 months are invited to exercise their minds and bodies in our Story Hour Room.
02/23/12
2:00PM
One World, Many Animals  [Add to My Events]
Meet animals from all over the world in this hands-on, minds-on adventure for children of all ages! Pet hedgehogs, bugs, frogs, bunnies, guinea pigs and more in an interactive live animal program led by Jason Reilly.
02/27/12
10:30AM
Chinese Cuddle-Up Story Time  [Add to My Events]
Early literacy program for children 4-36 months. Includes stories, sing-alongs, fingerplays and movement activities in Mandarin. We encourage active participation!
02/27/12
12:30PM
Craft Club  [Add to My Events]
Please bring your own projects (crochet/knitting, cross-stitch/embroidery, cards or scrapbooks). We're happy to help with mastering stitches or bouncing around ideas.
02/29/12
10:30AM
Toddler Storytime  [Add to My Events]
Early literacy storytime. Ages 18-36 months: Stories, sing-a-longs, fingerplays and movement activities. Active participation encouraged!
02/29/12
11:15AM
Toddler Storytime  [Add to My Events]
Early literacy storytime. Ages 18-36 months: Stories, sing-a-longs, fingerplays and movement activities. Active participation encouraged!
02/29/12
1:30PM
Baby Crawl  [Add to My Events]
Babies 4 to 17 months are invited to exercise their minds and bodies in our Story Hour Room.

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